More time for stitching

It appears that there will be lots more time for stitching since the Penguins probably won't make it through the 1st round of the NHL playoffs.  Very sad.  But hey, there's always next year. I'm almost finished with my sister-in-law's birthday gift and my next project is Prairie Moon's "Three Amigas."  I am anxious  to start and will have an excellent opportunity this weekend when I go to Turtle Bay for a 4 day stitching retreat. How much fun is that!!?

And I am appalled that the Pulitzer committee did NOT select any book for the fiction award. What a bunch of snobs. 

Show & Tell tonight

Stitch Night at Panera today and I've got "show & tell".  Had two Halloween pieces framed last month.

 I haven't had time to do much stitching lately.  Spending too much time with the Penguins and major league baseball. Go Pens!

Trick or Treat by Heinzit

Jolly Jack by All Through the Night

Country Bunny for Mauricio

I finished the Country Bunny for my great-nephew, Mauricio. I'm really happy with the stitching and  I have some definite ideas on how I want it matted and framed.

Finished piece

I finished my version of Shakespeare Peddler's Antique Locks and Keys - the fabric is an aida from Hand Dyed Fibers as is the thread in a color called "Tiger Lily".   I haven't decided how to finish the piece.  What do you think?

Learning something new!

Today after work my husband taught me how to remove the little chip from the digital camera, plug it into the computer and load pictures onto the desktop of the computer.  Very easy.  Don't now why I didn't learn how sooner.  So I walked around my house taking pictures of some of my latest needlework.  A few pieces have already been framed so there is a bit of a glare.

My Mother & Dad made the box for the Easter piece.I really like the way it came out.

I'll add a few more pieces next time.

Daffodils are blooming and it's Friday!

Oh yes, the daffodils are blooming and it appears Spring has really arrived!  Time to get out in the yard and clean up old leaves and sticks.  Then try to carve out some time for needlework. Between yard work, basketball and hocky it's going to be tough!   

Basketball & Needlework - Bad Combo!

Yesterday I started my JBW Country Bunny while I watched Michigan State play OSU for the Big Ten championship.  I thought things were going very well until i stopped to count stitches and  found I had made a mistake.  Did I realize I couldn't watch basketball and stitch at the same time?  Oh no -- I had to tear out stitching 3 times before I decided it was either watch the game exclusively or move to another room and  stitch. I put my stitching away and watched the game.