Stash Enhancement

I did a little stash enhancement thanks to two gift certificates I got for Christmas. Took a little cruising online but I finally settled on this great series by Bent Creek called The Branch. I believe the last Bent Creek series I did was back in 2007 when I stitched the monthly Snappers so I'm looking forward to doing something new.

My other choice was Winter Wonderland, Loose Feathers #39 by Blackbird Designs and some Bo-Peep Pink 28 ct. lugana. Mary Kathryn was kind enough to include the new freebie from Prairie Schooler which will be a fun little project.

New finish

Feels good to actually complete a cross stitch piece. This is Flag 1998 by Bent Creek which I did as a SAL with the gals of the BC_HIH_Trilogy Yahoo group.

A Birthday Weekend

To celebrate my birthday hubby and I decided to go to Monterey, CA, a gorgeous little town located along the Pacific coast about 60 miles from us. We spent our days talking walks, enjoying the wonderful weather which was mostly in the lows 70s along the coast in Monterey and on the streets and beach of Carmel. We even got daring enough to rent a surrey bike and pedal along the ocean...talk about WORKOUT! LOL! Our evenings were quiet spent at our hotel reading, stitching, and just relaxing. We took plenty of photos which I will post soon to our photo blog.

Through Our Lens

I started a new project by Bent Creek as part of a SAL with the other members of the Bent Creek, HIH and Trilogy Yahoo group.

I haven't added much to my stash lately but here are a few things I've purchased lately.

And last but not least is this wonderful Pendleton Tote Bag which my husband got for me.

More than a weekly update

Just seems like time has gotten away from me and I haven't had time to update my blog as frequently as normal (for me anyway). So go grab a coke, or tea, or cup of coffee and enjoy catching up with me.

As I mentioned a week or two back I picked up my ornaments from the finisher so here are the pictures I promised. The fabrics used for the background in the photo is what I chose for the back of the ornament. You can see better photos in my Webshots album at:

Misc. pictures from friends & fun photos on webshots

Ornament Exchange

The gals on the BC_HIH Trilogy Yahoo group had an ornament exchange and I received this one from Carmen. Thanks honey, I just love it!! It will hang proudly on  my tree.

This is the one I sent to my partner Terri.

I won!

Sherry had a give away for this chart and I discovered today that I won it. Thanks so much Sherry. I look forward to stitching it and will pass it along when I'm done.
http://bloginsherry.blogspot.com/

Stitching Update...

I finished Seasons of Change by Bent Creek and even found time to frame and hang it.

I added the latest installment to my Spanish Sampler, a mystery SAL by Periphaeria Designs. I love how all the colors blend together while each section stands alone.

http://www.periphaeria.com/

Prior to going on vacation I finished and sent my squares to my partner Vonna and since she has received them I can now share them with you. The design is from the chart True Forever by Bent Creek.

Stitching Update...

I made a bit more progress on my Bent Creek SAL this week, just a few more letters to go!

Seasons of Change

by Bent Creek

Weekly Update

I've been fighting with my sinus allergies most of the week but took advantage of my down time to do a little catching up on one of my WIPs. 

Little House Neighborhood

by Little House Needleworks

Small finishes

Merry Autumn

by JBW Designs

God Bless You

by Bent Creek

Finishes

I didn't get as much stitching done during my vacation as I anticipated but I think I made a good dent in it since we arrived home on Wednesday. I am totally in an ornament mood at the moment so these were fun to to.

Joyful Blessings by Blue Ribbon Designs

Dove (Christmas Past) by Prairie Schooler

Snappy Sampler by Bent Creek