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

Shopping at Attic Needlework & A Giveaway

Can I just tell you that it is so hard to make any decisions when surrounded by so much loveliness!

I would have loved to have spent the day there leisurely perusing, but I knew that my family was waiting for me for a late lunch...

These Attic bags were the first thing to jump in my hand. I used the larger bag this weekend for a road trip and it was just perfect for stitching in the car. The lid lifts up and everything is still safely contained in case of a sharp turn or quick stop.

The Attic has many local designers and so of course a design or two from them was a perfect souvenir! I so love bleeding hearts and redware! Perfect! 

A few other patterns that I fell in love with. The Autumn Acorn pattern came with the wooden acorn.

These notecards are of gorgeous antique samplers with patterns on the back! LOVE!

One of Blackbird Designs newest patterns. I love the cover design, but it was the bonus pattern that took my breath away:

Sweetheart Pincushion! The darker red fabric was not the color called for in the pattern. Instead I chose Weeks Aztec Red Gingham - the gingham is very faint, but added an additional dimension. The mauve fabric is so unique I had to purchase it. I'll find something to stitch on it I'm sure. It is Dames of the Needle's "Cherry Pit Brown".

And a few miscellaneous notions:

The wooden Bee Skep needlebook kit is by Fern Ridge Collections,

Needlework Press glass cleaning cloth

Beautiful bone rings from Italy 

and handy little wooden ruler embossed with The Attic.

Thanks so much for joining me on my trip and letting me share. 

I'd like to give someone the chance to share in my blessings, so here's a little giveaway:

This giveaway is for a little wool pack from the Olde World Quilt Shoppe,

a little tin needle box from The Attic and a small project bag from The Attic.

This giveaway is open to all.

Simply leave a comment on this post, or if you are not on blogger, send an email to me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com with "Arizona Giveaway" in the subject line.

And tell me, what shop is on your bucket list?

I will use random.org on Monday, April 10th to select a winner. If you are a no reply blogger, please be sure to post your email address so that I can contact you :)

Good luck!

My salvation and my honor depend on God;

    he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Trust in him at all times, you people;

    pour out your hearts to him,

    for God is our refuge.

~Psalm 62:7-8

Blessings, Patti

Bucket List Stop #2~Attic Needlework

My fun didn't stop when I left The Olde World Quilt Shoppe as I drove directly to Attic Needlework!

The last time I was in Arizona, I was four blocks from the shop, but just couldn't make it there.

This trip I was absolutely going to get there!

Oh My! Was it worth it! I have never seen a cross stitch store this large and well stocked in my life!!!

I walked in the door and had no idea where to look first!

Should I go right, left, or straight ahead?!

So much to see and take in, it was best to stand in place and move very slowly lol!

This beautiful table caught my eye very quickly!

Isn't everything stunning?!

Attic Needlework is blessed with many local designers.

And their work and models appear throughout the store. 

Each sampler is an incredible work of art

That are appreciated even better in person.

I recently purchased this Stoneware Rabbit kit and it is also so pretty in the variety of spring colors.

While Attic Needlework is the go to place for samplers,

they also carry many other themes and this Christmas wall was stunning!

Could I please have one of each? ;)

Many of the models are stitched over one, which make them even more exquisite.

It brought back my years of stitching over one. But as I aged and my eyes did too, it's not practical for stitching on the train/bus/water taxi anymore. Hopefully I will go back to stitching over one someday when I am retired and stitching at home.

A bowlful of beauties

A tin of treasures

A case of museum quality masterpieces

How can one make any decisions when surrounded by such loveliness?!

This tray with a design by Threadwork Primitives is stunning - the colors so subtle and the velvet pincushion perfectly matched!

An entire display of lovelies by The Primitive Jewel

Stunning in progress samplers done on 40 - 50 count linen.

I simply can't tell you how wonderful my time was at Attic Needlework. It was a pleasure to be there with many other equally smitten stitchers. And it was an honor to meet kind Jean Lea the owner of this phenomenal stitching mecca.

Attic Needlework has a website here and be sure to sign up for their newsletters - they are wonderful! You can find past issues here. They also have a Facebook page here.

Thanks for letting me share this wonderful trip! In my next post, I'll share my shopping at Attic Needlework and have a little giveaway for joining me on this trip.

Yes, my soul, find rest in God;    my hope comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

~Psalm 62:5-6

Blessings, Patti

Shopping at The Olde World Quilt Shoppe

Can I just tell you how hard it was to make a decision while shopping at The Olde World Quilt Shoppe!!! I wanted one of everything ;) So, of course, I had to call Mom while shopping and tell her how awesome it was. and I had to text a few friends too!

These were a no brainers and immediately went in my basket. Some wonderful trim and these awesome little easel clip boards with darling wool kits!

Here is a closer pic. They also had prim white clipboards as well.

The designer is My Red Door Designs - so sweet! There were more, but I thought I should just start with two...

Two more pretty designs!

These are by Heart to Hand.

The Garden flags were hanging in the shop above the fireplace and I was so happy to see a kit available. The best part is it contains everything including rick rack and buttons. I can just dig right in.

And my final purchase by 1894 Cottonwood House. The kit contains all wool for both designs and even all the little beads, buttons and bells! I know that I have a huge wool stash at home, but it is so nice to be able to grab and go... And the wool colors were so perfect!

I *may* have already placed another phone order with The Olde World Quilt Shoppe and I *may* have already received it lol. I also *might* have done a little birthday and Mother's Day shopping for a rather special Mom. ;) Just saying...

I'm really hoping that the boys will want to go back to Spring Training again next year,
or even better take a road trip back with my stitching buddies!

I'm just realizing now that all my purchases were about wool! I never even made it to the beautiful quilt fabrics! Now I have to go back!!!

I have more to share from my Arizona Trip

Next up Bucket List Stop #2

Be sure to stay tuned as I will have my usual little giveaway at the end of my trip posts...

Truly my soul finds rest in God;    my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
~Psalm 62:1-2

Blessings, Patti 

Bucket List Stop #1~The Olde World Quilt Shoppe

My first bucket list stop was The Olde World Quilt Shoppe in Cave Creek, Arizona.

I guess I was a little antsy to get there as I arrived 45 minutes before they opened :)

I didn't mind reveling in the anticipation. Especially when this was the view from my parking spot:

 So pretty! I enjoyed the view, the sounds of the birds and a bit of stitching.

Before you knew it the doors were opened - right on time!

The moment I walked in the door, I knew that I would never want to leave!

The fixtures, the fabric, the wool, the patterns, the models!

Oh be still my pounding heart! I felt like I would hyperventilate!

The shop ladies were so kind and welcoming, they told me to take my time and enjoy...

So many cozy corners to just stand and try to take everything in...

A comfy couch for perusing your purchases.

(Or for your husband to sit and relax while you shop lol!)

Wool and more beautiful wool!

So many sweet vignettes!

So many of my favorite designers - Buttermilk Basin, 1894 Cottonwood House, Cottage at Cardiff Farms, just to name a few.

Then there were new discoveries - My Red Door Designs and Red Button Quilt Company.

Sometimes it was hard to focus, the beauty inside or  

The beauty outside.

I don't know how many times I walked around the store, just trying to take it all in.

I know that I couldn't see it all even if I stayed the entire day.

 

So many fun and unique finishes.

They even have a class room. I would have loved to have stayed to stitch and shop all day long,

but it was a family vacation and my allotted hour was up before I knew it.

Hey Bittersweet Stitching Sisters, I think we need to plan a road trip ;)

The Olde World Quilt Shoppe has a website here, and a Facebook page here.

They even have a closed Facebook group called The Olde World Woolies that you can ask to join.

I'll be back soon with my purchases.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel

~Ephesians 6:18-19

Blessings, Patti