Lovely Designs of Rebekah L. Smith

“Thistles Table Runner”

By Rebekah L. Smith

 I started this runner at a class with Rebekah L. Smith (and my Mom) at Wheaten Woolens in June 2017.

In October 2019, I worked on it a lot while with my Bittersweet Stitching Sisters.

But I didn’t finish it.

Finally this May I finished it! 

And I am so thrilled with it 😄

It was so worth sticking with it!

I love the mix of the linen and wool.

The specialty stitches really make it.

And I love all the memories that it holds.

“Sweet Summer Harvest”

By Rebekah L. Smith

After I finished the Thistles Table Runner, I knew I wanted to stitch a small and this sweet design really filled the ticket. I have one more “Stitching Small” in the works and then it’s on to something even bigger 😉

Thank you Rebekah for such wonderful inspiring designs!

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

~ Romans 1:16

Blessings, Patti

Wow! Thank you so much!

Wow! What a response! I sure didn't expect that. I can't tell you how much each of you touched  my heart. I started this blog over ten years ago. I really did it for myself as an online journal and for my parents that lived several hours away. I was surprised when others found and followed me. 

Blog posts take a good amount of time to compile photos, load, organize and write. I started thinking that maybe blogging had become a thing of the past. Even though my intention was to do it for myself, I thought maybe this was too much time to devote to me when I could be doing other more productive things. Knowing that there are many that haven't moved on to Instagram and Facebook make me feel less old fashioned and feeling that maybe blogging is a productive use of my free time.

Thank you again for taking the time to comment.

I will continue on, but maybe at a slower pace than I would like.

Maybe that is why we like blogging - the slower pace - as someone mentioned it feels like writing and reading a letter that arrives in the mail.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 

"Pomegranates and More"

design by Maggie Bonanomi

for Wheaten Woolens class in June 2019

Mom and I both finished our class projects.

It's always fun to see their similarities and differences.

Here is Mom's.

Pretty true to Maggie's original.

And with Mom's work - always perfect :)

I tweaked mine just a bit, adjusting the birds to my liking and adding points to finish off the sides.

I love this as a late summer / early autumn piece and am enjoying having it on display now.

I'll be back soon to share some of our fun travels this summer.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

~Phillipians 4:4

Blessings, Patti

Wheaten Woolens 2019 ~ Part 3

Well you  know that some shopping had to occur on our trip ;)

And Wheaten Woolens is the place to do it!

The second I saw this kit, it was in my hands lol.

I have been contemplating this pattern for quite some time, but to have it kitted up and ready to go -

 I was all in :) 

I feel in love with this pattern too, so in my basket it went.

Have you ever tried these freezer paper sheets? 

They are wonderful! Simply put them in the copier and copy your pattern right on to it. No more spending lots of time tracing patterns. I only had a few sheets left at home, so I have been contemplating whether patterns are worthy of the sheet lol! 

Now that I am restocked, all patterns are worthy!

I saw my next purchase at Wheaten Woolens on our last visit.

I've thought about it ever since and knew that if she had any left, one would be going home with me.

She did have them in stock!

It's an apron made out of antique feed sack!

Isn't it great?!

Here is a close up of the fabric.

It was hard to choose one as they are each one of a kind. Some had the Bemis logo on the apron, but this one spoke to me. I thought it would be great in the garden with those great big pockets!

And for baking too. It is intended for rug hookers. 

I know it could be used while cleaning, but I rather not think about that ;)

Wheaten Woolens also had a lovely selection of hand-dyed trims. 

You know that I love my rick rack.

This fringe trim really intrigued me as well.

Hmmm, I'll have to find a little project to try it out on. 

Wheaten Woolens has a fabulous selection of necklaces and scissor fobs by Me and My Stitches.

Mom bought me the lovely necklace on the right. Thanks Mom!

And I splurged on the tree necklace - it reminds me of the Northwoods...

Since we made it to The Little Red Hen, we did some shopping there as well.

We only had 40 minutes until closing, so we had to work fast!

I picked up these great fat quarters of patriotic fabrics by Diamond Textiles.

And I found these sweet fabrics in the Christmas room.

Mom and I picked up some flannels - one of these will back our Maggie class project.

I even found these tiny antique quilt squares.

I  so enjoyed the bunny kit that my BFF, Kim, brought me back from this shop, 

that I decided to get another.

This cardinal called my name.

I've been contemplating this cross stitch pattern for some time and decided today was the day to buy it. The ticking that I found here will be perfect for finishing it!

(oops! It's upside down!)

And this magnetic pin bowl by Lori Holt Farm Girl Vintage was too cute to pass up!

It was a fabulous trip with Mom and we both enjoyed our time thoroughly!

Good thing we have another trip together in August to look forward to!

Let all the earth fear the Lord;
    let all the people of the world revere him.
   For he spoke, and it came to be;
    he commanded, and it stood firm.

~Psalm 33:8-9

Blessings, Patti

Wheaten Woolens 2019 ~ Part 2

"Pomegranates & More"

by Maggie Bonanomi

Class project at Wheaten Woolens

Mom and I were so thrilled with our class project with Maggie!

And look at the darling name tags that Beth Anne made for each of us!

Sew sweet!

We were so lucky to have nice weather.

Time to enjoy the lovely grounds of the shop and Beth Anne's home.

Lovely sights at every turn

and the flowers all abloom.

Mom and I were so glad that it was a two day class.

More time to visit with Maggie

and make progress on our class project.

And more time to shop :)

And we got to meet my friend Pam for dinner!

So much fun to catch up on Country Sampler's Stitch Camp which I missed this year.

And we made an extra stop on the way home.

The Little Red Hen must be seen to be believed!

Wheaten Woolens, a class with Maggie and The Little Red Hen - a perfect road trip!

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made;

    all the heavenly bodies by the breath of his mouth.

He gathered the oceans into a single place;

    he put the deep water into storehouses.

~Psalm 33:6-7

Blessings, Patti

Wheaten Woolens 2019 ~ Part 1

Mom and I were so happy to return to Wheaten Woolens!

The store is a paradise for all wool lovers!

A great selection of Valdani threads

a large assortment of wool

and wonderful models, patterns and books.

It's hard to decide where to look first!

Although this wonderful corner of Maggie Bonanomi designs pulled me in.

So many great designs and kits

Designs by Rebekah L. Smith were well represented as well.

so much to see!

I was so sorry to hear that both of Beth Anne's dogs had passed away.

But I was so excited to meet her new additions:

This is Max - doesn't he look comfortable?

Such a sweetheart! Who can resist this face!

And this is sweet Tasha!

A puppy full of energy :)

But after meeting everyone that had come to class, she settled down.

All that shopping at Wheaten Woolens can be exhausting :)

For the word of the Lord is right and true;

    he is faithful in all he does.

The Lord loves righteousness and justice;

    the earth is full of his unfailing love.

~Psalm 33:4-5

Blessings, Patti