Beach Time

Good Evening Everyone!

I talked so much about going to the beach for our

vacation and then never shared any pictures.  I 

took a lot of pictures (surprise, surprise), but 

Cameron is the photographer in the family

so I have been waiting to get some of his.

I won't bore you with many, but I do want to

share a few.

Here we are on the beach!

Left to right -- me, Lehmer, Cameron, Avery (of course),

Paul and Hollis.  We were hoping for a beautiful

sunset, but it was still pretty.

 Sweet family picture.

 Uncle Cameron and Avery playing with the bubbles.

 Liked the sand for the most part.

Did not like the ocean.  I think it was the noise.

We always have a Dairy Queen Blizzard night.  

 Avery having his first taste.  He loved it!

 Loved the deck!

 Our gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Paul and Hollis.  

Lobster and shrimp pasta with mussels on the side.  

It was really delicious as well as beautifully presented.

Papa and Avery enjoying a beach morning.

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We had such a wonderful time.  I did not want

it to end.  Such special memories.

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I'll be back soon with needlework news.

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

Away Too Long

Good Evening Everyone!

Hope all is well in your little corner of the world.

My corner has been more than busy and more than

a little stressful.  I cannot believe that we have been

back from the beach for over a week and I still haven't

chatted with you.  Because it is Sunday night and I

have to pack to go back to Richmond, I haven't much

time, but wanted to check in.  My week (after returning

from our wonderful vacation) has been crazy.  It seems

like you get punished for getting away for a few

glorious days with your family.

Anyway, I will be back mid week with some news

about designs in the works and pictures of our 

wonderful vacation.

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 I do want to share a few

sneak peaks of the progress on Avery's stocking.

It came back from a wonderful new stitcher just

after returning from the beach.  As usual when I have 

someone else stitch something from the beginning,

 I end up making a few changes.  What you see in your mind's 

eyes isn't always the way it should be.  But this time it was 

almost perfect, so it is well on its way to being released.  

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I love it and cannot wait to find all the goodies to

fill it to the brim with "Cheer and Delight".

Hope you have a little one that needs a stocking too!!

Talk to you soon.

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

Taking A Break

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that the whole

family is going to the beach for a few days.

I cannot wait, it seems like forever since I

have gotten away for some rest and relaxation.

I don't know if you remember, but last year

we all went to the beach the same week in

September and Avery was a mere five weeks old.

Although we had a special time, it was 

definitely not our usual beach week.  Hollis

was still not up to par and Avery was so

tiny.  Looking back on it we were probably

crazy to drag that little thing and a recovering

"new mommy" that far away from home,

but we survived and can look back on it

with amazement now that he is 13 months

and all over the place.  Needless to

say we are lugging many baby gates to

keep him away from the two flights of

steps we will be dealing with.  

Before I leave Homespun Elegance behind

for a short time, I wanted to share a few

little "glimpses" of some things in the 

works.

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"UPDATE"

Avery's Christmas Stocking is nearly

finished.  I should be able to show you

the progress when I get back.  I think

you are going to love it.

~~~"GLIMPSES"~~~

"Rejoice In The Gift"

Continuing my Christmas Ornament Heart

Collection.  Not your typical Christmas

colors, but very soft and pretty.

 "Treats For Thee"

A must for a special person in your life

and especially appropriate for a

special child.  I bet you know who is going to get 

one of these.

Well, that is all for now.  Hope you are

all having a great week and will continue

to do so while I am away.  Don't worry, I

will still be stitching.  I will be stitching

in the car, so I will have about nine

hours of uninterrupted stitching time.  

Can't wait!

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Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

Almost Ready

Good Afternoon!

Hope all of you are having a wonderful Labor Day.

I am truly laboring on Labor Day.  Doing my best

to get these three new publications ready this week.

I will be away week after next, so I really have to

get these to my Auto Shoppes and Distributors

before then.

  Hope you like them.  Please let me know what

you think.

"ALPHA BOO" SAMPLER

I had so much fun doing this sampler,

putting in all of my favorite Halloween

motifs and using the wonderful colors

of Autumn.   It is stitched on 30 Count

"Mink" from R & R Reproductions.  I

love this fabric!  The frame is by me

and it is embellished with my Olde Brass

"Star Pumpkin" button.

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"WICKED CAT" SAMPLER

This is the first ornie in my new collection for

A Halloween Year II.  

It is stitched on 30 Count "Havana"

from Weeks Dye Works.  It is embellished 

with "Cinnamon" chenille from R & R Reproductions

and my "Mouse" brass charm.

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"ROUNDS 'A PLENTY II"

for Halloween

These are all stitched on 27 Count linen banding.  I used

wool felt for the top and bottom and each is embellished

with my "Amber Pearl" Star  button on the top.  The

design goes all the way around to the back.   I tried

to show you most of the design.  A very quick stitch

and very easy to put together.   Start a Halloween tree

or wreath this year.

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Hope you enjoyed my little "Show and Tell".  I've been

so anxious to get these ready to share.

Well, I must get back to work.

"Many Happy Stitches",

Sandra