~ NON-STITCHY PRIM ECSTASY ~

Hi there!  Maybe you've seen this site, maybe not, but wanted to share if you don't mind.

CAUTION ~ link will lead you to prim holiday home decorating at its' finest, enjoy a few delightful moments HERE.  Go ahead, you deserve it, meander your way backwards if you like, each yummy page is more divinely prim than the one before.

The woods and thickets around us have been calling to me for days, I simply must get out there for a wee hike with my nippers and snag some greenery and berries for the house, hopefully tomorrow.

I'd love to hear what you all are doing during these pre-holidays...  Tried anything new?



Sweet Holiday Stitchin to You and thx for poppin' in dear friends:)

Tootles, Sue

~ PLEASE EXCUSE MY GUSHING! ~

Hi there!  Yesterday was cold and blowing snow, so what better way to spend some time than stitching and finishing a prim ornie!  Worked on Zweigart 18 ct. white aida, stuffed w/poly, jute hanger, wee rusted bell below and according to Stacy Nash's easy instructions.  My first attempt at coffee staining w/paint brush and baking, repeating process til primly sweet and perfect.  This prim stitcher is so very pleased with the end result that I am gushing with pride, even if it's not done on linen.   You'll find this hanging off the knob of our wall lamp in our kitchen, I can't keep my eyes off it!  Funny how we stitchers take such delight isn't it?  Now that I have some confidence in this coffee staining process, it'll be fun~fun~fun to finish more like this:) Thanks ever so much Stacy for a SUPER prim design.

What do you all think?  Thx for taking the time to share this satisfying finish with me and Sweet Stitchin....

Tootles, Sue

PS ~ Did I mention about the GUSHING - LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~ TUESDAY FREEBIE SURPRISE & HOLIDAY GIDDINESS ~

Ho~Ho~Ho Dear Friends ~ We're finally on our way to a chilly Christmas, first snow expected soon in the N.Y.S. Finger Lakes Region.  The winter chill will be very good for next year's vineyard harvest. 

Blogging News ~ Blogger tells me this will be my 100th Post, hope you've enjoyed some of them:)  Warm thanks to my Sweet Stitchin' Sistas for your help and support, it's been really fun!

Can I please share ~ If you want to add a wee bit of reading to your Holiday preparations (and who of us won't need a few quiet moments in the coming weeks), check your library for a sweet little book called *A Redbird Christmas* by Fannie Flagg. It's a quick read, you'll be oh~so~glad you did:)

Eats ~ Last night I whipped up a small batch of Pizzelle batter that made a couple dozen, will make many more in the coming weeks. Mine NEVER turn out perfect like you see in print ads, I've given up trying, but they do taste really yummy!

 

So, onto the stitchin....  Today I offer you a link to a sweet little design for the Holidays, there's still PLENTY of time to stitch this up before the big day, hope you like it.  Find it HERE, isn't this darling?




Candy Canes Kisses and Peppermint Dreams!

Tootles, Sue

~ LEFT BRAIN CHALLENGED ~

Hi there!  While going through my stash I found this freehand piece started on osnaburg last year. The stitches are not *proper* as I lack true embroidery skills, kinda cobbed this together hoping for a prim, scruffy looking tree.  Right side turned out okay, but having trouble with left side, which is why I gave up and squirreled this away.  Seems a shame to not finish it. 

Might someone with experience have suggestions on how to design/replicate the left side?  Or should I maybe just cob the left side together too?

If there's a tip I'd surely by grateful to learn it.

Thanks for looking and Sweet Stitchin...

Tootles, Sue

~ THE DAY AFTER ~

Hi there! Hoping you Americans had a grande Thanksgiving and can now get a bit of well deserved rest!

Did you cook WAY WAY WAY too much food and are wondering the next day why in the hell you did it to yourself? If so, then we're like minded:) Why DO we make all that work for ourselves and cook for an army when there's NOT one living in our homes ~LOL! I'm mental that way, I need to curb it and fast, real fast. Any cooks out there care to share why they DO IT?

Since turkey day comes but once a year, I really wanted to share my 'lil brother's bird from last year. I really think it's amazing and puts my piddly 'lil 12 pound bird to shame. He likes to eat good, fresh and wholesome foods, hence he's a really good cook, for a guy:) He's a good brother too, sometimes I feel sorry for him, having me for an older sister~ but not too sorry ~ LOL!

Jeff's bird, over 20 pounds:
Enjoy your day dear friends, thank you for visiting and Sweet Stitchin to you and you and you:)

Tootles, Sue

~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING ~

Hi there! Time is precious during the holidays so I'll keep this post brief so you can scurry along to your families:) I would like to wish each of you near and far a sweet, safe, gentle and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.

Whatever and wherever your plans, know that your stitchy friends old and new hold you dear, including me. Each of your friendships have truly enriched my life and creativity, and for that I'm grateful to each of you.

Enjoy and Sweet Stitchin...

Tootles, Sue