Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Back from Florida!

We drove down on my birthday Saturday and right when I got to my mom's house she gave me a gift certificate to my LNS down there. She knew I was wanting the fabric for "Sea to Shining Sea." I got the fabric (32 ct. Vintage Sea Storm) and started a little bit of it - just to make sure it looked ok! :)

LHN Sea to Shining Sea WIP

I also got a few other things...

Birthday Stash

My favorite fabric - 32 ct. Vintage Examplar, the new Praiseworthy Stitches chart "Simple Gifts - Love," and the Just Nan "Sizzle" pinwheel. I had gotten the tin, but not the pinwheel - I decided to get it now that I'm feeling a little more confident with my finishing skills after taking the class with Jane Timmers.

I also found the new Ginghers at Joann's while I was down there. I think they're so pretty...

Gingher Scissors "Sarah"

And I also finished a couple of things...

Lizzie Kate "A Bit of October"
Lizzie Kate "A Bit of October"
Fabric: 29 ct. Natural Glenshee
Threads: GAST and WDW
Started: 10/29/08 - Finished: 11/1/08

I really want to get this banner finished up this year (I started it last year). Just two more months and it will be done! and I got "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle" finished. I plan to either finish it into an ornament or a pinkeep. :) Write soon!

Lizzie Kate "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle"
Lizzie Kate "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle"
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley
Threads: GAST and WDW
Started: 11/1/08 - Finished: 11/4/08




P.S. I was able to vote in Florida before I left. Congrats to Obama!

19 comments:

  1. Welcome back! Your finishes and stash purchases look great...keep on stitching!

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  2. Glad you had a nice trip. The fabric for the LHN design looks wonderful with the floss. Great choice.

    Keep up the good work!
    Natasha

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  3. Sounds like you had an enjoyable trip. All your new stash looks great.

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  4. the fabric for the LHN pattern is wonderful! I wouldn't have thought to put it on blue, but it sure is nice :) Have fun with your new stash!

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  5. Great finishes and a lovely stash haul too!

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  6. What a great birthday gift! Can't wait to see more of Sea to Shining Sea!
    Love the new Ginghers and stash.
    Congrats on your finishes! They are GORGEOUS!!!

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  7. Love your finishes, they look gourgeous~~
    Your new stash looks great, too!!

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  8. Wow.. you've had lots of great finishes! I do like the fabric for the LHN, and those new scissors are pretty :)

    Nice stash haul, too!

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  9. Happy Belated Birthday!!!! Looks like you had fun with new stash and finishes!

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  10. I love your blog!!
    Your jobs are wonderful!!
    Sorry my english=)

    Kisses from Argentina!!

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  11. Welcome back, Nicole, and happy belated birthday!

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  12. everything looks great and love the finishes

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  13. Your WIP and finish are both sooo very pretty! Congrats!

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  14. Happy birthday Nicole! Nice sash! Love Tangles Tinsel! Hope your visit was fun & relaxing.
    xoxo
    ~~Martha~~

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  15. happy birthday! the finishes look great as usual! I love the fabric you chose for the new LHN. I started mine last week when it arrived in the mail and am using the fabric called for (very unusual for me). LOL I started on the other corner though, we'll meet in the middle. LOL

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  16. Happy birthday, Nicole! Great stitching 'n stash. Gotta love those Gingher scissors too! Does this mean SB will do a fob for next year to go with this design? I hope so. :))

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  17. Love everything you acquired! Happy Birthday Nicole!

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  18. Welcome back and belated Happy Birthday! Love your finishes and new goodies!

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  19. Your finishes look wonderful and so does your new stash :)

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