Bride's Tree February Ornament

This is my February ornament for the Bride's Tree SAL. I showed a picture of it in a previous post before the backstitching and this is the after. This design is Forget-Me-Not Heart from Cross Quick Magazine, Feb/Mar issue 1990. It is stitched on 18 count aida with DMC threads. I am really pleased with how it turned out. I have picked out the pattern for the March ornament and will probably start stitching it tonight. The theme is a basket of flowers. I am stitching a bouquet.

I want to practice finishing before I actually work on the Bride's Tree ornaments. I have some pieces from years ago that I can use. I won't be upset if they don't look perfect, but practice makes perfect.

Just to let you know, my mom is doing well. She has a doctor's appointment this week for a check-up. I take her every few months for blood work, she has hypothyroidism and has had mini strokes in the past. I have to keep up with her meds, plus I always have questions for her doctor. She is doing fine.

Take care

More on Holiday Pineapple

I have been busy this past week. I decided to post a picture of Holiday Pineapple, wrinkles and all. This is the only piece I am stitching on at the moment and am happy with the way it is turning out. I am really looking forward to adding more holly leaves. Maybe that is what I will work on tonight.

I painted part of the basement wall. It had been a shade of mint green and I have been painting it white. It looks so nice and clean. I also moved my sewing machine cabinet/table downstairs. I am looking forward to sewing again, but didn't think I could stand to look at that green wall.

I have not decorated for the holidays. I did manage to bring out a small collection of snowmen. I don't know if I will do more than that. We will see. I have really enjoyed reading the blogs of those in other countries. Learning of different holiday traditions and seeing pictures of decorations from abroad has been a joy. Maybe if I give up reading blogs, just for a few days, I could get more decorating done!! LOL!

Take care
Teresa

P.S. I enjoy blogging so much, I wouldn't want to give it up, not even for a day! Bloggers make the best friends!!!

Holiday Pineapple

I have been stitching, but didn't want to show this piece until it started taking shape. This is Holiday Pineapple from Cross Quick magazine Oct/Nov 1989. I have the pineapple to complete as well as a holly garland beneath it. I think I will finish this piece using a wisteria vine wreath. My mom planted wisteria years ago and it has taken over a hickory tree. At one time I made wreaths out of the vines. I should start making them again, there are plenty of vines in the backyard.

Take care

Teresa