My Tea Pot - JAM

This is my China Tea Set, that my husband got for my birthday last year (Feb 4).  It has Roses on it, and it serves 6.  My favorite china tea cup would be anything with a Rose on it.  It is winter here, so there is no drinking outside, but I do hope to have Tea this spring.  I wish the link to JAM was up longer, so I wouldn't miss the topic. 

This is how far behind I am.

This is how far behind I am, today is the 6th, I usually put the calendar page up in the first of the month.  Each month will be a type of Rooster or Hen.  I wish I had a place to have chickens, but I don't, so the next best thing, I have them in my kitchen.  What is your favorite farm animal?

Step Away From Your Sewing Machine

My Brother "Laura Ashley " NX-2000

I have 4 projects going on in this picture.  Can you tell what they are?  Under the book is a quilted Landscape, for my guild challenge, top left of the book-are ABC's, quilted for my Great Grandson. Little Covered Note Books, and on the sewing machine is covered laundry cord in Red, making coils for placemat.  And, these are only the projects you can see in the picture.  Jody Pearl has invited us to join "Just A Moment" JaM.  Which can be found with her link on my blog.  This week is "Step Away From You Sewing Machine" and take a picture and tell about our projects.  I counted all my machines for this, I have 3 Brothers-my NX-2000, CS-6000B,  XL-3022.  My Janome Harmony9102D overlock.  3 Treadles - Singer, this one  is from the 1800's and it works, one singer that does not work, one Golden Star that still works.  And many parts from others that are tables.  I have my Grandma's Singer that is from 1924, elec, and it still works and it means the most.  Not sure what else to tell you about my projects, sometimes my projects are my only sane moments.  

   Check back to follow my projects or to see what happens next.

   RoseMary

This is my studio DOG.

This is my studio dog, D.O.G., that's his name.  He is about 76 lbs.  And loves to be in the studio with me when I am there.  D.O.G. loves the snow, and being outdoors, does not chase cats he grew up with cats.  But, does not like people with hats on, and likes women more then men.  Yes, he is spoiled, he has his treats in the evening.  And thinks he is a lap dog.  I am sharing him because I see alot of studio pets and love to see all of them.
I am still working on my ABC's for Brody, our great grandson.  They will be pictured here soon. 
Keep Stitching,
RoseMary

January 2012

Here we are again!  Another beginning!  What will we do this year?  Lose weight?  Exercise?  Save money?  How about doing something different, if you have wanted to create your own designs or patterns, then go for it.  Or make that special quilt for someone. Learn how to dye fabric. What rocks your boat?  What makes your heart sing?  What keeps you up late and gets you up early?  I am hoping for a more productive year of blogging, quilting, needlework's and growing friendships. 

Happy Stitching!

RoseMary

ABC's from Fabric

ABC's from Charms. Still, have to cut the holes out of them.  I used pinking shears to cut them out for added visual effect.

I just used the charms I had on hand.  Next time I will use ones that are more colorful and fun.  Please choose your 4" letters careful, curves are harder to sew around than straight lines.  Will show the final letters when done. 

Merry Christmas!

Celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus!  Went to Church this morning for Christmas service.
Christmas play was about "What would it be like it Jesus was born in 2011"  Mary and Joseph came in on a Harley, Jesus was born in a warehouse, the kings were workers with hardhats on. 
The season is truly about his birth and why he came to be born.  May this be a meaningful and blessed Christmas for you and your family.
Rich and RoseMary