Okay I received a DNF (did not finish), on my attempt to finish this sampler by the end of the Olympics.

I am still needing roof of house and tree to right of house....but before that
i decided the turquoise base to the basket of flowers required a color change
and have to repeat that first....so my next post should have this complete...sure-sure.

but I did make a dishcloth:    (this pattern is from a blog titled kayla k's thrifty ways)

finished knitting another scarf ....picture later, it is being blocked

and a little freebie finish from  The Sampler Girl blog site  http://atthehoneysuckletree.blogspot.com/
I used this as a gift tag......cute and simple....fun stitch.

Now off to finish the sampler......ahem.......or maybe just a cup of tea and some more
stitchy blog googling......yeah
smiles    :0)  :0)  :0)  :0)
corinna

Prize from Paula !!!!! hooray!

Checked the mailbox today and looky there - a prize package of stitching goodies from Paula!
Sweet Luck!

She is planning on more giveaways in the near future so stay tuned to her blog:

http://needleshooksandpaperbackbooks.blogspot.com/

*an assortment of linens
*red thread-varigated
*nice fat quarter of red fabric

*sweet charms and pearl heart button

Thank you so very much Paula.

I already have ideas churning in my mind.

here is a quick peek at whats being created this week, mostly while watching olympics:

I might actually get this BBD sampler finished before closing ceremonies

don't look too close....I am not known for frogging...just forging on....

next time I will have it ironed and take pic in daylight.

fingerless mittens for DS#3....he will be 18 on Sunday

  mittens are probably not on his wishlist ....but.....  ;0)

DH is on to new project fancy rib knit scarf....more pics later

oh Paula, DH says "Hey, those little scissors might be handy!"

I told him to watch your blog for future sign ups, if you don't play you can't win.

thanks again

have a good weekend.....find joy in your pursuits...

smiles

corinna

have a sweet day

sweet...also the lemon tree is blooming next to stitching chair.....smells wonderful

and although there are plenty of  projects unfinished, I could not help myself and had to start a

sampler that  I ordered though ABC stitch therapy ....on sale!

Doubtful but will try to complete by the end of the Olympics....that will be my olympic goal.

of course i checked out 2 easy reads at the library

(m.c. beaton mysteries make me chuckle,agatha raisin is like watching ' i love lucy')

(and the white horse is a juvenile book, but sometimes those are the best told tales)

that will cut into stitching time

but the sun is finally shining and the birds are singing

hooray.....i think a little reading outdoors is in order

smiles

c

Finish Fest

A weekend of satisfying completions:
DH casts off the final stitch on his first knitted blanket, for nephew due in March:

I completed my first pair of mittens, now on to socks!

Also completed the BBD heart, filled with dried lavender, ready to hang on gift bag for the upcoming weekend.

One more little finish below for a friend who is about to tackle chemotherapy.....she is a lovely person

whom I wish strength and all the good.

For all your kind words and smiles.............I thank you...

DH thanks you

.....stay warm ....may your casserole of snow subdue in the north ..........

.........hope cupid sends you an arrow of laughter and joy.....

smiles corinna

yikes ...i started more

mittens...I know  can !













then I saw this: http://kvstitching.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/final-january-finishes-and-monthly-round-up/
and searched the linen stash for gingham ...already have the pattern book
-found blue gingham
-stitched 1/1
-have to finish the piece before feb14

note the purchase of beige khaki
linen in the background of next pic....
plans for one more........
maybe before valentines....
we shall see

hope the days ahead allow you time to accomplish your goals

smiles

corinna

in the middle of things.....

DH is busier than I am, his progress on
nephews baby blanket is going gangbusters.
He even worked in 5 stars in the big green middle stripe.
"To learn something different"
So I have titled it 5 star blanket.




My brother who caught the knitting bug at the same time this past holiday, just emailed me photos of his latest finish...a prayer shawl for a friend of their family
who is struggling with illness......
lovely model is my brothers' wife...he said that they went to gift the shawl and
 it was a special experience:

well done

as for my self not much to show

stitching a bit, filling in tree trunks and hillsides....eep and ugh!  like being in the doldrums,

but i will row through to more letters and the big bird in the middle of this sampler:

am also working on a small undecided project for mother of nephew due:

may you all find warmth and satisfaction in the work of your hands.
smiles
corinna

p.s. am also reading a sweet book titled "The Scent of Water" by Elizabeth Goudge
it is an older book published 1963
if you are a jane austen fan , i believe you would enjoy this... even though the era is different
i have read other books of hers over the years and they are aways enjoyable
check it out...you usually can at the library ;-)

quilt complete :0)

baby quilt complete
ready to be gifted:

note DH's knitting progress
on chair .......yes siree
;0)






and my latest knitting finish...another just enough ruffles scarf in "autumn rose"
blocked and ready for gifting..............clap * clap * clapping

happy hands
:0)
c

this and that

lots of works in progress....
dh is a knitting prodigy

this is him
winding down after
his sunday a.m. jog

..his first knitting project
is now in use in the
kitchen sink

new nephew
expected in march
will be
receiving a baby blanket
from his uncle!

my brother sent me
a photo of his
2cnd sampler washcloth











as for myself....happily knitted a 2cnd scarf (pictures of same next time)
until then :

completed the above this morning, .......for dh....1982 the year we were married.....

this was an delightful pattern from heartstring primitives: http://www.etsy.com/shop/heartstringprimitive

cute for valentines day...and his new found talent!

stitched this on the linen gifted from kathy (http://woolfind.blogspot.com/)

it was perfect for this design......thanks again

Almost complete, the baby quilt from about 1 month ago........

professionally quilted by my dear friend sandie

http://sewingfabrications.com/

i love the bird motif on the border

i gave her the top piece....she made magic happen

she added red border, outer border and straightened up my mismatched corners &

created the backing with remnant fabric

all i have to do is finish the binding....(look sandie almost there)

so hopefully a completion photo tomorrow

happy stitches and satisfaction with life

smiles,

corinna

hello 2010

After a busy holiday season with many visitors,guests, and some traveling scattered throughout, the house is back to normal.....whatever that is......
Heres what was completed last week, my first knit pattern ever, a scarf pattern titled "Just Enough Ruffles"
found here  http://www.cosmicpluto.com/blog/great-job/

i loved knitting this
it was fairly easy...
of course i had to email
questions to the designer
twice, but she was most helpful,
as was the owner of my local
needleshop.....
I currently have two
scarves in progress.
I feel like a knitter now, am thinking
it will be time to attempt socks this
spring or summer......
easy does it.


DH has been saying he might like to learn to knit

so after a bit of teaching...Behold!!!!

there you have it.....i love it..........

my brother came to visit with his family for new years and my brother learned to knit in one sitting,

This was added inspiration and challenge for DH.The photo below is my brothers wash cloth.

We all had fun with the nutty knitting circle......spoke with my brother yesterday he says he is onto washcloth #2 doing a "seed stitch"....and planning a scarf after that with an andalusian stitch.......I feel the mojo.

not much cross stitch happening, just a few little stitches here and there...

stay warm,

smiles

corinna