I finished Ann Pierce Drown today with my chicken egg colors.   

I did use more of a blue than the original bluish green 3072 that was a better match for the blue green of the egg because of variation I wanted.  

I used 40 count light examplaire and used some antiquing spray to grunge it up.  

It is a pattern from SANQ Fall 2011, a sweet marking sampler.  

Her name and the verse were done over one.  

I have found the best way for me to see the threads of the linen is to work with my glasses off.  

Bob and I went to Traverse City this weekend to see our friend Greg and his girlfriend.  

We are all vaccinated so felt comfortable venturing away from home.  

Fortunately, it is pre-season so there were a few people around but, not like it will be in another month.  

Took a few days off work which is a beautiful thing

We did some shopping and saw these weird rock birds at a garden shop.  

I think the owner of the store was the weirdest bird.  

The darker ones above are kind of a zombi bird. 

The lighter stones are kind of cute.  

Found a little yarn shop tucked into a  alley walk that had a lovely selection of yarn.  

I had texted the below picture to Katy, we often swap yarn pictures when traveling.  

When I sent her the picture below, she immediately called me to get her a skein she saw in the picture.  

Close up of the color she wanted me to get for her.  

I got a skein of some Michigan dyed yarn that I haven't taken a picture of yet.  

Another view of the store, it is small but quite a selection

One more shot

We had stopped at a junk shop in Traverse City.  

I'm always looking for things to use for finishing or frames.  

The frames all had stuff in them that the seller I'm sure thought was worth something....not.  

I did find this little hanging box.  

Not sure what it is for but, I could put a stitched piece somewhere on it.  

I worked on a washcloth on the drive and it was simple and fun.  

I took a picture of the end caps to send to Katy, thinking they were hers.  

I found them in the backseat cup holder. 

They aren't hers.  Thinking Patty may ahave left them a few years ago when we went on retreat.  

Show how much I'm in the back seat.  

I have tomorrow off get done what you never do when you are gone over the weekend. I have a crazy busy day on Tuesday so, it almost doesn't pay to take time off.  I will get some stitching in.  Excited about that.  

Hope you had a good weekend!  Now back to Martha Dawson until I decide what I want to work on next.  Lots to think about.  I'm hoping I get my silk I need to start the Smith Sampler.  I should just work on Martha until that comes.  

Have a great week!  Stay safe, wear a mask, social distance and vaccinate.   I am hoping we are in the home stretch.  

Keep on stitching

Monica

 

Things Are Gradually Filtering In

I have been waiting for things to come that I've ordered.  

I want to get started on Scarlet House Smith Sampler.  

I got most of the silk from 123 Stitch but, they didn't have two of the colors I needed.  I figured the Attic would have them so I called them at the end of January and I'm still waiting.  

I also ordered last months sampler of the month Lucy Kerby 1805 and still waiting for that, waiting on silks.  

I know there are issues with getting supplies and thats okay.  

I see that Sassy Jacks has got a SAL starting sometime? for Fox and Rabbit Botany Bay.  

I got the pattern last year and just needed a reason to start it .  I ordered the fabric from Sassy Jacks, had about half the floss and ordered the rest from the Stitching Bee.  

I'm still waiting for Scarlett House Susan Jackson from the Bee so, as long as I was ordering the floss for Botany Bay, had her get the fabric for Susan Jackson...waiting for that.  

I ordered from 123 Stitch Scarlett House Little Deeds and some of the threads and Ceesie Smits which was on back ordered.  When that was back in stock ordered some of the thread I didn't have for that, actually subbing out some colors Weeks for some of the CC.  

I should be getting the Little Deeds I think this week.  

I ordered some Xude fabric about 6 weeks ago and I just got a noticed it shipped not sure if  I will get all three pieces or a piece of month.  

I ordered some Seraphim fabric a few weeks ago and that I just got.  

The top is 36 count Bees Knees and the bottom is 40 count Sand Dune.  

They are awesome colors and a half yard.  

Things will be filtering in.  

I got the sweetest package this week from The Grateful Stitcher whose beloved dog passed away at Christmas time when I started Pet All the Dogs.  

She sent me a beautiful thread ring and a bag of Charlee Bear treats for the boys.  

Both dogs were very excited but, only Buster got in the picture.  

They really do love these treats and they are easy on Buster's tummy.  

He has issues with the dye in some treats.  

He doesn't tolerate Greenies any more as he is getting older.  

An update on Ann Pierce Drown from SANQ 

Took a break from Martha Dawson a bit longer.  

I am nearly done with this and I think it should fit in an 8x5 standard fram.  

I hope I have one laying around  

I changed my chicken egg color to a bit more of the very light blue 928 because the light green I origanally matched was in a grey color family and I didn't want to use that.  I preferred going to the blue and happy I did.  

Sorry about  the wrinkles and shadows  

I don't have too much left to do, three lines of Alphabet, her name and the verse, 

"Industry is the path to happiness.".....Love it!

My friend Patty got her second vaccine so we went to the local yarn store together.  

I have been looking to a no-brainer dishcloth pattern.  

Mary Lynn had this by the yarn and it is a class piece she does...no pattern.  

I took a picture and figure it is 30-32 casted on stitches, six rows each stitch:  garter, stockingette, seed, stockingette, seed, stockingette and garter.  

I think I can handle that.  

Don't want to increase/decrease to make holes in the cloth.  

I did a pattern like that during lock down and it just stretches too much for my preference.  

So made a kind of key fob and stuck it do my knitting scissor as a reminder.  

Got to write things down, just in case I forget.  

Some of the sock yarn I got.  

I was knitting the Magic Heel sock for Katy but, she likes a longer leg.  

I was worried I was going to run out of yarn.  

I got the tanish brown for the heel and toe but, decided this pattern doesn't lend itself well to that.  

I think this pattern uses more yarn at the ribbed heel.  

I ripped it back and will do a turned heel.  

Finally, Henry was sleeping so funny last night....just a pile of feet.  

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  

This was petter than prep weekend last week.  

The colonscopy went just fine....no new issues just a little diverticulitis....never bothers me.  

No polyps!

Got another short but, busy week and a long weekend coming HOORAY!

Stay Safe!

Keep on Stitching

Monica

 

Got To Do This Fast

I have to do this speedy because I'm prepping for my colonscopy tomorrow.  

I will be glad when this is over  

It's not my first one just, a pain in the you know where.  

I drank all that horrible stuff.  

I did try a cherry flavored one and I have to say its not as awful as the lemon lime.  

I've been working on Martha Dawson 1832 all week.  

The rose bud border on this is just beautiful!

I will probably start doing some of the center motifs tomorrow night.  

I should be able to see straight by then.  

I think this little animal is something else.  

I don't know what it is.  

I decided to do a small marking sampler from the Fall 2011 Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly, the Ann Pierce Drown Sampler

I'm using my chicken egg colors, added some darker blue or grey incase I need it. 

I had a small piece of Light Examplar that I used some Antiguing Spray on to darken and grunge it up some.   

I have been working on Sarah Braizear from Hands Across the Sea.  

I just have the satin stitching to do around the border.  

It was a good project for today since I don't have to focus that hard  or be that perfect.  

Easy to pick up and put down.....if you know what I mean.  

There was some big news this weekend. 

Katy and her boyfriend Steve got engaged!

Bob and I have known about it for almost two weeks and had to keep it on the downlow.  

We are so pleased!

He's a very nice young man and happy to welcome him to the family!

I do have a couple of small things to work on, including the Ann Pierce Drown Sampler.  

She is only 145x95 so on 40 count fabric, it should fit in a small pre-made frame that I should have around the house.  

I've had a long weekend.  

I worked Thursday because I had to have a Covid test Friday in preparation for the colonscopy.  

It has been a pretty good weekend all things considered.  

I had to quarantine after the test and well you know, I had to stay home and stitch. 

Hope your weekend was good and you are safe from the weather.  

Stay safe, wear your mask, social distance and get a vaccine when you can.  

Keep on Stitching 

Monica 

 

I Wanred You to Have This Recipe For Easter

I wanted you to have this recipe in time for Easter.  

It is my favorite jello salad and perfect with Ham.  

Lemon Pear Mold

1 cup pear juice

2 pkg of Lemon jello ( 4 serving size box)

1 large can or 2 regular size canned pears

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese room temperature

12 oz container of Cool Whip

Dissolve over heat the lemon jello in the pear juice.  Set asside to cool slightly

Puree the pears.  Add the cream cheese and puree more until.  Gradually add the jellow and puree until smooth.  Fold in the cool whip.  

Pour into a mold (or bowl if you aren't a fan of molds)  

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Its almost like a chiffon and really tasty....I guarantee it!

I have continued to work on Pet All the Dogs.

I'm working on the last area of border and have to finish the dogs noses, ears and eye.  

I'm going back to Martha Dawson after this is done.  

I haven't wanted to put it down.  

I have to say there are a ot of stitches in it!

I decorated a little for Easter and got some of spring smalls.  

I ordered the little ceramic bunny from Hobby Lobby.  

I've seen it on some IG pictures. 

Its a very sweet bunny.  

Some Homespun Elegance Easter Eggs, 

A Prairie Schooler from the Monthly collection April , the small piece.  

The bottom is a Drawn Thread, two  Shepherd's Bush with Sheep and the back on is I think a Brenda Gervais pinkeep with a robin on it.  I don't have the names of the patterns.  Trust me they are Springy!

Just going to be a relaxed weekend with a relaxed holiday  

My Aunt Helen is coming and hopefully my son.  

I am hoping to play in my sewing room tomorrow. 

I have three months worth of 100/3 silk from The Attic silk club to label and put away.  

I am hoping to organize my kits just to see what I have.