I have to confess, I didn't actually start my new start on Sunday this week. It took me until Tuesday to sit down and chose a project pull the threads and pick linen for my new piece. I really wanted to start something for my mom. She is an accomplished seamstress, I always remember her sewing clothes when I was growing up but she doesn't stitch. She prefers to collect my stitching for her walls. I haven't given her anything in quite a while. Don't think I am a bad daughter, she seriously has as much of my stitching in her house as I do in mine ;-). Here's my evidence and this is just one wall, she has pieces I've stitched for her over the years in almost every room (Maria P. Oliver, several Paula Vaughan's, Betsy Stinner, a couple more Blackbird pieces, and at least 5 or 6 others I can think of...).
The last piece I gave her was Blackbird Design Willow House as an anniversary sampler for her and my father. I hesitate to actually include my dad in the gift giving because when I show up with a framed piece he normally walks around muttering about holes in the wall, LOL.
I decided to stitch the bonus piece from the last Loose Feather chart for her. I am going to put either my grandmother's or great-grandmother's name on it.
I didn't get a lot done because I've been stitching on a fundraiser for the Sampler Guild I belong too. It's too cute but everything is secret until it's revealed to the guild :-). I hope I can get back to the sampler for my mom soon.
I thought I'd share a picture of my sweet puppies, Chloe and Sophie, just because I haven't in a while and I think they are just too cute, LOL.
So one more new start this weekend. I have it kitted and ready to go, hopefully I will make lots of progress on it. I really want to get back to a few other things in the next couple weeks. Elizabeth is calling my name rather loudly :-).
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my blog!!!!!
Happy Stitches,
Katrina
41 comments:
Beautiful collection of stitched pieces! Your Mom is lucky.
I also love your scissor fob! Too cute. Makes me think I need to make some.
Also the dogs are so sweet.
What a wonderful collection. Your stitched Anniversary piece is beautiful, love the colors. And what a great idea to put your ancestor's name on the sampler! That will be really special. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Happy stitching!
And Chloe and Sophie are the cutest!
Love your choice for the new start!! That reminds me...wonder why I haven't received my chart yet. Hmmm... I've really enjoyed seeing your blog posts and new starts this month!
Nice new start! I was contemplating starting that one too. It's so pretty! Your mom is so lucky to have so many of your pieces that you've stitched. Doesn't sound like your dad likes the holes that come with them though. lol!
I love that new piece! Karin and I are doing it on 45 ct ~ I have to at least try it!
Your Dad sounds like mine when I used to give my Mum pieces that I had stitched for her lol. Either wondering where it was going to go (wish I had their wall space lol) or about holes in the wall. Lovely collection of samplers and very cute puppies - Sandra.
Love your new start and what a great idea to stitch your Grandmother or Great-Grandmother's name in it! Can't wait to see the Sampler Guild project!!! :)
Wow--your mom is so fortunate to have you (just to have you, AND to stitch for her). Willow House is exquisite. And the pups are darling.
Oh my gosh, the puppies are just too cute!!! I had to laugh at your Dad's comment about holes in the wall, How funny!!! Your Mom's grouping of your pieces is really beautiful! What a good eye for design!!! Your stitching is just lovely, Katria.
Linda
Your mom has gotten quite a collection from you. I love her wall. Great new start...such a pretty design. Chloe and Sophie are so cute!
Love your mom's stitching wall - I wish I had more wall space in my home but I have an open plan with lots of windows and not many walls. I think men are born with an aversion to nail holes - they all seem to be phobic about them! If I have any moving around etc to do I always do it when DH is away for the weekend so I don't have to listen to his whining about it.
The doggies are way cute - what a happy pair!
Lucky mom! That wall is gorgeous! As is the new piece that you are going to stitch for her.
Chloe and Sophie are very cute!
Beautiful wall! Had to giggle at the dad comment!
Cute pups!
Your Mom's sampler wall looks wonderful. You have stitched so many pieces for her! Your pups are looking adorable.
What a wonderful collection your mother has.... can't imagine the collection you have on display in your house!
happy stitching...
You've been an amazing daughter! What a fabulous wall your mom has. Can't wait to see what you've stitched for the Sampler Guild.
Lots and lots of beautiful stitching on this blog...and some cute little pups, too.
Bobbi
The pups are adorable. Your mom's wall looks great.
You are such a good daughter !!! Your mom's pieces are beautiful. Chloe and Sophie are so very cute !!
oh I love the dogs very beautiful stitching
have a good day
ooooo love that wall of stitches ... I have the same problem with my kids when I finish something they shake their heads and say where is that going to go ??? love your puppies too :) love mouse xxxxx
wow very lovely stitching collection..i love them so much..
very cute pups..
have a lovely day xxx
Love your new start and, of course, I'm loving the wall of stitching. My DH says much the same thing as your dad about the holes in the walls!!! How cute are Chloe and Sophie?!?!
What a great wall of stitching - lucky mum! Willow House is stunning, and I'm looking forward to more of the new BBD.
I love how your mum has displayed your framed pieces - it looks so effective, I bet she has had many comments on the display from visitors to her house.
Chloe and Sophie are so cute, makes me want another dog, but I think I have enough on my plate with 2 young children at the moment!
I love your new start, Katrina!! It's such a pretty design! Your mom's wall looks wonderful - you are such a good daughter!! :)
Chloe and Sophie are adorable. The sampler wall is magnificent.
What a sweet collection your Mom has! And, those fur-babies are adorable!!
What a wonderful start! I love this design, and I don't think I've seen it before, so thanks for sharing.
Your mom is so lucky to have you stitching for her. :)
Have a great weekend!
I love your mom's stitched wall! So nice! And the scissor fob is adorable, too, but I really love the dogs!!!
Katrina --
Your stitching that you gave to your Mom is just beautiful! What a nice collection.
Great new start and your pups are just adorable:)
Goodness, Katrina, everything is just so lovely on the wall together. It appears that your mother is very grateful for your stitching expertise and that you are always thinking of gifting her. I love the new chart you are stitching, it is precious, and one I want to stitch myself, with one of my grandmother's names.
Your babies are beyond precious, thanks for the photo of them. Will look forward to seeing more in the near future, maybe?
You're a very good daughter - tell her we all said so! Your new starts are lovely, too. And your babies... adorable!
beautiful stitching I wish someone would stitch for me once in awhile lol. The puppies are darling I'm sure they give you lots of love. We have 3 yorkies their our babies now they give so much. Is that BBD Strawberry Garden on your Mom's wall? I have looked high and low for that pattern I know it's out of print. I even had Alma lookin one time. If you ever decide to sell it I'll buy. Debbie sandcastlecottage@gmail.com
I love your new start! I have mine all ready to go, just haven't started it yet! I enjoyed seeing your mom's Wall o'Katrina, too. ;) The pups are adorable--love their bandanas!
Ohhh, I have not seen Sophie and Chloe in so long. They are so cute and so well groomed! Really adorable.
You are a great daughter stitching so many pieces for your mom. Must say I chuckled at the comment about your Dad and the holes :D He would hate me, I wing it when hanging pictures which often leads to a few too many holes behind the frame!
Great new start. Love your Mum's collection
Wow...what a wall, your Mother must be very happy! Love all of your stitching. Isn't that BBD a fun stitch.
Hi, Does anyone know of the BBDI could "Strawberry Garden and Sunflower House that could buy borrow or rent? I have been looking for a few years and no luck. Debbie
Your Mum's wall looks amazing! There are some beautiful pieces there. Love Willow House.
That BBD piece from the Winter LF is beautiful. I was only looking at mine the other day and thinking how I'd love to stitch it.
I adore your puppies!
Hi Katrina! That wall looks amazing!!! I love your starts as well. We are busy here in IL with our UFO projects and the Year of the Smalls among other stitchy goodnesses...! Love the puppy pics! Happy Stitching~~~
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