Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Cross Stitch Catch Up!

First, I would like to thank all of you who took time to read my blog about our short little trip to the coast. You made so many wonderful comments.  This will be a quick post showing what I have been doing with my cross stitch projects.  I also have something very funny to share with you.  Many of you remember the cross stitch I did fore my Grandson, Caleb.

 He said the funniest thing about it. His Mom had him call us on Sunday.  He said,"Gradma, I'm going to put this on my bedroom wall all my life, no matter where I live even when I'm as old as you."  I'll take that as a compliment!

 I have been doing the Mary Sampler 2 sew along by the wonderful Plum Street Samplers.  My linen is actually an off white color, not the blue you see here.  I had to make the angel's robe blue.  The off white color that was called for would never have shown up on my linen.

I have also been working on my November Word Play.  Again, the linen is much prettier than it looks in the photo.  Sorry for the wrinkles.  I press after I'm all finished.
 
Thanks for joining me today!  Hope you are all having a great week.  We have been stuck in fog but yesterday and today , the sun comes out around noon and we have a beautiful autumn afternoon!



22 comments:

  1. How sweet is that Caleb? And just what you want - a gift he will treasure all his life.

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  2. I would be honored, too, to receive a compliment like that! Children do speak the truth about things like that. I'd imagine that his phone call made your day!

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  3. OH that Caleb is a sweetheart, isn't he? Your stitching is lovely...I am really enjoying Mary's Sampler as well.

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  4. How nice that he loves what you made for him. I'm sure he will cherish it, even when he's as old as you!

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  5. awww bless his cotton socks ... that was sooo cute :) gorgeous stitching as always and wrinkles are a sign of love and attention given to stitching works in hand ..lol take care and happy stitching :) love mouse xxxxx

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  6. Aww, kids say the cutest things!

    All three stitchy projects in your post are lovely. I really like the Halloween piece

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  7. That's cute!
    At least you know he appreciates it and will cherish what you made him forever. :)
    The PSS SAL is coming along nicely,
    I kind of lke the blue color as it shows up, hmmm, might have to start this one.
    Marilyn

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  8. So glad that Caleb was so excited about the amazing finish for him!! It is FABULOUS! Your other projects are looking great too.

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  9. Grandchildren say the funniest and loveliest of things..so innocent.
    Lovely stitching Barb

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  10. Loved your grandson's comment about the piece you stitched for him! Your current WIPs are looking good!

    Robin in Virginia

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  11. Kids say the cutest things! I'm a new follower of your blog and I love reading it! Michelle from Newfoundland, Canada

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  12. Oh, I love Caleb's comment--such an appreciative little fellow!! I can see why he said that, though, Barb, it is a delightful piece. Love your November word play and Mary Sampler progress, too :)

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  13. Aww ! Such a nice compliment :) His Halloween piece is Fabulous ! I am still working on October wordplay ,your November looks great ! I am stitching the Mary's sampler too .. it's so cute ! Love the sheep !

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  14. Oh what wonderful compliment from your grandson! I'm sure it will truly be treasured and that is always appreciated by us stitchers. Your progress is great on both your pieces.

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  15. That is so lovely. Caleb is obviously a great kid.

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  16. That is a awesome compliment!!!! Nice progress on your other pieces.

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  17. Out of the mouths of babes! haha Adorable! Your stitcheries are awesome, and I thank you for visiting my foggy cemetery walk! Happy Halloween!

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  18. November Wordplay looks great Barb and I enjoyed traveling along with you on your last few posts. Awesome sights.

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  19. I love what Caleb said about the sampler you stitched for him :)
    Your November Word Play is looking lovely and your PSS piece also.
    Margaret

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  20. I love November Word Play .....so cute!

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  21. Glad to hear that Caleb was so appreciative! Your WIP's are coming along great. I need to start the PSS mystery sampler!
    Carolyn

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