Category Archives: Stitching

Photo Spread

Just a few photos, since my last two weeks of posts have been lacking. The first one is cut off (as are others, but you’re not losing anything), due to the width of my blog, so click for the full … Continue reading

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2007 Finishes

Sandy Clough – Rose Basket (Catherine Michele’s Piece for Cathy’s RR) — Finished January 30, 2007 Just Nan – Snow Faces (WhimZi) — Finished January 31, 2007 My Mark Designs – Never For Granted (Valentine’s Day Gift for Terry) — … Continue reading

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Sunny Times

We did get out on the boat finally Friday afternoon. We took it for a relatively short sail, but had a nice time in the 80+ degree weather. I was wearing a bikini top and jeans. Saturday, we did some … Continue reading

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SBQ: Most Complex Project

This SBQ was suggested by Jennifer and is: What is the most complicated piece you’ve ever completed? Since I haven’t finished anything big that I’ve kept for myself since around 1998 or so, I would have to say that my … Continue reading

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Barnabee’s Quest – April 13, 2008

Here’s this weekend’s progress on Barnabee’s Quest. I finished the big band with the ducks and their goldfish friends and started the even bigger band below it with a knot garden and the sparkly Kreinik gazing ball. My apologies to … Continue reading

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Barnabee’s Quest – April 6, 2008

Two bands into Part III and I just love the little caterpillars! There’s nothing like backstitching over one to capture a sense of detail. Now working my way through the third band, with four over-one ducks and a lot of … Continue reading

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Barnabee’s Quest – April 03, 2008

Part II is done!

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SBQ – Stitching Essentials

This week’s SBQ was suggested by Terri and is: What items do you consider essential to your needlework that you keep in your stitching bag? Well, first of all, I don’t really keep anything in my stitching bag full time, … Continue reading

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Thank You to Coral!

Today’s post features a parcel of goodies from Coral. While Coral sent the package sometime in early December, it took until late February to reach my house. Hey, it had to come halfway around the world, give the poor thing … Continue reading

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Thank You to Dawn!

I received a thoughtful package from Dawn unexpectedly in the middle of February. Inside was the sweetest heart-shaped box finished expertly by Dawn. The top features a Quaker heart sampler design, stitched in a red overdyed thread. (I think red … Continue reading

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