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It has been a HOT summer!!! We finally had some rain on the 4th, but it didn't last long. We've been watering plants daily and it's getting old. On the upside, lots of stitching and finishing has been going on. We went to NC to visit Rich's brothers, one lives in Wilmington and one was flying in form TX. Sadly, the TX brother and his wife arrived with Covid and wound up spending their time in a hotel room for three days. We only spent a short time with them, while they confirmed with a test, but my other SIL and BIL wound up getting it. Somehow, we miraculously didn't!!! We still managed to enjoy our time there. A cousin of mine took us out on her boat for a ride up the Intercoastal and we did make it to the beach one day where we met up with my younger daughter and family, who were vacationing in the area. We had a blast with Jax playing in the waves. Here is a shot of him in his swim wear!!!
You got it...Buzz!!! A quick and fun stitch, that is pre-finished, so when you're done, you're done. And speaking of bees, check out this pair of boxes I found in the clearance section at Home Goods!
I finished the 1889 Alphabets, by Needlework Press, piece on a spool...another quick and easy finish! I did this on a 28 ct. banding with Vikki Clayton silks. I decided to coffee stain the piece after I stitched it to make it look more vintage. I changed the last name to my grandmothers since this was a Czech sampler and my maternal great grandparents were from Czechoslovakia. I could leave the initials as my grandmothers were AM; I also changed the date to the year my grandmother was born.
I also finished Fauna, The Fairy Witch, by Brookes Books. I did leave off her hat though, since I liked the white hair. This is my July ornament for the #12in24ornamentsal. I just love her!!!
A friend loaned me this chart from Scarlet House; it was a retreat piece and hopefully will be available to shops at some point.
I put some time in on these two:
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| Bristol Green by Dutch Treat Designs |
Now it is off to JoAnn's and Costco before it gets too hot. I hope you are staying cool, if you're experiencing this heat wave, and enjoying nicer weather if you are not. Thankfully we can stitch in climate controlled environments. How did we ever do it before A/C???
Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship.
Stasi
Love the bee boxes and the class is a perfect bee stitch. Looking for that in the future. Thank goodness I didn't live before A/C.....stitching in this heat is the best idea of fun.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Sadly, We didn't have central air until my late 30's. As a child, we made do with fans, a shady front porch and cool washcloths on our heads at night.
DeleteHi Stasi: Jax is so adorable, what a sweet face, 1889 Sampler is lovely with the dying you did, love the Buzz bag.
ReplyDeleteBrooks Books has some adorable designs, the zoom class project is one I am looking forward to seeing you finish it into a drum, I too would like Scarlet House to sell this one in the future.
Lovely progress on your stitching, sweet colors on the pillow cases.
Yesterday was Costco and Joann's day for me and Red Lobster of course.
Catherine
Your spool finish is lovely, I shall have to check out that pattern. Also love the SHSW and Scarlett House pieces - I shall definitely stitch the SH one if it becomes available to the rest of us. We are getting such a cold & wet Summer, we are even thinking of putting the wood burner on. At least we have a holiday in Tasmania to look forward to when I hope it will be a bit warmer. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWow! You've been busy!
ReplyDeleteAll are great projects, & the boxes are beautiful.
The pillowcases are a nice contribution.
Sorry some family members got Covid, it's still lurking out there.
Jax is too cute.
Marilyn
You have been a busy gal. I know the pillowcases will be greatly appreciated. Your finished finishes all are so pretty, Stasi. Love the beach attired picture of Jax. Glad to hear you escaped Covid. Score on the bee boxes!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you escaped Covid this time, Stasi. It does seem to really be rearing its ugly head again after a brief respite. My sister and her husband both got it after their return flight from Alaska. Love little Jax in his beach attire--what a cutie! And such pretty stitched pieces. The alphabet sampler on the spool is so lovely and those pretty pillowcases you made will be much appreciated. Hope you can stay cool this weekend. We are heading to DC for Mister B's 4th birthday party and we're prepared to boil! Take care now ♥
ReplyDeleteSO glad you two did not get COVID. I hope your family is recovered and well.
ReplyDeleteJax is adorable.
Great find on your boxes!
The 1889 spool is wonderful!
Love the Brooke's Books piece. :)
That drum piece is very you and SO pretty!
The sampler stitch it wonderful.
Good for you making all those pillowcases!
I can't say I'm envious of your summer because I don't like being too hot but our summer has consisted of about four hot sunny day so far and lot and lots of rain. The last couple of days have been better, but who knows how long it will last!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is beautiful, especially your alphabet piece. I never realised that you were an Anastasia until I read your last post and just assumed Stasi was your given name, so it's a very special stitch to commemorate your great grandmother and you.
Love those little boxes too.........just perfect!
Happy Stitching! Sue x
Those boxes are beautiful and just perfect for you.