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May Giveaway.......

Well it's been way too long since I have done a giveaway, so...........for all those who are stitchers and love to keep your needles and pins close by either in your home of traveling this little needle/pin keeper is the May Giveaway.  You can leave me a comment about anything you want and  you will have from now until Sunday May 26th........I would love to hear from all you and hope this little giveaway will make someone happy........

 

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog and have a great weekend.......... 

stitching fun........

Just a little bit of stitching going on last night.......these gals made some of the cutest needle/pin books!  Something everyone needs when you travel to keep all those things in one area and something flat enough you can pack easily.  They created the front cover with the hearts then embellished them with ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads and whatever they could to make them a little more fun.  Thanks girls.  And poor Robn had a little accident with her dog so she wasn't able to get hers done but we enjoyed having her here anyway.

 

 

On another note....... look at this sweet little iron.  Last year our dear friend Beth bought one of these little jewels and of course then we all had to have one.  They are the best for someone who has little to no room for a big iron on your working space.  They take no room at all and are so convenient to pack up and take wherever.  So when we were all in Newton Kansas a few weeks ago we hit the local quilt store and I think several of us bought one and also the cute little carrying case.  Then our friend Nan had suggested since she is the "Stitcher Extraordinaire" that she uses one of these wool pads to lay out on the surface to iron on.......so slick and really a much needed thing when you travel to take classes or like I said if your work area is small it's awesome.

Last night for class I had mine setting out incase anyone needed to iron and worked out great instead of bringing out my big ole iron.  

 

Another fun evening with these Stitchers................

 

Happy Wednesday.............

 

Teaching 2 classes at the Paper Crown Waco in June............

Saturday June 22 from 2-5 we will be creating this blue Vintage looking Journal.  The cost is $ 55.00 everything is included in the kit.  You will need to bring for your supplies scissors, glue sticks, pencil, ruler, paper trimmers, corner rounders, gold leaf pen if you have one ( I will have one and I know Cindy carries them) If you have any questions please call the store 254-224-7436

 

For all who have wanted to do Punch Needle this class is for you.  Sunday June 23 from 10:30-1:30........You will need to bring your own needle and 7" hoop. I know Cindy carries these at the store and if you don''t have one I would call and let her know so she will have plenty.  You will also need to tell her what initial and what color for the background. I would suggest that for the first time you try this I would not do BLACK for the background.  After you have done several you will know what I mean.  It is so pretty but a little frustrating.  That is just my suggestion but if you are just set on having it black I won't keep you from it.....I am so excited once again to be teaching at the Paper Crown.  It will be so much fun seeing new and old faces. Here is the phone number at the store 254-224-7436............see all of you Texans in June!

 

Until then hope you all have a great week.................

Happy Mother's Day........

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all of you...........hope it' a great day with family and friends!!!!!

Little " BOW " peeps............

This past winter I started using LITTLE scraps of fabric and started cutting out little pieces of dress parts to make some of these little girls........ not having a clue what in the world I would do with them but knew someday they might be used for something........well fast forward last weekends  Cottage class .......friends holding hands around each of the sides.......each one has a bow and heart! They are a little rough around the edges and not really finished but you know what it is........... Someday they may be for sell........we will see!

 

Happy thursday people............

peonies........

While I was away last weekend my husband sent a photo of my blooming peonies......when I returned they were opened up and absolutely beautiful. Yesterday I decide to cut a few and knew with the storms coming in last night I may not have any left today....they were slumped over so I decided to cut a few more to enjoy.  Hope they last until at least sunday for Mother's Day!

 

On another note those who signed up a while ago for the Needle Stitch Book on tuesday May 14  for your supplies some good fabric scissors and if you have pinking shears bring those.  I have some so don't go out and buy any.  Class will start at 5:30.  If for some reason you will not be able to make it please email and let me know( jpeter@cox.net).  See all you stitchers tuesday night

Between Friends........

For sometime now I have followed the most talented and creative stitching artist Charlotte Lyons.......this past weekend was fortunate enough with some special friends to travel to the new Paper Crown in Waco to take a couple classes of Charlotte's. What a fun and most memorable weekend it was sitting around tables stitching away with friends, new and old........I have always heard how kind, sweet, generous , sincere and talented Charlotte was and I found out this weekend and they are all true. Thank You Charlotte for teaching creative stitching to us all. We truly and sincerely all felt like we have been friends forever....... because that is the way you made each and every one of us feel. What a pleasure to finally meet  you. Hoping this will be an annual trip to Waco............And Thank You once again Cindy for being such a great hostess and all you do for the "Happy Place " community.......we love you!

just a few photos:  Not many of the first class because I was so excited I forgot to take very many but there are many floating around on instagram......

Do you recognize these other two talented artists...........Jenn (AKA Noodle and Lou) and Stephanie Rubiano........talent talent talent overflowing all around!

This is my finished Cottage but my little slow stitch book is a work in progress..........

Well I think that wraps it up ........just wanted to let all those who attended any of the classes this past weekend I know you feel as lucky as I do that we have such a special place we can all gather and create beautiful art " Between Friends".........thanks Cindy Lou, Charlotte, Jenn and Friends old and new!

 

Oh Happy tuesday..............

wednesday.......

a big ole pile of frayed clutch purses........working on getting another pile finished up but for now these are what I have completed.........while in Kansas last week I found some big old buttons to add on the front..........anyway just thought I would wish everyone a fun Wednesday even though we are soaked from all this rain we've had from the last few days.....one thing about it the landscape is green and gorgeous this time of year!

 

Oh Happy Day people..............

fRieNds weekend........

Over the weekend old friends gathered to a place just to0 have fun ,and boy did we......We all met up at the " Whatever House" in Newton Kansas.......many of you know about this place and if you ever have a chance to go.........GO!

It's bright, it's colorful, it's fun but what makes this place a happy place is the ones who are there with you that you can sit around the tables with and talk, eat, laugh, create and just relax with no agenda.......and that is exactly what we all did.

 

thanks friends for another great weekend together........your all the best!

Happy Monday

Happy wednesday..........

Stepping away from the computer for a few days........I will let you know what I am up to next week......for now this is a little something to keep you guessing........