Styling your self!

I have been stitching a bit - and wanted to share my two recent finishes. First is a cute freebie by Paulette at Plum Street Samplers I finished it as a small pillow (and yes, I do know the fabric side isn't as big as the stitched side - that was on purpose...). I like how it turned out. The linen is Lakeside 32 ct Pearled Barley & the finishing fabric is from Blackbird's Harvest Home collection. Next is a Blackbird Designs Stocking from the December book. It's for someone in the Monthly Ornament exchange I'm in. I sent it yesterday but since she has no idea who is sending to her, it's okay to post it now! :-) Sure do hope she likes it. It's on an R&R fabric (Cafe Kona maybe?) using the GAST/WDW it called for. I think she will like it (fingers crossed anyway)! That's all for the moment, but I have seen some WONDERFUL new releases from Market that I can't wait to get my hands on! :-) Thanks for stopping by & Happy Stitching!!

I have been making a few tote bags (with more to come!) - here are some pictures: The first one (above) is Nicoles - it's made from Moda "Glace" fabrics - she picked them out herself and I think it turned out pretty, love her fabric choices. I also made a zipper bag to match. She has GREAT pics on her blog - so check it out ! This one was for Barbara who owns the quilt shop in Sumter. Her fabric choices were from the Moda "Boutique" line by Chez Moi - and she really liked it! The next two are FOR SALE - both are Moda "Nature's Chorus" by April Cornell.... (the pictures are clickable for larger views): #1 - Spring Greens - #2 - Spring Blues.... Here are some closer pics: The top - Handles.... Bottom..... Sitting.... These totes are great for stitching, knitting, etc. They're all made from Moda quilting fabrics and Pellon Fusible Fleece (2 layers of fleece). The size for each is approx. 16" tall (from sitting to top edge of bag)...

I won (yeah!) a drawing on Myra's blog for a WONDERFUL & ADORABLE paisley bag and it came on Friday! It's just too darn cute - love the paisley and the wild colors, makes me smile when I look at it! Thank you again Myra for being so very generous!! I "borrowed" Myra's pic - it's much better than any I could take - that's for sure! I had a great day today - Nicole came up & we did a bit of shopping, went out to lunch & then spent the afternoon stitching. What a wonderful way to spend a day! She picked up her tote bag I made and I *think* she liked it. :-) We also dropped off the one I made for Barb who owns the quilt shop in Sumter, and she seemed to really like it as well. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.... I've started a new project & hope to get to stitch a bit every evening. I've seen a few things coming from Market that I'm VERY anxious to get - and can't wait to see more! :-) Don't you love this time of ye...

I'm now on a search for Just Nan's Strawberry Heart. I'd love to find it with the embellishment, but if not, just the pattern would be great. Does anyone have it for sale or trade, or loan possibly? If so, please let me know! amycspals@yahoo.com Thanks & happy stitching, Amy

Happy Valentine's Day! Today is our anniversary & we have been married 22 years! Where does the time go so quickly? I decided the other day I wanted to stitch something for "Valentine's Day", so I pulled out two "older" SB kits I've had in my stash. These are "Grow Love" and "Heart Treat Bag". Here's a closer pic of "Grow Love". I decided to make some ruched sheer ribbon trim & add some pearls - looks pretty (I think) but took forever! ;-) I thought it might add "something" to such a small, simple design. And here are the final snow pictures from Saturday morning. We had approx. 4" to 5" I think. As you can see, LOTS of snow for SC. It was pretty and there is still a bit on the ground, but the roads are clear. They are saying we might get more tomorrow - I hope they are wrong! ;-) The birds were covering these feeders yesterday a.m. We just missed getting a picture of a beautiful cardin...

Snow is a rare occurrence here, esp. in the middle of Feb! Here are some pics Ray took - the early ones were taken between 5:30 & 6 p.m. The others were taken around 9 p.m. It's still snowing like mad too! I don't like cold, but it really is pretty..... and our niece is estatic! lol Looking out the backdoor.... (around 6 p.m.) Out the front window around 6 p.m. Front door around 9 p.m. Back around 6 p.m. Back around 9 p.m. This car came from FL, so it's likely the first time it's "seen" snow! ;-) Too cold to put the top down for a ride tonight!! ;-) Thanks for looking & happy stitching!!

Blessed Are The Peacemakers has been found & I can't wait to get it - THANKS!! :-) I will let my search continue though - If you have ANY Mary Garry Sewing Cabin designs that you are interested in selling, trading, loaning or "renting", please let me know! :-) I have these already: Sew & Sew Spring Duo Ice Skating Party *one more I can't remember the name of?? and now Blessed Are The Peacemakers amycspals@yahoo.com Thanks so much!!!

I just finished listening to Diana Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber UNABRIDGED Audio book on CD (and it was REALLY, really good!). It's either 32 or 33 CD's (unabriged, and WONDERFUL!) Before I list it on ebay, is anyone interested? Asking $32 which includes media mail postage in the US. Out of the US is do-able, would just have to figure postage. If interested, email me - amycspals@yahoo.com Happy stitching!!!

I had a fun day today with Nicole & Karen - and I hope that Karen & Nicole had a fun day as well! :-) Nicole was here around 8:45, and we went to Sumter where we met Karen at the first yarn store/quilt shop. They didn't have very much in the quilt shop, but the yarn shop was really nice & they even carry DMC floss - woohoo! ;-) Somewhere closer than 75 miles with DMC, that's exciting!! ;-) Then we went to the 2nd quilt shop where we managed to spend about 3 hours (gasp) with Barb, the owner. She's very friendly & funny too. ;-) I didn't buy A LOT, but I got some great things - will share some pics as I make some things with the fabrics. I had my camera & Nicole snapped a few pics for me while I was chatting with Barb - beautiful fabrics & LOVELY quilts - don't you agree? We came back here & went to lunch at one of the most popular bbq resturants in SC, and it was SO good. We were all starving by that time - trust me! This place has r...

I received this Floss Ring Tag from Su in a Valentine's Exchange I was in - isn't it pretty? A Blackbird Designs "design" in my fav color, and over 1! Lovely! She did the back in brown fabric, so either she has seen my comments on loving red/brown, or she & I have very similar taste! :-) She also sent some pretty squares of fabric (one is a Blackbird Moda piece too!). Thank you Su , it's all great! Off to see if I can get some sewing done this afternoon while waiting on the new washer/dryer to be delivered! Wish me luck!! Thanks for stopping by & happy stitching!