Love in a Basket

So I was thinking...insert massive warning sirens here. But wouldn't it be wonderful to have a basket like this for every holiday???

It's a start at least :) I chose backing fabrics from my stash. They aren't Valentine-y, but I think they complement the fronts nicely.

Sending you lots of love and hugs and warm fuzzies and syrupy thoughts and everything chocolate for Valentine's Day!!!

16 years

tomorrow...November 25, 1992. The day I married my soul mate and best friend. Today, I finished this to hang on the doorknob of our bedroom.

My Everything by

The Sampler Girl

fabric: 32ct Lambswool linen

fiber: Caron Waterlilies in Cherry

The handle is i-cord I knit with the same ribbons I used to make the tassels. Is it just me, or does the hanger and tassels look a little like pigtails?

For *D* from me, Happy Anniversary!

Food, Fireworks and Fun!

We spent a very happy 4th picnicking in the mountains...the kids romping around, playing in the river and generally just getting dirty!!! I did quite a bit of stitching that I'll show you another day ;) Full of sunshine and fresh mountain breezes, we came home and enjoyed watermelon, fudgesicles, and fireworks. There were several neighbors up and down the street that had fireworks in addition to the city's display, so it was quite fun!

Last week I received my PIF from Mary Kathryn. She stitched up this sweet little pin pillow...thank you Mary Kathryn, I love it!

I stitched a couple sets of replacement squares for the Fair and Square and Margaret and Vonna both rec'd them last week...(sorry that my pics are so dark, you can see better ones on their blogs.)

Friendship Sampler freebie
by The Goode Huswife

fabric: 32ct oyster linen

fibers: DMC as charted

for Margaret S

Humble Home freebie

by The Useful Needle

fabric: 32ct lambswool linen

fibers: DMC as charted

for Vonna

I closed the PIF early and oldest drew names on Wed...

cj~~tea-n-stitches

Judy M~~crazee4books

Sandra Ree~~bubblebabble

Jean~~nightstitcher

Congrats and thank you to everyone who left a comment, I sure appreciate it :) Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend, thanks for stopping by :)