Its so cute!

I made this little needleminder using the sheep pattern from my CCN Winter’s Eve ornament (see post below).  I had some tiny ornament forms that I used, put a magnet between the front and the back of the form, then stuck a magnet on back.  I thought it was so cute that I had a [...]

2009 Ornament Update

I have a couple of finishes to show for my 2009 Ornament Project:
Here’s March:

The Prairie Schooler Snowy Night
The trees and house in this one look black, but are actually a very deep blue.  I’m thinking of finishing this one pinkeep style.
And.. here is April:

Country Cottage Needleworks Winters Eve
I just loved stitching this cute CCN ornament – [...]

Giveaway Winner is……

I used the list randomizer at Random.org and found that the winner of my blog anniversary giveaway is Daffy Cat!!!
List Randomizer
There were 24 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

Daffy Cat
Michelle
Anne
Kathy
MMW
Chris
Karoline
Brooke
Carissa
Dianne
Cheryl
Beth
Lindsay
Glenda
Renee
Jenny
Sandy
Susan
Charisse
Missy Ann
Lisa
Dawn
Christine
Olenka

Timestamp: 2009-04-15 23:03:36 UTC
Thanks so much for all of your comments… it was great to see comments from people I “know” [...]

Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

Today is the one year anniversary of my blog!  Over the year, hits have been on a general increase:

Other Stats:

98 Posts
601 Comments
12,273 Total Views
December15, 2008 was the busiest day with 174 hits

I just love the comments I get regarding my blog, both comments left here and things people tell me in person.
So… I’ve decided to [...]

Answers to Questions – Beaded Edge and Looped Ribbon on Pinkeep

In my last post, I was asked how I made the beaded edge on my name tag…
First backstitch all the way around your stitching, then repeat the backstitch on your backing fabric, which should be the same count of fabric.  I did just a short row to show how this works. On your project you [...]

Another Nametag

This weekend I finished my stitched nametag.  I based it off of a Victoria Sampler Herbal Sachet design as I did the with the tags posted about below.  I couldn’t mimic the beautiful finishing work that Susan did on the others, so I finished with a beaded edge:

I’m really happy with the stitching, but not nearly [...]

Have you had your Vitamin D Checked?

My dr checked this at my annual appointment this year and mine is way way way low! 
Now I’m taking 100,000 IUs per week for the next three months, then 1000 IUs a day for another month and they’ll check it again.  The USRDA is 400 IUs per day.  Honestly, I hope this is [...]