Gingerbread gifties...

LOOKIE what the mailman brought me from Tricia (aka Pat, whom I have known for many years and love to pieces :)!!!!!) I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY (enough really's?????)wish Tricia would start a blog. I have begged for a couple of years now, but alas she has not been bitten by the blogging bug :) I can see a bigger tree next year for my gingerbread collection :) YAY!!
Tracy asked me how many trees I put up in my home for Christmas.....USUALLY I put up 4 large trees 7.5 foot trees(Angel Tree (all angels are handmade by my dear mother), snowman tree, nutcracker tree and my handmade ornaments tree)and an array of smaller trees that I scatter throughout the house-but this year I am only putting up one large tree-I still have my smaller trees throughout but just the one large tree this year :) I decided that I needed to minamalize this year due to health issues with family members that may need much care in the next couple of months and I don't really see my hubby taking down all my decorations if I am unavailable to do so :) Actually, he WOULD take them down because he is such a sweetheart.....-I am just afraid of how he may pack them away...LOL!!
Anyway-here are the darling ornies I received from Tricia :)
This gingerbread house...

And this little fellow...

And this one :) TOO CUTE!!!


Someone (sorry-I had so many email I don't recall who asked what at the moment) asked me about what type lighting I use to stitch. I use a daylight floor lamp in my main stitching chair...I LOVE it and I couldn't do without it. I also have a daylight table lamp and an Ott travel light...all which are VERY good lighting for stitching.
Someone else asked about my scroll rods and stands...I have 2 floor stands-one Gazelle and one American Dream-both which are wonderful-however the American Dream floorstand is HUGE!!! I was unaware it was so large when I ordered it. I also have 2 lapstands-one EZ stitch system, which I LOVE and an Elan lapstand. I just use the EZ scroll rods AND q-snaps with all my stands. Pics of my stands can be found in previous posts :)
Another Question was about dust and how I dust all my displays....I dust them the same way I do other displays in my home-I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the swiffer dusting systems :) Works GREAT!!
And finally, someone wanted to know if I let people handle my smalls displays...ABSOLUTELY!!!!!-pick them up-look at them, fondle them, enjoy them :)

Thank you so much for your visits and email (I have quite a few email from last post to reply to-I am on my way out with my best friend again today and have not had time to answer yet-I will *try* to do that when I get home this afternoon)I appreciate them and YOU so very much :) And thank YOU again, Tricia!! LOVE them!!

Have a most wonderful day wherever you are and remember to hug a friend!! They are priceless :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

I just have to say............I am BLESSED :)

There may be bloggers/stitcher's out there and in the real world that have a lot more friends than I do....but I have the BEST most caring friends in the blogging world and real world! I just can't say how blessed I feel by some of you...THANK you so much for the kindness and love you all have shown me-I have received some of the sweetest most thoughtful email the last few weeks....it's VERY humbling :) I had more than one email that started out..."Hi Becky, I hate to bother you"...WHAT??? Bother me?? NEVER!!! I love hearing from you all-it's NEVER a bother :) Please feel free to contact me if you like :) I have so enjoyed hearing from old friends and new friends alike :) I love you all :)

This is for those that have emailed and commented about how I display my collection of stitching...here are a few pics of some of my displays :) They change often :)I'm a "tweeker" too :) PLUS I keep adding smalls to them through my own stitching as well as gifts/exchanges :) :) :)


I have a thing for old sewing kits/baskets and I found this blue lined one at an antique shop earlier this year!! :)






And while I am here...here is how I displayed my gingerbread rolling pin-I decided to display it underneath the cabinet... LOVE IT!!


AND my nutcracker collection for Kathy...Kathy-this is last years pic and one from 2006- (plus I have had 3 more years of collectiing nutcrackers that are not pictured :) )my den is totally different now with differnt furniture as well as no entertainment center as hubby got a 42 inch TV for Father's Day this year :) :) so the room is set up differently now with less furniture :) We have a family room too-but this is where hubby and I spend most of our time :)



Linda asked if I have a big house to hold all my treasures......well yes, it's 2050 square feet...but some how that is still not enough...ROFL!

Still stitching away...still can't share :)

As always dear friends and readers...Thank you for taking time from your day to visit with me :) I TREASURE you all :) Please come again!

BIG hugs and much love from SC :)
BeckySC

Stash taking over???? **Edited to answer Sharon** EDITED again for questions**

I had a couple of comments as to if I were running out of room for stash or if it were taking over my home...the answer is NO :) I am very fortunate to have a stitching room all to myself and when my DD moves out I can expand my stitching room to twice the size!! :) Though it is much smaller than I would like-I love it just the same and spend much time in it :) I have cross stitch displayed all over my home. I have smalls displayed throughout my home and over 60 framed pieces on my walls. The items that are not displayed throughout my home for whatever reason be it not the season/holiday for them (I DO display most all of my stitching, exchanges and gifts throughout my home at some point during the year) are also in my stitching room. This is also where I do all my finishing. I have two 5 shelf units (not showing them as they are in desperate need of organizing-though you can see one peeking out here in this photo)that hold all my finishing supplies.

All my charts are filed away in this 4 drawer file cabinet with folders and labeled :)(My dad's plant is closing and he got me an industrial 5 drawer file cabinet last week-with 250 file folders-it's HUGE-I guess I need to reorganize and move my charts over to it as this one is full and it will hold a great deal more)





These hold all my DMC -I can easly see when I need to replace a color. My specialty fibers and my kits are in the two 5 drawer chests underneath my DMC storage.



This is the table I work at when doing finishing. Hubby added some PCV pipe to the legs to bring it up high enough for my comfort. The cabinet underneath holds all my fabrics




This is one of my most FAVORITE places to be :) I love being in my stitching room-it is another simple thing that makes my heart happy :) :)

So, there you see....I do not have stash running amuck at my house :) It has it's own room!!!! LOL!!!

Sharon, I have my FAVORITE stitching chair and it's in the den so I can be with my family as well as watch TV :) This is a pic of it tonight...shhhh there is a giftie being stitched :)





EDITED FOR QUESTIONS :)
Questions from Terri-one of my readers :) After receiving pretty much the same questions from a couple of others-I thought I would post my answers to Terri here :)

Hi Becky,
I continue to be amazed at all that you stitch and actually get done (as opposed to me who ‘pretends’ to stitch but never quite finishes anything.) I think I have stitching ADHD combined with startitis, so I definitely need some help. I’ve had some questions while reading your blog and wondered if you’d be kind enough to help me so I can improve my HDs.

1) How much do you stitch each day/week?
It depends on if my hubby is off (he works 12 hour swing shifts and when he is off I try to spend as much time with him as possible-he has 14 days off a month-they are split into days-with a stretch of 7 days off in a row each month-what we call long off and we enjoy it SO much-BUT-again, my hubby is VERY supportive of my stitching-so that helps as well) and what I have planned for each day. Some times I only stitch an hour and other days I can stitch for the better part of a day. (SEE ANSWER #4 though to explain this better)
2) Do you rotate projects or are you a one-at-a-timer?
I used to rotate weekly-but as I grow older -I am 45, I find that I just go with the flow and work on whatever is calling to me. I used to be a stickler for "time" management in my WIP's and worked on them weekly-but I just feel that life should be ENJOYED with each thing you do (again, I think that came with my age) so now it's all about whatever I feel like working on -on each given day :)
3) Do you work outside the home?
I did for 25 years in the school system and I still managed to stitch "almost" as much :) I am a SAHW now and couldn't be happier with my choice!
4)Regardless of the answer to #3, how do you fit in housework and other necessities?
This is where I found things changed for me. (I used to be an internet junkie when I first got online-over 10 years ago and for the first 2 years I spent WAY too much time online so I had to READJUST my thinking and my priorities) NOW I NEVER get on the computer or stitch until everything I need to take care of in the house is done (I must admit-I am a bit of a neat freak and do not like for anything to be out of place and I actually ENJOY cleaning)-with the exception of laundry as I can stitch while it is washing/drying...but the first thing I do each day is take care of housework and errands. I just told Amy Friday that I spent two hours re-organizing my pantry. I do deep cleaning as well as everyday cleaning weekly-It all works out for me and I don't feel like I am missing anything...especially time with my family or my stitching. MY home is always clean and I STILL enjoy my stitching :)

Thank you all so VERY much for your comments and your sweeter than sweet emails :) You are all so very thoughtful and I treasure YOU :)
Please do come again :)
Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

More Gingerbread for my kitchen and some new stash :)

I couldn't resist these two gingerbread items at Hobby Lobby :) A rolling pin and a serving dish..aren't they fabulous??? LOVE THEM!!! :)
All pics are clickable :)


And I stopped by my LNS while I was there for some yummy stash :) Oh, I got some great things today :)
Including the Witch Scissors for the new SB fob I bought last week from Amy and look at these TINY stork scissors!!


And the Quaker Diamonds Sampler and the Valdani threads to go with it!! WOOHOO!!!




GABI-The series (there is one left to be released) is by Raise the Roof Designs.

Thank you all so much for stopping by for a visit :) And for your sweet comments and emails :) I appreciate them so very much :)
Big hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Another motif on Q&Q :)

I have been busily stitching away on a few Christmas gifts for a few special people so I have nothing to show here on my blog when I am "giftie stitching"...but I did put the gifts aside today because I was having Quaker and Quilts withdrawal!!! I just had to pull it out and stitch on it for a little while :) I stitched another quaker motif :) LOVE IT!!!! I just cannot say enough about how wonderful this project is!!! It's back to gift stitching :)


Design: Quakers and Quilts
Designer: Rosewood Manor
Design Size: 15 x 8
Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel
Fibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as this is the fibers that are recommended and Carol is stitching her piece in and it looks absolutely gorgeous)I will be stitching 1 over 2 with the Valdani fibers
Start Date: 10-19-2009

I got some stash today from Jan....I ordered all 3 of her Samplers and they are just gorgeous. Jan has been a friend for MANY years and I always known she was so talented. I am SO happy to see that talent bloom!!! I just love the samplers, Jan!!
I hope there will be MANY more to come :)

Thanks so much for visiting :) I appreciate you stopping by :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

This is for all those sweethearts that sent me Gingerbread men items last year :)

I had several readers send gingerbread men related items last year (thank you sweet readers...you know who you are) as they knew I wanted to do my kitchen in Gingerbread men this year...alas, I don't have enough for the tree I wanted to use in the kitchen this year-BUT, I did decorate a small one with the items I received :) I am "still" working on the kitchen-but will probably have a BETTER collection of gingerbread items next year :)
I used some of my gingerbread men cookie cutters and tied red/white gingham ribbon through them to hang them-I also painted some unfinished rolling pins and added the gingham ribbon to those as well :)







Thanks for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits...Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

BTW-not going to get into what caused my BOOBOO-let's just say there was some unexpected excitement in our storage building that involved a trapped animal-and my finger is a result of hubby's "plan" to get the animal out of the building!!! :) :)
NUFF SAID????

I got a BOOBOO :( :( :( :( **EDITED FOR FLOWERS**

Look what I did to my right thumb this afternoon :( It's most difficult to type and I can't stitch at the moment-it's still throbbing as I was a BIG baby and would not let hubby (who is EMT certified) burst it. He went to a meeting and said when he gets home he WILL be taking care of it...I freak on stuff like this and it's made me nauseous looking at it and thinking about him opening it up to relieve the blood that's built up...EEK!!!!! I NEED some good thoughts...ROFL!! if you can spare a few !! LOL! You may even want to send flowers.... All kidding aside-it REALLY is very sore-and I REALLY am not looking forward to him working on it-BUT-I can't stitch right now and we all know that has TO BE rectified!!
If you live close enough to me....you may hear me screaming when he "takes" care of it!! I have a LOW (that probably should say NO) tolerance for pain!!!



LOOK what I got from Kathy A...ROFL!! Thank you so much, Kathy-they helped more than you will know!!! hehe!! I just LOVE my online friends :)


Thanks for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits :) Please come again :)
Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

OOOOOH.....LOOK at this adorable ornament!!!

This is SO very me!!!!! What a UNIQUE ornament finish I received today from Meghan for the Christmas Ornament Swap....Meghan, you just made my week GF!!! I just love it! WOW!! I started taking out all my Christmas decorations yesterday and will start decorating this week (YES, I am a Christmas-a-holic!!!), however I have decided not to do as much as I usually do :) We'll see if I stick to that or not :) hehe!!
Thank you again Meghan! Did I say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it?? Personal email coming your way soon :)





Thank you friends for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits so much! Please do come again :)
love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

Scissors collection for Nina :) **edited for a pic of the antique scissors**

Nina asked last month if I would share my collection of scissors...it is not near the collection that others have-but I DO love my scissors and I add to them every chance I get. I am excited as I am going to be receiving a NEW "old" pair this month as DD's boyfriend is bringing them to me when he comes for a visit later this month :) My mom is crocheting me something to go under my scissors (and I have a backing fabric that goes under the crochet item she is working on-but with her shoulder continuing to bother her-she hasn't had a chance to finish it yet :) :) This is a glass enclosed display :) I have a few pair that are not shown-as they are with kits that I have not stitched yet-nor did I take the scissors from any of my scissors pockets and or keepers :)Or the pair of ginghers I am using currently :)
My favorite pair of scissors are the Ginghers in the bottom left corner-they are the SHARPEST moist pointiest(is that a word...) that I have-they were more than I wanted to spend on scissors-but I got them at a 40% discount when I worked for my LNS. They are AWESOME and I couldn't imagine not having them for some of the over one boo-boos that are made!!




These are the antique scissors that a lot of you have commented on (top left in display case)-we were fortunate and found these on one of our many "treasure" hunts...they need to be cleaned up-we have a jeweler friend that can do that for me.


I am stitching-but it's all gift related so I can't share :)
Thank you so VERY much for your visits-Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
Becky

Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas...Giveaway #5

This is a Christmas Giveaway and will take us through to the end of the year :) I will offer other giveaways for stash and stitched items next year :) I am offering 25 Christmas/Winter related charts (2 of those items are the JCS Ornament Preview issue from the past 2 years). If you would like your name entered please leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY. I will draw a name on December 25th. You will have one week after the name is posted to claim your win-if you fail to do so I will draw another name :)(I have had 3 giveaways where the winners did not claim their prizes) Everyone is welcome to enter :)
There is some REALLY great designs here :) Good luck to those that enter :)



Thank you friends for your continued visits, emails and MOST of all your friendships :) I loves you all bunches!!
hugs and love fromSC,
BeckySC

GiveAway # 4 ...

Here is my next giveaway :)





19 assorted Cross Stitch magazines
12 assorted charts
2 kits
Mirabilia's Angel of the Morning (with everything you need to stitch her)

If you are interested in having your name added- All you need to do is leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY-there are no special restrictions -everyone can enter- PLEASE leave me a way to contact you if I am not familiar with you or your email address :) If you have not claimed your win within 1 week of my posting the winning name-I will draw another name. Thanks SO much :)
I will have my DD draw a name on Thanksgiving :)

Thank you friends for visiting my blog-for your lovely comments, sweet emails and your friendships :) Without even knowing it....You bring JOY into my life :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Some Halloween Stash :) :) :) **Edited for Scissors info**

Yesterday I placed an order with Amy and I received it today! How's that for service??? She is always so speedy in her service and shipping orders! I ordered the new SB's-I love anything to do with boxes, and the "WE will go a'Haunting" comes in a box!! TOO COOL!! I also ordered the new SB fob, Soft Spring from SB, the Quaker Lady and Gent and a Moira Blackburn chart :)





Melissa -I ordered the witch scissors from my LNS :)

Thanks for your visits :) I appreciate them so very much! Please do come again :)
I am going to go play (YES, Melissa-I do play with my stash before filing it away-that's one of the BEST parts about new stash :)) with my new stash for a bit :)

hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Winners of the Giveaways!!

The Stash Giveaway winner is : CINDYMAE

And the Winner for the stitched piece is:JOY

Joy, I will need some time to get the finishing done on this piece.

Cindy and Joy, congratulations! Thank you so much for making my blog a poart of your reading :) I hope you both will enjoy your wins :)
Please send me your mailing information :)

Thanks to all who entered :) I appreciate your visits to my blog :) I hope you will continue to visit :)

For those that have inquired about my grandmother...mom took my grandmother to the doctor for yet another appointment yesterday morning and she has 5 more appointments for TESTS over the next few weeks starting Monday morning...they said best case scenario and what we better pray for is that the aneurysm is above her kidneys then they could put a stint in-otherwise they will have to do heavy duty invasive heart surgery.... We welcome ALL prayers and good thoughts for her and our family. Thank you so much :)

hugs and love and HAPPY HALLOWEEN from SC :)
BeckySC

Happy Halloween, Friends :)

It's time for cats
and pumpkins,
and for trick-or-treaters
to be seen.
It's also time for
wishing you a
spook-tacular Halloween!!!

Have a SAFE and Happy Halloween and don't eat too many treats :)
Hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Christmas Ornament for Amy :) (EDITED FOR DESIGN INFO)

I had Amy's name for the Christmas ornament swap :)I know that Amy and myself do not mind getting religious/Christian type designs for our Christmas trees-so I decided to stitch this adorable manger scene for Amy. I had actually planned to stitch it for her last year for the swap, but misplaced the magazine that had the design in it :) I hope you like it and will enjoy it, Amy :)





Design: Noel Ornament
Designer: Barbara Sestok (Cross Stitch and Country Crafts May/June 1995 issue)
Design Size: 2.5 x 2.5
Fabric: 32ct.
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:9-25-09
Date Finished: 9-26-09

Tama-my mom crocheted the doilies and any table scarf you may see here :) I CAN crochet-but haven't for some time :)

Thank you friends for stopping by for a visit-for your comments and emails :) I do so appreciate it. Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Is there anything better than a surprise in the mail???

I received the BEST surprise in the mail today from my dear friend Shay :) She really spoiled me and I was speechless when I opened up the package!(my DD said I was acting like it was Christmas)Just look at all these wonderful goodies...Beautiful Biscornu patterns/kits (shay knows how much I LOVE stitching/finishing Biscornu and WONDERFULLY delicious (we can say that as we understand it) finishing fabrics :) Look at those gingerbread men (and gingerbread buttons too) AND Halloween socks!! Perfect for the Halloween Party I am going to :)YAY!!
Pics are clickable!




Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear friend :) I hope you know just how much your friendship means to me :)

Thanks for stopping by for a visit :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC
BeckySC

I think I have the world's BEST hubby :)

Look at all these glorious goodies he bought me today :) I honestly can't say enough about all these wonderful Praiseworthy Stitches charts...the models for each of them are stitched and on display at my LNS and they are all just so gorgeous! The cover models do nothing for these...but the stitched models are to die for. I can honestly say I would NOT have purchased the charts if I had not seen the stitched models...NOW, I can't wait to start on some of them...I can see my WIP's will grow drastically in the next few weeks (after I get some gifties stitched for friends) AND 3 pair of GORGEOUS scissors...need I say more???
Pics are clickable







Thank you dear friends for all your wonderful email-I have been enjoying hearing from you all so very much-and your comments :) Thanks for visiting with me :) I enjoy it so much!
Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC
BeckySC

One more update on Q&Q :)

Here's my latest progress on Quakers and Quilts...(I know you are probably sick of this one by now....)I REALLY must put this away now and do some other stitching that needs to get done :) I have some gifts I need to stitch as well as a few other items for myself :) I *may* pull this one back out for Friday night SAT...though I really should work on Herb Window Garden for SAT...we'll see :) I am STILL loving this project-it is a complete joy to work on :) I have had MANY email about this one from fellow stitchers that are stitching it-questions about it or the fibers...and just compliments on the piece-thank you all for emailing-I have really enjoyed hearing from you :) KEEP stitching and I would love to hear from you again :)


Design: Quakers and Quilts
Designer: Rosewood Manor
Design Size: 15 x 8
Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel
Fibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as this is the fibers that are recommended and Carol is stitching her piece in and it looks absolutely gorgeous)I will be stitching 1 over 2 with the Valdani fibers
Start Date: 10-19-2009

Thank you, thank you for the comments on my autumn/Halloween displays-I really appreciate them :) I try to decorate for each season/holiday :) I have more displays for certain seasons and holidays, but I try to add to them each year :)

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments and emails :) I genuinely appreciate them-they make my heart SMILE :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

For Patti...(because you asked) :) :) :) **Edited to answer question**

And everyone else that asked about my Halloween/Autumn decorations and all those that miss my home blog :) You are all so very sweet to inquire about pics :)
If you look closely, some of you will see gifties stitched by YOU scattered among my own stitching. I cherish EACH and EVERY gift/exchange I receive and they are displayed :)
My dining room table











Buffet in Family room





Bar area





Table in family room :)


Susan-I purchased all the supplies (enough to make both of us a tree) and my best friend and hubby made the tree a few years back!. They did a wonderful job on it :)

I will miss all these wonderful items when I put them away in a few days...they INDEED make me happy...but it will be out with the Christmas decorations-so I won't be sad for long :) :) :) :)

Thank you for stopping by-for all your visits, comments, emails and friendships :) I treasure you all :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

For all you Quilt lovers out there....

I have been working (having FUN is more like it) in my craft room for the past couple of weeks. I am doing some cleaning and getting rid of things before the holiday decorating begins and before we have DD's boyfriend come in for a 2 week visit in November. The holidays always spur me to clean up and get rid of- as does having company :) So, you can benefit from my "decluttering" :)
This draw is for 11 Quilting Books/Magazines :) They are all in wonderful condition :) They have GREAT patterns in them as well as great instructions and very useful techniques!
Pic is clickable for larger views :)

If you would like a chance to have your name drawn, please leave a comment on this post only and I will draw a name (hmmm, let's spread this one out a bit so I don't have so much to mail at once,with all the giveaways and exchanges I have going on) on Thanksgiving Day :)

Back to my organization...you never know what else I will find I don't need-I would rather offer it here to you all than throw things away :) Hope that's OK with you guys :)

Thank you again for your many visits, comments, emails and friendships-you are all so sweet and I enjoy hearing from you :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Iris in October (almost November)?? And hand-made buttons and pin heads :)

YES, I have had Iris blooming for the past month and I cut these just this morning for our table :) I ADORE Iris and have been quite surprised to have them blooming this late in the year :) Aren't they just gorgeous??



Here are a few of my recent button/pin head creations. I plan to make quite a few more-different styles/designs. You know I have to have some beehives in there are well :)
So far I have made...Red birds, red and yellow flowers, yellow roses, stars, hearts, pumpkins. I really enjoy making them. If you haven't tried polymer clays, you really should give it a try. I used to make dough art-salt dough ornaments to sell-one year alone I sold over $800.00 in salt dough ornaments-it allowed me to buy my hubby that special rifle he wanted for Christmas that year. Polymer clay is SO much easier to use :)
All pics are ckickable for larger views :)















Thank you for your continued visits to my blog. I appreciate them so very much :)
Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

More Q&Q :)

I can't help but share this one when I make any significant progress as I am just so excited about this project :) I really should put it away for a few days and work on a few other things I need to get stitched :)

Photo Clickable!

Design: Quakers and Quilts
Designer: Rosewood Manor
Design Size: 15 x 8
Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel
Fibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as this is the fibers that are recommended and Carol is stitching her piece in and it looks absolutely gorgeous)I will be stitching 1 over 2 with the Valdani fibers
Start Date: 10-19-2009

If you are a RELIABLE exchanger and would like to join us in 2010 for Holiday Exchanges (we will exchange for most of the well known celebrated holidays)-take a look at the new Holiday Exchanging blog. The Valentines Day exchange is taking sign-ups now! PLEASE DO NOT apply for membership if you cannot keep your exchange commitment-it's not fair to anyone if you signup and do not follow through.

Thank you all so much for your sweet emails and visits to my blog-I have met some REALLY thoughtful people over the past few days :) and made many new friends :) I have *tried* to reply to all email -if you sent an email and did not get a reply-I did not receive :) Please resend as I would love to hear from you :)
Thanks for stopping by-I appreciate it :) please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Having fun with fabrics !!! AND A GIVEAWAY!

I have had a couple of request to share my fabrics that I dyed last weekend :) and I honestly keep forgetting-my apologies. (also, I have had a request to share my scissors, but have yet to do that either...soon, Nina-I promise) So, here ya go :) I enjoy dyeing fabrics and it really helps when you need something for a special project and really do not have it on hand and are not going to be dropping by your LNS anytime soon. I bought 1/2 yd of 36ct and 1/2 yd of 40ct that I have yet to dye...I hope to do that soon-these are all 28/32cts with the exception of 1 or 2 :) AND, I have the BEST time coming up with names for them so I can label them before putting them away :) LOL!
PICS ARE CLICKABLE!









I am having another giveaway for this stitched piece. If you would like to throw your name in the draw for it-please leave a comment on this post only and tell me what finish would work best for this piece and I will draw a name for it next week. AND I will do the finishing choice of the name chosen.



Star of Wonder
Designer: The Sunflower Seed
Fabric: 28ct. Mystic
Fibers: GAST
Design Size: 12.5 x 4


Ok..I am off to do the finishing on my ornament for the ornament swap :)
Thanks for stopping by for a visit-I appreciate it so very much :) Please come again :)
Have a MOST lovely evening, friends :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Personal Halloween ornament exchange for Paula :) AND Q&Q Update :)

I forgot to take a pic of the exchange for Paula, so I had to "borrow" her pic :)
I chose to stitch SB's Spooky Sheep for Paula. I have wanted to stitch this one for quite some time now and found this to be the perfect opportunity. I added a beaded hanger of black and orange beads!

Designer: Shepherds Bush
Fabric: 32ct. Sand
Fibers: Threadgatherer Silks, and other silks provided with kit
Date Started:9-9-09
Date Finished:9-9-09
Stitched for Paula C for personal Halloween ornament exchange


Here's my progress for today on Quakers and Quilts :) I STILL love this design and LOVE stitching on it.




Thank you all for stopping by for a visit :) I do so appreciate it :) Please do come again :)
I hope you are enjoying the weekend :)
Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

My stitching was stopped in it's tracks...

I had a fibro flare up for 2 days and I was not able to stitch on Quakers and Quilts...but the pain is under control now and I hope to get back to Q&Q as I have missed stitching on it :)

I was able to do the finshing on a Christmas Ornament today though that I am offering as a little incentive for the Let's Stitch group :) I just love everything about this design. Isn't it just too adorable??? I have had it stitched for a bit and it was waiting for the perfect finishing. This is my second time stitching this particular design as I stitched it for myself a few years back and finished it into a cube.
Pics are clickable :)



Designer: Angel Stitchin'
Fabric Used: 32 ct. Amber Linen
Fibers used: GAST & WDW

I would like to thank those that have entered my giveaway (you can enter until October 31, 2009), and left such wonderful comments-a few of them brought tears to my eyes...WOW, you are all so kind-but it is YOU who inspire me to KEEP stitching and sharing-so I have each of you lovely people to thank :)

Thank you, friends for stopping by for a visit :) I appreciate it so much! Please do come again :)

Sending wishes for a lovely weekend :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Because of you....

I find joy in this blogging journey :) You touch me in so many ways and make me a better person and bless my life with such joy and friendships.
Thank you loyal readers, commenters, emailers and friends for your continued visits to my blog :) (I had a touching email last evening after my post to my blog-it made me realize just how many people are out there in the "stitchy bloggy world" and just how much they enjoy the ramblings of a domestic goddess/stitcher :). I love hearing from my regulars as well as new readers. I have made a great many new friends in the past couple of months through my blog and countless friends since I began blogging many years ago :). I am so delighted that you stopped here to visit me and took time to leave a comment or send an email so that I could get to know you better :) One can never have too many friends and I so enjoy making new friends and visiting with old friends :) I have had some email conversations with some REALLY talented and blessed individuals as of late. I have learned from many of you-I have assisted many of you in techniques you have asked me about. I have cried with some of you and laughed until my sides hurt and tears roll down my face with some of you.....whatever the reasons our paths have crossed I feel so blessed by EACH and EVERY one of you. I cherish you all:) Friends come and go some times-it's just something that happens in life-but friendships that are meant to be will withstand anything :) I have MANY of those and feel so comforted by them. I love that you read my blog and leave comments and send me emails. It's amazing how a keyboard and monitor has touched my life for the past 10 years :)
As a thank you, I am having a huge giveaway for one of my readers :) All you need to do is leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY telling me a little bit about YOU-or how you came to my blog :) It can be anything you want to share...New friends, old friends, silent readers all are welcome :) PLEASE leave me a way to contact you if I am not familiar with you or your email address :) Thanks SO much :)
I will have my DD draw a name on Halloween :)

So, what will you win???
36 charts assorted charts
1 Indigo Rose kit for Remember ME Photo Album
11 pieces of assorted linens/evenweaves
11 handmade tuck pillows in assorted sizes and fabrics (4 stuffed and ready for use)
3 Judy Odell instructional booklets (Christmas Ornaments, The Box, and The Heavy Weights)
1 1/2 yds. 14ct. Salem Cloth
1 Pointed Linen Pillow from Olde Colonial Designs
1 40ct. Package Thread Drops
1 Beaded Ribbon Necklace kit
10 DMC 115
1 Stork Scissors in blue
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your friendships :) They are indeed priceless :)
Hugs and love AND Sunshine from SC :)
BeckySC

Quaker Motif :) **EDITED TO ANSWER JOY**

I am REALLY trying to "influence" some of you that are wanting to start this :) Look at the BEAUTIFUL colors in this BEAUTIFUL Quaker motif :) I am honestly just loving this piece so much :) Actually I am thankful for this piece as it makes me happy :) Every morning after I have read my daily Bible reading-I put a scripture on the dry erase board on our fridge so that my family and I will be reminded throughout the day-who is in charge and why we are so blessed....today I added along with the scripture that I was blessed by this Happy piece and believe it or not, my family GETS that about me :) -I learned a long time ago to look for joy in small things :):)

Design: Quakers and Quilts
Designer: Rosewood Manor
Design Size: 15 x 8
Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel
Fibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as this is the fibers that are recommended and Carol is stitching her piece in and it looks absolutely gorgeous)I will be stitching 1 over 2 with the Valdani fibers
Start Date: 10-19-2009

Joy, I am using the called for fibers :) The Valdani floss in the recommended colors :)

Thank you friends for visiting today :) I appreciate your visit so much more than you can ever know :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Oh...I knew I would LOVE it.....

What a FUN stitch this one is :) I just adore everything about it. I love the design, the fabric and the fibers are an ABSOLUTE joy to work with-I would definitely recommend them-however, remember I am using one thread over 2 and I LOVE it-not sure how I would like the 3 ply (I am not fond of 28ct fabric that the design calls for and I have never liked stitching with anything more than 2 ply :)). This is my progress from last night- I could hardly put it down long enough to take a pic of my progress....if you are thinking of starting this one, you will not be disappointed :) I haven't gotten to stitch today as we have been gone all day-but I do plan to put more stitches in tonight :)
The colors are amazing in this one. I love the earth-tone rich colors and this one lends itself to them beautifully! Karen did an amazing job designing this one!
I am stitching it by page and this is page 1-I still have the Quaker motif to finish up and the band under it before moving on to page 2 :)

Design: Quakers and Quilts
Designer: Rosewood Manor
Design Size: 15 x 8
Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel
Fibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as this is the fibers that are recommended and Carol is stitching her piece in and it looks absolutely gorgeous)I will be stitching 1 over 2 with the Valdani fibers
Start Date: 10-19-2009

Thank you all SO very much for your continued visits to my blog :) I appreciate EACH of YOU more than you know and cherish your visits :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Ready to go....

I "tried" to resist, but to no avail... I am going to start Rosewood Manor's Quakers and Quilts. I have everything ready to start it tonight :) I decided to go with 40ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel. I am excited to sit down and put the first stitches in tonight as I have drooled over this one for so long :)

Design: Quakers and Quilts
Designer: Rosewood Manor
Design Size: 15 x 8
Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen Lintel
Fibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as this is the fibers that are recommended and Carol is stitching her piece in and it looks absolutely gorgeous)I will be stitching 1 over 2 with the Valdani fibers
Start Date: 10-19-2009
I have had quite a few comments about others getting ready to start this piece. Feel free to join me-I would love to have you stitching along with me-I am not going to be "formal" in stitching (I don't do well with "formal" SAL's )-I may stitch on it until it is finished, I may stitch on it only when it calls to me (CALLING VERY LOUDLY RIGHT NOW)-it depends on how it goes once I get started-you know sometimes you build yourself up for a project only to find you don't enjoy it that much once you get started...I don't think this will be one of those times as this piece is really gorgeous and I am LOVING the way Carol's is stitching up :) SO, feel free to let me know if you are stitching it and we'll correspond with each other :)

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers for my grandmother (no news yet-it's hurry up and wait-as it usually is where doctors are concerned) and my family-your comments and email are so comforting to me :) It's hard to explain-but I know there are those of you out there that totally understand what I mean :)

Thanks for stopping by :) Your visits are very appreciated :) Please do come again :)
Hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Saturday Treasures....

I haven't been to the consignment/antique shops in quite some time...I decided today was a perfect day for it. It's COLD and rainy here in my neck of the woods...so I took off for a bit and found a couple of "treasures". I rescued another cross stitch piece-it's a LOVELY Alphabet Sampler. It's not necessarily my colors, but I have a weakness for any cross stitch I find, looking for a new home-it's hard for me to leave them in shops, after someone put such work/talent into them-so this treasure has a NEW home with me :) Isn't is quite lovely and there is a lot of time/love that went into this piece.
Pics are clickable for larger views.

And look at these beauties...oh, I have a weakness for boxes/baskets and the like-so these babies had to come home with me too :) They are in perfect shape!

Still no news on my grandmother as of yet today-she had to see a specialist out of town-my mom has not called to let me know anything yet-but THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your wishes for her-please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers :) They mean a GREAT deal to me and speak volumes :)

I am off to dye some fabrics and make a few buttons and pin heads :) Have a BEAUTIFUL day and enjoy your friends and family-they are PRICELESS!!

Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC

Yummy Stash :)

I forgot to take a picture of the stash I got last week (mostly Market goodies-which were ALL wonderful -I have put it all away-so no pic of it:))-but a special friend is interested in what I purchased today...so here you go, Julianne -today's stash haul :):)
I have been hand dyeing my own fabrics lately, so I got a 1/2 yard cut of 40ct and 36ct that I plan to turn into some wonderfully delicious colors over the weekend :)
I have DROOLED over Rosewood Manors Quakers and Quilts with each visit to my LNS as Carol is stitching it now and has the WIP at the shop...it's just absolutely gorgeous so I HAD to purchase it after months of drooooooooooooling :) :) :)
Pics are clickable :)


AND, new scissors-I think everyone knows how much I LOVE scissors :)I just love these!!


I stitched on Herb Window Garden tonight along with the Let's Stitch group-my goal was to get the white stitched in the window frames...I did meet that goal and now am down to b/s only. I won't bore you with a pic tonight :) BUT I can't thank you all enough that have left a comment about Herb Window Garden :)

Good luck, hugs, love, faith and strength to my Grandmother as she under goes testing and consultation tomorrow morning. I love you bunches I know you are scared-remember who is in control :) I am praying for you!!!

Have a most lovely weekend friends-thanks for stopping by-your visits/comments and emails are so very appreciated :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Hopefully last update before a finish :)

I can only imagine how sick you must be of seeing this one....I am down to just a little cross stitch left (the white inside the grey window outlines)and then it's on to the backstitching. There is a great deal of b/s though :)
I have decided to put this away until Friday night and stitch on it during the Let's Stitch SAT :)
Thank you for your comments/support while I have been plugging away at this long standing WIP :) It's good to be so close to a finish :)
Pics are clickable for larger views.


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:

I plan to dive into my stash later this evening and start something new :) Probably a SMALL :) Oh MY!! I am so excited :) :) LOL!!! YAY!!!

I would appreciate thoughts and prayers for my SWEET grandmother as she prepares for heart surgery. I will know more after Saturday about the actual surgery and date of the surgery. She is such a SPECIAL lady and I can't thank you enough if you have a good thought and/or prayer for her :)

Thanks for stopping by :) I appreciate your continued visits, comments, email and YOUR friendships :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Herb Window Garden and personal Halloween exchange :)

I was invited to take part in a personal Halloween exchange with one of my favorite friends, Paula C :) She is such a sweetheart-she and I exchanged Halloween gifties last year as well as she accepted my invitation to a personal Halloween exchange :) I was excited to exchange with her. We exchanged Halloween ornaments and she just SPOILED me so much-I can't thank you enough, Paula :) I just love everything (and hubby thanks you for your thoughtfulness in sending him a goodie bag of his favorite treat)and can't thank you enough for your generosity.

I can't share what I sent Paula, as I forgot to take a pic. I will have to wait until Paula can share a pic with me :)

Herb Window Garden is receiving all my stitching attention these days as I would REALLY love to finish it soon. I LOVED this piece when I started it back in 2005-but soon fell out of love with it because it is stitched on 28 count and I SO prefer 32 count or higher. After pulling all my WIP's out though I decided that I wanted to get this one done as I STILL love the design (even though I am not thrilled with the fabric)-and it will look wonderful in my kitchen. I still have the border (herb names in border) a corner motif, the lace under the last row of herbs and ALL the backstitching yet to stitch on this piece.
I will be offering this chart (calls for DMC) as a giveaway when I am finished with it. If you would like your name added to the giveaway please let me know and I will draw a name from those interested :) I just cannot get a good pic of this no matter what I try-please excuse the wrinkles as well-stitching in hand and I didn't press it before the pic :)


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:

I have so many new Market designs calling to me (Noella's Christmas Berry Kit-by Just Nan is REALLY screaming at me-though it wouldn't take long at all to stitch I am going to wait) and can't wait to choose something-but for now I am going to stay with Herb Window Garden and see if I can get it finished in the next few weeks.

Thank you all so very much for stopping by-I appreciate your visits so much! Please do come again :)
Have a lovely weekend!
Love and hugs from SC :)
BeckySC....

Herb Window Garden update...

Hello friends :) Thank you all so much for your get well comments and emails. I am still not feeling like myself and have had a "sluggish" week. I hope this new week proves to be better :) I have to report for Jury Duty tomorrow (this is my 6th time being pulled for Jury Duty)-not feeling well on top of Jury Duty isn't going to be much fun.

I have made some progress on Herb Window Garden. I have been "craving" a new start, but honestly have not felt like going through my stash to pick one-so I continued with my WIP's :)
I have one more Herb to stitch on this-then it will be finishing the border, names of the herbs and the windows dividing each herb and of course ALL the backstitching. I will probably work on something else for awhile now-maybe even find the energy to start that new project!!





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:

Thank you so much for your continued visits, comments and emails :) I appreciate them so very much :)
Have a lovely week!
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Some WIP stitching, Tuesday SAL and a gift :)

I haven't been feeling very well...they think I may have another cyst forming-like the one that put me in the hospital last year :( I have been in moderate pain for more than a week now and just feeling REALLY lousy. I feel some better today and thought I would take this opportunity to post to my blog :)
I haven't felt like doing much other than some stitching. I finished the stitching for my personal Halloween ornament exchange with Paula and I stitched my ornament for the ornament swap-it's not due out until November 1, but my grandmother is having heart surgery next month and I am unsure how things will play out as far as my stitching goes so I have tried to get all my exchanges stitched. I can't share them until I mail them out and they are received, but I do have some WIP's I can share :)
Herb Window Garden-I have been working on the 3rd to the last herb :)

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

HoHRH-still plugging away at house 6, but made pretty good progress since last working on it.

Design By: Carriage House Samplings
Design Size: 20 1/2 x 15 3/8
Fabby: 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linen
Fibers: Vikki Clayton Silks
Date Started: 2-16-06
Date Finished:

And finally my St. Peter's Fair SB SAL with sweet Julianne :) I haven't touched it since the first day of our SAL as I just had something going on each Tuesday since the initial start date-but today I was able to stitch on it :)

Design By: Shepherd's Bush
Fabric: 40 ct. Park City Blend
Fibers:DMC
Date Started: 9-1-09
Date Finished:

And last, but certainly not least-a gift I received in yesterday's mail from sweet Edgar :) He's such a sweetheart :) A bee picture frame!! TOO cute :) Thank you so much Edgar for thinking of me and bringing some "sunshine" my way at a time I really needed it :)


That's it for me...Thanks for stopping by-I do hope you will visit again :)
hugs and love from SC.
BeckySC

4 Bats & A Cat Biscornu :) **EDITED TO ANSWER QUESTION :)**

I LOVE IT !!!! :) I finished it up as a biscornu last night but it was too late to post :) I just love it and it looks SPOOKTACULAR among my decorations :)
I used Jack-o-Lantern jingle bells in the corners that I had in my finishing stash :)




Designer: Plum Pudding NeedleArt
Design Size: 5.1 x 5.1
Fabric: 40ct. Park City Blend
Fibers: DMC& GAST
Date Started:9-12-09
Date Finished: 9-17-09

Hannah-you're right-it would have made a great bourse, but that is a least favorite finish for me as it hides the stitching and I really have nowhere to display those or a use for them :):)

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit :) I appreciate it :) Please do come again :)
Have a lovely weekend!
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC :)

4 Bats & A Cat...

Hello friends :) I am still stitching on Autumnal and Halloween designs and having the most fun with them. I put all my Autumnal and Halloween decorations out over the weekend and had fun with that as well :) I just love, love, love this time of year :)
I put the last stitch in Plum Puddings 4 Bats and A Cat today and hopefully by this time tomorrow I will have finished it off as a biscornu :) and it can take it's place among my decorations :)




Designer: Plum Pudding NeedleArt
Design Size: 5.1 x 5.1
Fabric: 40ct. Park City Blend
Fibers: DMC& GAST
Date Started:9-12-09
Date Finished: 9-17-09

Thank you all so much for your continued visits/comments and emails :) I appreciate them so very much :) I hope you will stop by again soon:)
Have a most lovely weekend :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Thanks to all that entered my Giveaway :)

The winner of the giveaway is Natasha. Congratulations, Natasha, please send me your mailing information :)

Thanks so much friends for visiting my blog :) I hope you will come again soon :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Spooky Witch Hat

ADORABLE and SUCH fun (ok, other than the allergy I had to the fabric :) )-I just loved everything about this and the finishing was just as fun as the stitching :) What a great addition to my Halloween decorations!
I changed just a couple of things...I didn't care for the pink garland on the ghosts, so I left it off and I changed the pink garland joining the spiders to black.
Pics are clickable for larger views.


Design: Spooky Witch Hat
Designer: Just Nan
Fabric: 30 ct. WDW Peoria Purple
Fibers: DMC

Thank you my friends for dropping by :) I get so excited to share with you :) Your visits are cherished and I appreciate them so Very much :)
Please do come again :)
Enjoy your weekend :)
hugs and love from SC:)
BeckySC

Little Pumpkin in the Patch :)

I stitched this cutie today and finished it as a pin pillow :)




Little Pumpkin In The Patch
Designer:Heart in Hand
Fabric: 32ct. Sand
Fibers: DMC
Design Size: 4.5 x 2.5
Date Started:9-10-09
Date Finished:9-10-09

I finished the stitching on the JN Witches Hat yesterday (this one took awhile as I was allergic to the fabric and had to take allergy meds to work on it) and hope to do the finishing soon :)

Thank you all for your comments/visits/emails and your friendships :) I appreciate them so very much :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckyS

A lovely gift...

I received a MOST lovely gift in today's mail from Nina :) WOW, I was just blown away by her beautiful stitching/finishing :) She made everything she sent to me-WOW! I love the hand dyed fabric, the buttons and the thread holder-Nina, you are multi-talented! I just LOVE it all!! The tin is MOST gorgeous and I will cherish it always :)Thank you again my friend :)
Pics are clickable for larger views :)




Thank you all so much for your lovely comments and your visits/emails. I appreciate them so very much :) Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

PS-to all those that asked-my DD landed safe and sound in San Diego Ca.:) Now I can breathe and relax :)

PS exchange for Lisa :)

There was a little mix up in Round 2 and Lisa did not receive-so I stitched for Lisa. I am so happy you like it, Lisa :)




Pumpkin Patch
Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Fabric: 32ct. Lambswool
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:7-29-09
Date Finished: 7-31-09

Thank you all so very much for your visits. I appreciate them and YOU :)
Please do come again :)
Have a most lovely day my friends!!
Love and hugs from SC.
BeckySC

It's a Giveaway :)

I wasn't going to do any more giveaways because of a comment someone made about some of the giveaways going on (I am not trying to outdo the next person with visitor numbers, and most of the stitchers I know that offer giveaways are not trying to prove anything either!!!-I am just happy to have my regular visitors and share with them all-however few or many they may be)...-but let's face it, God blessed me with a "giving spirit" AND I adore giving and it makes me so HAPPY --so to all my loyal readers and all the new friends I have made over the summer and all my old friends (loves you all)I am having a giveaway. Here's what you have a chance to win :)
The Design is Winter by Elizabeth's Designs. It is a gorgeous design. It is finished off as a very simple stitching book. It has a pocket on each of the inside flaps. One pocket is trimmed with lace. The opposite side has no lace on the pocket-but some lace added to the top. It easily holds the small charts in the pockets. If you don't want to use it as a book-it can be easily displayed as a stand up by opening it slightly .
Pics are clickable for larger views.



To enter your name in the drawing-leave a comment on this post only and I will add your name. I will draw a name on September 15th :)

Thank you all so very much for your continued visits, comments, emails and friendships-they make my heart smile :)

hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

A visitor from my past...

Quite some time ago I stitched this adorable Santa and never got around to doing the finishing on him...shamefully he was hidden away in a drawer Christmas after Christmas...this week I decided to do the finishing on him and I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE him :) I think he turned out just too cute and can't wait to hang him on my tree this year :)
Please ignore all the extra pics...I am goofing around with HP Photo Imaging :)
All pics are clickable for larger views :)




Design: Lighting The Way Santa
Designer: The Artist Collection/Heartstrings
Design Size: 4.58 x 4.38
Fabric: 28ct. Moss Green Lugana
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 1-7-06
Date Finished: 1-9-06
Finishing done 9-2-09

Thank you all so much for your visits-you're so kind :) and I loves you all!! :) Please DO come again :)
Have a wonderful and safe Holiday weekend friends :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Round 4 Prairie Schooler Exchange now taking Sign-ups :)

I had several people email me last time after the closing of Round 3 and I promised I would remember to post a reminder here when round 4 opened for sign-ups :)
Please go over to the PS exchange blog and read all the details for signing up before sending your information :)
Don't miss out-I can only take the first 100 people :) There have been some amazing pieces exchanged in round 3 :) Good job PS stitchers!!

hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Yummy Stash :)

OOOH, too much of a good thing??? Only if deciding what to stitch first is an issue :) :) :) LOL!! I had to run some errands today (my dd is flying out to Ca. for a week next week and I am running around trying to do things for her) and could not resist, stopping by my LNS-to pick up my order :)actually the truck kinda went there on it's own ;)like it was on auto pilot!!!!
I got so many wonderful new goodies I don't know where to start :) Though that JN Witch Hat is TOO adorable :)
Pic is clickable

No stitching for me for the past two days -again, on the go constantly getting things ready for DD and hubby has been off work for a few days-he wanted me to play frisbee golf on the Wii last night-I love that game-it's addictive and we played from 8:30pm until 1:15am :) HE goes back to work tomorrow and I am hoping to start a new project from my LNS trip tonight :)
OK....off to play in my stash a bit and make a decision what to stitch-I have a personal Halloween ornament exchange to stitch-maybe something from this pile :)

Thanks so much for your visits, comments and emails-but MOSTLY your friendships :) I appreciate each and every one of you :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

St. Peter's Fair :)

Today Julianne and I started our SB SAL :) I am stitching St. Peter's Fair. This was a hand me down chart from a friend-so I am converting it to DMC and stitching it on 40ct. fabric (as I did Bee Keeper's Cottage last year) :)
I had a very late start as I had an incident with my eye this morning which prohibited my vision for the better part of the day-but I love the part I have stitched and look forward to next Tuesday :)
Pics are clickable


I would also like to thank Julianne for the generous and thoughtful gift she sent to me last week. I received SB's Thankful Heart kit! WOW, it's gorgeous and I love it so much and look forward to stitching it someday. Thank you again my sweet friend :)


I am not familiar with the designer of the ornament I received as it was not included in the information :) Maybe Roberta will be kind enough to share with us :)

Thank you all so much for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits, comments and emails :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

SAL with Carolyn :) and an ornament :)

Today Carolyn and I started our LHN SAL :) We chose My Needle's Work as it was on both our to stitch lists :) I am loving this one so far and look forward to stitching on her again next Monday :) No chance of an outdoor shot as it is rainy/very overcast here today :)
Pics are clickable :)


Design: My Needle's Work
Designer: LHN
Fabric: 40 ct. Lt. Exampler
Fibers: CC
Date Started: 8-31-09

I received my ornament for the Christmas Ornament Swap from Roberta today. I must say I just love it and it's got to be the cutest reindeer ever :) Thank you so very much, Roberta :)


Thank you all so much for your visits and email. I appreciate them so much :)
I hope you will come again:)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Happy Pumpkin Needle Roll :)

This is another piece I stitched for the Stitching Smalls with Friends group :) I just love the colors :) The fabric color was so perfect for this design!! LOVE IT!





Designer: Shepherds Bush
Fabric: 28ct. (kit supplied/no name)
Fibers: DMC& WDW
Date Started:8-29-09
Date Finished: 8-30-09

Thank you all so much for visiting with me :) You are all so kind and I appreciate your visits so very much :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC
BeckySC

Spook-A-Boo Biscornu

OOOH, I just love the way this turned out and it was MOST fun!! I had the perfect Witch button and LOVE the way it looks :) I tried to get pics from all angels so you could see all the "spooky" details :)
Pics are clickable for larger views :)









Design: Spook-A-Boo
Designer: The Cat's Whiskers
Fabric: 32 ct. Cream
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 8-25-09
Date Finished:8-28-09

Thank you ALL so very much for your visits :) I appreciate them so much :) Please come again!
Have a most lovely weekend :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

Spook-A-Boo -Stithcing complete :)

I just love this one and had the best time stitching it :) I had to "improvise" as there was TOO much blank space near the center, so I added the bats-I think they work well and when I add the button I have picked out to the center it-it will look great!!
I plan to do the finishing this evening....so I will probably be back later tonight with the actual Biscornu :)
Isn't it such a FUN design???


Can you see the two spiderwebs?? They are stitched in blending filament and do not show up well in the pic-but when the light hits them-they look AWESOME!! :)



Sharon, I usually do not stitch a bottom on a biscornu as I display them in a basket and only the top shows. I will stitch the bottom however if it is different than the top-otherwise I just stitch the top side :)-however I may stitch something in the 4 corners of the bottom..haven't decided yet :)

Nina, this will be my 20th Biscornu. I have received 8 as gifts and/or exchanges and the others I have stitched for myself :)

Thank you all so very much for your continued visits. I appreciate them so much and hope you will come again :)

Be back later with the biscornu :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC

Spook-A-Boo :)

I started Spook-A-Boo with the Stitching Smalls with Friends group :) WE are stitching Halloween and/or Autumn Smalls until October 31-come join us :). I am going to finish mine as a biscornu though and not a box top :)
I love the colors in this one!! It's been a fun stitch so far :)

Design: Spook-A-Boo
Designer: The Cat's Whiskers
Fabric: 32 ct. Cream
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 8-25-09

Thank you so very much for your comments on my biscornu :) I appreciate your kindness and comments so much :)

Thank you so much for visiting :) Please do come again :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

My latest finishes :) (picture heavy)

I have had numerous email about returning to blogging and if anything is wrong or has happened...I just got so burnt out on trying to keep up with all the blogs I read. I feel so bad when I am posting but not reading/commenting so I needed a break from blogging :) I am TRULY OK-nothing is wrong as far as the blogging community goes-just one of those things that happens at times when some of us need a break to regroup and recharge our batteries :) I honestly can't thank you enough for caring though :)

Anyway, here are my latest finishes :) I have received some really kind email about them and YES, I have had a great deal of fun stitching and finishing these biscornu :) I am addicted to them right now :)





Thanksgiving Biscornu
Designer: Barbara Ana
Design Size: 4.38 x 4.38
Fabric: 32ct. Meadow Rue
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:8-17-09
Date Finished: 8-20-09
Stuffed with crushed Walnut Shells
Embellishments: The cutest Acorn button




Spring Garden
Designer: Indigo Rose
Design Size: 3.7 x 3.7
Fabric: 28ct. Antique White
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:8-13-09
Date Finished:8-13-09
Stitches Used: Cross Stitch, Backstitch, Spider Web (I wanted more of a rose in the center so I adjusted this stitch), Satin Stitch, Twisted Fly Stitch
Stuffed with crushed walnut shells



Lavender Blossoms Biscornu
Designer: The Sweetheart Tree
Design Size: 3.25 x 3.25
Fabric: 32ct. Platinum
Fibers: DMC & WDW
Date Started:8-6-09
Date Finished:8-7-09
I loved stitching this one. There are several specialty stitches in it along with tons of b/s-it turned out just gorgeous!
I also stuffed it with crushed walnut shells


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Bottom



Halloween Pumpkins Biscornu
Designer: The Sweetheart Tree
Design Size: 3.25 x 3.25
Fabric: 32ct. Sand
Fibers: DMC & WDW
Date Started:8-4-09
Date Finished: 8-6-09






The Bee Charmer
Designer: Indigo Rose
Design Size: 4x4
Fabric: 32ct. Cream
Fibers: Caron Waterlilies and Perle Cotton
Date Started:8-8-09
Date Finished:8-9-09
Stitches Used: Cross Stitch, Over one cross stitch, Rhodes Heart, Rhodes Square, Longarm Cross Stitch
Embellishments: Bee Charm Button, Flat Brass Button, Beads and handmade Tassels
The verse reads: "Rest now little busy bee and while I stitch sit here by me."
I taught my very first finishing class earlier this month and this was the piece I used to demonstrate the finishing of a Biscornu (I have been practicing with 2 other biscornu finishes this past week(though I have finished many Biscornu-I have never taught a class on finishing a biscornu-it was good to finish a few this week as practice).
I was a nervous wreck, but there was no need for that as it went perfectly and was truly a great deal of FUN and I have been asked to teach another finishing class next month!


Designer: Just Nan
Design Size: 3 x 3
Fabric: 28ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:8-9-09
Date Finished: 8-10-09
Finished as a pin pillow
Stuffed with crushed Walnut shells

Thank you so much for stopping by- and for the "I miss you notes" and your friendships :) Some of you are such sweethearts :)
I appreciate you all so very much-I have tried very hard to stay caught up with email-if I have not replied to you-chances are I have not received your email-my email tends to consume some of my mail :)
I am not sure I can get back into blogging full swing, as I have over 400 blogs in my reader-however if you leave a comment I will do my best to return the favor :)
hugs and love from SC :)
BeckySC

I had a request to share A Time For Everything when I got it back from the framer...

I picked it up today and I must say I am in love with everything about it :) I have the worlds BEST framer :) You can see close-ups hereI had to resize to fit on blog :)
You can click on first image for larger view:)


I just love this frame!

Thank you all so very much for your comments on the finish of this piece :) I appreciate them so very much :)

I am taking a break from blogging for awhile-for those that want to keep up with my stitching -you can do so on my website for now :) :) I will also answer email as I can :) As always thank you so very much for your visits, comments and email :)

Enjoy the rest of the summer :)
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
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!!! :)


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

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.

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

Ornament for Jill :)

This month was Jill's month to receive all the ornaments and this is the ornament she received from me :)



Designer: Erica Michaels
Fabric: 36ct. Meadow Rue
Fibers: GAST & WDW
Date Started:3-4-09
Date Finished:3-5-09

I decided to pull out another WIP to work on a bit while waiting on my order from Amy to arrive. I started the last scarecrow (winter scarecrow) on A Time for Everything. My order from Amy did arrive today and I will probably pull something from it or the huge pile I pulled from my stash last week :)
This is where I was previously on A Time For Everything.
Please excuse the wrinkles :)



Thank you all so much for your comments on Liberty Tin. I appreciate them so very much :)
Thanks for stopping by for a visit and please do come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

May I present Liberty Tin in all it's glory (well as much glory as it can be in without being finished into the sewing box :) )

Hello Everyone :)I finished Liberty Tin today :) I must admit this one has a LOT more stitching in it than it looks...the finished size is 9.5 x 9 and it is solid stitches. My hubby kept commenting that there was no way it was going to fit on the suggested tin and that it was big enough to run up the flagpole :) LOL! I REALLY enjoyed this one though and could not put it down to work on anything else :) I still need to pick up the star buttons before I can do the finishing work on it :) I omitted one motif as I just didn't like it. I stitched it in and ripped it out as I didn't care for it at all...I think it was suppose to be a crown and it was suppose to be stitched under my initials.


Design: Liberty Tin Sewing Box
Designer: The Stitching Parlor
Fabric: 28ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Design Size: 9.5 x 9
Date Started: 3-13-09
Date Finished: 3-24-09

Sheila-yes, I have my scissors displayed in bowls with glass stones :) I have 3 different bowls done this way full of scissors :)

Barbara-OOOH...you are tempting me with the invitation to join you all on the Noah SAL (is it an informal SAL or do you have set days to stitch ???) ...let me think on it a day or so- I haven't decided yet what I want to work on next. I have an order coming from Amy tomorrow and with the PILE I have pulled from last week's organizing of my stash I don't know what to start next :) WOW, I could have worse decisions huh??? LOL!!!

Vonna, I am not sure what I am going to start next...so many BEAUTIES being shared in blogland it makes me want to start them all :) Including your new start This is The Day :) I am LOVING everyones progress on this piece :) I have a bunch of SB's I want to start too....I guess it will be whatever is calling the loudest :)

Thank you as always for visiting my blog, for your comments and emails :) I appreciate it so much. And thank you to my new readers/commenter's :) It's very nice to meet you :) Please do come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Contest Winner, picture of box and update on Liberty Tin

Finally, nice weather so I could stain the box and do the finishing today :) I want to thank everyone that left a comment to have a chance in the draw. Through this contest I have made several new friends that emailed me that I didn't know read my blog :) It has been a pleasure getting to know you :)
My mom drew the name for me and the winner is Julianne. Congratulations, Julianne. I hope you will like the stitching box :) I will do my best to get it mailed to you next week :)
I love the way it finished up. I chose a "stitching" related print to line the box with.




Design-Coussinet de la Brodeuse
Designer-a mon ami Pierre
Fabric-28ct. ant. White
Fibers-DMC
Date Started-3-08-09
Date Finished: 3-12-09
Have a most lovely weekend. Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate it so very much! Please do come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Coussinet de la Brodeuse

Here is the stitched piece :) I thought you all might like to see it before I did the finishing :) I finished the stitching today and will work on the actual finishing this weekend :) I love how it turned out :) I replaced the initials with the year :) I thought that was best as I don't know who the winner is yet :) There is still time to enter your name :) PLEASE do so on the original post. I will draw a name once the sewing box is completed :)

Design-Coussinet de la Brodeuse
Designer-a mon ami Pierre
Fabric-28ct. ant. White
Fibers-DMC
Date Started-3-08-09
Date Finished: 3-12-09

Thanks so much for visiting with me :) I appreciate you stopping by :)
Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

I am SOOOO in love....

with this design!! This is my next project :) I have everything ready to go (with the exception of the 13 stars...but they are on order :) As soon as I finish the piece up for my giveaway, I will be starting this beauty! I saw the actual model by the designer herself :) she loaned it to my LNS and I almost swooned...ROFL!! Oh MY!! :) Isn't it amazing how a piece of stitching can make us feel??? :)
Liberty Tin Sewing Box by The Stitching Parlor
I am also in love with this design as well and it had to come home with me too :)
Best Friends Forever, Tray and Pincushion by The Stitching Parlor

Thank you so very much for your comments on VQ and my great finds yesterday :) :) I appreciate them so very much :) It's always so nice to read your thoughts and your email :)
Thanks for stopping by for a visit :) Please come again :)
Have a most lovely day :)
hugs,
BeckySC

6 Bucks Framed !!:)

I just love a bargain. I am always going to consignment and Antique shops on the lookout for anything I can use in finishing my cross stitch :) I think outside the box and come up with some wonderful treasures to assist me in finishing work :) Today however I was on a specific mission to find some "CHEAP" frames for some of my latest finishes and I found a pair for $6.00-boy I couldn't pass that up and was the perfect size for Victoria's Quaker and they are REALLY well made and nicely detailed frames:) Of course I had to dispose of the floral print that was in it (the lady couldn't believe I was going to do that..LOL-but once I explained she felt better about the lovely print being replaced by my cross stitch :)) I framed it this afternoon and honestly I am so thrilled with it :) I took several pics and just could not get a decent one...so here are a few-maybe one of them will allow you to see how lovely this looks framed :)





I hope you all have had a most lovely day :)
Thank you so much for your continued visits and friendships :)
Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Victoria's Quaker Revisited :)

Some of you will remember I stitched Victoria's Quaker back in 2007 and I made a booboo on the large heart motif and was undecided about what to do. I pulled it out tonight and decided to "fudge" the motifs that go inside the heart so they would fit into my heart. I am HAPPY I did this as I think it still looks amazing and if I didn't know I had made a booboo on the large heart I would never know by looking at it now :)
I also decided to do something a little different and add the Numerals to the bottom of my sampler :)
I can officially call this one finished now :) And maybe it can go to the framer's next month for framing special :)Unless I can find a frame long enough :)


Victoria's Quaker
Designer: AMAP
Fabric: 36ct. Cream Edinburgh
Fibers: Vikki Clayton Silks
Date Started:4-15-07

Thank you all so much for your kind comments on my framing for GOP:) I appreciate them so very much :)
Thanks for visiting my blog :) Please come again :)
SPRING FORWARD :)
Hugs :)
BeckySC

Self-Framed :) **Edited to answer Kim**

The more I thought about Gift Of Peace the more I knew I wanted to frame it myself in a lovely frame I have had for quite some time and have been wanting to use:) I just love the detail in this frame and I think it looks just wonderful :)


Gift of Peace
Designer: Lavender and Lace
Design Size: 8 x 12
Fabric: 32 ct. Chestnut
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:5-18-08
Date Finished:3-3-09

Kim-when I frame anything, I always stretch and block my stitched piece by using an iron to make sure the FABRIC is back to the shape it was before I started stitching (fabrics can become distorted when stitching). I center it, measuring all distances with a ruler to make sure I am centered and then I LACE my piece of stitching on the mounting surface I am using. Lacing allows you to center it even moreso if needed. Then add it to the frame :) HTH :)

Thank you so much to those that have awarded me with Blog awards-I appreciate you thinking of me and my blog worthy-please do not be offended as I do not do Awards and/or Tags due to a past incident :) Thanks for your understanding :) :)

Thank you all so much for your visits and sweet comments. I can't thank you enough and they are so very appreciated :)
Please come again :)

Have a lovely weekend :) Highs in the low 80's in SC :) And BLUE skies :)Spring has arrived-Summer for us though will be just around the corner :)We always bypass Spring and go right into HOT summer temps :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Seasonal Exchange for Amy :)

This is my stitched part of Amy's Seasonal exchange :) I stitched Dewdrop for Amy as she adores bunnies and I just thought this one was too cute. I modified it a bit to make it more Amy. I left off the Easter eggs as well as the pink flowers in the corners. I finished it as a pin pillow :)


Dewdrop
Designer: Just Nan
Design Size: 2.5 x 2.5
Fabric: 30ct. WDW Morris Blue
Fibers:DMC
Date Started:2-19-09
Date Finished:2-20-09

Thank you all so much for your comments on Gift of Peace :)They are truly appreciated :)
Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Gift of Peace :)

YAY!! I finished Gift of Peace today :) I just LOVE it and I am thrilled to have it finished :)


Gift of Peace
Designer: Lavender and Lace
Design Size: 8 x 12
Fabric: 32 ct. Chestnut
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:5-18-08
Date Finished:3-3-09

Thank you all so much for visiting and for your sweet comments and emails :) I appreciate them so very much :)
Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Birthday gift from Carol and another GOP update :)

I received a wonderful b-day gift from Carol today:) Just look at this cute BEE ornament. I just love it :) And the other items are lovely as well. I needed some 40ct, Carol and this will come in very handy. Thank you so very much -I just love it all :)



Oh, I am getting close on this one :) I was able to get quite a bit more stitched on him today :) I hope you aren't tired of seeing him yet :) I think I am going to stay with it until it is finished :) I still have to add the ribbon to the greenery on the left side and I do have quite a bit of filling in among the green-you know those a little bit of this green here and there and a little bit of that green here and there :) I also have to do the gold throughout his sash as well as the gold at the top of the greenery and then finish off the stems that are in the basket :) Not too much but enough to keep me busy tomorrow :)


I can't thank you all enough for your comments :) You are just so sweet and you really can't know how very much I appreciate you visiting with me :) YOU All INSPIRE ME TO STITCH !!! THANK YOU :)
Please come again :)

hugs,
BeckySC

PS Nativity FINISHED :)

YAY!! I stayed with this one (even though my b-day stash was begging for me to pull something from it to stitch :) ) and finished it tonight :) I just ADORE this piece and I will enjoy having it to display this Christmas :)

Nativity
Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size: 11 3/8 x 4 7/8
Fabric: 32ct. Lambswool
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:9-22-08
Date Finished:2-28-09

Thanks so much for visiting and your sweet comments :) I appreciate them so very much :)
Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

I received a lovely matterss pincushion today from Mylene

for the Year Long Prairie Schooler exchange (which is now open for round 2)
I just love it! She chose a design from A Farmer's Almanac and made a mattress pincushio. Anyone that reads my blog knows I ADORE mattress pincushions and have a collection going :) This one is a VERY welcomed addition :) Thank you SO MUCH, Mylene :) It's just gorgeous and I couldn't be happier :) :) Email of thanks coming your way, Mylene :)



Thank you all so much for stopping by :) I appreciate it so much and I hope you will come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Sail Away is a Wrap :)

YAY!!! I finished Sail Away today and I just LOVE it :) This was a fun and VERY relaxing stitch :) I am so happy with it :) I cannot get a good pic of it or true colors. It is most, most lovely IRL :)

Sail Away
Designer: Shepherd's Bush
Design Size: 5 x 14
Fabric: 32ct. French Vanilla
Fibers: Threadgatherer Silk, Soie Belle Silk, Soie D'Alger Silk, Gloriana Silk
Date Started:9-26-08
Date Finished: 2-26-09

Thank you so much for your sweet comments :) I do so appreicate them :)
Don't forget to scroll down and enter the Red Winged Blackbird giveaway :) 2 Days left :)
Thanks for stopping by for a visit :) Do come again :)

hugs,
BeckySC

PS exchange for Edgar :)

Edgar has received his PS exchange and has let me know he likes it. I was thrilled to have dear Edgar's name and thought long and hard about what to stitch for him and this seemed like a great choice. I finished it as a box. It was a pleasure Edgar and I am thrilled you are happy with it :)


Weather Wise (A SunShiny Shower Won't Last Half an Hour)
Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Design Size: 5 1/4 x 6 7/8
Fabric: 32ct. Lambswool
Fibers: DMC
Date Finished: 2-14-09
Stitched for Edgar for the Year Long PS Exchange.

Don't forget to enter the Red Winged Blackbird giveaway :) Drawing is on the 28th :)

Thanks for all your sweet comments on the ornament I stitched for Carol :) I appreciate them and your visits so much :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Ornament for Carol :)

Carol is the February recipient of the Christmas Ornament Swap and I chose to stitch this ADORABLE design for her :) I just love it and MUST have it for myself at some point :) I hope Carol likes it as much as I do :) It was a pleasure dear Carol :)

A Christmas Song
Designer: Full Circle Designs
Design Size: 3.5 x 3.5
Fabric: 32ct. Meadow Rue
Fibers: GAST & WDW
Date Started:2-13-09
Date Finished: 2-16-09

Thanks to you all for visiting and for your sweet comments about the Red Winged Blackbird pillow (don't forget to enter for the drawing) :) I truly appreciate your comments and your visits :)

Edgar also let me know he received his PS exchange today but I will keep that one for tomorrow's post :)

hugs,
BeckySC

Red Winged Blackbird Giveaway :)

Yesterday my mom and I went to a Shop Hop held at our local University. I was so excited to go as they had 23 vendors that had notions, fabrics, patterns, all kinds of wonderful finishing goodies. We only have Wal-Mart here to buy finishing fabrics so it was a TREAT to get to see all those yummy finishing fabrics in one place. I had some birthday money burning a hole in my pocket and just couldn't wait to buy some fabrics :) I found this ADORABLE bird print and wanted to stitch something right away so I could use it for finishing :) So I started Red Winged Blackbird last night and finished it up this afternoon :) I made a small pillow that can be used as a pin pillow or just a display pillow :) I have already stitched this design for myself last year finishing it as a mattress pincushion so I am offering this pillow up for a giveaway to all my readers :) New, old and first time readers to my blog are welcome to enter the drawing. Please leave a comment on this post only and I will draw a name on the 28th of February :) If you love Bent Creek or unique looking birds then please add your name to the drawing :)

Red Winged Blackbird
Designer:Bent Creek
Design Size: 3.1 x 2.42
Fabric: 28ct. Country French Cappuccino
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:2-21-09
Date Finished: 2-22-09

Thanks so much for all your well wishes :) I am truly starting to feel much better. I have my energy back which in itself is a luxury as the flu just sapped it all. I have tried to visit your blogs in return today :) I appreciate your sweet comments and emails and your continued visits to my blog :) Thank you :)

I have several friends that are going through much difficulty in their personal lives right now and I want you all to know I love you dearly and I am praying for and thinking of you each daily.

Happy Birthday dear Jan :) Love ya much!!!

Have a most lovely week :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Thank you all for your ever so kind comments and emails :)

I have tried to reply to everyone. I have been sick with the flu and have just started feeling more like myself this week :) Boy that kicked my backside!!! I am taking a mini (hopefully a short break-but just not sure at this time) break from many online activities as I am just not feeling the "online stuff" at this time...I hope that changes, but if not I have enjoyed my part for the past 10 years :) It was 10 years ago next month that I found the world of online cross stitching communities and I have been active in them and hosting activities since :) I feel kinda burnt out :( and feel I really need a break. It has nothing to do with anyone (I love most everyone I have met through my blog and activities I have hosted for the past 10 years-I just need time to rest from hosting exchanges/activities :) )I still want to do some personal exchanges and I will continue to host a couple of exchanges that are underway at this time. I do want to try and update my stitching blog when I have something to share-my stitching has been VERY slow going this year so far, but I hope that changes soon as well. I do have a few projects to share that I just recently stitched and a few others that are in route to their new homes :)


A Chicky Easter
Designer: Lizzie Kate
Design Size: 4.35 x 1.9
Fabric: 28ct. unknown
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:2-18-09
Date Finished: 2-18-09
Finish: Pin Pillow
Stitched and Finished by BeckySC





She Tends
Designer: Shepherd's Bush
Design Size: 10.3 x 2.5
Fabric: 32ct.
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:1-15-09
Date Finished: 1-21-09
Finish: Tin
Stitched and finished by BeckySC for Carol R



Santa and Friends
Designer: The Prairie Schooler
Fabric: 32ct. Chestnut
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:1-3-09
Date Finished: 1-15-09
Stitched and finished by BeckySC for Cathy B


Thank you to those that sent birthday wishes and gifts :) Thanks for remembering me :) I had a most lovely birthday and got PLENTY of stash :)
Thank you for stopping by and again thank you for checking on me :) I have so many WONDERFUL friends out there-I feel blessed :)

hugs and love,
BeckySC

Exchange from Carol R

Carol and I are doing a personal exchange and I received my GORGEOUS exchange from her today. I think this may be my most favorite of all my mattress pincushions! I am blown away by it :) And the extras are so nice too :) Thank you, Carol-you made my MONTH!! I hope you received my email of thanks. My pictures cannot do this stitched piece justice-it is so gorgeous and I will cherish it always! I hope you will be as happy with my return exchange as I am with yours :)




I would also like to thank Carol S for a SWEET gift of a chart from my wishlist :) I hope you received my thank you email, Carol-I love it and can't wait to stitch it :)

I have received quite a few email in regards to my absence...I have so much going on right now and have been in a great deal of pain. (I have only stitched two pieces this whole month-ornament for CathyB and my exchange for Carol-they both should have been a couple of days each on stitching-but due to the pain I am suffering in my hands they took me until this week to finish) I find it so difficult to stitch so on good days that is what I spend my time doing. I am able to do a few other crafts that are not as tedious on my hands/fingers. My doctor has me on some supplements and some exercises to try and improve my ability to function better. They have seemed to help some, but I am far from where I had hoped to be. Hopefully things will improve and I can get back into some sort of online routine and be in touch with some of you :) I have missed some of you so very much! Thank you to those that have checked in-I REALLY do appreciate it :)

If you are still dropping by-thanks and I am sorry I have nothing to share....hopefully that will change soon :)

hugs,
BeckySC

Gift from Andrea :)

I received this GORGEOUS gift from Andrea today. Andrea...I have sent you an email-hope you received it :) Thank you SO much-your card/words mean more to me than you can know -I have so enjoyed having you in my exchange groups :) and this beautiful gift will be cherished always as is YOUR friendship. Thank you :)
No pic I could take can do this justice!!



Have a VERY Merry Christmas all.
hugs,
BeckySC

Winner of my End of the Year thank you...

I had my DD draw a name today and Edgar was the name she drew for the Hoppity Needle book :) Congratulations, Edgar-I will send it out to you on my next PO run :)

Thanks again for all your visits in 2008 :) Thank you to those that have taken a minute to email about my decision for 2009 :) I appreciate those of you that understand-it's been a pleasure having you aboard and getting to know you better....for those that have been negative-I really don't know what to say. I would NEVER judge you and what you need to do for yourselves-but no worries-I am happy and content with my decision.

Best wishes for the Holiday!
Merry Christmas to all :)
love and hugs,
BeckySC

I don't have anything to share as I have not been

stitching all that much (too many other things going on right now-busy time of year for me) and what stitching I have been doing has been for exchanges :) I probably won't be posting much on this blog for the next month or so as I will be busy with other things and my stitching will not pick back up until after the holidays.

2009 is quickly approaching and I will be making many changes in how I spend my time in 2009 :) Also, many of you send birthday gifts to me-PLEASE do not send anything for my birthday in 2009. I have LOVED and appreciated all the gifts I have received in years past but I am NOT going to be doing any b-day gifts this year. I will do AOK's and just because gifts on occasion. So please, no b-day gifts for me :) Thank you so much for your understanding!

I am going to talk with a few people and I am going to give up some of the stitching activities I host. I have always been about getting everyone stitching :)I just want to "be" for awhile and not have so many responsibilities. 2008 taught me so many things about people/friends and myself (especially with my health scare and with Rick's accident at work)-life is WAY too short and I plan to start spending more of my free time with family and stop worrying over who will be mad if I don't host this or that or pay for this or that or worrying over the exchange that has not arrived from group members. My heart is just not into that anymore.
I will still be doing the occasional personal exchanges as well as the PS exchange-but other than that I have no desire to host anything :)

I would like to truly thank those of you that have been such good friends through all I have endured in 2008. There were times I just wanted to lay down and not get up-days I felt so depressed all I wanted to do was shut the world out...but with my faith in God and your prayers and emails and phone calls and the friendship I have with some of you-I kept on going and each day got better and better. It seems life is still challenging our family in many ways-but I see it as God making us stronger.
I am looking forward to 2009 and changes :)

Thanks so much for making my blog a part of your reading in 2008 and I wish you all happiness, health, love and peace for 2009.

See ya when I have something to share :)

love and hugs,
BeckySC

ABC Tapestry SAL ???

I will be starting ABC Tapestry by Rosewood Manor on January 1, 2009. Maxine is joining me and if anyone else would like to join in-please let me know :)
My supplies came in today. I will be using 35ct. Tea Dyed Linen (24 x 55 cut-in case anyone needs info) and Belle Soie Rose of Sharon (it takes 13 skeins..but I ordered 1extra just in case)
This piece is GORGEOUS!! Carol at my LNS has started it and stitched through the letter D and has it on display at the LNS. I wish I had taken a pic of her progress. It is just so gorgeous!!! I just fell in love with it-I am using the linen/fibers she is using as they just look fantastic together and I prefer them over the recommended :) I just wish you could see it in person :)

Anyway-if you are interested in joining me, please leave a comment and/or email me (email in sidebar...look for little BEE Mail)and let me know-would love to have you SAL with us :)

Thank you so much for your comments on the pin pillow :) You are so sweet and I appreciate them so much :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Pin Pillow

I haven't had a lot of stitching time with running here and there and other activites my family had over the week/weekend :) But I did stitch this pin pillow over the weekend :)

Pin Pillow
Modified Freebie from Savoir Faire Vailly
Fabric: unknown
Fibers: DMC 115
Date Started: 11-15-08
Date Finsihed: 11-17-08
Finish: Pin Pillow

Mom continues to improve :) They removed the pillow support from the sling-next will be the sling itself :)

Thanks for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Seasonal Exchange from AmySC

I received my Winter exchange for the Seasonal group from Amy today and everything is JUST perfect! Thank you so very much Amy-I love each and every item and the ornament is MOST gorgeous :)




Thanks for stopping by and for your comments on the ornament for Carolyn-MOST appreciated :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Ornament for Carolyn

WOW, this one got lost between Charlotte NC and Houston Texas for a few days-fortunately I had tracking on it though and was able to find out what the problem was...it FINALLY made it to Carolyn today :) She is the recipient of the November ornaments in the Christmas Ornament Swap. I know that Carolyn adores SB so I chose Merry and Bright to stitch for her :) I hope you like it my friend :) I enjoyed stitching for you :)

Designer: Shepherd's Bush
Design Size: 3x3
Fabric: 32ct. Light Sand
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:10-25-08
Date Finished: 10-26-08
Stitched for Carolyn for the Ornament Swap

Thank you for stopping by for a visit :) Please come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Thank you Joan...

I learned today that the person sending to me for the Thanksgiving exchange was Joan :) She sent me a GREAT exchange package and I just love it all! The pillow is so pretty Joan and I will enjoy displaying it. Thank you! And the rest of the package was just as wonderful! I love the project bag and the pincushion, Joan :) And I will most assuredly find a use for the AWESOME Bee frame!!!Thank you so much-I love everything!!
Email of thanks coming your way soon :)
Isn't this just the cutest Turkey???
Wee Gobler by Heart in Hand



I was able to find some time yesterday to work on Herb Window Garden :) Not a lot of progress but I am happy with it :)


I have passed along your good wishes for my mom and we can't thank you enough :)

Thanks for stopping by for a visit :) Please do come again :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Thanksgiving Exchange for Sharon

I was in a personal Thanksgiving exchange with a small group and I drew Sharon's name. I was told Sharon really preferred Autumn over Thanksgiving so I chose to stitch Bountiful Autumn and finish it as a pinkeep :) I hope you will enjoy it, Sharon :) I didn't take a pic of the rest of the exchange :(.



Designer: Homespun Elegance
Design Size: 11.5 x 2.25
Fabric: 28ct Natural
Fibers: DMC, WDW and GAST
Date Started:9-12-08
Date Finished:9-13-08
Stitched for Sharon for Thanksgiving exchange.

Mom is in a great deal of pain today...I guess the nerve block finally wore completely off...we expected this pain, but it's still hard to see her in such pain. Your continued thoughts/prayers for her would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit :) I appreciate it so much :)
hugs,
BeckySC

Friends...my mom did just great :)

it honestly could have not gone any smoother-I am talking about everything from the moment we arrived at the surgery center until the minute they wheeled her out to the car to go home. The doctor (whom I really like) said she did so good and he had good stuff to work with and the repair to her shoulder looks excellent and he is happy with the repair. NOW it is up to mom-she has to remember NOT to use the arm and do everything they told her Post-Op. She starts Physical Therapy tomorrow and hopefully in about 4-6 months she will be as good as new. :) I am SO proud of her as she was so very nervous about it all-but she did just great. I am SAD to see her in so much pain-but we have already had a conference on just how bad the pain would be for quite some time-especially the pain that goes with the PT. Thank you so much to everyone that has sent personal email -you are so kind and it just touches me so to know that I have that many caring friends I have never met IRL :) I just love you all so much for that :) You're the best!!!!
OK...I am exhausted-I just want to BE for a bit :)...I didn't sleep last night worrying over mom and then we had to get up at 5AM and have her there by 7am and it's telling on me now...AND what frustrated me most was I took everything to stitch an ornament...well almost everything-I FORGOT my needle..ROFL!!! I was just so nervous and hyper at the same time I just forgot :)

Thank you-your thoughts and prayers have been so greatly appreciated by all my family and they worked :)

hugs and love,
BeckySC

Give Away to Say Thank you !!!

I wanted to do an end of the year give away for my blog readers :) I appreciate your time and visits to my blog and your email and all the new friends I have made VIA my blog. :) I stitched this Saturday night, but I didn't know if I would get the finishing done this weekend, but I did find time to do the finishing on this cute little needle book today. I chose this design because I have received MANY email on the same design/finish I did for myself back earlier in the year. I need to go ahead and post this as I don't know how much free time I will have over the next several months with my mom having surgery :) SO...if you are a commenter on my blog and would like a chance to win this Needle book, please leave a comment on THIS post and I will draw a name at the end of November.
I changed all the flowers to tiny buttons as I had used the tulip flower that goes on the center flower on my previous finish of this design! I think it looks TOO cute with the button flowers :)




Designer: Stone & Thread
Design Size: 3.125 x 1.56
Fabric: 32ct. Silkweaver Woodland Green
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:11-1-08
Date Finished: 11-1-08

I sincerely thank you all so very much for your visits-I appreciate them much more than you can know..especially when I don't have as much time as I would like to visit and leave comments on all the blogs I enjoy!

hugs and good luck!
BeckySC

Snowman Ornament

I stitched and finished this little fellow today. It was SOOOOOOO nice to have an afternoon to myself and to just stitch :)


Designer: the Trilogy
Design Size: 2.5 x 1
Fabric: Unknown
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:11-02-08
Date Finished:11-02-08

Thank you for stopping by for a visit and I hope you will come again :)
I have made some new friends lately through my blog-thank you for emailing/commenting (I am sorry if you and I are having email issues...trying to get that resolved! Barbara, I DID get your email yesterday from your other acct. and I DID reply today-thank you sweet friend)! I have enjoyed getting to know you.

Have a lovely week.
hugs,
BeckySC