HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Well, it must be midnight, because there are a lot of fireworks going off around the area!!

I've watched the ball drop in NYC on Fox at midnight as I am stitching on one of my challenge pieces for 2011. I'm working on the needlecase that was a 10th anniversary piece for the chapter back in 2004. I've attached a picture of the status of this as I started stitching tonight.

One of the things I'm missing is the finishing instructions to put the needlecase together. If anyone still has their instructions, could I have or borrow them please. Thanks!

Ok, back to a little more stitching before I quit for the night.

Elaine B.

new years challenge

Can you pick one project that you have been wanting to finish? Garden Gate ,Five Friends, or Fire and Ice. Now is the time to pick one project and commit to finish it by next Dec. 31,2011. Post pictures as you work the piece. We need to get these big projects finish! My project is the Norwegian White work correspondence class...........Whats yours??????

Stitching Christmas

I got one new project for Christmas. I received the kit for Stitching for Autism from my daughter-in-law. It is a neat project - small but wonderfully colorful. I'll try to bring it to the next meeting. Niel also brought me a bunch more scissors holders - he is getting better and better. He also gave me a beautifully turned small bowl.

'Twas the Night Before

Happy Christmas to All...and to All a Goodnight!

Family Silliness

Okay - no one is posting anything so I decided to tell you about my daughter's latest stunt.  Go to
http://www.amestrib.com/ and click on the third story down ont he right hand side and see the flaming craziness.

Sampler

Carol and I are teaching this same sampler here in our park. They have elected to all do it on canvas. Can any of you lend me your pieces on canvas so I can show different color ways? It would be nice if you could bring them to the Christmas party. I will show them at the beginning of January and have them back to you at the January meeting. Thanks so much.

Fun new "Dictionary" series by designer Cherrywood. Also released "Stitch" & to be released in Feb. "Thread". Another great finishing idea from Vivia!

ARABIA

Needle Delights "Arabia" framed - the mats really set it off ! Thank you, Jewett for another beautiful finish for me !

3rd Times the Charm

Okay ... I told you I was new at this ! Thanks to Elaine she walked me thru it again ... finally here is the picture - he really sparkles with all the embellishments, which doesn't show in the picture.

REINDEER

OOPS - I forgot to attach the picture ... I'm new at this !

Mirabilia Reindeer

One of Santa's Reindeer arrived today - isn't "Prancer" pretty with all his sparkles - you must see him in person. Vivia finished for me in a flat fold - great job!