the striped rose: Ain't She Purty?

Sorry. I don't know where that came from.

Alright fine. I know exactly where it came from! Moving on...

I am loving Unna more and more as the crazy colors mingle on the fabric. I hope to finish her as I sit waiting on the girls to have their lessons.

By the way, Nutmeg is taking six dance classes, violin, orchestra, and her piano/voice class. Buttercup is merely taking 3 dance classes and piano/voice. I may be headed around the bend....

Yesterday, I made a quick stop at Mi@ael$ - their new spring things are out! This pillow case was 3$ - it has a nice zipper in the back and fits a 16 square pillow form. I think I may need a few more....

I love the dollar baskets full of junque! I bought a few little things. Wouldn't they make lovely gifts at a bridesmaids' or ladies' lunch?

I was thinking about putting a magnet on the back of the little dish, and turning it into a needle minder. I am so full of clever ideas, but sadly lacking in follow-through....

I am seriously considering starting this Sheepish Antique. Seriously considering it.....Seriously.....

Did you all have good weekends?

Ha! That makes me think of the Dowager on Downton Abbey, "What are weekends?" :)

10 comments:

Tanya Marie said...: Yes! Lovely - the colors are beautiful and cheerful. Nice Michaels find ... I love that store!

Tanya; January 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Margaret said...: I do love your Unna (that's what it is,right?). It's such a lovely design -- can't believe it's a freebie too! I think you should start Lydia Foster -- I love her! And your Michael's finds -- very nice!; January 17, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Catherine said...: Unna is great - love the color combos! And I love that Sheepish design! Great finds at Michaels.; January 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Cari said...: Hi Michele....First time on your blog and it's lovely. Thank you for your kind comments on my blog. The Garden Glade is stitched on 40ct. Lakeside Linen Vintage Bluegrass. I ordered this piece from The Attic Needlework in Mesa, Arizona. Jean Lea did the color conversion to Belle Soie silks. Fun isn't it; January 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Deb said...: I think you should definitely consider doing that piece - it's beautiful.

Love your Michael's finds - it's such a great store. And Unna has such beautiful colors in it!; January 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Chris said...: I loved that line from Downton Abbey. Your sampler is looking great.; January 17, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Jennifer Ann Fox said...: Great progress, Michelle!

Yep, I think you should do that one too.......

Jennifer; January 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Cole said...: Lovely stitching Michele, the colors in Unna are so pretty!

Thanks for stopping by my blog :); January 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Tobie said...: I like the needleminder idea for your little plate! Thanks for stopping by my blog & commenting. Yours is a new stitching blog to me, glad to add it to my bookmarks!; January 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Jennifer said...: I have Lydia Foster and have often considered doing it--why don't you do it and I'll just pretend?; January 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM