tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53225197372737250012024-03-13T06:54:02.181-05:00Stitching SquadMusings on my stitchings, my life, and my stitcher friendsMama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.comBlogger318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-9816526950652399732019-07-24T05:21:00.000-05:002019-07-24T05:21:34.328-05:00Bee Retreat 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's already that time of year. Our annual retreat. Can hardly believe it!!</div>
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This year's theme is Bees. </div>
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We were greeted by this cute bee when we arrived at my friends house.</div>
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Here I am with my bee antenna on and a sign I brought for the door.</div>
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Of course we made a trip to our LNS Stitchville. We always start off retreat with a trip here followed by lunch at Chili's.</div>
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This was my haul from Stitchville. I treated myself to a Dovo scissors, some charms,</div>
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a vintage safety pin, a couple of charts, ball point needles--which I highly recommend, linen for my Fair and Square project and some overdyed threads for a project I have kitted.</div>
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Here are the goodies that I gave the girls. I made three project bags, a cover for a pillow we </div>
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have-which I forgot to take a picture of, a scissor lanyard, WDW thread called the bees</div>
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knees, and note pad and pencil and a armchair needle nanny.</div>
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Here is a close up of the special tag that Kelly made for me.</div>
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Thank you Kelly.</div>
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We received this cute tray with a coaster, wooden "beehive" scissor holder</div>
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and a bee needle minder.</div>
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Thank you Jackie.</div>
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We received these goodies from Jill--purple peacock.</div>
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She made us the cutest sewing bird and floss holder, then we also</div>
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got a bee thread counter, a ruler, a bee scissors, a bee zipper pull, </div>
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a bee charm, bee ribbon and bee button and card.</div>
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Thank you Jill.</div>
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I forgot to add this cute shirt to Jill's gifties.</div>
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Last but not least we received these goodies from Lori.</div>
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The bee yard item in the middle, along with note cards,</div>
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an embroidered towel, a bee scissor fob with a scissor, a bee cup and</div>
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a couple of other bee trinkets.</div>
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We will be retreating until Friday.</div>
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Always fun stitching times.</div>
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Thanks you stopping by and have a great week.</div>
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Joan--aka MadebyMamaJoan</div>
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It's been a long time since I have done a post. </div>
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So I thought I would try to do some catching up if</div>
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for no other reason but to have a record of what I have stitch.</div>
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It is always nice to come back to this blog to see what and</div>
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when I stitched something. I am going to try to start</div>
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With Thy Needle and Thread--The Cat and The Moon.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count mystery linen with DMC.</div>
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Started 10-8-18</div>
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Finished 10-10-18</div>
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Prairie Schooler--Autumn Leaves Sampler.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Lambswool with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 10-10-18</div>
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Finished 10-16-18</div>
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Little House Needleworks--Autumn ABC's.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 10-15-18</div>
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Finished 10-28-18</div>
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Lizzie Kate--Sled Dudes-Snowman.</div>
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Stitched on perforated paper with DMC threads.</div>
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I stitched these between 10-28-18 and 11-22-18</div>
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for the grands.</div>
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Lizzie Kate--Give Thanks.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count linen I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Started and Finished 11-4-18 </div>
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Plum Street Sampler--Gobble, Gobble.</div>
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Stitched on 36 ct. linen I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 11-12-18</div>
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Finished 11-18-18</div>
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Hands on Design--I Hear the Bells.</div>
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Stitched on 32 ct. Antique white with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 12-9-18</div>
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Finished 12-19-18</div>
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Plum Street Sampler--Home for the Holidays.</div>
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Dyeing to Stitch club kit. </div>
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Stitched on 36 ct. Winter Brew with overdyed threads.</div>
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Started 11-19-18</div>
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Finished 12-11-18</div>
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Sheila Kelly--Christmas Barn - 2018 JCS Ornament</div>
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Stitched on 32 ct. Antique white with DMC threads.</div>
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Finished 12-17-18</div>
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I have one or two more pictures to find and that will finish out the year 2018.</div>
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I will try to get caught up with some more finishes in the next couple of weeks.</div>
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I'd like to say I will get better with posting my finishes but you know how that goes.</div>
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Have a great weekend:)</div>
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Joan--aka Mama Joan</div>
Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-17640933180424268102018-10-09T06:52:00.000-05:002018-10-09T06:52:51.015-05:00Doing a little catch up!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow, where does time go! I can't believe it has been so long since my last post.</div>
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I am going to do a bit of catch up on what I have stitched since July.</div>
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Liberty Lane by Country Cottage Needleworks.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 7-5-18</div>
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Finished 7-25-18</div>
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I decided to make this into a drum. </div>
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I really like drum finishes. </div>
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A Needle of Silver by Hands on Designs.</div>
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This was a kit from The Silver Needle which included 32 count white</div>
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Started 7-26-18</div>
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Strawberry Queen by Pineberry Lane.</div>
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This was a kit from the Quaint Ladies Club from Dyeing to Stitch.</div>
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Stitched with the supplies from the kit.</div>
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Started 8-11-18</div>
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Finished 8-13-18</div>
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Tis The Season by Blackbird Designs.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 8-29-18</div>
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Finished 9-12-18</div>
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Red Bird Sampler by Heart in Hand.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count natural linen with Victorian Motto</div>
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Started 9-12-18</div>
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Finished 9-13-18</div>
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Fabric I used on the back.</div>
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Pumpkin Spice Farm by Hands on Designs.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count natural with DMC.</div>
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Started 9-14-18</div>
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Finished 9-21-18</div>
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French Monogram Collection III by Twisted Oaks Designs.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count cream with DMC 4210.</div>
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This was a WIP not sure when it was started, restarted 9-21-18.</div>
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Finished 9-25-18</div>
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Back of Biscornu.</div>
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I am a Needlesmith - By the Bay Needlework.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count white with DMC threads.</div>
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This again was a WIP which I restarted on 9-25-18.</div>
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Finished 10-7-18</div>
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Moon over Blackbird by Lizzie Kate.</div>
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Stitched on mystery 28 count fabric with DMC thread.</div>
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Started 10-7-18</div>
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Finished 10-8-18</div>
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Now I am pretty much up to date on my stitching.</div>
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Now I am off to make some project bags. </div>
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Check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebymamajoan" target="_blank">esty shop</a> if you are in the market for</div>
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a project bag:)</div>
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Thank for stopping by and have a great week.</div>
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Joan</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-84965017681302626942018-07-04T10:39:00.002-05:002018-07-04T10:39:43.039-05:00Happy 4th!!<div style="text-align: center;">
In honor of the 4th, here is a collection of my patriotic stitches.</div>
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I really didn't realize how many I have stitched until I gathered them up!!!</div>
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I even have a few more framed pieces I found after these pictures were taken.</div>
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I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July.</div>
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Stay safe and have fun.</div>
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Joan--AKA Mama Joan</div>
Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-2980629267627471112018-06-27T07:51:00.001-05:002018-06-27T07:51:13.761-05:00I am going to try to catch up!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well as usual I am behind in my posting!! I have been quite busy with my bag business and with building a new house. So with all that going on I have been behind in recording all of my stitching progress. This my be a bit of a long post!!</div>
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Heartstring Samplery--Prairie Life Sampler.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count coffee dyed/baked linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 3-9-2018</div>
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Finished 4-2-2018</div>
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With Thy Needle and Thread--Here a Peep, There a Peep.</div>
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Stitched on 40 count Antique Cotton with DMC threads.</div>
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Started and Finished 4-2-2018</div>
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I found this paperweight glass piece at the thrift shop and it </div>
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Jardin Prive--Parterre de Fleurs.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Lavender Mist with DMC threads.</div>
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Not sure when it was started, finished 4-4-2018</div>
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Blackbird Designs--It came upon a midnight clear from the Deck the Halls booklet.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count WDW Putty with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 4-4-2018</div>
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Finished 4-7-2018</div>
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Blackbird Designs--Christmas Cactus from the Deck the Halls booklet.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count mystery linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 4-7-2018</div>
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Finished 4-9-2018</div>
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The Scarlett House--Berry Bird.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count Patriots Brew with Weeks Dye Works threads.</div>
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Started 4-21-2018</div>
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Finished 4-27-2018</div>
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This piece was from the Dyeing to Stitch retreat I attended in April.</div>
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This was the Friday night retreat piece.</div>
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This is the base for my Berry Bird piece that I made and painted.</div>
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This piece turned out just as I had hoped.</div>
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Annie Beez--Sampler Pinkeep.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Not sure when I started this piece.</div>
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Finished 4-30-2018</div>
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With Thy Needle and Thread--School house series lesson one.</div>
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Stitched on 25 count lugana over one with DMC thread.</div>
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Started this piece sometime last year.</div>
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Finished 5-5-2018</div>
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Pineberry Lane--In Full Bloom-Quaint Country Ladies club sewing pocket.</div>
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Stitched on linen and threads from kit.</div>
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Started 5-11-2018</div>
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Finished 5-14-2018</div>
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Fob from In Full Bloom sewing pocket kit.</div>
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Heartstring Samplery--Where Liberty Dwells Huswife-Ladies Prim Society club kit.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count Old Mill Java with WDW threads.</div>
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Started 5-14-2018</div>
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Inside view of Huswife.</div>
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Huswife rolled up.</div>
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Little House Needleworks--Dairy Darlin'-Farmhouse Christmas series.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count summer khaki with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 5-21-2018</div>
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Heart in Hand--Land I Love.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen dyed by me with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 5-29-2018</div>
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Finished 5-31-2018</div>
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I found this bowl at Michael's for $2. I think it worked just perfectly for this project</div>
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Hands on Designs--Knee High.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen dyed by me with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 5-26-2018</div>
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Finished 6-8-2018</div>
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Erica Michaels--Sweet Freedom Berry.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count linen dyed by me with DMC threads</div>
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Started 5-2018</div>
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Finished 6-9-2018</div>
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Side view of berry.</div>
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Other side of berry!!</div>
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Lizzie Kate-A Little Stitch.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count lambswool with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 6-9-2018</div>
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Finished 6-10-2018</div>
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Heartstring Samplery--Grand Old Flag Pin Drum.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Coffee Dyed linen by me with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 6-21-2018</div>
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Finished 6-23-2018</div>
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I stitched my initials on a piece of linen and stitched the linen on the back of the drum.</div>
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Another view of drum.</div>
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I stuffed this piece with sawdust. </div>
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Well, thank you if you made it all the way to the end. I am now caught up with all my stitching!!</div>
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I'd like to say I will be better at blogging but my past efforts show that I am not very good at doing that!!</div>
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If you have an interest in any project bags that I make, please hop over and take a look at my</div>
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<a href="http://etsy.com/shop/madebymamajoan" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>.</div>
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Also watch for a flosstube video this weekend from Kelly and me.</div>
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Our Youtube channel is: The Joan and Kelly Show.</div>
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Hope your week is going well and you have a great weekend:))</div>
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Joan--aka Made by Mama Joan</div>
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Thought I should do a post and show a couple of my recent finishes.</div>
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Plum Street Samplers - In Friendship stitched on 32 count Patriots Brew with overdyed threads</div>
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This cute little pillow was the pattern we received from Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers at the Dyeing to Stitch retreat last September. I've had this stitched for a bit and finally FFO'D it.</div>
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I used velveteen from Lady Dot Creates on the back. Boy let me tell you I love that velveteen!! It was very nice to work with. Highly recommend it:) </div>
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Stitched on 32 count Patriots Brew with overdyed threads.</div>
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This was the second piece we received from Paulette at retreat. </div>
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Well there is a quick update for now. I am off to get some project bags made now:)</div>
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<br />Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-13203395307616247702018-03-02T22:01:00.002-06:002018-03-02T22:01:20.939-06:00Bee Stitching!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my 15th finish for 2018.</div>
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SubRosa's Bee Pincushion.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count Barn Owl with DMC threads.</div>
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FFO'D 3-1-2018</div>
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A view of the back. This was a fun little stitch.</div>
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Here is my LHN Farmhouse Christmas Little Red Barn FFO'D.</div>
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Turned out rather well. </div>
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I found this rake at Hobby Lobby and thought it would workout well for all of my ornaments/pillows when they are all done. We will see how it goes.</div>
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This piece is from Heart in Hand--2017 Collectors Heart. </div>
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It was stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha with DMC threads.</div>
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My 11th stitched piece for this year.</div>
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Started 2-4-2018</div>
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My 2018 stitched Valentine pieces.</div>
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Stitch Finish 12--Plum Street Samplers--Noah's Welcome. A freebie chart from Plum Street Samplers. Stitched on 36 count mystery linen with DMC threads.</div>
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I will be stitching series of ornaments.</div>
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Jardin Prive--Be You, Just You. This is finish number 13.</div>
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Stitched on 30 count Sea Foam linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC thread.</div>
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I took a framing class from my LNS this week and I used this piece to frame. I have framed many of my own pieces but decided to take this class as I feel you can always learn something and I DID!!</div>
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So glad I took the class!!</div>
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The Primitive Hare--Sister Stitcher--Another freebie chart. I stitched this one all one color.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen I dyed with DMC 115.</div>
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This is my 14th finish for 2018. Hope to get this FFO'D this weekend.</div>
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Joan--AKA <a href="http://esty.com/shop/madebymamajoan" target="_blank">madebymamajoan</a></div>
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<br />Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-49957023854783418352018-02-16T09:02:00.002-06:002018-02-16T09:02:45.574-06:00Prairie Life Sampler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Have you seen the new designs from Beth Twist of Heartstring Samplery for the Nashville Market?</div>
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One of her new Designs--Prairie Life Sampler is a Market Exclusive for the shops that are attending the Nashville Market from now until the end of March. This chart is designed from the Little House on the Prairie Books and TV series. </div>
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So with that being said I have teamed up, so to speak with Beth and made a project bag to go with this chart. I am very excited to be involved in this venture with Beth:)</div>
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This fabric collection is called Little House on the Prairie from a few years back.</div>
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If you watch "The Joan and Kelly Show" on flosstube that I do with Kelly, you can join us </div>
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Here is the front view of the project bag. </div>
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This is the back of the project bag. </div>
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These project bags are available in my etsy shop: <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/madebymamajoan" target="_blank">madebymamajoan</a></div>
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So, Prairie Life Sampler will be an exclusive chart for Nashville Market attendees from now until the end of March. It will be available to everyone sometime in April.</div>
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This is Beth's way of saying "Thank You" to the shop owners who go to the trouble/expense of attending Market. As Beth says it can also be a way for all of us stitchers to thank our LNS by ordering from them right away instead of waiting until it is available to everyone.</div>
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You can go to <a href="http://thetwistfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beth's blog</a> and read all about why she thinks it is so great to see all those shop owners at the Nashville Market and see the rest of her new designs. They are all GREAT!! </div>
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Happy Friday:)</div>
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Joan (AKA <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/madebymamajoan" target="_blank">madebymamajoan</a>)</div>
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Had a couple more finishes.</div>
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First here is my piece from an earlier post FFO'd. This is from The Scarlett House. It's called Be My Friend. It was a Silver Needle Club piece. I borrowed it from my stitching bud. </div>
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I sent this off to another stitching friend. </div>
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Finished stitching LHN's Farmhouse Christmas--Little Red Barn.</div>
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Also finished stitching this Lizzie Kate piece--2017 Collector's Heart.</div>
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It was stitched on32 count Vintage Country Mocha with DMC threads.</div>
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Here is my latest finish.</div>
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The Scarlett House - Be my Friend - A Silver Needle Club kit.</div>
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I borrowed this pattern from one of my stitching buds.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Amber with Weeks Dye Works threads.</div>
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Finished 1-26-2018</div>
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Hope to post this as an FFO soon!!</div>
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I have been very busy sewing project bags this weekend. </div>
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Thank you to all those who have purchased from my Esty Shop--<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebymamajoan" target="_blank">Madebymamajoan</a>.</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-3574972656869182772018-01-22T19:54:00.000-06:002018-01-22T19:54:22.771-06:00A couple more finishes!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is my second finish FFO'd. This piece is already at it's new home. </div>
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Lizzie Kate Flip-it Stamp series.</div>
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My third Finish for 2018. This is Primitive Acorns - Proverbs 17:9.</div>
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A cute little Valentine piece. </div>
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Stitched on 32 count Lavender Mist with DMC threads.</div>
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My Fourth finish for 2018. Stitchy Fish Designs - Elf Drop ornie.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Natural Opalescence with DMC threads. </div>
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Started and Finished 1-21-2018</div>
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Well there is an update for today. </div>
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Hope everyone is staying warm and safe today.</div>
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It has been snowing most of the day here and travel is not good.</div>
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Great day to stay in and stitch or sew, as I did most of the afternoon.</div>
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Joan--AKA madebymamajoan:)</div>
Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-2039027917165088182018-01-19T20:18:00.003-06:002018-01-19T20:19:12.982-06:00I LOVE these baskets!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Earlier this week I receive this basket. It was a happy mail day:)</div>
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I ordered this basket from 1803ohiofarmbaskets.etsy.com. </div>
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This is the bigger basket. I had ordered the mini basket about a month or so ago.</div>
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When I saw that Ann had made this larger version I ordered it right away!!</div>
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Here they both are. The mom and the baby. I just love them. </div>
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Go check out the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/1803ohiofarmbaskets?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">1803ohiofarmbaskets</a> etsy shop--I am sure that you NEED one too:))</div>
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Hope everyone has a great weekend and lots of stitching!!</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-1991103714657705802018-01-15T12:26:00.002-06:002018-01-15T12:26:59.654-06:00WOW!!! I have a post!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
First off, I has been forever since my last post!!! I am really going to try to do better this year but I think I say that EVERY year!!! I really do like to keep track of what I have stitched here but I failed miserably last year. So let's try it again.</div>
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Here is my First start and finish of 2018!!</div>
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The Primitive Hare's - A Stitcher's Sampler.</div>
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It was stitched on a 30 count linen by WDW with DMC thread 3799.</div>
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Found this frame at the thrift shop for $7.99 less 25%!!</div>
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Started on 1-1-18</div>
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This is a Lizzie Kate. It is the February Stamp Flip-it. </div>
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I started this series last year for my DIL and this is the last one!</div>
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It was stitched on a 28 count mystery linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Now on to FFO it.</div>
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Started on 1-11-18</div>
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Finished on 1-13-18</div>
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On a quick note from last year's stitching. I stitched the ornies on the outside for the grands this year. I stitched six for them and then I stitched two more for someone who wanted to buy them. The one in the middle is what I will be stitching this year for the grands. I need to get going and start them now. The designer for these is Stitchy Fish Designs. Both designs are in the JCS magazine. the outside ones from the 2017 Ornament Issue and the middle one is from the Nov/Dec 2017 issue I believe.</div>
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I hope everyone had a Happy New Year and that 2018 will be a great year for everyone.</div>
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There is a bit of a catch up. Let's hope I do better this year.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by:)</div>
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<br />Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-90079970310982754502017-08-14T12:35:00.000-05:002017-08-14T12:35:01.349-05:002017 County Fair Results<div style="text-align: center;">
Entered these pieces into the local county fair, which was held the beginning of August.</div>
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I had 3 first place plus a Grand Champion, 5 second place and 1 third place ribbons.</div>
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I am also going to show pictures of each piece.</div>
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Here are the results.</div>
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My Grand Champion win was Lila's Studios Barefoot Days-Summer.</div>
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My second first place winner is Annie Beez Folk Art-God Save the Queen.</div>
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Here is my 3rd First place winner. Plum Street Samplers-Fraktur Friends.</div>
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This is Mani di Donna--Patriotic Days.</div>
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A second place win!!</div>
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Heartstring Samplery--Cross Stitch Nation.</div>
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Another Second place. </div>
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Jean Farrish-ABC Christmas Stocking another second place win.</div>
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Cloudsfactory-Quote the 4th second place win.</div>
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My final second place win is Long Dog Samplers-Cardinal Points.</div>
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My lone 3rd place win is Plum Street Samplers-Sew Sisters.</div>
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Now I am on to the State Fair with these pieces.</div>
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Wish me luck!!!!</div>
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We also had our annual retreat at the beginning of August. I will be posting about </div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-1247684524482803922017-08-05T19:28:00.000-05:002017-08-05T19:28:09.791-05:00Loooong overdue post!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe how long is has been since my last post. I am going to try to do some catch up!!</div>
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This may take more than one post.</div>
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So let's begin where I left off.</div>
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Lizzie Kate-April Flip-it stamp.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count mystery linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 3-4-17</div>
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Finished 3-5-17</div>
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I have been stitching this monthly series for my DIL.</div>
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Lizzie Kate-May Flip-it Stamp.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count mystery linen with DMC thread.</div>
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Started and Finished on 3-31-17</div>
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Lizzie Kate-June Flip-it Stamp.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started and Finished on 5-5-17</div>
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Lizzie Kate-July Flip-it Stamp.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count mystery linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 6-3-17</div>
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Lizzie Kate-August Flip-it Stamp.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count mystery linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 6-3-17</div>
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Blackbird Designs-Hats off to Uncle Sam.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count linen that I dyed with DMC threads.</div>
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Started and Finished 4-10-17</div>
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Ink Circles-Arranging the Sewing Kit.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count cream linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 3-13-17</div>
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Little House Needleworks-Early Americans Betsy Ross.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count snow dyed linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Little House Needleworks-Early Americans John Hancock.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count snow dyed linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Little House Needleworks-Early Americans Martha Washington.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count snow dyed linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Little House Needleworks-Early Americans Nathan Hale.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count snow dyed linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Plum Street Samplers-Sew Sisters.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count Antique white linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Finished 5-18-17</div>
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I love this piece!</div>
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Annie Beez Folk Art-God Save the Queen.</div>
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Stitched on 40 count Legacy linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 6-24-17</div>
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This is another piece I love.</div>
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Heartstring Samplery-Cross Stitch Nation.</div>
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I stitched this last year and just recently finished it into this drum.</div>
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I got this idea from Salty Yarns. </div>
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I just love making drums now.</div>
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Plum Street Samplers-Mariner's Drum.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count linen dyed by me with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 7-17-17</div>
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Finished 7-24-17</div>
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I plan on going to the Dyeing to Stitch retreat in September.</div>
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Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers will be there so I plan </div>
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Plus I just love making drums--Have I mentioned that??:)))</div>
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Here is my collection so far of the Early Americans.</div>
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Well there is a bit of what I have been up to. I still have quite a few more stitches to post about.</div>
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I am not very organized either. These stitches are in no order. I swear I am going to try to get</div>
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better about blogging as I really like to have this as a document of what I have stitched, I can't tell you how many times I come back to this blog and look up what I have done!!!!</div>
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We just had our annual retreat this last week. It was Tuesday thru Friday. So I will be</div>
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I also entered some stitched pieces in the county fair and will be picking my things up on Sunday</div>
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so there will be an update on that too.</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-83136500488004193372017-03-03T14:13:00.002-06:002017-03-03T14:13:45.381-06:00Tracking my stitching....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am going to try to keep better track on what I have stitched for the year. </div>
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Cloudsfactory--I cross stitch quote. </div>
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The Drawn Thread--The Wayward Garden.</div>
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Blackbird Designs--Tis the Season Sewing Bag.</div>
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The Drawn Thread--Birth Sampler.</div>
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Little House Needleworks--Snowy Days.</div>
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Little House Needleworks--No Place Like Home.</div>
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Plum Street Sampler--Fraktur Friends.</div>
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Lizzie Kate--March Flip-it Stamp.</div>
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Grow my F**Ks.</div>
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Hands on Designs--Winter Soltice-Solitude and Serenity.</div>
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Little House Needleworks--Sheep Virtue--Love.</div>
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This is The Wayward Garden in its finished form. </div>
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I painted this frame that I founds at a thrift shop.</div>
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I like the end result.</div>
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Little House Needleworks--Sheep Virtues-Love.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count dyed linen by me with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 2-22-17</div>
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Finished 2-23-17</div>
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Lizzie Kate--Flip-it Stamp.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count mystery linen with DMC.</div>
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I am stitching this series for my Daughter-in-law.</div>
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I finally finished the stitching on my grandsons birth sampler.</div>
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He is turning three this month!!! This was birth sampler number six.</div>
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I was finally caught up but I will have another one to stitch as grandchild</div>
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number seven is due in about 2 1/2 weeks!!!!</div>
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Last week I received two club kits. </div>
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This one is from Ladies Prim Society by Heartstring Samplery.</div>
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Can't wait to stitch this one.</div>
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This is a club piece from The Stacy Nash girls club from Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI.</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-13677866941832099312017-02-14T18:27:00.000-06:002017-02-14T18:27:27.234-06:00Another update!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Again it has been a bit since I posted. I have been meaning to do this if for nothing more than to have it documented for myself. So here we go!!</div>
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This is a piece I stitch for one of our sons. It is called Grow My F**ks.</div>
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It is a Etsy pattern. I stitched it on a 28 count cream with DMC threads.</div>
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I found this frame in my stash and I have it framed, just didn't get a picture yet.</div>
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Started 1-24-2017</div>
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Finished 1-25-2017</div>
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This piece here is by Plum Street Sampler and is a Silver Needle Club kit piece called Fraktur Friends. I stitched this on 32 count Country French Chantilly with DMC threads. I have a good stitching bud who lent me this pattern.</div>
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Started 1-27-2017</div>
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Finished 1-28-2017</div>
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This ornie is from the 2014 JCS Ornament magazine. It is LHN's Snowy Days.</div>
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It is stitched on 32 count Petit Point linen with DMC threads.</div>
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I saw this ornie done by<a href="http://stitchingdream.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Stitching Dreams</a> and I loved how she finished it and decided I needed to do the same.</div>
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Started and Finished 1-31-2017</div>
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This piece I have finished except for the trim around the design. So I just finally finished it off the other day. </div>
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From the Friends of Threads of Gold called Christmas of Olde.</div>
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Stitched on 36 count Flax with DMC variations.</div>
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This was an old WIP I finished on 10-26-2016</div>
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Here is a picture of Michelle (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0w_gam5Lis" target="_blank">Farmgirl</a>) and myself. Because of Flosstube we met up.</div>
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We got together on Super Bowl Sunday at Stitchville. It was really great to meet her.</div>
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Who knew you could find new stitching friends on Flosstube. If you haven't checked out Flosstube you should. You can find my channel under the name of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFNvayVygog" target="_blank">Queen of Quite A Lot</a>!!</div>
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I have a few more finishes but I need to get some pictures taken. Hopefully it won't be long before I do another post.</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-75199933368883617012017-01-17T17:59:00.000-06:002017-01-17T17:59:11.730-06:00My first finishes of 2017<div style="text-align: center;">
I have managed to get a couple finishes done this year!!</div>
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This is a Cloudsfactory piece called I Cross Stitch-Quote.</div>
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I stitched this on white 28 count linen with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 1-1-2017</div>
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Finished 1-3-2017</div>
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Had this frame in my stash, I think I paid $1.91 for it!! </div>
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All I had to do was paint it black.</div>
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This was my second finish for 2017.</div>
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Blackbird Designs-Ladies Prim Society Kit called "Tis the Season"</div>
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Stitched on 36 count Blackbird Nest by R & R with overdyed threads </div>
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Started 12-25-2016</div>
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Finished 1-9-2017</div>
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This is the back of the bag.</div>
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This bag turned out pretty cute.</div>
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This is my third finish for 2017. I started this piece back in 2008 or 2009 one of</div>
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my WIPS. Trying on getting some of them done.</div>
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The Drawn Thread-The Wayward Garden.</div>
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Stitched on a mystery 32 count linen with DMC.</div>
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Finished 1-11-2017</div>
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I have been busy sewing project bags. Here are a couple of bags</div>
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This is a standard size bag which is 11 x 13 inches</div>
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This is what the back looks like.</div>
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Another bag. Farm theme.</div>
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This is a cute little flossie bag.</div>
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I have a Facebook page--<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MadebyMamaJoan" target="_blank">Madebymamajoan</a> which has all the bags I have available.</div>
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I wanted to post the last stitches and finishes of 2016.</div>
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I stitched this piece after seeing Carolina Stitchers pieces. This is a Sue Hillis Design called Peace </div>
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from 2009 JCS Ornament magazine.</div>
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Started and Finished 12-18-2016</div>
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I received this Lizzie Kate kit from one of my stitching buds last year for Christmas. Decided </div>
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Lizzie Kate - Jingle All The Way.</div>
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Started 12-2-2016</div>
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Finished 12-3-2016</div>
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Pineberry Lane - A Sprig of Holly from Punch Needle and Prim Stitcher magazine.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count coffee dyed linen with DMC.</div>
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Sled is Shepherd's Bush - Santa Sled.</div>
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Finished 120-2016</div>
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Another piece I stitched at the beginning of 2016. This is a Abby Rose - Share the Joy of Christmas.</div>
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I found this frame in my stash, a thrift shop find, just had to repaint it. </div>
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I think this one turned out pretty good too! </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Little House Needleworks -Blue House in Winter from the 2016 JCS Ornament magazine.</span><br />
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Stitched on 28 count coffee dyed linen with DMC.</div>
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Started 12-22-2016</div>
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Finished 12-24-2016</div>
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I finished stitching this Shepherd's Bush stocking earlier this year for my son-in-law. Again</div>
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just finished it in December. Why rush????</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The Primitive Hare - Prim Christmas from 2016 JCS Ornament magazine.</span></div>
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Stitched on 28 count Fabric Flair Snowflake linen with DMC.</div>
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Started 11-13-2016</div>
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Finished 11-14-2016</div>
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This piece was stitched in 2011!!!! Just decided that is really needed to be finished.</div>
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Not real sure of the designer.</div>
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The Little Stitcher - Blue Snowman.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Natural linen with DMC.</div>
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Started and Finished 11-27-2016</div>
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There may have been a few more finishes for 2016 that I didn't record. If I get myself organized I may post them also.</div>
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I did have 65 finished for the year!</div>
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Now here is my first start and finish for 2017.</div>
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Cloudsfactory - I cross stitch quote.</div>
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Stitched on 28 count white linen with DMC.</div>
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Started 1-1-2016</div>
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Finished 1-3-2016</div>
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Hope to get this framed in the next day or so.</div>
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Happy New Year to everyone and I hope 2017 is wonderful for everyone:)</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-50517011591092774412016-12-07T20:43:00.000-06:002016-12-07T20:43:42.794-06:00FlossTube Video<div style="text-align: center;">
OK, boys and girls I have jumped on the FlossTube train!!!</div>
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Not sure if I should have. I find it very strange to talk into a computer. But my daughter Chaz </div>
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She has also been my technical help. I don't really do computer stuff well and Chaz has</div>
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So if you have a few minutes and watch FlossTube go check out my video.</div>
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Also check me out on Instagram and my Facebook page- <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MadebyMamaJoan" target="_blank">MadeByMamaJoan</a>- a link to my Instagram is on my sidebar. I am having a giveaway for the project bags I am selling.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by. Hope you are having a great week and staying warm.</div>
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Mama Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248886006200807926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322519737273725001.post-35427526123288755652016-12-02T22:10:00.002-06:002016-12-02T22:16:49.253-06:00Instagram Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey Stitchers! I'm expanding my technology horizons and have recently branched out to Instagram. With this big leap, I am hosting a giveaway. It's a winter themed project bag with a clear front. Please find and follow me on Instagram- @nammyjoan You can click on my new Instagram badge found on the right to navigate to my page. There you can find the details about how to enter and see projects I am working on, and projects I have finished. Speaking of... it's Finishing Friday! My daughter saw one of the ornaments I completed recently and requested one. So here it is!</div>
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I picked up the cute little red sled from Michael's. I may have to go back for more! </div>
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I had a couple of finishes this week.</div>
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Stitched up these Santa's for the grands this year. Sorry for the glare. I don't take very good pictures.</div>
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I stitched these up through the year and just finished them this week. My hubby spray painted the snowflakes and I embellished them. As of now I have 6 grands, so I have an ornie for my tree and one extra!!! The design is from Charland Designs called Santa Topper from Just Cross Stitch Ornament Magazine. Not sure which year though.</div>
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This is Foxwood Crossings-RFD Sledding stitched on brown 14 count perforated paper with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 11-7-2016</div>
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Finished 11-9-2016</div>
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How cute is this, I love it!</div>
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Lastly, Stacy Nash's --December 25th Merry Christmas stitched on 32 count ice dyed linen by me with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 11-5-2016</div>
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Finished 11-7-2016</div>
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That's it for today.</div>
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Hope you all are having a great weekend and HAPPY STITCHING!!!</div>
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Joan</div>
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Keeping with trying to post my finishes as I do them, I have to more Christmas ornies done.</div>
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LHN--2016 Christmas Ornament.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count French Lace with DMC threads.</div>
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Started 10-31-2016</div>
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Finished 11-3-2016</div>
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Lizzie Kate--Peppermint Sleds-Cardinal.</div>
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Stitched on 14 count Perforated Paper with DMC threads.</div>
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Started and Finished 11-3-2016</div>
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Did some dying today. I dyed a piece of 32 count and 36 count linen.</div>
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I am going to use to 36 count for Plum Street Samplers-Olga's Autumn Stocking.</div>
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This is my version of Vintage Pearled Barley. Tried to match it to DMC 842.</div>
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I think it will work out great.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.</div>
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Happy Stitching:)</div>
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Joan</div>
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I have had a couple of stitching finishes and thought I would try to get them posted right away.</div>
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So not like me:)</div>
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First up is this piece from The Trilogy called Round Robin. This was a stitch that our retreat group decided to do as a group project for our birdhouse retreat this last August.</div>
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The tin was from Micheal's that my hubby spray painted brown.</div>
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I stitched this back in March and finally finished it the other day. I think it turned out pretty cute.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count Clay with DMC thread.</div>
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Started and Finished the stitching 3-14-2016.</div>
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This stocking is from The Ladies Prim Society Club. I just received this last week. It is designed by</div>
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Heartstring Samplery. The piece is called Winter Snow Stocking. Stitched on 35 count Heartstring Blend with Weeks Dye Works thread.</div>
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Started 10-28-2016</div>
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Finished 10-30-2016</div>
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Lastly is this With Thy Needle and Thread piece called Summer Saltbox. I have had this for a bit and decided it was time to get it done. Even though this was stitched on 32 count over one thread, it stitched up pretty quick. I just love it--sooo cute.</div>
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Stitched on 32 count French Lace with DMC thread one over one.</div>
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Started 10-30-2016</div>
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Finished 10-31-2016</div>
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Well there you have it for today. I am off to do some more sewing and finishing today and </div>
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stitching tonight.</div>
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Happy Stitching,</div>
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Joan</div>
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