The temperatures started dropping this weekend and right now it is -29C (feels like -38C with the windchill). Perfect weekend for IHSW. I did have to work Saturday morning and we went out Sunday to a movie (Lincoln - excellent!!!!!) and dinner but I managed to finish up 2 LHN ornaments:
Pattern: Hot Chocolate
Designer: Diane Williams - Little House Needleworsks
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 28ct Tin Roof Gingham Linen from WDW
Pattern: Gingerbread Village
Designer: Diane Williams - Little House Needleworks
Threads: DMC, CC
Fabric: 30 ct Tin Roof Linen from WDW
and one for Valentine's Day - Bee Mine - Barbara Ana Designs (the freebie can be found at CyberStitchers.com).
I also participated in the Grow Your Blog party hosted by Vicki of Two Bags Full. See the post at the top. I having a giveaway that closes at midnight (CST) January 31st. All you have to do is make a comment on the Let's Party Grow Your Blog post (only that post, please!!)
There were almost 400 participants and I visited a number of them over the weekend and I am still trying to visit them all (give me a week or two).
When I hopped over to Vicki's blog, I read about her Pink Scarf Project and decided it was something I would like to participate in. I was going to Michaels after work I pick up some pink yarn started knitting the following:
The yarn is Patons - Lace Sequin and the pattern is a freebie from their website called Delicate Cables Scarf.
Early this month I finished 2 dishcloths and this weekend I started a third.
Lacy Scallops Cloth by Janet Nogle
Autumn's Country Quilt
Before I forget I have my first finish for 2013 - a Halloween ornament.
Pattern: Trick or Kitty Treat
Designer: Michelle M. Lash - Brittercup Designs (JCS October 2008
Fabric: 28ct Linen
Thread: DMC
Embellishments: Dress it Up Buttons - 1202-Things That Make You Go Boo Collection
Well, it is getting late and I have to work tomorrow so I am going to sign off now. Good Night and Happy Stitching!!!!
Thank you for visiting!!!
