It has been a while since my last post, hard to believe that January is almost gone. I hope all of you had a safe and Happy New Year!
What are your goals this year with stitching? My biggest goal is to stitch the sampler Lois Minshall, in memory of my Dear Beloved Mother, who passed away June 20, 2009. I have never done a big sampler before, so it seems very challenging due to the size. I have always made small samplers and small items for the stitching bag. I have wanted to do a larger sampler and this one is so beautiful and a wonderful way to honor my Mother, who I miss very deeply. Then one day I will pass it on to my son Noah, for him to enjoy in his home. He was the only Grandchild and my Mother adored him.
Of course, I have a long list of other samplers I want to do, Stacy Nash, Heartstring Primitives, The Primitive Needle, Black Bird Designs, and I want to finish a needlepunch that I have been working on for quite a while. I am guilty of starting alot of things, but never finish them. This year I want to finish some WIP's that I want to enjoy hanging on my walls! I will post them when I finish.
Today I am posting a couple of older samplers that I did, long ago, but still love. Hope you enjoy!
With Kind Regards~
Kim
And here is the group gift to Karen, who hosts the monthly Stitch Inn for the last 16yrs or more.
Karen made the wool stocking all done in satin ribbon flowers and lace, Maureen stitched up the pincushion and also made the primitive needle case, such sweet gifts!
The little stockings were stitched by Lori, and Joan made the candy cane pillow.! Sheila stitched the small medal slide that held the needlework, along with a needle minder and she made the gift box as well!!! Awesome work! 
Kris stitched up the Blackbird Design and JoAnn did the box, beautifully done!
The pincushion inside the mason jar lid was made by Barb, the picture "Caroline by Goode Huswife" was stitched by Joyce, and Rebecca did the SB needle roll, but made it into a little pocket, with a sweet little strawberry included, all so pretty!
Here is a close up the strawberry pincushion I stitched. It is a reproduction of antique pin cushion by Threads of Gold. It was done on 40ct with weeks threads, the initals JK were stitched over one. I used black vintage rayon seam binding for the rouching, and then put a silver shade 4mm swarovski onto black head pins. It had just a bit of sparkle, made with love for Joyce!
Now for the gift exchange goodies! I stitched the strawberry pincushion, Carla did the needlepunch and Linda made the pillow! Linda had my name so I am the lucky owner of this sweet litlle pillow, I love it!!
We all brought a covered dish to share, everything was so delish!!
More gifts and furry friends!
Under the tree lots of gifts and JoAnn's collection of Lori Baker Bears and Rabitts!
JoAnn's Christmas Tree-a beautiful Douglas Fir~
Here are my girlfriends, Betty (left) JoAnn (middle) and me. We are visiting one of our favorite shops in Berlin. It was so busy everywhere, many shops were having their Christmas open house. We had such a good time, I don't get to see Betty very often, she lives in Millersburg so it was extra special! The three of us talked about and agreed to start a SAL in January 2011. The Sampler we are going to stitch is "Isabella Johnstone". We are hoping this will bring us together more often, not only to see each progress, but to share in each others lives.
