Seasonal Smalls

LOTS OF PICTURES!!

I tried to fill my antique dough bowl for July 4th, but still needed a few more to really fill in the spaces!   I'll work hard to fill it for next year! The bowl is rather large! It seems larger than most of the ones I see online.   As I mentioned in an earlier post (here), it was made for my grandparents for their wedding in 1896 by my grandfather's brother.  It was well used for bread and biscuits for their large family of 8 children!  My aunt had it and gave it to me a few years ago.

Some of these were stitched a while ago, and others more recently.  The backing fabric is shown as well.  I had all of the fabrics, buttons, etc. in my stash, so I didn't have to spend any $ to finish them!  Woo Hoo!

Liberty

Lizzie*Kate

c. 1999

stitched ??

August (watermelon)

A Prairie Year Book 13

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1986

April 2015

Liberty For All

Chessie & Me

c. 2002

7/4/2011 - 7/18/2011

Just some striped fabric with star fabric appliqued in corner to make Old Glory!

Patriotic Heart (Heartstring Series)

The Stitchworks

c. 2008

June 2015

July (Heart Flag)

A Prairie Year Book 13

The Prairie Schooler

c. 1986

March 2015

Summer Ornament

The Prairie Schooler

c. ?

2/24/2013 - 3/12/2013

July

Shepherd's Bush

c. 2003

June 2010

Welcome with Pineapple

The Cross-Eyed Cricket

Collection No. 7

c. 1983

stitched in 1987 (I think)

2010 Stitching Pics

Here's a bit of what I did in 2010!

Happy New Year and To Stitch or Not Stitch

Happy New Year! My how 2010 just flew by.

Overall I'm happy with the stitching I did in 2010. Quite a few small designs were stitched as well as some old WIPs. This sampler is a really old chart from 1990, but I only acquired it a year or so ago after looking for it for a long time. I love the verse and the colors and has been an enjoyable project while I was actually stitching it! I kept putting it aside to start something new;) My goal was to get it finished in 2010 but that didn't happen, so now I'm working very hard to wrap it up in the next few days. You know...itching to get something new started! Have only the alphabet at the top and a little green on the vine and my name and date left, unless I decide to do the satin stitch border. You can see it in the picture of the chart. From the beginning I wasn't sure if I'd stitch it or not, since it would be just as pretty with just the vine. What do you think? Love to hear your thoughts.


I managed to get up at 5 a.m. yesterday morning to be at The Silver Needle at 6 for the annual New Year's Eve sale. I got several charts and some fabrics/threads, so I think I'm set for a while now! My goal is to make 2011 a Stitch from Stash year. There are so many pretty designs that I've gotten over the years that should be worked up and quite a few larger WIPs that have been neglected for far too long.

Gotta get dinner together... I have a bowl game to watch tonight! GO SOONERS!

Edited to add: OU won by the way...48-20! Way to go!

Football (freebie)
The Sampler Girl
c. 2010
12/17/2010 - 12/18/2010

stitched for DD and DSIL...BIG Sooner fans!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all dear friends a very Merry Christmas!

Santa Bent Creet c.2005 I stitched 2 of these-- one for DD and one to keep!

It's Time For Another Long Overdue Update!

We've been so busy the past couple of months! Where does the time go? In September, we decided to rent an RV and hit the road to see if this type of travel might interest us. We got a 32 foot Class C (all in one) and did not tow another vehicle. The trip lasted about 10 days and went to Oolagah Lake in OK, Branson, MO and to the Buffalo River in AR. We had a fantastic time and the weather was good. Not too hot and only had a couple of rain showers. We are interested but not sure what type, size, etc. would be the best for us, so we are just thinking and looking for now. (You can get a lot of hotel rooms for the price of one!!) :) I did finish Queen's Sweet Bag and just love it! It was so much fun to stitch as a change from doing cross stitches, and, the colors are so bright and cheery. I'd love to do another design in the future by Nostalgic Needle.

Queen's Sweet Bag Nostalgic Needle 6/20/2007 - 10/7/2010

In October, DH had more scans/tests and he is still in remission! Once again we are so thankful for the good news! Our DD and DSIL came to OK for a football game. They flew to Oklahoma City and we went down one day to visit with them for a very short time! They were limited in their time off and had so much to cram into one weekend. But, I'll take whatever time I can with them. We had lunch, talked, and took them to the airport. Fun day :) I stitched an ornament for their Halloween tree:

Frightful (Jack & Bat) Just Nan c. 2005 10/8/2010 - 10/11/2010

Another finish:

Fall Homespun Elegance c. 2000 9/21/2010 - 10/14/2010

This is one that my mama stitched in 1988. She stitched all but the blue in the border. I don't know why she left it undone. I finished it and dated it with my initials and 2010. It's nice to have a piece that we both stitched.

Ming Garden Designs O'Bryan c. 1977 1988 - 10/25/2010

That's all for this post since there were so many pictures. I have more pics and need to report on November, but that will have to wait until next time!

I'm a Winner and More Finishes

Betsy's Butterfly Elizabeth's Designs c. 2000 4/21/2009 - 8/15/2010

I changed the colors and added more stitches here and there, and changed the charm from what was included in the kit.

Since my last finish, I have been quite busy. I pulled out several WIP's and finished the stitching. Later, I'll spend a few days making into ornies or small pillows all at one time.

Santa Moon Phyllis Renick Miniature Quilts Magazine Winter 1993 pre 1996 - 8/9/2010

This Santa is complete, finally. All he needed was a bit of quilting where the stars are and making/stitching the binding, which didn't take long at all.

Holly "N Hardanger The Sweetheart Tree c.2005 JCS 2005 Christmas Ornament Issue 7/31/2010 - 8/12/2010

Father Frost Mill Hill Kit c 2002 7/16/2010 - 7/22/2010

This is for my Thursday night stitch group Christmas exchange. She doesn't read my blog, so it's safe to show pic. I stitched on 32 count raw linen instead of the perf. paper that was in the kit. It will be finished as a hanging ornament. This Santa was sooo much fun to do...just may stitch again! Oops, I just noticed that I forgot to put the finishing touch to the hat... there is a snowflake charm that goes on the tip. Last week I won Stephanie's giveaway! I never win anything, so I'm so thrilled!! She has been in contact and will let me know when to expect the package. Can't wait to post a picture for you to see. DH and I drove about 40 miles east of Tulsa last Thursday night to get away from the city lights in order to view the meteor shower. We stayed out until about midnight and saw quite a few meteors. That was the first time in many years that we have done that. I' ve had some computer issues several times lately, but DH kindly got me up and running and all is good now! Nothing like having your own IT person!! Thanks :) For the month of August, most days have been at least 100. Finally, some relief moved in yesterday and feels a bit more normal and the nights are cooling off a little bit more. Not much news, and nothing much going on, but life is good! What more can you ask for?

Midnight Garden

Midnight Garden
Orna Willis
3/10/2009 - 7/28/2010

I've finished Midnight Garden by Orna Willis. It was started over a year ago and got put to the side with all that was going on last year. I picked it up recently and got busy and finished it. It's stitched entirely with floss instead of the called for Watercolours and Waterlilies. I didn't have black canvas, so I used acrylic paint to tint it black. I think it turned out great! IMHO

Does this mean I can pick out something new to start? ;)

2 Finishes and a Quiet 4th!

Hope all had a great 4th! Our day was a quiet one at home. We decided not to go to any of the fireworks displays this year, but watched on TV. Neighbors on our street shot some off and we went outside and enjoyed theirs! Here are 2 more that I've finished stitching. I really did want to get July made into an ornament so that I could hang it to enjoy for the 4th, but that didn't happen!

July Shepherd's Bush 6/13/2010 - 6/18/2010

He Is Risen was stitched on 28 ct Lugana, 1 over 1, and took me forever, working in spurts. While taking the picture, I decided the angel wings don't show up very well and should be backstitched to define more.

He Is Risen Little House Needleworks JCS March/April 2010 4/1/2010 - 6/28/2010

Another Finish

Angel Song Shepherd's Bush c. 1996 10/10/2009 - 1/29/2010

I left this one out of last post by mistake!

A Few Finishes!

Among the Roses
Just Nan
c 1997
1/7/10 - 1/21/10

Herald Angels
The Prairie Schooler
c 2003
JCS Christmas
3/4/10 - 3/9/10

Rejoice
Mosey 'n Me
c 2009
JCS Christmas
3/14/10 - 3/22/10

Santa's Trimmings
Mosey 'n Me
c 2004
JCS Christmas
3/9/10 - 3/14/10

Sumter
Dorothy Tate
c 1978
4/3/81 - 4/23/10