Fourth Blogoversary!

I have been working away on my "Olympic" stitching. 

But I will admit that I have been struggling to work up some interest in the actual Olympics.  I don't like the US media coverage-too many commercials, too much time spent on foreign competitors and too little time on US competitors. 

 

So, I have been watching more Downton Abbey, Inspector Morse, Foyle's War, or my Murder She Wrote DVD's ---you get the idea.

 

Here is the latest stitching wise-

 

 

Finish #1-Glory House by Chessie & Me is finished! I even fixed the "S"

Finish #2  Let It Snow by Barbara Ana Designs

 

I love it! I put in 2014 instead of the year that was originally charted.  I stitched this on 32 ct. natural linen with 2 threads over two.  If I could go back and rethink this, I would have chosen 36 ct fabric and used one thread over two.  I think it would look more delicate and even more delightful if it was smaller.

Finish #3-Star Spangled Banner Sampler Pin Cushion by Kelmscott Designs

Finish #4-Stacy Nash Country Sampler's Freedom Needlebook kit

This design is larger than expected.  If I could do this one over, I would have stitched it in the middle of the provided 30 ct fabric and framed it.  Instead I stitched it on one end of the fabric so it can be folded over to finish into a needlebook.  It will be lovely anyway :)

I have several more patriotic stitches in my pile, but time for only one more.  I'll keep you posted on the one I pick.

Where does the time go?

I can't believe this is the fourth anniversary of my blog.

I spent one whole year thinking about starting a blog and wondering if anyone would be interested in my work. :)  I am happy to say that there was! I am very thankful for all my followers and the lovely comments that are left on my posts. 

 

So, to celebrate I have put together an eclectic giveaway- 

1. A stitching themed tin

2. 2 spools of ribbon-one Christmas plaid, one ladybugs

3. 2 fat quarters of fabric

4. Pack of size 24 tapestry needles

5. Blue needle case

6. Cinnabon candle

7. Snail tape measure

8. 2 Suzy's zoo Christmas ornament kits

9. 10 skeins of Special Edition GAST threads

10. 4 skeins of #5 pearl cotton-2 ecru, 2 white

 

It is very easy to enter-

1. Just leave a comment on this post

2. I will ship all over the world

3. . You must be a follower or become a follower.

4. No need to post on your blog unless you just want to.

5. I will draw for a winner on March 1, 2014.

 

That's it!

Good luck to all!