My basket runneth over...

This year, I opted for a bigger basket than last year's. I love the patriotic bounty of it!

I sewed 4 of my 5 recent finishes to add to the basket. Did any of you keen observers notice in my last post, I had forgotten to stitch the hands of the little girl holding the flag? I think she now finds it easier to wave her flag, lol ;)

And the backs. I ADORE patriotic fabrics and just can't help adding to my collection when I see them! And how fortuitous that I happened to have that God Bless America fabric, I love it when that happens (it makes me feel like such a smart planner, lol!)

The Tour De France begins on Saturday, so I'll be glued to the tv for 3 weeks of cycling ups and downs throughout the beautiful French countryside. I've pulled out a ball of patriotic sock yarn to knit Youngest some socks. He's only been asking for them for 4(?) years! And I've got my iced tea. I'm all set, bring on the 4th of July!

Friday Freedom

Happy Friday Everyone! Thank you all for your sweet comments on my patriotic finishes. And thanks for your patience at letting me harass you again today with another one...

Liberty and Justice by

Little House Needleworks

fabric: 32ct lambswool linen

fibers: DMC

I've been having so much fun stitching these up! They go so fast that I don't get bored, lol. I've already finish~finished some of them, so I'll be back to show you those.

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine :)

Patriotism, Pinball, and Pizza

I really like the way this finish turned out. I used a piece of my own gold-colored hand-dyed linen (it's just a bit darker IRL than in my photos.) And then I had to substitute DMC 780 for the stars so that they'd show up properly. The charm isn't the one called for in the pattern, I found it in my stash~~but I think it's just the bling this little piece needed :)

God Bless America

by Lizzie Kate

fabric: misc "staci-dyed" linen remnant

fibers: WDW and DMC

Here are some final pictures from our little road trip. After Ghost Town, we went to Manitou Springs where we walked the shops and then headed to Arcade Amusements, "The West's Oldest Arcade". Home to hundreds of vintage pinball machines...

Then we headed north to Woody's Woodfired Pizza and home......a delicious end to a fun-filled day!

Snap Happy!

If you've been reading my blog for a while, this might look familiar to you. I stitched this pattern last year for a 4th of July Fair and Square exchange. And this year, I've re-stitched it for myself ;) See those Pop-Its? We've gotta buy them every year, my boys love them. And sparklers. Gotta buy sparklers too, cuz it's just not 4th of July without sparklers ;)

Snap Happy Independence Day

by Bent Creek

fabric: 32ct lambswool linen

fibers: DMC

Have you seen this cute 4th of July Quaker Heart freebie by Aury? I hope to get it stitched this year too :)

I had a couple inquiries about my scissors in the last two posts. I bought them a few years ago as part of a set off ebay. I don't know if they're still available, but you can always search "embroidery scissors" on ebay to see what comes up.

Thanks for all of your sweet comments on my patriotic stitching and our recent road trip (I still have a few more pics of that.) Sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine...

Old Glory

I finally got around to stitching this little kit that's been in my stash for 5 (or is it 6) years. Lovin' the patriotic bicycle bells I found in the Target $1 area for the boys ;)

Independence Day Roundabout

kit by Heart in Hand

fabric: 32ct Natural Belfast linen (incl)

fibers: WDW and GAST (incl)

HIH charm (incl)

We left Colorado Springs and strolled and lunched in Old Colorado City. Then it was on to Ghost Town Museum. Here the kiddos watched movies the old-fashioned way...

And we panned for gold...

But since this is all we found, we left to find our riches elsewhere ;)

Hoist Your Colors!

It's that time of year folks......that time when I abandon everything for some patriotic stitching :) And what a fun little stitch this was...

Sailing Sloop freebie

from Rainbow Gallery

fabric: 32ct raw linen

fibers: my own selection

We took a short road trip this past weekend, and our first stop was the Olympic Training Complex in Colorado Springs. It's one of 3 training facilities; the others are in Lake Placid, NY and California.

I took a bunch of photos, and it's always difficult to choose just a few. If you have a chance, stop by and take the free tour :) It makes you proud to be an American and appreciate the dedication it takes to be an Olympic Athlete.

Countdown...

It's a Good Morning!

Actually, it was a good evening because I finished this WIP that I started last summer! I really like the way it turned out...lovin' the combo of the slightly variegated red floss and the really blotchy fabric. (You can read here about how I dyed the fabric.)

Good Morning freebie

by Ria Lanser (Grandma's Kitchen), OOP

fabric: misc "staci-dyed" remnant

fiber: Victorian Motto in Red G

And I've started Coffin Buzz, also a freebie, by Plum Street Samplers...

I'm using WDW Mocha and another linen remnant I hand-dyed, and really liking the way it's turning out!

Michele is also stitching Coffin Buzz (over 1!). And she sent me her Rise and Shine pattern so that I can stitch it (hers turned out so cute that I have to copy it!)

Has anyone noticed a theme going on with some of my recent stitching??? I want to decorate the wall behind my kitchen table with "morning" themed stitcheries. I want to have it done by the end of summer. HEY, quit laughing (I can hear you guys snorting at me, lol!) I have 3 done, one in progress, and 4 (maybe 5) more that I'd like to do. But I could always use the 3 and call it done, LOL!

Thanks for stopping by, your visits always make my day!!!

PIF for Su

Su emailed me today and let me know that she's received her PIF. And she likes it! Whew! I was really nervous to make something for Su...she is such a talented needleworker and everything she makes is absolutely gorgeous :)

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Strawberry House by

Little House Needleworks

fabric: 32ct "staci-dyed" linen

fibers: DMC and Crescent Colours

Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads

Just Another Button Co

I've heard from Pam that she's received her PIF (thank you Pam for your sweet note!) So there's only one more to account for. I've been doing lots of stitching and knitting (when I have time, lol!) So I'll be back soon with a wip report.

Have a terrific day everyone and thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments. Sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine!

Twice in one day

I went almost two weeks without posting and now I've got two in one day! Sorry to pester you guys!!! Becky let me know that she's received the ornament I stitched her for the Christmas Ornament Swap. This swap was Becky's brainchild and she is the final recipient for this year long exchange. Thank you so much Becky!!!

I really adored the ornie I sent her...it was a teensy bit hard to send it away, LOL ;) But no matter, I WILL be stitching this for myself. I'm so glad you like it Becky! This was a chart gifted to me by my sweet friend Carolyn.

A Quaker Year "Merry Winter"

by Homespun Elegance

fabric: 32ct "staci-dyed" linen

fibers: Crescent Colours Bandana and DMC 731

Ok, that really is it for me today. Thanks for stopping by and for all of your sweet comments!

Floss Tags on Friday

I mailed my last two PIFs last Friday and they should have reached their new homes by now (I hope they're not lost!!!) I made floss tags...I'm just like a broken record, second verse same as the first!

This is Melissa's PIF:

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motifs from Geranium House by
Country Cottage Needleworks
fabric: 32ct raw linen
fibers: DMC

And here is Pam's (no blog):

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motifs from Prairie Sampler

by Little House Needleworks

fabric: 32ct lambswool linen

fibers: Crescent Colours (my own selection)

I mailed Su's PIF out a week ago Wednesday, but as it has to cross the pond, it may not be there quite yet. And Becky's ornament should be arriving to her any day now. And then all of my committment stitching is COMPLETE! What a great feeling that is!!! I can go wherever my whim takes me...guilt free, lol!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned, dear friends. Ours should be busy, but fun! Til next time...

A birdy and some answers

Thought I'd pop on here and show you the birdy I just finished up...

Early Bird Gets the Worm

by Bent Creek

Feb 1999 Cross Stitch and Needlework

fabric: 28ct linen in tea

fibers: DMC

And to answer some questions about the photos in my sidebar...

The info on the red samplers can be found on the post dated Friday, June 6, 2008. The patterns can be found in the August/September 1999 issue of The Needleworker magazine.

Info for the "By the Grace of God" sampler can be found on Thursday, July 24, 2008. My floss conversions are listed on the Saturday July 26th post. The pattern can be found in the February 2004 issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine.

Info for the embroidered angel can be found on Monday October 27, 2008. It's a freebie pattern and there's a link on the post.

Sorry that I'm being too lazy to post all the links. You can find my archives in the sidebar :) It's been a busy day at home; the house has been cleaned and ALL the laundry done! Now I've got to scoot off of here and fire up the grill and toss a salad :) Have a terrific evening and thanks for stopping by my little piece of cyberspace!