Saturday, April 15, 2017

Finally Back!

Hi there cloud friends!  I can't believe how long it has been since I visited this blog.  I have no real excuse, no, I was not abducted by aliens!! I have noticed that some people go through times when they loose their mojo for stitching, I think I lost mine for blogging. I still enjoyed reading all of your blogs but it just seemed like to much work to do a post of my own. A few of you have been so kind as to email me to see if everything is all right.  Plus I do love this stitching community so I decided to get off my fanny and get busy.  It will take a few posts to catch up but I am motivated(I hope).  I have been busy stitching this winter,  so that is what I will share today.

 This is from a small Prairie Schooler chart that I have.  I have no idea about the fabric that I used or even the floss.  I did this about a month ago.

 This one is sitting on a dresser in the bedroom.  It is part of a Blackbird Design called "Breath of Spring."

 Here's another Blackbird Design from the book "In Friendship's Way". I still need to finish this one.

 Here's another little design from Prairie Schooler.  Those are old buttons that I found at a flee market several years ago.

 The LHN Sampler Houses are finally finished.  I used the same idea that Vonna over at the blog, "Twisted Stitcher " talked about.  She suggested putting a border around the entire design not each house.  She said it seemed more like a community that way.  I agreed and used her idea. I also used red for two houses. 
This was my only big change form the charts.

One day the sun was shining into my laundry room and it looked so pretty on this bowl of Easter eggs . I hope all of you have a very blessed Easter! I have every intention of getting back tomorrow with photos of my Spring/Easter decorations. Thanks so much for joining me today.

28 comments:

  1. Great to see you again on your blog. And good to know that you are OK and that you are not willing to leave your lovely blog alone, lol. Losing the stitching or blogging bug just happens from time to time ...

    You were stitching a lot recently. Your little spring designs are so lovely and I can't even say which one I like best. I'm a fan of the Prairie Schooler and of Blackbird Designs.
    Your LHN Sampler Houses look gorgeous. I had seen Vonna's version as well. These little houses look wonderful when stitched on one big piece of fabric.

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  2. Welcome back Barb! It is lovely to read your blog again. The main important thing is that you are ok and well :) You have indeed been busy with your little crosses. I especially like the cottages, they do look great all together. Wishing you a happy Easter!

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  3. Welcome back Barb.
    Wonderful stitching.
    I like your Sampler Houses by LHN.
    Happy Easter!

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  4. Glad to see you back. I go through blogging block every now and then but then I return back after sometime and I guess that's better than shutting down the blog. All your stitching projects are so beautiful !!

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  5. So glad to read a post by you my friend. Such sweet pieces you have made. ♥ Happy, Blessed Easter!

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  6. Welcome back, Barb! Your stitched pieces are all lovely. Happy Easter!

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  7. welcome back dear...such sweet pieces you have made.
    happy easter x

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  8. Lovely to see you blogging again and with so many goodies to show us too! I love the way you've stitched the LHN houses, they do look good with just the outer border too.

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  9. Welcome back! I don't blog as often as I used to either... though I hope to get some quilting and stitching projects going so I have something to share. :-) All of your Spring stitches are lovely!

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  10. Happy Easter Barb, lovely to see your post.I had some motivoaion issues a while ago but like you kept up with my blog reading.
    Lovely stitching.Your sampler houses are impressive and I love Breath Of Spring.

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  11. Happy Easter Barb... I know what you mean about blogging mojo...mine is a bit thin right now too... but I do continue to play with needle and thread and fabric and yarn. I love all the stitching you've done. The LHN sampler is beautiful. I have these charts and was going to do them individually but now I'm not so sure... they make a handsome piece all stitched together! Hope the weather is improving... I think we are all in the mood for some sunny skies and warm temps... take care...hugs!

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  12. Barb: Happy Easter, many lovely projects you have, love the Easter display.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  13. Great to see a post from you again. Yes, I think we all need a bit of down time every once in a while, then we come back with an energy for stitching again. Love all of your Spring-themed stitching. The LHN sampler is wonderful.

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  14. Welcome back!! Happy Easter. The LHN houses look great - ohh all those houses lol such long stitching for them!! The other projects are lovely too!!

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  15. hellooo welcome back and boy have you been busy in the stitching department ... love all your projects :) love mouse xxxxx

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  16. Great finish with the Sampler Houses piece. I think they look great all together. Lots of nice finishing! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

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  17. Such beautiful projects! I love the red houses in your neighborhood.

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  18. Oh wow, you have been busy! Everything looks so lovely.

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  19. Lovely to see a post from you, you've been missed. I've just had a blogging break too, I just couldn't think of anything to say though I've been busy stitching.
    You have been busy too, your ornaments look lovely but my favourite are the LHN houses stitched Vonna-style as one huge piece. They look fantastic!

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  20. Lots of wonderful stitching! The LHN houses are great - I like the border you used to tie them together.

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  21. So good to see a new post from you, Barb--we've all missed you! I do understand about losing your mojo--I don't seem to have much lately, either. And have had little time for stitching. Hope I can force myself out of my slump like you did!

    I so love the LHN piece and your addition of the red houses makes it even nicer! Great idea :) Love all of your spring and bunny finishes, too, especially Breath of Spring--what a sweet piece.

    Hope your last week of April is relaxing, Barb! Hard to believe May is just around the corner :)

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  22. Lovely post, Barb - so glad to see all the houses together and I know what you mean about losing your blogging mojo - I am really struggling at the moment, too.

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  23. P.S. Breath of Spring is so lovely.

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  24. Hi Barb! I'm slowly catching up on about a month's worth of blog reading! You have some very lovely finishes, especially your LHN masterpiece. :) Hope you survived yesterday's storm! It was quite spectacular here too, but with fewer trees, less damage. Have a great stitchy weekend!

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  25. Great finish with the Sampler Houses piece. I think they look great all together. Lots of nice finishing! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!


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