Threads in for Red Rosies Pink Posies sampler!

Well, on Thursday I fell down about 5-6 steps on the hardwood stairs and messed up my bum and my back. I had just got up and can't see real good with glaucoma first thing in the morning so I missed a step midway down. The doctor said it's because the optic nerve pressure is high but most of the time it's well controlled with eye drops.

 This is the first chance I've got to really get some relief after medicines and a very ,very hot shower. Heat is the key right now. I think I will be ok, but rattled up the spine pretty bad.

 

I've been sitting on my side and yesterday listening to books on Kindle. This morning was really hard to get up but like I said later with heat and some TLC, I'm going to be ok.

 

This afternoon, Mr. Darcy went up to the mailbox and my threads came in the mail for this project/sampler set from Belinda designed for donations to her breast cancer awareness 60 mile walk.

I'm using some 28 ct white linen already in my stash.

I'm making the pincushion first and decided to do 1 over 1 which is challenging for me even at 28 ct.

When I start the large sampler, I will be stitching 2 over 2, just for ease of eyesight. I will probably frame it, not sure yet but I know it will be larger. A larger box is another option.
Here's a look-see~~

It is color therapy for my bum and back. (along with heat and TLC)

These scissors I've had for years. I don't know if you remember when I had a couple that I sold. I kept a pair and thought them fitting for this purpose.

You can see the finished pincushion in the pictures. I will have to say that Blue Ribbon Designs (Belinda) has THE best detailed patterns I've ever seen from a designer. I love the way she writes a detailed finishing instructions, small and enlarged portions of the big sampler in the middle, including 17 pages. I also like the fact that I could help her in her goal for her 60 mile walk (of which she started today I believe)

 

The color Emma's Pink was darker than I had imagined in the pictures online but I still love it.

Just to show you my illuminated magnifying glasses I've had for about 2 years now. I got them on a trip to Alexandria to In Stitches. They have come in handy for times like snuggling on the couch with Mr. Darcy while stitching. Abbie barks at me when I wear them.

 

So I can truly say this has lifted my spirits today I just love color. Any color threads or yarn is good for the soul.

 

We just finished watching the amazing Georgia vs. Auburn football game. I never liked football in my life until my DH came into my life and with his patience, he has answered all those questions I had about the plays, the game, scoring and now we look forward to watching games together. :)

 

We thought GA was going to win alllllllllllmost to the end when a guy knocked the ball out to intercept and the other team just caught it and made a touchdown. Man! The excitement. We screamed so much at the TV to very end pulling for GA until my throat is sore!!! :P

 

I hope you had a great Saturday and enjoying lots of color too,

Jennifer

 

Bluebird pincushion, Reward of Merit finished--Black Bird Designs

First, I want to thank each and every one of you for taking time out of your day to read my simple words. When I think about how many I reach, it's amazing. 490,000 people.
  

I've had almost 1000 hits on FB page Feathers in the Nest, for the freebie chart for this month!!! I was amazed and thankful that you all are interested in my charts and sharing needlework.

 

For newcomers to the blog, I welcome you! I so welcome and look forward to your comments! There are times that I do not write daily, but I think about writing to you each day. Recently, I've had so many committments it seems, that posts have been more infrequent. I'm glad that August is here, but so ready for September!!!!! The Fall and cooler weather coming just are not complete with stash cleaning and looking at some WIP's I've put down for way too long.

September to me means:

• the start of Fall~~~~ I can feel it in the air at night
• stocking the pantry with good eats and hot chocolate, hot teas
• preparing the hearth for that October first fire in the woodstove
• new beginnings! (I got this from even when a child, with school starting~~~ fresh school supplies, new year)
• Opening the windows on dry, sunny, cool days to freshen the house
• Pulling out my Fall decor to put randomly around the house
• Stitching and designing NEW Fallish designs!
• Knitting.......oh yes............knitting projects lined up for colder weather
• wearing those shawls I made!
• and this year a turn of another decade of my life~~ my birthday ((nifty nifty)
• the start of homemade gifts for Christmas!
• and many, many more

I think this year Spring cleaning has extended through the Summer at the homestead. We have had soooooooooooo much rain this year. I can remember when Georgia's lakes were so low, like craters.

But this past week, we've been blessed with lots of sunshine and no thunderstorms. I guess you can say we need the storms to help us appreciate the sunshine more.

Here is the finished pics of the Bluebird pincushion!

Bluebird

 

Reward of Merit, Pincushion

 

Designer, Blackbird Designs

 

stitched 2 over 2 on linen in my stash 32 ct

 

threads~~~~~ Belle Soie in Blue Lagoon

 

vintage buttons found at The Martin House in Helen, Georgia

 

old vintage pins from a junkin' store in Hawaisee, Georgia

 

fabric backing from a fabric store in Dahlonega, Georgia

 

all of the above in my stash for at least 3 years!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and it's temporary home at the homestead!

 

This morning my knitting buddy watched me make progress with a Fall Shawl. Yup, I'm making a simple garter with gradual increase on each end in Bernat yarn in a colorway of deep reds with some bits of denim blues and gray scattered. I'm using size 11 needles.

 

 

Started from the bottom up in a crescent shape, this shawl will definitely be a cozy accessory to jeans or dresses.

 

I have a 32 in cord already full, so I need to get a 40 inch cord to finish.

 

 

 

 

So you can see that Miss Abigail has retreated to my left and snuggles in the early morning hours when I stitch!  She is one sweet little furbaby.

I've almost finished sorting out all the overdyed threads I've found to put in my crate for organization. When things are totally in place and transferred to my stitching studio, painting the walls will start in a honey beige color. It's my hope that a stitching group will start here when the goal is accomplished. It's slow moving but very hopeful.

As I have been organizing the stash, I find so many WIP's and I might just try to finish one up I had started a very long time ago by The Sampler Girl. It would look delightful in one of the guest bedrooms and it's brighter in color that brings a bit of cheer to my heart!!!

Take care,
Jennifer

Part one of the Lacy Keyhole Scarf is finished!

The Lacy Keyhole Scarf pattern by Stephanie Jafel at Craftsy.com, in her Knit Lab class. I finished the first section and here is the part 1............ta da!

 I have learned alot from her class, much more than one in a yarn shop for sure.

 

The lacy ends to this little scarf are way cool. The yarn is Cascade Yarns Pima Silk, a predominently cotton blend with a little silk in it for softness.

 

 

The project takes 1 skein. I am using number 7 needles Bates.

 

 

 

 

 

I've weaved in the ends and started the next section by casting on for Part 2.

The yarn is like butter to stitch with and I think this short litte lacy keyhole frill will be perfect for Spring.

Wish me luck with part 2 because I will learn how to make a buttonhole. XXXX fingers.

 

This morning it's been one of taking it easy for both of us by the wood stove. It's 80 degrees according to the thermostat inside but to us, it's nice and cozy.

Neither of us have much energy today but the good thing is the sun is bright around the mountains today and sometimes just sunshine alone with Tylenol or aspirin + rest, an hot tea gets us better.

 

Well, off to put the tea kettle on for some afternoon tea.

Mr. Darcy has decided to cook supper tonight on the grill and he is an AWESOME griller!

I plan on resting the remainder of the day to save my energy up for tomorrow and hoping to hurry and get well.

 

Thank you for all the comments. You mean alot to me.

 

In the cross stitching world on Thrifty Thursday, found this at a thrift store ths week.

 

 

A make-do with a scissor holder. This gives me good ideas. I wonder if I could make one???

 

My cotton Hobby Lobby yarn, I'm practicing the waffle stitch pattern.

 

So, no syrup with these waffles. :P

 

 

 

My cotton-knitted washcloths are collecting here in this basket.

This is when I watch TV and need something mindless to do with my fingers that produces something functional later or a small giftie.

I am also working on a couple of cotton washcloths for a baby gift this month. A lot of time and love will be in this giftie for a set of twin boys but in actuality it's less than 4 bucks.

 

Hope your Thursday is winding up (no pun intended) well. 

 

Till later,

Jennifer

 

 

 

Abigail at her finest this morning sends her love all over the globe.