"WORK #4 - Ohio Museum" is Framed

It's DONE...and I am 'Happy with it'.

Could not wait to get this from my framer.  He sewed the linen to the black suede board backing (very carefully).  I am very dissatisfied with the glass because of all the reflections ... but I felt the +'s outweighed the -'s.

Now I will have to wait to hang it up as we are in the process of packing for our move to our new home just before Thanksgiving. However, on the brighter side, we will be in for Christmas ~ I hope.  

Have a great day with Peace to all,
Barb

Prim dried Pineapple~Directions

I hope this helps those interested...
Compliments of "A Simpler Time - Blog"

 I will be making more...soon.

ENJOY!.

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• Carefully cut out a round hole at the bottom of your pineapple.
• I used an ice-cream scoop and scraped out the pineapple innards'.
• Be very careful NOT to go too far into the outside skin, as this will weaken the shell.
• Now is the time to generously salt the entire inside of your pineapple. 
• Next, firmly stuff the inside with paper towels.
• Set your oven at the lowest heat possible.  
• Place pineapple on a baking plate in the oven.
• Checking periodically and after several hours when the skin/shell is dried, remove the paper towels.
• I then waded up some tin foil and replaced the paper towels to maintain its shape and not collapse in on itself.
• Place back into the oven.
• When you think it is thoroughly dried, remove from oven, let it stand on its own and allow too cool. 
• Remove foil or do as I did and leave the foil in for several more days or weeks.  This is your option. 
• It probably took about 16 hours for this process.  Depending on your oven, pineapple size and ???

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Have FUN & ENJOY as I did.

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God Bless America

SANTA for 2002 - A Prairie Schooler Pattern

 

 

 

I have been buzzy and as productive as I can be under the circumstances....

Doc says "Loose weight". 

My back, knee and foot problems are all connected. 

 So I am on a quest to do what the 'Ole Doc' says...twenty pounds for starters.

 I have to cook for skinny Papa and Auntie too. that means two types of menus???

Not in my book, Sooo, they will just have to eat what I eat...

We will see how long that lasts.

 

Anyways, I have dried 4 small pineapples and was surprised how easy and enjoyable it was. 
Might do a few more for the holidays.  Just got to find small pineapples.

 

 

Also...

Just finished a 'Prairie Schooler' yearly Santa for 2002.

 

My next X-stitch project will finally be the one that caught my interest in the first place...

The Scarlet Letter

the Heloise Williams Sampler

It is an original design by Marsha Parker using many traditional 18th and early 19th century motifs.  Including the multiple borders of strawberries.

I am still enamored with this design as I was the first time I saw it. 

No more procrastinating!

I am hoping for the best in more than one way.

 
Blessings and Peace to all
&
"God Bless America"

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Mama's Fish House

Our Daughter Pam and Grandson Kyle on vacation

enjoying diner at Mama's Fish House in Hawaii,

while Daddy Jim takes their picture.

The last time they were at this restaurant, Kyle was

 in Mommy's tummy...now he is on her tummy.

In the meantime we, Papa & Grammy & Auntie Sandy are puppy sitting 
Coco & Boo our two Pomeranian, furry grand babies 
so our kids can enjoy their vaca, worry free.
They will be returning this weekend fully refreshed 
and eager to get back to work ... heehee, all good things must come to an end!


 Enjoy the day with Peace and Blessings...

GOD BLESS AMERICA

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THREE GENERATIONS ... Finally

After nearly 52 years of marriage, we now have a grandson,
 Kolton M. Shores, 
who will be carrying on the 'Shores' name.

That's Papa holding our 5 month old hunk, 

Kolton and our son Jeff looking on.

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Yes, we have one more grandson, 

Kyle M. Pearson, now 7 years old.

Shown here with his paternal Grandfather Dick Pearson, 

a retired U.S.Air Force pilot (Thunderbirds) and father Jim.  This had to be taken six years ago.  

This Christmas (2013), we will update 

the Generational photos.

Can you tell I am a VERY PROUD GRANDMA?

Thanks friends for visiting,

Peace & Blessing to all and 

God Bless America,

Barb

READY for FRAMING...

I finished the hem last night.  First I removed the 13th linen thread out from the border trim.  For me this gave a guide line to fold the linen for the hem.  I then stitched with my machine approx 1/4" beyond the omitted thread and trimmed the linen up to and close to the machine stitching.  

 

Folded back the linen using the omitted linen line for guidance, and using 'Liquid Stitch' (learned this from Marly) and a Q-tip (the kind used for manicuring), glued the hem.  I did not want any stitching showing on the front hemmed edge.

Next ... to the framer.  
YAAAAAAA!

Not sure when that will be cause I have to see my Neurosurgeon on 7/11 as I am having much difficulty walking upright.  5 years ago I had an X-stop implant between the 4th & 5th vertebrae for severe Sciatica.  It actually gave me my life back.  The x-rays taken yesterday show that the X-stop may have slipped out a little.  I surely do not want to be wheel chair bound, but then it could be worse than that.  
I have trust in the Man above and if it is His will, then so be it.

Anyways, hope your 4th was GREAT as was ours.  
Have a Super day & weekend with Peace and Blessings to all,

Barb

NOT SO BAD ... I LOVE IT ...

WHEEW...For me this is an accomplishment as I thought the border would take me forever.  

Actually, it went pleasantly faster than anticipated.

It is not pressed, nor the side seams sewn in place, but, besides the final finishing touches 

my X-stitchin' on this is DONE. 
YUP, it will be framed.

My only regret is that the flowers and green bird on the bottom fade into the linen...would have preferred them to be brighter ... BUT 

... that was not a change to be made as it is a copy of an original museum sampler.  
Of course, all my unintentional flaws make it mine.

None the less ...  

I LOVE IT!

Happy 4th of July everyone...

Remember, this is the 

"Land of the Free, with Liberty & Justice for ALL"... 
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"God Bless America"
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DOWN TO THE WIRE ...

Just wanted to show my latest WIP... I am finally down to the wire with just the border to do.  Then, it will be finished.  It has been 4 months, so does that tell you something about my speed and tenacity???
Don't look too closely as I have more than my fair share of mistakes.  Like I say, "that's good enough".  I am truely a 'primitive' sort of cross stitcher. 
Always learning something new with each project and lovin' it.

This is an 

Antique Needlework Adaptation by

Nan Lewis

Threadwork Primitives 

 & 

R. M. Martz

The Restoration of my Humble Spirit

entitled

Worke # 4 Ohio Treasure 

The pictures are not all that good, but it is the end of the day and this ole gal is getting tired.

So I will just say "that's good enough", for now.

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend...

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Primitive Lamb Pantry Cake...

Sometime ago, I purchased a "Griswold Lamb Cast Iron mold".  It had been painted green so I had son sand blast it to sort of restore it to its original state... meaning rusty (in due time).  We accomplished that and I wanted to see if I could make a Primitive Pantry cake from the mold.  This is the result, actually better than expected.  Not bad for a first time try.  Am loving it and now need to find a place to display my Primitive Lamb Pantry Cake.  

For now this will do.

Sitting on top of my Crock/Bucket Bench. 
Those white specks are the reflection of the sea salt that was used.

Enjoy the weekend all.  
It will be 90 today and tomorrow ... time to get some of my herbs potted. 

Peace & Blessings

and 

"God Bless America"

Barb

SAVED from the trash bin...

SAVED FROM THE TRASH...

This is the Prairie Schooler Santa that I ruined when attempting to turn it into an ornament.  It was my first try and the linen began to fray.    I actually had put it in  the trash.  After a good amount of thought he was retrieved as I spent too much time doing the stitching.  I trimmed away the frayed linen, did a blanket stitch at the same time sewing it to the wool.  The pillow backing is the same wool, sewn together around the edges, lightly stuffed, ironed out to flatten and VOILA ... A very primitive looking ornie that will more than likely be made to look more vintage with a sprinkling of my grungy mix of coffee, vanilla and cinnamon.

& 
Here he is...
looking more vintage.

Hope I have not bored you ... but, I am pleased with the end result 
and to think I was prepared to toss him out. 

As always, Peace and Blessings.

Thanks for visiting, 

Barb 

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Vibrant Rainbow

This Bright and beautiful Rainbow has been appearing in our garage as the morning sun is shining through the garage door window...onto the silvery backside of my husbands 'ARMY' decal that is affixed to the golf cart windshield and then reflecting onto the coverlet in our golf cart.  

Isn't it vibrant and beautiful ~ and only about 12" tall?


"God Bless America" 
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A snail's pace - progress is progress.

This is just an update on the sampler 
'Worke # 4 Ohio Treasure'   
that I have been working on... 

NOT much progress but it is progress.
I am working on the alphabet first 
then onto the cute birds & flowers.

Thanks for visiting ... 
Will be doing some baking today.  
Getting ready for the Family's Easter get together this weekend.
Wishing you a Happy & Blessed Easter,
Barb

IT'S A PILLOW ...

"Briar Rabbit" by La-D-Da, 

is completely finished.

Even though I have envisioned it framed from the start,

I made a decision to make it a decorator pillow 

inspired by a recent design

from Brenda Gervais ~ "Letters for Santa".

I took a chance trying to find the right color of 'ticking fabric'.

It was almost like looking for a needle in a haystack...but I got lucky.

After toning it down with walnut crystals I think I did good.

I used cluny lace trim instead of ric rac with which I am very pleased.

Yaaaa, another finished project and I am HAPPY!

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Next pattern I have already begun working on is an 

Antique Needlework Adaptation by

Nan Lewis

Threadwork Primitives 

 & 

R. M. Martz

The Restoration of my Humble Spirit

entitled

Worke # 4 Ohio Treasure

Not much to look at yet, 

but I am really excited about this sampler

This will not be a pillow, it WILL be framed...

Thanks for visiting ...

NEVER RAINS, JUST SNOWS!

Like the song says...

"It never rains in Southern California"   IT SNOWS!!!

From our patio looking out over the Golf course.

My St Frances of Asissi and Bunny statue and critters barn.

The Koi-less pond with a Palm tree in the background ...haaa, LUV it.

No golfers today ... YET

We are planning to move the end of this year to UTAH ... 
We are calling it California Exodus!!!

LOTS more snow there...YAaaaaaaaa!

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Here's a few more pics of my 
daughter, Sandy and grandson, Kyle...

They were surely having a great time.

Kody wants to help too! 
He even got some snow on his cute nose.

Their proud snowman ... crows finally got the carrot.


My Puppy Love, Kody says it's time to go in...It's gettin' cold out here.

Have a safe and warm day...

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BACK TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS . . .

I am usually very relieved when the "hectic holidays
(which I Truly Love)  are finally behind us.  

Now to finish, "Briar Rabbit" by La-D-Da, 

that I put aside to stitch 8 PS Santa Ornaments 

for 2012 Christmas.  

  It was a 'BIG' sigh of joy when I completed the set.  

Now to have this small & delightful Bunny Sampler ready for the framer next month

so we can enjoy him/her this year for Easter. 

 I am almost there . . . Yaaaaa!

Hope your holidays were spent healthy.  As for us,
one by one we came down with the 24 hour crud.

Good to be back and well...

Thanks for visiting.

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