Monday, January 25, 2010

Monday Monday ...

How was your weekend? We had a busy one around here, but a good busy. Saturday I spent some quality time at the local bead store ... oh my was that fun! Then it was home to laundry and a bit of stitching. Saturday night had date night with Ken and Lisa. We had a yummy dinner at Red Lobster and then it was off to see Book of Eli. I really enjoyed this movie ... it wasn't anything like I expected, but it was good. The story was very intriguing and Denzel was awesome, as he always is.

I did get some stitching in last week. I decided I wanted to stitch a couple of quick Valentine's Day designs after seeing some lovely finishes on Staci blog, she definately keeps me motivated! The first finish is by Erica Michaels, an old freebie of her's called Hugs and Kisses ... it was a fun stitch ... I think I'll be finishing it as a pinkeep ...
Next up is another freebie by The Stitcherhood. I stitched it over 1 on some coffee dyed fabric with Belle Soie's Tulip. Sure did turn out small lol .. I think I might be stitching it again over 2. In the picture is a new scissor fob I made ... had to have a Valentine's Day scissor fob!

I also stitched a little on Wizard of Oz ... I enjoy stitching on the quick little motifs ...


Thank you all for your birthday wishes! Not that I'm still celebrating ... but I can't wait for some stash that I bought with my birthday money and I've been told by a couple of friends to watch my mailbox ... oooohhhh I love surprises! lol

Are you stitching any Valentine's Day designs? I'd love to see them!

I hope you find your Joy in your stitches ...

I'm grateful for red ...

21 comments:

Carolyn NC said...

These are so cute! Where did you get the W of Oz design? Or maybe I should say when - I googled it and came up empty. Even went on the designer's at several online shops - not there. Thanks!

staci said...

Gorgeous stitching Michele! I still need to stitch Hugs and Kisses for me :) Love your Stitcherhood finish, it's so dainty! And WofO is keeping me enchanted, lol!

Hope your new stash and surprises get there soon!!!

Marjo said...

Those are such cute designs, love the scissor fob. Great start to the week.

Kim B said...

Cute finishes Michele!!!

Natasha said...

I love both your little finishes. Sooo what did you buy for your birthday? Inquiring minds want to know ;)

Have a great day!

Theresa said...

Nice stitches!!!!!! They are all so interesting~~~~~

Shari said...

they all look great! I did the Valentine last week & I pulled the tic tac toe one back out yesterday. I had started it last year & put it away when V day was over! Must finish!
I will have to show my brother the Wizard of Oz one! He loves that movie since he was in a play as a kid as the tin man!

Michele B. said...

How fun - we are doing a SAL of WOZ. Yours looks great! I'll be sorry when this one is over.

Nancy said...

Lovely Valentine stitches! I look forward to seeing how you finish them.

I'm enjoying your Wizard of Oz sampler. I really do need to get that one!

Deb said...

Those finishes are so cute! And thanks for letting me know about the WofO design. It's on my list to pick up!

Unknown said...

Congrats on some great finishes!

Catherine said...

Everything looks great!

Unknown said...

Very cute!!! I started that Erica Michaels one last year and forgot all about it until seeing yours!

Michelle said...

Love the Valentine's projects.. I have the Stitcherhood one in my pile to do .. everytime I visit, I want to get my Wizard of Oz out and work on it!

Linda said...

Sweet finishes Michele and I love the fob you made. I have The Sisterhood freebie and one from The Sampler Girl in my basket.....but time is flying...hugs, Linda

Kathy A. said...

Belated but warmest birthday wishes my dear.
I love your little Valentine stitches. And your V fob - very cute.
Hope that new stash arrives soon.

Sadie said...

Lovely stitching Michele.

Siobhán said...

Wow, lovely stitching, Michele! Great progress on your Wizard piece, it looks great.

Sally said...

Love both your Valentine finishes Michele. They are so sweet. The Oz piece is looking wonderful.

mainely stitching said...

I certainly have to get the lead out on my Valentine's Day stitching!! I love your projects!

Terri said...

Looks fantastic. I love the X's and O's