Daffodils in an Old Granite Pan

"Daffies in an Old Granite Pan"

design by Maggie Bonanomi

kitted by Blackberry Primitives

This was a newly purchased bonus project for March and I enjoyed creating it ever so much!

The design was so lovely and simple that I felt that I could add a cotton print binding without overwhelming or detracting from the design.

On a bright sunny day, it is hard to find the right light for photos.

Hopefully this will give you the idea.

I used my Nikki's Notables notions bag while working on this project.

It was the perfect size for my thread, scissors, ruler and a few other things.

Many of you asked about my staples for prepping this project. 

Staples are my favorite for holding wool in place. No more getting pricked from pins.

I spoke more about using staples in this post here.

I did get a long arm stapler that Christmas and have been using it ever since :)

I also completed a new bonus cross stitch project for March and will share that soon.

I rely on God who is my deliverance and my glory;

    he is my strong rock,

        and my refuge is in God.

People, in every situation put your trust in God;

    pour out your heart before him;

        for God is a refuge for us.

~Psalm 62:7-8

Blessings, Patti

A Bonus Wool Project for March...

While I have been trying to focus on "Stitch from my Stash",

I did treat myself to a new wool project this month:

"Daffies in an Old Granite Pan"

design by Maggie Bonanomi

kitted by Blackberry Primitives

Mom and I decided to stitch this as a stitch along.

This is mine all prepped and ready to stitch.

And here is Mom's.

She used wool from her stash.

It is stitching up quickly and I hope to share my finish soon.

Last Saturday was National Puppy Day, so I thought I would share my pups.

They love their walks, but I think they love their naps even more.

Last weekend I was under the weather and took a little nap.

I woke up to this:

How is a person to move? And how could I possible get up?!

I think that they were trying to be "comfort dogs" ;)

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

~Hebrews 13:1-2

Blessings, Patti

Pennies from Heaven ~ Volume 16

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Over the weekend, it was Mom's birthday, so we took a quick trip down to celebrate.

Mom has been busy this winter and had lots of finishes to share...

"Is It Spring Yet?" design by Maggie Bonanomi

Kitted by Blackberry Primitives

Mom's is on top and mine is on the bottom.

How appropriate just about now :)

I always like to see how we do things a bit differently.

I love Mom's daffodil leaves on top.

On mine (bottom) I did two eggs in wool and one in velvet.

Mom (top) used a black button for the eye

I used a scrap of wool.

I think that they are both keepers!

"Early Family Sampler" design by Cee Rafuse of Early Style Penny Rugs

Mom did this one to celebrate our family.

I love how she slightly stuffed the people. She adjusted it to have two daughters five years apart :)

(I'm the little one.)

She also added a turtle and a rabbit as we had those as pets growing up.

"Wild Hares and Hollyhocks" design by Kathy Cardiff for Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine, Spring 2016

I love the plaid background and the beads that she added to the flowers! Lovely!

My personal favorite!

Maggie Bonanomi for Country Sampler Girls Club 2016.

I have this kit in my stash and must complete before fall.

Mom's work is absolute perfection!

"Pinecones" design by Carolyn Snyder for Cricket Street Wool

Love this! All the textures and dimensions!

And all those embroidered pine needles!

February Hexi Word Door Greeter

by Buttermilk Basin

Isn't this awesome!

Mom added tiny seed beads on each of the blocks.

I love the added detail that they provide.

Mom had made hearts runners for my sister and I and now she has one of her own.

I love the wools that she chose.

And finally, Rebekah L. Smith's "Wooly Pocket" kitted by Attic Heirlooms.

So sweet hanging on a peg rack.

I did catch a sneak peek of Mom's next project, shhh! Don't tell her that I peeked! ;)

Although I have several wool projects in process, I decided to start a new project for our little road trip to Mom's. I'll be back with that soon!

There is still time to enter my little Arizona trip giveaway. Be sure to go here to enter!

  Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

~John 11:25-26

Hope your birthday was a happy one, Mom! We sure enjoyed it!

Blessings, Patti

Pennies from Heaven ~ Volume 13

I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued prayers and support!

They have meant so much to me and my family.

Dad is now home and in hospice care.

My sister and I are splitting / alternating our time between visits with Mom & Dad

and time at work / home.

Thank goodness that there are two of us :)

It's been so long since I've had a post to share some needle love... so here it is:

Over the summer, Mom and I decided to have a stitch along using Maggie Bonanomi's "Homestead Bouquet" and wool by Blackberry Primitives.

It was so fun to see how we both could use the same design and yet each became uniquely our own.

This is Mom's - her work is always perfect! Perfectly placed, perfectly stitched and perfectly squared and finished. :)

You can see the details here.

I love her stem stitching on the round flowers - wish I would have thought of that ;)

I decided I wanted mine to have a more summery look, so I swapped the oak leaves and acorns for strawberries.

On the flower petals I used pinking shears on the ends to be reminiscent of the coreopsis blooming in my garden while stitching this piece.  

We had so much fun doing this piece together (albeit long distance), that we decided to do another stitch along... Unfortunately life has gotten in the way and we will put it aside for another day.

 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust."
~Psalm 91:1-2

Thank you Kathy F. for the passage!

Blessings, Patti

A Pennies from Heaven Birthday!

 

Last Saturday was Mom's birthday, so my husband and I decided to take an impromptu three hour drive down to deliver her presents in person. :)

 

It has only been a few weeks since my last visit, but Mom had another finish.

"Lakeside Cabin" from Crane Designs by Jan Mott

 

I love it!!!

 

So different! A perfect project for me to do,

when we spend our summer vacation in a cabin in the northwoods.

Thanks for the inspiration, Mom!

 

When I was down last time, Mom and I prepped our January Maggie Bonanomi Club Kits from Country Sampler.

 

Here they both are completed.

 

 

Mom's is on top and mine is on the bottom.

 

Mom added a piece of antique wool paisley and a bit of velvet.

 

I added an antique cotton print and a bit of velvet.

 

I had a few extra pennies cut, so I added them to the back.

 

My little penny rug reminds me of this gorgeous one - an original by Maggie Bonanomi that I just love :)

 

 

Me and my Mom

Happy Birthday Mom!

 

Are you curious what Mom's gifts were in the first picture?

On the top wrapped in an antique cotton print and vintage rick rack was a Maggie Bonanomi kit by Blackberry Primitives for Garden Table Top Basket.

(maybe she will have it done by my next visit lol!)

And in the tinfoil and antique ribbon is a Houska bread that I baked - a bread from the Czech Republic that we grew up eating.

 

There is still time to enter my little giveaway. I'll pull a name tonight before I go to bed.

You can find it here. I realized that I accidentally left out my email for the giveaway for those of you not on blogger! Sorry! You can also enter by emailing me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com and putting Giveaway in the subject line.

 

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

~Romans 8:31-32

 

Blessings, Patti