Checking In 854-858

 Checking in with some finishes to add to my Stitch Stroll. Not as many FFO's because I have been working on some larger projects.

Here we go:

First up is Bonfires and Illuminations by Heartstring Samplery. I stitched it on 27 ct. banding I was lucky enough to find with the called for silks. It was then attached to a vintage spool. This is a quote from Joh Adams to his wife, Abigail, on July 3, 1776. It is just under 2 yards long!

Next are a pair of birthday gifts to friends.

Odds and Ends by October House...stitched on 32 ct Antique White linen with CC fibers.

A little pocket on the back for scissors

Stitch in the Garden by Hands on Design. Stitched on 32 ct. Blue Dynasty linen with GAST fibers. 

This is an oldie but goodie....from 1990!!!  Prairie Summer by Stitches from the Heartland....stitched front and back on 14 ct, white perforated paper with DMC and VMSS fibers.

I am participating in the summer camp by Colorado Cross Stitcher again this summer. I did her free camp badge for my July project..the prompt was stitch something with the colors of our flag in it. This was added to my camp project bag.

I was fortunate to attend the Kitten Stitcher retreat in Allentown, Pa a couple weeks ago. It was a blast,  so well done. Met new stitchers, old friends and hung with some buds. I received some lovely gifts and a beautiful project bag in an exchange. Sadly, I am having major issues all of a sudden posting photos here, so you will have to use your imagination. LOL

Signing off....thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship! 

Stasi 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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