Well, it's raining and raining and raining.....
If it doesn't stop soon and dry out enough for the lawn mower, our grass is going to be knee deep! I did manage to get some laundry done (it's a never-ending chore in my house) and donned the Haz-Mat suit to clean the boys bathroom. It looks and smells so much better now!
I finally framed a sampler that I stitched last year. Just in time for the summer holidays.
The pattern is from The Prairie Grove Peddler. The sampler was supposed to be all blue, but I wanted the center flag to stand out, so I changed it to red.
I have also stitched up some other small patriotic themed pieces. Three to be exact - but forgot to snap some pics. I guess that can wait until I finish them into something. I need to plan a trip to the Amish General Store to pick up some fabrics.
Finally, I have to share a beautiful RAK that I received from Carol of Stitching Dreams.
She is also the mother to three boys, although her boys are all young men. I sometimes ask her for advice about raising three boys and she relives some memories through the stories of mine. If you haven't been to visit her blog, please do. It is well worth the trip!
Isn't it lovely? It looks perfect next to my blue tatting lamp. I wish the picture was better, but with all the clouds and rain, it was the best I could get today. She also sent a LHN pattern and a wonderful blue thread from Nina's threads. I have already started to stitch this one!
Thank you so much Carol! It brings a smile to my face and will remind me of your friendship and kindness!
Thanks for stopping by!
17 comments:
Your RAK from Carol is just beautiful, I really enjoy reading Carol's blog.
LHN 'Singing the Blues' is definitely on my 'to do' list. Nina's 'old jeans' will be perfect for this project. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished on your blog.
I hope the rain eases soon!
The piece Carol stitched for you is gorgeous. Love also the rest of her RAK. Just lovely.
The framed piece looks beautiful as well. Hopefully the weather eases a bit soon. :)
Love that giant red frame. Molly helped me pick a couple today, and one was huge. Of course!
Your framed piece is gorgeous Catherine. I love the bit of red in the center. I admired your RAK over on Carol's blog - lucky you to have received it. Isn't her stitching just divine?!
Love the framed piece! The RAK from Carol is wonderful too. Isn't the rain awful? I feel so humid....
I am a lover of all things patriotic. Your sampler is beautiful...glad you put color in there.
A very sweet RAK indeed. You're a lucky girl.
In case I didn't say it already...it was SO VERY NICE to see you while I was in that area. I hope to meet with you the next time I'm in that neck of the woods.
We are finally seeing some sunshine after days and days of rain. I am sporting a farmers tan today to prove it! Sooooo sexy!!!
NOT!!!
Beautiful RAK! Love the patriotic picture.
Your framed piece is gorgeous Catherine and your present is beautiful. Sorry you've had so much rain, it must be our share because here in the East of UK we are desperate for rain!
Hugs Chris x
It's been raining like crazy here too but happily the sun is shining brightly today :) Beautiful pillow finish and the sampler looks great framed.
Raining here all week so I feel your (wet) pain. :)
That piece from Carol is darling. I love all her work. She's such a doll.
Great framed piece too!!
Your RAK from Carol is beautiful.
Your framed piece looks fantastic :)
I'd be more than happy to have some of your rain here in Florida. It's so HOT and dry here. Ugh!
I cannot even imagine your framed piece stitched in all blue. You made a wonderful substitution!
Carol is a wonderful stitcher and she sent a lovely RAK piece!
I stitched the same Prairie Grove Peddler piece, but your addition of the red stripes is awesome!
Pam
Your flowers are lovely, Catherine... at least all the rain is good for them. :) I love your Prairie Grove Peddler Patriotic stitch... just lovely in that frame and I love the red! I really want to start something patriotic this week.
What a sweet and lovely RAK from Carol... the cushion is so beautiful and I love Singing the Blues...
Blessings always in stitches...
I love patriotic stuff--just wish that I would stitch more of it! Your stitching is wonderful and the frame is perfect for it.
Carol did a great job on the RAK! She is such a lovely person.
Love your beautiful Prairie Grove Peddler patriotic piece, and the piece from Carol is just wonderful too.
We had a great deal of rain here last week too, but I'll take that over the floods and tornadoes that have devastated so many areas in the states this year! God Bless those dear people in those areas, for all of their losses!
What a very pretty RAK, send some of that rain to south east UK please our gardens are so dry!!
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