I hope that your Saturday was wonderful. I headed up the road to Greensboro for the 2nd meeting of our Sampler Group. I had scurried around Friday night to gather together my information on Carolina Samplers . There were 7 of us and we had a really nice morning followed by lunch at a local deli. We decided on our June field trip so we have another great day to look forward too.
After sampler group I ran some errands in town. I went to Kohl's but I didn't find anything. I have been dieting and doing Zumba so I have lost some weight but I think I will wait longer to buy any new clothes.
I stopped by my Mom's and saw this beauty. Her yard looks so pretty right now.
Rich was doing yard work when I got home.
He cleaned the paths.
Here is one of my peonies.
Now onto some stitching. Last night I did the finishing on the April ornament for the Christmas All Year Long SAL.
This the Rosewood Manor's 2007 JCS ornament. The blending filament in this piece doesn't show up in the picture.
I have had this fabric in my stash for awhile. I think it I perfect for this ornament.
May's assignment is a gingerbread person and I am having a hard time finding something. Any suggestions?
I want to say welcome to my new followers. And to all, thank you for your kind comments.
Have a great Sunday.
Chris
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26 comments:
What a perfect ornament! The fabric is just perfect for it. Lovely flowers. :)
Lovely ornament and the backing fabric is perfect.
Your yard and flowers are really pretty! Love the paths.
Your ornament looks great, Chris and the backing fabric is perfect. I'll have to think on the gingerbread man thing.
Field trip! Lucky girl. Also for losing a little - congratulations.
Great ornament but those flowers! Beautiful peony and iris colors. You have a gorgeous path and planting area.
Keep up the great diet and Zumba combination, Chris--it is obviously working for you! How exciting :)
Your ornament is so pretty!! Great finishing. There are two cute gingerbread freebies here: http://www.xstitchhappy.com/2007/11/gingerbread-man-scissors-fob.html
and here:
http://www.xstitchhappy.com/2007/11/gingerbread-treasure-bag.html
Lovely ornament finish! Nice that you have a field trip to look forward to also!
Your ornament looks great Chris!
I had a great time at sampler group - looking forward to the next meeting. Your flowers and yard are just lovely.
Congratulations on the weight loss too!
Congratulations on your weight loss! Your and your mom's flowers are glorious!!!! They must give you so much joy to look at them each day. Your April ornament is beautiful, can't wait to see what you come up with for May.
Linda
You are so lucky to have a group of stitchers, sampler stitchers, at that, to meet with! Congrats on the weight loss. Isn't that the way; when you are ready to buy new clothes, you can't find anything you like!
Lovely ornanment and finish! You are right, the backing fabric is perfect!
By the way, what is the name of the pinkish-purple bell-shaped flower? It's so pretty!
Hi Chris: Lovely flowers, field trips are a blast when with friends.
Your ornament is beautiful, love the backing fabric.
I googled free gingerbread cross stitch patterns a great site I did find.
It is called images for free gingerbread cross stitch patterns.
Good luck.
Catherine
I love the iris from your mom's yard - it's a beautiful colour, kind of black? As you know I'm a bit partial to irises! ;0)
I've stitched the following gingerbread freebie many times over and I still love it.
http://whilstirisnaps.blogspot.co.uk/2011_12_01_archive.html
Congratulations on the weight loss/fitness regime. I wish I had your willpower!
Lovely job on your ornament! That is such a pretty fabric that you chose to finish it with.
I'm afraid I can't help you with the gingerbread issue. I checked my freebies and I don't have one gingerbread man among them.
Your blog is full of lovely pictures-flowers and ornaments!!!
What beautiful flowers you have blooming! Love your new ornament finish. I remember seeing a gingerbread man in one of the JCS mags, but I don't remember which one. Have a great week!
You take such interesting trips! I may be crazy, but you have me thinking about zumba. :) Your flowers are so pretty. Your ornament is gorgeous! Love the color.
It's so beautiful Chris!! I love the cord you used and the backing fabric!! Lovely flowers too! Irises are so gorgeous aren't they?!
It's so beautiful Chris!! I love the cord you used and the backing fabric!! Lovely flowers too! Irises are so gorgeous aren't they?!
Lovely flowers, Chris. You're right, the fabric is perfect for the ornament. Beautiful stitching too!
Hugs,
Veronica.
What a beautiful deep purple colour the flower is. Good for you losing weight, it's never easy.
A perfect ornament..just lovely. Flowers are fantastic too..just what we need to see on a rainy day!
What a gorgeous job you did on that ornament! Its perfectly finished!
I love all the garden photos, Chris! Your peony looks fabulous and your mom's dark blue/purple iris (?) is breath-taking.
Your ornie is fabulous too - way to go! :-)
That iris is unbelievable!! I wish I could help with the gingerbread man. I stitched a really cute one (http://www.lottloft.com/needlework/images/gingerbreadMan.jpg) once...I know it was a Waxing Moon freebie, but I borrowed the chart, so I don't have it any more. I didn't see it on their website, either, but maybe someone somewhere has it!!
Your April ornament is lovely Chris.
Very pretty flowers.
What a beautiful color your mom's iris is! Love your garden shots as well as your ornament ~ so cute!
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