tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60917805917023925092024-02-19T08:07:02.602-08:00Sew~AmySewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.comBlogger500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-57541938241052067002014-07-04T06:27:00.000-07:002014-07-04T06:27:42.335-07:00Hello and Goodbye<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hello</span><br />
I've been stitching just a little.<br />
The Monarch Butterfly is one of the things I have stitched.<br />
I love him. I had never beaded before and it ended up being really fun.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/41085319-31b2-470a-9beb-9fe6365705fd_zpsdb3cae2f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 41085319-31b2-470a-9beb-9fe6365705fd_zpsdb3cae2f.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/41085319-31b2-470a-9beb-9fe6365705fd_zpsdb3cae2f.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Another piece I stitched and finished is 'Always in My Heart'. Pattern by Heartstring Samplery.<br />
I love the colors in this pattern.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e226cc20-204d-4dd8-bcef-8b114bbb1166_zpsabe272f2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e226cc20-204d-4dd8-bcef-8b114bbb1166_zpsabe272f2.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e226cc20-204d-4dd8-bcef-8b114bbb1166_zpsabe272f2.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Geneva Joyce is my nana. She passed away in May. I stitched this piece and gave it to my mom on the day of my nana's memorial.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
Here is a photo of the female Bluebird in our yard. She was grabbing up worms to feed her babies this day. I haven't seen her in a really long time.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/849f179a-98e4-4152-976b-e8e74b378312_zpsc14e1516.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 849f179a-98e4-4152-976b-e8e74b378312_zpsc14e1516.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/849f179a-98e4-4152-976b-e8e74b378312_zpsc14e1516.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I wanted to stitch something with a Bluebird in it to remind me of her. I found this pattern by Snowflower Diaries. ~ Perfect<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/958d05af-93b1-4b5d-87b1-6ed0453de396_zps029c2605.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 958d05af-93b1-4b5d-87b1-6ed0453de396_zps029c2605.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/958d05af-93b1-4b5d-87b1-6ed0453de396_zps029c2605.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
What I'm working on now is 'The Bee Skep' by Blackbird Designs.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/a3dfcba8-c660-4e70-8335-f41b0baee91c_zpse933400b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo a3dfcba8-c660-4e70-8335-f41b0baee91c_zpse933400b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/a3dfcba8-c660-4e70-8335-f41b0baee91c_zpse933400b.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
The brick in the building is what called me to stitch this piece. My dad, grandfather and uncle were all masonry bricklayers. My dad built every house we've lived in while I was growing up. ( 3 houses). You should see the brick work in them. :)<br />
<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/b878ffc9-58f0-4bc1-a913-caf5db4d0b6f_zps98902f85.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo b878ffc9-58f0-4bc1-a913-caf5db4d0b6f_zps98902f85.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/b878ffc9-58f0-4bc1-a913-caf5db4d0b6f_zps98902f85.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I've been working in my flower gardens a lot. I love it outside and have a real hard time coming indoors. Even when it's 98 degrees outside.<br />
My family and I have been hiking a lot lately too.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/38e15b6b-130e-48ed-a2cc-e8e43885c462_zps7380f94c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 38e15b6b-130e-48ed-a2cc-e8e43885c462_zps7380f94c.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/38e15b6b-130e-48ed-a2cc-e8e43885c462_zps7380f94c.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
We've hiked to 5 different waterfalls in June along. :) Mother Nature is gorgeous!!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Goodbye</b></span><br />
So, I'm saying goodbye again for awhile. I don't know if I'll be back or not. I am still on Instagram and I am documenting my life through my Project Life. (which I love)<br />
Blogging seems more like a chore to me now and life is too short for that.<br />
I want to do what I enjoy which is....<br />
taking pictures,<br />
Project Life,<br />
playing in the yard,<br />
hiking,<br />
camping,<br />
and stitching.<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-29394426320443163282014-04-29T17:21:00.000-07:002014-04-29T17:21:28.171-07:00Taking A Tiny Break<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">In my backyard world</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love Spring and I love being outdoors during this time of year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/2fa2b240-9656-45b2-948f-3cb82f45cfcf_zps39b9f0dd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2fa2b240-9656-45b2-948f-3cb82f45cfcf_zps39b9f0dd.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/2fa2b240-9656-45b2-948f-3cb82f45cfcf_zps39b9f0dd.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/ca743c7b-b4ae-4f0b-9ed9-a95d4df10dcb_zpsf91e5439.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ca743c7b-b4ae-4f0b-9ed9-a95d4df10dcb_zpsf91e5439.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/ca743c7b-b4ae-4f0b-9ed9-a95d4df10dcb_zpsf91e5439.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
So, I've decided to take a blogging break to spend more time outdoors. I'll still be stitching... I love to stitch on my back porch. I'll still be reading my favorite blogs in the evening. I just won't be blogging the month of May.<br />
I am on Instagram and will continue to post photos of my stitching there. So if you're on Instagram, I am amystitches . With Instagram I don't need my computer to post a photo and you know I am a picture girl.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What I've been stitching...</span><br />
<br />
I've made a few of these 'project bags'<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/eda1e980-6725-444d-927e-eec245253a75_zpsfb3ffa37.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo eda1e980-6725-444d-927e-eec245253a75_zpsfb3ffa37.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/eda1e980-6725-444d-927e-eec245253a75_zpsfb3ffa37.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
The pattern is 'Bridget's Bagettes' by Atkinson Designs (I made changes to the size)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/37b3d20f-b47d-443e-976f-bd0e63340fbe_zpsfba7a1d1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 37b3d20f-b47d-443e-976f-bd0e63340fbe_zpsfba7a1d1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/37b3d20f-b47d-443e-976f-bd0e63340fbe_zpsfba7a1d1.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I love the clear vinyl on the front so you can see what and where everything is in the bag.<br />
<br />
This quilt inspired by a pattern called 'Busy City' by Empty Bobbin has been quilted<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/6f1d8767-c5e7-474e-9525-2311e70eda21_zps3a142b1c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 6f1d8767-c5e7-474e-9525-2311e70eda21_zps3a142b1c.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/6f1d8767-c5e7-474e-9525-2311e70eda21_zps3a142b1c.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
and just needs the binding put on. It's a wedding gift for my best friend. These are some of the Volkswagens they own.<br />
<br />
I've been stitching flowers in a basket and loving it. The colors in this piece are dreamy!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/2bda51bb-bb2a-4095-966d-43ff1afd0a52_zps4f8c0b5e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2bda51bb-bb2a-4095-966d-43ff1afd0a52_zps4f8c0b5e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/2bda51bb-bb2a-4095-966d-43ff1afd0a52_zps4f8c0b5e.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
It will be a gift so I don't want to say what it is just yet.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What I plan to work on next...</span><br />
<br />
I'm not sure<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/cf8399d2-dfbe-4060-9e41-f8d209195769_zps6b54a4f7.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo cf8399d2-dfbe-4060-9e41-f8d209195769_zps6b54a4f7.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/cf8399d2-dfbe-4060-9e41-f8d209195769_zps6b54a4f7.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
But I have these two patterns to choose from. I may start the 'Strawberry Sampler' because I have the linen already. I still need to order my linen for 'Home Is Where You Hang Your Needlework'.<br />
<br />
So goodbye for now. I will hopefully be back in June. Happy Stitching!! and Happy Spring!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-80565311187412044582014-04-21T13:58:00.000-07:002014-04-21T14:04:11.515-07:00Bluebirds and Shamrocks<div style="text-align: center;">
Bluebird Cabin stitched...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/d00fa2af-7357-4006-ab13-1d138e56f669_zps193fc12b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo d00fa2af-7357-4006-ab13-1d138e56f669_zps193fc12b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/d00fa2af-7357-4006-ab13-1d138e56f669_zps193fc12b.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I love the two toned door and the house in this one... and of course the Bluebirds.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/3c3c91ce-72d4-4834-9af3-77a4a4625550_zps8a64ec2d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3c3c91ce-72d4-4834-9af3-77a4a4625550_zps8a64ec2d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/3c3c91ce-72d4-4834-9af3-77a4a4625550_zps8a64ec2d.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I wasn't going to use the buttons but the owl button for this block is so cute that I am going to have to use him. (not pictured)<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
<br />
I finished stitching 'Shamrock Bunny' also.<br />
Pattern by Homespun Elegance<br />
Stitched on 30ct Weeks linen which I tea dyed a bit.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/d0d9afc6-1a0f-45f1-93bc-f1a9896e4088_zps4b6b8c77.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo d0d9afc6-1a0f-45f1-93bc-f1a9896e4088_zps4b6b8c77.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/d0d9afc6-1a0f-45f1-93bc-f1a9896e4088_zps4b6b8c77.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I may stitch these buttons at the bottom but haven't decided yet. I'll be making it into a little pillow with my Heather Ross shamrock fabric on the back.<br />
<br />
Most of my 'smalls' are Halloween or Christmas themed so I decided I needed another Spring one. This will make only my second Spring themed one. I do love it. The bunny's tail is a bunch of colonial knots so it sticks up a bit.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
A little peek of what I've been working on lately...<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/8f22bc44-a80d-484a-836c-b34726c24829_zpse5416a6f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 8f22bc44-a80d-484a-836c-b34726c24829_zpse5416a6f.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/8f22bc44-a80d-484a-836c-b34726c24829_zpse5416a6f.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I'm loving the colors in it so much! I can't give the details as of yet. It's going to be a gift and I don't want to give too much away.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In my backyard</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/bf7589da-a4b1-4f3c-aced-5505be96cca7_zps026b80de.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo bf7589da-a4b1-4f3c-aced-5505be96cca7_zps026b80de.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/bf7589da-a4b1-4f3c-aced-5505be96cca7_zps026b80de.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/16b04281-48ce-476a-94c6-43cd0c1327a4_zpsdc44d905.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 16b04281-48ce-476a-94c6-43cd0c1327a4_zpsdc44d905.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/16b04281-48ce-476a-94c6-43cd0c1327a4_zpsdc44d905.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-26295571393049153972014-04-14T07:04:00.000-07:002014-04-14T07:04:53.816-07:00She Feeds Them Well <div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">She Feeds Them Well</span></b><br />
By The Scarlett House<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/3be2f139-c4e5-4531-8736-e046e4e0e130_zps3d6b2303.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3be2f139-c4e5-4531-8736-e046e4e0e130_zps3d6b2303.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/3be2f139-c4e5-4531-8736-e046e4e0e130_zps3d6b2303.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Stitched on 40 ct Cedar Plank<br />
One over one with a little 'tent stitch' throw in there.<br />
I changed a lot of my floss colors, but I wrote the changes down so if you have a question about a color you can ask.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e3526c0f-fb1f-436e-837c-dfb36ef6c1e8_zps550bc389.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e3526c0f-fb1f-436e-837c-dfb36ef6c1e8_zps550bc389.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e3526c0f-fb1f-436e-837c-dfb36ef6c1e8_zps550bc389.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Can I tell you that I enjoyed every single stitch of this piece. It was so fun to stitch and see all the little birds come to life. One of the color changes I made was the shirt. I wear brown a lot (it's one of my favorite colors) so I made her shirt brown instead of the striped blue and white. I also made my grass a bit greener. When I started this piece, I was missing Spring and all the green that comes with it.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/f40c9f30-a349-4467-9754-96a69fc1d30a_zps5205b1e6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo f40c9f30-a349-4467-9754-96a69fc1d30a_zps5205b1e6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/f40c9f30-a349-4467-9754-96a69fc1d30a_zps5205b1e6.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Here ^^^ , you can see a bit of the 'tent stitch'. It is in the little plant with red circle flowers and a little brown bird sitting on top. It is stitched one thread crossed over one thread... and on 40 ct! It was a little tedious at first but then it kind-of grow on me. I love the way it turned out.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/be136e0a-639a-4fcf-80b3-d34cc49510c2_zps5969dc3d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo be136e0a-639a-4fcf-80b3-d34cc49510c2_zps5969dc3d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/be136e0a-639a-4fcf-80b3-d34cc49510c2_zps5969dc3d.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Spring has Sprung</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/2c7cd7d7-e889-490c-965c-3f2073bfa5de_zpsf2329172.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2c7cd7d7-e889-490c-965c-3f2073bfa5de_zpsf2329172.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/2c7cd7d7-e889-490c-965c-3f2073bfa5de_zpsf2329172.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
A snail I found in my yard while pulling weeds last week!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/3493de25-a5d7-4aaf-87a0-06894dbf10f1_zpsdcef39bd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3493de25-a5d7-4aaf-87a0-06894dbf10f1_zpsdcef39bd.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/3493de25-a5d7-4aaf-87a0-06894dbf10f1_zpsdcef39bd.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Bees in my trees! ~ Love<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/b3dc3bfc-df15-4a0c-a985-bd219a2deef4_zpsd30aedfd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo b3dc3bfc-df15-4a0c-a985-bd219a2deef4_zpsd30aedfd.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/b3dc3bfc-df15-4a0c-a985-bd219a2deef4_zpsd30aedfd.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
And camping season has started! Our first camping trip of the year was this weekend. The weather couldn't have been any better. We had the most wonderful time!<br />
I love Spring!!</div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-81059440182741285572014-04-04T11:37:00.001-07:002014-04-04T11:37:20.573-07:00Can't Stop<div style="text-align: center;">
My house needs to be cleaned.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There are piles of laundry to be done.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The yard is a mess.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There is food to be bought and people to be fed.<br />
So many errands to run, I don't know where to start.<br />
I have one hundred other things that NEED to be done,<br />
but I can't stop stitching ...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/396ddb47-cbde-40a6-9467-453f11da5ce0_zpsae910db6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 396ddb47-cbde-40a6-9467-453f11da5ce0_zpsae910db6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/396ddb47-cbde-40a6-9467-453f11da5ce0_zpsae910db6.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
It's a sickness.<br />
It's my addiction.<br />
It's my therapy.<br />
<br />
~~~~~~~~<br />
Pattern : "Bluebird Cabin" , Frosty Forest #5<br />
By Country Cottage Needleworks<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-11866682565892389872014-03-27T16:09:00.001-07:002014-03-27T16:09:57.482-07:00Loving Every Stitch<div style="text-align: center;">
Here is the progress I've made on 'She Feeds Them Well'<br />
I've loved every single stitch.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/4f9ba85f-8944-4147-a720-05a225cabbd0_zpsb7b35803.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 4f9ba85f-8944-4147-a720-05a225cabbd0_zpsb7b35803.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/4f9ba85f-8944-4147-a720-05a225cabbd0_zpsb7b35803.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I've changed some floss colors. The shirt is one of them, it was supposed to be stripped blue and a cream color, but I love the color brown and wear it often so I changed it.<br />
Also... I'm having to stitch a new (for me) stitch called the 'tent stitch'. It's called for a couple of times in this pattern and I'm still not sure I'm doing it correct but it seems to look ok.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/4cb7261c-8ca3-4c3c-8469-75ce95b8ba4f_zps3e0a8441.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 4cb7261c-8ca3-4c3c-8469-75ce95b8ba4f_zps3e0a8441.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/4cb7261c-8ca3-4c3c-8469-75ce95b8ba4f_zps3e0a8441.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
You can see in this photo I've used the 'tent stitch' in the n , d , h and o. It would probably be an easier stitch if I wasn't doing it on 40ct. It is seriously testing my eye sight. lol<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Frog and Toad update..</span><br />
I am slowly cutting out frogs and toads to be sewn.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/cbe237a6-527f-479d-80fd-b9a40bd61e8d_zpsd296f994.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo cbe237a6-527f-479d-80fd-b9a40bd61e8d_zpsd296f994.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/cbe237a6-527f-479d-80fd-b9a40bd61e8d_zpsd296f994.jpg" /></a></span><br />
I think I may be up to 24 finished ones now.<br />
I may try to sew these little guys up tomorrow... that will give me 31. :)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just for fun ~ Throw Back Thursday</span><br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/bf329820-67d5-4c96-98dc-d578499f2cc1_zpsf97f2663.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo bf329820-67d5-4c96-98dc-d578499f2cc1_zpsf97f2663.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/bf329820-67d5-4c96-98dc-d578499f2cc1_zpsf97f2663.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I found this old photo from 18 years ago... me stitching. I still stitch in the same place (not that bed but in bed) and I still use that exact same hoop. LOL <br />
<br />
Happy stitching! Where do you stitch at??<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-995976322351044192014-03-18T12:36:00.000-07:002014-03-18T12:36:12.072-07:00Snowy Friends<div style="text-align: center;">
Snowy Friends</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
#4 in the "Frosty Forest" series.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/43f4678a-ae15-43ee-af7b-10fea8fdaf9c_zpsb8ced5aa.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 43f4678a-ae15-43ee-af7b-10fea8fdaf9c_zpsb8ced5aa.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/43f4678a-ae15-43ee-af7b-10fea8fdaf9c_zpsb8ced5aa.jpg" /></a><br />
I'm still loving this series so much. Next months block is called 'Bluebird Cabin'.... perfect!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/590275ea-bdfb-46d0-b8af-feefee8289b2_zps5d037b54.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 590275ea-bdfb-46d0-b8af-feefee8289b2_zps5d037b54.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/590275ea-bdfb-46d0-b8af-feefee8289b2_zps5d037b54.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Designer is<a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/frostyforest.html"> Country Cottage Needleworks.</a><br />
<br />
I don't think I've shown my new start. I started it a week or two ago... I was itching to stitch birds.<br />
It is 'She Feeds Them Well' by The Scarlett House.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/f22bd88b-db03-4f8d-81e7-f93a4888cc76_zpsf4ad5ac2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo f22bd88b-db03-4f8d-81e7-f93a4888cc76_zpsf4ad5ac2.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/f22bd88b-db03-4f8d-81e7-f93a4888cc76_zpsf4ad5ac2.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I have changed the floss for the grass from a GA Chamomile to a WDW Moss. In hopes that Spring would come soon and I would once again see beautiful bright green grass.<br />
No such luck yet... we got snow again yesterday.<br />
~~~~~~~o~~~~~~<br />
<br />
My sweet chipmunk Alvin popped out to see me on Saturday before the snow. I loaded him up with food and warned him about the weather that was coming.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/9eecdde1-fbe5-4be4-8097-6ea2a0530e49_zps90e8572c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 9eecdde1-fbe5-4be4-8097-6ea2a0530e49_zps90e8572c.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/9eecdde1-fbe5-4be4-8097-6ea2a0530e49_zps90e8572c.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Oh Spring, please hurry up and get here.<br />
Happy stitching.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-18619923353693500592014-03-11T08:31:00.000-07:002014-03-12T12:13:58.612-07:00Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">In my hoop</span></b>~ Frost Forest #4</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm excited about stitching the squirrel, acorns and the rabbit (already stitched). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The trees in this one make me smile too.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="333" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" nbsp="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hazydaisy01/13084807353/player/a2f52e4ae4" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sewn</span></b>~ Some drink coasters for a friend.<br />
He owns a VW bus and camps with us and he has a little chihuahua too.<br />
Ignore the chihuahua hair all over the chair in the background. This IS my chihuahua's chair and I was in a hurry when I took the photo. I wanted to gets these cute little coasters mailed off to TN as soon as possible.<br />
My friend is also a veterinarian so he won't mind the added dog hair. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="333" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" nbsp="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hazydaisy01/13084799843/player/2da77005f2" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">In my backyard</span></b>~ Hahaha, not really. But this incredibly cool vulture was about 2 streets over.<br />
I took my son to snowboard on a big hill down the road and while watching him, I spotted two vultures.<br />
I love them.<br />
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="334" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" nbsp="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hazydaisy01/12959896603/player/64a7f83cb5" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe><br />
<br />
I've been looking for a cross stitch pattern with vultures in it. If you know of one, I'd love to hear what it is.<br />
I did purchase '<a href="http://blackbird-designs.blogspot.com/2013/08/look-out-market-here-we-come.html"> Away We Ride' by Blackbird Designs</a> thinking I could change the three crow looking birds in it to look more like vultures.<br />
<br />
Happy stitching!</div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-68610619798127854782014-03-03T11:08:00.000-08:002014-03-03T11:08:46.281-08:00Stitching, Adventure and Amphibians <div style="text-align: center;">
So much has been going on that I've had little time to stitch.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did have a chance to stitch a 'staff challenge' piece... twice.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First off, let me tell you just in case you're near Richmond, Va this coming weekend...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.quiltingadventures.com/">Quilting Adventures</a> is having 2 Virginia cross stitch designers coming for an Open House!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's March 8th, 10am to 3pm </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's the link:<a href="http://store.quiltingadventures.com/stores_app/calendar-event-view.asp?Store_id=903&page_Id=50&EventID=48240&year=2014&month=3"> Open House</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We are having a cross stitch 'staff challenge' for the Open House...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I decided to stitch one of<a href="http://www.plainfancymerchant.blogspot.com/"> Sandra Sullivan (Homespun Elegance)'s designs.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I ended up stitching it twice because I love stitching with just one strand of floss (right) but you really can't see the variegation in the thread because the linen count is so low (30 ct). I stitched it again (left) using two strands of floss and can see the variegation much better.</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/1ad1f075-a925-4c67-9186-be10465063d6_zps947211e7.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 1ad1f075-a925-4c67-9186-be10465063d6_zps947211e7.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/1ad1f075-a925-4c67-9186-be10465063d6_zps947211e7.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I am going to try to make a floss tag using <a href="http://thetwistedstitcher.blogspot.com/">Vonna ~ The Twisted Stitcher's</a> tutorial.<br />
Fingers crossed! I love stitching but the finishing part always scares me. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/ac8fefdb-22d9-48f8-934b-7adbc11d496f_zps736c4aaa.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ac8fefdb-22d9-48f8-934b-7adbc11d496f_zps736c4aaa.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/ac8fefdb-22d9-48f8-934b-7adbc11d496f_zps736c4aaa.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
A new start... <a href="http://thescarletthouse.blogspot.com/2013/05/she-feeds-them-well.html">'She Feeds them Well', designed by Scarlett House</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/42f73488-fec5-46db-af2e-297f74561f79_zps7348b8bd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 42f73488-fec5-46db-af2e-297f74561f79_zps7348b8bd.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/42f73488-fec5-46db-af2e-297f74561f79_zps7348b8bd.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I can't wait to stitch all those birds.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
Last week we took the kids on an adventure.<br />
We went to the Falls in<a href="http://ncforestservice.gov/contacts/dsf.htm"> DuPont State Park</a>, NC , we went to the<a href="http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/"> Georgia Aquarium</a> and then went to<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Mountain"> Stone Mountain </a> which is right outside of Atlanta , Ga.<br />
<img alt=" photo 7e284a19-b8b8-4e6b-97de-993ad239d82b_zps4538823d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/7e284a19-b8b8-4e6b-97de-993ad239d82b_zps4538823d.jpg" /><br />
<br />
It was all so wonderful! ~ Spending time with the family was wonderful too! I just can't get enough of them.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
<br />
Last week I also took a <a href="http://www.aza.org/frogwatch/"> FrogWatch </a>class. Talk about fun!! We got to listen to and learn the 19 frog and toad calls in and around my area... Virginia.<br />
The calls are amazing. Frogs and toads are declining in some areas and these cute little critters are very important. Plus they're adorable and I don't want them to disappear.<br />
Once I learn my croaks, I can register and start logging in the frogs and toads I hear.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/f24c1940-5564-4589-ba3e-19322c31d9b3_zpsfe0e81a9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo f24c1940-5564-4589-ba3e-19322c31d9b3_zpsfe0e81a9.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/f24c1940-5564-4589-ba3e-19322c31d9b3_zpsfe0e81a9.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
This is a photo of 'Puff the magic Toad'. She is at<a href="http://maymont.org/"> Maymont </a>where I took my FrogWatch class.<br />
I'm in love!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-57405493901247775302014-02-19T11:09:00.000-08:002014-02-19T11:09:59.317-08:00Stitching Nature<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/2c2d98fd-c098-4e75-a533-2303bad92ff0_zps8c057b85.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2c2d98fd-c098-4e75-a533-2303bad92ff0_zps8c057b85.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/2c2d98fd-c098-4e75-a533-2303bad92ff0_zps8c057b85.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e0099bbd-d0b1-4fd6-ba7a-b01406ecb9a5_zpsbca7908c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e0099bbd-d0b1-4fd6-ba7a-b01406ecb9a5_zpsbca7908c.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e0099bbd-d0b1-4fd6-ba7a-b01406ecb9a5_zpsbca7908c.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/3b3ead25-e25f-4168-b67d-b653baf221fd_zpsca53f656.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3b3ead25-e25f-4168-b67d-b653baf221fd_zpsca53f656.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/3b3ead25-e25f-4168-b67d-b653baf221fd_zpsca53f656.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
And loving that the sun came out...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/651166c7-ea21-4633-8469-32cec22ea1d5_zpsa7a19977.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 651166c7-ea21-4633-8469-32cec22ea1d5_zpsa7a19977.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/651166c7-ea21-4633-8469-32cec22ea1d5_zpsa7a19977.jpg" /></a></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-64064705464743970672014-02-14T11:46:00.000-08:002014-02-14T11:46:22.689-08:00Loving Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Loving lately...</span><br />
This frog</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/decd1839-d679-4bc7-a2a7-f9835f62d954_zps6665f589.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo decd1839-d679-4bc7-a2a7-f9835f62d954_zps6665f589.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/decd1839-d679-4bc7-a2a7-f9835f62d954_zps6665f589.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
My stitching bag that my good friend Phoebe made me!<br />
I love everything about it and often have to stop stitching so I can stare at it.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/4bdf5a38-b979-4b15-be38-8fb910dab274_zpsc5b4c3e1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 4bdf5a38-b979-4b15-be38-8fb910dab274_zpsc5b4c3e1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/4bdf5a38-b979-4b15-be38-8fb910dab274_zpsc5b4c3e1.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
This series...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/8558c3db-b6b7-4b0c-a43c-2396c52824b3_zpsade4b88b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 8558c3db-b6b7-4b0c-a43c-2396c52824b3_zpsade4b88b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/8558c3db-b6b7-4b0c-a43c-2396c52824b3_zpsade4b88b.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
The old photos I found at my parent's home. This one is my brother and I.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/861e6c60-bd56-47bf-a812-a24b6e3e260b_zps7f0caecf.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 861e6c60-bd56-47bf-a812-a24b6e3e260b_zps7f0caecf.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/861e6c60-bd56-47bf-a812-a24b6e3e260b_zps7f0caecf.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
The squirrel prof bird feeder my husband bought me and all the birds I get to watch daily.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/ca5d5a7b-d4ac-4fd2-85da-670bbf4aa8e8_zps95f814af.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ca5d5a7b-d4ac-4fd2-85da-670bbf4aa8e8_zps95f814af.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/ca5d5a7b-d4ac-4fd2-85da-670bbf4aa8e8_zps95f814af.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Stitching 'Frosty Forest'.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/6cef9310-d4c8-4ad4-82cb-d56caffcd2ef_zpsc4544317.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 6cef9310-d4c8-4ad4-82cb-d56caffcd2ef_zpsc4544317.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/6cef9310-d4c8-4ad4-82cb-d56caffcd2ef_zpsc4544317.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I love that they closed my daughter's college because of the snow and I got to see her this week.<br />
(she looks like she is crying but she laughing at our chihuahua and how much he hates the snow)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/ca5ed707-f800-4d12-a8c8-24050bb04984_zps79d679fc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ca5ed707-f800-4d12-a8c8-24050bb04984_zps79d679fc.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/ca5ed707-f800-4d12-a8c8-24050bb04984_zps79d679fc.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I'm loving tomato sandwiches but I won't post a photo of one because food photos gross me out. LOL<br />
I'm loving my electric blanket,<br />
the coffee my husband makes me every morning,<br />
and my simple life.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-68428097340569657742014-02-10T09:20:00.000-08:002014-02-10T09:20:44.414-08:00My Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
I spent most of the weekend with my parents,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
enjoying their company, visiting family, stitching in front of the fire</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and getting my taxes done. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/f9be6db7-78f4-4db4-ad99-8fc813c0eb8a_zpsdc20ea51.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo f9be6db7-78f4-4db4-ad99-8fc813c0eb8a_zpsdc20ea51.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/f9be6db7-78f4-4db4-ad99-8fc813c0eb8a_zpsdc20ea51.jpg" /></a><br />
My dad always has a fire going in the Winter and I love it.<br />
I am still working on #3 of Frosty Forest.<br />
I'm not using the buttons so I replaced this month button which was a white dove to a stitched robin.<br />
Once I finish stitching the whole block I will post closer photos.<br />
~~~~~<br />
While I was down visiting my parents I got to stop by and see my Nana.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/cf7206fd-df22-4ae2-8b86-4f43a9934e40_zpsd615d957.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo cf7206fd-df22-4ae2-8b86-4f43a9934e40_zpsd615d957.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/cf7206fd-df22-4ae2-8b86-4f43a9934e40_zpsd615d957.jpg" /></a><br />
I hadn't seen her in almost a year. ( She is whom I get my young looking genes from. lol)<br />
I actually haven't been to my Nana's house in years, probably 10 years. When I am down that way it is usually for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas and the family will get together at my Aunt's house or my cousin's house. I remembered there being an old sampler in her back bedroom so I took the opportunity to check it out and photograph it.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/21fe9fd9-e819-4ac5-955f-2ffafc36270e_zps2b192544.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 21fe9fd9-e819-4ac5-955f-2ffafc36270e_zps2b192544.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/21fe9fd9-e819-4ac5-955f-2ffafc36270e_zps2b192544.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Here it is, from 1843. It was hard to photograph without a glare on the glass so I had to get it at an angle.<br />
~~~~~<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Sweetest Dragon Yarn Bowl</span><br />
My daughter has started to crochet so for her birthday this year I had a yarn bowl made for her.<br />
I found a lady on Etsy who makes yarn bowls and asked her if she could make one with <a href="http://howtotrainyourdragon.wikia.com/wiki/Toothless">'Toothless' </a>from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892769/">'How To Train Your Dragon'</a>. <br />
She said she would love to try.<br />
(My daughter loves dragons and fell in love with Toothless when she saw that movie.)<br />
The bowl arrive last week and it turned out so adorable...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/795eeda0-6816-475c-b72d-a3e674f25b22_zps01826553.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 795eeda0-6816-475c-b72d-a3e674f25b22_zps01826553.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/795eeda0-6816-475c-b72d-a3e674f25b22_zps01826553.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
His body wraps around the bowl. The lady who made the yarn bowl is Toni McPhee. Her Etsy shop is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverClay?ref=search_shop_redirect">CleverClay </a>and I think she did an amazing job!<br />
My daughter loves him too!<br />
The yarn in the bowl now is my poor attempt at knitting. lol<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-22480846977618778312014-01-31T05:58:00.002-08:002014-01-31T06:01:50.952-08:00{This Moment}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">{This Moment}</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5px;"> A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 19.5px;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/6c081c03-8e12-44f8-a716-9c685da51bdd_zpsa6755a2e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 6c081c03-8e12-44f8-a716-9c685da51bdd_zpsa6755a2e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/6c081c03-8e12-44f8-a716-9c685da51bdd_zpsa6755a2e.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
SouleMama 's<a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2014/01/this-moment-4.html"> {This Moment} </a></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-47881522449232133642014-01-29T12:46:00.001-08:002014-01-29T12:46:42.606-08:00Scrappy Frog and Toad Update<div style="text-align: center;">
All of my projects seem to be WIPs right now.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I feel like I always pick the most complicated and time consuming projects.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I guess it's what I like. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am still on block #10 of <a href="http://www.crabapplehillstudio.com/hocuspocusville.html">HocusPocusVille,</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think I have 27 blocks made for my <a href="http://www.thefarmerswifequilt.com/">'Farmer's Wife'</a> and there are about 111.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm stitching <a href="http://ww.rosewoodxstitch.com/catalog.php?item=62">'And A Forest Grew</a>' and it's pretty big. (I'm loving it so much)<br />
Also I am on block #3 of <a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/frostyforest.html">Frosty Forest </a>which will be a 9 month stitchery. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then I have my Scappy Frog and Toad...<br />
Only 28 made.<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/a6d8c892-6ada-4f61-9b65-6c2279f81088_zps9398b738.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo a6d8c892-6ada-4f61-9b65-6c2279f81088_zps9398b738.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/a6d8c892-6ada-4f61-9b65-6c2279f81088_zps9398b738.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
It's really called 'Frog Pond' but I changed the name because I love toads just as much as frogs. So I'm making my little amphibians look like frogs and toads.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e9a670d7-8fb5-4784-b215-4596e7df390c_zps0f96ba3b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e9a670d7-8fb5-4784-b215-4596e7df390c_zps0f96ba3b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e9a670d7-8fb5-4784-b215-4596e7df390c_zps0f96ba3b.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I've added a few frogs and toad on logs also...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/850b6a05-358d-4fe4-93bb-c3318c1382d2_zps99e6c83e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 850b6a05-358d-4fe4-93bb-c3318c1382d2_zps99e6c83e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/850b6a05-358d-4fe4-93bb-c3318c1382d2_zps99e6c83e.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
but I'm not sure if they be in the center , middle ring or outer ring yet.<br />
These guys are a tedious little block to made.<br />
It takes me almost 2 hours to cut out and sew two.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/6e6ea35a-5a52-45b0-9bd7-2b2f0fcf7b0b_zpse91791bd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 6e6ea35a-5a52-45b0-9bd7-2b2f0fcf7b0b_zpse91791bd.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/6e6ea35a-5a52-45b0-9bd7-2b2f0fcf7b0b_zpse91791bd.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
But in the end, if that ever comes, I know I will love this quilt!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In my backyard...</span><br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/eeefef82-683e-4305-aa10-b05ccca2592d_zps6f4d19ae.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo eeefef82-683e-4305-aa10-b05ccca2592d_zps6f4d19ae.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/eeefef82-683e-4305-aa10-b05ccca2592d_zps6f4d19ae.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
We've had snow a few times.<br />
I love a good snow but I'm pretty over it now and am positively ready for Spring.<br />
I miss my chipmunk, the bees, the frogs and toads<br />
the caterpillars and the butterflies.<br />
I even miss the spiders.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-59063785759898462472014-01-21T08:07:00.001-08:002014-01-21T10:02:29.801-08:00Aussie Baubles<div style="text-align: center;">
I bought this kit 2 or 3 years ago. I bought it because my son who is animal crazy,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
loves Australian animals and wants to visit or live in Australia one day. (because of their cool animals)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/22de990c-e2f4-4328-9da1-3d99d241653e_zps1eecca6d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 22de990c-e2f4-4328-9da1-3d99d241653e_zps1eecca6d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/22de990c-e2f4-4328-9da1-3d99d241653e_zps1eecca6d.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
This is block 3 of a whole Aussie animal Christmas quilt and the pattern is by<a href="http://pineneedles.com/index.asp"> McKenna Ryan.</a><br />
So, I started it years ago thinking I would give it to my son for Christmas that year.<br />
I had all the pieces fused and cut out ready to add to the background but<br />
it never got done,<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/493648f9-c08f-4634-9ea2-ababa1463e6f_zpsb441bb70.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 493648f9-c08f-4634-9ea2-ababa1463e6f_zpsb441bb70.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/493648f9-c08f-4634-9ea2-ababa1463e6f_zpsb441bb70.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
until now! I finally pulled it back out and was determined to finish it up.<br />
My son's birthday is in February so now it will be a birthday gift for this year.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/71d3c7d7-b900-4acf-b21e-f529008cfb12_zpsd5f04431.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 71d3c7d7-b900-4acf-b21e-f529008cfb12_zpsd5f04431.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/71d3c7d7-b900-4acf-b21e-f529008cfb12_zpsd5f04431.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I quilted it while watching one of my favorite musicals, 'The Fiddler on the Roof'. And as my son came in to see the progress! Yes, even though it's a gift for him... he knows about it and has watched the progression of the little quilt. I love that he gets excited about it's progress (and the animals on it) and can see the work that his mom has put into it.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/3fab4999-8483-49ac-a40c-f663d66edbf7_zps49e74f78.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3fab4999-8483-49ac-a40c-f663d66edbf7_zps49e74f78.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/3fab4999-8483-49ac-a40c-f663d66edbf7_zps49e74f78.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/d08f7345-9cc0-4caa-9740-1deade7e6480_zps7ade0fdc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo d08f7345-9cc0-4caa-9740-1deade7e6480_zps7ade0fdc.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/d08f7345-9cc0-4caa-9740-1deade7e6480_zps7ade0fdc.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
We both think it turned out super cute!<br />
<br />
The animals from left to right : a<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_glider"> Sugar Glider,</a> a<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrotis"> Bilby </a>, a<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawny_Frogmouth"> Tawny Frogmouth </a>(which is my fav of the 4), another Sugar Glider and a<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kookaburra"> Kookaburra.</a> </div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-10570533384308685522014-01-09T13:18:00.000-08:002014-01-09T13:18:25.133-08:00And A Forest Grew<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In my stitching world...</b></span><br />
It's growing and I am loving it</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/0a030d4d-c707-4dde-b5f2-b81d5aa1f0cc_zps9f908864.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 0a030d4d-c707-4dde-b5f2-b81d5aa1f0cc_zps9f908864.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/0a030d4d-c707-4dde-b5f2-b81d5aa1f0cc_zps9f908864.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
'And A Forest Grew' by Karen Kluba of Rosewood Manor<br />
I love the details... all the different trees and animals. Lots of birds...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/44e691bf-6b3d-4edd-8de7-e2ee09e1ee5c_zps517e4150.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 44e691bf-6b3d-4edd-8de7-e2ee09e1ee5c_zps517e4150.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/44e691bf-6b3d-4edd-8de7-e2ee09e1ee5c_zps517e4150.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/9d234510-4890-41a8-a73a-e5a094575b45_zps7001ce91.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 9d234510-4890-41a8-a73a-e5a094575b45_zps7001ce91.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/9d234510-4890-41a8-a73a-e5a094575b45_zps7001ce91.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(The linen is white, not light blue. I took the photos at dusk)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
One of my 'stitching' New Year's Resolutions (goals) is to work on and try to finish stitching my 'And A Forest Grew'. If I don't finish, that is ok. I will enjoy every stitch!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In my backyard world...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/f3bd265a-dc95-4c90-96d9-ee780d1e319b_zps763e00f6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo f3bd265a-dc95-4c90-96d9-ee780d1e319b_zps763e00f6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/f3bd265a-dc95-4c90-96d9-ee780d1e319b_zps763e00f6.jpg" /></a></b></span><br />
\<br />
My husband surprised me with a cool Squirrel Buster bird feeder this week.<br />
I just put it up today so we'll see how Jeffery the Ninja squirrel likes that!<br />
This little guy likes to watch me through my kitchen window to make sure I am going to feed him daily.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In my world lately..</b></span><br />
My sweet children took me to the Virginia Historic Society to see a quilt show.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e9d28ec4-dbf1-4237-a0fe-56c8284cd786_zps7964a31e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e9d28ec4-dbf1-4237-a0fe-56c8284cd786_zps7964a31e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e9d28ec4-dbf1-4237-a0fe-56c8284cd786_zps7964a31e.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
It was called "The Great Western Virginia Cover-Up : Historic Quilts & Bedcovers".<br />
It was an exhibition from the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum of Ferrum Colllege.<br />
I think my children even enjoyed it a little bit.<br />
My youngest was going around trying to figure out which quilt was oldest.<br />
<br />
Happy Stitching<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-13844407658841655772014-01-03T08:27:00.000-08:002014-01-03T08:29:07.244-08:00Snowy Deer<div style="text-align: center;">
My favorite so far...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
'Snowy Deer'</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/9185406c-c320-4991-9fc0-1b9e143e0fde_zps938ac550.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 9185406c-c320-4991-9fc0-1b9e143e0fde_zps938ac550.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/9185406c-c320-4991-9fc0-1b9e143e0fde_zps938ac550.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
This is the second block in the 'Frosty Forest' series.<br />
I'm not using the buttons...so where the snowflake button would have gone,<br />
I stitched a female cardinal flying.<br />
I love her.<br />
I love the trees in this block too. The colors are gorgeous!<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/bd0fdbea-0c25-4c4f-91e3-6b799f8ee16e_zps11a3a9a8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo bd0fdbea-0c25-4c4f-91e3-6b799f8ee16e_zps11a3a9a8.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/bd0fdbea-0c25-4c4f-91e3-6b799f8ee16e_zps11a3a9a8.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I can't wait to get the next block.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In my backyard...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/2c19c0de-01b1-4562-bd2e-efb1a0c2f661_zps0bb30af5.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2c19c0de-01b1-4562-bd2e-efb1a0c2f661_zps0bb30af5.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/2c19c0de-01b1-4562-bd2e-efb1a0c2f661_zps0bb30af5.jpg" /></a></span><br />
<br />
My sweet female cardinal!!<br />
<br />
Our Christmas decorations are mostly taken down and I am a bit sad about that.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/c686a5b6-f065-4a59-be31-1e30bdc5bd09_zpsfabf5169.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo c686a5b6-f065-4a59-be31-1e30bdc5bd09_zpsfabf5169.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/c686a5b6-f065-4a59-be31-1e30bdc5bd09_zpsfabf5169.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
My Pooh Bear ornaments are put away. I've had this one since I was 7 years old.<br />
I am happy that the house is less crowded though.<br />
We rearranged the furniture back and I vacuumed all the pine needles up.<br />
Now back to stitching and sewing!<br />
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years Eve and<br />
New Years Day!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-69445300173300196932013-12-28T11:23:00.000-08:002013-12-28T11:24:15.774-08:00Frogs On A Log and A Raccoon <div style="text-align: center;">
I am loving this series so far....'Frosty Forest'. Here is 'Raccoon Cabin' finished ... adorable, right?! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love the raccoon.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not using the buttons so instead I stitched a Bluebird where the bird button would have gone. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
.<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/6eb2f79a-6932-46f2-a3d6-ff7698b1bcb4_zps55dda4d6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 6eb2f79a-6932-46f2-a3d6-ff7698b1bcb4_zps55dda4d6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/6eb2f79a-6932-46f2-a3d6-ff7698b1bcb4_zps55dda4d6.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now that I stand back and look at it, I see a few mistakes that I need to fix but those will have to wait because I've received #2 'Snowy Deer' and can't wait to start it. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Designs by Country Cottage Needleworks</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Stitching on 36ct Edinboro Pearl Grey</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The new quilt I am starting...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Scrappy Frog and Toad</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e9a670d7-8fb5-4784-b215-4596e7df390c_zps0f96ba3b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e9a670d7-8fb5-4784-b215-4596e7df390c_zps0f96ba3b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e9a670d7-8fb5-4784-b215-4596e7df390c_zps0f96ba3b.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I found the pattern in a book someone was giving away. It's called 'Quilts for Kids' by Carolann Palmer. I don't know if you know but I am a big frog and toad lover, so when I saw the 'Frog Pond' pattern I grabbed it up.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/b521d323-64f3-42bc-8f52-5cfd0266d553_zpsd90fd898.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo b521d323-64f3-42bc-8f52-5cfd0266d553_zpsd90fd898.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/b521d323-64f3-42bc-8f52-5cfd0266d553_zpsd90fd898.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I am going to try to use as much of my own fabric as I can (scrappy). So far I've made 3 frogs. The crazy cutting and angles make the blocks a little time consuming but they are turning out really cute. There are 60 frogs/toad to be made sooo I'll be working on them for awhile. hahaha<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/45897fba-0e22-4a0c-a94c-f5dac2987d7d_zps988e2019.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 45897fba-0e22-4a0c-a94c-f5dac2987d7d_zps988e2019.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/45897fba-0e22-4a0c-a94c-f5dac2987d7d_zps988e2019.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday! We sure did! I think I will keep our tree up a bit longer... it's so beautiful I hate to take it down just yet. Truth be told, I was still listening to Christmas music yesterday ( the 27th) while working on my Project Life. </div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-19190073372698592212013-12-18T11:56:00.002-08:002013-12-19T06:18:42.771-08:00Some Handmade Goodies<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm going to show a few of the Holiday gifts I've made </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
because I am pretty sure these people don't read my blog.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First is the Tardis potholder for my son's teacher.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/0a22b9bb-b82f-4526-ab1b-e663d7e7376b_zps6ccb63a3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 0a22b9bb-b82f-4526-ab1b-e663d7e7376b_zps6ccb63a3.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/0a22b9bb-b82f-4526-ab1b-e663d7e7376b_zps6ccb63a3.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
He says she is a huge Doctor Who fan. She even has a Tardis sitting on her desk at school.<br />
I've never seen Doctor Who (this may shock some) so I had to google what a Tardis looked like.<br />
<br />
Next is a little 'Peace' ornament I made for my best friend. The pattern is a free one over on <a href="http://kissycross.twoday.net/">'Krissy-Cross's'</a> blog.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/cadeb4b4-1340-4bb4-896d-0cc086929412_zps7bd91bff.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo cadeb4b4-1340-4bb4-896d-0cc086929412_zps7bd91bff.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/cadeb4b4-1340-4bb4-896d-0cc086929412_zps7bd91bff.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I know my best friend doesn't read my blog... I am actually pretty sure she doesn't know I have a blog (this may shock some too). LOL But we are more like 'camping buddies'. She doesn't sew and when we get together we talk about where and when we're camping next and what the menu will be.<br />
<br />
I am about 99% sure my daughter doesn't read my blog... so here is a peak at her chemistry / math love pillowcase...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/92b35ba0-3d34-4571-8140-c4bcd7d6a1e9_zps7879bde8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 92b35ba0-3d34-4571-8140-c4bcd7d6a1e9_zps7879bde8.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/92b35ba0-3d34-4571-8140-c4bcd7d6a1e9_zps7879bde8.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
She loves chemistry and math and is studying it in school. It will go with the <a href="http://sewamy.blogspot.com/2013/01/oh-what-week-it-was.html">'Keep Calm and Graduate On' </a>quilt I made her. She keeps the quilt on her bed at college. The body of the pillowcase is a math print called "Back to School" by Timeless Treasures.<br />
I had my husband google chemistry things and draw them up for me. I then took my handy dandy light box and traced the images onto what fabric, then embroidered them in black.<br />
The two chemistry glassware have colored fabric fused on them, then I machine stitched them down.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/4012abb1-3c14-48cb-8b9a-6860294641a4_zps9fa5310d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 4012abb1-3c14-48cb-8b9a-6860294641a4_zps9fa5310d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/4012abb1-3c14-48cb-8b9a-6860294641a4_zps9fa5310d.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
The molecule is Caffeine... she loves coffee.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Lastly... is my son's Horned Owl...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/a40e3945-da47-4fa8-befe-1a2e049bd80b_zpse3baf88b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo a40e3945-da47-4fa8-befe-1a2e049bd80b_zpse3baf88b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/a40e3945-da47-4fa8-befe-1a2e049bd80b_zpse3baf88b.jpg" /></a><br />
His favorite!<br />
I will be making this sweet owl into an ornament for him.<br />
The pattern came from the booklet <a href="http://victoriasampler.com/Catalogue/Cathy_Jean_Designs/CJVS68_WoodlandBirdiesTart3.aspx">'Woodland Birdies #3' by Victoria Sampler.</a><br />
<br />
So there are a few of the handmade goodies I've been working on. I'm still working on some and others I can't show yet. teehee hee<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-50640044039000728362013-12-10T07:37:00.001-08:002013-12-10T07:38:06.677-08:00In My Hoop ~ and lots more<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't show you all the things I'm working on because most of them are Christmas gifts...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but here is my start on 'Frosty Forest'. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/9db733d2-0baf-46fa-8b9b-c5df6c7f0127_zpsce63a867.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 9db733d2-0baf-46fa-8b9b-c5df6c7f0127_zpsce63a867.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/9db733d2-0baf-46fa-8b9b-c5df6c7f0127_zpsce63a867.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I had to work my way down to the raccoon because I couldn't wait to stitch him.<br />
LOVE<br />
<br />
My recent purchase is 'Woodland Birdies' by The Victoria Sampler. If you didn't know, I am a little bird crazy / obsessed.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/8291711d-f8b1-4826-8662-adbb4a7ed515_zpse212cf9a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 8291711d-f8b1-4826-8662-adbb4a7ed515_zpse212cf9a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/8291711d-f8b1-4826-8662-adbb4a7ed515_zpse212cf9a.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I am going to try to stitch the owl for my son for Christmas. His favorite owl is the<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/8291711d-f8b1-4826-8662-adbb4a7ed515_zpse212cf9a.jpg.html%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/8291711d-f8b1-4826-8662-adbb4a7ed515_zpse212cf9a.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%20photo%208291711d-f8b1-4826-8662-adbb4a7ed515_zpse212cf9a.jpg%22/%3E%3C/a%3E"> Great Horned Owl</a> and this little guy looks like one!<br />
<br />
Back in November I entered a blog give-away over at '<a href="http://awholelottalatte.typepad.com/">A Whole Lotta Latte</a>'. Jacki likes to scrapbook and stitch too and she is very sweet and generous. She gave away 4 pieces of 40 count linen.<br />
And guess who won... me.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/64c99e96-2e38-4fe0-8d64-8470841c5768_zps93342124.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 64c99e96-2e38-4fe0-8d64-8470841c5768_zps93342124.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/64c99e96-2e38-4fe0-8d64-8470841c5768_zps93342124.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I'm so happy! I can't wait to stitch all kinds of things. Hop over to Jacki's blog (she's also on<a href="http://instagram.com/alottalatte29"> instagram)</a> and check out her stitching. She is working on a Quaker Christmas design that is so gorgeous. I'm going to need to stitch it too one day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our Family Tradition</b></span><br />
Every year we go fetch our Christmas tree in our 1958 VW Delux bus.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/77cd7588-8256-48a9-9eeb-e69ca74e8f1b_zps938e0655.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 77cd7588-8256-48a9-9eeb-e69ca74e8f1b_zps938e0655.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/77cd7588-8256-48a9-9eeb-e69ca74e8f1b_zps938e0655.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
This year the kids talked me into letting them have a bigger tree. It's twice as big as the trees we usually get. The deal was that they had to put the lights on because that's usually my job (and taking them off). <br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/60b7d2a3-db17-4b86-b82a-11c8ffb0cef4_zpsf36d1e13.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 60b7d2a3-db17-4b86-b82a-11c8ffb0cef4_zpsf36d1e13.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/60b7d2a3-db17-4b86-b82a-11c8ffb0cef4_zpsf36d1e13.jpg" /></a><br />
They did great!!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In my backyard,</b></span><br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/1f4babb5-61b7-4705-af48-088ea9fe4c5c_zpsa90e2031.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 1f4babb5-61b7-4705-af48-088ea9fe4c5c_zpsa90e2031.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/1f4babb5-61b7-4705-af48-088ea9fe4c5c_zpsa90e2031.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
My sweet girl! Isn't she beautiful?!<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-83111690946269607032013-11-29T17:58:00.000-08:002013-11-29T17:58:59.223-08:00Mary's SamplerI hope all my American blog readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I did! We had Thanksgiving and Christmas on the same day with my in-laws this year. I gave them 'Mary's Sampler'.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/70a62e8a-e04c-4177-806c-0fa08df9ff82_zps63aa4422.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 70a62e8a-e04c-4177-806c-0fa08df9ff82_zps63aa4422.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/70a62e8a-e04c-4177-806c-0fa08df9ff82_zps63aa4422.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I participated in the Mystery stitch along called 'Mary's Sampler' over on<a href="http://plumstreetsamplers.typepad.com/"> Plum Street Samplers </a>blog. She is a wonderful designer and I love your work. I also took another<a href="http://store.quiltingadventures.com/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=455511292050274555&Store_id=903&page_id=23&Item_ID=1838"> finishing class</a> last week at my <a href="http://www.quiltingadventures.com/">local quilt shop</a> and finished my piece in a flatfold... I love how it turned out! My in-laws loved it too. :) <br />
<br />
Funny story~ When I showed the finished piece to my husband he asked me why I had fling Princess Leias in the sampler. I turned it around and looked at it again... and laughed so hard. My angles do look like little fling Princess Leias. Super Cute!!<br />
<br />
Happy Stitching Everyone!!<br />
<br />SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-71654352541646739722013-11-22T08:49:00.000-08:002013-11-22T08:49:00.753-08:00What's NOT In My Hoop<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Santa's Village</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/3d47dc95-d5ba-492e-8f84-66c02a6a2650_zpsd4276cef.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 3d47dc95-d5ba-492e-8f84-66c02a6a2650_zpsd4276cef.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/3d47dc95-d5ba-492e-8f84-66c02a6a2650_zpsd4276cef.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/santasvillage.html">Santa's Village</a> is complete!<br />
Super Adorable.<br />
Stitched on 32ct lambswool linen.<br />
I've changed a few things like adding a dove to month 3 and making my elf look like 'Buddy' from the movie "Elf" in month 11.<br />
But mostly I used the recommended threads.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/42ec0ec0-17f5-4a8d-b12a-89066c930baf_zps09aebf83.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 42ec0ec0-17f5-4a8d-b12a-89066c930baf_zps09aebf83.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/42ec0ec0-17f5-4a8d-b12a-89066c930baf_zps09aebf83.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
The design /pattern is from<a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/home.html"> Country Cottage Needleworks</a>.<br />
There is a new series coming the end of this month and I can't wait...<a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/frostyforest.html">"Frosty Forest</a>".<br />
I'm an animal lover and I can't wait to stitch up cute little woodland creatures.<br />
I am secretly wishing / hoping for lots birds and a frog,<br />
but I'm not holding my breath on the frog since it is called 'FROSTY Forest'... the frogs are probably hibernating.<br />
Until it comes out I'll be stitching up some Christmas gifts. I'll post photos of those after they've been given out. I am working on an adorable gift for my daughter and I don't think she reads my blog... so in a few days I will post pictures of that.<br />
<br />
Happy Stitching<br />
<br />
<br />
From my kitchen window...<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/4a9d0c79-4ac3-44fe-bcaf-da922ea0c4ac_zpsf2d76bf9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 4a9d0c79-4ac3-44fe-bcaf-da922ea0c4ac_zpsf2d76bf9.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/4a9d0c79-4ac3-44fe-bcaf-da922ea0c4ac_zpsf2d76bf9.jpg" /></a></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-61749738527183272072013-11-16T10:44:00.000-08:002013-11-16T10:44:00.670-08:00Do you do this too?<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
While I was stitching on my Mary's Sampler last week my husband and I watched '<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048605/">The Seven Year Itch</a>'. This week when I started stitching on it again my brain immediately thinks of that movie.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/edcf8cd0-d4f4-4e19-8867-4d1f8a34fab8_zps61c19787.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo edcf8cd0-d4f4-4e19-8867-4d1f8a34fab8_zps61c19787.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/edcf8cd0-d4f4-4e19-8867-4d1f8a34fab8_zps61c19787.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My husband says it happens to him too. When he works on a metal piece that he has worked on in the past he'll think about what ever he was watching or hearing from way back when.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Every time I stitch on my Hocus Pocus Ville I think of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988045/">Sherlock Holmes</a> because a while back we watched that movie while I was stitching on Hocus Pocus Ville. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/6017be02-22a6-44ee-8382-728e04f0b8e1_zpsb8b049f0.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 6017be02-22a6-44ee-8382-728e04f0b8e1_zpsb8b049f0.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/6017be02-22a6-44ee-8382-728e04f0b8e1_zpsb8b049f0.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Do you do this too?</span></b></div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-17662816590192920502013-11-09T07:55:00.000-08:002013-11-09T07:55:03.320-08:00Grateful For... My goal was to finish my 'Grateful For' table runner by the beginning of November and I did it! And I love it! Here is a quick but picture heavy post of my finished table runner....<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Machine stitching the binding while watching 'The Sound of Music'...</div>
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/5b19fb58-0b4e-4ba9-a58a-cde2b1b4db70_zpsc2790041.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 5b19fb58-0b4e-4ba9-a58a-cde2b1b4db70_zpsc2790041.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/5b19fb58-0b4e-4ba9-a58a-cde2b1b4db70_zpsc2790041.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Outside on a gorgeous day (Oct 31st) hand stitching the binding on..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/759e9fcc-d700-46b0-8af1-552dff4b6de7_zpsb6aef504.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 759e9fcc-d700-46b0-8af1-552dff4b6de7_zpsb6aef504.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/759e9fcc-d700-46b0-8af1-552dff4b6de7_zpsb6aef504.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
And here it is finished by November 1st.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/fba14d55-1fe0-45a9-b3ca-afa73b2faf55_zps05cfdf59.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo fba14d55-1fe0-45a9-b3ca-afa73b2faf55_zps05cfdf59.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/fba14d55-1fe0-45a9-b3ca-afa73b2faf55_zps05cfdf59.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I didn't have a plan for the pattern and no measuring was done while I was making it so I was shocked when I laid it on the table and it fit perfectly.<br />
Some close ups..<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/af4a7cde-d5c9-46d7-93b2-fbf82ab94390_zps26c0722a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo af4a7cde-d5c9-46d7-93b2-fbf82ab94390_zps26c0722a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/af4a7cde-d5c9-46d7-93b2-fbf82ab94390_zps26c0722a.jpg" /></a><br />
~~~~~~<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e073c957-808e-451a-a862-9781e91bf60a_zps68c6fd66.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e073c957-808e-451a-a862-9781e91bf60a_zps68c6fd66.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e073c957-808e-451a-a862-9781e91bf60a_zps68c6fd66.jpg" /></a><br />
~~~~~~<br />
I added Alvin, the chipmunk that lives in our yard.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/a7e47994-aff8-4cec-8546-63cc5b572837_zpsa3753766.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo a7e47994-aff8-4cec-8546-63cc5b572837_zpsa3753766.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/a7e47994-aff8-4cec-8546-63cc5b572837_zpsa3753766.jpg" /></a><br />
~~~~~~<br />
And my son has named all the squirrels in our yard Jeffrey .. so I added them too.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/66c30a86-fd49-470b-b0e6-4852ad646c96_zpscbcf9397.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 66c30a86-fd49-470b-b0e6-4852ad646c96_zpscbcf9397.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/66c30a86-fd49-470b-b0e6-4852ad646c96_zpscbcf9397.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
My label on the cutest pumpkin fabric..surrounded by bees.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/bd28cefd-efab-4905-a1ec-92cfefed2415_zpsf002275e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo bd28cefd-efab-4905-a1ec-92cfefed2415_zpsf002275e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/bd28cefd-efab-4905-a1ec-92cfefed2415_zpsf002275e.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
If you don't know the story behind my runner... last year I had my little family list a few things that they were grateful or thankful for. I wrote them on muslin and hand embroidered them. I was hoping to make them into a table runner last year for Thanksgiving but they sat in my sewing bag for a year. So this year I was determined to get my table runner done by the 1st of November.<br />
Done!<br />
And I'm in love with it!<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/fba14d55-1fe0-45a9-b3ca-afa73b2faf55_zps05cfdf59.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo fba14d55-1fe0-45a9-b3ca-afa73b2faf55_zps05cfdf59.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/fba14d55-1fe0-45a9-b3ca-afa73b2faf55_zps05cfdf59.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I may even keep it on the table year round. </div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091780591702392509.post-13023560280513572772013-11-01T13:08:00.000-07:002013-11-02T06:30:03.191-07:00Buddy the Elf<div style="text-align: center;">
Yesterday I finished up "Elves' Workshop' which is block / month #11 of<a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/santasvillage.html"> Santa's Village.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/832d993e-cc9a-4005-8412-5767f059fa69_zpsa38c7395.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 832d993e-cc9a-4005-8412-5767f059fa69_zpsa38c7395.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/832d993e-cc9a-4005-8412-5767f059fa69_zpsa38c7395.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Just in time for November and our last month.<br />
BUT... while stitching my Elf all I could think of was<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/"> Buddy the Elf from the movie "Elf".</a><br />
I LOVE that movie.<br />
So, after I was finished I stepped back and decided I had to change him. Call me crazy but I love him.<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/e37443c4-ffef-4c81-9215-d6b8505695f3_zps23ff366d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo e37443c4-ffef-4c81-9215-d6b8505695f3_zps23ff366d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/e37443c4-ffef-4c81-9215-d6b8505695f3_zps23ff366d.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Yes, I frogged some of the stitches out of my elf and changed him.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/w08ps8bmyaxucdar6l8jhqk7yot5tpj3_zpseeebb12b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo w08ps8bmyaxucdar6l8jhqk7yot5tpj3_zpseeebb12b.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/w08ps8bmyaxucdar6l8jhqk7yot5tpj3_zpseeebb12b.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
Here's a photo of my whole Santa's Village so far...<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/221c6b87-e946-44d9-847a-6202bf4fa6b5_zps068a332a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 221c6b87-e946-44d9-847a-6202bf4fa6b5_zps068a332a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/221c6b87-e946-44d9-847a-6202bf4fa6b5_zps068a332a.jpg" /></a><br />
~~~~~~~~~~<br />
<a href="http://s128.photobucket.com/user/amyhoggard/media/a6d875c3-a7b7-4629-8bbf-10e3d667d330_zpsa62c7e94.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo a6d875c3-a7b7-4629-8bbf-10e3d667d330_zpsa62c7e94.jpg" border="0" src="http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/amyhoggard/a6d875c3-a7b7-4629-8bbf-10e3d667d330_zpsa62c7e94.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
I am pretty excited about the next series called<a href="http://www.countrycottageneedleworks.com/frostyforest.html"> 'Frosty Forest'</a>. </div>
SewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16344454226559123765noreply@blogger.com7