Lookee!!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter holiday! I know I did!

Look what I received in the mail late yesterday.

A beautifully stitched little drawstring bag (love the plaid fabric).

A little alphabet pincushion. Don't you just love the finishing on this one? The little stars on the folded over corners? Wonderful!

The little angel pillow - which is not for me - but for someone very close to me going through a difficult time...the finishing of the little angel cushion is so nice, too. Can you tell I am running out of descriptions??...and last but not least - see the fabric in the background?? A nice piece of fabric, which I can use in one of my many little finishing projects.

All - just absolutely gorgeous - and all from Isabelle! Thank you, thank you, thank you, my friend! What a great way to start the week!

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a wonderful and Happy Easter!

Part 2

Ta Da!! Here's Part 2 of my German Ostsee Mandala. I ordered the beads yesterday. As soon as they arrive, then all the sparkle and bling will be added.



I just love the seashells in the corners!

German Ostsee - Part 2. . .

Not quite finished with Part 2...but a progress picture. A little bit more left to fill in on those "motifs", then onto the remainder of the shells. There is one there....just not backstitched with the specialty fiber, which I just ordered. Then it will be the Algerian Eyelets and Diagonal Eyelets to fill in. Some of those are in a brighter pink/coral color, which will definitely add a "splash" of color. = )

Woo Hoo!!

Part 1 of my German Ostsee Mandala (Chatelaine Designs) is done!! I still have to attach most of the beads and crystals (which I have to order!). Take a peek!

More Ostsee and a little tree

Santa's little tree (Winter White Santa/Mirabilia Designs):



I did just a little more on Ostsee. Lots of colors changes going on here:

German Ostsee

Another new design by Martina Weber (Chatelaine Designs)....my little beginning on this one.


I purchased a large (very, very large!) piece of 28 count Ice Blue Cashel linen for this one. The cut piece is 37" x 37"!! Huge....anyway I decided to try again with the paints. I had purchased a spray bottle of paint at A. C. Moore (turquoise) and gave it a try....

In the picture you can see where I folded the fabric at the top. The top color is the Ice Blue and the lower portion is where I sprayed the center portion with the turquoise over the blue. I did try to add a few clouds, but they have not shown up very well. May have to try again after I finish stitching the center portion. I'll probably use a stencil brush to try and apply those. :)