Pennies from Heaven ~ Volume 19b

"Christmas Pears"

by Lola Designs 2

kitted by Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop

More wonderful finishes by Mom!

I love the combination of colors on this one.

And, of course, Mom's stitches are perfect!

Such a timeless design.

"Snow Buddies"

design by Primitive Gatherings

Mom used her own wools and I love the ones that she chose.

I love all the details on this design.

"Plaid Tongue Rug"

design and kit by Cee Rafuse

Couldn't you just look at this rug all day?! 

So many wonderful wool plaids!

Mom worked on blanket stitching the individual tongues a lot while she was undergoing treatment.

A piece that she could be productive on when she didn't have the stamina

 to focus on something more involved.

A truly amazing piece!

Mom had one more finish that deserves a post all of its own ;)

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed. As obedient children, do not be shaped by the desires that used to influence you when you were ignorant. Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy. For it is written, “You must be holy, because I am holy.”

~1 Peter 1:13-16

Blessings, Patti

Happy Valentines Day!

Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day!

design by Kathy Barrick

(I like that my husband and  I have the same initials.)

Thought I would share a few more Valentine displays.

Sewing pocket design by Stacy Nash for Country Sampler Girls Club 

and dove created by Stacy Nash

I believe the hearts are old Maggie Bonanomi designs - I created them many years ago.

My latest addition!

A creation by Cee Rafuse of Early Style Penny Rugs

I love the colors, design and especially the wool binding!

Thanks Cee for adding the sweet label!

I went on a little road daytrip with friends on Saturday and come home to these. 

I love their rosey pink color!

I am blessed with a very sweet husband!

I'm working on a few Valentine projects that didn't get finished in time -

one wool and two cross stitch. I hope to finish soon and will share them when I do.

To me, Valentine's Day isn't a romantic holiday, but rather a day to let those we love know how much they mean to us - family, friends, pets, co-workers. Even to celebrate our love of God. For at least one day, to surround the world with love and inclusion rather than hate and divisiveness.

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love,

I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge,

and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,

but do not have love, I gain nothing.

~1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Blessings, Patti

A Winner & Vacation Stitching

 Chippewa Flowage, Hayward, Wisconsin

Do not read this post if you are hungry!

Wow! You readers really like your pie ;) I had 81 entries and lots of favorite types of pies:

fruit filled - blueberry, lemon, blackberry, huckleberry, cherry, strawberry rhubarb, peach

meringue - chocolate, lemon

cream - chocolate, coconut, banana, 

pecan and shoofly and too many more to mention,

but the most popular were apple and pumpkin! Of course all pies taste better with ice cream!

And I loved Vicki Jo's comment: 

"Or as my Daddy used to say, he had 4 kinds of pie as his favorites: hot, cold, one crust and two crust!"

The random winner of the little giveaway is OhioLori (who likes Cherry and Peach btw)!

Congratulations OhioLori! Send your mailing address to me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com and I will send your package on its way...

 In my vacation posts, I shared my stitching as it progressed.

 It was a fun project 

And I thought it was very appropriate for my location.

 Cee Rafuse of Early Style Penny Rugs based this rug on the antique above.

This is Cee's design.

I bought her kit of hand dyed vintage wool and her wonderful hand dyed string for stitching.

And here is my rendition:

I decided to omit the year and substitute two flowers. Then in each corner I added familiar creatures that live around the cabin - song birds, ducks / loons, squirrels / chipmunks and a beaver that swims up the channel by our cabin and then crosses the road each night at 9:00.

It's my favorite souvenir of our time at the cabin.

 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

“Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

~Luke 12:32-34

Blessings, Patti

Not Quite Pennies from Heaven~Volume 9

Since I just visited Mom and Dad two weeks prior, I didn't think that she would have anything to share...

I was wrong ;)

Love this sweet Maggie Bonanomi design from Primitive Quilts & Projects magazine.

such bright happy colors.

I have a finish to share as well!

"Heart 'n' Hands"

by Cee Rafuse of Early Style Penny Rugs

Why is it that at my house the second a wool mat goes down a photo bomber appears?!

Hello sweet Peanut with your shaggy winter hairdo!

Those eyes make my heart melt every single time...

I'll wait until you move to take the rest of my photos :)

I LOVE Cee's vintage hand-dyed wools!!!

And her aged string and binding just set off the look - an instant antique (lookalike)!

Mom and I also prepped our mats from the January Maggie Club project from Country Sampler.

I think that Mom has hers done already, but mine hasn't come back out of the project bag yet...

we will have to share them at our next visit.

We think it will be fun to work on a club project together each time I visit.

Guess I better go back really soon!

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect"

~1 Peter 3:15

Blessings, Patti

A Little February Stitching...

 

This time of year my stitching is sporadic at best. It gets pushed to the side along with blog posting and reading, Facebook, baking and all those other things that I enjoy.

It's busy season at work and the hours that I'm not working, I'm doing laundry, errands and all the other chores.

This is when I really enjoy my train commute - those 20 to 25 minutes are "me" time!

 

I've so enjoyed my time with Holly, but now that we are fully into February,

I've decided to let her take a little rest, as this project was calling my name:

 

Notforgotten Farm's newest kit for the Little Stitches Handwork Club!

This design called to me immediately begging to be stitched!

The only time that it is being touched is on the train, but it is enough to make me happy :)

I'm hoping to have it finished by Valentine's Day.

~*Please note that the fun thread holders shown above are by Lori Brechlin of Notforgotten Farm and can be found here.*~

 

After I finished cooking our spread for the Super Bowl, I started a new wool project.

I'm loving the old-timey look of the old wools and aged string.

 

This is a kit by Cee Rafuse of Early Style Penny Rugs.

Not good for a crowded commuter train,

it is waiting patiently for me by my stitching chair at home...

 

My posts will continue to be sporadic for a bit, but I am looking forward to busy season coming to a close and some sense of routine returning...

 

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts."

~Deuteronomy 6:4-6 

 

Blessings, Patti

Pennies from Heaven ~ Volume 5 Part 1

Well yesterday's blog post was not to be.

My photos and blogger were not cooperating. 

But today is a brand new day and things look like they are working...

Mom had so many finishes, that I will be splitting it into two posts of loveliness :)

The top photo is a Maggie Bonanomi design from one of the Needl Love Thread books.

This wonderful patriotic penny rug is by Primitive Gatherings and the kit was a Mother's Day gift.

Great job Mom! I love how she used binding around the edge. She finished it on Flag Day and noted it on a tag on the back.

And it looks lovely on her entry way table!

This is another Maggie Bonanomi Needl Love Threads book design. 

We both did it in different color ways and it looks so totally different!

You can see my version here.

This sweet mat is A Piece of Work design.

Here is one of my favorites this visit!

Made from an absolutely gorgeous kit by Cee Rafuse.

It's the first time Mom did the feather stitch and of course it is perfect! Would we expect anything less ;)

The colors are so subtle and aged - be still my heart!

This stunner is Botanical Wool Runner by Maggie Bonanomi.

You can find the pattern here.

Mom did it in this wonderful tonal mode of ivory and green that really shows off the intricate design.

You just have to see it close up!

*sigh* Sew beautiful!

Lucky us! It lives in my parents guest room, so my sister and I got to sleep with it at the foot of our bed.

And one final bright happy piece before I close tonight...

An abbreviated version of Garden Row by Threads the Bind.

I hope you enjoy Mom's work as much as I enjoy sharing it!

What a joy to have a crafting family :)

"to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you"

~I Thessalonians 4:11

Blessings, Patti