Styling your self!

This is Blue Ribbon Designs "Beauty In Simplicity" stitched for the beautiful Oval Shaker Box (which I have!) made by the Canterbury Box Shop.  I stitched this one this past week, finishing it up yesterday evening.  I can't wait to get it "finished" - I'll post a picture of it again when I do.  I love this design and it didn't hurt that it was designed for a shaker box, which I adore as well.  The design is also available is a slightly different version to be framed if anyone is interested.  AND it comes with smalls that you can stitch & put in the box.  I might do those too... they're on my long & ever growing "list".  It's stitched on 32 ct Vintage Examplar from Lakeside using WDW floss (I did change one color - the flowers on the bottom are Red Pear instead of Bluecoat Red).  I started a new project last night, so stay tuned............  not sure I can get it finished in a week, but I'm going to give it a try.  ...

I mentioned in a recent post that there was a lot going on here, but that it isn't good.  We found out the 2nd week of March that my dad has cancer.  He has cancer in both lungs, around his heart, in his liver and in his bones - all over.  My heart is shattered and we're all having a very hard time accepting it.  I think both of my parents are more in denial than my sister and I (and our husbands).  I can't speak for my brother as we don't speak, but I'm sure he's having a hard time too as he has worked for daddy for the past 10 years & is with him daily.  My dad is a wonderful man that's loved by many and always has been.  He's the best dad anyone could ever hope to have.   I've always been told I was a "daddy's girl" when I was little & I have so many wonderful memories, and I'm thankful for that.  I'm also thankful that we have some time to "prepare" and to spend time together.  His grandparents and parents ...

Hi & happy Saturday! I wanted to share my finish from this week - Blackbird Designs "Wild Garden".  Nicole gave me this kit for my birthday (which was Tuesday) and I stitched it right away.  Thank you again Nicole, it's pretty huh!?  The kit is a limited edition release from Blackbird Designs.  If you have it or plan to get it and haven't stitched it yet, be careful with the fabric - there isn't a lot of extra, not even 2" around.  And please ignore the crooked picture, I just wanted to give you an idea of what it looks like all stitched up. I have several other things all kitted up & ready to start.  Let's see what gets done next! Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend & happy stitching!!

It's been awhile - there's been a lot going on here and it's not good.  I'll post more about it soon.  I just wanted to share my latest finish (as of last night) with you.  This is "Party Cakes" by Country Cottage - with both colors changes and as you can see, I changed it from "Cakes Cakes Cakes" to "Eat More Cake" - that suits me better.  :-)  I used a darker brown (WDW Kris's Bon Bon) & switched out the Crescents for Gentle Arts threads.  I think it's very cute and this is my own "birthday cake" to myself.  ;-) (not the greatest picture - I haven't even ironed it yet, it's just laying on a table for the pic!) Thanks for stopping by.... I'll be back soon..... Happy stitching & sewing!