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Friday, July 6, 2012

Ititty Bitty

I hope everyone in the US had a great 4th of July. Mine was quiet, just the way we wanted it. A cookout and a lot of stitching. Please excuse the picture. My neighbor is mowing his grass near my patio and I don't want to get dirt on it. It is a fun stitch. The silks are wonderful! The colors are beautiful. The weather is going to be in the 90's this week-end (cooler than most of you ) so I see time in the house with the A/C. I did put this little design in a box that I had. The fabric is a light blue color, not the white that the picture shows. Cheryl and I did some thrifting a couple of weeks ago. I found this darling sewing case for $20.00. I will be painting it when the weather isn't so humid. Haven't decided on the color yet. I love the shelf inside for spools of thread. So cute. The blue frog and the green frog are ceramic. These I found with Cheryl. The one with the pansies, I found in my basement while I was looking for some decorations. I bought this many years ago, while I lived in Georgia, at a craft fair. I put a small pair of scissors in it. I had totally forgotten that I had it. Please excuse the weird format. Blogger wasn't too friendly today. Thanks for all the comments on my last post. I appreciate them so much. Keep cool and safe. Until next time ..... Happy Stitching! Deborah

27 comments:

Carm said...

I like the color it is. But, I could also see it white with roses, too! Isn't the AC wonderful. Beautiful stitching.

Barb said...

Your WIP is so pretty. I also love the patriotic header.

Unknown said...

Itty Bitty is looking great! Wonderful thrift finds - especially the sewing box - terrific!

Margaret said...

Wow, love that sewing box and the frogs! Lovely WIP -- that is just so pretty! Love the pins and needles design too. Can't wait for cooler temps. Thank goodness for ac indeed!

carol fun said...

Love that piece you are working on - beautiful colors! And your flower frogs are cool - I don't think I've ever seen ceramic ones. I think a trip to the thrift store may be in my future - when it gets cooler! Its was over 100 today and that's the forecast for tomorrow. Thank goodness for AC!

Kaisievic said...

Great new stitching progress and I love your new sewing box. Happy 4th July to you.

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

Absolument merveilleux ! bisous de FRANCE

Michelle said...

Beautiful pieces x

butterfly said...

Lovely stitching Deborah, love the design you put onto your box never seen that one before its really nice.
Love your frogs, and wow that beautiful box what a beautiful sewing box , hugs.

Vinniey said...

Lovely colourful stitching! I just can't wait to see the sewing box in new color. It's must be gorgeous! I love the frog with pansies. Beautiful!

Lesleyanne said...

Lovely stitching. Your box finish is beautiful. Great finds.

Carol said...

I love the new sewing case that you found, Deborah...and your ceramic frogs are great, too. Don't you love it when you stumble across a hidden treasure in your very own house!

Your WIP is so pretty with all those lovely silks and I love the little box finish as well...

Hope your heat doesn't climb any higher--ours is supposed to break tomorrow and only be in the 80s on Monday--hooray!!

Catherine said...

Beautiful stitches and love Pins and Needles!!
Great finds ~ fabulous frogs and love that sewing chest!

Manuela said...

The stitchery is wonderful.
Lovely Colors.

Greetings Manuela

Julie said...

Stunning variation of colours in your latest project.

Heidi Kuijer said...

Who is Itty Bitty designed by? I just love it. The colors are beautiful.

Your sewing box is fabulous! Will you add something stitchy to it too?

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

Veronica said...

Those motifs in different colour silks is so pretty! Lovely progress so far. Cute pattern for a cute box :) I'm guessing you'll be keeping pins and needles in it? ^.^ What a find! Very cool looking sewing case. Cute ceramic frogs too.

Hugs,
Veronica.

BrendaS said...

Deborah -- Your WIP is so pretty with all those different silks!

Great finds for your stitching finishes and those flower frogs are just great.

Have a great week.

Melanie said...

I love the box finish and I don't blame you for not wanting to get dirt on your WIP! All that work!!!! It's fabulous. :)

Meari said...

Your WIP is lovely! Wonderful thrift finds, too.

Anne said...

Lovely WIP!! I love the different designs and threads you are using!! The pins and needles box is very sweet too. Wow you found that pansy frog in your basement?! Great find!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful stitching and I love the sewing box.

Karoline said...

Your wip is looking lovely and you got some great finds

Angela said...

You did a fantastic job on the pins n needles box! Great progress on your current project :)

Dani - tkdchick said...

That is a beautiful WIP you've got on the go.

Lovely little box!

Kathy Ellen said...

I love your beautiful Keslyn's design. As always, your stitching is absolutely gorgeous! Love the sweet little pins & needles design on that cute little box. Ohhhhhhh..... the little sewing chest is a real treasure, and I will look forward to seeing the color you choose to paint it.

Blessings!

Bekca said...

The sewing box is darling! I can't wait to see what colour you choose.
Best wishes.