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 :)




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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 :)

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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 :)
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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!

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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

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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 :)
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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