Stitch from my Stash 2020

"Ready, Set, Snow'"

by Hands On Design

This has been on my "must stitch" pile for two years complete with the little clipboard!

I switched up the colors to match the buffalo plaid. 

The design was the perfect size for the clipboard stand!

I added some black rick rack to finish it off.

I am so happy with how it turned out!

It reminded me of a design that I stitched several years ago, 

but hadn't put it out as I no longer liked the finish. Time for  a redo!

"January: A Year in Chalk"

by Hands On Design

Now I love it!

I was inspired by Priscilla and Chelsea.

Priscilla had shown this tin for one of her finishes and I really liked it.

I picked it up on clearance at Hobby Lobby last year.

I added some white rick rack and 

the cute bow and snowman on the handle was on a gift from a friend!

I found the cute galvanized snowflakes on clearance at Hobby Lobby as well.

Thanks Priscilla & Chelsea for inspiring a few finishes! 

"Advent Candles"

by Heartstring Samplery

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw my Advent Sunday Stitching

I didn't finish them all by Christmas, so I just kept going each Sunday into the new year.

Now I'm ready for Advent 2020!

Here is a close up.

This December I plan to make a wreath for them to sit in.

I thought that this ribbon in my stash was a pretty good match.

And I backed them with a plaid homespun.

Now I've been working on:

"Trio of  Winter Houses"

by Waxing Moon Designs

I'm quickly running out of January days, so this may need to wait until next year to be finished...

Be completely humble and gentle; 

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2

Blessings, Patti

"It's a Major Award!"

In December, Zappy Dots held a Twelve Days of Christmas giveaway on Facebook.

I entered this photo of how I used one of their needle nannies in a finish.

I was absolutely thrilled when I found out that I won the grand prize!

I felt just like the father in the move "A Christmas Story"

and wanted to shout, "It's a Major Award!"

When the box arrived, it didn't say "Fra Gee Lay" ("It must be Italian") on the side, but I knew that it contained precious cargo...

It wasn't a leg lamp, but it was even better... 

Look at all these wonderful treasures! 

I just love all that they sent and am going to enjoy them so much!

I'm sure you will see them all in future posts.

Thank you  Zappy Dots for your generous grand prize!

Just a few days later, Mom and I each received another unexpected box in the mail.

This one was from Rebekah & Kelsey Smith.

In early December, Rebekah & Kelsey hosted

"Wool & Friends: A Christmas Gathering"

in Ohio to celebrate a book launch of their newest book.

Mom and I were unable to attend, so they sent us the table favors!

Aren't they so sweet?

Wonderful homemade potpourri, a sweet ivory bottle brush tree to enjoy all winter

the prettiest cookie that I ever did see and

Me - a contributor?! So special!

You can see more about where Rebekah & Kelsey will be by checking their website here.

Most of the Bittersweet Stitching Sisters decided to participate in an ornament exchange this Christmas and I thought that you might like to see them:

From Nicki to Linda

From Wendy to Nicki

From Carla to Wendy

From Linda to me

and here is what I stitched for Carla.

"Yuletide Shanty" by Plum Street Samplers

Since she doesn't put up a tree any longer, I decided to finish hers as a pincushion

in a little tart tin.

  

It was my first time doing this type of finish, but 

Vonna of The Twisted Stitcher walked me right through each step with her tutorial here.

Thank you so much for sharing Vonna!

Well I promise that this is my last Christmas post and I will be moving on now ;)

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, 

which were just as they had been told.

~Luke 2:20

Blessings, Patti

A final Christmas Finish

"Singing on its Way"

by Blackbird Designs

from their book 

"The Bells on Christmas Day"

I pretty much bought this book to stitch this piece :)

I fell in love the moment that I saw it.

The colors are so soft, it's hard to capture them in a photo.

That was my final Christmas stitching for 2019.

Now I've moved on to snowmen 

for January 2020 :)

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

~Luke 2:17-19

Blessings, Patti

A Prairie Schooler Christmas

when I found this frame, I knew exactly what pattern that I wanted to stitch for it!

The Prairie Schooler #175 Santa's Night

Lucky for me, the ornament would fit perfectly,

so I stitched it right away.

The frame is battery operated and I just love the soft lights!

I think that this frame was made for this pattern!

I haven't packed it away yet and am going to have a hard time doing so...

Since I am sharing my latest Prairie Schooler Christmas finish, I thought it would be fun to share some vintage finishes that I photographed before packing away for another year...

I stitched this over one on black 22 count back in the day.

Still a favorite :)

It's framed as a shadow box with glass and hard to hide the glare of the glass.

This quilt was a gift from my Mom

she personalized it

and signed and dated it

I love the antique mother of pearl buttons in the corners.

Amazingly she made a second one for my sister that year!

My sister and I were both expecting that Christmas and our sons were born three weeks apart a few months later... Such wonderful memories!

Mom also made these for my sons one Christmas when they were little.

Joe loved trains and Alex loved fire trucks - so they were perfect!

Then a few years later Mom made my sister and I matching gifts again!

again signed

and dated!

Aren't they amazing?!

I am so lucky to have such an amazing Mom!

Love you Mom!

I have one more Christmas finish to share in my next post...

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, 

praising God and saying,

 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

~Luke 2:13-14

Blessings, Patti

A Belated Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Where does the time go?!

We hosted several times in November & December and the months just slipped away...

I hope that everyone had lovely holidays.

I did get to the Christkindlmarket once this year.

And enjoyed it thoroughly.

Most of my stocking stuffers were purchased here.

The Christkindlmarket  feels so magical each year.

So many lovely treasures.

Such beautiful craftsmanship!

I am always so happy to put out my collection of miniature nativities.

And I enjoy the pretty sights in Chicago as I Christmas shop.

So pretty by day and night.

Leia was a big help in putting the lights on the Christmas Tree

And she is good at unwrapping gifts too! LOL!

 Meanwhile, as soon as Peanut's Christmas gift was unwrapped (a calming bed)...

he climbed right in and took a nap!

I did a bit of stitching through the holidays and have a few finishes to share soon...

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, 

and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

~Luke 2:8-11

Blessings, Patti