Busy Hands

I wasn't able to post last week, so much going on...but I've been busy stitching and thought I'd share with you.

Do you find angels and cupids as enchanting as I do?  I have a stack of patterns I want to stitch - here are two.  I believe they both can be found at http://ccarinne.canalblog.com.  The blog is in French - and SO lovely.

I just finished stuffing the pillow, now it needs to be stitched closed at the bottom.

This lovely lady will be a 16x16 inch pillow.  I have fringe all set to go - I couldn't resist adding some 'bling' ;).  I've tried to find the blog where I found the free pattern so I can give credit to the designer, but have been unsuccessful.

I originally had the idea of making this purple goodie into a paper weight, but I loved the fabric so much, it grew in size.  Just have to stuff it and sew cording around the outside and it will be complete.  This is one of Lynn B's lovely patterns.

Last, but not least, is a WIP.  I found this enchanting freebie at Papillon Creations.  It rang true with me, especially since my sweet mother's stroke ordeal.  I can hardly wait to finish it.

More later - Happy stitching -

Cheers!

Spotted Hare Complete, Another WIP and Emma

I finished stitching the coussinet biscournu (I'm doing a HAPPY DANCE).  Can hardly wait for the finishing instructions.

I'm working on a pair of Flip Swaps, designed by Sandy Arthur.  They are fun, interchangeable straps that fit onto sandals marketed as Switchflops.  Hopefully I'll get these completed before the sandal season is over.  But there's always next year or a vacation in a warm climate in December.  :)

On a sillier note, we have a delightful five pound teacup white chocolate schnauzer named Emma.  She is as mischievous  as she is cute.  We should have named her Tigger from Winnie the Pooh.  Whenever I see her bouncing around the house, the following chant comes to mind: "The most wonderful things about Tiggers, are Tiggers are wonderful things.  Their tops are made out of rubber, their bottoms are made out of springs!" She has a crooked smile that makes us laugh every time we look at her.

Little Emma has her own car seat we tether her harness in on the console of our Escape.  She LOVES rides.

Here she is in a sweater I knitted for her.  You can't see it well, but there are ruffles on the back of the sweater and faux pearls around her neck - because every girl needs a black dress and pearls.  HA!

Yes, she's spoiled.

Happy Stitching - Cheers!