Too long, Johnny,
Too long, it's way too long
Make it shorter, Johnny
It's been too long for way too long.
But as I am a BWO, I don't need to explain myself. I'm sure you have some idea of what's going on. Did you also have an idea of me stitching up a storm, though? No, I didn't think so. First of all, I've been stitching Blogiversary pressies and I have now finished three of the six gifts I intend to send. Secondly, my exchange gift for dear Melissa finally arrived after a month of travelling the globe and being prodded by Customs officers. I'm sure you've seen it over at Melissa's, but it's not often that I get to (share a) finish, so here it is again:
One of the strawberries from the wonderful Joyeux Noel book by Blackbird Designs, made into a fob with a verrry long kumihimo cord, so Melissa could drape it around her neck and carry it with her all day if she felt so inclined. That's what I do with mine. My son and/or my cats usually force me out of my stitching chair every two minutes, and I hate to have to scramble around for my scissors and needle every time I sit back down.On to some more finishes. During my absence, my stitching taste went from primitive to romantic to French romantic to cuddly cute, right back to primitive, which is where I'm at now. In serious need of instant gratification as I was, I went to PatternMart to find me some free primitive patterns and I found this one:
Fruits of My Hands Pinkeep freebie by Shelly Auen. Stitched on coffee-dyed and microwave-nuked 36 count crisp white linen
The next finish, and one I'm particularly pleased with, is a project I've been working on for... ohhh, two years or so?... Block 9 of the Village of Hawk Run Hollow. Can you say Squeeeeeeeee?! I can :o)
The next block I'm going to stitch is Block 3. Block 3 with a twist, that is. Curious?
So am I.
I will leave you with a picture of my little garden gnome planting pumpkin seeds.
Yours slightly quietly,
Annemarie.
14 comments:
Glad to see a post from you Annemarie, I've been thinking of you recently.
Love the strawberry you made for Melissa and your primitive finish. Congratulations on finishing another Village block, it's looking gorgeous!
Ooh, Pelle is growing those amazing pumpkins again this year! How wonderful. So glad to see you back in blogland. Love the Prim finishes, but how about some cat pictures next time too!!
Ooooh, I want to give the garden gnome a hug and a squeeze, he's so cute!
Mary Eman
OK...what KarenV said, so as not to repeat myself! I do love my exchange from you!
Pelle is looking so much older now, losing that baby look (now, don't cry!). Glad to see the pumpkin growing tradition is still going strong!
Glad to hear you and Pelle are both well! Cute little gardener!
I love your strawberry and the finish!
The doll it is leaning on is just too precious!
And another Village Block - you go girl - those needles are hot!
I have been thinking of you and was quite proud of myself for not driving you crazy with umptymillion emails asking if you're okay. ;)
Your stitching finishes are FABULOUS, as always, and I cannot believe how fast Pelle's growing up! Good heavens!
Take care, and remember you're being thought of fondly by a far-off friend!
I did see your strawberry on Melissa's blog, and it's gorgeous!
I love your primitive stitching too, and your HRH piece is looking beautiful!
What a sweet little gnome you have living in your garden!
I have been wanting to stitch and make a strawberry - it's on my 'to do' list!
Who's that handsome yound man?!!
Boy, is he growing and looks sweet as ever.
Best to you & Pelle...
Ooooh, wat is Fruits leuuuuk!!!! Doddige finish!!
Joepie, allebei weer een Block af!
Jeumig, dat tuinieren ziet er wel professioneel uit, met je eigen tuinkabouter en mega kruiwagen!! Kom vrijdag de boel inspecteren... ;o)
Congrats on finish block 9! Lovely strawberry too, and lovely gnome!
I'm happy to hear from you, Annemarie! First - that little Pelle is just the cutest!
Love the doll and strawberry you made for Melissa and your primitive finish is oh so cute!. Love your Village block - VoHRH is, I think, my favorite of the series (unless it's Houses or Autumn) - uh, yeah, love 'em all, I guess!
Pelle is just so sweet :-).
Love the doll and strawberry, it's too cute and your VoHRH is really coming along.
Wat een schattige aardbei. Melissa zal er blij mee zijn.
Je nieuwste HHRH blok is erg mooi geworden. Ben natuurlijk benieuwd wat voor verassingen je in petto hebt voor ons.
Ha die Pelle - lekker in de tuin bezig. Wat wordt jij groot kerel. Fijn dat je Mama zo helpt.
Het beste met je vader. Doe je ouders de groeten uit Vegas.
Veel plezier met Harmien en Erik.
Ik zal je gauw mailen. Eerst krijgen wij vanmiddag voor een week visite uit Michigan.
hugs, Margaret
hello !!!
your stitch are so lovely !!
i don't found the freebie ... can you please said me where found it !
thank for all
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