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

Boxwood & Berries 2016 ~ Part 3 and a little giveaway...

I thought I would share my shopping...

At Country Sampler I found some great repro cottons, velvet, and trims.

And some wonderful hand dyed linen and patterns, too.

They had some great French General variety packs that I couldn't resist after all the French General inspiration ;) I was thinking this might be great for some EPP hexagons...

The Bittersweet Sisters took a little trip to JJ Stitches after I had to leave.

They were so sweet and generous

- they bought me the Bounty turkey kit!!! Love it! Thank you Sisters!!!

I did a little antiquing on my way up.

Love the hexagon shaped jar filled with vintage threads and two antique pin cushions - too sweet to pass up.

Thanks for joining me on my quick little trip. Here's a little giveaway that I picked up:

A fat quarter with matching chenille trim and a lace trim I bought at Country Sampler and two skeins of Japanese thread from French General.

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post or email me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com with "B&B Giveaway" in the subject line. And tell me what do you like to look for in your travels?

I'll pick a winner on Saturday, November 26th.

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;    where morning dawns, where evening fades,
    you call forth songs of joy

~Psalm 65:8

Blessings, Patti

Boxwood & Berries ~ Part 2

Day Two of Boxwood & Berries and we were greeted by this pretty sight at our seats.

Our day with Stacy Nash!

Our project - an entire sewing ensemble.

Love this wee sewing basket and persimmon fob.

The three part tray features my favorite summer fruit - strawberries.

Sew many sweet details.

Love them all.

In the evening, our group headed over to Frank Lloyd Wright's Talesin Visitors Center.

Where we dined in this beautiful room.

And here is the entire Boxwood & Berries group. 

Day 3 and we are ready to start our day with Maggie Bonanomi.

Our stunning project!

I just love the wonderful colors.

And all the awesome details.

I was able to stay for instructions before the calls came with two simultaneous medical emergencies for two different family members in two different parts of the state and I was off and running.

I may have missed the second half, but I am so grateful to have spent time with my Bittersweet Sisters at our favorite needlework gathering.

You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,    God our Savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
    and of the farthest seas,
who formed the mountains by your power,
    having armed yourself with strength,
who stilled the roaring of the seas,
    the roaring of their waves,
    and the turmoil of the nations.

~Psalm 65:5-7

Blessings, Patti

Boxwood & Berries 2016 ~ Part 1

In September, the Bittersweet Sisters attended Boxwood & Berries.

A beautiful time of year to be at the Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI.

Our talented teachers.

It was a five day event, but I was only able to attend for 2 1/2 days.

I was so grateful to be there, even for that amount of time.

It was a wonderful respite before the stressful days ahead.

The schoolroom is always so inspiring.

Beauty surrounded us.

Gorgeous needlework that made your fingers itch to create...

Kaari Meng of French General was our first teacher.

It was so interesting to hear her story and to see how she goes about curating her fabric collections based on antiques.

So many beautiful antique fabrics!

At each place setting we found these lovely bags.

Filled with neat notions.

And here was the day's project.

Traditional Japanese Sashiko embroidery on antique French fabrics 

mounted on our French General linen bags.

Oh what a thrill to go through all of these beautiful antique French fabrics, choosing just the right pieces for our own bags.

Kaari and her friend Mogul.

Here you can see how far three of the Bittersweet Sisters got on their projects that day...

Mine is in the middle. I'm sorry to say that it hasn't been picked up since, but I will definitely complete it as a souvenir of that lovely day...

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;

    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

He will call on me, and I will answer him;

    I will be with him in trouble,

    I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life I will satisfy him

    and show him my salvation.”

~Psalm 91:14-16

Blessings, Patti

Boxwood & Berries 2015

Last week was Boxwood & Berries at Country Sampler.

I could not attend this year :( as I was unable to get away.

When the photos started appearing on Facebook, I really started missing it. 

Three of the Bittersweet Stitching Sisters, Maggie Bonanomi and Stacy Nash were all fairly close to my house - 3.5 hours each way.

Finally I decided that I needed to make a quick trip up to Country Sampler just to say hello and Bittersweet Sister, Kim also came along :)

As you can see Maggie & Stacy's projects were awesome!

Above is the outside of a wonderful cash box lid by Stacy and here is the inside:

Wool & Velvet applique - gorgeous!

Stacy also designed a set of lovely sewing needfuls to keep in the box.

Maggie also taught this fantastic pomegranate pincushion.

It was lovely to see Deb's show and tell!

and some of Maggie's own projects from this year.

Classes that she has taught across the country.

The weather was beautiful and it is always wonderful to visit Spring Green in the autumn.

A stop at the farmers market was in order.

I was so happy to take the quick trip, but wish I would have attended.

You can be sure that I registered for Boxwood & Berries 2016 before I left!

I'm not going to miss it again ;)

And such a happy day to be with my Bittersweet Stitching Sisters again after less that a month. Unfortunately Wendy was back home in Maine and not with us. We made a toast to her, but it just wasn't the same without her! We missed you Wendy!

I'll be back shortly with the winner of the giveaway...

 "Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

Galatians 6:2

Blessings, Patti