Pretty Embroidery

 

 

Sometimes, I can't remember

how I acquired a certain piece of embroidered linen.

 

This sweet dresser scarf is one such piece.

 

I believe I adopted it from a dear friend who was parting

with some of her grandmother's linens.

 

I usually use this piece in early spring.

 

It sure would be lovely in a little girl's room!

 

 

I love the variegated pastel colors

in the dainty crocheted edge. 

 

 

July is quickly coming to a close!

Enjoy these summer days!

 

 

Blessings,

Amy

 

 

Sewing Downton Abbey $1.99!!! Get Yours!

I visited the magazine rack of my bookstore

and found this great special edition of Stitch magazine.

 The magazine was literally begging me to take it home. . . . Really!!

It pleaded, "You need me.  You need me."

 

(OK. OK.  I'm a little fanatical about the television series.)

 

The magazine is nearing its end of display date -- September 8.

When I checked on the link today from Sew Daily,

I discovered Stitch magazine is offering the special edition for $1.99!!

 

Click on the link below:

 Stitch magazine's "Unofficial Downton Abbey Sews"
 

I don't sew much clothing, but I still loved looking at

all of the varied clothing designs and patterns.

 

The magazine does have some "quilter friendly" patterns

 like the journal cover above

and the table runner below. 

Both samples were sewn
using the Downton Abbey fabric line

 from Andover Fabrics.
 



You also receive kitchen friendly patterns like the

apron and tea cozy below.

 



 

 

Just wanted to quickly send this post for all my sewing friends.

Just think of all the projects you could finish before

Season 5!

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Amy

 



Giveaway Winner and Mountain State Art and Craft Fair 2014

Happy 4th of July!

 

My son just drew the name

out of my giveaway drawing bowl!!

I'll be contacting the winner tonight.

Thank you for all that participated!

 



My family and I spent the day

at the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair

at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center

in Ripley, West Virginia



The weather was a beautiful 79 degrees all day.

 

I love visiting the different vendors. 

 These baskets

each have a wood base that features

 a hand drawn famous scene from the Mountain State.

 

Look at these pretties from

Beth Ingels' Pepper Pod Designs.

 

She makes gorgeous, vintage-style jewelry.

You might also find a bit of whimsy for your yard.

This is Tammy Keller May with her loom.

Her beautiful rugs are all made from recycled textiles.

I usually see her in November at the

Capital City Art & Craft Show.

Thanks, Tammy, for letting me include your picture.

 

I usually find a special treasure at the Fair.

This year, I had this silhouette artist

create a silhouette of each of my kids.

 

He made each silhouette in about two minutes

with his large scissors.

He didn't use the shadow technique.

He just studied their profile and cut.

 

I love the way he captured my daughter's

glasses and braid.

 

This year, the Fair included a Civil War Encampment.

This young man is getting a cannon tutorial

from a wise veteran.

 

Who knew?  Civil War Doxies.

It was a good thing that they weren't for sale!!

 

I told the owner that my family had two.  She told me

she had two more sleeping in the encampment tent.

 

Your $6.00 ticket also gives you access to free workshops.

I tried this paper marbling technique.

 

How did I do?

 

An enjoyable day of great guitar playing, art & craft vendors,

workshops, and of course . . . .

 

 

FOOD!

Here's my best friend and other half. 

We're eating

West Virginia hotdogs (chili and coleslaw). 

I've visited over twenty states. 

WV's the only place I've ever been that eats

hotdogs this way.

 

How do you eat your hotdog?

 

Blessings,

Amy