Picinic Time.....

A short post today as we leave shortly for our family picnic.

I finished the stitching on my Lizzie Kate stocking; it was a quick stitch and I think I have the backing fabric picked out...still pondering!

Here are a few shots of another patriotic display:

 

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

Stasi

Holiday Weekend......

 

 July 4th is just a couple days away and we will be heading up to the Baltimore area for a family get together. Last year my cousin restarted the tradition of an extended family get together an, at what was my Aunt and Uncle's house and is now his, on the Fourth. I have so many fond memories of these Codd clan gatherings and am excited to be going. I am hoping to see my three Aunts and tons of cousins as well as my parents and siblings. Here is their lovely historic home and the bridge over a small creek that leads across a field and up to the railroad tracks, where we would lay pennies to get "smashed" by the trains! You can read more on last years post about the picnic here: 

Family Gathering 2021

I got quite a bit stitched on my Summer Camp piece last evening as we watched the final two episodes of Stranger Things. The photo is showing the fabric much lighter than it really is. Just have the 'toe' area to do!

I thought I'd share some of my patriotic stitching before I end today. These photos are from the top of my display cabinet.  Feel free to ask any questions about any of the pieces.
 

I may, or may not post while away so, have a safe and happy 4th! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

A New Month Means a Couple New Starts....

Wow...the year is half over...and I'd like it to slow down considerably!!! You see, I turn 70 at the end of this year and this 'number' is a tough one to swallow! 50 and 60 I could handle, but 70 seems monumentally OLD!! And that's all I'm going to say about it!!!

On to my new starts....I'm doing the Summer Cross Stitch Camp with the Colorado Stitcher and for July we are to stitch something that will be finished in a way other than framing. I chose to do a small Lizzie Kate stocking. That way I can count that as my July ornament in the 2022 Ornament SAL hosted by Carol at Stitching Dreams....two birds with one stone so to speak. So, I'm doing the stocking in the lower left on Flora McSample's 2013 Stocking on 30 ct WDW Straw over two. I converted the DMC to Vicki Clayton silks and I will be putting my first stitches in on this today. The "blobs" of threads are from when Vicki's silks were on those horrible thread hangers!

 I also started another Christmas ornament as I never did April and May for the SAL and am playing catch up. I'm doing the 1990 Prairie Schooler Santa, over one, with the called for DMC. It's going to fit perfectly in a cute little plaid frame I got at Michael's last year.

 

It's going to be in the 90's today, so I'm skipping my grandson's baseball games and staying home in the A/C. I think some Making the Cut will be on the agenda; I saw a new season is starting and I love watching the clothing designers do their thing. I sure wish we could get the Great British Sewing Bee on something other than Brit Box since I don't subscribe to that...maybe I need to break down and get it!

Hope you have a great upcoming weekend and July! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi
 

Another Little Gift to Share.....655

 Here is another recent gift I made for a friend.....Kind Friend Gift Bag by Jeanette Douglas. This was a kit and I stitched, as is, on 32 ct Flax linen with provided DMC. I filled it with a mixture of crushed walnut shells and lavender.

 Were any of you fans of Mr. Rogers? I loved watching him with my girls when they were small; he shared many valuable life lessons in a calm, loving manner. My daughter had a copy of this book in NC and I ordered myself one as soon as I got home. We can all use a little..okay maybe a lot... of his kindness and wisdom today...it doesn't grow old! "Won't you be my neighbor?"

 

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

Stasi
 

Adding to Stitch Stroll......653-654

It was in the upper 60's this morning so I started my day with a walk. I keep toying with the idea that unless I get a walk or some sort of exercise in first, that I can't stitch! Motivation, to speak, as stitching is such a non-burning caloric past time. But then I fear my stitching would never happen!!!! Will have to come up with a workable solution!!!

Before I get to my 'show and tell" I wanted to address the "Anonymous" glitch! I checked on my end to see if it was something I did accidentally and can't see anything.  I did notice that when I comment on others blogs, there is a new (at least I never noticed it before) "button" in the list of "choose an identity" that says Anonymous....I wonder if that has been checked. Anyway, if I can figure out who you are, I will definitely respond.

These two projects were gifts that have now been received and I can finally share. First up is Bourse Maison de brodeuse by Au Fil des Reves. It was a complete kit and I used what was supplied except I changed out the silk ribbon bows. It was stitched on a 32 ct Belfast linen with AVAS silks. I loved the saying "In a stitching house, there is always a work in progress". Sorry it's hard to read from photo.

 Next is another sweet piece, Waste Bag Companion, by Olde Colonial Designs. This was a kit that included the linen, waste bag, and finishing materials. I supplied the fibers and used Vicki Clayton silks. 

 Hope you have a great day! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

Home Again, Home Again....

We are back from our visit to NC. We had a very quiet, relaxing time and got our first babysitting gig with Jax. He was an angel...though we heard, last night, there was a little incident with his bath...will leave it to your imagination! :)

I hardly stitched at all while I was gone...not enough to even share...but I did manage to stitch in the car on the way down. The way back was fraught with heavy rain which made it hard to concentrate. I have had the angel part done for a bit, and was working on the wings. This is Spirit of Christmas Angel by Brooke's Books, done on 14 ct. perforated paper.

 Hope you all have a good week..the weather is lovely here today! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi

 

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