New Release from the Drawn Thread

Hi Everyone!   I hope you are all having a wonderful day.  It is bright and sunny here today although  the temps are on the cold side.  Cynthia Zittel of The Drawn Thread released 3 new designs yesterday.  One of them was The Butterfly Garden which is a model I stitched for her last month.  I thoroughly enjoyed this design.  The colors are beautiful and vibrant.  It was a cheerful piece and I loved seeing the garden come to life.  It is on the long side so the pictures aren't great but if you visit her website you can see the framed piece which is stunning.  Thanks Cynthia for another fabulous design!

Thanks for stopping by and as always Happy Stitching!

Kitten Update

We have found forever homes for the last 3 kittens that we were fostering.  These little guys were wonderful and will bring lots of joy to the families that adopted them.  Each time I walked into the room they would all start purring and greeted me with kitten love.  I really enjoyed them while they were here and will miss their playfulness.  These have been the friendliest bunch of kittens.  I loved sitting with them, they would all clammer onto my lap and purr in contentment.  Aaaahhh the joy they brought. Enjoy your new homes babies.



Baby



Frisky

Smiley

Poinsettia House progress

Last week flew by, we woke to a couple of inches of snow one morning and I snapped this picture on my way out the door.  We haven't had any real snow to speak of but the boys were out sledding at 6:30am before they went off to school.  It was a very picturesque morning.   Daisy got her fair share of snow flakes.

I haven't had lots of time for stitching but I did get to start Poinsettia House over the weekend and I love it.  I am using the recommended threads on 40ct Natural linen.  With enough stitching time this would stitch up quickly, problem is I am busy carting boys around to sports and MD appointments.  I hope to get back to it this week.

The weather has been chilly these last couple of days and the boys are hoping to get some ice to skate on.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed because they all have cabin fever.   Happy Stitching!

WIPocalypse Update

I managed to finish one of my WIPs and made small progress on another.  My finish is Val's Itty Bitty Quilt Club.  I love all of the colors in this one.  I redesigned one of the blocks to better suit me.  Can you guess which one??

The next one I worked on was Petit Etui Chart 1.  I did some of the queen stitches and worked on the flowers.  I had also outlined the house originally and ended up frogging it.  There was just something I didn't like.  And guess what, it was that.

I have a feeling that the WIPocalypse will keep my momentum going on my works in progress.  I am enjoying seeing all of the projects people are working on and starting.  Thanks for sharing with me.  Up next, Poinsettia House.  Happy Stitching everyone.

First finishes of 2012

Although small, I did manage to finish 2 LHN Ornaments for shop models. 

LHN Joy and Peace
30ct WDW Straw Linen
CC, GAST, and DMC threads

LHN Winter Forest
30ct WDW Cocoa
DMC threads

I have also been working on my WIPs and will post progress on those January 9th which is the full moon.  I have also decided to join in on 2012 Year of Smalls SAL.  I came across this blog by delightful accident and it was fate because I had the first project already kitted in my stash.  I think this will be a great break from WIPs and fulfill my need to have some new starts this year.  The first project is Poinsettia House by LHN and I plan to stitch it on 40ct to make it a little smaller.  Lots of exciting things to start 2012, just wish I could get over this miserable head cold.  Thanks for taking the time to visit and as always, Happy Stitching!

Kitty pics as promised!

Meet our new foster furbabies!  They were born 10-3-11.  A litter of 6 strays - 5 Orange Tiger males and 1 black female.  The Black kitten and the 2 kittens pictured in the second picture have already found their forever homes.  Now, we will love and nuture the last three until they can be placed.  They are AWESOME!  They freely give love right back.  What a great way to start the New Year! 

Smiley, Frisky and Baby found a cozy spot to nap

Cutie and Fluffy have already been adopted and went to their forever home

Happy 2012!!

Well, just a fly by post to wish  all of you a Happy New Year!  Celebrated in Boston last night with a wonderful parade!  Had some Chinese food with family and headed home to watch the ball drop in New York.  But that isn't what I have been busy with.  We got a new set of foster kittens :))  They are adorable.  They came to us on Friday.  Five handsome Orange tigers.  Too cute for words.  I have already adopted out 2 of them and hope to find homes for the other 3 soon.  I will try to get a picture posted later.  Happy New Year everyone and I hope your year is filled with many blessings.