Some Stitching....

 It is a rainy day here with overcast skies and cooler air...I have been fighting off allergies for days now due to the changing of the seasons...I have been able to do a little stitching though...one is a secret so I can only show a sneak peek...the other is my bed runner that I am working on...some close-ups of the bed runner in progress..

I really like this fabric that I chose...I purchased three yards when I first come across it...I wish I had purchased the whole bolt now...it has been languishing in my stash for some time and I decided to use it for this project...

And here is a sneak peek of my secret project...this will be revealed in a blog hop next month...keep those needles stitching...

Wendy

Friends Swap...

My swap package from my partner Lanette has arrived and we opened ours on yesterday...Lanette put together an amazingly wonderful package for me...she really spoiled me in this swap...
F-flower pincushion/thread catcher with charm packs
R- redwork pattern
I- Indonesian batik fat quarters
E- essential quilting pins/notions
N- nativity felt kit
D- dritz needle accessories
S- shawl crochet book

This is what I sent out to Lanette...I wrapped all her gifts in generous size cuts of fabric...we can never have too much fabric in our stash!

As I forgot to take a picture of what I had sent out to Lanette, this photo is from her blog....

F-Fabric jellyroll> Moda "Happy Camper"
R- Ribbon "vintage" lace, white ric rac
I- Infinity crocheted scarf
E- everyday new notions: buttons, needles, washi tape, beads, silk leaf ribbon
N- notions "vintage" ric rack, binding, twill tape etc.
D- dmc embroidery thread, lace motifs 
S- spools "vintage" thread spools, sneak peek fabric viewer
I had so much fun shopping and finding all those vintage items for Lanette...when I read that she collected vintage sewing items, I went on the hunt for some items for this swap...I am so glad that she likes everything that I sent out to her...a big thank you to Khris who hosted this swap...a whole lot of fun was had during this swap...keep those needles stitching.
wendy

Updated..Pin It Blog Hop....My Day!!!

There are several who wanted to see the rest of my pincushions...well here are 32 of them...the two rocking chairs holds thread spools as well and they are going to be refurbished with crazy quilted seat covers...I have some packed away as they are seasonal and only come out to play on the holidays...Christmas, Fall, St. Paddys, Valentines Day etc...here is a list:
1. large chair
2. small chair
3. white heart
4. mouse
5. cream heart #1
6. wool flower
7. purple crocheted octopus
8. white crocheted octopus
9. peacock jar
10. yellow flower jar
11. blue teacup
12. white coffee cup
13. wool heart with initial
14. red wool heart
15. siggy pincushion
16. string pincushion
17. top hat
18. stitchery pincushion with house
19. x stitch pincushion
20. teal square
21. pinwheel
22. blue and yellow
23. x stitch initial travel pin pillow
24. shabby pink
25. bottle top
26. acorn
27. cream heart #2
28. Karen Ruane pin pillow
29. batik
30. cherry stitchery
31. aqua heart pin pillow
32. shabby white by me for this hop....

Today is my day for the Pin It Blog Hop hosted by Madam Samm and Kristin who is our fearless cheerleader for this round of the hop...I love pin cushions and have a big collection of them...some small, some big, some plain, some blinged out...the last time I counted them I had close to 60 of them and of course I have added to them since that time...I really should count all of them...today is my day and this is the lovely pin pillow that I made for this hop...I have another in the works but decided to do just the one for now...I really like how this one turned out...I love the shabby chic feel to this one...be sure and visit all the other wonderful blogs that are on todays list...

September 13

Quilting In South Carolina

Negligent Style

Debby Kratovil Quilts

Sew Many Yarns

News From Bear Hollow

Around The Homestead

Living with Purpose

Buzzing and Bumbling

Colorpoint Quilter

Scraps of Life

Daisy Days

Stitchduchess

Life @ RuffHaven

AnnieOak Designs

Grandmama's Stories
Suebee's World
Handmade by Mama

Remember....

Let us take a few moments out of our day to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001...or the attack by those who hate the thought of "FREEDOM"   (images taken from google images)

SS2

First I want to thank each of you for the prayers and thoughts sent my way this past week along with the encouraging words...I have started my project for "Simply Stitch 2"...I worked on these hexies last night and they will be a part of the project as well...I will post more about this in a few days...keep those needles stitching...
Wendy

Taking a Few Days....

Taking a few days to regroup after this past weekend...my moms baby sister passed away on the 30th of August and her wake and funeral was over the last few days...I have several dr. appts to take my mom to and need a little rest and clearing of the mind...I will be back in a couple of days...

One Flower Wednesday

 Well today is "One Flower Wednesday" and I made two flowers and started on a third but did not finish it....

All ten of these beauties together....now to think about the next round on each of these flowers....I plan to make ten and then do the second round on each flower so I don't have to do them all at the same time...

My stack is steadily growing....keep those needles stitching,
Wendy

Monday Star Count

Today is the Monday Star count....I have made three more to add to my scrappy stars quilt....and I have enough for 26 more cut and ready to baste and stitch together...and the whole group of eight stars together...

I am enjoying the process of making these stars...they are very relaxing to work on...notice the star made from the fabric I made the curtain for Bliss with...keep those needles stitching...
Wendy

Another Pin Cushion

Here is the pin cushion from the stitch along....I finally had time to finish it and take a pic... after three failed attempts of doing tiny applique I decided to just stitch it and be done....

All hand stitched and sewn together....no machine used on this one...it is now sitting on my shelf with all the other pin cushions...now to get busy on the two totes I need to do...keep those needles busy...
Wendy

Monday Morning Star Count...

Here are three more stars for my collection...I am enjoying making these...my speed is finally picking up with these...also I sewed up a privacy curtain for Bliss for her bunk...also made a privacy curtain for the closet as she uses that as a dressing room...

 Loving the fabric I chose for her...now all she has to do is tie it up and she has instant privacy...keep those needles stitching...
Wendy

FNSI...

 Finally able to make this post...had to do household chores and then charge camera battery...this is what I worked on for the "sew in" on Friday night...this will be a wall hanging for Bliss's dorm wall...they are sadly lacking in color and she wanted me to make her something...hope to finish it this week and get it mailed off to her...it's a collage of vintage doilies, lace and new fabric..I really like the border fabric and the way it makes the rose fabric pop out...there will also be another heart placed in the center heart...the pic really does not do this justice...off for some much needed rest...keep those needles stitching...
Closeup of the folded fabric flowers and ruffle.... 

Wendy

Back Home...

We are back home after a safe trip..."B" is now installed at Christ For The Nations for the next four years...the trip was a good one, but very tiring...we had good weather on the way out...and just a small amount of rain about an hour from home on the way back...I am tired and mentally exhausted from this trip...I did baste two large stacks of hexies totaling around a hundred...so some stitching was accomplished...the quick turn around on this trip has me so tired...1400 miles round trip...missing my girl terribly...will be back in a few days...need to unpack, wash and rest a bit....hope you are having a great day and are keeping those needles stitching...
Wendy

Whew....Changes....A Scare....

Birthday and going to college gift to Bliss...

It seems like time has just flown by these past few months, not to mention the last few weeks with all the  gathering,packing,crying, gathering more...packing up more...my girl is flying the coop and going to Christ For The Nations for the next four years...a long road trip is looming ahead...checking lists to make sure everything is packed and ready to travel...who knew that packing for college could be so stressful...:)or maybe it is just me...I am a very proud mom and tomorrow marks the day that we make the long trek to campus and drop off our precious cargo...it will be Christmas before she has a long enough break to come home...already counting the days...
                                       Mom with Jazmine...

my mom has not been fairing too well either....she had another trip to the hospital...a few weeks ago she went into cardiac arrest and had no life for four minutes...but God is so loving to us and brought her back to us...then last week another trip with severe chest pains...an overnight stay with so many tests run...life at this time in our lives is hectic and full to say the least and we are so blessed...Mom will be 79 on the 26th of this month and my dad will turn 80 on the 20th of this month....March 1, 2014 they will be married for 60 yrs...for me many changes are coming along...I will be taking a short break to see "B" settled in and will be back next weekend...I am taking some hand stitching to work on during the long trek for when I am not at the wheel...see you soon...
Wendy

Friday Hexi Count/FNWF

I have one hexi and one star for this week...better progress than I thought considering the condition of my eye...tonight is FNWF and I will be working on a project or two...we will see...I will be back tomorrow to update on the nights sew in...see you then......I put the connecting diamonds onto the star...

 together....

I have decided that some progress is better than no progress at all...my eye is finally back to normal on today and I am looking forward to tonight and being able to sit down and sew with no swollen eye to hinder me...go here to link up for the sew in and see who else is participating and what they are working on...a big thank you to Cheryl who is our wonderful hostess of this linky party...
Wendy

Hexi Friday on Saturday...

I know I am late with this post...but I have had a rough week this past week...I have poison oak on my right eyelid and it is not only very painful but really swollen as well...I did get a little stitching done between eye breaks though....I am really pleased with this week total which is three flowers! Even with all the eye upset...very 
painful and taking loads of allergy meds which make me sleepy...

I now have a total of seven flowers ready for the next round of color for them, which is what I may try and accomplish on this coming week...or I may finish the other five I have basted and then do all them together for the next round...depends on how my eye situation progresses this week...keep those needles stitching,
Wendy

 

EPP Monday Star Count 2...

Not much accomplished this past week with the stars...I have been working on a project with a deadline (to me) so not much time for the stars...I did get the connecting diamonds sewn onto the red star though...I guess some progress is better than none at all...I also have worked on my scrappy hexagons as well...those will be posted on Wednesday...it is raining here again today...dark, dreary, overcast, heavy rain with wind and thunder....so much for the lovely sunshine for one day...it is pouring down rain as I type this...the internet connection has acted up all day because of the rain and clouds...off to stitch some more so I can have more to show soon...keep those needles stitching...linking up here just in case you want to see what the rest of the ladies are up to....
Wendy

One Flower Wednesday....

Here is my flower for this week...I have several more ready to put together and hopefully I will get them done before the weekend...we shall see how busy I am...

My little stack is getting smaller....keep those needles stitching,
Wendy

Star Monday on Tuesday...

I was going to post this on Monday, but my pin pillow came and this post went out the window! Not much sewn on the star front as I have been waiting on my paper pieces to arrive...they are finally here and this week I will be basting like crazy...I did get the red star sewn together and was able to cut many stars to baste....now to get stitching...linking up here at Life Under Quilts....you should stop by her blog for a visit to see the projects everyone else is working on....keep those needles stitching,
Wendy

Pin Pillow ...

My pin pillow from Karen has arrived...it is stunningly gorgeous! I am so in love with it...the stitching is so lovely and the big surprise was when I opened the package inside was the one I really, really  wanted when she was showing them on her blog...thank you for such beautiful work Karen...I am so happy with my lovely pin pillow...if you have not been to visit Karen here you should go on over so you can see her beautiful embroidery work...she does such lovely hand stitching...
Wendy

You Could Win This!

 You Could Win This!

Suzy from here is having an awesome giveaway in connection with the "Where Bloggers Create" blog hop...go on over and check out her fabulously creative blog...if you want to be truly inspired then you need to go over and browse through her blog...you will come back again and again I promise...

Scrim....

A while ago I did a one to one swap with Lynn...we swapped a small scrim hanging...I am just so excited about what Lynn sent out to me...I had even commented on this piece without realizing that she was sending it out to me...thank you Lynn I love this piece and will treasure it...now to find the perfect spot to display this lovely gem...and here is the one I sent out to Lynn, which has arrived safely to its new home...be sure and go over to visit Lynn here, you will not be disappointed...lots of creativity going on over there...

 Keep those needles stitching....
Wendy

A Little EPP....

Not much going on here...I did get these finished this past week...have not had a lot of time to stitch...hope that will change this week...

I also started a scrappy stars epp project for when I go to dr. appts.

This is the pincushion that I won on Terry's blog giveaway...she sent along some threads a little magnet all wrapped up in the green fabric...

Keep those needles stitching,
Wendy

New Pin Cushion....

"Top Hat Pincushion"

Just wanted to pop in and show you my new pin cushion that Bliss made for me...she did an excellent job on this one...I need to show you the others she has made as well...soon I promise...this one is a top hat and I love it...she is so good at crocheting these little projects...thank you so much "B"...it has been raining for several days and this is the best pic I could get...the color is berry with a

turquoise flower...another great addition to my collection...

Wendy

LE Start...

"Love Entwined" by: Esther Aliu

 Fabric selection for "Love Entwined"

Edited on July 11, 2013: after much thought and study of the above photo after enlarging it...I have decided that my applique skills are not such that I will be able to follow along with this quilt at this time...however, I will be downloading the monthly blocks for this lovely quilt and put it on my bucket list of quilts to do...I am disappointed, but know this is the right action for me to take at this time...the time that would be needed to spend on this coverlet is more than I could put into it at this time...hopefully I can make this quilt at a later date and do it justice...
An update on mom is in the previous post at the bottom....:)
I have made a mock up of the "Love Entwined" compass that is the first part of the new bom that Esther is sharing with those of us who belong to her group....sign up is free if you want to be a part of this great bom...it will take from July 2013 until November 2014 to finish so this is a long term project....My plan is to use Kaffe fabrics with a black background...I hope to start the compass this weekend if I can squeeze in the time...Mock up for "Love Entwined"

Keep those needles stitching....

Prayers Needed...

Update on MOM!
First let me say thank you for all of you who have prayed or send emails asking about my mom....I really appreciate each and every one of you....your prayers, thoughts and emails about my mom have meant so much to me...she went into cardiac arrest on Sunday afternoon and had no heartbeat for four minutes...she was transported to the hospital and was in cicu1 for two days, then moved to a regular room...she is better and we have her at home and settled in her own room...many of you know that she has congestive heart failure and this is part of that disease....we are so thankful to God for giving her back to us for a while longer....each day is special and we have such thankful hearts that she is still with us...lots of changes for the future...


Those of you who have followed my blog for some time know that my sweet mom suffers from congestive heart failure....on last evening her heart stopped for about four minutes while I was with her in her home...she was transported to the hospital and is in cicu1 which is the cardiac intensive care unit....those who pray please keep her in your prayers please...her name is Marie and we would greatly appreciate all the prayers we can get for her...she is such a great mom and will be 79 yrs young next month....I will be absent from the blog for a while but will update if possible...jut too much trouble to take to the hospital....thank you for your prayers in advance....
Wendy