Just Some Updating

I have been sitting at night and sewing just cuz I need to relax after working all day as a Family Court Paralegal and Divorce Mediator sometimes you just gotta get away and I do it by reading all the wonderful blogs, sewing and watching tv.  No wonder my mind is always racing.  Anyway, wanted to share a few of the items I completed today on my day off.!! 

Aged Traditions - Great Textures with aged homespun.

Full view and close up of extra long Traditions in Black.   A little more economical with the aged and primitive homespun backing.

My goodness I just love this from Cath's Penny Designs.  Thanks so much Awesome

From Penny Lane Primitives called Snow Mittens.  I love others designs as well.

And Penny Sheep from Penny Lane Primitives.

Just a few of the pieces I have been working on.  I had to sew all year for the shows I do in the Summer and Fall.  This year was so busy that I had to give up one of the shops I do to concentrate on designing and getting ready for Fall and Christmas.  Hope you enjoyed them.

Michelle

What's your favorite Winter Olympic Sport

I am sitting here with my sewing and now this computer and watching the Olympics.  I just love the winter games.  Oh the summer ones are nice but gee these skaters re just unreal and so beautiful.  What do you like ladies.

Michelle

Lucious Wool Bed Rugs

I thought you would all love to see some absolutely yummy wool bed rugs that are designed by Jackie Apessos at Lake View Primitives.  I have made all of them and actually have sold a couple at the shows that I do here in the Northeast.....where I am glad today that they are not expecting our area to get this new storm.  We've I've had enough.  In any event here we go.

The Original Wool Bed Rug

The latest 1930's Bed Rug

and lastly

Chocolate Forest Quilt

and another version of this same quilt

Rainbow Forest Bed Rug

all are available as BOM's.  Let me know if you have any interest.  Enjoy

AND THE WINNER IS TADA!!!

Lynn Barbadora of Painting Thyme Needfuls,  Ok so we know each other and I couldn't believe it when my husband picked her name.  Maybe next time I will try the random.com thing. Congrats Lynn, please email your address.!!!  Love You

OMG What a Day :-(

So, not feeling to well this morning, but have to go to work.  I get to work and I have to tinkle so I go to the little girls room......and I look down.  PLEASE HELP ME I NEED A VACATION.

Winner is coming.....

Wool Crazy

Join in the fun!!  Make your own Wool Crazy Quilt.  Same premise as a crazy quilt in cottons, except with the yummy textures of wool.  Oh imagine what you can do!!  I can't wait to start mine.  Tomorrow I will have pictures (hopefully) of the wool I am going to use or at least a pic of my hand-dyed wool cabinet.
This is a picture of one finished design.

You can do whatever you want, that's the unique quality of this quilt.  You could tell your life story through this amazing project.

If you would like to join in, you can purchase JoAnn Mullaly's book at a number of shoppes on the web, and from a number of wonderful women participating in this fun project.

Whoops!!

So during the sign-ups for the giveaway, I had mentioned to visit my website www.rockingchairstitches.com and subscribe to my emails to get five more entries.  Louise, a new friend, kept writing to me to tell me that she was having problems and I couldn't replicate the problem.  Over the weekend, I decided to check it again and low and behold ~ IT WOULDN'T WORK~ no one was able to subscribe.  So....I wrote to my server people and indicated the problem.  They said it was because I rework my Home Page alot and it must have "screwed something up".  So, it's fixed now but have realized that I have gotten NO email sign ups since May...what a loss in business :-(.  In any event, to be fair to everyone, I am going to run the giveaway sign up for one more week so the drawing will be next Monday.  So those of you who had issues or those who just want five more entries...try it now.  Geezzzzz.

THE GIVEAWAY IS TOMORROW!!! DON'T FORGIVE TO POST WHAT YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR

Our giveaway is tomorrow evening.  We are anxious to send our snowman to his new home.  Call your friends, blog about it....comment about what you are grateful for a receive more entries.  Good luck to all.

Peaceful Waters

I was driving home from a meeting yesterday and I happened to look beyond the waterfall and there was a lone snowman out in the middle of the lake.  I thought it was the most peaceful thing I had ever seen.  Quality of pics aren't that great as it was done on my Blackberry, but I thought you might enjoy!

Valentines Day and Spring Around the Corner

Chocolate Hearts yummy I just love chocolate.  Especially the milk, dark and white kinds lol.  We have created a Valentine's runner that reminds me of all of those chocolates without any of the Weight Watchers points.  

Actually it may not taste as good as those chocolates but it's sure as fun to create it. 

It's A New Year Approaching - What Are You Grateful For?

As I reflect on 2009 I see that I have so much to be grateful for.  I had the great pleasure of being introduced to many new people, some of whom I know will be lifelong friendships.  My wish for the new decade is that I will have time to spend with each and everyone of those people in my life that are important to me.  My parents, although both having had a difficult year are getting ready to take yet another winter trip to Sanibel Island and I am grateful that are still able to do that.  I am grateful for those friends I can truly count on one hand.  You know that ones that will stand by you at any cost.  I am fortunate to have that in my life.  I am extremely blessed to have participated in many wonderful shows this past year and won another Best of Show in Deerfield, Massachusetts.  My wish is to be able to expand this year into the Pennsylvania area.  I hope that I am able to slow down, appreciate each day and smile, everyday.


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What do you win do you say??
Well, one of these wintery lighted snowman hand made here a Rocking Chair Stitches. 

So here's hoping your New Year starts off a winner!!

Good Morning New England Winter

What a beautiful morning here in the Northwest Hills of Rhode Island.  Wonderful day ahead of making cookie gifts, wrapping and Patriots football.  Thought I would share a couple of pics of around my yard.

Deck The Halls

OK finally found some quiet time to take pictures of all of the efforts for the holiday house decorating.  I love the holiday season.  All the memories of my children on Christmas morning.....oh wow sentimental.  Cabbage Patch Dolls, Care Bears, Glo Worms....is your memory being jogged as well.  Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the ORIGINAL Nintendo.....  So there you go, I am sure that now I have put my age out there. 

Party tonight with some great friends for which I made a wonderful Pumpkin Roll with Ginger Roulade and I decorated it with simply just a bow. 

And then the East Coast snow storm.  We are now expecting two feet of snow so I guess Santa will have a way to get to our house on Thursday evening.

Wonderful Santa Board painted for me by a wonderful friend.

Kitchen hutch with my snowman collection that grows by the year.  Greens, antique basket and wonderful lights.  I just love this.

Marvelous Candy Canes from Country Stitches found at one of the shows we did.

Stockings were hung....

Yup more snowmen.....  by Cindy again

I just absolutely love her stuff.

My antique apothecary chest, my prized possession.

The Tree filled with ornaments that have meaning.  Childrens' firsts, given to me all going to be handed down one day.  Even my 27 year old daughter's Rainbow Brite...remember her? 

Front hallway hutch and yup more snowmen.

What you see when you leave our home. 

We hope you had a wonderful time

See you after the storm!

Stay Safe and Warm

My Best Friend's Wedding

Sometimes there is nothing better than a wedding.  This is my best friend of 52 years....imagine that.  Our parents were best friends and we have carried on the tradition.  I love you Elaine!!

Painting Thyme Needfuls: Thyme for a Christmas give away!!!!

Painting Thyme Needfuls: Thyme for a Christmas give away!!!!

Starting to decorate and even in the snow!

This is New England and really wait a minute and the weather will change.  The day before yesterday is was record setting temps in the 70's and tonight....SNOW.  Oh it's great though, put me right in the mood to decorate the house.  Wanted to show you a few pictures of the beginning stages.

Getting there.....I hope

Santa and his pointsettia's

Front Entryway

Snowmen....

Kitchen hutch

More tomorrow as we progress.

Thank you to my Mozo for all your creative expertise.

Is it really December in New England??

So today in the Northwest Hills of Rhode Island it was 70 degrees.  I had thought about putting up the Christmas Tree but it just didn't seem quite right so I will wait until this weekend when the weather is a bit more Christmasy....is that even a word??? LOL


We had a wonderful time in Deerfield and it was busy with lots of new friends and old ones as well.  It is so nice to be able to put faces with the names on my email list like Mary and Pat.  So nice to see both of you.  It's great when you are able to shake their hands  and have a conversation face to face.  


We were told by many people that our booth was the best at the show.  How wonderful is that?  Several people came specifically to see us.  That is such an honor.  Our classes were well attended and the women had a great time learning how to stitch.  


I have pictures to post and will do that tomorrow.  For tonight I think I will shower and relax because in addition to the show I had a flu the entire time.  Thankfully I am feeling better.  


I know it is a bit late, but tomorrow both November and December's winners of the Sweets penny rugs will be picked.  Will it be you??


More later


Keep your family close.!!


Michelle

Deerfield Christmas Sampler

What would Thanksgiving weekend be without Deerfield weekend and the wonderful Christmas Sampler.  Hundreds of top of the line artisans and crafters, Christmas music, massages, gifts, food and fun all in one convenient place.  What more could you asks for!  It is held at the world Famous Better Living Center at the Big E Fairgrounds in East Springfield, Massachusetts.  Visit their website via the link to request a coupon for dollars off admission.  We are honored once again to be part of this wonderful event for which we have won two BEST OF SHOW.  I can't wait.  Of course, dinner is first on Turkey Day and I am working on that as well for 26 people YIKES. 

Join us if you are visiting for our class on how to make a penny rug.

  It's a simple project that shows you the basic stitches for creating a masterpiece.  Sign up early, spaces go really really quickly.

Off to the chocolate chip cookies I am making to take to my daughter's house today while I am watching Mason and watching football with my daughter.  I love her!!

We're Off

Well it's finally here and we are totally exhausted.  We have a few last minute things to do like shower and get change lol.  Other than that we are pretty much set.  I wish that bluetooth technology would allow us to sleep the entire drive ..... hmmm maybe a driver lol.  In any event we are off ato what we hope will be a very successful first showing at the Wilton Historial Society's Fine American Craftsmen Show in Wilton, CT.  Hopefully will upload pictures from there to give you an idea of how these shows work.  Wish us Luck!!

Getting ready for Wilton OMG!! Busy Busy

We are unbelieveably busy getting ready for our first time at Wilton Artisans, one of the biggest shows on the East Coast.  Honored obviously to finally be selected to be among the finest Artisans in folk art and primitive wares. 

Just a smidgen of what's coming with us.....

The Folk Art Festival of New England

A wonderful day was had by all at the Folk Art Festival.  Attendance was up and it was busy and steady all weekend long.  We are all hoping that this is a good sign for the economy.  I am going to post a few pictures of the gorgeous booth that Country Plus had.  Judy has such a knack for wonderful design and decoration. 

Enjoy these pictures and look forward to the slide show that will be coming soon.