Prim Pinkeeps

I've never made pinkeeps with my embroidery before, but that's exactly how I pictured these little patterns when I first laid eyes on them. I used muslin fabric and DMC 498, and then they had a dunk in some coffee.


The backing fabric reminds me of old-fashioned ticking :)


I used a red grosgrain ribbon and natural jute twine. And straight pins with some cream-colored beads.

The embroidery patterns came from a book I found at my favorite quilt shop: "Timeless Toile" by Roxanne Rentzel.

Julie and I did a patriotic pattern swap; trading patterns that we've stitched and some freebies that we had. This was a lot of fun and now I have some great "new" patterns to stitch up! Thanks Julie!!!

Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments. Wishing all of my American friends a very Happy and Safe 4th of July! And to all of my friends elsewhere in the world, I hope you have a wonderful summer weekend!!!

My basket runneth over...

This year, I opted for a bigger basket than last year's. I love the patriotic bounty of it!

I sewed 4 of my 5 recent finishes to add to the basket. Did any of you keen observers notice in my last post, I had forgotten to stitch the hands of the little girl holding the flag? I think she now finds it easier to wave her flag, lol ;)

And the backs. I ADORE patriotic fabrics and just can't help adding to my collection when I see them! And how fortuitous that I happened to have that God Bless America fabric, I love it when that happens (it makes me feel like such a smart planner, lol!)

The Tour De France begins on Saturday, so I'll be glued to the tv for 3 weeks of cycling ups and downs throughout the beautiful French countryside. I've pulled out a ball of patriotic sock yarn to knit Youngest some socks. He's only been asking for them for 4(?) years! And I've got my iced tea. I'm all set, bring on the 4th of July!

Friday Freedom

Happy Friday Everyone! Thank you all for your sweet comments on my patriotic finishes. And thanks for your patience at letting me harass you again today with another one...

Liberty and Justice by

Little House Needleworks

fabric: 32ct lambswool linen

fibers: DMC

I've been having so much fun stitching these up! They go so fast that I don't get bored, lol. I've already finish~finished some of them, so I'll be back to show you those.

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine :)

Patriotism, Pinball, and Pizza

I really like the way this finish turned out. I used a piece of my own gold-colored hand-dyed linen (it's just a bit darker IRL than in my photos.) And then I had to substitute DMC 780 for the stars so that they'd show up properly. The charm isn't the one called for in the pattern, I found it in my stash~~but I think it's just the bling this little piece needed :)

God Bless America

by Lizzie Kate

fabric: misc "staci-dyed" linen remnant

fibers: WDW and DMC

Here are some final pictures from our little road trip. After Ghost Town, we went to Manitou Springs where we walked the shops and then headed to Arcade Amusements, "The West's Oldest Arcade". Home to hundreds of vintage pinball machines...

Then we headed north to Woody's Woodfired Pizza and home......a delicious end to a fun-filled day!

Snap Happy!

If you've been reading my blog for a while, this might look familiar to you. I stitched this pattern last year for a 4th of July Fair and Square exchange. And this year, I've re-stitched it for myself ;) See those Pop-Its? We've gotta buy them every year, my boys love them. And sparklers. Gotta buy sparklers too, cuz it's just not 4th of July without sparklers ;)

Snap Happy Independence Day

by Bent Creek

fabric: 32ct lambswool linen

fibers: DMC

Have you seen this cute 4th of July Quaker Heart freebie by Aury? I hope to get it stitched this year too :)

I had a couple inquiries about my scissors in the last two posts. I bought them a few years ago as part of a set off ebay. I don't know if they're still available, but you can always search "embroidery scissors" on ebay to see what comes up.

Thanks for all of your sweet comments on my patriotic stitching and our recent road trip (I still have a few more pics of that.) Sending you all a little Colorado Sunshine...

Old Glory

I finally got around to stitching this little kit that's been in my stash for 5 (or is it 6) years. Lovin' the patriotic bicycle bells I found in the Target $1 area for the boys ;)

Independence Day Roundabout

kit by Heart in Hand

fabric: 32ct Natural Belfast linen (incl)

fibers: WDW and GAST (incl)

HIH charm (incl)

We left Colorado Springs and strolled and lunched in Old Colorado City. Then it was on to Ghost Town Museum. Here the kiddos watched movies the old-fashioned way...

And we panned for gold...

But since this is all we found, we left to find our riches elsewhere ;)