Makes You Wonder

Thank you all so very much for the overwhelming comments on Mary Gibson.  I can't believe how many of you took a minute to leave me a note and I am so appreciative.  

I also found some new stitching friends as a result, so for that I'm grateful as well!

I dropped Miss Mary off at the framer late last week and she will be happy to make an appearance again once she is completely outfitted.  

I was flattered to have my Mary featured on the Needleprint Blog yesterday which is where I first discovered her.  

What a thrill!  Thank you, Jacqueline!

After stitching Mary, I took a couple of days rest and then proceeded to work on Eve's Garden by Shepherd's Bush.  A complete change of pace, but a nice one.  This piece is really pretty with its very soft, pastel colors and gentle look.  I always think one thread over two on 32 count is going to look blah but somehow, 

these pieces always look wonderful. 

Don'tcha love the pink flower and cute sheep?

Pics are clickable.....

And, I don't know about you but I think Adam's oak leaf is disguising the fact that he is, uh-hum, very excited for Eve's arrival!

Makes You Wonder, doesn't it?

Eve should be making an appearance this weekend and lets be honest,

Adam is beside himself with excitement!

Moving on.....

I spotted this pine tree with cones just beginning to show themselves a couple of weeks ago.  

Aren't they a beautiful color?

And, because I love all things pink (and red) my sweet mother sent me these pretty pillow cases she found while she was out and about:

 I love the pretty pink, accented with red, flowers and that beautiful crocheted edge!

I'll put them on a bed but there better not be any heads actually resting on these!  Nope, these are just for lookin' pretty!

I doubt these were ever used because they are in pristine condition.  

I love 'em!

Thanks, Mom!

While visiting an out of town antique store not too long ago, I spotted this little beauty:

I didn't buy it (too pricey for me) but I thought it was really pretty. 

Frankly, I'd have put a prettier color of thread on it and it would have looked better but they didn't ask me to style their booth. 

I believe this type of machine was once mounted on a sewing table but don't quote me on that.  Two bills (for those not in the US, that means $200) was more than I was willing to part with to have another thing to dust.

What I did buy was this:

                                  

A small wheel that I will, one of these days, turn into a wind chime to hang in my garden.

I'm thinking that I'll string some pretty beads/crystals and add old silverware to make the chimes.

I have a vision in my head (no, I'm not hallucinating) and hope it will be as sweet as I envision.

That's it.  That's all I've got today.

Well, except for this:

Someone told me that she thought this blogging thing is all just a big 

"pat each other on the back" society.  

And it is, but it's bigger than that.  

Lets face it, in the world scheme of things, we're really a pretty small group and we should be encouraging and applauding each other.

I love seeing what you're working on and I love being inspired by the things you create.  

I am grateful for your visits, your comments, your creative and sharing spirit and your friendship.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Be well.

Peace,

Terri