Life is a stitch embroidery freebie & more!

Life's a stitch...haha.

Sometimes I can't help but be naughty!

Copy, save and print!

This design would be fun in a little pillow for your sewing room chair.

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I've been painting again....

I wanted to paint something cheerful and springy...so tired of snow and ice. This is a large 16 x 20.

I started with a canvas of old book pages, and then drawing out my ideas... loosely.  I then started to paint some base items but wipe away some paint so you can see the book pages too.

I think it is important when layering to make sure you don't over do the paint.

Here I am adding a vase for the flowers.

Little by little things are coming together....a yellow bird, more flowers and a table top.

Adding some details....

The vase needed some excitement...lol. 

I stenciled some bricks too.

I added more details ...including a banner in the birds mouth.

I used colored pencils and pastels too....with shades of paint to give depth.

Here is a closeup of the bird part.

This was really fun and I always am really happy I took time away from other projects to do this....sometimes you need a break from all the usual stuff.

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Be Mine tabby cat stitchery pattern, #278

It's the sale pattern of the week! Only $2.99

Sale is over now.

This is a Valentine cutie! The stitchery is an easy, quick, and fun project to make up for this romantic holiday. Framing it in a hoop is so fast. Design in hoop measures: 6"x 6".

This sale price will end by next friday.

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Kind of a big deal freebie

Isn't this elephant cute? 

and big!

So he is kind of a big deal...thought that would be a fun saying with it.

save and trace and stitch!!

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Hope you have a wonderful Merry Christmas and I am going to keep it sweet and simple!

Get your happy on - elephant freebie

The circus is a thing of the past....but you can always relive the days of innocence and happiness.

Click on the elephant and save....stitch up or use as a tag.

Please let your friends know...that every Friday I give a freebie!

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This week's sale pattern is:

America, Land of the free, stitchery pattern

It is only $2.99. 

This is a set of 3 Patriotic stitcheries, all fast and easy. The flag & basket stitchery sits on an old bobbin with a prim tag. Americata is the cute cat with flag pillow. Lady liberty annie is so sweet. Show your Patriotic Spirit!! Flag with basket Measures: 4 1/8"x 15"including Bobbin.

Americata pillow measures:7 1/4" x 7 1/2".
Lady Liberty annie measures: 6 1/4" x 9".

This design is so cute on an old bobbin.

This one is a sweet kitty cat...holding our flag!

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I was looking after my sister....she had hip surgery....and I had a chance to go to this antique store...that has bags of political pins for $5.00.

So I got 2 bags...and got quite the variety...of both parties!

I like to put these out in my patriotic decor...plus there is something cool about knowing these were worn by people who were excited about a candidate.

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I illustrated some new designs to go with my pansies....and put them in this star shape.

They are pansy buds and little Florette's.

I got to make them on my downtime this week.

Froy relaxing among the enemy...called dandelions!

He keeps getting into little fights with other cats...trying to protect his area.

He is gonna drive my nutty!

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Sneaky peak of my next pattern....

coming soon!!!

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Over the weekend...

Over the weekend....it was my Daughter Selina's high school prom!

She got this lovely dress.....for....drum roll.....

20 bucks!!

She is a thrifty shopper!

Doesn't she look great!

I had to hem it though since she is small.

This is her man...Jaryd.

They have been dating for over a year.

They get along so great...best friends too.

She is a gal that loves gaming....what guy doesn't like that?

He was helping her with her business this weekend too...what a gem he is!

They had a great time.

I got this on spring break...I just love this saying...it was 4 dollars! 

We went to an antique show on Friday...I got this cute tin that used to hold cookies. 

Cute old fashioned design.  I think it should hold sewing supplies now. 

I am always looking for Vintage Halloween....I got this at Coeur D'Alene, ID. 

Halloween noise maker....to scare away nothing but my cats....lol.

I love this little treat holder...I guess this was for Robert.

I think four nuts could fit in it! 

I got this blue pitcher...I know it is new...but I love the look of it.

My lilacs are already in full bloom...I need to cut and out into this pitcher! 

I love going to this primitive shop in a near by town...they have cute inexpensive pictures. 

This is a huge tag my daughter made....cut from her laser....and I got to play with it!

I put random flowers and free motion stitched it up. Plus I added a glittery banner.

There is a pencil next to it...that is how big it is!

Here it is hanging in my office.

Selina is considering alot of new products for her etsy shop...this may be one of them.

You could put any embroidery design in it....making it instantly framed! 

I recently got this lovely piece of art from Michelle Palmer....it is drawn on muslin!

I am still deciding if I will frame it and stitch it up into something. 

I went to the EXPO in my hometown almost everyday back in the early 70's....with my siblings to look after me.

I got this little flag for 25 cents...it is a great memory for me.

This cute elephant was made by a crafter...glittered...tutu of  party streamer and a sweet paper hat...this is in my office. 

Snoopy and Woodstock look after the office when I am not around!

Love their eyes!

Gotta get going...

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Vintage Valentines

I got some new vintage Valentines this year...well I collect more every year....I add to it.

I thought I would share a few that caught my eye.

Above is the sweetest elephant...with the weirdest clown ever.  The nose cracks me up!

This Giraffe is cute and his neck moves.

I just love all the corny sayings and puns....they just don't make them like this anymore.

The valentines kids give to each other now are cheap pieces of paper....with funny edges and they have zero cute factor.

I love valentines with Kitties!

This one is cool because it was for teacher.

Plus the kitty is an artist...with beret and all...lol.

This couple really caught my eye...so tender....plus his hat is huge and reminds me of the mad hatter.

It has gold...I remember as a kid loving that gold on paper.

This one is from 1911.

I love the ornateness of this one.

On the back it says:

Dear Glen, 

I wish you was out here. 

I like school fine. 

It has 23 scholors in role.

Goodbye answer soon

Charlie

They were both in Kansas.

What really gets me is how romantic the card looks....but maybe that didn't mean anything or maybe it did.

The postcard is 105 years old now.

I always wonder how things went for the two writing each other in these old letters and postcards....did they have a good life?

We will never know.

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Goodies....all about the house

I had a blast at the craft shows this weekend!

I even made it to the goodwill Christmas sale too....which I will blog about later.

Above is a cool Seahorse and Sea fairy I got from my pal Sue...she makes the most detailed and lovely dolls!

I could never make these pieces of art...everything she makes is so well done.

I got a cool monster guy and eyeball ornie from Karene.

Isn't this so unusual!

I will have to get my other items (which were Christmas decos) out for another day...and take pics.

This is my Christmas mood board...inspiring me for my Christmas illustrations and repeat patterns I am working on.  This mood board is just an old wood frame painted white...and string is stapled to the back...and I use clothes pins to hang up whatever I want!

Look at the cute coloring book!

I love retro ornaments and bright colors!

Seems like old Christmas cards always had glitter and candles on them.

Cool forest...the trees are pink, blue and green...I want to be there!

I got some fun fabric...charm squares...like candy!

Tula pink...Rich and vibrant colors!

Simple posies!

Sweet colors packs that work so well together!

I love the lace and flowers!

Wild Christmas fabric...I can't wait to work on all of these!

Gotta get working and stop playing around!!!

Happy Monday to you!!!

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