Someone wrote and asked if I could post a close-up of Blessings from Above to my webpage. Well, that's DD's turf so I thought I'd post it here since that's something I can do on my own. This is one I took when it came back from the framer.
Yesterday was Market Day at The Attic and I was able to pick up the kit from Blackbird Designs "Tis Halloween". This chart is also in their new book but I loved the fabric bag and the bird thread holder plus it is always nice to have the fabric and threads included. Also bought a nice decoupaged box from Homespun Elegance. All in all a fun day looking at all the new things from market.
My sister and I were talking the other day and the talk turned to how we have both been finding coins. We conjectured that maybe our Dad is sending us messages from above. He loved coins, and would even save the fake coins from Las Vegas casinos. This week I've started finding foreign coins, one from Canada and another from Denmark. It's rather comforting to come upon a coin unexpectedly. I had a good chuckle after a recent Weight Watchers meeting and I found two quarters sitting in the driver's seat of the car. I'm absolutely sure they weren't there when I went into the meeting. Was Dad saying I needed to lose another 50 lbs? I prefer to think he was saying "keep up the good work". Dad, next time just leave a dime and a nickel or perhaps just one quarter. Thanks.
Isn't this a great Valentine? Reminds me of Mary Engelbreit. I thought I'd post some of the photos I've seen of the different versions of my Valentine freebie. The one below is from Ruth:
I'll edit this later to get the links to their blogs but I'm on my way to Phoenix so don't have the time now. I just wanted to post because it's been a lot of fun to see how everyone has made this freebie their own. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Here's my latest release I call "Heaven Above". I have a friend who has seen many of the things I've been designing lately and she feels I'm working through death issues which is probably true. My favorite part of this design is the sun which my own son designed for this piece after seeing my poor wobbly attempts at trying to create one. Hope you like it!
Lorraine and I had breakfast this morning to unveil the ornaments we stitched for our Shakespeare's Sonnet Challenge. Actually, these are bigger than ornament size but we decided we can change the rules as we go. She chose Sonnet 55:
This so perfectly represents the spirit of the sonnet not to mention it's beautiful. I chose Sonnet 105:
Which three till now never kept seat in one. I designed this piece and tried to make it look Renaissance-like. Not sure if I accomplished it but this was a fun challenge for February and we already have March's assignment so stay tuned...
I love our used bookstore. I've been gradually taking items like these there all month and now it's over $200 later and I have cleared space and made some money to boot. Such fun, the only problem is I use my trade credits and bring home more stuff so that extra space I cleared is already filled.
I made this as a tribute to the sampler makers of old. I wondered what it would be like to be a real person living in a world of samplers so I cut out a photo of a real Victorian lady and another of a lady I found on an antique sampler. They are chatting near a sampler tree and sampler house. The sampler lady holds a sampler bird and there is a sampler butterfly in the tree. This was my first attempt at something like this and I learned a lot and have made notes of what I would do differently but I think it turned out nice and I have it sitting on top of my piano.
Methinks it is a token of healthy and gentle characteristics, when women of high thoughts and accomplishments love to sew; especially as they are never more at home with their own hearts than while so occupied Nathaniel Hawthorne
Welcome to my blog! I am the owner/designer for Midsummer Night Designs.I live in Tucson,AZ with my husband and have a son who graduated from Savannah College or Art and Design (SCAD) and a daughter who is a a graduate in Japanese at The University of Wash. and is currently getting her masters and working as a TA. Both live in Seattle. This blog is an assortment of my designs, stitching and thoughts and I hope you'll enjoy it.
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Former St. Louis Ram and 2018 Hall of Fame Nominee London Fletcher joins the program to talk NFL and his time in St. Louis. The conversation starts with talking about all of the Roughing the Passer penalties in the first three weeks of the season. Fletcher was an “iron man” of the NFL by playing in 256 games and starting 215 games. London agrees that Jeff Scanina had the biggest calves in the NFL, and that his calves alone could injure someone.
Fletcher was an undrafted free agent signed by the Rams in 1998. Charlie Armey liked his speed on the field, and that’s what really gave him his big break in the NFL. Like Berger, London is also a big fan of Amy Trask who is his co-host on The Other Pregame Show on the CBS Sports Network.
London further recalls his time as a Ram – The Greatest Show on Turf, the dome rockin, and the fantastic fan support even during the 4-12 1998 season.
The author of Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman) joins the program to discuss the USFL. He recalls his memories as a fan of the fantastic Mets/Cardinals rivalry in the mid-80s. You can find buy his book here.
Ooohh... you're a hot shot tri-athelete? (I say that with envy) Ooohh... you're a house-wife with a slew of kids pulling you in 100 different directions? Ooohh... you're a student who needs to fuel those brain cells you keep partying away? Ooohh... you're just a kid and want a damn cookie OK, yo...	
What you see: "Black Bean and Kale Chocolate Brownies topped with Peanut Butter Hummus" What you only want to see: Chocolate Brownies topped with Peanut Butter What you will only taste: Chocolate Brownies topped with Peanut Butter
I bore easily, that's why I created this super nutritious version of the traditional candy apple with three different coatings. Enjoy!	
Now you can have your cake and eat it, too (for breakfast)! These plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free carrot cake pancakes are somehow puffy and yet still dense, they give just a bit at that first decadent bite, but are not gooey at all. Top them with a creamy coconut vanilla cream sauce and you ha...	
Walnuts and flax for your omega 3's, coca powder as an anti inflammatory, peppermint for that fresh mouth feel. Why wouldn't you make these little suckers? These guys are NO-BAKE and I've used dates not only as a binder, but also as the sugar component, no guilt here!	
I was asked to create recipes for a presentation & food demo I gave to a group coming to learn about chronic inflammation. I see these balls over over the place (shoot, I've been making them for years!), but I've never really made them for a particular purpose - unless just trying to pack a nutr...	
These cookies are a powerhouse for your bod! The beans deliver protein and fiber, the flax and the walnuts usher in omega-3s and even more fiber! Forget any flour and sugar, they're a no-show. You won't be slapping any hands caught in the cookie jar this time.