I'm so Lucky

Well it's close to New Year's so I will get in one last post before then.  I participated in a Secret Swap with a couple of the girls I met at the Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI this fall.  I was lucky enough to get my exchange from Merrily Mistele and very special lady.  Her and her daughter sat next to me at the workshop and I was fortunate to have them take me under their wing on the very first day.  I just have to show you what she made for me; she does beautiful work.  This is a little punch needle Santa purse. I just love it.  Thanks so much Merrily.....I hope we can do Christmas in July ......  Linda

It's the Simple Things......

Four more days till Christmas..... I have some extra time so wanted to share some photos from this Christmas season at our house.  We had a great time today making gingerbread houses and staying away from the mall......makes you appreciate the Simple things.  It's even easier to enjoy when you have your shopping done, presents wrapped and cookies baked.  This would be something new for me this year. 

 Ryan's art project from school; proudly displayed on the frig.

 Front Porch

 Ryan's decorated sugar cookies.....You need to think outside the box when it comes to Christmas colors. 

 Our Christmas Tree

 Ryan's Gingerbread House

 Notice the American Flag (God Bless our Troops during this season)

May you all have a Blessed Christmas.  Please take time to stop and enjoy the simple things!

Since I just finished my last Christmas Present, I'm off to put in a Christmas Movie and start stitching something new.  Merry Christmas -  Linda

Christmas Blessings Abound

I just spent an awesome week in Spring Green, Wisconsin at the Country Sampler (Boxwood & Berries) .  We stitched, hooked and ate.....it was great.  I met lots of great people and enjoyed every minute of my time there.  I will try and post some pictures when I get them downloaded. 

Since I was out of town, I had a little down time in the evenings so I was able to do a little charting.  Here is Christmas Blessings Abound.  I couldn't decide the name so I picked Patti's suggestion since she was the first to respond.  Loved them all...thanks so much.  Anyway this pattern is now available and you can e-mail me if you are interested.   Happy Stitching  Linda

Looking for a Name????

Anybody have any good ideas on what to name this pattern?  It's hard to be in Christmas mode when its 80 degrees out.....

Tavern House

It's all appliqued....and ready for the backing.  I have been working on this as a block a month class project since May.  I only have the backing left to do......love it..  "The Tavern House" by Maggie Bonanomi.   Linda

Month Ahead of Time

Does it ever seem like the project you are working on is for the season that just got over.  Well this time I actually am one month ahead of schedule.  This is my No. 10 Pumpkin Lane rug, by Janice Johnson, Wooley Woolen Rugs.  I took a class for this rug back in May and just finished it this week.  I hope to buy my carpet tape this week so I can get it hung on the wall and make the house feel like fall.    Linda

Nellie Sturr - New Pattern

Here is a small sampler that I've been working on (7 1/4 x 9 1/4). Only uses three colors of floss.  I'm trying out a new charting software and so far am very pleased with how it works (thanks Primitive Betty for your recommendation).  This pattern can be found under my Patterns tab!  Enjoy  Linda