More Autumn Things

Hello dear friends!  Lisa P (no blog) has received the private Autumn Exchange I made for her.  And I'm sooo happy and relieved to hear that she likes it!

Autumn Leaves

Book #132 by The Prairie Schooler

fabric:  32ct lambswool linen

fibers:  DMC

scissor fob filled with crushed walnuts

I even made the rusty bells myself!  I found some instructions in the Oct 2010 issue of Create & Decorate and it was a cinch to do with materials I had on hand :)

You might remember that I've mentioned many a time or two that I love to start the week with a new pair of finished socks.  Something about it makes the dreaded Monday so much better :)  Fall seems like the perfect time to get back to that, seeing that my previous pair of finished socks were, ironically, a Monday post.

Presenting my Simply Ginny socks.  I love everything about them......the pattern was simple and enchanting, the yarn soft and cozy, and the color is cheery and delightfully fall!  

Simply Ginny

(freebie pattern found here, rav link)

size: women's med

yarn:  Socrates by Alpaca with a Twist, color #5017

1 skein:  100g/400yds

needles:  size 2.75mm dpn's

modifications:  5 pattern repeats worked for each leg,

my standard stockinette heel and wedge toe

I'm ready for these 90-degree temps to take a hike.....bring on some wool-sock-weather!!!

Hello Autumn

I participated in the Private Autumn Exchange that BeckySC hosted.

And how lucky am I that Becky had my name?

Super-de-Duper LUCKY!!!

Becky really spoiled me with 4 of the most darling and perfectly finished items.

I absolutely adore them all.

Thank you Becky from the bottom of my heart :)

Aren't they just the cutest???

Remember when I said good bye to summer?

I guess if you say good bye to summer,

then you have to say Hello Autumn...

Made exactly the same as my "Good-Bye Summer" socks,

except with fall-ish colors.

56st basic stockinette socks

w/a twisted rib cuff and reinforced heels

size: women's sm/med

yarn:  Patons Kroy Socks, color #55614 Burnished Sierra Stripes

2 skeins:  50g/166yds

needles:  size 3.0 dpns

I am really loving my current before school project...I don't want to put it down and I'm constantly thinking about it when I'm not working on it :)

The pattern (Simply Ginny socks~~ravelry link) and the yarn (a yummy soft blend of alpaca, merino wool and bamboo) are a match made in heaven!

Now I'm off to catch up on my google reader (again!)

Thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods,

Happy Monday!

Lots to Share

Happy Monday to you dear friends.  My apologies for not commenting on your blogs lately...life has been very stressful, the sort of stress that knitting and stitching doesn't soothe and thus I've resorted to washing the walls.  Do you ever resort to stress cleaning???  Well, never mind the clean walls, let's move on to much better things!

Lynn B and I did a private exchange.  Lynn does extraordinarily gorgeous work, and mine can't hold a candle next to hers.  So I made Lynn a pair of pincushions because they're dead useful and one can never have too many ;)

A Needleworker's Pocket

by With My Needle

JCS Ornament 2003

Quaker Pinkeep

by With My Needle

JCS Ornament 2006

fabric:  32ct Lambswool linen

fiber:  DMC 115

filled with crushed walnuts

And look at the exquisite exchange I received in return!  Like I said, Lynn's workmanship has to be the most stunning I've ever seen.  Her attention to detail is second to none.  Thank you so much Lynn for this gorgeous exchange...I will treasure it forever!

My dear friend Wendy Jo is in town again (well, in Denver...thank you Rex's job!)  And we were able to get together last week.  I enjoy Wendy's company so much and we had a really great time.  She brought me the sweetest gift.  Check out those darling button magnets she made!  Thank you so much Wendy Jo for your friendship!

I guess that'll do it for me today :)  And I never thought I would, but I've joined Facebook, lol!  No farming for me though :)  Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a fantastic week ahead of you!!!

Pincushion for Paula

Hello dear friends!  I seem to have lost a bit of blogging mojo.  Maybe because it's that time of year when my schedule is getting more hectic.  Or maybe it's a case of spring fever :)  Whichever it is, it needs to go away so I can show you what I've been up to!  And please accept my sincere apologies for my lack of comments...I've been skimming through my reader and drooling over all your lovely creations and wonderful new stash :)

Paula C let me know earlier in the week that she received the PinCushion Exchange I stitched for her.  It was truly a joy to stitch for you Paula!!!

Ptits coeurs Ciseaux

by Isabelle Haccourt Vautier

fabric:  28ct "staci-dyed" evenweave

fiber:  DMC 310

black czech glass seed beads
filled with crushed walnut shells

I had stitched this before my blogging days for myself and it appears in some of my photos.  And I've had many questions about it.  Well, I couldn't exactly remember the pattern and such and actually didn't think I had the pattern anymore.  So I was pleasantly surprised to find it amongst some other charts I was organizing :)  'Tis good to organize, lol!!!

Well my lovelies, that's all for me today.  I really appreciate your continued visits and comments, they really warm my heart :)  I have other things to show you, so I hope to be back soon.  Have a Happy Weekend!

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!

Ornament for Amy

Hello everyone! A thousand apologies that I've not been commenting on your blogs...I've been reading them and admiring all of your handiwork though. And a big Thank You for your continued visits and sweet comments here :) The first week of summer vacation has passed in a whirlwind of activity, and we are a very tired bunch around here. I'm hoping that this week sees the sort of slow-down I envision when thinking of summer.

Amy is May's recipient of the Christmas Ornament Swap. And since she listed snowmen and cardinals amongst her likes, I thought this was the perfect pattern to stitch :)

Christmas Day by

The Prairie Schooler, #134

fabric: misc linen remnant

fibers: DMC

There are many of my blogging friends who are experiencing difficulties right now, and I just want them all to know that I'm keeping them in my thoughts and prayers and sending everyone lots of hugs.

Sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine, until next time...

Sweet RAK

Look what showed up in my mailbox Monday...

A gorgeous gift from the talented and oh-so-generous Harmien! These beautiful stitching accessories have helped pull me out of my stitching slump......I immediately "dressed" my scissors and floss! Thank you so very much dear friend. It's like I have you sitting and stitching with me when I look upon these sweet treasures :)

Laurie and I did a small personal exchange. She asked for a pair of knitted socks. And since her favorite color is purple, they just had to be that of course ;) I was worried about them fitting properly (because handknit socks lack the elasticity of store-bought.) But she assures me that they fit perfectly, whew!

Don't forget to leave a comment on Monday's post if you'd like to be entered in the blogiversary giveaway :) Happy stitching!

Ornament for Carol S

Carol is February's recipient for the Christmas Ornament Swap. Carol and I both love Brightneedle, so I thought it was fitting to stitch this design for her :)

2007 Merry Xmas Pinkeep

by Brightneedle

JCS 2007

fabric: 32ct cream Belfast linen

fibers: DMC

More recycled pearls, originally from this post...

I'm really happy with the way it turned out and will (hopefully) stitch this for my own tree someday! I'm so glad you like it Carol, I really enjoyed stitching for you!

Have a wonderful stitchy day everyone and thanks for stopping by :)

I wish I had a snappy title

Cathy has received the ornament I made her for the Christmas Ornament Swap. I made quite a few changes with this little thing: omitted DMC 336/navy and used 310 instead (Cathy doesn't care for blue). Omitted the mulitcolored french knots that are supposed to be on the trees (looked too cluttered). Used snowflake charms because my stitched snowflakes looked really, really bad.

Christmas Ornament Fob by

Hollie Designs

JCS 199

fabric: 32ct natural linen

fibers: DMC

mill hill charms

My *S* Scarf. It's Super-Skinny, Super-Soft and Super-Squishy...and the color; Super-Saturated. I've been wanting to try Malabrigo yarn, and I wasn't disappointed :)

Single Cable Scarf

from the book: "One Skein"

by Leigh Radford

yarn: Malabrigo worsted, color Tuareg

needles: size 9

I haven't crossed a single X all week. It's been a crazy busy one. I think compounded by no school on Monday. And Thursday my Oldest turned 14...WOW! So hard to believe.

XO~XO

Laura has received the Valentine Exchange I made her for the HoE. I really had a lot of fun making this little pincushion :)

Hugs and Kisses freebie by

Erica Michaels

fabric: 32ct cream Belfast Linen

fibers: GAST and WDW, my selection

filled with poly-pellets

For a special touch: a ribbon tag :)

I haven't been able to locate this freebie online. Does anyone know if it's still available? You can see the extras I sent on Laura's blog. I thought I was cutting back on my committments, but January has me seeing 2 exchanges and 2 gifts, LOL! Ah well, keeps me out of trouble (sort of!)

I finished the green vest. Just need to sew the button on. So stay tuned. Sending you all a little Colorado sunshine...Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!

A small sigh of relief

Nela just let me know that the HoE Floss Tag exchange has finally reached her. I was really worrying over this one because I mailed it on Halloween! I'm glad I don't have to stitch a replacement because I really liked it (even though the big tag is a little too big.)

Motifs taken from

My Quaker House by

Blackbird Designs book With Needle and Thread

fabric: 32ct cream Belfast linen

fibers: WDW and GAST

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We found out this week that my dad has prostate cancer...it's very small and very early, so completely treatable. But still scary. Anytime you hear the "C" word, it's scary. My dad has a great attitude about it and I know that God will get us through this speed bump. Many hugs to all of you...