I am still here playing and hopefully will be better at posting more often.  Just wanted to share a late but fun birthday present.  It is so nice when you can treat yourself...lol...

Keep stitching,
Janice

Spring Fever

A bad case of spring fever has arrived. I was looking for birds nests in the stores and not willing the pay the price for shiny new nests with fake flowers stuck to them. While cleaning up some of my flower pots, I wound the long morning glory vines up to throw away. When I looked down in my hand, there was a birds nest. I got so excited...lol... Looks great and free.

I have been sewing and will share some of the projects soon,

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 125 - straight stitch variation

Todays stitch is simply a set of straight stitches repeated in groups of three's. Add an x to the top of each straight stitch.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 124 -snowflake + diamond

It is a rainy 61 degrees here but it could be snow...lol.... Actually, I am glad we are having a milder winter.

Today's stitch is a snowflake and diamond combo. I choose to stitch with 2 different colors.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 123 snowflake +

Another mild day here today but I am still stitching snowflakes...lol..

Todays is straight stitch base with french knots at the tips.

Hope you are enjoying some beautiful weather where ever you are.

Keep stitching,

Janice

my Christmas angel

Thought I would show a picture of my angel that I finished and framed at Christmas time. I rummaged in the garage and found a vintage frame that works well with it. I hate to put her away just yet - so she is living in the guest room for now.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 122 - elongated cross

Another easy stitch to get back in the groove.

Simply stitch an elongated X and cross it with contrasting thread.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 121 - snowflake 2

Another cold day here without snow - sew - I am stitching snowflakes...lol...

Start with a large X and add a small cross.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 120 - snowflake

Well I am back...lol... After taking some time off at Christmas and traveling to Martha Pullen in Orlando, I am back to stitching. What a great time I had and was so encouraged to keep stitching.

For todays stitch, I was trying for a snowflake. While there is no snow here today, it feels like it. This is actually a star stitch with extra crosses.

Keep stitching,

Janice

Season Greetings

Thank you for stitching along with me this year. I am still stitching but it is on other projects, Christmas gifts, new class projects. I hope to get back to my crazy patch soon. Today I wanted to share a vintage piece that just had to come home with me.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 119 combo stitch

This time of year is sew busy. I am hoping you are finding a few moments to breath and stitch.

Todays stitch is a combo. Fast and easy. It takes longer to select colors and thread the needle...lol..

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 118 cloud stitch

Todays stitch is a woven stitch called the cloud stitch. Not sure why it is called this but it is used as a filler stitch also. Start with small straight stitches that are used as anchors. Weave your second thread through the anchors.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 days of Thankfulness

That is my goal. To always be thankful 365 days a year. I truly am Blessed and don't want to take it for granted. I am sew blessed to be able to keep stitching which brings joy to my life. This is a turkey a stitched or outlined earlier this month.

Have a very Blessed Thanksgiving

and keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 117 double zig zag chain

Saw this stitch and realized that we have stitched a single row before, but look at how 2 rows look. Just beautiful. Added a french knot to the center and call it done. Remember to go back into the same hole while making the chain stitch.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 116 closed blanket variation

A variation of yesterdays stitch. Simply add a straight or regular buttonhole stitch in between the closed buttonhole stitch. Our finished blocks are continuing to pile up. Yeah!

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 115 closed blanket variation

Well it is official. I am hooked on the blanket stitch. Today's is another variation. I am amazed at how many combinations are coming from this one simple basic stitch. Today we combine a regular blanket stitch with a closed blanket stitch. After stitching the straight stitch, go back into the same hole and stitch a closed stitch. This is just a closed blank stitch on a angle.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 114 blanket finishing stitch

This stitch is usually on the hem of a tablecloth but can be used anywhere you want to add interest. If using in a hem, place your stitches close together so no fabric shows. Can''t wait to try this on a linen project. Once again, I used the trusty graph paper to keep my stitches even on one edge while curving the bottom edge.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 113 closed feather

Todays stitch is a closed feather stitch. Start on the right side or it won't work. Bring your needle back to the base of the last stitch and skip a line on the graph paper keeping the thread under the needle.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 112 maidenhair fern

Todays stitch is usually done in one strand for an airy delicate look. I choose to stay with with my 3 strands and am happy with the look. When stitching this, be sure to keep all the tops of the fawn branches even and the thread beneath the needle.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 111 zig zag chain

Todays stitch is a very simple one, zig zag chain. Instead of stitching in a straight line, simple zig zag. Too fun.

Keep stitching,

Janice