Our night of making gingerbread houses

 

It was fun making gingerbread houses with my girls.

They had the cutest kits ready for everyone. 

Addie and Meagan working and enjoying some candy along the way.

My finished house, 😏I never really made a gingerbread house but I thought it would be fun to hang out togather and create something with the girls. The base for the house was an empty small milk carton and graham crackers for the walls along with the ice cream cone for the tree and lots of fruit loops and m and m's 

After that it was Hamburgers at The Hamburger Shack in Kittery.

It was a great night to make a memory😊

Hope you are enjoying your days, and nights.

Keep creating

hugs

donna

An new start

 

Happy Tuesday to all!!

I want to share a new start that I have,

I am still in the mood for the RED from the SAL 

so that is my first design with the flowers and vase 

(Since you all know I LOVE Flowers)

After the red design I thought I should spice it up...

so I added color!!

And then thought "Well I have more fabric left..why not add more to the design"

And I did!

I added a little white hose that I thought would Pop on the fabric, 

and then Hmmmm!

I need something on the sides, 

well I usually add trees but how about some vines instead!

I have lots of fabric below the House so lets keep going!!

And then there was the little white fence....

and I do have more designed but this is all I have stitched to date.

More coming soon to share :)

it;s a bit slippery here today and rainy, 

On our way this evening to the community center 

to make gingerbread houses with my  daughter and granddaughter.

I'll share a pic tomorrow

Have a good night

hugs

donna

😊

And our trip was wonderful :)

 

  

We had fun shopping but it was so Cold and Windy brrrrr.

Meagan LOVES to shop a bit more than me haha but

 as long as I got to go to the Book store and the chocolate shop 

we were all set :)

They even had some ladys wrapping gifts for free.

It is always a nice time in Bridgton especially Ladies Weekend.

The cabin is so cozy and I got some stitching done and Meagan got some coloring done. 

That is what relaxes her 😊

Well that is my sharing for today.....

I am starting to get over the worst coughing cold I have had in years....

seems to being going around, 

AND

today was the kickoff for the Stitch A Long..

It's been a busy day but a grateful one!!

Have a good night until another day

hugs

donna

💗

Girls Weekend

 

My favorite store Bridgton Books....I just LOVE to search and find that special book or card,

My daughter, Meagan and I are going for a girls weekend in Bridgeton Maine. This is our 3rd year and I do enjoy it so much. I have my stitching bag packed and hopefully I will finish a new design to share with you...It is a quick one :) and we have some quiet mother daughter time.

Have a great weekend 

Hugs

donna 😊

Catherine finished Stitch & Quilt Kit Bee Joyful

 

Oh Catherine you did a wonderful job!!

And thank you so much for sharing your work and letting me share it too!!

If you have a few moments please head on over to Catherine's Blog called 

I Love To Stitch 

She is one busy lady and shares so much...so grab a cup of Tea :) 

and head on over to visit with her.

Free Chart with an Etsy shop purchase

 

Happy Stitching ☃

donna

More Color Options

 

I like the Light green background with the white floss....it's relaxing !!

Just added an Optional border for the Stitch A Long

 

I could not help myself ......I had to add an optional border..

Looks like a quilt

Stitch An Inch Coverelt Collection Page has been added

 

I have added a 

"Stitch An Inch Coverlet Colletion" Page to the Blog.

Please head on over for the information on the upcoming Stitch A Long

And I hope you have a beautiful weekend...it is certainly warm and breezy here in York. 

hugs

donna

FolkArt Tweets Bird Pincushion directions with photos

 

FolkArt Tweets Pincushion!!

Please use the cross stitch pattern for the bird, it can be found in the pattern "FolkArt Tweets"

These are general instructions to make your very own bird.....with lots of photos

1) Cross stitch the bird and wing separately

I used 14ct Aida

2. Using the stitched wing as a template

 (But add approximately a ¼ of an inch around to make it a bit larger),

 cut out 2 pieces of felt …one for the center of the bird to hold needles 

and the other for the back of the cross-stitched wing.

3. Pin the felt wing on top of the bird and stitch in place

4. Cut out the cross-stitched 

wing leaving approx. ¼ inch extra around the stitched wing,

 stitch the felt to the back of the wing. I use a whip stitch.

See Photo below

5. Cut out the large bird

 leaving approx.. a 1/2 inch around the outer edges.

 

Use this piece as a template and cut out a piece of felt or wool the same size. 

Also cut a long strip of matching wool or felt approx. 2 inches wide.

( I cut 2 but only needed 1)

6. Pin the wool strip around the outer edges of the cross stitched bird, 

right sides facing, and sew all around. Turn right side out

7. Pin the wool bird piece to the other edges

 of the wool strip and stitch all around, 

you will not be turning this because the bird is already facing outward.

 I used a sewing stitch all around and then a 

buttonhole stitch over the outer edges to seal them. 

I did the bottonhole stitch after I had stuffed the bird.

8. Cut a slit into the WOOL bird piece and stuff with

 crushed walnut shells, sew opening closed.

9. Add the separate wing to the top of the bird with a whip stitch

I did finish my outer bottom edges with a buttin hole stitch just to finish it off :)

This is the bottonhole stitch that I saved until the end :)

Enjoy creating !

The link for the pattern is in here