Life carries on....

I'm still here!  I have neglected the blog for quite a bit!!!
I will try to reconnect ....
But FYI
This might be fun for those whom love to stitch as I do!

Downton Abby clothing

Are you fans of Downton Abby?


- my friend Brenda, suggested I watch and oh how I have enjoyed!
This past episode had beautiful clothing from Rose's wedding.
The needlework has stirred my interest.









I would love to know if hand done or how many hands worked on this beautiful gown.
Notice the ferns on the bottom of the dress?
Anyone know anything about the makers or needle workers of these beautiful fashions?
March first will be the finale of this season's family story. 😒
But looking forward to enjoying more fashions displayed while this family struggles on in 1920s of England.
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End if 2014

Much Joy














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Fall October Business

- October is always the busiest month but includes so much fun, that it goes by in a flash.
The beginning of the month I Joined a Harvest Exchange.
http://www.dixiesamplar.com/p/harvest-exchange-2014.html
I stitched and gathered fun Prim items for my exchange partner, Terri at Dixie Sampler
The stitch pumpkin folk is a pattern from Lori at Notforgotten Farm.
Then I received,


Aren't this lovely special items, from a new sweet friend, Kathy R. From Maryland.
They all were just perfect for me and I cherish them.
You can see much care and thought went into my fun package.
Next I began preparing for my Bee sisters retreat, more on that later.
A quick post on my gratitude for October Fun!
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Simple Life On Vacation

Life in the summer can scream relax slowdown! Yes... Definitely enjoy each moment we breathe. The intake of warm air when you open the screen door or the drops of rain off the rooftop, to the dewdrops on early morning sunrise wildflowers.



I retired last October and find I still feel as if I'm on vacation!
Loving each moment of waking up to the thoughts of seeing what the day will bring...
I've rediscovered more stitching .... And reading about other bloggers who stitch.



But even with more time on my hands..👐. I feel life can be simpler. More clearing of clutter. Less is more for sure.
Reduce.
Reuse.
Recycle.
While I enjoy each day,
I may ponder what can be cleared away...
But maybe just some days I'll just enjoy those moments.



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August Beautiful Days

You can't beat summer days when the temperature is 75 degrees and sunny skies!


Have you ever noticed how on the flowers of Queen Ann's Lace seems to have a spot of burgundy in the center?


Each month of summer brings different foliage and flowers to enjoy.
I have much gratitude of the many Oak trees that surround the land among the wildflowers!
Blessings to everyone and enjoy the weather.
Or the your State Fair!



Iowa State Fair photo with the sculptor of the butter cow...
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Celebrations for the USA! Such a great time of year to celebrate together with family and friends!
The above needlework of the flag is a reproduction of a civil war soldier needle book.
A stitch along from Nan Lewis at Threadwork Primitives.http://threadworkprimitives.blogspot.com/2014/05/civil-war-needlebook-kit.html
It was a fun patriotic stitch. Her projects are super and love the primitive look.






What are you stitching this time of year?
Maybe today more stitching for me as rain is coming down and makes for best to stitch!
Enjoy the holiday weekend everyone and keep safe!

Location:Happy Celebrations