Scraps From My Needle

Happy New Year!!

2011-01-01T13:05:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year!!!

UFO Finishes In 2010

2011-01-01T12:56:00.001-05:00

I actually got some cross stitch UFOs and 1 needlepoint UFO finished in 2010. Here's the some pics

This is the Petite Sampler from gazette94.blogspot.com

Sylvia's Little Heart SAL. This was really fun to stitch. Hardest part waiting for the next month!!!

Another one from gazette94.blogspot.com. Sorry the picture is sideways.

This is the oldest UFO I had. This one is needlepoint. I started this in the mid 70s. Worked on it on/off for years. I finished this yesterday 12/31/2010.

Mug Rug

2010-11-27T17:02:00.002-05:00

I made this Rug Mug for my aunt for Thanksgiving.

It's not the same size as the rest of the Mug Rugs you see on people's blogs.

Didn't want to give it up...but I did!!!

I am going to make one for myself using the same fabrics.

Paper Pieced the top together, then hand quilted it.

I did reverse binding on this one...very easy.

Give it a try if you haven't already.

Books Read In 2010

2010-06-19T16:37:00.003-04:00

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Irish Chain by Earlene Fowler
The House Of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton
The Winding Ways Quilt by Jenniffer Chiaveroini
Round Robin By Jennifier Chiaveroini
Charleston by John Jakes
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The Dollmaker by Amanda Stevens
The Quick And The Thread By Amada Lee
House of Storm by Mignon G. Eberhart
Bye Bye Bertie, An Ivy Towers Mystery by Nancy Mehl
Framed In Lace by Monica Ferris
Hanging By A Thread by Monica Ferris
The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
Murder On The Ghostwalk by Ellen Elizabeth Hunter
Lord Of The Flies by William Golding
The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Down The Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams
Kingdom Keepers III, Disney In Shadows by Ridley Pearson
Welcome To the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut
Dead Men Don't Crochet by Betty Hechtman
The Woman In White by Wilkie
The Book Of Air And Shadows by Michael Gruber
Ireland, A Novel by Frank Delaney

Butterfly Bookmark

2010-03-17T19:37:00.000-04:00

Another bookmark...this is crocheted.

Not a great picture.

Found the pattern online at http://www.crochetville.org/

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

2010-03-17T19:35:00.000-04:00

In the words of my daughter

"Go Be Irish"

Disney Sunshine

2010-03-14T19:26:00.000-04:00

Thinking about Disney Sunshine on this gloomy, rainy, windy day in New England.

Rain suppose to stop for tomorrow.

Last night we lost power for almost 12 hours. Can back on in the wee hours of Sunday.

Mash Potatos In Chicken Soup?

2010-03-14T19:17:00.000-04:00

I made homemade chicken soup for dinner today.

My family puts mashed potatos in our chicken soup. Helps cool it down a little and make it creamy.

Boy, Oh boy was it good!!!!

Sylvia's SAL My Little Heart

2010-03-14T16:51:00.006-04:00

I found this SAL while surfing the web back in January. Didn't start with everyone else... but I've caught up. I can't wait for the next block to come out. I just think this is so darn cute.

Oriental Girl Bookmark

2010-03-14T16:48:00.001-04:00

I found this chart on the web somewhere (dont' remember where). It is a cross stitch chart, but I used 10 mesh plastic canvas to make her. Isn't she cute?

Bluebirds Bookmark

2010-03-14T16:39:00.004-04:00

Here is another cross stitched bookmark. The pattern is from one of those British cross stitch magazines (I can't remember which one). It was a free chart insert that you get in them. The insert is called Sunny Spring bookmarks. 3 bookmarks are included. I've already made 2 of them. So I have one more to go. They don't have individual names. I just named this one myself.

Bookmarks

2010-03-14T16:30:00.005-04:00

It's been awhile since I've blogged. But I've still been stitching.

Here are some bookmarks that I've made in the New Year.

These are from the leaflet Bookmarks For Kids from True Colors Cross Stitch.

They are from top to bottom: Read, Love To Read & Save The Earth.

Happy Halloween!!!

2009-10-31T11:29:00.004-04:00

Wishing everyone a happy & safe Halloween!!!

Cross-Stitchers-Club.com

2009-10-10T15:36:00.004-04:00

I just found a site that has really easy to download cross stitch patterns

http://cross-stitchers-club.com/?code_avantage=azagql

Plus, if you click on this link, you'll automatically receive a gift when you subscribe. I use this site all the time; there are hundreds of all different types of patterns, and there are new patterns added everyday. It's really worth a look.

Charity Daisy Square

2009-09-27T15:50:00.003-04:00

When I saw this square on http://krochetkrystal.blogspot.com/

I just fell in love with it.

I have made up some squares to donate to the designer..still need to mail them out.

If you're interested in this square check out the blog.

What you see above is the outside of my crochet hook holder.

I still need to finish the inside so no photo of that yet.

I'm very happy with the way it has turned out.

I used #10 crochet thread and a steel hook #8.

I'm going to use fabric for the inside just need to decide what fabrics

Still searching for the perfect ones.

Sheep Bookmark

2009-09-27T15:45:00.002-04:00

I adapted this bookmark from a potholder pattern.

I used thread instead of yarn and a steel hook.

The pattern is from Crochet World, July/August 1991.

The designer's name is Barbara Roy.

Amish Sampler

2009-09-27T15:41:00.002-04:00

I found this on the internet and just loved it.

You can find the pattern on this site

http://grandmaskitchen.web-log.nl/grandmas_kitchen/

Virtue Baskets

2009-09-27T15:34:00.004-04:00

This is from Cross Country Stitching Folk Art ABC's 2007.

I stitched this using my floor frame for the first time.

I have to admit the floor frame did make the stitching faster since you can use 2 hands. Although I did take it out of the frame for the detailing.

Grand Abecedarie SAL

2009-09-27T15:27:00.003-04:00

Although I didn't officially sign up for SAL....I did enjoy stitching it.

You can find the pattern at http://gazette94.blogspot.com/

Everybody Loves Me

2009-09-27T15:23:00.002-04:00

Everyone Loves Me From Disney, distributed by Janlynn.

We love Disney!!!

Calendar Cats Is Finished!!

2009-09-27T15:13:00.004-04:00

Started this one years ago. Aren't they cute?

Teapot Bookmark Pattern

2009-05-03T14:57:00.004-04:00

Teapot Bookmark
By Sue Steinberg 2009
Scrapsfrommyneedle.blogspot.com

Materials: crochet cotton #10, 2 different colors, #7 steel hook, needle, scissors

MC: main color
CC: contrasting color
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dec: decrease
sl st: slip stitch

With MC ch 9.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-5: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc across, 2 sc in last sc. ch 1, turn
Rows 6-12: sc across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 13-16: dec, sc across, dec in last 2 sc. ch 1, turn. Fasten off
Row 17: Attach CC in 1st sc, sc across. Fasten off.
Row 18: Attach MC is 1st sc, dec, sc across, dec in last 2 sc. ch 1, turn.
Row 19: dec, sc across, dec in last 2 sc. Fasten off.
Row 20: Attach CC in 1st sc, sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 21: dec across entire row, turn. You should have 1 sc at the end of this row.
Tassel Chain: Sl st into sc, chain 20-25, sl st into same sc. Fasten off.

Spout

Note: I'm right handed....left handed crocheters may need to have the top of the teapot to their left.

Row 1: With right side facing & the top of the kettle to your right, attach MC in end of row 12 from the bottom of teapot with sc, sc in the ends of the next 4 rows, ch1 , turn.
Row 2: sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. ch1, turn.
Row 3: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc across to last 2 sc, dec. ch1, turn.
Row 4: dec, sc across, 2 sc in last sc. ch 1, turn.
Row 5: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc across to last 2 sc, dec. ch 1, turn.
Row 6: dec, sc cross to last sc, 3 sc in last sc, 2 sc in end of next row down side of spout, sl st in next row. Fasten off.

Handle

On opposite side of teapot, attach CC with sc in 7th row from bottom of teapot, ch 10, sc, sl st into the end of row 12 of teapot. (The same row as where you started the spout.) Turn. Sc into ch space just made. Put enough sc in space to make the handle firm. Sl st into end of the same row as 1 sc of handle. Fasten Off.

Weave in all loose ends.

Make a tassel to your liking attach to tassel chain at top of the teapot.

My First Ever Crochet Pattern

2009-05-03T09:14:00.002-04:00

I think it came out pretty good. Pattern to follow.

Rectangle Granny Bookmark

2009-05-03T09:12:00.002-04:00

This one can be find here: http://neatlytangled.com/index.php/patterns/rectangle-granny-bookmark/

Sitting Kitty Bookmark

2009-05-03T09:10:00.003-04:00

Can't find the link to this one either. However, I know you can still find it on the web...just search Sitting Kitty Bookmark. I've seen it recently.

Friendship Rings

2009-05-03T09:04:00.003-04:00

This is from Hooked On Crochet magazine, June 2006. I have to admit I tried making this bookmark several times and always ended up frogging it. I tried it again recently...took some frogging and trying again but I finally got it done. Once I got to the 3rd motif it was smooth sailing from there on.

Strawberry Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:59:00.002-04:00

This patterns is from the Happy Hooker's website. I'm not sure if it still exists. I couldn't find it when I was trying to find the link.

Cow Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:57:00.001-04:00

This one came from Crochetville Forum also. Here's the link: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83174&highlight=cow+bookmark

Marshmallow Bunny Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:50:00.002-04:00

This is a pattern I found on the Crochetville Forum. I made mine into a bookmark. I still need to expertiment with thread & hook size to get the size I want. This one is made with crochet cotton #10 and #7 steel hook. I'd like it a little larger.

Lil Buster Owl Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:47:00.002-04:00

This pattern is originally a fridgie or pin. I made it into a bookmark by adding a tassel to the end. Patterns can be found here: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=85773&highlight=lil+buster+owl+pattern

Rounded Corners Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:44:00.003-04:00

This bookmark I found on the web on the Crochetville Form. Pattern can be found here: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=99297&highlight=rounded+corners+bookmark

Easter Bunny & Egg Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:41:00.004-04:00

This bookmark is from Annie's Attic Special Day Bookmarks. I just liked the egg & bunny so I didn't crochet the whole thing.

Granny Square Bookmark

2009-05-03T08:26:00.004-04:00

This bookmark is from the leaflet 3 Dozen & One Bookmarks from Annie's Attic. Designed byJanie Herrin.

Buzzing Around Biscornu

2009-02-07T19:35:00.003-05:00

This is a Baraba Ana design. You can find it here: http://www.cyberstitchers.com/PatternLibrary/index.asp

This is the first biscornu that I made. I just love the bee design. Check out her other designs too. I've also made, Tea, Coffee & Flip Flop Summer.

Grand Abecedaire SAL

2009-02-07T19:25:00.003-05:00

I found this SAL at Gazette 94's blog...here's the link http://gazette94.blogspot.com/

I still have to take a picture of my progress and send it over to the blog. I'm almost finished with part 3.

BOOKMARKS

2009-02-07T19:19:00.001-05:00

Just some of the bookmarks I've made for my collection. I'll try to take more photos soon.

More Pincushions

2009-02-07T19:00:00.004-05:00

The one on the top is from the web. Don't remember where I found it. I thought it was very pretty. Was suppose to be a biscornia but I made it into a regular pincushion with a button in the middle.

The Pins pincushion is plastic cavnas. I made this several years ago. But never finished it until recently. This design is out of Annie' Attic Quick & Easy Pattern Club Aug.-Setp. 1990 Number 64. As you can see I've collected a huge library of patterns. I have magazines going back to the late 70's.

Chair Pincushion

2009-02-07T18:56:00.002-05:00

This pincushion is from the Leisure Arts Leaflet #2029 Best Bazaar 12 Designs To Crochet. This was very easy to make.

Two Christmas Ornaments

2009-02-07T18:51:00.002-05:00

I made these ornaments for my great aunts for Christmas. I still have them because I didn't see them yet. Both designs are free charts off the web. I love finding free designs on line. I've made a lot of things using them.

Snowman Wall Hanging

2009-02-07T18:46:00.003-05:00

I made this Snowman wall hanging a few years back. My first attempt at applique. Fell in love with it. I've made several other wall hangings using that techinque since then. None are finished out. I'll have to pull them out and finish them up.

Halloween Wall Hanging

2009-02-07T18:42:00.002-05:00

This is a Halloween mini wall hanging I made for my cousin for Christmas. Yes Christmas..she loves Halloween.

My Photos

2009-02-07T15:35:00.002-05:00

Here's a link to all my pictures on Photo Bucket. It seems the background I have chosen for my blog is not cooperating with blogger on photo size. Even the smallest setting is too big. I'll have to mess around with this. So in the mean time check out my photos.

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x167/Sues423/

BOOK READ IN 2009

2009-02-07T12:00:00.015-05:00

Crocodile On The Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Franny And Zooey by J.D. Salinger
The Birth Of Venus by Sarah Dunant
Girl With The Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel DeFoe
The Ghost Writer by John Harwood
Ghostwalk, A Novel by Rebecca Scott
Finn, A Novel by John Clinch
Ex-Libris by Ross King
From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
The New Year's Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Tales Of Beedle The Bard by J.K. Rowling
The Quilter's Homecoming by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Christmas Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Sugar Camp Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Master Quilter by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Quilter's Legacy by Jennifer Chiaverini
Killjoy by Elizabeth Forrest
Nighttime Is My Time by Mary Higgins Clark
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs
Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain
Gunpowder Green by Laura Childs
Valley Forge by MacKinlay Kantar
The Catcher In The Rye By J.D. Salinger
Cutwork by Monica Ferris
The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry
A Stitch In Time by Monica Ferris
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
Unraveled Sleeve by Monica Ferris
Rutland Place by Anne Perry
A Murderous Yarn by Monica Ferris
The Island Of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells
Mr. Murder by Dean Koontz
Swords Of Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon writing as Kinley MacGregor
Midnight by Dean Koontz
Spies Of The Revolution by Katherine & John Bakeless
Dragon Tears by Dean Koontz
Gone By Jonathon Kellerman
Therapy by Jonathan Kellerman
A Cold Heart by Jonathan Kellerman
Flesh & Blood by Jonathan Kellerman
Double Homicide by Jonathan & Faye Kellerman
Street Dreams by Faye Kellerman
Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe
Speaks The Nightbird by Robert McCammon
Jamestown, A Novel by Matthew Sharpe
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The Cottage by Danielle Steel
The Vanished Child by Sarah Smith
A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? by Sidney Sheldon
Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

BOOKS READ IN 2008

2009-02-07T11:53:00.003-05:00

Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow
Blizzard by George Stone
Hooked On Murder by Betty Hechtman
With No One As Witness by Elizabeth George
You've Been Warned by James Patterson & Howard Roughan
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The First Men In The Moon by H.G. Wells
Crisis by Robin Cook
The True Confessions Of Charolette Doyle by Avi
The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne
The Witness by Sandra Brown
Envy By Sandra Brown
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Callander Square by Anne Perry
The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown
Kingdom Keepers II: Disney At Dawn By Ridley Pearson
The Cabinet Of Curiosities by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
Dance Of Death by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
Utopia by Lincoln Child
Lifeguard by James Patternson
1812 by David Nevin
Indiana Jones And the Secret Of the Sphinx by Max McCoy
Walkers by Graham Masterton
She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
The House Of The Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Minuteman Murder by Jane Langton
The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks
4th Of July by James Patterns & Maxine Paetro
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Miss Muriel & Other Stories by Ann Petry
The 5th Horseman by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Bridget Jone's Diary by Helen Fielding
The Imagineering Fileld Guide To Epcot At Walt Disney World by The Imagineers
The Patroits Club by Christopher Reich
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
The Book Of The Dead by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The Cross-Country Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini
Sins and Needles by Monica Ferris
Too Many Crooks Spoil The Broth by Tamar Myers
The Chronicles of Narinia by C.S. Lewis
The Magician's Nephew
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
The Horse & His Boy
Prince Caspian
The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
The Last Battle
The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley
Gilt By Assocation by Tamar Myers
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

BOOKS READ IN 2007

2009-02-07T11:52:00.002-05:00

The Book Of Lost Things by John Connolly
We Have Always Lived In A Castle By Shirley Jackson
Larceny And Old Lace by Tamar Myers
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Down And Out In The Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
Pride & Prejudice By Jane Austen
Marker By Robin Cook
Born To Be Wild By Catherine Coulter
Forever by Peter Hamill
The Kingdom Keepers : Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson
Circle Of Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Runaway Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
No Place Like Home by Mary Higgins Clark
Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
The Florabama Ladies' Auxiliary & Sewing Circle by Lois Battle
Mount Dragon by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman
Court of the Stone Children by Eleanor Cameron
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Fourteen Sisters Of Emilio Montez O'Brien by Oscar Hijuelos
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
Plague Ship by Frank G. Slaughter
Blind Side by Catherine Coulter
A Deadly Yarn by Maggie Sefton
Thunderhead by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
Honeymoon by James Patternson
Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton
Needled To Death By Maggie Sefton
Embroidered Truths by Monica Ferris
Years Of Wonder By Geraldine Brooks

QUILTING WIPS

2009-02-07T11:48:00.002-05:00

The Bountiful Quilt (Circle Quilt) - need quilting & finished
Tea Time Tablerunner - needs applique, quilting & finished
Flower Vase - needs quilting & finished
Littles Baskets - needs quliting & finished
Tea Time Wall Hanging - needs quilting & finished, 90% Done

MY WISH LIST

2009-02-07T11:42:00.003-05:00

Butternut Road
Summer Sampler

The Drawn Thread
Sampler Gameboard

The Prairie Schooler
Thanksgiving Comes Again

Rosewood Manor
American Quilt Sampler

Kreinik
Blessed are the Needleworkers

Hillside Samplings
Little House Needlework
Thread Gatherings
The Bookshelf
Needlework School

With My Needle
Acorn Sampler Sewing Case
Busy Bee Sewing Case

The Cricket Collection
Skeleton Crew
Spring Fleece
Soft Boiled

Waxing Moon
Welcome To The Nuthouse

Bright Needle
The Needlework Shop
Doll House

NEEDLEWORK STASH

2009-02-07T11:25:00.004-05:00

Live, Learn, Love from Dimensions
Tinker Bell Bookmark from Janlynn
Busy Bees from NMI Needlemagic Inc.
Home from NMI Needlemagic Inc.
Eyeore Watercolor from Janlynn
Buttons 'N Bows from Dimensions
Disney's Expressive Mickey from Janlynn
Hive Bear from Needlemagic Inc.
Cup Of Tea from Needlemagic Inc.
Topiary from Needlemagic Inc.
(2) Sew Special from Needlemagic Inc.
Tea For Two from Needlemagic Inc.
Adirondack Welcome from Sunset
Cozy Sewing Room from Sunset (stamped cross stitch)
Winter Sampler from Janlynn
Spring Sampler from Janlynn
Summer Sampler from Janlynn
Autumn Sampler fromJanlynn
Autumn Harvest from Bucilla
Folk Art Angels from Coats & Clark
Victorian House from Janlynn (needlepoint)
A Gathering Of Angels from Sunset
Fishermans Fancy from Dimensions
Beribboned Bouquet from Sunset
Maggie The Messmaker from Dimensions
Max In The Adirondacks from Dimensions
Spring Angel from Janlynn
Angel Of Cross Stitch from Design Works
Home Sweet Home from Bucilla (silk ribbon embroidery)
Happy Stitching from Dimensions
Mill Hill Bead Ornaments
Stacked Cups from Debbie Mumm
As Ye Sew from Bucilla
Tinkerbell Spool Ornament from Janlynn
Tatty Teddy Peek-A-Boo Bookmark from Me To You

NEEDLEWORK WIPS

2009-02-07T11:14:00.011-05:00

Tatty Teddy Peek-A-Boo Bookmark from Me To You
Scarecrow Sweetie by Sandi Gore Evans. Chart is in Leisure Arts Something For Every Season
Teapot Coasters from Bucilla (plastic canvas)

I'M BACK!!!!!!

2009-02-05T20:01:00.003-05:00

I'm going to try to blog at least once a week. This is my over the New Year's resolution that I've just made to myself.

As you can see, I've changed the name and look of my blog. I like this very much. I enjoy just looking at it. Hopefully I will keep my resolution.

I've been cross stitching, crocheting, and sewing. I finally finished the top of the Circle quilt. I hope my SIL is still willing to quilt it for me. This quilt weighs a ton already.

Got a new camera for Christmas. So new photos should be coming (hopefully). I probably should call this blog Hopeful Scraps from my needle!!

2008-07-19T17:58:00.003-04:00

Update on ME

What has been going on since January? Well, let's see if I can remember.

The yellow & green baby afghan was finished and given to a family member.
I finished Calendar Cats finally after years.
I made another baby afghan (which I have no picture of because of the lightning).
I've made about 10 bookmarks for my collection, both in crochet & cross stitch.
I started making biscornus.
I'll try to get pics of those soon.

Still working on the Circle Quilt (the bountiful Quilt). Almost finished with the appliquing of the diamond shapes. My SIL said she would quilt it for me because I'm just learning how to machine quilt on new machine. Never did it before.

My SIL gave me a complete Dresden plate wall size quilt, ready to sew together. Everything is cut out (my least favorite thing to do). I haven't started that yet. I'm hoping soon.

I've read about a zillion books. See my sidebar for all the titles I've read since the beginning of the year.

And finally, I'm going back to Disney with my DD & her DF. The first week of Dec. for Christmas in WDW. Staying at the Polyensian this time. I'm afraid we are going to get spoiled staying right on the monorail line.

2008-07-19T17:54:00.002-04:00

I've Lapsed Again!!!!

I was going to be good. Try to post more often. But then life got in the way. I should say blog reading got in the way. And finding free patterns online. Then a lightning storm which took our air conditioner, surround sound and computer. So here I sit at a new one, making a promise to myself that I'll post more. No guarantees here, I'm just going to try.

2008-01-17T20:14:00.000-05:00

We Went To Walt Disney World!!!

We were there the first week of December. WDW was decorated for Christmas. A great time of the year to go. This time however the weather was very hot & humid. We pick this week because it is usually cooler (sometimes COLD) but not this week. We had a wonderful time just the same. We stayed at Caribbean Beach Resort. This picture was taken in Epcot. Can't wait to go back!!!

2008-01-17T20:02:00.000-05:00

Keeping My Promise

Here's a picture of my Circle Quilt. This is just one strip. I didn't sew anything on it today. I'll sew some strips together tomorrow night after work.

Today I started crocheting a baby blanket for a friend at work whose wife is pregnant. She's due in February....So I thought I should get going on it. So it was off to A.C. Moore's. Not my husband's favorite place...but he went. I got the yarn I needed and a quilting magazine for me!!! Had some money on a gift card still so it only cost us $10. Not bad. Here's a picture of the blanket so far!!

2008-01-16T18:39:00.000-05:00

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

It is now 2008. I haven't posted since August of 2007. What happened? Let me tell you.

I started working on my Circle Quilt again. I'm still working on my Circle Quilt. I've made great strides in getting this done. All the circles are sewn together and onto the background squares. All the squares are sewn together into rows. I'm working on appliquing on the curved squares. I'll try to get some pics soon. We can't find our digital camera. I haven't figured out how to use the new one yet.

I've been reading a lot also. See the book list for 2007!!

We went to Disney World in Florida in December. (This is where the camera went. I think it may still be in Rich's suitcase). Then it was Christmas. So that's why I haven't blogged since August.

I'm going to try to keep up with this because I enjoy reading everyone else's blogs. Let's hope I can do it.

2007-08-29T19:46:00.000-04:00

BEEN BUSY!!!

I've been busy. I've read 2 books including the latest Harry Potter. Some parts I liked, some I thought needed some more attention. But it was a good book. I'm looking forward to seeing what else J.K. Rowling can come up with. Not that she needs to write one more word. She's set for life.

I've been appliqueing more of the circles for my Bountiful quilt that I started last year. My husband is soooo tired of seeing circles, he actually asked me to start something else. So I did. I now have the squares cut out to make a tote bag for a relative for Christmas.

I've stopped cross stitching for awhile. The Scarecrow Cutie that I started needs to be picked out. I realized I need to the follow the colored chart instead of a black & white copy I made. I missed all of the quarter stitches. I'm not thrilled with color of fabric I chose to stitch this on either so I may found a different color. In the mean time I did start a new cross stitch project, Virtue Baskets.

I haven't finished any of the projects that I finished stitching yet. They are next on the list. Hopefully this weekend I may get some done.

2007-08-06T08:16:00.000-04:00

3 MORE FINISHES & A START

This week I was able to finish three items. 2 were WIPS and 1 was a recent start and I also started a new project.

The first finish was the Victorian Hearts cross stitch. There were a lot of color changes in these. But they look nice now that they are done. Of course I still have to make them into hearts but the stitching is done.

The second finish is the tartan thistle bookmark I purchased from England late last year. This one I'm not to happy with. I may make another an change some to stitches on the tartan squares. When you do the backstitching, the long stitches get all messed up.

And lastly I finished a plastic canvas pincushion I had started years ago. It only took about an hour. Just have to add some lace to it later this week. No pictures of these finished yet, hopefully by the end of the week.

I started Scarecrow Sweetie. Having a bit of trouble because the fabric I chose to use is so close to floss colors I'm having a hard time seeing. I hoping when the detailing is done the apron on her will pop.

2007-07-22T21:02:00.000-04:00

Another Finish!!!

This is a free design from Cyberstitchers, Babara Ana. I love the designs Barbara makes. This is the 3rd one I've stitched of hers. I've also stitched Tea and Flip Flop Summer. Here's the link where you can found her designs: http://www.cyberstitchers.com/Home.asp

2007-07-22T20:57:00.000-04:00

Another Hornbook Stitcher

This one is done following the pattern., using just 3 colors of DMC. I stitched this one on 28 count linen, over 2. First time I stitched on linen. I found you need very good lighting. I do love the results and will be stitching on linen again in the future. I believe I will be making this into a pinkeep. Sorry for the blurry pictures. I must need new batteries in the camera.

2007-07-22T20:51:00.000-04:00

HORNBOOK STITCHER

When I first saw this pattern I thought it would be a cute bookmark. This one is stitched on 22 count Aida using 498 DMC, all one color. I will finish it later this week. I'll be making a few more these, very fast to stitch. I worked on for 3 days. You can find the free pattern here:

http://www.amonamipierre.net/amapshop/lire/index.php?rubid=34

2007-07-19T17:35:00.000-04:00

SBQ QUESTION OF THE WEEK!!!

Which project (finished or in progress) are you most proud of? Explain why.

I'm most proud of my Kitchen Alphabet because it was the first project I made without using a kit. I had never had to kit up a project before that one. I over bought all the floss I needed and the fabric. But I'm slowing using up both since I've been making my own kits since then.

My second most proudest is The Hornbook Stitcher I just recently finished. My first project done on linen. Can't wait to try some more.

2007-07-12T15:10:00.000-04:00

I'm new to SBQ. I've enjoyed reading everyone's answers so much.... I wanted to get in on the fun. So here it goes....

Today’s SBQ was lifted from a couple of threads over on The Wagon and is:
What do you love to do that many people hate? What do you hate to do, but do anyway?

I too love to do the backstitching on projects. For two reasons....one the backstitching adds the detail to many designs and makes the design pop out at you. And two, I know I'm almost done with that project and can start another.

I really do hate cutting fabric....but I do it. Not only for cross stitch but also for my quilting & sewing projects.

2007-07-08T19:28:00.000-04:00

NEW MOVIE SEASON

The new movie season is upon us once again. So far I've seen Ratatouille. This was alright. Don't watch it if you haven't eaten. You'll leave starving. There are rats in this movie!!! I also have seen Transformers. I really liked this movie. My husband was surprised I even wanted to see. I liked it more than he did. And he's a comic freak (sorry Honey I had to say it)!!! On Wednesday we are going to see the new Harry Potter: Order Of The Phoenix movie, can't wait!!! Big Harry fan here.

2007-07-08T14:40:00.000-04:00

Quilting

I also quilt. Haven't been doing this long. But I love it also. The top picture is a paper pieced miniature quilt I started years ago. I named it Forever because it took forever but also because of the red, white, blue theme...may she wave forever. It is machine pieced and hand quilted.

The other is Passion Spools. Another paper pieced pattern I found on the web (can't remember where). Machine pieced and hand quilted. I have some projects that are not finished. I'll get pictures up of those soon.

2007-07-08T14:27:00.000-04:00

CROCHET

I've been crocheting for over 20 years. I've made many items for myself and others over the years. My favorite things to crochet are bookmarks, sachets, pincushions and scrap afghans.

This is a baby afghan I made for a friend at work last year. I've made many of these for friends and family. The pattern is from Annie's Pattern Club Newsletter No. 34 (Aug.-Sept. 1985). I have a huge collection of Annie Attic's publications. I still go through them all and find things to make.

2007-06-21T17:43:00.000-04:00

Pictures Of Stash!!!!!

As promised here are the pictures of the stash I bought last week with Jess.

All these kits cost $1 each. I could have bought more but I have so much now, I stopped myself!

These leaflets cost me full price. But I figured I bought most of my stuff from the discount bins...I could splurge!!!!

All of these leaflets cost me just $18.50. The Christmas Quickies book was just $2.50.

I bought more stash today when I finally got to Joann's. I'll post pictures of that stash soon.

2007-06-16T20:23:00.000-04:00

NEW STASH!!!!

Today Jess (my daughter) & I went to the new Joann's Fabric Superstore opening in 2 towns away from me. However, when we got there....they couldn't open because of a few missing signatures needed by the town council. So I got a 40% off coupon to use when I go back with my husband on Thursday.

We then proceeded to Michael's & A.C. Moores in the same town. Got a lot of stash. Most of it coming from the discount bins. We then went to Joann's in a different town all because Jess needed one black button for a knitted bag she made. I'll post a pic tomorrow...too dark to take one now.

2007-06-10T17:25:00.000-04:00

This is one of my current WIPS in cross stitch. I do have one other WIP in cross stitch but don't have a picture of that yet.

This is a kit from Design Works called Calendar Cats. The story behind this is kinda funny to me.

I saw this kit in a needlecraft store called Hook 'N Needle in Westport, CT when my daughter was young (she's now 23). We both thought it was cute. Well I didn't buy it then. But always wished I had. So I began looking for it at all the needlecraft shops I ever went to. Years went by, couldn't find it. Then along came the web....I did a search one day and finally found it. Ordered it from some site in England. Can't remember what I paid, but it didn't matter......had to have it!!!

Years have gone by and I'm still working on it. Just the other day my husband says to me "Why are you sewing something with cats on it? You don't even like cats that much." (This is true, I like dogs better). I said "But look at them. They're cute. I especially like the one dressed up like a doggie."

As you can see I'm almost done with the cross stitch. I have one and half more cats to do then the banner on top. Then on to the backstitching. I don't mind doing the backstitching because it makes the pictures pop out at you. I usually start from the top and work my way down on a project when I'm backstitching.

I'll keep posting my progress now that I know what I'm doing!!!

I've seen 70 out of 239 films

2007-06-09T16:06:00.000-04:00

SUPPOSEDLY if you've seen over 85 films, you have no life. Mark the ones you've seen. There are 239 films on this list. Copy this list, paste this as a note. Then, put x's next to the films you've seen, add them up, change the header adding your number, and click post at the bottom. Have fun.

( ) Rocky Horror Picture Show
(x) Grease
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
( ) Boondock Saints(x) Fight Club
( ) Starsky and Hutch
() Neverending Story
() Blazing Saddles
(x) Airplane
Total: 4

() The Princess Bride
() AnchorMan
() Napoleon Dynamite
() Labyrinth
() Saw
( ) Saw II
( ) White Noise
( ) White Oleander
( ) Anger Managemen
t( ) 50 First Dates
( x) The Princess Diaries
( x) The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Total so far: 4 + 2 = 6

() Scream
() Scream 2
() Scream 3
( ) Scary Movie
( ) Scary Movie 2
( ) Scary Movie 3
( ) Scary Movie 4
() American Pie
() American Pie 2
() American Wedding
( ) American Pie Band Camp
Total so far: 6

(x) Harry Potter 1
(x) Harry Potter 2
(x) Harry Potter 3
(x) Harry Potter 4
( ) Resident Evil 1
( ) Resident Evil 2
(x) The Wedding Singer
( ) Little Black Book
() The Village
(x) Lilo & Stitch
Total so far: 6 + 6 = 12

(x) Finding Nemo
() Finding Neverland
(x) Signs
(x) The Grinch
() Texas Chainsaw Massacre
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
( ) White Chicks
( ) Butterfly Effect
( ) 13 Going on 30
( ) I, Robot
(x) Robots
Total so far: 12 + 4 = 16

(x) Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
( ) Universal Soldier
(x) Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events
( ) Along Came Polly
() Deep Impact
() KingPin(x) Never Been Kissed
(x) Meet The Parents
(x) Meet the Fockers
( ) Eight Crazy Nights
( ) Joe Dirt
( x) King Kong
Total so far: 16 + 5 = 21

( ) A Cinderella Story
( ) The Terminal
( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie
( ) Passport to Paris
() Dumb & Dumber
( ) Dumber & Dumberer
( ) Final Destination
( ) Final Destination 2
( ) Final Destination 3
(x) Halloween
(x) The Ring
() The Ring 2
( ) Surviving X-MAS
( ) Flubber
Total so far: 21 + 2 = 23

() Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
( ) Practical Magic
( ) Chicago
( ) Ghost Ship
( ) From Hell
() Hellboy
( x) Secret Window
( x) I Am Sam
( x) The Whole Nine Yards
( ) The Whole Ten Yards
Total so far: 23 + 3 = 26

( x) The Day After Tomorrow
(x) Child's Play
( ) Seed of Chucky
( ) Bride of Chucky
() Ten Things I Hate About You
( ) Just Married
( ) Gothika
(x) Nightmare on Elm Street
(x) Sixteen Candles
( ) Remember the Titans
( ) Coach Carter
( ) The Grudge
( ) The Grudge 2
() The Mask
( ) Son Of The Mask
Total so far: 26 + 4 = 30

() Bad Boys
( ) Bad Boys 2
( ) Joy Ride
( ) Lucky Number Slevin
() Ocean's Eleven
( ) Ocean's Twelve
() Bourne Identity
( ) Bourne Supremecy
( ) Lone Star
() Bedazzled
() Predator I
() Predator II
( ) The Fog
(x) Ice Age
( ) Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
( ) Curious George
Total so far: 30 + 1 = 31

(x) Independence Day
( ) Cujo
( ) A Bronx Tale
() Darkness Falls
(x) Christine
(x) ET
( ) Children of the Corn
( ) My Bosses Daughter
( ) Maid in Manhattan
() War of the Worlds
(x) Rush Hour
( x) Rush Hour 2
Total so far: 31 + 5 = 36

( ) Best Bet
( ) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
( ) She's All That
( x) Calendar Girls
() Sideways
() Mars Attacks
() Event Horizon
( ) Ever After
(x) Wizard of Oz
(x) Forrest Gump
(x) Big Trouble in Little China
(x) The Terminator
() The Terminator 2
() The Terminator 3
Total so far: 36 + 5 = 41

() X-Men
() X-2
( ) X-3
(x) Spider-Man
(x) Spider-Man 2
( ) Sky High
(x) Jeepers Creepers
( ) Jeepers Creepers 2
() Catch Me If You Can
(x) The Little Mermaid
(x ) Freaky Friday
() Reign of Fire
( ) The Skulls
(x) Cruel Intentions
( ) Cruel Intentions 2
( ) The Hot Chick
(x) Shrek
(x) Shrek 2
Total so far: 41 + 8 = 49

( ) Swimfan
(x ) Miracle on 34th street
() Old School
( x) The Notebook
( ) K-Pax
( ) Krippendorf's Tribe
( x) A Walk to Remember
( x) Ice Castles
( ) Boogeyman
( ) The 40-year-old Virgin
Total so far: 49 + 4 = 53

(x) Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring
(x) Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
(x) Lord of the Rings Return Of the King
(x) Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
(x) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
(x) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Total so far: 53 + 6 = 59

() Baseketball
( ) Hostel
() Waiting for Guffman
( ) House of 1000 Corpses
( ) Devils Rejects
() Elf
(x) Highlander
() Mothman Prophecies
( ) American History X
( ) Three
Total so Far: 59 + 1 = 60

( ) The Jacket
() Kung Fu Hustle
(x) Shaolin Soccer
( ) Night Watch
(x) Monsters Inc.
(x) Titanic
() Monty Python and the Holy Grail
() Shaun Of the Dead
() Willard
Total so far: 60 + 3 = 63

( ) High Tension
( ) Club Dread
( ) Hulk
() Dawn of the Dead
() Hook
(x) Chronicles Of Narnia The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
() 28 days later
() Orgazmo
( ) Phantasm
() Waterworld
Total so far: 63 + 1 = 64

() Kill Bill vol 1
() Kill Bill vol 2
() Mortal Kombat
( ) Wolf Creek
( ) Kingdom of Heaven
( ) the Hills Have Eyes
( ) I Spit on Your Grave aka the Day of the Woman
( ) The Last House on the Left
( ) Re-Animator
() Army of Darkness
Total so far: 64

(x) Star Wars Ep. I The Phantom Menace
(x) Star Wars Ep. II Attack of the Clones
(x) Star Wars Ep. III Revenge of the Sith
(x) Star Wars Ep. IV A New Hope
(x) Star Wars Ep. V The Empire Strikes Back
(x) Star Wars Ep. VI Return of the Jedi
( ) Ewoks Caravan Of Courage
() Ewoks The Battle For Endor
Total so far: 64 + 6 = 70

() The Matrix
() The Matrix Reloaded
( ) The Matrix Revolutions
() Animatrix(x) Evil Dead
() Evil Dead 2
( ) Team America: World Police
( ) Red Dragon
() Silence of the Lambs
( ) Hannibal

Total so far: 70

Now Add them up and...
Put "I've seen ?? out of 239 films" in the subject line and repost it

First post

2007-06-02T16:13:00.001-04:00

This is my first blog and my first post. I'm hoping this will be a place that other people will enjoy visiting. I'll be learning as I go so bear with me. So far this is pretty simple. I'm sure that will change as time goes on.