Snow Days Block 8

As promised... a picture of the Snow Days Block 8. I've already traced out Block 9 and should be finished by the weekend as it is a small block. I think that passing the halfway point has given me some added energy to get moving along a little quicker on this project. I'm also anxious to start some piecing... the fabrics are soft blues and browns... peaceful!

The other exciting thing for today is the whole springing ahead an hour with the clocks... yes, this caused me to miss my nap today, lol... but, there will now be some daylight to enjoy when I get home from work during the week. This brings more energy... which, in turn, should give some enthusiasm to burn some calories and banish some of this winter fluff I've accumulated over the past few months. Can't let my belly get in the way of my golf game, ya' know!?!?!? :-)

I've also started another small cross stitch... it's a Chessie & Me kit that I've had on my desk for about a year and a half now... it has pumpkins and crows in it... and if you have ever stitched a Chessie & Me pattern... you know that I'm also learning some new stitches! :-)

It's all fun... and it's all good!

Until next time... stay healthy & keep on smiling!

Primitive Easter Pinkeep

As the weather starts to warm, the daylight staying longer into the evening and the song birds return... my thoughts lean towards flowers and green grass and the season of rebirth...

Primitive Easter Pinkeep

design by

Jenny Hoffman of Country Rustic Primitives

Stitched on 32ct Queen Anne's Lace Wichelt Linen

using suggested DMC floss colors.

This is backed with blue cotton

and finished up at 6" x 3-1/2"

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek! Next update will be Snow Days Block #8, which is about half stitched right now...

Until then, stay healthy & keep on smiling!

Snow Days Block 7

The embroidery of Block 7 was completed last night. Only 7 more to go! I'll be tracing off Block 8 this afternoon while the sun is shining! I use the window on the front porch as my "light table"... so tracing only gets done on sunny days! lol!

I've been seeing many new patterns being released this week as a result of the needleworks market... oh how I wish I could attend that show!!! I've already purchased one of those new releases... and have my eye on about 6 more... :-)

Until next time... stay healthy & keep on smiling!