Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Crazy, hectic times...

Crazy hectic times are here.  Thanks to those of you that noticed I haven't been here in a while and sent emails to make sure everything was okay.  The last few weeks have been filled with baseball practices, games and tournaments, family visits, scouts, and school field trips. 
There have also been birthday surprises, exchange arrivals and very few stitching moments.  The few and far between moments have barely added any threads to my tusal jar.  You may have to look closely to see any difference since last month!

I did manage to get some pieces in their frames.
First up is the piece my mom stitched for me.
Next is the Humility Sampler by Heartstring Samplery.
And finally is the Treasured Pinkeeps by Pineberry Lane.  I stitched the version that says, "mother" and moved the bottom border down, so that I could add my initials, my mother's, my grandmother's and my great-grandmother's.  I love how this turned out.

This week the Strawberry Sampler, in honor of Earth day and Arbor day, is going green for their Wacky Wednesday sale!  Click here for more info!

I will be back soon to share the birthday and exchange goodies with you!

“Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.”
― A.A. Milne




31 comments:

carol fun said...

Beautiful finishes! Love the Treasured Pinkeep piece - the personalization makes it extra special. Hope you get good weather for all the sporting events!

Christina said...

Your framed pieces are beautiful Catherine. I especially like the Frame on treasured pin keeps - it's beautiful.
It sounds like things have been hectic for you! Looking forward to seeing your exchange goodies.

Veronica said...

I just love seeing your framing. It's all so wonderfully done. Hope everything has calmed down some and that you'll be blogging more. You certainly have been missed.

Hugs,
Veronica.

Mouse said...

ooooo been having a drool fest at your finished framed pieces .... knew you were busy ,you have young kids ...lol
looking forward to seeing your goodie photos :)
love mouse xxxxx

Lois said...

Catherine, lovely to see a post from you. I know how hectic things can be at times. All your framed pieces look fantastic!

Chris said...

Hey Catherine,
Glad to hear that things are good, just busy.
All your framed pieces are lovely, i especially like the Pineberry piece and the way you personalized it and the fabulous frame.

Margaret said...

Oh my gosh -- those frames! Those pieces in the frames! lol! Your framing is sooooo pretty! Great choices for frames all around. Spring is often a busy time of year with kids, isn't it? We just got through with the HS musical so at least that's over. :D

Pat said...

Lovely finishes Catherine. Love your frame choices. You are so lucky to live near TSS.

Vickie said...

Wow! Beautiful stitching in gorgeous frames. ♥

Katrina said...

Gorgeous,love all the stitched pieces and the frames are just beautiful!!

Christine said...

Gorgeous finishes all framed up! Pineberry Lane patterns are among my favorites!
Smiles
Christine

Julie said...

Beautiful framed stitching. I love the idea of all your 'mum' initials on the one piece.

Anna van Schurman said...

Fabulous framing!

Sweet Sue said...

Lovely post and finishes Catherine, your family initials truly reflect your heartfelt tribute:)

butterfly said...

Great framed stitching all look just wonderful.
We have rain rain rain here hope you have much better weather, hugs.

pam said...

Amazing framed pieces. Hard to pick which one I like best. Hugs

BrendaS said...

Beautiful framing!

Anne said...

You sure have been busy! It's that time of year I think...as I've been smokin' busy too :D

LOVE the framed pieces and I think my favourite is the Treasured Pinkeeps by Pineberry Lane. Really love how you put the initials of your mom, and grandmom's too!! Such a great heirloom!!

valerie said...

Was it your birthday Catherine?! Happy birthday! I love all your framing. Sounds like your boys are keeping you busy and on your toes. I've been missing my stitching too and wish I could go home right now and sit and stitch! lol

Carol said...

I figured you had just been super busy lately, Catherine...glad to know that was the case. Your framed pieces are lovely. I especially love the frame on the Humility Sampler--really gorgeous wood!

So sorry I missed your birthday... I do hope it was a happy one :)

Linda said...

Your framed pieces are gorgeous.

Linda

Penny said...

Beautiful stitching and framing! The frame colors are just perfect! Treasured Pinkeeps is wonderful - I love to see pieces personalized.

Ranae said...

Fantastic framing to show off your beautiful stitching

Krista said...

Lots of great stitchings and framings, Catherine! Sounds like you have been so busy, that is how it goes this time of year it seems. Have a wonderful day!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful finishes!

Love the frames you chose too.

Sally said...

Your framed pieces are beautiful Catherine :)

Myra said...

Yes, I have missed you but knew those boys were keeping you hopping. No rest for the weary they say.
Your framed pieces are gorgeous.

Patty C. said...

Beautiful work - You did a lovely job with the framing !!!

Susan said...

Beautiful framing jobs, they are perfect for the pieces.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

What fabulous frames you've picked for wonderful pieces! Love 'em all!

This is a busy time of year and I miss having all those activities with my boys! They don't last long.

Lynn said...

Your framed finishes are all so lovely! I love your frame choices especially the one on the Pineberry Lane design.