It's a celebration !

A celebration of life! It was on a november 11 th that we got the devasted news that Pierre was sick with cancer. I will never forget that date and what I felt that day. He's now 18 years old and even though life still has some challenges for him, he's a heathly boy.  If you want to read his story, you can read this blog post I wrote in 2008: the story of a boy.  

     


 

My latest two finishes

First I finished Santa's feathered friend by Dimensions. I switched to a 28 ct lugana because I still don't like to stitch on aida. I love that design but you may remember I love stitching Christmassy designs.  

Santa's feather friend by Dimensions

I really enjoyed stitching my Santa and din't really know what to pick after that so after searching through my stash , I found another small design that got my attention: Christmas pudding by Anchor. I also changed the fabric and I picked an odd cut from the old Silkweaver: a Poltergeist opalescent. It was a quick stitch that I really enjoyed.

Christmas pudding - Anchor

So what's next will you ask me?  What did I choose now? Well, stay tuned !!! 

Thanks for stopping by fellow stitchers. 





     

A finish !!!!! And long time no see !!! :D

Hello my fellow stitchers ! 

So here I come back with a finish. Well, actually I finished more than one piece since I last wrote on my blog and before that one I also stitched a Dimensions piece but I haven't taken any pictures yet. I stitched this Lanarte 34 300 ( no name as it is an used one ). 

But I'm sure , you want to know what I stitched in 2013 as well, right? I'm sure you are still as curious as you used to be.   So here it is :

Since Facebook entered in my life, I stitched less and started to spend more time on the computer. I am totally aware of this little sin and try to stitch more. 

You may also wonder if the kids have grown a little : well, I think they did, look! :D So what do you think? Not so little anymore?  

Don't hesitate to stop by to say a little hello !!!! 




   

Pumpkins for Cathey

One of my favorite blog has always been Cathey's blog : Pumpkin patch and co. I always loved the name of her blog, maybe it's because I love pumpkins too. I have been following Cathey's blog for many years now, before she became the mom of a little cutie . We share the same love for cross stitch and I love what she stitches. Cathey is such a sweet lady ( I never told her but she's always been one of my favorite blogger. :) )  Telling that she's going through a tough time is an understatement: she's fighting for her life ... So today I'm joining many other bloggers in celebrating your blog dear Cathey. Hope you'll feel the love through our words. ♥ 

You're always in my thoughts dear Cathey ♥ Stay strong ♥ 

A stitching year in review: 2012

Long time no see but I'm still here, stitching in my little corner of the world.  You may wonder what I stitched this year so here it is: 

My first finish was Cheery Christmas Stotcking, an Ursula Michaels design ( you may recognize her colorful style). It was a kit by Janlynn but I changed the fabric for a lugana.

Then I stitched a Lanarte ( with my huge Lanarte stash I better stitch one or two every year  ) It's a Marjolien Bastin design ( she's still my favorite painter ) I didn't stitch all the background though. I was not very satisfied with my finish but it's a lovely design.

I stitched that cute Vera the mouse ( another Marjolein Bastin design ) on a beautiful Tutti Fruitti fabric by the old Silkweaver. The result is truly beautiful. 

I also stitched that cute mother and daughter Beatrix Potter designed by my favorite designer : Veronique Enginger. I stitched it for charity.   

This year I totally fell in love with the latest release of the 2012 Lanarte collection.  I had to stitch it. You know how it goes : you can't fight love !!!  I really enjoyed stitching and to my surprise, the greens didn't bother me !!! ( Am I getting old ?  )

My last finish of the year was garden friend by Sue Hill ( kit by Heritage Stitchcraft) I changed the fabric to one in my stash : iris garden opalescent lugana ( old Silkweaver). I love those little birdie ( it's the second one I stitched ) but I hate the way Heritage Stitchcraft chart their designs ...  

And here it a collage of my finished of the year: 

I wish you all my stitching a happy New year ( we're still in january after all !!!    )