It's Been Awhile.......842-853

 

Greetings my stitching friends!!! It has been a long time since my last post. Since the beginning of 2026, there have been a lot of trips, to and from, Maryland to help out my parents. For those who do not know, my Dad passed away on April 15th at the age of 98. We were able to be there with him and support my Mom. We have been handling  all the "paper work" aftermath for my Mom. Luckily, my hubby is very good at handling all this, so he has taken the job on. But, this has involved more trips to Maryland in the last month. Here is one of the last photos of my Dad taken on this past St. Patricks Day. 

Throughout all of this, I have been relying on my stitching to provide sanity and distraction. I am stopping by today to share what I've done and add to my ongoing record of my needlework. I always regret letting so much time pass between posts, as it is time consuming to pull it all together. But, it will only be worse if I wait any longer. So please bear with me....here goes!!! 

 I am not going to list all the pertinent info on each piece...just the facts...., but if you have any questions about  particular project, just reach out to me.

First up...Tradewinds Basket by Heartstring Samplery. This was a class at Salty Yarn's Jamboree last October. I added some beads around the top edge and Beth's Husband, Matt, made us the beautiful wooden ruler.

Celebrating 250 Years by Needlework Press....this was a class with the DVHSG this spring. Stitched on perforated paper. The booklet is mine and the stand up was a gift I made for a friend. I attached one of my Dad's medals from his years in the MD National Guard at the top.

Mermaid Mending Box by Olde Colonial Designs. This was a gift to a friend. 

Red House Patriotic Etui by Gentle Pursuit Designs....I added a few more words on the back.

Sister of my Needle by The Purple Thread....this was an exchange piece. 

Winter Stag Needlebook by Chessie 'n Me.

Carolina Coverlet by Summer House Stitchworkes

A Whales Tale by Summer House Stitchworkes....this was a class at Salty Yarns Jamboree last October. 

Lovey Dovey by Samplers Not Forgotten....finished on top of a cigar box.

Countdown to Christmas by Heartstring Samplery... This was a class at the last Jingle Ball. I opted to stitch it over one on banding. 

Long May She Wave by With My Needle...this is a class only piece at this time. But, I got lucky and found if on a FB sale page.

July 4th by Breanna Stewart...I made this for a friend.

Tomato pincushion by Mill Hill

Well, I think that about covers it. These were all FFO'd projects....I have a lot of WIP's going, as I keep getting distracted by all the great patriotic designs that are coming out. Hopefully, I'll be able to show some finishes of those soon.

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Merry Christmas!!! 833-841

 Greetings my friends!!! 

My younger daughter arrived this past Saturday for a week. We gave them a day to recuperate and then drove Monday, for a  quick overnight, to visit my parents. Now it's Christmas Eve and we're in full Christmas mode!!!  I'm making my annual "No Peek Chicken" for dinner tonight and my SIL is making Pasta Alfredo with shrimp and meatballs for Christmas dinner. Lots going on, but I wanted to stop  and share some of my recent finishes....mostly gifts that have now been received and opened. It's quiet at the moment as the kids are off at a park and specialty milkshake place. 

Not in any order......

Autumn Cartouche by Erica Michaels

Most Wonderful by Shakespeare's Peddler

Perforated Poinsttias by Hands on Design

Stitching Case by Mrs Flossy

Christmas in Virginia by Betsy Morgan

Pair of Prairie Schooler Santas from Kris Kringle pamphlet

Merry Friends by Plim Street Samplers

"Skye" from Paw Patrol for my youngest grandson









I am having major issues with Blogger today, so I am going to end here. UGH!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

A very Merry Christmas to you all and a happy, healthy New Year!!! will be back to visit then....hopefully with no issues! LOL

Stasi

Stasi's Stitch Stroll 829-832

 

Just a quick flyover to share some recent finishes…. The first two were framed by the fabulous Patti Nicolosi (By My Hand Needk’werks). First is Heart and Home Sampler by Jeanette Douglas. This was a kit and I used included supplies.

The next is Outnumber the Shamrocks by Stitchy Prose. I did this for our 50th anniversary using 36 ct. Parchment by FOAW and Belle Soie and Gloriana silks. I did change the greens from the original.

The next two pieces were gifts for friends…..The Needleworker by Charland, stitched on 32 ct. Platinum with Belle Soie and Gloriana silks and Bats All Folks by Fern Ridge. That was a kit and I used provided materials.

Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi