A Finish!

You would think that with a world wide pandemic and extended stay at home orders, that I would find plenty of time to blog, but alas I have not. I have been working remotely (mostly) and putting in a lot of overtime. I have managed a bit of stitching - always perfect for stress relief! 

And I have a finish that I am absolutely thrilled with!

"Raspberry Harvest Sewing Basket & Chatelaine"

an OCSG 2019 exclusive 

by Stacy Nash

It fits in perfect in my Stacy Nash corner for the month of June 

(see the whole corner in the first picture)

Just in time for raspberry season here on Winding Vine!

I was so happy with the basket alone,

but the accessories really make it.

I switched up the design and took snippets of the designs from the basket

for the front of the needlebook

and the back.

Love the oval pin disk

and the scissor pocket - front

and back.

One of my favorite sayings is so true here - 

Done is better than perfect! 

At least in my view ;) 

I know that I have shared the other finishes on display in this little corner,

but they are some of my favorites...

Another sewing basket with a sweet vintage rosebud fabric

and a little bud on the bottom.

A tray and a sewing pocket.

(The sweet Scattered Seeds Sampler strawberry was moved to another location with my newest finish moving in.) 

A little sewing roll up - front 

and back.

And another needlebook.

This little corner just makes me smile whenever I walk past.

Several weeks ago, Mom and I spent a lovely afternoon together stitching 

and I hope to share that sooner rather than later!

I hope that each of you and your families are safe and well.

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.

~Ephesians 3:16-17

Blessings, Patti

A few June fully finished strawberries

I haven't made great progress this month on my Stitch from my Stash,

 but I did fully finish a few items that I stitched in years past.

"From Me to Thee Strawberry Pinkeep"

by Scattered Seed Samplers

I stitched this back in 2015 when it first came out.

Why did I wait so long to fully finish it?

I love the large size and the sweet charm that came with the kit.

 The kit also included the ring and ribbon.

So happy to finally have it on display.

"The Strawberry Queen"

by Pineberry Lane

for the Dyeing to Stitch Quaint Country Ladies Club.

(accompanied by strawberries that I have made over the years...)

I stitched this last year - the moment that it arrived.

I love the little pom pom trim - a perfect match and oh so sweet.

Mom and I just arrived home from a trip to Iowa.

I'll be sharing that soon!

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, 

watching over them—not because you must, 

but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; 

not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 

~1 Peter 5:2-3

Blessings, Patti

Stitch from my Stash projects ~ June

My projects this month are all about finishing WIPs.

“Bountiful Harvest Sewing Tray and Sewing Basket”

Designed and kitted by Stacy Nash

These projects were from Boxwood and Berries 2016 

at Country Sampler in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

I have a good start on both projects and it’s time to finish them up!

“Hanging Sewing Pocket and Chatelaine”

Designed and kitted by Stacy Nash

This was a project from Stitch Camp 2018

At Country Sampler in Spring Green, Wisconsin

Once again I have a good start, but I want to finish it up and enjoy the final product.

I also have these two strawberry projects all stitched, but they need to be fully finished.

I’m oh so close!

I do have a wool project that is close to finished.

"Step into my Garden"

design by Maggie Bonanomi

originally from the Country Sampler 2016 Maggie Girls Club

and now available in Maggie's book "Pure & Simple"

I did a lot of this last year on our "unplugged" vacation week in the north woods.

I just need to finish some decorative stitching and small wool details.

Speaking of finishing -

I have three cross stitch projects that I stitched in May, but didn't fully finish.

Here's hoping that June is a month of finishing with many fully finished projects!

 and that the Messiah would make his home in your hearts through faith. 

Then, having been rooted and grounded in love, you will be able to understand, 

along with all the saints, what is wide, long, high, and deep - that is, 

you will know the love of the Messiah - which transcends knowledge, 

and will be filled with all the fullness of God.

~Ephesians 3:17-19

Blessings, Patti

Hand & Heart

"Heart's Content" Armchair Pinpoke

by Scattered Seed Samplers

I'm so excited about this piece!

I love the sentiment and I love the motifs.

But most of all, I love the unique finish 

and having a pincushion nearby on the arm of my chair or couch.

Now I just need to finish up my Valentine EPP project.

Thursday I will be heading down to Mom's.

I bet she will have some amazing finishes for me to share!

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

~ 1 John 4:16-18

Blessings, Patti

Furry Fall Friends

 

"Bittersweet Gatherings"

design by Tammy Black of Scattered Seed Samplers

 

Designed as a drum pinkeep, I loved the entire design so much that I wanted to see it all at once. So it became a sawdust stuffed pillow backed with a great vintage calico that I picked up at an estate sale some time ago. 

 

I love the little orange triangles on the sides.

 

and the squirrels and bittersweet, of course :)

 

I love squirrels with their sweet faces and bushy tails. So busy this time of year working on their winter stores of provisions. We have so many in our neighborhood with all of its many mature trees.

They amuse me with their antics as long as it doesn't include eating my home grown produce :)

 

Here are a few of my favorite squirrels:

 

A vintage Steiff squirrel surrounded by chalkware acorns

in an old treen trencher with make do repair.

 

Another vintage Steiff squirrel with velvet acorns on an antique candle holder.

 

Sweet squirrel by folk artist Ginny Henson.

 

And my newest dear squirrel by Lori Ann Corelis of The Spotted Hare.

While growing up, I remember walking with my grandfather hunting for the few rare black squirrels that resided in his neighborhood. I was so thrilled a few years back to spy a few in my own neighborhood now - they brought back sweet memories.

 

Isn't that face so sweet :)

 

Who is wise and understanding among you?

 Let them show it by their good life,

by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

~James 3:13

 

Blessings, Patti

Five Fun Finishes

"Lavender Pillow" designed by Lori Brechlin

in the book Summer at Notforgotten Farm.

Recently I have been trying to devote some time to "finishing" projects that are almost completed.

This is one of the finishes that I really love. 

A keeper that will live here on Winding Vine.

I love Lori's Farmhouse linen!

And the Lavender growing up the "L"

and the soft muted colors...

"Country Sampler Love is All Pinkeep"

design by Stacy Nash for Stacy's Girl Club with Country Sampler

Good thing that I finished this kit as the newest one has just arrived!

I finished off the back with a bit of wool and an antique mother of pearl button. 

I added a little scissor pocket.

"A Token of Spring"

Little Sparrow Pinkeep Club

design by Tammy Black of Scattered Seed Samplers

The next kit in this series will be out on the first day of summer.

It was designed as a pinkeep drum, but I loved the entire design and wanted to see the entire piece at once, so it became a pillow.

Our 30th wedding anniversary is in September. I have plans for a rather large sampler to commemorate it, but I am not very good with sticking with large projects. I decided to add our wedding year on the pillow since to me this design signifies the start of a family. If I don't get to the large project, this can be our anniversary commemoration :)

I love the little scallops on the edges.

I decided that I wanted the back to be as pretty as the front and so...

I added a bit of wool applique to echo the flowers in the design.

Finally I recently made a few more pentagon wool boxes for friends:

One in autumnal tones

And an antique shoe button closure.

And one in "seawater" with anantique Victorian cut-glass mourning button. 

I think that the heart on the inside lid has become my signature :)

There is still time to enter my little giveaway here.

And thanks for your overwhelming response to my June Offerings!

I already have ideas for July...

Bless the Lord, O you his angels,

    you mighty ones who do his bidding,

    obedient to his spoken word.

Bless the Lord, all his hosts,

    his ministers that do his will.

Bless the Lord, all his works,

    in all places of his dominion.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

~Psalm 103:20-22

Blessings, Patti