"The Exalted City"

I finished stitching this morning at 1:00am. I still have to frame it, that will be this weekend. Here are some better photos. I did give it a name "The Exalted City". After I frame it I will post more info like the floss used and stitch count. Talk to you later, Donna

I'm back

Hi everyone, I'm back from Celebration of Needlework in Nashua, NH. It was fun, I enjoyed teaching and meeting so many nice people. There were sooo many people stitching all over the place, in every comfy chair you could find, it was great. Maybe next year I can plan on spending more time there and maybe I can even take a class. Well I am busy with my new design. No name yet and this is just a very dark and small sneak peek. It will be finished this Friday, I hope. until then, happy stitching, Donna

Hi everyone, I have been so busy getting ready for Celebration of Needlework. I've been working on kits for my class and kits for the Round Robin. Sooo much work! Here is a picture of the round robin.

All Finished

In My Fathers House is finally finished. Fabric: 32ct Sandstone.
Stitch count 199 X 136 and Floss Listing (DMC, Ecru, White, 434, 436, 640, 642, 644, 730, 732, 733, 831, 833, 3371)
They will be available from shops last week in April or first week in May.
I'm not sure which picture I like better, the brighter one or the darker one. what do you think?.
Warmest Regards and Happy Stitching
Donna

New Design

Hi everyone, Here is a photo of my new design. I'm not finished stitching the model yet, but almost there. I thought I would share a picture early.

Seeds Of Kindness

Here is a pic of "Seeds Of Kindness" I used R & R "Woodlawn" fabric over 2 on 32ct . DMC 349, 361, and 3371. Weeks Dye Works "Fire" and "Taupe". And Anchor Floss 681. The stitch count is 125 X 148. I have been stitching this piece for years and finally finished. I just kept putting it aside for the right time and I guess this is it. Everyone have a Happy Easter. God bless, Donna

13th Colony over 1 by Petra

Hi eveyone, sorry I haven't blogged in a while but things going on at home that are keeping me busy. I received an email from Petra the other week and she shared her photo of 13th Colony Bay 1, 2, and 3 over one. It's just great and she said I could share her photo with you. What a great job, maybe I can finish mine some day, I guess I would have to set aside a night each week just for that piece. Well I also finished "Seeds of Kindness". I am finishing the frame today and should have a good photo sometime tomorrow to share with you. Until then enjoy the day. Donna

"Box Of Spring"

Hi everyone, I just finished Box Of Spring. Here is a quick pic. I can post more about it later but I just got home from work and have things to do. You know how that is! Donna

Pineapple Estate

Hi, I finished Pineapple Estate. It will be released in about a week to the distributors and then on to the stores. I also finished Box Of Spring, I have to frame it and do the directions but that should be out soon also. I am having a very cold winter here. I pray for an early spring, maybe that's why I finished Box Of Spring so soon. Some mornings I hear the birds outside and I am so thankful for them. Anxiously waiting for there full return, I just love their songs. It reminds me of my childhood when we had so many birds at my grandmothers. She used to feed them which is something I should do but we have to many squirrels. Have a great day, Donna

Jan 9 2008

Hi everyone, I have been busy stitching. Almost done Pineapple Estate.
I've also been working on a design for a shop called "A stitchers Garden". I will be giving a class there in March and had to finish up the model. Here is a pic of it. I think I need to add something to the top so I only took a picture of the bottom half. I think I might add a dragonfly to the top. Well check out the shop on line and hope to see you there. www.astitchersgarden.com
Donna