Geta's Quilting Studio

I meant to post about this for you earlier but, of course, I was distracted. Check this out! Geta is having the most beautiful giveaway and it would look perfect on my table. She has such a great blog with tutorials and "ahem" a monthly giveaway.

Did You Miss Me?

Yes, I've been out of touch all week but not because I was having loads of fun. My computer caught a virus! I doubt it was H1N1, but who knows! So, we're back in business now and rarin' to go.

Last week-end was the Northwest Stitchers get-together in Portland. Oh Oh Oh we had soooo much fun! A stunning display of finishes! Wonderful food (thank you Vicki, Donna & Randy). Loads of laughter! Stash buying and of course, lots of stitching. I have a standing bed reservation with Vicki. Ten of us spent the night and be sure, not everyone got beds.

Tracy of Ink Circles was there & I got her new ornament "Reindeer Games" as well as last year's ornament. Tracy's daughter, Hannah, and her mom, Cindy were there too. Such fun gals!

I stitched a bit on my Heritage Sampler, my Herz von Inge from Marquoir, and another reindeer ornament. Will I ever finish anything? I'm the Queen Of Starts!

I've been working a bit each evening on the Heritage Sampler. You'd think I'd want to finish some of these ornaments. Nope! I shall remain ornament finishing challenged this year. I'd better start learning and experimenting soon. I've joined two ornament groups for next year. The Bride's Tree and The Little House Needleworks. Yikes!

Well folks, this posting is going to remain photoless. I'm too tired to bother. Have been on here most of the day trying to catch up, etc. Hope you're all getting ready for Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. Bye for now...

I'm Outta Here! Again!

Just a quick note before I'm out the door. DH says "AGAIN"! Yes, this is my stitching week-end in Portland with the NWcrossstitchers Yahoo group. We gather for stitching, sharing, shopping, eating and of course, laughter, lots of laughter, about every other month. I so look forward to these GTGs.
I'm driving over with my friend Pat. She's got studded tires on her car! Good girl! It's been snowing all morning on our mountain. She's a bit lower & hasn't any snow today but we both got it yesterday. I'm certain we'll see plenty in the pass. I'll say a little prayer before we go.
On the stitching front... nothing to show. I've been working on a baseball quilt for my eldest grandson, Alex (10), for Christmas. I need to get this to the quilter sooooon! And wouldn't you know it! I've run short on the backing fabric. Miscalculation seems to be my lot lately. Hopefully we'll have time to hit a fabric store this week-end.
TTFN (ta ta for now)

A Finish Finish!

Yep! I actually finished an ornie! And, I made my first biscornu!

TaDa! Here it is! Now, since it's my first biscornu and the thing is only an inch & an half in size, I think I did pretty good. It's a freebie I showed you
earlier by Sharon Manspeaker of xstitchhappy.com . It will go into my Christmas goodie box that I send to my grand daughter, Erica, every year.

Another Ornie!

I finished the beading on the ornies I showed you earlier. The tree on red fabric is stunning. Unfortunately the photo doesn't do it justice. Will try for another shot when the lighting is better.

Also finished this one, JOY, a freebie by VeeandCo. Another lousy photo, but what the heck! Seems to be my lot today!

More Stash Enhancement!!!

These are the previously mentioned Santa charts I was gifted by Glenda. Aren't they fun?
Four new charts by Little House Needleworks. I want all of Diane's charts!!! The Library includes the flosses.

Jeanette Douglas Designs Sunshine State Sampler

I can't go to a LNS without buying some linens. Isn't that red stunning? Not a Christmas red at all!

And then some basics I picked up just to pad the stash. Two linens and two Monacos.

Tomorrow, Tomorrow...

As you can tell, I didn't get back "tomorrow". Life gets in the way, as usual. I had a doctor's appointment which turned into a grocery/errands day. Saturday was a total waste. Maybe not, I laid in bed 'til noon reading. Then I spent hours getting caught up on emails and blogs. Today I was sorting a bit in the sewing room.

***** Warning ******* Warning ******* Warning *****

This next section will be photo heavy!

First, stitching I did while away. None of them are finished. Some are true WIPs. A few still need beads.


Quaker-Style Scissors Fob by Sharon Manspeaker. A freebie on xstitchhappy.com. This will become an ornament for my grand daughter's tree.

This little freebie tree was found at ricamoletueidee.it. Lots of beading will make it stunning.



This reindeer freebie from DaffyCat Designs needs a few beads around his neck.

A freebie from Kreinik for Tokens & Trifles




From Our House To Yours a freebie by Tokens & Trifles.

Dare To Dream a freebie by Tokens & Trifles.


I started this ages ago & finally finished it with a few changes to my liking. It's by San-Man Originals.



This little guy is from a page out of a DMC Favourites magazine. No idea of the issue or by whom!! But he'll make a cute ornament.



This is my Spanish Sampler Mystery by Periphaeria Designs. I'm way behind but I did finish section 3A and start section 3B.


Next is some sewing I did just before leaving town.


This is a tote I made especially to carry my stitching that is on a frame, my largest frame (barely fits in my suitcase). Now I need to make some smaller sizes.





These 3 photos are of a large stitching tote in progress. It has big pockets left & right that can hold q-snaps and charts. There are small pockets for acessories too.










That's all for tonight! Whew, are you as tired as I am? Next post (I won't say "tomorrow" again) I'll show some of my new stash.

Whew! I'm Home!

Oh my! Where do I start? I haven't got any photos ready to show you so I'll try to keep this short & add pics tomorrow.

Unpacking. Check. Linens changed. Check. Laundry. Check. Plants watered. Check. Some cleaning. Check. I'm exhausted! There's always so much to do when DH has been on his own for three weeks.

My stitching room looks like a disaster area. I did manage to acquire some stash and a few special goodies. I also managed to stitch a few small pieces and worked on one BAP. Tomorrow I'm going to attempt to spend some time in there.

The mail has been sorted (DH doesn't do anything but pile it on my desk while I'm gone. Bill paying phobia I think!) There were several surprises for me. My last Quilt of Valor returned from the quilter. A wish from my wishlist was granted. I was gifted some really cute Santa charts.

I had also mailed home several boxes to myself. (so much cheaper than paying for another suitcase) I went a bit overboard shopping for new clothes. Some of you may know that I have lost over 50 pounds this year. The clothes were a necessity and there were so many wonderful shopping opportunities.

Now, this is a great story: After I had checked my bag at the airport a thought occurred to me. I could hardly lift that bag! Thank heavens it has wheels! ZAP!! I had lost more weight than that bag weighed. I was happy dancing all over the place! I can't imagine how I had ever carried all that extra weight on my bones.

On that note, I'm going to say good night. Time to go sit with DH & stitch while he watches the tube. Photos and more tomorrow...

Lots of Giveaways!!

I'm a lover and collector of designer teddy bears. Ginger @ bearbits is haveing a Silver Anniversary giveaway. Please go meet Miss Noelle Kringle (but she's mine!).

You'll love this by Jolene at Dip Diddly Designs

April at Itching 2 Stitch has this wonderful giveaway.

Becky Bee's Stitching Hive has the most delicious hand-dyed fabrics and a giveaway.

Now, if you like embroidery you'll love Robin's giveaway.

Check out the amazing quilting and a giveaway at Geta's blog.

Calling All Quilters!!!

Man, you gotta see the awesome giveaway at Pumpkin Patch Primitives Quilt Shoppe!