New Moon Ort Jar and Finished my 4th Stitchery

I got this stitched yesterday and now I have to put it together. I love the Simple

Design..so clean nice and Prim.

Stitched on Lambswool 32 ct Linen 2x2

Tusal Jar for New Moon

Also wanted to add my Ort Jar...for the Daffy Cat Tusal  New Moon entry...

 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

Off to cook some steak on Grill with Hubby
Happy Stitching
Marilyn

Old Samplers,new Finish and Garden pics

Can't believe I have not posted lately. Have been crazy with orders,yard work,

and trying to capture dust bunnies! I took a few pics in my yard recently and also have a finish and WIP. I also took a few pics of some stitching I did in 1987-89.

~Flower Sampler~

Measures 19 x23" Had to take on angle cause the glass glares..Had it professionally matted and frames and still have it hung in my Kitchen today.

I honestly don't remember who the designer is,but its a wonderful piece! Stitched on 32 count linen

Victorian Houses...stitched in 1989 

I am not sure of the designer..but I have this hung in my Hall

Just finished this pincushion~pillow and have it on etsy..

Its a Homespun Elegance Design©

Stitched on 32 ct Monocco Cloth using WDW overdyed threads

with Hand Dyed Vintage Rick Rack Trim

WIP

Working on this wonderful 4th of July piece by Nan Lewis.

She has some fantastic designs!

Stitching this on 32 ct Lambswool Linen with WDW and 

DMC Threads

©Threadwork Primitives Design

And finally some Garden Pics and a Big Welcome Back to

My precious Hummers...My spring is made once they return!

They are like little flying jewels and I spend as much time as possible in 

my Gardens watching them.We have more and more each year..I guess the

babies return each year,and then their babies ..Just very

Glad they are here to enjoy!

Have a fantastic day..

Happy Stitching

Marilyn

Happy Easter and New Moon Tusal

 Wishing all my Blogging Friends a Happy Blessed Easter...

Also wanted to add my Ort Jar...for the Daffy Cat Tusal  New Moon entry...

two weeks late...lol  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

Have lots of Goodies,spend time with those you love..Be thankful for all 

the blessings in your life!

Easter Blessings

Marilyn

And the Winner Is!

Good morning my blogging friends..I had company last evening so I am drawing the
winner of my Easter Giveaway this morning.
Thanks to all who entered and left such nice comments on the blog. It touches my heart how many great people I have met through this blog! Thanks so much for
following me and my crazy adventures.
The drawing is for people who comment,and also for my followers,and our winner this month is a special lady who always stays in touch through the blog.
so.................................................
The winner is.......................................
Angie B of Berry Homespun Primitives.
Congratulations Angie!!
Please send me your addy so I can get this sweet little bunny stitchery out to you

Wish that all of you could have won..
I will have another giveaway soon

Smiles and Stitches
Marilyn

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Angies comment on her blog about her win

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

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

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