More Stitching and 2 Cats

 Obsession isn't a strong enough word

Can't Stop Stitching

stitching finished on Walk the Old Paths

by The Pinkeep

a few changes to the name row

I added my Grandmother's first name

year of birth and an extra bird

 CROW

by Folk Art Sampler

from 2006

I stitched many of these for sale and gifts in the long ago

came across the chart going through the last

container from the wool room

there were also half a dozen Stacy Nash booklets and charts

another from the 

Old Cats and Friends

by Pineberry Lane

just fun!!!

*****

I have two recommendations for flosstube

after watching many videos from different stitchers

they aren't going to make you crazy to go buy things

I have learned much from both and enjoy their personalities

far and above is Kitten Stitcher

Theresa is a designer and has an online shop

start with her first flosstube and keep on going

her love of cats certainly helps too

Mountain Crafts Studio is presented

by Christine, she is a master of many things

her collection of antiques is a joy to see

A nice break from murder mysteries and CSI

Hope you're having a good week.

I got my car back from the shop today

so very glad I have a 0% credit card

Antique Sampler and Rugs

all images from Pinterest

not normally a red person

this sampler keeps calling to me

wonderful colors in this one

so very scrappy

this is one I'd like to recreate

if I ever feel like hooking again

taking a break from sewing room work today

didn't even wash the curtains as I'd planned

however

I added a backing and signed a hooked chairpad

finished stitching on the wool backing strips on one rug

starting on another

and 

cut out some wool applique shapes

progress vs procrastination 

Not So Favorite Pieces

For one reason or another these pieces are not working for me...the punch needle were done this year and the sampler is from 2001...

Pumpkin Blosssom Sampler

Another hard to photograph rug on the bedroom wall...this rug brings me joy...the design is from Blackbird Designs and was shown as a stitched sampler...

Alphabet Sampler

I love words and letters...so it's only natural that the sampler has great appeal for me...I've hooked many sampler rugs and these are my latest...

inspired by the alphabet in Lori Brechlin's Heartfelt booklet...check out her wonderful website www.notforgottenfarm.com

she has a new booklet out too...have already drawn up numerous sampler rugs from her designs and the alphabet...