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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Easter Giveaway and Goodies

The giveaway and some new goodies

Read below on how to enter

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Spring is coming!

My baby daffodils are blooming..so spring must be on its way. We really did have

a mild winter this year.Quite different from last years blasts of snow and frigid

temps. Soon all the birds will be back...especially my hummers..and I can't wait.

Next I want to show you the beautiful Stitchery Portfolio I just purchased.

it is so neat! Large enough for book,materials,threads,scissors and q frame.Made of limited edition fabrics by Dotty Dot designs

and some new linens

~And Finally a quick Giveaway for Easter~

My Hand stitched Easter Egg Tuck

Stitched on 35ct linen with dinky dyes silk threads

To enter

1- Leave a comment on this blog
2- Become a follower..if you already are you automatically entered
3-Like the giveaway on your Facebook
4-Visit my shoppe on Etsy and tell me what your favorite piece is.
5-and Tell me what You do for Easter
6-Post this Give away on your blog

You only need to leave a comment to enter,but if you

do all the above...

You will then have six entries in the Giveaway drawing

Hurry because it will end on March 31st so I can get your

goodies out to you before Easter.

Good Luck

Happy Stitching

Marilyn

Friday, February 24, 2012

Tusal

Here is my ort jar for Feb. New Moon...just a tad late. For the Daffy Cat's Totally Useless Stitch-A-Long. If you want to join in on the fun here is the link daffy cats link

A few new pieces..one pincushion and a "Vintage" Stitched Piece.

A Wonderful Vintage design done on 32 count linen with BlueBerry

over dyed threads by Threadworks. With a Vintage Mother of Pearl button..and Osnaburg back to keepGently "aged" to give it a truly

early look.

Stitched a few more pieces but did not get them put together yet...will post them soon..

Hope you have a wonderful weekend..

Happy Stitching

Marilyn

#268 daffy cat list

Friday, February 3, 2012

New Bunny Tuck Finish

Just finished this Sweet Bunny design by Alexandrina. I used 35 ct white laguna and Nina's beautiful hand dyed threads. I really enjoyed stitching this sweet little guy.

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Happy Stitching

Marilyn

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Finished this Heart Fob/Ornament

Finally got the time to finish this. It is done on 35 ct cream linen.Stitched two over two in silk threads. Vintage ribbons on sides and for hanging are stitched on with tiny seed beads. Back is a fine muted floral. I will put this on etsy tomorrow. Its a Sheppard's Bush design.

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I am stitching some sweet bunnies now,just need to finish them

Happy Stitching

Marilyn

Sunday, January 29, 2012

New Stash New Thoughts

Hope your Sunday was great. Thought I would share my new stash,my Dinky dyes sewing kit,and a little Heart Fob I am working on..

New Stash lots of Nicoletta (NikyCreations) designs,a Little House A Stitchers Prayer, and a New Stacy Nash Design Pins,Needles,and Scissors pattern, some linens, Hand dyed wools and new GA Threads

Also bought the Little Dinky Dyes sewing Kit for when I am out stitching somewhere.Sweet Little Red/White scissors come with the Kit.

And finally a Scissor Fob I am stitching from Shepherd's Bush Designs

"Safe Keeping Scissor Fob"

I decided I am going to take the time to stitch each day..its what I love

Its truly one of the few things that relaxes me, so For whatever bit of sanity I have left..lol and for my health I need that Blessing of the time to stitch and relax. Having a website and two shoppes keeps me very busy, but I need to stitch. I honestly think its good for the soul, At least I know it is for mine!

Happy Stitching

Marilyn