Stitching With A View

A Finish!

2011-12-17T18:09:00.000-08:00

It's been a busy time of year for me with the singing...BUT I managed to get my Bouquets

FINISHED!!!!

Jardin Prive Bouquets

I also worked on the Spicy Spiral Quilt for my coffee table for Christmas!

Christmas Spicy Spiral

Have a great weekend and stitch with happy fingers!

Simply Sunshine

2011-11-18T18:24:00.000-08:00

A New project ...Ink Circles ...Garden Stars on Simply Sunshine 32 ct Lugana evenweave.
I saw this fabric at Ann's store.. Knowledge and Needles and had to have it..the colour is so vibrant.
Then I had to pick out a chart and decided on this one..I'm sticking to the colour it calls for and I'm hoping the greens will be pretty on the yellow.
What do you think? pretty cool eh?

Ink Circles Garden Stars

On the weekend at the retreat My Mom and Kathy contributed to the ornie exchange and this is what she got....it's the one Kathy made..she is just thrilled .she taught Kathy how to stitch many years ago ..so this has a lot of meaning to her...and of course Kathy has been my best friend for 30 years.

Adriana

Anne..(no Blog) bought me this awesome yarn and gave it to me yesterday. We saw some of this type of yarn being knit on the weekend..so we thought it would be fun to try and make the scarf...yes it sure is my colour. FUN!

Bernat Twist and Twirl

I'm coming along quite nicely on her John Clayton Summer Meadow...as you can see I've put it aside to knit..lol..I'll get back to it soon. Your fault Anne you bought the yarn.!

Summer Meadow by
John Clayton

Well 2 post in a week....I hope you can deal with it..hahaha.

Have a great weekend and
Stitch with happy fingers!

Weekend Retreat

2011-11-13T20:22:00.000-08:00

I had a lovely weekend stitching and enjoying the company of some amazing stitchers.
Ann of Knowledge and Needles hosted the November retreat at The Timber house near Brighton.
THANK YOU ANN !!!!!

Clare Bernie Ann

Her Husband prepared a scrumpious lunch with the help of his good friends Bruce and Lucy.....
THANK YOU DAN And also Bruce and Lucy!!

Raspberry Trifal

OH MY it was all soooooo good.

We exchanged Ornaments.... They were all so lovely.

Ann made this one , Lucky Judie.

I just can't post all of the ornaments there were 18 so here are just a few.

I made this one.

I have posted some Pictures and so will Dani and Bonnie, So hopefully we will have covered alot of great pics.

I received this one made by Sheila.

Stitched by Adriana ...my Mom

Snowman by Barb.

So I hope you have a look at Dani and Bonnie's posts when you can. I know they took lots of pictures.
Once again...It was lovely to share a nice weekend with all of those that were at the retreat.

Stitch with happy fingers!

Something to blog about !

2011-10-14T16:08:00.000-07:00

I know, I know...It's been soooo long.

This will be worth the wait.
My mother decided she needed something to stitch,...I had been wanting to do this Halloween fairy so she said she would do the stitching and I did all of the BS and Beading.

Halloween Fairy
Nora Corbett
Crossstitch and needlework Sept 2008

I will finish it this week so Mom can hang it on her door at the retirement home for Halloween.
This is so special for me...to have a piece we both worked on...she turned 95 this summer past.
Amazing!!
I have been working on a couple of other things...A Christmas ornie for an exchange in November and......of course I can't show it yet.

My Jardin Prive SAL.

My friend Anne was away for a few days and brought back a gift of fat quarters for me...I LOVE them, thanks Anne.

I'm going to buckle down and do lots of stitching...need to get caught up.

I have been quilting as well, taking a class or 2 and this is the results!

Spicy spiral on my coffee table

I took a pic on the floor so you can see the colours

This has been so much fun to sew..I'm working on one for Halloween too!
Hmm maybe another blog when it's done...hahaha.
I'm so bad...I just don't have the blogging Mojo.

I hope you are having a wonderful fall and
Stitch with happy fingers!

Gifts

2011-08-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

Bonnie spent the day with me on Saturday...she brought me a lovely fob that she made for my birthday. The music note charm is such a wonderful touch!

She also was on a hunt for me and found this VERY pretty scissor frog for me...she has a good way with the store owner and got me a good deal!

So I've added my scissors to it and love the look.

My mother made me this lovely stitched piece and framed it herself for my birthday...it has a place of honour on my stitching cabinet.
I love it soooo much!

It was my Mothers 95th birthday yesterday and we had dinner at my brother and SIL (Both standing) My other brother is beside me with my other SIL at the end of the table. Mom at the head.

Mom enjoyed having just a small do with just her family!
It was a wonderful dinner!

My family

I am the luckiest person in the world to have my Mother and my brothers living within minutes to my home!
We are close in all ways! That in itself is a gift from God!!!

Stitch with happy fingers.

Stitches for friends!

2011-08-13T09:41:00.000-07:00

My friend Nan is making a quilt with the Prairie Schooler Alphabet so our Thur. group is helping her out by stitching some of the letters for her. I'm doing S is for Sewing..what a fun stitch!

Anne (Nan's daughter) was struggling with the next piece and was going to throw it away...I volunteered to finish it for her!!! it is quite difficult because of some long crosses over 1&2

John Clayton

This is what it will look done...It really is so lovely..I couldn't bear to see it get thrown out. I have worked on the trees and so far so good...Anne has stitched the trees on the left so she actually did quite a bit!

Have a great week all and stitch with happy fingers!

A walk on the beach.

2011-07-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

I'm so bad about blogging..but I will try to update you.
I've been doing lots of singing and trying to keep up with my stitching.

Presqu'ile Beach I

Anne a fellow stitcher

the water was lovely and warm

A young walking friend

The weather has been so hot I finally went out walking the last couple of days. Yesterday a friend ( Anne) called and she and I walked on the beach not 4 min. from where we live. We are so fortunate.
This is Lake Ontario and the Park is a Provincial park called Presq'ile Park!

I joined in to help finish a RR for a Friend I did the Y & Z....Kathy was part of this too and Dani gets to finish it !

Jardin Prive SAL

This the next installment of the SAL I'm doing with a group of Stitchers I have met over the years.

Back from the framer ..my Mira RR .
Yippee I love how it looks! Thanks to Ann, Dani, Christin, Kathy, Barb, Lisa, Judie, Bonni,e Angie and my Mom Adriana .They used their imagination and Mira charts to come up with this lovely piece of work. I laid out the squares and gave them one request BLING!!!!! Oh yes I did the Middle one.

MIRA RR.

So there you have it!
Stitch with happy fingers and see you soon

SAL and I'm on the road again.

2011-07-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of my Jardin Prive SAL.
It is a sweet stitch.

Last night I went with my traveling friends to Niagara falls on the way to Cleveland.

Wow it was so beautiful we saw an hour and a half of fireworks from the window in the casino and had a perfect seat while we ate dinner. After dinner we walked down to see the lights at the falls. It was midnight and lovely and warm.

The morning we left for Cleveland.

pretty lights.

Tomorow we will go see the rock and roll hall of fame and some other places here in Cleveland.
We intend on seeing at least one ball game Jays vs Indians (thursday)...maybe tomorrow night we will see the Yanks vs Indians too...if we can get tickets.... we hear that it's sold out...lets hope..

I do have stitching with me but never much time to stitch.
I did quite a bit on my HAED and forgot to take a picture. I'll do that when I get home in a few days!

Stitch with happy fingers!

FRAMES.

2011-06-22T17:32:00.000-07:00

I have my finished pieces back with wonderful frames.

Nantucket Sampler

JBW done on 55 count french linen stitched with french silk thread.

Mirabilia ..Seaside Kingdom

I'm very pleased with them.
I've been stitching quite abit but I will save the pics for the next post!
I hope you have a good week and,
Stitch with happy fingers.

Awesome Weekend

2011-06-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

Boy I don't know where to start..It was just a wonderful weekend of stitching with friends at a lovely cottage at Honey harbour On Georgian Bay Ont.
If you would go to Bonnie's blog ( here) She has a wonderful photo of the cottage where we stayed and gave a very good description of our weekend.
We did a lot of stitching and eating..

this is where the cottage is

Kathy and I arrived at noon Thursday and had lunch at a little cafe!

Shiela our hostess

My cozy spot to stitch

Kathy had a comfy spot too!

Coffee in the sunshine

Shiela and Jim were generous hosts.
Yummy BBQ and Ice cream cake.

Loon and Chick by Sue Coleman

After the weekend

I worked on my Loon. Just the perfect setting.
I feel I got lots done..it is wonderful to stitch on!

It was fun to catch up with my friends.
Christin has shared some pics too. There are links on Bonnie and Kathy's blog.

Stitch with happy fingers.
Until the next time!

It's about time!

2011-06-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

Well I'm going to try this blogging again...boy have I ever been lax.
Now I have been stitching and busy singing and reading ..
Oh yes I've taken up quilting too.
So lots going on.
I have a NEW laptop...it's wonderful!

I'm working on a SAL with some ladies I know and I'm enjoying it so much.
It is called Jardin Prive from a french designer called Creation Nathalie.
I changed the colours to my liking but they are all beautiful. We have many different colours and sizes.

2nd segment of SAL

Bagatelle 1'st row

Bagatelle is coming along!

thank you gift

A little thank you gift I stitched for a friend.

Dani's quilt squares

This is the cover I made for my new Kindle e-reader. Kathy had the pattern for this and I took it upon
myself to make it!!

I had stitched this Jennette Douglas a year or so ago and it fit perfect so I was able to incorporate the 2 together.

I will try and be a bit more diligent with the blogging now that I have my new computer!!!

Stitch with happy fingers.

Homeward Bound

2011-02-26T16:52:00.000-08:00

I've been having a wonderful trip and I'm so sorry I didn't blog more...I have only had a bit of time in the evenings to post so I have been useing facebook to put up my pictures.
We are heading home tomorrow and it should take 6-7 days depending on the weather. We are giving it lots of time.

Shopping makes me tired.

How will we get it all home

A stitched piece in The oldest Yarn Shop still running in the USA

1904

stash

Yesterday We shopped.... Such fun.
As you can see I had a good time. They had a bit of everything..The fabric was from a store next door.
When I get home after 6 weeks on the road I'll get back to stitching and blogging.
I miss you all.
Stitch with happy fingers!

Bagatelle in Albeqerque

2011-02-01T19:09:00.000-08:00

Palo Dufro the second largest Canyon in USA

Those were taken driving to Albuquerqe.--------
then touring in the city!
I also posted more on Facebook.

They wouldn't let us take many photo's here ..but it Was an wonderful exibit!

paintings on the wall outsde

We drove throught the city and it's many many painted walls I particularliy loved the sun flower.

I stitched in the van yesterday because I had withdrawal...but it was hard because I was enjoying the scenery onroute to Albequerque NM. So no Baggy to show I just did border.
We had some amazing views.
I hope you enjoy my journey with me!
Stitch with happy fingers.

Joplin Mo.

2011-01-29T20:12:00.000-08:00

We are halfway to Yuma, but we will be longer getting to that point because we have a lot of touring to do.
Yup we are headed for Albuquerque New Mexico. So we have lots to see between here and there.
Our plan is 2 days in Albuquerque and then 2-3 in the sedona area and the grand canyon.

Dinner in Birch-Run near Frankenmuth

The worlds largest Christmas store in Frankenmuth Mi.

Their most amazing Hummel collection

Worlds largest Cross Effingham.Ill.

The worlds largest hot-dog...ya think

Just a few pics for those of you who aren't on Facebook.
Do you think this hotdog is WW friendly???
We are on the way to Yuma Az. but will be stopping at Albuquerque and Sedona to do some touring.
I stitched today while waiting for the lineup for the car wash...we came through lots of snow so needed to clean the windows for pics.
Off to bed for a good sleep..More navigating tomorrow......!
Things are going well.

Frankenmuth

Stitch with happy fingers.

I'm on my way today!

2011-01-26T09:41:00.000-08:00

Well my holiday starts today..I'm packed and READY!!

I hope to keep you posted about my journey. I'm going on a car trip with 2 friends .
We are traveling to the South west USA!
New Mexico, Arizona California, Los Vegas Nevada, Utah .then home..we will be away for 40days.

I'm sooooo excited!!!
I will post pictures on Facebook for those of you who have it and I will put some on my blog as well.

I'm taking my stitching because we're staying in Hotels, so I will have my evenings free once in awhile.
I can't believe it I've been waiting to go on a trip like this for a long time!!!

Long Dog Bagatelle

Here is an update of Baggy!!
What an entertaining stitch this is...I love it!

Well folks stitch with happy fingers and I'll be in touch soon on the road!!

A Little Help from a friend!

2011-01-15T10:37:00.000-08:00


I think this colour works

I was at My DB and SIL for supper Thursday and their kitty Mitsy was helping me stitch.. She is so sweet!
She was having fun playing with my thread you had to watch she didn't run off with it.

Hmmm...whats in the Bag?

May I come up?

In the afternoon we were stitching at Ann's our LNS and spent more time watching the many birds at the feeder....didn't get much stitching done..
I took some photo's

A large Hawk

A stunning woodpecker

I need to add this one..he is almost upside down going after the suet.

Red Breasted Woodpecker...

Now for my update on the stitching...
I had to take out the big square and restitch it ..out by one Yikes!
Cirques des Carreaux by ink cirles.on black lugana 32 ct.

CdC Jelly fish threads

Have a wonderful weekend.
We are having lots of snow today So I'm going to watch movies and stitch!
Stitch with happy fingers!

Second week.

2011-01-11T16:24:00.000-08:00


Long Dog Bagatelle

This is so cool...I think this is going to be fun to stitch ...BUT look at all of the Thread that is going in.
I was asked is it all white? No.. the back ground is done with DMC 415....pale gray (.backstitch) Click photo for close-up.
40 skeins of white b5200 and 20 of 415.

The Seaside Kingdom


BEADS , Beads , Beads.

I decided to start adding the beads as I go ...I prefer not to do them all at once! And there are many in this piece as you know Mirabilia and beads go together.

I bought this new travel bag for my stitching projects. Of course green is my favorite colour and the B is a nice added touch.
Thank you for picking it up for me Bonnie!
So as you can see I'm stitching a bit more these days...I've cut back on computer (fb) time as my New Years Resolution...seem to be working.
I did a bit of sewing too but will wait a bit to show that off.
Have a great week and stitch with happy fingers!

Day One

2011-01-01T19:12:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Bagatelle..Long Dog

Today I started a new SAL with Kathy.
It is Bagatelle by Long Dog.
It will be Huge....you know me.. Love the big projects!
The fabric is Blue spruce.evenweave 32 count.
the colours are DMC 415 and b5200

Picture the size it is folded in half


This is going to be FUN!!!!

So... there you have it.
I will keep you posted....
I'm not sure if I will be able to only work on this once a week!
I suppose the novelty will wear off. LOL!

Stitch with Happy fingers!

I've been stitching

2010-12-29T08:27:00.000-08:00


Coyote and hawk over one.

OK so as I said blogger is weird right now but here goes ...Maybe I've just forgotten how! LOL.

Cirque de Carreaux

My how I love this Carrie creations Jelly fish fibers..ooo so bright .The photo doesn't do it justice.the fabric is Black

Mirabilia Sand Castle

This is what I've been working on while I'm nursing a cold ..what a fun stitch!
I bought this chart in Plymouth Ma. when I was on holidays in the spring!

Flannel quilt

This quilt is so warm and comfy ..I'm pretty proud of this. I decided to do this for Christmas and yes it got done 2 weeks before... so now I'm cuddling up under it.
.


New stash

Ann had a 25% sale Boxing Day.
Bonnie came to visit and we went to see her shop and this is what I found..I hadn't seem it there before so I had to have it for my stash!

Desert Mandala

I've been plugging away on this piece too. Tons of back stitching! Isn't it pretty?

Close up!!!

I wanted to let you know I'm still around. Don't know why I've lost a bit of my Blogging Mojo..
So My New Years Resalution is...
I'm blogging at least once a week.
Wish me Luck on that.
LOL
I hope you all have a very Happy New Year
Stitch with happy fingers

Merry Christmas to you all and the best of the Holiday Season

2010-12-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

Mom snd I wish you a Very Merry Christmas..and all the best in the New Year!

My blogger seems to be messed up..must be from lack of use.
Any way just want to share this RR with you,
Bonnie added her piece to it...I love it .Thank You Bonnie!!
Stitch with happy fingers!

Sewing and Stitching

2010-11-27T12:53:00.000-08:00

I saw the neatest little project bag on the weekend and thought...hmmm... I can make that and make one I did!

It's a little smaller then it should be but it will work for a small project!

See it works

I have bought all kinds of fabric and will make a few more!


There is one letter left to stitch..it will be done tonight! 55cnt over 2!


There was snow in the air yesterday...sure enough woke up to it this morning!

I'm glad to be home today it's been a busy week singing at the festival of trees in Picton,On. yesterday and so it begins ...we have 7 gigs booked for Christmas!
Nursing homes and retirement homes also a Winery and festival of trees in Trenton at the Air museum.
We are booked for a variety show as well!

Stitch with happy fingers!

Gosh.. time flies !

2010-11-19T11:06:00.000-08:00

The week has gone by and I haven't updated the Ornie exchange at the retreat.
So ... here a few of the pics.
The ornaments were all beautiful and everyone put in a lot of effort to make them so!

I stitched this from the ornie mag 2008

I received this stitched by Judie

Here are a few more that were exchanged ..

There were 16 in total.

Sheila

Bonnie

Barb

Bernie

Rebecca and Mom Sylvia

The ornament tree with all the exchanges

Hmm Dani ..not stitching???

Anne and Mom Nan


Beatrice (me) and Barb.

The exchange was a secret one we didn't know what we were getting from whom.
It was so much fun.
We see a lot of each other and have all become good friends!
I wish you could have all been there, but I know you are in spirit!
Until next time,
Stitch with happy fingers!

Weekend stitching

2010-11-15T19:25:00.000-08:00

I'm going to show you the updates on my stitching I did at the retreat.

I finished my Nantucket sampler, Yippee!!!!!

I bought this chart on my holiday to Cape Cod in the spring..I love it

55 cnt linen from France that Clare gave me in the summer. I had run out of thread so now I can finish it up thanks to Clare again! The thread is very fine silk. I did put in the row of P,Q,R, just the O left in this row.then on to the next one!

I know I hear it all the time.. I'm crazy!!!! (1 over 1 on 32 cnt Lugana JBW Angel! ) But tell me this isn't just adorable!


Cirque des Cercles

My framer got it done in time for the retreat for show and tell. It's a brushed gold..hmmmm the blue in the corner must be a reflection. Guess I have to take a better photo of it in the daylight!

Inky Dinky Blackwork

Finished with some real sweet snowman fabric.

Well I'll show some of the rest of the photo's on my next post.

What a Weekend

2010-11-14T17:00:00.000-08:00

First of all I must say Thank you Dan ( and Bruce and Lucy) for the wonderful lunch at Chez Dan aka Knowledge and Needles. Just look at this.

He cooked for 16 hungry stitchers for lunch on Sat.


Chicken cutlet with a wonderful layer of cheese and tomato, Garlic broccoli, Squash cooked in Apple cider liqueur,& rice.


Black forest Cake. To die for!

I managed to get a few pics of the setting. The girls are having fun.

They can seat 16-18 easily in the stitching room. probably more!

Dani, Clare and Chef Dan

We were at a retreat at the Timberhouse Inn in Brighton. And having lunch and going to the store is part of the tradition!
I will post all of the retreat photo's over the next day or so..We had sooooo much fun!
Take care and keep stitching with happy fingers.

3 more sleeps!

2010-11-09T08:47:00.000-08:00

I'm really looking forward to our annual stitching retreat at the Timberhouse Inn.
It's always a wonderful weekend of sharing, eating, stitching and enabling .

China Blue..Landmark designs

I will be taking this finish for show and tell.
Stitched on Butter Cashel linen and DMC threads.

This is a piece I've been working on.

Nantucket Sampler

I hope to get this done over the weekend..Just the bottom and backstitching left to do..it depends on how many distractions I have!
We'll be taking lots of pictures on the weekend and will post them next week!
Stitch with happy fingers.

I feel honored!

2010-10-28T21:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.inkcircles.blogspot.com/
If you go to this link Tracy Horner has posted my CdC on her blog
I'm just thrilled.
Thank you Tracy!!

I've been working on this JBW on 55ct linen over2 and silk thread from France(thanks to Clare)sorry no blog.

OH my it's sooo tiny look at the needle it's the smallest piecemaker! 28

This sampler is almost finished. I'm enjoying it.
I loved it when I was in a small stitching store in Plymouth Mas. and now I'm still reminded of my great holiday to Cape Cod, while I stitch it.
It's a little bigger...yup 28 count..I'm not completely crazy..55 cnt is not something I work on every day...LOL!

I hope you all have a good night and stitch with happy fingers.

I have been stitching!

2010-10-25T17:11:00.000-07:00

First of all I went out for lunch and dressed for an early Halloween party.. this is not really the Phantom...It's ME!!! !lol! ( second prize)

I'm enjoying this little stitch..a gazillion 1/4 stitches but the results are wonderful!
"Nantucket Sampler" Medeiros needlecraft Designs. on evenweave.

This is Ink Circles ..Cirques des Carreaux on black evenweave 32cnt. using Carrie's creations " Jelly Fish"..it is so much brighter in RL ..I'll have to try to get a daytime photo.

This a little SAL by Sanman.Inky Dinky Blackwork.Such fun!
So there you have it..I have a few other UFO's that have been put away for now.
You know how that goes!

Have a great day and Stitch with happy fingers

Well.. here I am !

2010-10-18T20:29:00.000-07:00

I haven't been on the blogs for 2 months...I've been stitching and keeping very busy with my new way of life and getting used to living alone...it's working out quite well for me.

My friends are keeping me busy and that's a good thing.

Now I must tell you.... Ann of Knowledge and Needles put together a day for my Mom to showcase her stitching and boy oh boy was it nice!! We had a GREAT turn out and I would suggest you have a look at her blog so you can see all of the beautiful work Mom has done over the years.

I was pretty busy for the days before gathering all I could get my hands on..And today I picked up almost all of the rest of it to return. I'll get the remainder on stitching day Thursday!

I took a few pics before the croud came but Ann's are much better.

Mom turned 94 in August and still stitches every day..when she isn't playing cards or reading . She lives in a retirement home and keeps very busy!

Ann was the hostess for the day and she and Mom are very close! She is a wonderful friend to both of us!

Rebecca had a stitching weekend and took time out to come and see Mom.

Some ladies Mom plays cards with!

HENRY the youngest of the Great Grand children
I think the pics tell it all. All in all it was a VERY GOOD DAY .
Thank you Ann and Dan for opening your home to soooo many people!

To all of you out there that have sent greetings to Mom and those of you that took time out to visit with her and see her works of art..WE THANK YOU!
PLEASE have a look at Anns blog!
Stitch with happy fingers!
I will see you again soon!

A Happy Dance

2010-09-08T13:57:00.000-07:00


Cirques des Cercles by Tracey Horner of Ink Circles

Well here it is..I've decided to get it framed soon.
Stitched on Navy Blue eavenweave lugana with 4070 verigated DMC
I'm proud of how it looks.

I want to share a few photo's that I took at a get together at my place over the weekend.

Dani.........................Bonnie

Barb.....................Anne

Anne................Judie

LUNCH

Kathy..........................Angie


Christin.........Beatrice.............Rebbeca

Thank you ladies for sharing my first stitching get together in my new home!

The next day we stitched at Kathy's and saw this...WOW!


What a wonderful sight

Have a great day and stitch with happy fingers.

If you remember?

2010-09-03T12:43:00.000-07:00

A few months ago I posted about my Tea Cozy.
Someone had asked about the charts and I finnally found where they came from

They were in the Cross stitch Gold issue #46 and #47
I hope that helps.
Here is a link of that post Tea Cozy it is actually a post called I love my new clock but this is where the photo's are of it.


Just a lovely photo to share of a windmill in Holland!

No stitching pics today...still working on the CdC.
Stitch with happy fingers!

5 Down....

2010-08-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

Well I have 5 pages done ..1 to go..

I really have the push on to get this finished now.

Cirques des Cercles ..by Tracy Horner of Ink Circles

Look at these yummy colours.

I picked them up at Ann's store Knowledge and Needles this week .
they are Carrie Creations....there were so many to chose from. I randomly picked. Oh my they are sooooo pretty.
Well back to my stitching on CdC it can feel the end coming!
Have a good day and stitch with happy fingers!

My Updates

2010-08-24T10:42:00.000-07:00

Well 2 posts in a week...don't get too used to it...LOL! The weather is changing and I'm settling in..so I hope to post more often.

Here is an update on my WIP's...this a monthly chart of Inky Dinky Blackwork by Sandra Dering

this JBW is being done on a lovely 55ct...yes 55 ct linen from France.
My friend Clare is always setting me up with a smaller count..this is soooo small but stunning. Hold a dime in your hand and picture it! Dani took the picture at the GTG.

Dani and Christin gave me this pretty little pair of Dovo Scissors for my BDay. they are so luxurious..and to finish it off Kathy gave me the hand made fob with a lighthouse for stitching on the RR.
Thanks ladies!

Bonnie gifted me with these retractable sharpies highlighters..they are so great Thanks Bonnie!

Dani put her touch on My MIRA RR.(left bottom) oh it is stunning...lots of bling.My favorite!Love it Dani.


CdeC		I'm on a mission to finish it.

Well folks have a good day and stitch with happy fingers!

A Great weekend

2010-08-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STITCHING!!!!!
There was an open house at Ann's of Knowledge and Needleshttp://www.knowledgeandneedles.blogspot.com/ this weekend and 45 stitchers showed up...It was amazing..Be prepared for a photo intensive blog...
This is a small portion of the Nantucket Sampler that I worked on.
The rest of the photo's are some of the ladies and some of the works on display!

It was so much fun to meet up with the stitchers we knew and also to meet some ladies we hadn't met before!!!!
THANKS ANN!

Odds and Sods

2010-07-20T17:48:00.000-07:00

I've had a good week..did some interesting things and have kept pretty busy.

I went to Micheal's and bought 6 cubes (@ 40% off each) for my stitching things...the cubes come in a box and you have to build them. each one took about an hour...not hard to do just time consuming building all the drawers.Yikes Good thing I like baseball.It was easy to listen to while I built!
Now I have to sort through my things and fill the shelves and drawers.
I love the way they look!

On Sunday I was involved with singing in the park in Picton On.

I took my Mom with me so we would have an audiance..surprise.. there were at least 150 people there. NICE!
Doesn't Mom look great? Her birthday is in 3 weeks she'll be 94.
Some photo's to share with you.

Not much stitching this week, only the CdC and I'll show it next time.

Have a good week and stitch with happy fingers.!

What a great Day!!!

2010-07-12T09:33:00.000-07:00

On Saturday Lynn hosted a stitching day for our stitching friends. 12 ladies showed with food and treats and drinks and much stitching.
Please go to her blog to see the best photo's...I do have some that are pretty good. we had such a good time.
It was a 3 hour drive for Kathy and It but was worth every moment. Kathy and I got six hours of quality visiting during the drive.
Here is our hostess Lynn with a happy dance!

Rebecca and I having a wonderful Hug! No she wasn't choking me...LOL!

Kathy had a Happy dance!

This is Lynn's gorgeous little girl ! She spent a lot of her time with us...she is so sweet!

Please go to Lynn's link for more photo's.

This is my stitching update on CdC

Have a great day and stitch with happy fingers.

Alls well !

2010-07-08T20:56:00.000-07:00

I have had the worst time with my computer....It finally Crashed...yup Crashed ! I lost everything...oh ...not my photos I had them on discs thank goodness for that.

It seems that could be the reason I had so much problems with the comments and uploading.

Who knows anyway. .. I now have a new hard drive and all my programs are reloaded and we will try this again.

I had 4 Trojans and 2 viruses

I also have a new antivirus so I hope all is well.

Now about the stitching in the mean time I was able to spend some time on that.

This is a Halloween piece

Black Cats and Flying Bats

Blue Ribbon designs

Next I stitched the eyes on this hand towel for my bathroom.

The pattern is in a mag that a friend loaned me.

The towel was given to me from a friend (Angie)at my group. she bought it at a yardsale and thought of my bathroom.

The lady (Judy) she bought it from is in our group as well and loved the results. Now she can come and visit her towel any time she wants. LOL

Remember Ink Circles CdC ?

here is a close up of the verigated thread on the navy.

Hmmm table cloth is showing through.. it is white.

Not the greatest photos but you get the idea.
This is a RR we are doing at our Thursday group. Barb is the owner of this one . I had my pig tails dipped in ink as a kid so this was definitely mine to do.

So as you can see I've been stitching.
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer, and Stitch with happy fingers.

Pretty gifts

2010-05-31T07:48:00.000-07:00

This week I was the recipient of gifts from 2 wonderful friends.

These lovely towels came all the way from Holland.

Carolien added some of my favorite treat that is called Anijsblokjes...hm you add it to warm milk.Yummm.

I can't always get it here in Canada.

She added a lovley set of towels for my Mom and Some dark Dutch Chocolate. We are so spoiled .

Thank you so much Dear lady!!!!

And here I have a gift from Fran...She made these beautiful pillow cases and used her amazing talent with her embriodery machine and added these pretty violets. The colours are the colour of my bedroom so I'm trilled with them.
Thank You so much Fran.What a special thing to do for me my friend.

On Thursday our church choir sang for the confirmation of 46 young people and 6 adults It was a lovely ceremony with the Arch Bishop and a church full of family and friends..I only know the folks through the church, No family...but it was moving.

Last but not least I have been stitching on a UFO..I found it in the bottom of my bag and am planning to finish it. It is so pretty...I did start a new piece but not much on it yet....next post I'll show it to you.

Ink Circles...Cirque de Cirque

Stitch with happy fingers!!
See you soon.

Mira RR

2010-05-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

Kathy had a spot available on her RR so I volunteered to add one...my contribution is The Lady Of the Flag.

I love her face....not often they have their eyes open, she does look lovely.

Also a few folks had asked me about the little wonky lighthouse I stitched for Kathy...It was from the Cross Stitch Crazy mag..Sept 2007/issue102 www.cross-stitching.com.
There are 3 little houses.
If you can't find a copy of this let me know and I will send you a copy of the chart just contact me.

I've been doing a bit more sorting and things are looking good here. I'm getting used to the apartment now.
Stitch with happy fingers.

I love my new clock.

2010-05-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

It's the funniest thing what makes a person happy...me... I love my new clock I found in a second hand store.It suits my purpose. I have my little Delft's Blue knic knac's on it.and it fits into the
living room perfectly!

On Wednesday Barb (no blog) came over to show me how to finish this tea cozy. I did the sewing and she guided me through.

This is soooo cute.
My Mom stitched the Blue and I stitched the Yellow so now my two sided tea cozy is finally finished, It is small because I don't have a lot of room . It fits a one cup pot but it is about the stitching I would never use it, I'd be afraid of the tea stains.
I'm of to sing today ..practice for a performance at a 100th birthday party on Sunday.
Take care,
Stitch with happy fingers.!

Commenter is working???

2010-05-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

Well it's interesting..but this blogger is now letting me comment. Hopefully it's back on track. I have been so busy but things are looking good now in my new apartment.
My BFF Kathy has helped me hang things and i like how it looks. I'm fairly comfortable and getting used to living alone again. after 12 years it's different but fine!I'm back to stitching and have 2 finishes!

China Blue

And this cute little wonky lighthouse for Kathy.

See you all again soon .
Stitch with happy fingers.

A little finish

2010-05-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

There haven't been to many of these lately but today I have a finish on Kathy's hearts RR.
Isn't it pretty?

It needs a few more hearts and it will be done!!!
I really haven't been able to stitch much but this was just what I needed to get my MOJO back.
Kathy...my BBF is back in town and I know she will get me back on track.LOL.
I still need to shuffle things around in the new apartment but it's coming. I took a rest tonight and stitched the rest of the heart and I feel good!
Thank you all for your support and all of your kind words.
Take care and stitch with happy fingers!

New things in my life

2010-04-28T19:30:00.000-07:00

First of all I have a "NEW VIEW".....It's still a view just..apple blossoms and Birch trees no water.
To explain...I moved to an apartment in a small town near where I was before. I now live alone and that works for both my husband and I.

It will be different but I have lots of support and many friends near by.

Next I have a new Great Nephew...He is just the handsomest boy ever. His name is Henry and weighed in at 9lbs. (2 weeks old in this photo.)
Mom and Dad and Big brother Oliver are all doing fine.!!!

Last but not least... I have a new ride....It was important to me to make sure that I'll be safe on the road...so
my husband and I got together on this and purchased a 2007 Saturn Aura.

As soon as my boxes are all unpacked I'll be back at the stitching.
I have done a bit but not enough to show.
I've missed all of you and I hope I can get caught up with the goings on. !!!
I've been without internet and TV for almost 2 weeks. before that, I was packing and finding a place to live.
I like my new apartment and will settle in I'm sure.
It will be slow going but I will try to keep you posted. be patient with me there are a gazillion blogs to read in my Google reader.
Stitch with happy fingers,
Take care.

China Blue

2010-03-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

Some folks were asking about the designer and chart this is it..it comes in 5 different colour themes. I have the one for Cool as well to do on Black!

Kathy says I should put a significant amount of time on this...and she's right... I already am! lol
And here it is 3/4 done so far..It is a pleasure to do. The fabric is a pale yellow linen.The photo doesn't do it justice trust me it's yummy!

I'm going to try and post more often..and I'm am checking out lots of blogs..those of you that have the blogfrog will see me laughing at the frog that won't let me add a comment...
I can comment every now and again.
My Comment to all of you.....
Thanks you for being there. I love looking at all of the wonderful things that you are stitching. I do get my comments by email so I love to hear from you!

p/s I'm trying to remove that cold winter picture for a spring one on my header but .Blogger won't let me edit the layout..boy oh boy.I'll keep trying
The weather is quite nice these days...the snow is almost gone!

Have a good day and stitch with happy fingers.

China Blue

2010-03-09T07:25:00.000-08:00

I dug into the bottom of my bag and found this WIP..

before

I got so wrapped up in the DM and HAED I forgot to give this some attention.
Yesterday I woke up with a cold so needed to do something a little less difficult and here it is.
I sat most of the day Stitching and Computing. ( feel a bit better today) we all need a lazy day once in awhile.

after
Oh Well back to reality off to do laundry.
Have a good day,
Stitch with happy fingers.

Oh Boy....

2010-03-05T08:29:00.000-08:00

This so bad..I'm sure you are all just dying to see my stitching..LOL........ well here is is
BEFORE

No excuses just tah dah....

AFTER... 4 days of stitching on only this piece...the Ice Dragon King..HAED

I also worked on my Snow Globes..hmmm maybe next Christmas ..yikes slow going.

I've also been working on the Desert Mandala.. This is just so Gorgeous.....Have a look!!!

                                               NOW

                          look at the sparklie threads,,,yumm

THEN

Thought I would show before and after photo's it's been so long since I've blogged..

So That might tell the story ..there have also been a couple of giftie pieces that I've stitch..I will show them when they have been given!
Life here has been a bit interesting to say the least...but not to worry I'm singing and stitching up a storm!

Take care and thanks you for looking in.
Stitch with happy fingers!

Weekend

2010-01-30T17:37:00.000-08:00

This is my Mirabilia RR....so far.
I chose to have people do any little part of any Mira chart they chose...a wing here and a strip of a dress there and voila ...this is how it is looking.
I'm so pleased with it. It's on it's way to another stitcher soon.
I just wanted to post a picture of it.

This is defiantly starting to look like a snow globe. All of the blue has blending filament and sparkles quite prettily.

HAED Ice Dragon King...Page 3 is well on it's way.
Do you see a tower????

This weekend I'm concentrating on the Mandala. I've started to add the TB fibers...oooo bling.

Well as you know the commentor is very choosey...
I'm doing my best to keep up with all of the reading.

Enjoy your weekend.
Stitch with happy fingers.

Pretty colours

2010-01-25T15:59:00.000-08:00

I've been hooked on this stocking and decided to put in 3 days of stitching and I definitely see some results!
This is coming along so nicely.

Today the mailman brought me the threads that Kathy picked up for me.
Thanks you my BFF...this enables me to do more in the middle of the Desert Mandala

So tonight that is my goal to add some pretty bling to my DM...oooo Ican't wait.

I love working on this, so ...adding some bling will make it even prettier.
As per usual I'm keeping an eye on the blogs every now and again it lets me comment so It's kind of fun to see who is next on the comment list LOL!

Stitch with happy fingers.
See you soon.

Lots of stitches

2010-01-15T15:27:00.000-08:00

This new blogger is a bit different but it seems to be working.
I'll keep this short but sweet. I have lots of stitching going on.

The stocking you see here is the one I'm going to do for next Christmas.... I started it this week just because....I love starts!! LOL..
Christin gave me this kit in the fall and it's the first stocking that I've ever done. I love this one.

China blue has had some attention too... This is such a pretty piece..better then half way finished!

Last but not least the Desert Mandala...This is so exciting...I'm going to stitch some more on this on the weekend...I'm hoping to do 3 days. then I'll see some results!

Now here we go again...I still can't comment but, please know I'm watching what is going on. I'll keep trying!!
Yikes this really sucks.

For now bear with me and stitch with happy fingers!!

I did it !

2010-01-08T19:43:00.000-08:00

Well, well, It worked ....I update blogger and here it is. Thanks Christin!!!

As you can see theses are little stitches but I love doing them.
this is page 3 started on the HAED Ice Dragon King!!
yippee.
Now I will go and see if I can comment too.

Oh maybe I'll have to do that tomorrow it's getting kind of late now.
I've been playing with this for awhile.

Good night everyone!
Stitch with happy fingers!

Blogger Problems again

2010-01-07T15:22:00.000-08:00

It seems this is a regular thing.
I can't comment and I can't add photo's.
I'll keep trying ...
in the mean time I'm getting your comments and reading blogs, that seems to work.
Any suggestions ????
Stitch with happy fingers.

A new start for 2010

2010-01-04T10:09:00.000-08:00

First of all Thank you for all of the wonderful comments on the Mirabilia finish..I am very pleased to hear from my stitching friends.

As I was saying I have a new large project, It is the Desert Mandela by Chatelaine!
I did start it in the fall and then chose to wait until the new year so most of this was done over the last few days..I had maybe 200 stitches in it.
If you want to see more of what it will look like click here.
The colours are stunning.
I have chosen to stitch it with the DMC instead if the silks...Martina has provided a conversion for the silk threads so I thought I'd try it.
I did buy the Braid,the Marlitt and the BEAD pack.
I intend to work on this on the weekends. maybe 3 days at a time.

Monday is my HAED day ..yippee that's today. I haven't stitched on it in about 3 weeks so I'm looking forward to that this evening!
Have a great day and of course,
Stitch with happy fingers!!

6 hours to spare!

2009-12-31T15:23:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
She is finished....
This is my Mirabilia White Christmas.
I'm so proud that I stuck to my guns and got her finished today with 6 hours in 2009 left over...LOL..

The beads and treasures are amazing...Thanks again to Christin for gifting them to me in the spring.
I added Swarovski Crystals instead of the millhill beads in the windows...just a bit more bling for me!!

I know that is cutting it close. I just wanted to get her done before I go ahead with the next BIG Project .. in my case it's the Desert Mandela by Chatelaine, I know that Kathy will be working on hers as well and hopefully Christin.

Have a safe and warm Holiday everyone and stitch with happy fingers..
See you in the New Year!!
Hugs,
Beatrice

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2009-12-24T11:16:00.001-08:00

Almost done!!!!!

Here she is White Christmas, only needing the beads, treasures and Wisper.
All of the cross stitching in DMC is done.
I wonder if I'll have it ready by the end of the year..One week to go ...hmmmmm??

The area in the shawl is where the White Wisper goes.
That will be my next step then all the beads.
I have been enjoying this SAL so much.
Have a look at the Mira blog to see more of these wonderful stitches!

Today is Christmas Eve, and I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!

Thank you for sharing you stitching lives with me and also all of the tidbits about your friends and loved ones.
I treasure the friendships I have made and am proud to know all of you.
You have all inspired me .

Stitch with Happy Fingers.
Your stitching and blogging friend,
Beatrice

I've been stitching..

2009-12-21T19:18:00.001-08:00

As you can see I've been working on the HAED ...this has page 2 nearly done.
I was hoping to finish this page before the New Year but it took a back seat to some holiday stitching. I've also been stitching on my Mirabilia...It's so close I can taste it..I'll post a photo of it soon.

This ornament has a story.
At the fall retreat Clare (no Blog) had stitched a small ornie...just like this one. I fell in love with it and the next thing you know she gave me a piece of fabric and some thread ..also the pattern and I was on my way to making this sweet little thing.
It is on 40ct... YES 40....linen and the thread is DMC variegated.1 over 2. There are 160 beads, yup I counted them.
I gave it to a very good friend of mine for Christmas.
Thank you Clare for enabling me. I love it and am no longer afraid of any ct. If I can do 25ct 1over1 or 40 ct 1over2. I can pretty much stitch anything. I enjoyed the challenge.

Have a good day
Stitch with happy fingers.

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IT WORKED!

2009-12-19T13:25:00.001-08:00

Hello Everyone,
After 2 months of not blogging ..here I am.
My Husband upgraded my computer and it is now" letting" me stay on line long enough to post a blog and to go on facebook for more then 2 min. at a time.
Yippee.
I'm not sure if I can comment yet but I have been able to look at posts through google reader.
I've missed you all and I hope I can get back in the swing of things.
I'm stitching lots and I will start to show my work again as I go along.

This is a pillow that my mom did for me a couple of years ago. I thought the Christmas theme would be fun to get in the groove.

The next piece you will recognize I'm sure.
After waiting a bit I took it in this week and lo and behold I picked it up from the framer TODAY!!!!!!!
I'm thrilled with how it turned out.

My whole inside of the house is all freshly painted so I'll find a nice spot to hang it.

Please know I didn't give up on blogging...I just gave up waiting for this @#$$^& ing computer.
Blogger just didn't like me much.

I'll be back,
Stitch with happy fingers.

A finish and a start

2009-10-12T19:59:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my Boo Club flip it's by Lizzie Kate.. It seems I worked on this forever and I even left out 2 words because I didn't have enough fabric.

I'll be making it into a banner this week so my Mom can hang it on her door at the retirement home where she lives.

Of course where there is a finish there has to be a start...you know me.
I bought this chart at Ann's this summer and just couldn't wait to start it.
The colours are so much prettier than the photo.

Isn't it bright!!!! I love it.The fabric is butter yellow...hmmmm... doesn't really show in the photo. I'll try and take one in the daylight tomorrow.
This will be a fun stitch. I worked on it a few nights. So it should work up fairly quickly.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian friends and stitch with happy fingers.

My Oh My...It's been a long time

2009-09-28T11:23:00.001-07:00

I've been reading the blogs and realized that it's about time I started up again. Summer is over ...as a matter of fact we are having a rainy fall day! The leaves are turning and things are cooling down.
I hope you all had a great summer and are enjoying the fall.

I started a RR Mirabilia for myself ..the ladies I stitch with on Thursdays will be adding to it.
This is my contribution. Lots of bling and beads! (Christmas Flourishes)

I'm also working on Lizzie Kate Boo Club. I noticed I miscalculated the fabric length so am leaving 2 of the flips out for now. Hmm it looks OK to me. Almost done.

HAED ia 2/3 through the 2nd page. I really like working on it. Just don't seem to have enough time for all of these.
You know me lots of projects...LOL.

Last but not least the SAL Miabilia. White Christmas. Better than half way !
I'm going to try and keep up my posts from now on again. I had lost my MOJO but seem to be on track again.
Take care all and stitch with happy fingers.

Back at it

2009-08-13T18:46:00.000-07:00

It seems I've lost my blogging mojo.
I don't know why...I can only think I've been sitting and stitching a lot.
I've also spent a lot of time weeding and weeding all this rain sure helps those weeds to grow!
I have also started singing again in a small group and that seems to work for me. I enjoy the challenge,
I'm sorry to say that the choir that I was with is now practicing on Sunday eve. and I had to quit. I'm not prepared to give up my Sunday with my Family especially my Mom. So for now I'm off to new adventures.

Please know I've been looking at the blog's I follow and love to see the stitching that is going on.

It's all so wonderful. I guess that helps me to keep on stitching. I want to do all of those lovely pieces I see!!

I'm really enjoying the HAED. 1 over 1 is so much fun.

My Mirabila SAL is going great guns.

Boo club is so colourful. and nice and simple to work on.

That is a pleasure after the HAED So my rotation is going well. I have a couple of little things on the go that I will show when they are done.

It's almost the weekend so I will say have a good one and " Stitch with Happy Fingers! "

p/s notice nothing new at the moment...I'm feeling the urge...soooooon!!!!

Back to normal

2009-08-04T06:12:00.001-07:00

This was a very Hectic week for me. I decided to have a yard sale soooo...got ready for that and then I was called in to work 2 days to help out during holidays. I'm surprised I had time to stitch!
Things went well at the yard sale, mind you that was my first one and my last one. Too much work for a small return.

Ann had a RR that needed a few more stitchers so I volunteered to add my little piece. I used a bit from a magazine and modified it to my liking.

I like how it turned out.

I also did quite a bit on my HAED I can still see the line but I approached it from the other side and it is a bit better. The rest of the pages will be staggered on the sides so that won't happen again!

The weather has finally turned warm! Summer is here!
I hope you all have a great week and Stitch with happy fingers!

BOO

2009-07-24T15:58:00.001-07:00

I Worked on my BOO Club flip it's this week. I had to work 2 days so not a lot of stitching.

I actually did stitch on HAED so have a look here
just scroll down a bit on the HAED blog. I just didn't want to type it all again ( stitching time you know)

I hope you all have a terrific weekend.
Stitch with happy fingers!!!

She's DONE !!!!!!

2009-07-18T12:39:00.001-07:00

After much procrastination and many other pieces stitched I finally finished this wonderful lady with her reindeer.
I started this 2 years ago so she needed to be out of my UFO bag.
I'm so pleased with her!

Tomorrow I'll be going stitching with a few ladies from my area and (my Mom). We will be meeting up with Dani and Christin at Beth's (no Blog) in Kingston. We always have so much fun together and We eat well too!!!
I know we will be taking pictures so I'll post them at the beginning of the week.

I'm having company today so I've got to go...but... I just had to share my Happy dance with you.
Yippee!!!
Stitch with happy fingers and see you soon.

Pretty in Pink

2009-07-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

I put a few stitches on the Mirabilia tonight.

I've been busy getting the room back together after having it painted. This is the Spare bedroom and we had a lot of stuff in it so, I'm weeding it out before it goes back in.
There will be a yard sale in August.

In the mean time not too much stitching.
The weather has been just awful soooo I don't feel bad about being inside all day.

I hope you all are having a great weekend and get lots of stitching done,
See you again soon,
Stitch with happy fingers.

Another fob

2009-07-08T20:14:00.001-07:00

I made this fob for my Mom. I'll be giving it to her for her Birthday next month. Aug 15 she will be 93.
Kathy and I found these little scissors at Fabric Land in Whitby a couple of weeks ago. I picked up a pair for Mom. They were fobless so I fixed that.
I also applied for my passport that day and received it in the mail yesterday. So....there's no holding me back now!!!

I did get some stitching done on the HAED.
Things have been a bit upside down here because we are having some painting done inside.
So far it is looking good. I love the colours We picked.
When it is put back together I'll post a photo.

Have a good day and stitch with happy fingers.

Beads,friends, food and stitching!

2009-07-06T08:56:00.001-07:00

This was such a great weekend...
I learned to make a fob with beads. (for my new Henckle scissors)
Thanks for giving us the lesson on how too.....
I'm going to ask you to have a look at Dani's blog here. Because I would just be repeating everything. she took terrific pictures and posted them.

We stitched and laughed and had a great time at Kathy's for the weekend.
Thanks Kathy for such a nice time and great food.

I did manage to do some stitching ...I finally took out the flip it's and started them. This is the Lizzie Kate Boo Club Flip it's. A nice stitch to do when you are laughing and not really paying too much attention.

Have a good day everyone and stitch with happy fingers!!!!

42,681 stitches

2009-06-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

That's a lot of stitches..It took me 1 1/2 years of once a week stitching. I moved it up a notch the last 2 weeks to get it done and Saturday at 10pm it was finished.
I have the fabric to make it into a table cloth but need to show it off first!

Long Dog Samplers Paradigm Lost......

Drum roll please.......ta dah.....

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This is stitched on white 32ct lugana evenweave with DMC 315 & 316 and measures in at 30"x 30"

Have a good day and stitch with happy fingers.

It's Time....

2009-06-26T15:58:00.000-07:00

.....to show you the clock I made!

This was a little chart that Kathy A. gave me and this is how it turned out..Isn't it fun!!!
I bought a cheap clock and took it apart..ahemmm I mean my DH did...
And then we put it together again with this cute piece I stitched into it.

I have been doing some other stitching and this is from the 2007 ornament issue.
The chart is a Sweetheart Tree. I added the little heart and my initial to make it my own.
The fabric is 28ct white opalescence evenweave .

Kathy and I went on a road trip today and stopped at a couple of fabric shops . This is what I came home with...
This Halloween piece grabbed me as I was going out the door and wouldn't let me leave without it. I bought a half a meter. I have no idea at this time what I'll do with it but something will come up!
The mauve fabric is to finish my Paradigm Lost...it's so close to being done. Probably tomorrow.
I'll post it when it is.
I plan on turning it into a table cloth and the colour of this is perfect for it. It has some gold shiny stuff on it and I love bling!

The white is a pretty sparklie piece for a cushion.
I have my sewing cut out for me.

We had a great day!!
Now back to my PL...see you soon.
Stitch with happy fingers and have a good weekend!

A great day!

2009-06-17T16:19:00.000-07:00

Christin

Dani

Beatrice (me)

Kathy my BFF

Ann of Knowledge and Needles

I spent the day on Sunday with some wonderful stitching friends. I don't have a photo of Rebecca but there is a really good one of her on Dani's blog.
Christin hosted at her parents house and I want to say Thank you to them for a lovely day.
John BBQ'ed and Lynn treated us to a lovely setting for our potluck.
Rebecca has a recipe on her blog..yummmmm
We did do lots of stitching and good eats!

Here is a little Knight that I stitched on Dani's Fantasy RR..We gave her the finished piece on the Weekend Kathy Stitched on it as well

I love how it turned out and I know she was very pleased with it.
I'm still stitching on PL and the Angel . I'll take photo's of them soon.
Stitch with happy fingers

She's not done yet

2009-06-10T16:20:00.000-07:00

Dani asked where she is...well she is being worked on but not done yet.
She is so pretty.
I have a couple of pieces that are so close and I seem to work on one for a few days at a time. Not my usual rotation. Just to try to get lots done on each of them.

Today I put a few stitches on the Ice Dragon [HAED] maybe 200 or so. It was like a new start...a new page!

Have a good day and
Stitch with happy fingers.

Another gift

2009-06-09T15:24:00.001-07:00

Today another gift came in the mail. I had a PIF from Anna.."Oma"I'd rather be crafting

She made this wonderful card for me...
It has tulips my favorite flower,
It's green my favorite colour ,
It has music notes on the paper and charm. I'm a singer.
I'm so impressed as to how personal this is for me.
Thank you Anna I love it!

She also added 2 pieces of fabric .
Ivory 32ct jobelan for me and a piece of Barely Blue 28ct jobelan for my Mother (Adriana.)
That was so thoughtful to include my mom she will be thrilled

Now I also need to tell you I have another 1 & 1/2 pages finished on the PL.
I feel like I can now work on it a lot and get it done sooooon! It's so close I can taste it.
I'll keep you posted on that.

Take care and stitch with happy fingers.

Updates

2009-06-03T12:45:00.001-07:00

The Mailman cometh!!!

I was just thrilled to find this sitting on my stitching chair when I got home today.
Ann of Knowledge and Needles sent me this most lovely NEW T.W. design. Isn't it pretty??
The thread is Wildflowers "Lemon N Lime"
When I was helping Ann set-up the store at the college 2 weeks ago, I sorted threads and colours and came across this one. I must have said it out loud that this was my favorite one. Green is my Colour...any Green!!!

Thank you so much for your generous gift Ann!!!

Have a look at her blog for the new look in the shop. Judie and I helped her put it back together again...Just like Humpty Dumpty!!!

Now you may remember the story [click here if you don't] about the yarn gone missing.
Well it was found and woven into this Swedish Weaving Afghan by little ol' me.
Thank you Kathy for the tutorial on the finishing. It turned out quite lovely if I do say so myself.

I have also been working on my HAED and Mira.
Page one is complete on the HAED...oh boy oh boy..I new start.. even if it is just a page, it feels BIG!!!!!

My Mom and I want to THANK YOU for all of the nice comments. She was quite thrilled.
I even had her siting at the computer scrolling and reading the comments.

Have a good week and Stitch with happy fingers.

All about Mom

2009-05-28T16:14:00.001-07:00

This is about my Mom Adriana.

Some of you have met her or have seen some photo's of her on my Blog.
She is an inspiration and I'm so blessed to have her so close to me . I see her often and we stitch together at least twice a week.
The best part she is 92. (93 in Aug). She had eye surgery in Dec. and Jan. and now once again can see very very well. She had Cataracts removed. She stitched right up to the day of the surgery and very soon after. We got her a pair of cheaters. to tie her over.

This is what she has stitched since then. She received this kit from my SIL and couldn't wait to start. I think it was late Jan.

This is.... A Gold Collection Dementions Kit. " Holiday Village" by Nicky Boehme,
the fabric is 16ct Aida , the finished piece is 12" X 16"

She finished it today.

Isn't it just the most beautiful piece?
I'll be taking it in next week to have it framed for her.
She'll help pick out the frame I'm sure.

I needed to share this with you because I love her .

Stitch with happy fingers.

I had fun...

2009-05-19T15:29:00.000-07:00

But I worked hard to help Ann put this room together at the St. Lawrence College in Kingston for the National Guild.
We moved everything in her shop to set up a boutique for a week.

It looks great . We have 1/2 a classroom.
Lots of charts in baskets all kinds of floss and threads
Ready to go.....Ann
All done!!! yeah I must say Ann's DH was a big help he did a lot of lugging for us!

I stitched on Pl at Dani's this weekend past. We had a blast on Saturday. Thanks for your hospitality Dani!
This big honkin' motif took a long time.
A bit more filling in on page one of my HAED. Just a little left on the bottom. This is so much fun to stitch...slow but fun.

Well this was just to drop in to say hello. I've not been doing much blogging...sorry.. too much to do.

I hope this finds all of you well and stitching with happy fingers!

Start and Finish

2009-05-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

I started and finished a little RR for Kathy A. She needed a fill-in so I loved doing this.
I sort of created it myself to get it to fit in the spot. [A little mix and match]
I'm happy with how it turned out. I hope she likes it too!
Here is the piece so far!

Another start and finish...I have a friend that collects Owls....so I went on a hunt and found this little guy. She also loves orange and I had the perfect piece of evenweave I picked up at Ann's.
Don't you love stash?

It was her Birthday so I added some writing on the back.

Now this is NOT a finish YET!!
But she is getting lots of attention. Nordic Angel!
The apron is half done and she still requires beads and krenic and backstitching in a lot of places.

Stitch with Happy Fingers.
I hope the spring is treating you well....we have lots of buds and flowers popping up!

I'm spoiled

2009-04-29T18:48:00.001-07:00

Kathy made me this terrific cushion...I love it...those of you who know me will understand why she made this for me. LOLOLOL

She also gave me this pretty bracelet from Mexico...Yes I collect elephants. It's silver and soooo shiny.

Dani made me this pretty little scissor fob. Isn't it just the cutest. See the B?

WOW thank you ladies for spoiling me. I love my gifts and love you both so much.

Stitch with happy fingers.

A great weekend

2009-04-28T12:38:00.001-07:00

It was rather active...First of all our choir had our spring concert and it was lovely. After the concert we had a party called the After Glow..20 year celebration of the choir. I've been with it for 4 seasons.
I had the pleasure of having Dani as a guest..yup she said she liked the singing. She sat with my DH and Mom.
Dani spent the weekend with us and we did lots of stitching.
Saturday we drove over to pick up my Mom and stopped to see Kathy A. in the Afternoon before the Concert...Yeah she's back. I really missed her and her DH. We have been friends for 30 years.
On Sunday we picked up Mom again and Kathy was here for a stitch as well.

Here is some of my progress.

Dani and Christin have been after me to finish my Nordic Angel so I did stitch on her on Sunday.
Friday and Saturday when I could I worked on PL.

Stitch with happy fingers!

Finally back on line.

2009-04-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

My computer has been acting up for a month...infections and bugs yikes.

Terry finally was able to get things going properly.

I wasn't able to stay on line long enough to get a photo up-loaded, my emails came in but even that was a problem sometimes. Hit and Miss!

Well now things are up and fast.

Ever notice how much stitching you can get done when there is no computer??

I will show the photo's and you can judge for yourself.

Small ornaments....Gift of Stitching

Nordic Angel ... Barbara Batz

Paradigm Lost...Long dog sampler

White Christmas... Mirabilia

Ice King Dragon... HAED

Now to do some catch up on the blog reader..Wow ..I have been reading some but couldn't comment .
Some were too photo intensive for my poor computer...BUT not any more.
I'm back and I've missed you all.

Please be patient with me so I can get caught up.

Stitch with happy fingers!

Yippee

2009-03-26T14:06:00.000-07:00

This is pretty exciting for me!!
I reach my Goal weight today and now go on Maintenance for 6 weeks.

Even after that lovely retreat..I guess I WAS a good girl and watched my portions

Yippee!!!!!

My friend Christin has convinced me to work on the Nordic Angel that was in the very, very, very ,bottom of my stitching bag.

I just don't know how she ended up there....... Hmmmm maybe all of those starts got in the way.
Anyway she's back out and I put a lot of back stitching in her wings and sash.
She is back in rotation.

Have a great day and stitch with happy fingers!

What a wonderful time

2009-03-23T07:07:00.000-07:00

I have lots of pictures to show so I won't spend a lot of time writing this down.
The one thing I must say...
Dan and Ann "THANK YOU" so much for putting this great weekend together,
Dan is a fantastic Chef and Ann is the hostess with the Mostess! OK that was 2 things!

Look at this wonderful food!!!!

Decadent dessert!

We had 4 ladies celebrating their Birthday within a couple of weeks of one another.
So I had a cake made for them!

LtoR .... Marie-Paule....Rebecca [back] ...Dani....Ann.... Happy Birthday !!!

I did a lot of stitching ,eating and catching up with stitching friends from near and far.
It was wonderful to see everyone!!

P.L.

HAED.

This week I will be catching up on my blogging and reading. We were without internet for 4 days and then I was away. So I will read as many as I can and comment as I catch up!
Have a great week and
Stitch with happy fingers.

The Phantom of the Opera.....

2009-03-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

And Les Miserables.

This has been a week of absolutely NO Stitching.
It's about the singing,

I am preforming with the Command performance choir in a chorus for the production of the music from The Phantom and Les Mis.

We had a full dress rehearsal on Sunday...from 3pm until 8pm...yup a long day.
Last night was opening night and tonight we rap up with our 2nd performance. There will be a cast party after that.
We are having so much fun. This is a very professional production and it is very interesting to hear these amazing singers.

I will try and post a few more photo's later on. Today I only have these two taken at the dress rehearsal. I'm in the front row. Which is a bit nerve racking. But I'm OK with that.

This weekend at the retreat I will be back to my stitching.

I hope you all stitch with happy fingers and take care.

Weekend update.

2009-03-08T18:10:00.001-07:00

I had a great time visiting at the Open house that Ann had at Knowledge and Needles!
It was fantastic, She had great things set up for sale from the Nashville convention . Lots of new designs.
I picked up some wonderful fabric and threads. A couple of little charts and will look again when I go back on Thursday to stitch!

It was great to see Dani and Christin.
And thanks Ann for a nice lunch!
I'm so happy you had a good weekend!

Today I had my Mom here for the day [our usual Sunday] But she and My DH watched the Curling so I got lots of stitching done. They are enjoying the Briar and There is no way I have any control of the TV while that is on!
I don't really mind!

I hope you all " stitch with happy fingers! "

If you are interested?

2009-03-05T15:41:00.000-08:00

I saw this on Oma's blog , to win a gift from her.......Which I did, she is sending me a gift because I was in the first 5

And I thought it might be fun,

This is the way it goes...
The first 5... yes five... people to comment on this post only...Will receive a gift stitched by me.

There is a CATCH.. PIF

1-You MUST do the same... post this on "Your blog" and pass on to FIVE folks as well.
2-You will receive this gift within the year...mind you mine will be ready soon.
3- I have already started stitching
4- If you don't want to Pass It Forward please leave the space for someone who would like too.
5- It MUST be something hand made by you. Your choice of course! No pressure!

So here goes...Who will be the first 5???

Ready set GO GO GO !!!!!

A Sweet Award

2009-02-25T08:23:00.001-08:00

Oma sent me this sweet Award and I wanted to share it with The wonderful folks that comment on my Blog.

THANK YOU OMA!!! This is too cute.

She would like me to pick 5 people and pass it on. I love all of my readers and this is so hard to do. I want all of you to be awarded.

But here goes.

Chiloe
Suzanne
TeeJay
Rebecca
Judy

This is my Dragon Dreams.. aka "Bling"...framed!

Thank you all for your nice comments on my blog NEW LOOK!
Have a great day and STITCH With HAPPY FINGERS!!!

A new Look

2009-02-19T19:45:00.000-08:00

I've been playing around with my Blog. I felt it needed a new look.

I did a little bit of stitching this week.
Not a lot.

I think I needed a break from every thing this week so didn't stitch for 3 days...That's a lot of time off for me.
I did sing a lot [3 practices] and had a luncheon today.
So this evening I played around with the computer and stitched on the HAED... not much to show there mind you.

My White Christmas is looking pretty good...I can see progress!

A Lovely Gift

2009-02-16T12:49:00.000-08:00

Last week, Christine of Coffee cup thoughts drew my name and sent me this wonderful calendar as a gift.

It is the cutest. Each month has a chart and little saying to stitch up.

There are some sweet ones!

THANK YOU so much Christine...I LOVE IT!!!!

I did get some stitching done on the weekend . I will show it later this week.

I just needed to share this with you!

Take care and,
Stitch with happy fingers!

Coming along!

2009-02-13T08:23:00.000-08:00

I've done a little on the page 3 of the Album of stitches so I know I must work on it over the rest of the week. Page 4 comes out the 1st of Mar. So I would like to have this one done. They give us 2 months for the next page and this time I left it to the end...oops!

This is why.....

Yup its the ICE KING DRAGON ...can't you tell?
I've been working on it...hard to believe how small the stitches are...25ct over 1.
This 1/3 of page 1...only 44&2/3 to go.

This little lady has had most of my attention on the weekend. She is so much fun to do.

Now I must say I have been very selfish and not s[ent so much time on the computer. When I do that I get lots of stitching done. I found I was on too many hours and wasn't getting much else done so I've cut back on that a bit.
So I'm reading many blogs but not always taking the time to comment..SORRRRRY. I'll try and do better.
I'm also practicing 3 times a week for choirs and also working on the music at home. I seem to have less time now then I did when I was working...hmmm maybe I managed my time better then. I seem to put things off so I can stitch. ???? Am I addicted ???? do I need help??? NOT!

I've been stitching

2009-02-02T13:29:00.000-08:00

This was a weekend of stitching because we had a lot of snow.
Today I'm trying to get caught up with the blogs too.
I didn't do any on the weekend because my Mom was here and I don't like to spend time on the computer when I can be stitching with her.
I did do quite a bit on the Mirabilia and on the PL.

I don't really have any other news...
Oh yes I do.... I've lots 11 lbs, Which I think is pretty good I only have 4 more to go. Then I'll be happy.
I didn't have a lot to lose but it's coming.

Have a wonderful week and stitch with happy fingers.

HAPPY DANCE Page 2

2009-01-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

Well this is a fun page .The colours are wonderful. mostly DMC shades of cream and Grey.
The main colour is Water lilies Prairie-Fire...oh it is so gorgeous IRL
It's pretty hard to take a good picture but you get the idea. The main stitch is called Scotch- Switch.
I like the pinwheels. I used 2 different colours on each one.
The page also has some sparlies and beads to add pazazz!

I have the next page to work on and I think it will be purple and mauve.

White christmas is fun to work on too. She had some attention this weekend so it's coming along. I did have to frog her neck because I was out by one stitch. I'm almost back to where i was. The needle marks the spot. So I'm close!
See you all soon and stitch with happy fingers.
We are in another snow storm so We'll huncker down and stitch...aw thats too bad isn't it ? LOL

An Award

2009-01-20T19:04:00.000-08:00

Terry has sent me this lovely Award. The rule is I must tell about 5 of my addictions,

And then send it off to 5 bloggers that deserve this award. I must let them know on their blog about this award for them.

That is too tough I can't just pick 5 ....can I? We'll see.

Hmmmm my addictions... let me see!

1- I love to stitch I'm addicted to starting projects.
2- I love to sing, I'm in 2 choirs and practice 3times a week
3- I read a lot.
4- Ice Cream...for sure.
5- Television

I knew it would be hard...

Kathy
Rebecca
Lynn
Carolien
Ann

You girls can consider yourselves tagged and awarded. ..Pass it on if you like!

I stitched this with the Carrie Creations floss that Christin gave me called Jelly fish.
Just wanted ti try it out. I really like the colour. Don't know what I'll do with it yet. Maybe a tin topper.???
Stitch with Happy Fingers.

Remember

2009-01-17T13:06:00.000-08:00

Do you remember my SAL last year? Well I started it on a linen that I didn't enjoy working on Soooo.... I stopped and Dani found me a wonderful piece of Lugana that worked much better.

I mentioned it to the ladies at my Thursday stitching group and told them I was going to make the small section into a Bookmark. I thought that was a good Idea.
Marie-Paule....one of the ladies called me at 8 am the next day and said she didn't sleep all night thinking about me cutting up my fabric, Oh dear I felt so bad.
She asked me not to cut it and to bring it to her. She was going to do something with it for me.
She has a sewing machine that does amazing designs and yes this is one of them.
After Christmas she told me she had a Christmas card for me and this was it.
IT IS GORGEOUS!
She made this cushion for me and I LOVE it!!!!
She even added some hand sewn beads and some embellishment in the bow.
You are an amazing lady Marie-Paule...Thank you so much.

I'm sorry to say she does not have a blog but she has a wonderful ability to make things beautiful.
Moonlight Guardian has since then been finished and is at the framer getting a nice frame.

Off to stitch on my Mirabilia now,
Stitch with happy fingers

Blue

2009-01-14T09:15:00.000-08:00

Eye spy with my little eye...

Some thing that is BLUE !!

Here it is my start on the HAED. I promised myself I would start it in Jan 2009 and I did yeah!! about 600 stitches.
This 25 count White Lugana is really wonderful to work with. And I love how it is working up.
.12 of page 1 out of 46 pages lol!

Stitch with happy fingers and stay warm if you are in a this deep freeze... if not have a cool drink for me!

Not much to show.

2009-01-12T13:26:00.000-08:00

This is a new Ink Circles chart I bought...Just stash for now!

Not much to show...This has been a crazy week for me ...not any particular reason just putting things away after the holidays and It seems I've been a bit unorganized around here.
I did manage to put a few stitches in the PL. I moved down to the left corner.
Saturday I stitched on the Mira. She has a bit of an arm...yup that's an arm..lol!

I bought a few new things last week. A new mouse...much faster and a Web Cam to use with Skype.

I'm back to singing 3 times a week so that also takes up some of my time. Tonight is one of those nights.
I'll post my Mira on the SAL blog before I go out!

Take care and stitch with happy fingers.

Another SAL......

2009-01-03T07:06:00.000-08:00

The last 3 years I have been doing a SAL.with a group of stitchers online. We pick one day a week that works for ourselves ..no pressure
We set the date to start Jan first and here is the start of mine. I couldn't do too much because I had company New Years Day but it's a start...yippee [I love new Starts]
The first year I did the TW Castle
The seconds year...was the Moonlight Guardian by Dragon Dreams
This year it's White Christmas by Mirabilia
We are posting on the SAL blog

That is all the stitching I could do these last few days because I was called in to work 9 hrs at the shop I retired from last spring. They have some health issues so...I helped out for the day. It was fun but I'm glad that I didn't have to go in today....I'm tired... lol!

I have also [and my Mom] been wrapping thread onto bobbins for my HAED.
There are 90 colours and at least half of those require 2 or 3 skeins, the chart has 50 pages.
19" X 24" is the finished design.
p/s..... over 1 on 25ct Lugana.

Yup it's a biggie. I figure 10 years maybe...lol!

I don't have all of the thread yet....So...I can't start it yet, but it's fun to get it ready.

Have a good weekend and stitch with happy fingers!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2008-12-31T11:00:00.001-08:00

I want to Wish all of my blogging friends and there families a very Happy and Prosperous New Year from our house to yours!

I've been working on the Paradigm Lost....

This is a Biscornu that I stitched for my friend Christin. I couldn't show it until I knew she had received it. I love how it turned out. She says she does too!

Moving on to the JD Album of stitches. I have a few rows left to do but it's coming.

We are on our way out the door to ring in the new year with friends of ours at their house.
I hope you all have fun .

See you next year,
Stitch with happy fingers.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Catch up time

2008-12-23T09:11:00.001-08:00

Remember the tree costume? Well this is what we did with it. Carol a friend of mine joined in singing Christmas carols at the retirement home where my Mom lives we had a ball and the folks loved it. She pranced around in her tree for the first bit and we sang O Christmas Tree....How cool is that?

While she went to change we sang a medley of Carols, and had all of the residents singing there hearts out.

About 4 years ago I decided to try some Swedish weaving...whoops I ran out of yarn. I couldn't find any so I left it forgotten. One day I decided to try and find the yarn and only found some on eBay after much looking and waiting .We bought 8 balls of it on eBay and 4 weeks later we still didn't get it so my DH got in touch with the lady who sold it to us and promptly credited our card.....but no yarn. It was no longer available in any store even the company no longer made that colour. So once again left and forgotten. Then one day Terry was looking in a magazine rack that had some old papers in it and lo and behold a Walmart bag with 2 balls of yarn that I had purchased at the time. I DID buy 3 balls and didn't remember. Boy to get old.(! @&*$), Anyway we had a good laugh and things happen for a reason ...now I'm working on it again. HA!
As you can see I have 1/2 of the page 2 finished on the JD album of stitches I picked it back up after I did a few Ornaments.

This is one of the ornies. I can't show the other one yet.

Well folks I wish all of my readers the best of the season and stay safe and warm.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS,
MERRY CHRISTMAS, from our house to yours.
Stitch with happy fingers ,

Want to have a laugh?

2008-12-04T13:01:00.001-08:00

This is me wearing a Christmas Tree costume.
I don't intend to be seen wearing this in public but a friend of mine is going to. The lights aren't working so my DH is trying to fix them.
This is going to be a part of our extra little Coral group that will be singing at my Mom's retirement home...We will be Caroling for them on the 16th and one of our brave singers will be dressed in this Tree costume. I love it!!!!.... what a hoot!

This is a update on my bit of stitching I've done on the album of stitches page 2.
Not much yet but it is pretty. This is actually black as you know it doesn't photograph well.

With all of the singing and the decorating I seem to have lost time to stitch. Also a bit of secret stitching going on!!!

Off to rehearsal tonight so farewell and stitch with happy fingers!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2008-11-27T07:33:00.000-08:00

This is to wish all of my readers south of the border a Happy Thanksgiving,
This painting is called ..."The first Thanksgiving "painted by Jean Louis Gerome Ferris in 1915

Have a wonderful Holiday and stitch with happy fingers!

Three things...

2008-11-21T16:04:00.000-08:00

1]...Over the retreat weekend I finished stitching the Lizzy Kate Christmas Spirit Double flip it's.
I had so much fun stitching this. I added the charms today. And I will make it into a Bell pull/Banner next week!

2]...Oma honored me with this lovely award. "Thank You". I can't pass it on because I can't pick just a few so consider ALL of my readers " Kreativ Bloggers."

3]...I was tagged by Suzanne! She wanted to know 6 things about me.
So here goes...

1...I lived in Baghdad when I was in my early teens { my father ran a line in a shoe factory there.}
2...I was a commercial fisherperson in Florida in the mid 70s {had our own boat}
3...I'm a retired Barber {worked at the same chair for 24 years}
4...Ice Cream is my favorite food { tough when you are watching your weight as I am}
5...Love to sing {2 choirs..one church and one Jazz /Pop}
6...I have no children but I have Nieces & Nephews and they have kids. { my DH has 7 grand children}...so I can play grandma

Well there it is!
I ask anyone who would like to post a bit about themselves we would love to know 6 things about you too!

Stitch with happy fingers and have a great weekend!!

I have some photo's too!

2008-11-18T16:49:00.000-08:00

This is the way to the great Timberhouse Inn!

One of the many lovely rooms.
Dan and the best little sou-chef

Hard at work at home for our wonderful lunch.
Dan and Ann hosted with a lovely helper.

Look at this table!!!!!! Chez Knowledge and Needles

Breakfast at the Inn.
Lots of Room
Anne and Nan
Of course Dani with a Camera in hand