Summertime....and the livin' is easy

My daddy used to sing this to us when we were little. (gosh I miss that man!)  It may be easy, but it sure is hot here in SE Texas.  Thank goodness we've had a little rain in the last few days, but the humidity is killer.  I hope you're staying cool where you are.  One thing about having these hot and humid days means more sewing and stitching for me.  I don't venture out for too long at a time.  I might sweat, and we don't want that, do we?  LOL  I might lose a pound, and I'm hanging on to all of mine.  ;0)

I have quite a few pictures to share with you.  First of all is a purse that I made for my sister for her birthday.  I changed up the pattern a little bit, but overall enjoyed making this one. Sorry the picture isn't very good.  I forgot to snap one, and this was taken in my car on the way to deliver it to her.  LOL

I've also been doing a bit of machine embroidering lately.  I haven't played with that in awhile.  This is a pillowcase for Carter.  He also LOVES Buzz Lightyear, so I need to get that one made, and also make a few for Kaylabug.

 My nephew is totally obsessed with Thomas the Tank.  I whipped this pillowcase up for him.

I have SO many BOM's that I need to work on.  This one is by This and That and is called "Vintage Memories".  I love the colors in this one.  This is Block 1.

This is Block 2.  Hopefully I will get Block 3 done today and I'll be caught up on this one.

On the stitching front, I've been working on "Sampler Farm" by The Good Huswife.  I didn't realize how much over one stitching this one had, so it's taking me a bit longer to stitch.  My eyes just aren't what they used to be.  I'm nearly finished, though.  Hopefully this one will be ready for the framers this week.

I have several large samplers kitted up and ready to go, but I also have quite a few smaller things calling my name.  I think I'll stitch on a few of them next....unless I change my mind!  LOL  I have several Shepherd's Bush kits that are just so cute.  I love Shepherd's Bush.

Have you discovered Pinterest yet?  OMGosh, I'm just spending way too much time browsing through, pinning and trying out the awesomeness that I'm finding on there.  If you haven't jumped on the Pinterest wagon, you're missing out.  So many good ideas, quick tips, hints, and of course lots of enabling.  (as if I need that!)

Well, time to get off here and get a few things done.  Then I'm going to sit down, stitch, and watch "Criminal Minds" marathon on A & E.  I do love me some "Criminal Minds". 


Have a wonderful week filled with lots of stitching and sewing time!


Hugs and love,