~~Greetings to my friends~~
I've been busy! Busy stitching another perfect sweetie released at the St. Charles Market.
May I present:
Midnight Ride
by Blackbird Designs
Stitched on 30 ct. WDW Putty
Stitched with Gentle Art Sample Threads
and finished as a box top using Lone Elm Lane Shaker Box
Yep, I sure did...
fall in love with this design and box. When I was stitching at my LNS last week, we started talking about the new sewing box series that Blackbird Designs had announced at market. I said with much conviction (I might add) that I was out. I was not falling for another series! Period. Then lo and behold, I found out that they in fact had purchase the Shaker Box used in the series designs. sinking feeling in my stomach. AND they in fact did have the leaflet too. my pompous declaration blowing to smithereens....
SO...
I quickly arose from my seat, grabbed said box (that I had just said with much conviction I was not falling for... HAHAHAHAHAHA!) and leaflet and started to expound on the positives of having a series of designs that one could simply pop in and out of same said box. What a ingenious concept!
I don't think...
my speech on ingenious ideas fooled the girls one minute. No, in fact, I believe they know exactly what I am.....a sucker....for a great design!
Ha, ha, ha :)
we are nothing if we cannot laugh at ourselves! And blow some money every now and justify it in warped, convoluted ways!
Since I finished this sweetie today...
and fall is officially coming on Friday, I figured that was a good enough reason for me to decorate for fall. So today I spent the morning decorating the inside of our home for fall. My kids will be so excited when they get home from school. Mr. Pfeiffer will just smile, tell me "its pretty honey" and move the seasonal clutter aside to set his tea glass by his comfy chair :]
And if I get my rear in gear I figure I can get a large amount of decorating done outside this afternoon, as well.
I'll let the pictures do the talking for the most part...
...Mr. Scarecrow smiles at us silly from the back of our entry door...
...When Witches Go Riding (by Prairie Schooler)...
...Thomas (Notforgotten Farm)...
...Something Wicked (La D Da)...
...some grungy muslin pumpkins I made along with Friendship Tree (Little House Needleworks)...
...Autumn Band Sampler (Little House Needleworks)...
...Our Mantle and Grandfather's Clock all spruced up for fall...
...My Stitching Spot...
...Coffee Table...
...we are reminded to give thanks...
And...
I'll be keeping my hands to work and heart to God, while I'm giving thanks and picking out my next stitching project! While I watch my blog roll to see your autumn stitchery and decorating!
Until next time friends, love in stitches...
Vonna xxx