It takes a long time to create heirlooms. Photos and information on this blog are not free to be pinned, copied, or transferred without my permission. Please be cyber savvy and ask before taking. Monday, April 9, 2018. I am filling in some of the open spaces with more Jessicas. The tear drop shapes are a variation of the same stitch diagrammed in the chart. Lots more to go! April 09, 2018. Friday, April 6, 2018.

The last week was a fail when talking crafting. My latest blanket has been restarted, again. This time I am using size 11 needles .

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A site to share my love of stitching and life. Thursday, January 10, 2013. First finish of 2012-2013? After Christmas we spent New Years in Portland, Oregon this is becomming our usual ritual. When in Portland took my annual jaunt to Acorns and Threads, the store is amazing and so great to be able to see the silks and linen in person. Needless to say I kitted up a few new things. Thursday, January 10, 2013. Friday, October 19, 2012. The ceremony and receptions were held in a 100 year old barn on my daugh.

Saturday, March 4, 2017. Dorset Button Basket with Roses. My friend Pat gave me her treasure - an old brass ring which she grabbed riding a carousel. Since Pat likes the color yellow, I used a golden crochet yarn and covered the entire ring using a blanket stitch and then pushed the loops towards the inner circle. Then I used dark green embroidery thread and with a needle secured this thread as seen in the photo. this gave me the base for weaving the basket for which I used variegated silk thread.