It's been a while....

If you know anything about Michigan, you know that our weather can change on a dime. I have been busy enjoying the spring weather and haven't posted in quite a while. BUT....today we are in store for a snow storm. Yes! I said a SNOW storm. This does not thrill me at all. Matter of fact, I think it's a cruel cruel joke. Keep your fingers crossed that this is our last.

I have been stitching on "Joyful Summer" and I am almost done with that. I also have bought some stash. I found the best chart ever...."Wrong Side of the Track" by Raise the Roof Designs. It consists of 4 charts and here is the complete piece. It's a crack up!

I have also been thinking of redoing my laundry room. I am thinking this is the perfect place to go BOLD. So this is the color pallet that I am leaning towards. How fun!

Well off to do some work around the house. Check back next week, I will be having a giveaway.
Till Then,
Michele

Inspired....

Today it is raining....

And because it's making me feel dreary and blah I decided to start this:



"Joyful Summer"
Country Cottage Needleworks

I will be stitching this on a 28 count white jobelan over two. I think that the colors will just pop on the white and it screams Spring!!!!

While I was checking on all the blog updates that I follow (made super easy on my iPad) I saw this wall art that I just LOVE.





You can find directions for it here:
http://www.happyclippings.com/2011/03/diy-patchwork-wood-wall-art.html

What a great use for scrapbook paper! And boy, do I have plenty of that.

Off to be productive!

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Another bout of snow....

Well we were blessed with another 2" of snow this weekend. Plus ice and slush. This was after 2 days of rain. Just have to love Michigan weather. It was not fun.

In the meantime, my son was enjoying 80 degree weather on Spring Break in Florida. He had a run in with a bunch of Manatees while fishing. Actually petted one. Here's a quick clip he sent me.

Also this weekend I went with my Best Friend Kali and her family to do a little wedding work. Her daughter is getting married in June so we went to the hall and the dress shop. This is her grand-daughter posing one of the dresses she tried on.

Isn't she the cutest thing ever????

Her mom, Ashlee is a very contemporary bride and wanted a splash of black in her dress. Here is some of the detail. I think she is going to be stunning. Her wedding party will be in pink and black.

Between the weather, helping with the wedding, doing a quick photo shoot, meeting with a customer...I had little time to stitch. But I did start Lizzie Kate's "Live Simply" and I fell in love with the dark chocolate material. I think that I will be using it more often in the future. Here's my progress:

I am hoping to get this finished by Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed!


Michele

Stash Report

I received a part of my order from a so-so local cross stitch store today. Stitches N Things

Here's what came:

 Lizzie Kate "Kiss Slowly"

 From my Big Tow "Touch My Scissors and Die"

Bent Creek "Valentine Row"

Today....I am going to spend editing pics. I have a few proof books that need to get finished up. If you want to see some of my photography photos you can find some here:  Shamrock Photography Facebook

Or here: Shamrock Photography Flickr

I am still getting into my mess of a craft room. I found a few more inspirational items that keep me going.

So long from me and from Fiona too......
Michele

Ohh Wednesday....

Yesterday I dropped my son Alex and his friend Joe off at the airport. They are luckY enough to spend their 2 week spring break in Florida! They are teammates on their college soccer team and I hope they have a GREAT time!!!




So with that being said I didn't get much stitching done. I worked on my square for Love Quilts. The due date is June. But I want to be ahead of the game.

I am also going to keep plugging away at my craft room. Here is some inspiration photos that I am striving for! I may add a tad bit of coral in there also. It has such a calm feel to me.










The sun has been shining here in Michigan and yesterday it was almost 40 degrees. In Michigan that means open sun roofs and spring jackets. The sun is just great therapy! Even Fiona and Finnegan are loving the sun therapy!





Have a great day!!!!
Michele
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