tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49880865360261749892024-02-18T21:15:09.596-05:00Stitching SistersDenise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.comBlogger550125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-90909845575776483962014-07-20T18:27:00.001-04:002014-07-20T18:27:32.798-04:00Emma's ChristeningHere are some pictures of Emma's Big Day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14700001721/'><img src='https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14700001721_4e3207eef1_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Jake is telling Emma all about her special day.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14680169326/'><img src='https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/14680169326_6665cb4b0c_b.jpg' border='0' width='157' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14700003091/'><img src='https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14700003091_263fdb622b_b.jpg' border='0' width='157' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Emma being Baptized.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14516502860/'><img src='https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14516502860_922a1fe8c9_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> As all little girls we had to change our outfit. She also wanted to show off her <br /> leg.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14516743217/'><img src='https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/14516743217_5fffd61705_b.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Emma and Jake sharing sometime together.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed the pictures. We had a wonderful day.<br /><br />Linda<br /><br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-71988772128836974302014-07-19T19:05:00.001-04:002014-07-19T19:05:03.319-04:00Lots of Stitching and FinishingI have been busy trying to get all my Christmas projects done before the deadline for <br />finishing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14507696958/'><img src='https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2933/14507696958_15ed3d5870_b.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='178' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> This is Jake's caroler from Sew Much Fun.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14507697929/'><img src='https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/14507697929_098cba3dbf_b.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> This is Emma's Caroler.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14507699108/'><img src='https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14507699108_479e44f3e9_b.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='235' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Jake's Christmas ornament for 2014.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14507700019/'><img src='https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/14507700019_c2a023584e_b.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Emma's Christmas ornament for 2014.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14507700739/'><img src='https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14507700739_0e00a41010_b.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Some finishing. The stocking is a Kelly Clark canvas and the Santa is a <br /> Debbie Mumm canvas for Melissa Shirley.<br /><br />I am still trying to finish up a few more ornaments before the deadline.<br /><br />Tomorrow is Emma's Christening. Will post pictures for you all to see of my precious<br />grand daughter. Jake is a really good big brother. <br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-89420275434471682052014-05-12T15:42:00.001-04:002014-05-12T15:42:10.526-04:00Hope Everyone Had A Wonderful Mother's DayI had a great day with Jake and Emma. They bring such joy into my life.<br />Jake is adapting pretty well to Emma's presence. Most of the time he is a very loving and protective big brother. Emma is a really good baby. She is taking good naps during the day. She goes down at seven for the night and wakes up around midnight for a bottle and does not get up until seven in the morning. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14191723123/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2928/14191723123_a25ddc8cd3_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake and Emma look like they are having a conversation.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14171662454/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5315/14171662454_d03b687853_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake is getting ready to kiss Emma.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14168920242/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/14168920242_849a1a1227_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Emma at 10 weeks old.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/14168920802/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7388/14168920802_84d2680642_b.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Emma in her beautiful dress. This outfit was a gift from my dear friend Karen. Unfortunately, it was too big for Easter so Emma wore it for Mother's Day. It also has a matching sweater but it was too warm for it. We plan to have Emma wear it after her Christening. Emma will be wearing Jen's Christening gown and we will change her into this fabulous outfit before we go to the restaurant.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13984978420/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5075/13984978420_b9e86cf1dd_b.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I finished the Sew Much Fun Caroler for Jake. Now onto stitching Emma's.<br /><br /><br />I thought I was going to be on vacation since Jen is home but that has not been the case. I have less time for myself now. I either go to Jen's to watch Emma or she brings her to me. Jake wants his time too so we set up Nana and Jake play dates.<br />So I have one or both just about everyday. I have not had much time to stitch. I had such great stitching planned but it will have to wait. Before I turn around Emma will be turning 4 like Jake and be going to school full time and not have time to see Nana.<br />I want to cherish every moment before they get to big and do not want to hang out with Nana. I will have plenty of time to stitch then.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-42061757580781384672014-04-16T19:18:00.001-04:002014-04-16T19:18:49.087-04:00New Addition To Our FamilyOn March 23 Emma Lynne made her entrance.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13904519003/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5040/13904519003_f3e24ab8a2_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Emma was in NICU for two days due to low sugar levels.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13904461965/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/13904461965_65eb8f6a1f_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Emma getting ready to come home. My mother made this sweater for Jennifer when she was born, Jake came home in it from the hospital and now Emma.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13904876444/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3743/13904876444_12db248fa7_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake and Emma bonding.<br /><br />Jake is enjoying being a big brother.<br /><br />Jen signed Jake up for an Easter Cake baking class. He had a great time.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13904878424/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/13904878424_1c1715943c_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Here is a picture of my current needlepoint project. This one is for Jake and I have the girl version for Emma.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13904880474/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/13904880474_682d4028b3_o.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-26350660393145756802014-03-16T12:33:00.001-04:002014-03-16T12:33:25.714-04:00Another FinishI am having a real problem being able to post on the blog. Have been working on either getting a new app or trying to fix the present one.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13195044084/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3808/13195044084_bb1f5c2209_b.jpg' border='0' width='197' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This fun sock is a Kelly Clark canvas and is the first one in a club being done by Family Arts.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-73029172553505096822014-03-16T12:19:00.001-04:002014-03-16T12:19:11.308-04:00More Finishing For 2014I have been stitching on some smaller pieces since I feel the need for immediate satisfaction. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13194654794/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/13194654794_c425c97ac0_b.jpg' border='0' width='209' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Here are three fun hearts from Associated Talent. The French Knot wrote guides for them.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13194364095/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3749/13194364095_67855fe0b3_b.jpg' border='0' width='222' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Pretty witch was a fun canvas to stitch. The canvas is by Shelly Tribbey. Betty Scanlon one of the owners of Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont gave me some stitch suggestions and the hair was one of them.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13194488293/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2521/13194488293_4b06c56746_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake and Jen at his fourth birthday party.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13194371955/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2225/13194371955_3ede14d9d8_b.jpg' border='0' width='1936' height='1936' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake with his birthday cake at Nana's house.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/13194495513/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7395/13194495513_6ff3ca29ac_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='280' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake all dressed up for his school picture.<br /><br />I will be very busy for awhile since our second grandchild is due to arrive soon. <br />Will let you know as soon as the baby arrives.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-14949367684854603102014-01-24T09:17:00.001-05:002014-01-24T09:17:10.446-05:00Another FinishLast night I finished another pear from the Kelly Clark Christmas Pear Club from The French Knot. This is a fun club to stitch.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/12118393026/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/12118393026_6062cb13d4_b.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I had this Santa button in my stash and thought it looked great on the canvas.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-54182016556881887252014-01-17T11:49:00.001-05:002014-01-17T11:49:47.439-05:00First Finish of 2014Last night I finished this pear from The French Knot Kelly Clark Pear Club.<br />This is a wonderful club. Love all the pears.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11998677696/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/11998677696_8223cfcfb6_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I followed the stitch guide except for the flowers and leaves. I did Spider Web Roses and the Leaf Stitch for the leaves.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-56292875175306427282014-01-10T08:04:00.001-05:002014-01-10T08:04:05.752-05:00Progress On Christmas VillageI am having such a good time stitching this fun canvas. Ruth Schmuff owner of Bedecked and Beadazzled is doing a fabulous stitch guide for this Melissa Shirley canvas. So far we have gotten two lessons - the sky and one house - beautiful stitches, great choice of threads, beads and embellishments.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11870465894/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/11870465894_7433b3ee27_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='182' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />An overview of the whole canvas.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11870466454/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/11870466454_4581bbe001_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='264' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A close-up of the first house.<br /><br />This is a Mystery Class with a Twist. Lessons come about every three months and you can sign up at anytime. <br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-698108754959127202014-01-03T22:06:00.001-05:002014-01-03T22:06:27.050-05:00A Finish to Start 2014! I finally finished a canvas! It seems like it's been so long since I've actually finished something, I must admit. I've been busy all around, as are we all. And then there's been knitting, another obsession....<br /><br />This was really a fun project to work on. I took this class at The Enriched Stitch--two Saturdays in November. Really had a good time. The background stitch..easy...the beaded berries...such fun...the basket...with the ribbon--incredible ideas! <br /><br />Suzie Vallerie did a great job with the stitch guide--creative, with just the right amount of challenge. <br /><br />All the best in 2014. <br /><br />Denise<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=14/01/03/1726.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/14/01/03/s_1726.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-56722414844291917662014-01-01T13:13:00.001-05:002014-01-01T13:13:25.386-05:00HAPPY NEW YEARMy best wishes for a very Happy and Healthy New Year. I hope your year will be filled with wonderful stitching adventures. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11690488215/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/11690488215_a6985f9e65_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake wanted to say Happy New Year too!<br /><br />Thank you all for following our blog. I will try to post more frequently this year.<br />Have a big surprise coming in March.<br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-58380869980167513702013-12-27T12:00:00.001-05:002013-12-27T12:00:20.792-05:00Progress on Christmas VillageLesson one is finished and now onto lesson two. Such a fun canvas to stitch. Ruth Schmuff has done an awesome stitch guide for this canvas by Melissa Shirley.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11587179894/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3680/11587179894_39ff03db48_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />An overview of the canvas. Lesson one included the night sky and walkway.<br />Lesson two is the house on the left.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11587651186/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2845/11587651186_ee1abbf20f_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Close up of the puffs of smoke. This is a Melissa Shirley canvas with Mystery Class with a Twist by Ruth Schmuff.<br /><br />Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-84007057371869980132013-12-25T14:43:00.001-05:002013-12-25T14:43:55.777-05:00Merry ChristmasHope you all are having a wonderful Christmas. I have a few minutes before everyone arrives so I wanted to wish you all very Merry Christmas.<br /><br />All of Santa's presents are under the tree waiting for Jake's arrival. Jake was a very good little boy so Santa was very good to him.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11551989295/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/11551989295_951d920cda_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cannot wait to see his face.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11552138523/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/11552138523_07920f6f28_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake riding a mechanical polar bear<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11552130866/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/11552130866_f83f56ed13_b.jpg' border='0' width='274' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />One of my presents - I will be taking this class at Enriched Stitch in Wilton, CT taught by Susan Portra. So excited! I love this piece. Class is April 27 and 28. <br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-50170120853922121222013-12-10T12:27:00.001-05:002013-12-10T12:27:08.775-05:00Snow DayWe are having about three to four inches of snow today. All the schools are closed, so <br />I am spending my day stitching. I am working on Melissa Shirley's Christmas Village. Ruth Schmuff is doing this as a Mystery Class With A Twist. I am having such fun stitching this piece.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11310715934/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/11310715934_a4e76a36d9_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The blue of the sky is almost done.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of my Christmas decorations.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11310641415/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/11310641415_13500fa174_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My Christmas tree - this year a lot of needlepoint ornaments have been added.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11310642475/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/11310642475_9e6f2ca0b7_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The mantel with my Kelly Clark Nativity with stitch guide by Amy Bunger.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11310770833/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/11310770833_bb9bd1031e_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11310689106/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/11310689106_f2208c4572_b.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Some pictures of Jake with Santa. Nothing like seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-61017913915528074822013-11-24T16:23:00.001-05:002013-11-24T16:23:18.694-05:00What Has Linda Been Doing?<br />I am so sorry that I have not posted in awhile. Time just seems to go by so quickly lately.<br /><br />Karen and I went to Memphis in the beginning of November to visit with Amy and Jill but to also do Rent Amy Days. What a fabulous time we had. We had never done Rent Amy Days before and did not know what to expect. We were both blown away by what we learned and came home with. We went with canvases we knew we wanted help with.<br /><br />I wanted help with a stitch for the lace on my Nutcracker by Sandra Gilmore.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11036364324/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3749/11036364324_a834f6041f_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Amy graphed out the perfect stitch for the lace. <br /><br />I also brought with me Kelly Clark's "HO HO HO" canvas and asked Amy for stitch suggestions.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11036320216/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/11036320216_37511b88f9_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='162' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Amy drew out the areas with stitch and thread suggestions. Graphs for the stitches were printed out and threads pulled. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11036417713/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/11036417713_a759549b4d_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='272' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I have stitched the bottom border and started the background.<br /><br />Amy also did a "guide" for the Pink Topiary by Kelly Clark.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/11036230335/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/11036230335_1ebfede772_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='229' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I have not started this one yet.<br /><br />Amy told us that she was ours for the weekend and we were to tell her what we needed and she would accommodate us. It was a wonderful fun, relaxed learning experience. Amy did demonstrations of different techniques, explained when to pad with felt, cotton or bead and shared her knowledge on so many different techniques. We learned so much. I highly recommend doing a Rent Amy Day - we are already booked for next year.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-65533804856874048962013-10-27T15:28:00.001-04:002013-10-27T15:28:39.420-04:00Latest FinishJust finished the Engine for The Boo Express. I had a lot of fun stitching this canvas.<br />The stitch guide done by Needle Orts and they did an absolutely fabulous guide.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10519873634/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/10519873634_ca680c314e_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='236' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Canvas is by Raymond Crawford.<br /><br />I am putting the second car on stretcher bars and cannot wait to get started.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-76774733371291752312013-10-22T08:52:00.001-04:002013-10-22T08:52:58.651-04:00Latest Project<br />I have been working on the wonderful canvas by Raymond Crawford for the past two weeks. I am thoroughly enjoying stitching it. I ordered the stitch guide and threads and accessories from Needle Orts in Altamonte Springs, Florida. They did an absolutely fantastic stitch guides for all three of the trains.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10421110936/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/10421110936_15f61fc05f_o.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='252' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Here is the Engine of The Boo Express. I have to stitch the background which will have Ghost Tracks for under the Wheels and a wonderful darning pattern for the rest of the background. I also have to put in the spider's eyes and mouth and a fabulous ribbon accessory in the yellow area. <br /><br />Here is some finishing that came in last week.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10421111446/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/10421111446_fbfdb92c84_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Three Kathy Schenkel star ornaments and Kelly Clark pear ornament.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10421115565/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/10421115565_88a22d0137_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The back of the ornaments.<br /><br />Stay tuned for the big finish of the Engine.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-28051151650486179912013-10-20T12:57:00.001-04:002013-10-20T12:57:19.969-04:00Christmas is ComingOk, so my first (& only) Christmas finishing is back--my door hanging. <br /><br />I was so pleased that this came back as quickly as it did; it's such a pretty piece, & Tony did such a good job on the stitch guide, that I wanted to really enjoy looking at it. It is hanging on the door to the basement in my family room, so it is just opposite where I usually sit when I am stitching, so I'll get to see it for a couple of months. <br /><br />The finishers did a great job, keeping the front simple so as to not distract from the great ideas Tony utilized. And I love the back, as they used a cute, fun, sparkly fabric. The tassel with the bell was Linda's excellent suggestion. <br /><br />I am working on the small piece I did in the class with Tony a few weeks ago; I should be done with it in a few weeks. I have been quite busy with work as well as extracurricular activities, so stitching has been sidelined a bit by late night meetings. I've actually been knitting some as a break from stitching. <br /><br />Take care, <br /><br />Denise<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/10/20/894.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/10/20/s_894.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/10/20/896.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/10/20/s_896.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-18283019827241315532013-10-07T14:48:00.001-04:002013-10-07T14:48:44.982-04:00Halloween and Christmas FinishingJust picked up some finishing this afternoon.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10142306294/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/10142306294_99a8dbdac1_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My coffee table with my Halloween Mask and Spider.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10142528633/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/10142528633_b1c1213ea7_b.jpg' border='0' width='161' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A close-up of the mask and spider.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10142489176/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/10142489176_d6901a6507_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake's ornament for 2013<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10142489876/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/10142489876_f307884f99_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The back of the ornament<br /><br />I still have a few Halloween and Christmas ornaments to come in and also my Easter eggs.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-53235082503486027992013-10-06T21:04:00.001-04:002013-10-06T21:04:20.466-04:00Latest FinishNow that Nana DayCare is open, Nana has a lot less time to stitch. This wonderful little canvas from Labors of Love should have been a quick stitch but it took me two weeks. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/10128878045/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/10128878045_5b2beae89b_b.jpg' border='0' width='185' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Frankie is waiting for his bride. Hope to start her soon.<br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-53452658774685468742013-09-20T14:13:00.001-04:002013-09-20T14:13:55.300-04:00Just Back From The FinisherThis morning before I picked Jake up from Nursery School, I went to my LNS, Stitch by Stitch, to pick up my Heartstrings Santa. Christmas finishing is starting to come in. Cannot wait to get my ornaments.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9840566226/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/9840566226_cda3e3a43d_b.jpg' border='0' width='232' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-735606324215566192013-09-19T22:34:00.001-04:002013-09-19T22:34:06.369-04:00I Love PearlsJust finished ornament number nine of the All That Glitters Club form The Needle House. The canvas is by A Collection of Designs.<br /><br />I love this ornament. The pearls being such a elegance to this piece. It will not go in for finishing until after the holidays are over. The finishing deadline has passed so I will just hold onto it and put it in for finishing in 2014.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9829285716/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/9829285716_a99452f818_b.jpg' border='0' width='277' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Have the tenth ornament on bars and am going to start it now. <br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-72875855623270876942013-09-15T11:12:00.001-04:002013-09-15T11:12:40.060-04:00Another Finish and Halloween Arts and CraftsLast week I finished the 8th ornament in the All That Glitters Club by The Needle House, stitch guide by Nancy Laux and canvas is by A Collection of Designs.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9760484153/'><img src='http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2817/9760484153_9fedc998ba_b.jpg' border='0' width='165' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I dropped this off last Saturday so I made it before the Christmas deadline for finishing.<br /><br />On Friday, Jake, Nana and Pops went to Home Depot to buy a new faucet for the bathroom sink. While we were there Jake and I found the cutest Mr. Potatoe Head kit.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9760485353/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/9760485353_94672e8bd3_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Jake and his Pumpkin Pirate Head. We had a great time doing this simple fun project. <br /><br />Presently working on ornament number nine in the All That Glitters Club. <br /><br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-50707260264856203202013-09-10T16:46:00.001-04:002013-09-10T16:46:15.868-04:00Finally Finished After Three YearsJen started this project when she found out she was pregnant with Jake. It took her three years and she finally brought over the finished canvases to me to take in for finishing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9717643141/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/9717643141_027e9ccdae_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The head and feet of the owl.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9717643429/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/9717643429_122b6b7d6f_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The wings <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9720873732/'><img src='http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3694/9720873732_de6206bbe2_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The front<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9720874226/'><img src='http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/9720874226_87615ce7e1_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The back<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/100020639@N04/9720874630/'><img src='http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/9720874630_3403a97762_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />What it will look like when finished.<br /><br />Have to get it to my LNS first thing tomorrow morning so we can hopefully get it back by Christmas.<br />Linda<br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4988086536026174989.post-69550249758275447832013-09-07T20:20:00.001-04:002013-09-07T20:20:05.874-04:00Continuing with BerkshireLast years's seminar piece continues for me. The door & side windows are done. I am loving watching the canvas take shape. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/09/07/1562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/09/07/s_1562.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Denise & Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785175508511162175noreply@blogger.com2