Café by Lilli points

Well, it has been a long while since my last post.  Life has been so busy with my children and homework, gardening baking cooking and of course, housework!  Today I thought that I better get my needle and get creative before more time runs away from me

I used this piece of linen that already had most of the coffee names on it and I went along and stitched the coffee beans and the words "frappé".  A pretty quick project to get me back into things!

Fall Exchange

Here is the beautiful fall exhange I received from my partner Becky.  It is a really lovbely piece stitched in DMC thread.  The designer Heart in Hand and the name of this design is Little Pumkin in the Patch.  Becky you have captured my idea of fall in this wonderful design and I thank you.

a closer look, you can see the little acorn embellishment

Welcome Fall Cube

This was a fun Fallc ube to put together, I sent it out on one of my exchanges.  I hope my partner will like it.  I also included 2 Debees counting pins that can easily be removed.

Halloween Exchange from Natasha

Look at this lovely Halloween exchange I got!!  She made a beautiful Scissor Keep.  I adore the little pumpkin ribbon that surrounds the scissor keep.  I just love the design (The Drawn Thread - Kindered Spirits)  Thank you for all the extra goodies (kitchen towels, bucket full of candy, ribbon, fabric) and the wonderful card!!!!

Biscornu from Bonnie

This beautiful Biscornu arrived in the mail today.  I love the green colors and the pretty button on the top.  This will look so lovely decorated among my Autumn decorations.
Thank you!

Biscornu from Sheila

I just wanted to share with you this beautiful Biscornu that I received from Sheila.  So feminine!  I love it!

Scary Jack by Shepherds Bush

Here is the "Scary Jack" I finished stitching.  Woooo they are spooky!! I used 32 count blue fabric to make sure the pumpkins stick out. 

Seasonal Stitching

Ah! the nice crisp air has started to come in and the leaves are slowly changing into their fall colors.  Fall and Winter are my absolute favorite seasons.  The xstitch bug has come back and I am ready to start.  Above I am showing you a design I made awhile back.

I am sure that most of you must have the book "Sweet and Simple Country Cross stitch", the design is from there.  This lovely design describes "fall" just the way I see it.

I will be asking my mom, who is amazing at sewing, to help me make something nice out of this, maybe a placemat (surrounded by nice fabric), a pot holder... not quite sue, but if you have any ideas, I am all ears!

Design and many other lovely ones are found in:

Sweet and Simple Country Cross stitch

Biscornu from Nita

Nita you did a fantastic Job stitching this biscornu.  The pattern is so pretty and dainty, I love that you stitched our initials and year on the reverse side, very creative.
               
                           Thank You!!

Hello Spring by Lizzie Kate

I received this in a Pillow Exchange that I participated in.  Even though there was a bit of trouble getting to me, I was glad it arrived,  It is stitched and finished with lots of care, the lovely bow is a nice finish.

As you can tell I haven't been posting over the summer.  For me summer is so short and so I take the time to enjoy the beautiful weather, plant my garden & flowers and spend quality time with my children and husband.

When the first leaf falls from the tree and the wind becomes crisper and colder..... that is when my stitching bug comes back.  So until then, I hope you take the time to enjoy your summer! 

Have a great one, be safe!!

Despina