Thursday, April 19, 2012

A finish & several "finishes".....

I've not had a lot of time to share pictures, but wanted to get these few posted to show you....

The first is the A Mon Ami Pierre sampler from Le Temps Qui Passe that I started in January.  It's stitched on 36 ct Vintage Light Examplar Lakeside using one strand  of DMC 815


And here it is framed......


And here is my "Beauty In Simplicity" mounted in the Black Walnut Shaker Box....

I LOVE the way this turned out.....



And this is a very old project that was started probably 12+ years ago.  My sister finished it up for me last year & it's finally framed & hanging on the wall.  I still think it's cute, even if it is "old" now.  :-)




And I've made a few tote bags too (by special order, they chose the fabrics):

Carol....

Michelle.....


Susan (this one is like the grab bag I made for the Pals retreat last year)....


That's it for now.  I hope to have more to share in a few weeks.  Lots going on right now with life - my dad is very sick and it's taking a toll on all of us.  Thanks to those that are keeping my family in your thoughts & prayers, we appreciate it so much.

  Cherish each day with those you love....

Thanks for stopping by & happy stitching and sewing!!



24 comments:

Nicole said...

All your finishes are beautiful, Amy!! I'm guessing Ray has finished his guitar! ;) The box turned out so pretty. Congrats on getting those tote bags done too. I put my stitching back in mine because I really missed it - it's just the right size for everything. I'm thinking about you and your family all the time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Lots and lots of hugs!!

lynda said...

Beautiful finishes Amy. I am sorry that your dad is so ill. He and your whole family will be in my prayers.

Christine said...

OMG - They are all beautiful! I love the red frame on the top piece and the BRD box is to die for! Congrats on finishing so much!

PS - The totes are pretty dang nice as well! :0)

Karen said...

Your finishes are beautiful. I love the shaker box finish. How pretty....

Looks like you have been very busy. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Christina said...

All of your work is beautiful. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

McKenna C. said...

I am a new follower, and I love your blog! You do very beautiful work.

~McKenna

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

The red (oh how I love red) sampler and your shaker box finish are my absolute favorites but everything you've done is fantastic! Congrats on so many great old and new finishes!

Carol said...

Our been sew busy! Love all your projects. I would love to find that pattern on the shaker box. Nice tote bags too.

Nan said...

Beautiful finishes Amy! I love the old is new finish :-)

Carol said...

Oh pooh, my iPad like to change my words. Of course I meant to say: You've been Sew busy!

Deborah said...

All the finishes are beautiful. The totes are also lovely. I will keep your dad in my prayers.

Chris said...

Wonderful finishes Amy!

stitchersanon said...

Amazing finishes..absolutely beautiful. I hope your dad gets better soon..will add you in my prayers.

BrendaS said...

Amy --
Your finishes are beautiful, especially the Shaker Box!

I will keep you family in my thoughts and prayers.

Fiona said...

Great finishes, I have my eye on the shaker box, it is such a pretty finish. Your red sampler will look fantastic with your other red pieces. All the tote bags look great and I'm glad that the recipients were happy with them. You and your family are always in my thoughts.

Shelleen said...

Your finishes are great ! Love those totes that you made.

Jannie said...

Amy! I've been wanting to do the shaker box. Was it hard? It is beautious!

Myra said...

Your dad and your family is in my thoughts and prayers Amy. Lovely finishes and I love your tote bags too.

Louise said...

I just love all your finishes Amy!
I continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers,
Louise xx

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you constantly Amy! I know it is hard but know that prayers are being said for all of you. Hugs!

Catherine said...

Beautiful finishes and great bags!

Sherry :o) said...

My prayers for your dad, your family and you!

Sandy said...

Praying for your family. So sorry to hear about your Dad.

Anonymous said...

And I thought I'd been a little busy...WOW! They are all great finishes...each and everyone of them. Well done!