Friday, March 27, 2009

A New Start & a birthday gift!

First let me show you the adorable birthday gift from Vonna - isn't it too cute? It's laying on my stitching because I'm getting ready to put my floss on it in just a sec! For those that don't know, it's a JBW design & Vonna stitched on her own baked & basted fabric. It's adorable & I love it! :-)


My new start is Lizzie Kate's ABC Lesssons. OF COURSE I'm changing the colors, but still using all Crescent Colors & a couple of DMC, white & ??, can't recall at the moment. The brown is the new German Chocolate, the red is the new Red Ribbon, the blocks of color behind the letters is Peanut Brittle.... I can't remember what other colors I pulled out, but I didn't want to use pastels. I wanted just a neutral color behind the "alphabet blocks" & I tried about 6 colors before I decided on this one. The fabric is 32 ct Antique Ivory (my "standard" fabric I guess as I use it so much) & I'm SAL'ing with Vonna & Terry. I hope to get more done on it soon.



I'm going to be stitching with a few friends tomorrow... wish you could join us too! Have a great weekend & happy stitching!

19 comments:

BeckySC said...

Your new start looks great, Amy and I love your color changes!!
CUTE, floss tag from Vonna :)
Have fun tomorrow-I'll be there in spirit :)

Suburban Stitcher said...

Beautiful job! It's going to be a great stitch with those color changes...can't wait to see more of it develop!

Becky K in OK said...

What a wonderful birthday gift from Miss Vonna. She does such beautiful work. Your new start is great. Enjoy.

Irene said...

Cute Rabbit ! Love your color choices.

Diane (di) said...

Amy, congratulations on your new start. I really like that pattern and your floss tag from Vonna is just gorgeous (love her finishing on it, too)!

Brigitte said...

Your new start looks good. And what a wonderful floss tag you received from Vonna. So nice.
Enjoy your stitch-in with your friends today!

Anna Zont said...

Birthday gift is wonderful!!!
And your new start is very interesting!

jeffsrose35 said...

What a wonderful gift for your birthday Amy.
I love the start you have made and this is next on my list once I finish the Halloween series from the same designer.
Have fun at the stitch in, I so wish I could be there!!!!

Kathy said...

Wonderful start. I like the colors you are using. And that gift from Vonna is absolutely adorable. Love.

Shari said...

beuatiful!!!!!!!!! I can't wait til I can get this one. It is looking so pretty on all of the blogs that I have seen it on!

Deb said...

That is such a pretty gift from Vonna! Those floss tags are so cute. And congrats on your new start. Can't wait to see more of it.

CindyMae said...

Vonna done great on your birthday gift!!!! I just love that pattern form Lizzie Kate. I am going to have to get it!! I love it! Great start!

Cathy B said...

Hi Amy -- I guess I missed your birthday; I hope it was a good one!

Such a cute floss tag from Vonna, enjoy!

Nice start on Lizzie Kate!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

We're neck and neck on the L*K start :)
I like your changes...maybe I should have done some changing too... :)

Carolyn said...

What a wonderful gift from Vonna and I just love your new start. I have that one near the top of my pile. Just have to find the time to stitch. Yours is looking great. :)

Sherry said...

What a great new start and such a cute gift from Vonna!

Nicole said...

I love Vonna's gift to you and I love your new start!! :) Can't wait to see more!!

Unknown said...

I love your rabbit, and I think that Lizzie*Kate is going to have to go on my wish list!! I like your color changes as well.

I have got a PIF drawing on my blog as well as awarding you an award. Come pick up the award!

Maren said...

Now that's a cute floss tag. Way to go, Vonna! I like the changes you made with your colors. Good start on your new project!