Hello my friends.
Each March the stitching world
goes ga-ga for the new releases
that designers bring out to market
which is in Nashville Tennessee.
Each year I look forward to seeing
what peeks my interest.
I purchased 6 patterns.
They are as follows.
Anyone who knows me...knows I love bunnies.
This Spring Rain bunny from
Theresa Kogut had to be on the list.
Ain't he adorable.
This small sampler from
Cross Stitch Antiques caught my fancy.
Then another sampler with a few bunnies.
Isabella Hardy from Needlework Press.
Then this charming snowman caught my eye.
This book from Teresa Kogut has
nine Winter patterns.
Am not usually a fan of white houses...
however this pattern from Annie Beez
had to come home to me.
When I do start this one,
will probably stop at the grass...
and omit everything underneath.
Finally I had to have A Worthy Patriot
by Plum Street Samplers.
I dont plan on stitching any of these
in the near future,
but am happy to have them in my stash.
I know most stitchers are already
stitching on a large Patriotic piece
to celebrate our 250 year anniversary.
I chose to work on smaller ones that will
be sewn into pillows.
Do any of these tickle your fancy?
If you are a stitcher, did you purchase any
market patterns?
In other news,
brother and I are headed back this morning
to clean more in my mom's house.
Last week mom was fine going to her house.
She understands what and why we are
cleaning her house.
She also told us to take whatever we wanted
from the house before we sell anything.
Wednesday I am taking a strawberry pie
to share for her monthly social.
This month is strawberries.
I only have one week left of sabbatical...
then one week left of work...
then retirement here I come.
WOOHOO!
Well my brother just pulled into my driveway.
Gotta run.
Hope everyone has a great week!
Monday Mania Blessings To All!
Janice
Janice
You got some really good ones. I love the bunny and Liberty and Union. I also like your plan of not stitching below the grass.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful that things went well with your mom at her house.
Woohoo for official retirement!
Love all the samplers. Hard to choose a favorite but I am leaning towards a worthy patriot. Cleaning out a parent's house is never easy. So many interesting things have been saved from other family members. So exciting for you to be almost retired. Congratulations. I hope things smooth out between you, your brother and sister over your mom. Facing unpleasant situations is always left to the stronger ones. Prayers for you and your family. Enjoy your last week of work. Hope to see you soon.
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE bunnies too. Spring Rain, Hello Winter and Worthy Patriot are my two favorites.
I am happy your day with your mom went well.
xo
Carla
That bunny and the snowman are my favorites. I'm glad the visit with your mom went well. I have a feeling your mom and all will love a strawberry pie!
ReplyDeleteHappy new week My favorites is the first one. I never learned cross stitch-looks complicated too much math? I am enjoying my slow stitch projects though and I picked up another sashiko stitch project.
ReplyDeletewill you be having a retirement party?? I had a small one-not many came-we hosted it at a favorite pizza type place where we knew the owner.
have a good week hugs
What a treasure trove of charts! I love Isabella Hardy and Teresa has the sweetest patterns. She is just too talented.
ReplyDeleteGood luck at Mom's.
You picked some really nice ones. My favorite is the house!!
ReplyDeleteYou are stocking up for your retirement lol. I just do not have the eyes for stitching anymore.
ReplyDeleteCathy
You purchased beautiful stitching projects !!! I have friend who bought the amazing Worthy Patriot too , can't wait to see theirs's when they finish !!!
ReplyDeleteGreat your Mom understands what is happening , makes it so much easier .
Oh, I love them all but I love the Liberty and Union one! Have a fantastic week!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I like them all. The snowman is super cute. I like your idea of stopping after the grass on the one too. Keep up the good work at your mom's.
ReplyDeleteI love the Spring Rain Bunny. You sure do have a big stash to needlepoint! I am glad your mom settled down and let you clean her house. She gave you her blessing.
ReplyDeleteYou picked up some great finds this market. I was good at resisting (or had too many balls in the air to really focus on things???) I really do like "A Worthy Patriot"...but that's a LOT of stitches for me. Maybe breaking it down in pieces would make it do-able...someday....?? Glad things are relatively "smooth" on the family front...We have to take our little victories when we can, yes?
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