Headin' for the border ....

After several days of devoting what stitching time I have had to A Time For Everything-I am ready to start the border....the border in itself will take awhile to stitch as it goes all the way around and in between each design and has some motifs in it as well-but I am SO looking forward to finishing this one up and getting it framed and up on the wall :)These are indeed the CUTEST scarecrows I have ever seen :)
A Time For Everything
Designer: Linda Spivey
Design Size: 25 2/8 x 8 1/4
Fabric: 28ct.Country French Latte
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 1-3-06
Date Finished:


I remember promising this chart to someone when I am finished, but I forgot to put your name on it-please let me know who I have promised it to :)

Thank you so much for all the lovely email I received in regards to my previous post :) As well as your comments. You're all so sweet :) I am still not feeling 100% and my shoulder is still bothering me-I guess I may have to go see the doctor next week if it doesn't improve. I have been taking anti-inflammatories to help with the pain. They help for awhile. It has hampered my stitching a bit as I can't use it as I am accustomed to doing-but if I am careful and don't lift/move it the wrong way I do OK :)

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit :) I appreciate it so much and hope you will come again :)
Have a most lovely weekend :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

4 WIP updates...and lovely, lovely ornaments!!!

We have been so busy around here with vacations and family visiting for birthday celebrations and the 4th holiday that I haven't had a great many opportunities to stitch-however, I wouldn't change a minute of the past few weeks-it's been great. OK...I take part of that back-I would change the fact that I am not feeling very well after the holiday as I got waaaaaaaaay too much sun and just overdid it a bit and it caught up with me and I am not feeling very well at all for the past several days-I hurt my right shoulder last week and it has really bothered me something terrible every day :( other than that, I wouldn't change a thing, we had a blast!

Here are my updates of the WIP's I was working on before and after the holiday. I made some GREAT progress on a couple of them :)
The Industrious Bee Sampler-All this one needs is the Queen Stitch flowers under each bird.

Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09




HoHRH
Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Design By: Carriage House Samplings
Design Size: 20 1/2 x 15 3/8
Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linen
Fibers: Vikki Clayton Silks
Date Started: 2-16-06





Herb Window Garden
Designer: Linda Bird
Fabric: 28ct. Ant. White
Fibers: DMC
Design Size: 13 x 16 1/4
Start Date: 8-30-05
Finish Date:



A Time For Everything
Designer: Linda Spivey
Design Size: 25 2/8 x 8 1/4
Fabby: 28ct.Country French Latte
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 1-3-06
Date Finished:





I also received my last two ornaments from the Year Long Ornament Swap that I hosted. It was GREAT fun to receive ornaments from the group for a month :)
I received this lovely ornament from Carolyn! Thank you so much, Carolyn! It's just perfect and will have a place of honor on my tree :)



I received this gorgeous ornament from Carol today. It's just perfect!! Thank you so much, Carol. It will "grace" my tree for years to come :)



OOOH, I thought I had posted Amy's ornament already-but looking over my blog I had not posted it here yet...sorry about that-
Amy says this is suppose to make me smile...It DID!! TOO cute :) Thank you so much, Amy!! It will have a place of honor on my tree :)
Aren't the jingle bells too cute?!?!


Thank you all for participating in this year long exchange and for all the wonderful ornaments you sent to me- it was indeed an enjoyable month of receiving!!
Here's my group shot of all the wonderful ornaments I received -Thank you, Vonna, Edgar, Julianne, AmySC, Jill, Joan, Carolyn, Carol, Staci and CathyB:)I will cherish your ornaments always!


Please don't feel obligated to comment as I just have not felt like visiting your lovely blogs- My apologies-hopefully when I am feeling better I can catch up :)
Thank you so much for visiting-I hope you will come again.
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Gorgeous Ornament from Edgar :)

Oh, thank you so much, Edgar!! This beauty arrived in my mailbox today and I just love it! It's perfectly stitched and finished and so me!!!! :) THANK YOU SO MUCH :) It will have a special place in my home and on my tree for many years to come :)




Thank you all so much for visiting with me :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
hugs,
BeckySC

3 WIP's on the go :) **EDITED To answer questions**

We had a very busy weekend last weekend with our son's 26th B-day and my mom and dad's anniversary and of course Father's day for My dad, hubby and FIL :) I didn't get to stitch at all as the weekend was full of celebrations (our cup runneth over with family :) PRICELESS!!)- and I really missed putting needle to fabric :)so, in place of actually stitching, I was doing inventory in my mind as to what projects I had on the go and how I could stitch on them daily-get them finished and add a few more projects to the works :) :) I only have 6 WIP's and no UFO's. I decided that I would put a WIP in each of my 3 stitching areas and stitch when I feel like it on whatever project is on the frame at the time :) I have dust covers for them all-so if something is not getting my attention for a few days it can be protected.
I have HoHRH in the den. (Gazelle Floor Stand)



Herb Window Garden in the office/computer room. (American Dreams Floor Stand)



And A Time for Everything in my stitching room. (Elan Lap/table stand)



So far this week I have manged to put at least 1 hour in each project daily. So far it's working beautifully as these 3 rooms are the rooms I am in and out of most each day (with the exception of the kitchen and I didn't think it wise to stitch in the kitchen while cooking :) :) :) :) :)!!!

Angela...I purchased my scroll frames from my LNS. I have 1 of each size made.
Joanie-All my stands will hold Q-snaps as well :)

Thank you all so much for your visits, emails and friendships :) They are cherished :)
Please do come again :)
hugs and love,
BeckySC

Building House #6 :)

I am so surprised when I look at my progress that I was able to get so much construction done today on house 6 :) I have had a Fibro flare up and have been in moderate pain for a few days. I swam for 1 hour today and that really did help some. The doctors says the best thing for Fibro is exercise and pool exercise is at the top of that list. So after a swim I am feeling a bit better and have been much more comfortable this evening :)
House 6 is coming along and with any luck I will keep building for the rest of the week :)
The pic is not the best as it is under artificial light :)


If you are taking part in the HRH Series challenge let me know-if you share your progress/updates with me I will add your name to a drawing for some "stitchy items" :)

Thanks for your continued visits, emails, friendships :) I appreciate them so very much :)
Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Merry Christmas from Vonna :)

This lovely ornament arrived fromVonna yesterday:)It will have a place of honor on my tree for many years to come :) I may have been last to receive...but it has been so worth the wait. I have REALLY been enjoying receiving ornaments this month :)



Thanks for your interest in joining me for the HRH Series challenge. I have replied to any email this morning and look forward to stitching along with you. I will stitch from last night (Monday my time) until Sunday :) I will also run the challenge again in July for those that asked me to have it again as they could not commit to this one :) Thanks for your interest :) I will post my progress as I go-Please let me know if you have joined us and posted your progress anywhere-we'd love to see it and get encouragement!

Thank you all so much for visiting :) I appreciate it so very much and please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

HRH Series Challenge anyone???

I am dedicating my stitching time this week to Houses of Hawk Run Hollow. I just now pulled it out again and have it ready to go and thought I would post to get fellow stitchers to join me-I would love some company :) .
This is my current pic. I have not stitched on this in such a long time. It has been sadly neglected and a WIP for FAR too long. I have 5 houses complete and will be working on house 6 this week.

Houses of Hawk Run Hollow
Design By: Carriage House Samplings
Design Size: 20 1/2 x 15 3/8
Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linen
Fibers: Vikki Clayton Silks
Date Started: 2-16-06
Progress 11-18-08

Would any of my followers like to join me in the HRH Series challenge and devote this week to stitching on your HRH piece each day? Even if you can only devote an hour or less a day :) Leave me a comment or an email if you plan to join me. I'd love to see your progress or maybe even your start :) If you don't have a blog-that's OK too-we'll communicate VIA email :)

Also, I am curious if anyone reading has stitched this design (or any HRH Series) as a RR??

Thank you all so very much for visiting with me :) I do hope you will come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Getting closer...... :) :) :)

I know you are probably tired of seeing this one??? BUT...Here is another update. I am undecided if I will continue working on it or pick up one of the "thousands" of projects that's calling my name so loudly :) I have received quite a few email about this project :) I *think* have responded to them all :) Thank you so much :)
I just love everything about this sampler...YES, the colors are so brilliant and the design itself is amazing! The only part I am not looking forward to is the Queen Stitch flowers that both birds are sitting atop-as you can see I have avoided stitching those :) Queen Stitches are not my favorite stitch :) I still have the verse over one under the center of the design. It's a fairly long verse. I also have the "Wrought by" over one to stitch at the top between the flowers as well as the specialty stitches in the inside border and the Sheepie stitched in colonial knots next to the girl :)

Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09

Thank you so much for all the comments/emails on the pillow for Amy :) I appreciate them so very much :) You're the BEST!
Thanks for visiting with me and please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Summer Exchange for Amy :)

Amy let me know her Summer Exchange arrived :) This is the last exchange in our year long Seasonal exchange and I have enjoyed sending to Amy :) I had hoped to actually hand deliver this one to her-but timing just hasn't been right for me to make it for a visit :) I stitched La-D-Da's Freebie, Alphabet w/Hare and finished it as a pillow. I am so glad you like it, Amy :) It was a pleasure :)





Designer: La-D-Da
Design Size:4.9 x 4.9
Fabric: 36ct.
Fibers: Gloriana Cranberry
Date Started:5-22-09
Date Finished: 5-24-09
Stitched for Amy for Summer Exchange

Thank you so very much for your visits, comments, emails and friendships :) They are so very appreciated :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Some progress and a lovely ornament :)

I haven't stitched much on Industrious Bee Sampler as we have spent a great deal of time outside and I didn't want to take this project outside and risk the chance of a bird flying over...ROFL!! so I have been stitching smaller projects while we are enjoying the birds and the flower gardens :) I pulled this out yesterday and made some progress :) STILL loving it and look forward to having it on my wall soon :)



Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09

And this absolutely wonderful ornament arrived from Staci on Friday :) Thank you Staci for such a gorgeous ornament :)Did I say I love it?? It's just perfect and I will cherish it always :)



Thank you all so much for your comments/emails on my SB Life and Liberty finish :) I appreciate them so very much :)
Thanks for visiting :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Life and Liberty Finish :)

I had the best time stitching this adorable design. I just love everything about it :)



Design: Life And Liberty
Designer: Shepherds Bush
Design Size: 6 x 6.25
Fabric: 32ct. Antique Ivory
Fibers: Au Ver a Soie Silks, Gloriana Silks, Thread Gatherer Silks
Date Started: 6-7-09
Date Finished:6-11-09

Thank you all so much for your visits/email. They continue to inspire and encourage me :) I appreciate your visits :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Summer Exchange from Amy

This is the final exchange of a year long Seasonal exchange that Amy and I have been in. We were partners for the year and sent 4 exchanges to each other :) I just ADORE this Summer exchange from Amy-everything she sent is perfect and the mattress pincushion is just so lovely. It is perfectly stitched and finished :) I can't thank you enough, Amy :) It's been a real pleasure exchanging with you for the year :)

Look at this adorable design (goes with my SB I am currently stitching doesn't it???)


And these wonderful extras she included :)


As always thank you so very much for visiting/emailing :) I hope you will come again soon :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Lovely Ornaments and update on SB's L&L :)

I received two more ornaments today from the year long ornament swap-June is my month to receive :)
From Julianne I received this lovely needleroll ornament. It's just perfect :) Thank you, Julianne. It will have a place of honor on my tree :)

And from CathyB I received this adorable Gingerbread Man. He will fit in perfectly for the new tree addition this year. The back is personalized with our initials :)

Thank you both, ladies :) I am so pleased with your choices for me :) Emails forth coming to you both :)
Here is my latest progress on Life and Liberty :) This is a joy to stitch.



Thank you all so much for your continued visits/emails :) I appreciate them so very much. You're all very kind!
Please come again :)

hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Life and Liberty :)

Today I made a start on SB's Life and Liberty. I always enjoy stitching SB kits and I have so many I REALLY need to start stitching more of them :) Anyway-this one was one of many in my chest of "to stitch" stash :) I am loving stitching on it :)



Design: Life And Liberty
Designer: Shepherds Bush
Design Size: 6 x 6.25
Fabric: 32ct. Antique Ivory
Fibers: Au Ver a Soie Silks, Gloriana Silks, Thread Gatherer Silks
Date Started: 6-7-09
Date Finished:

I also did the finishing on the Rabbit egg from PS that I stitched last week. I love how it turned out :)



Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size:3.5 x 3.3
Fabric: 32ct. Ant. White
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:5-30-09
Date Finished: 5-31-09

Thanks to those that left comments/emails on my Curly Q Ewe finish. I appreciate you taking time to stop by and leave a comment and your thoughts on the frame. I have now framed it properly and it looks great!:)
As always, thanks for visiting and I do hope you will come again soon :)

Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

Curly Q Ewe Finish :)

I just love it!! I finished it up this afternoon and I think it is just so adorable!! This is the frame I plan to use with it-although it is not "framed" yet. I just wanted to see how I like it with this particular frame and I think it works well...It hasn't even been pressed yet-I was just so excited with how it turned out I couldn't wait to share :)I need to press it and get it laced so I can hang it on wall where I can enjoy it :) I am honestly so pleased with this design. To anyone thinking about stitching it-it's a joy to stitch!






Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design Size: 83/8 x 6 3/8
Fabric: 36 count Patina
Fibers: CC & DMC
Date Started:6-1-09
Date Finished:6-6-09

I also received a VERY sweet RAK today from Sharon. She sent me this BEEutiful fob :) If you will remember I stitched this design last year and finished it as a needlekeep -now I have a perfect fob companion. Thank you Sharon-your surprise just made my day :) I am so touched by your kindness and card. It will be cherished :) (the back has a small bee stitched in one corner!! TOO cute :)


Thank you so very much for your visits :) I appreciate them so very much and I do hope you will come again :)
Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

Yes, I am liking this one VERY much :)

This is such a fun stitch! I am LOVING it :) Again, I cannot get a true picture of the color of the fabric as it is night again :) The top pic is the closest to the actual color, but still not true under artificial light :)

Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design Size: 83/8 x 6 3/8
Fabric: 36 count Patina
Fibers: CC & DMC
Date Started:6-1-09
Date Finished:

I owe several people email-it's been a busy day as we had a cookout for my BIL tonight before he is deployed to Saudi Arabia next week (ask me did it rain buckets???-but was still a great deal of fun). When I got home this evening I wanted to stitch :) I'll answer your email over the next day or so :) Thanks so much for writing :)

Thanks so much for stopping by :)I appreciate your visits so very much :) Please do come again :)
Have a most fabulous weekend :)
love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

A Little help please :) **EDITED**

What do you think about the alphabet (well, the 3 letters I have stitched-didn't want to stitch too many in case I need to rip them out)-does it show up enough or do I need to change colors-??the alphabet is stitched in DMC 642. I am not using the recommended fabric-I switched to 36ct Patina(which I LOVE)-but I am using the recommended fibers. I am undecided if the alphabet is going to show up enough. It probably will once I get all the other items stitched in-but I find myself questioning it more and more as I stitch.
These are not good pics as I had to take them under artificial light as it is dark here...so I can't get a true pic of the color of the fabric-it is a light shade of green...the bottom pic shows the color most true, but still not accurate.
I would appreciate your thoughts :)
Thanks so much :)

***EDITED to add that I decided to stay with the original color. I stitched a few more letters in last night and it looked much better.-THANK YOU to all that gave their opinions :) I appreciate them so very much :)***

THANK you all for your comments/emails on my last post :) You're all so kind/thoughtful.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

At the request of Mercedes and other friends (love you all)

I have turned my comments back on-but they are moderated :)Please feel free to leave a comment :) I always enjoy receiving them from those that leave appropriate content :) Please be aware if you leave inappropriate comments they will not be published.

I have been stitching when I have time. I finished The Rabbit from the PS Farm Fresh. I plan to finish him as the models are finished in egg shape :) TOO cute and I love him :) Please excuse the wrinkles...I have not pressed him yet :)
Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size:3.5 x 3.3
Fabric: 32ct. Ant. White
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:5-30-09
Date Finished: 5-31-09


I also started Curly Q Ewe from LHN :) I have wanted to stitch this one for awhile now.
Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design Size: 83/8 x 6 3/8
Fabric: 36 count Patina
Fibers: CC & DMC
Date Started:6-1-09
Date Finished:


I hope you all are having a great start to June :)
Thanks so much for your continued emails, visits and friendships :) They are a blessing :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Thank you so much, Joan :)

I received a gorgeous ornament from Joan today (I am the final recipient in our Ornament swap-June is my month to receive). I just love it!! It's perfectly stitched and finished :) Thanks so much, Joan. I appreciate your time/effort :) It will be such a wonderful addition to my tree!
Email coming your way :)


Thanks so much for stopping by :) Please come again!
hugs and love from SC:)
BeckySC

Floss Tag

I stitched this floss tag today. I don't have any large rings-so it is shown with a small one. I will replace it with a larger one when I purchase one.




Designer: The Prairie Schooler (taken from April leaflet)
Design Size: 1.75 x 1.1
Fabric: 32ct. Lambswool
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:5-27-09
Date Finished: 5-27-09
Finished as a floss tag

Thank you so much for your emails :) You are all so sweet!
Thanks for visiting :) Please come again!
Have a lovely weekend!
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Not much to say but some stitching to share :)

First I want to thank those that sent email in the past few days :) It is SO appreciated and I hope you received my replies :) I have turned my comments off for personal reasons-but I welcome email from those of you that would like to contact me :)

I have some stitching to share :)
Patriotic Sheep (I have wanted to stitch this one for a long time-it's ADORABLE!!)





Designer: Fanci That
Design Size: 3.8 x 3
Fabric: 40ct. Lakeside Vintage Luna
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:5-25-09
Date Finished: 5-26-09
Finished as a pin pillow

Ornament for Amy (May's recipient in the ornament swap)

Joyeux Noel (tree taken from design)
Designer:Marinella Paoletti
Fabric: 36ct. cream
Fibers: Gloriana Poinsettia
Date Started:5-9-09
Date Finished: 5-9-09

And the ornament I sent to Julianne last month :)


2005 Santa (Modified and Santa only)
Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Fabric: 36ct. cream
Design Size: 4 x 2 3/4
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:4-11-09
Date Finished: 4-13-09

As always, thanks so much for visiting :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Thank you to those that have emailed me. I am OK. We have and are having some things going on within our family that has had me pretty down. Some health issues, some employment issues-things that tend to cause worry daily. I know other people have some of the same issues right now with the state the country is in-and I guess we all deal with it differently-me, I get quiet and not very sociable. I can't thank you enough for checking in with me though-you're so sweet and I truly do appreciate your email, snail mail and calls :) -I am sure things will get better in time :) I apologize for being so long in replying to your email...I have had some email issues with someone from Nigeria (that's where my ISP traced the issue to) Hi-jacking my email acct. and sending out malicious emails. I have worked with my ISP twice to correct this problem-that makes me so frustrated that someone has nothing better to do with their time then mess with other people's computers...)

My latest finishes and progresses :)




Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design Size: 3.3 x 3.3
Fabric: 40ct. R&R Park City Blend
Fibers: CC
Date Started:5-18-09
Date Finished: 5-18-09




Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design Size: 3.75 x 3.75
Fabric: 40ct. Lt. Examplar
Fibers: CC
Date Started:5-16-09
Date Finished: 5-16-09



Designer: Little House Needleworks
Design Size: 4.5 x 4.5
Fabric: 30ct. R&R Creek Bed Brown
Fibers: DMC & CC
Date Started:5-19-09
Date Finished: 5-20-09

Gentleness fabric looks pink in this photo, however I assure you it is not.


Flower Power Progress

Designer: Crossed Wing Collections
Design Size: 36 5/8 x 21 3/8
Fabric: 32ct. Cream
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:10-18-08
Date Finished:

Industrious Bee Sampler progress

Design: Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09

Happy Birthday sweet Julianne! I hope you have a most lovely day.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit. Please come again.

hugs and love from SC and have a safe holiday weekend!:)
BeckySC

Springtime :)

I needed something "cheery" this evening (Vonna was so right in one of her comments on one of my previous post...nothing happens for awhile and then the bottom drops out and you get hit by one thing after another and today has been one of those days!!!-but I am determined to stay "cheery" and I continue to remember that I am not in charge and that I am blessed with each new day :) :) ) so I stitched this cute little pinkeep :) I took one of the LK flowers from one of her many designs and added a "Becky" flower with it to produce this adorable little pinkeep :) I just love it and it indeed makes me smile :)
I used 2 buttons to create my flower :)



Don't you just love this backing fabric??? ADORABLE!!

Designer: LK (Flower) and Becky (Flower)
Design: Springtime (self named)
Design Size: 1.5 x 2.5
Fabric: 40ct. solo
Fibers: DMC
Date Stitched: 4-19-09

Aside from the "happenings" of today, we had a lovely day relaxing and birdwatching for most of the afternoon/early evening hours. We have enjoyed birdwatching in our backyard for the past 20 years and I never ever tire of it. We have a long life list and backyard list of birds that visit our yard. I still get excited each year when the season changes and brings in the Summer birds and the winter birds. It's just like being on vacation to me with all the comforts of home :)

I want to thank you all again for your continued visits to my blog-I appreciate your time, comments and your email so very much-you are all so very sweet!!!! I do hope you will stop by again for a visit! I am STILL behind as today just didn't go as planned :) I will catch up when hubby returns to work next week.
Have a lovely new week!!
Many hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Finding homes for my finds :)

I worked on a few of my bargains...finding places for them among my junk, I mean cherished treasures. Whatever you wish to call them, they make my heart sing :) I just love surrounding myself with things I love. :)

Perfect for some of my smalls :)This will look even better once we get the wall painted (2 rooms down, 2 to go)


For now I just placed my red shelf here. I also found the wooden biscuit cutter you see inside the cubby of the shelf back in February and you will remember my cherished Amish nesting boxes :)


The willow type tree you see here was another treasured find back in February when mom and I went treasure hunting :) It has a beehive base and little bees all over the tree!! And do you see the beehive shaped watering can?? LOVE IT!!



I initially intended to paint this black, but my hubby likes it green. I have been holding Joyful Summer for a perfect finish and this is it :) I just love it! This is not hanging where it will be hung. I plan to hang it near my table/display with the red shelf :)


I'm a "tweaker" so I will tweak these displays many times before I get them just as I want them :) and by that time I will probably find more treasures to add and "tweak" :) :) :) I love the Simple Life :)

Thank you my friends for stopping by for a visit :) I so enjoy your dropping by :) I have received several email about my previous posts with all my treasured finds-I will reply later today as it is WAY past my bedtime for a Saturday night/Sunday morning :)
Thanks for indulging me and allowing me to share with you :) Some of you are just too sweet :)
Hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

My Saturday Treasures :) (LONG POST)

What an awesome treasure hunting day....hubby didn't get home from Masonic activities until almost 2pm and we almost decided that it was TOO late to go to some of our favorite Antique and consignment shops but we went anyway and am I ever glad we did! I found some REALLY great bargains today and I couldn't be more thrilled! I will have to share them here as I don't have my home blog anymore (sorry folks...too much to keep up with and I know many of you have emailed me about missing it-so maybe you will enjoy this post)-a lot of it is needlework related anyway :)

I think this was one of the best deals of the day....
I LOVE anything to do with birds/birdhouses and have quite the collection in my home. My den has birdhouses in it and my master bath and bedroom is all Bird related as well so this quilt and lap quilts fit right in. Hubby did some bargaining for me and was able to get the full size quilt and 2 lap quilts and pillow sham for $30.00. You better believe they were coming home with me :) I just have it spread out on the bed to take a pic-I still have my shams from my other quilt on the pillows right now.

To show the 2 lap quilts :)


Next up was another WONDERFUL find that I could not pass up...look at this beauty! The Treadle sewing machine stand with a vanity added to the top-this piece is absolutely gorgeous and was marked down 3 times from the original price and hubby talked them down another 10% :) All the items you see pictured with it were purchased today as well :)


I don't usually buy needlework when I am on treasure hunts, but today I bought a few pieces....this framed piece, (I need to clean the glass as you can still see where the sticker was)you should see it up close-it's amazing with the different techniques used throughout- is so different it was 5 dollars...the frame is worth more than that! Also some other goodies I found today as well pictured with it.



I love the unique sewing box...it also came with the threads and look at these vintage scissors. I tell ya I was like a kid at Christmas!! (You will notice an oil can in two of the pics...I found 2 more today.... one for a friend and another spare to use with Country Stitches bird)



This sewing basket also came home with me! Another lady spotted it after I did and wanted it-but I had already paid for it :)
I had to get the Beehive honey pot as well :)

This shelf is SOOOOOO cool and I plan to take the patchwork out of it and add one of my stitched pieces...it will more than likely get a paint job as well. And, I bet you stitchers know what I plan to do with the other item in this pic :)

These are two more needlework items I could not pass up. They are both just adorable.

Another needlework piece...this box is gorgeous and stitched over 1.
I also got the crocheted doily under it :)


And you can't tell in the other photo-but this Green Tiara candy dish has bees and beehives all over it-it was the first thing I spotted today. It makes my heart sing :) :) :)



WOW, if you are still with me, thanks for reading and stopping by :) I appreciate your visits so much :)
I owe a few emails to several people, but I think I am going to go stitch awhile tonight as my stitching time has been so very limited for 2 weeks :) and will reply tomorrow and try to visit blogs as well :)
Hugs to you all and enjoy the simple things :) And remember you have a friend in SC that loves ya!!
BeckySC

Update on Industrious Bee Sampler....

Still working on this gorgeous sampler. I think this must be one of the most enjoyable pieces I have stitched to date. I just love everything about it and I look forward to picking it up every chance I get. I did put it aside for a couple of days to stitch Julianne's ornament.

Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09

I have Julianne's ornament ready to mail as soon as I can get to the PO and my fingers are itching to start a few more pieces, but again, I just love The Industrious Bee Sampler so much I can't stop stitching on it :) However, I may put it aside for a few days and stitch a few Smalls that I have been wanting to do as well as Amy's Summer exchange and her ornament for next months swap.

I am not due to receive ornaments from the swap until June, as I am the last one to receive, but Jill sent this cutie early.


I received some very heartbreaking news late this evening and my heart is truly hurting. I get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes each time it crosses my mind. I'm not going to post about it-but please remember to love your family and friends and TELL them and show them daily :) Life is never certain, and every new day is a blessing. You should always live each day to the fullest.

Thank you for stopping by-I appreciate your visits so much. I apologize for not getting by your blogs...hubby is on vacation and we are staying plenty busy.

To all my sweet friends out there-you all know who you are-I love you!!
Have a lovely week.
hugs,
BeckySC

An Adorable exchange :)

Today the mail brought the most adorable Spring Exchange from Amy :) I just LOVE it all and can't thank you enough my friend!! Look at this adorable (yep, using that word a lot to describe this ADORABLE exchange)pillow. I just love it, Amy :) Thank you so much!! And the cutest wind chime with a Goldfinch (happens to be one of my most favorite birds) and the coolest cupcake cups-looking forward to using those :) You spoiled me Amy :) Thank you again SO VERY MUCH :)



I have made further progress on Industrious Bee Sampler. STILL loving this one :) I must however put it on hold a couple of days while I stitch a Christmas Ornament for Julianne.

Thank you to whoever sent me the Peach Sherbet CC with the message.."Becky, Wishing you a beautiful Spring!" Thank you for your thoughtfulness :)

Hubby starts vacation on Monday so I will still be limited in my computer/stitching time as we still have many projects to complete and start around the house and hubby has a week of Masonic conferences and we also hope to go spend the day with Amy and Ray at some point this month or the first week of May :)Lot's to cram into April :) So, if you don't hear from me much please know I am thinking about you and will be back to blogging regularly as soon as I can :)

Thank you all so much for your continued visits -I appreciate them and your time so very much :) Please do come again!
Happy Good Friday and have a Blessed Easter :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Meager Stitching :)

I don't have a lot to show for the past 5 days....hubby has been off and we have been working long hours in the yard (I enjoy yard work almost as much as I do stitching) and I am just too pooped in the evenings to stitch or blog or anything that requires any energy :) :) :) Just a nice long soak in the tub is all I have been managing in the evenings (with some lovely bath therapy that dear Jan sent me :) Thanks friend! It really helps!!). We still have a list of things to get to, including getting the garden tilled and planted-we are hoping tonight is the LAST of the COLD weather. The indoor stuff will have to wait until his vacation. We painted both the laundry room and the master bathroom in January and February but limited time and weather did not allow us to get the crown molding cut/painted and installed... I STILL have unfinished crown molding and shoe molding lying in my dining room floor...but we will eventually get to it all :)
I am still working on Industrious Bee Sampler, but as I said I have not had any stitching time-but here are my meager efforts for the last 5 days :)


Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09
Melissa...I am happy you and I did not have a bet on my stash buying...innocently I went to my LNS to pick up the star buttons that were in for the Liberty Tin and I left there with these goodies :)


I have been wanting these two kits for quite some time now...and thanks to a 40% off coupon -I got them both :)!!!

And, I forgot I had pre-ordered The Stitcher's Companion Set by Liberty Hill until a package arrived from The Silver Needle in yesterday's mail :) I have a large collection from Liberty Hill and I just couldn't pass these beauties up :)



I will probably be MIA for a bit as it is truly a busy time of year for us and hubby has vacation coming up and I really don't see a lot of blogging time until the first of May or so :) I'll pop in if I have something to share :)

Thanks as always for stopping by and for your sweet comments. I do so appreciate them :)Please do come again :)
Have a Blessed Easter my friends!
hugs,
BeckySC

More Industrious Bee Sampler :)

I am still just loving this piece! The colors, though MANY color changes in each flower and leaves...make it such a joy to stitch. I love how it is stitching up.

Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09
I received another order from Amy today :) This is my LAST order for awhile. I have been stash crazy since a few Birthday GC's jump started my stash buying in February. I just couldn't resist these beauties though :) I browsed Hoffman's for these goodies and then asked Amy to order them for me :) I am so excited about a couple of them and plan on starting at least one :) I have my eye on Needles and Pins from Theron Traditions. It's a BEAUTY!!! :)

BBD-Bittersweet Moon, BBD-American Star, BOAF-Happy Hearts Sampler

The City Stitcher-Sampler of Bees, The City Stitcher-Starry Night Sampler, The City Stitcher-Summer Garden Stitcheries

CHS-Sampler Stocking, HE-Bee Watchers, HE-Friendship & Blossoms

Theron Traditions-Needles and Pins, HE-Olde Shaker Tune

Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I enjoy hearing from you and hope you will come again!
hugs,
BeckySC

Beehive Sampler

I finished Beehive Sampler and I just adore it!! I love everything about this sampler! It was indeed a joy to stitch. I find all PS designs a delight to stitch.


Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 4 3/4
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-27-09
Date Finished: 3-31-09

I plan to stitch on The Industrious Bee Sampler for a few days! I have another order I am anxious about as it has some REALLY great charts in it and I do have my eye on at least one to start right away.

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and your visits. I enjoy hearing from you so very much! Please come again:)
hugs,
BeckySC

Stitching Weather....

Today has been the perfect stitching weather. We have had rain/storms all day. Some severe weather is around as well. I hope everyone stays safe during it. I wish I could have joined the girls at Amy's today for the Stitchy GTG :) Hopefully next time ladies :)
I continued to stitch on the PS Sampler. I am REALLY loving how this one is stitching up :)


Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 4 3/4
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-27-09

As much as I have enjoyed exchanges and smalls for the past 5 years, I am loving getting back to my own stitching and stitching on some larger projects once again. Now, that's not to say I will not stitch smalls and do a few exchanges here and there, but for now I am content to work on some large pieces for Moi :)

Ok...back to my stitching chair :)
Thank you so much for visiting :) I so enjoy your visits :) Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Another start and another flower :)

I decided to start the Beehive Sampler from Garden Verses by The Prairie Schooler today. This is one of the leaflets I pulled while doing some stash organizing last week :) I have long wanted to stitch this one :) It's coming along nicely and I am enjoying it.


Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 4 3/4
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-27-09

I also stitched another flower on The Industrious Bee Sampler :) Thank you all for your comments about this one. Yes, the colors are amazing in this sampler and it's a joy to stitch :)

Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09

Thank you friends for stopping by :)I so enjoy your visits :) Please come again :)
Have a most lovely weekend :)
hugs,
BeckySC

And what was calling the loudest ??? :)

Industrious Bee Sampler from Theron Traditions. I started it this morning and I am loving it. I fell in love with this one instantly when I found it online and ordered it from Amy. It only took a minute to decide to start it. :)


Design: The Industrious Bee Sampler
Designer: Theron Traditions
Design Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 3-26-09

I am thinking about starting a couple other projects that are also calling pretty loudly to have in the works also :)

Thank you all so much for your sweet visits :) I appreciate you stopping by :) Please do come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC