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Sunday, December 19, 2010

NEW BLOG, NEW START....ALMOST A NEW YEAR!

Good morning everyone! I did not fall off the radar...I have been around....visiting Blogs on occasion, etc...and the thought has crossed my mind for sometime now to end my "Lake of Shining Waters" Blog and start this one....why you ask?


Wellllll........ I really enjoyed my old Blog for a long time, but felt that I did not attract a lot of visitors for one thing, and also....I felt obligated to always have a photo of water in my
header....and after seeing so many other gorgeous stitching related headers..etc....I decided I needed a new start!
Hopefully all my old followers have not dropped me, and I hope that I attract many more!
So...how is everyone? Getting ready for the Holidays? I am happy to say that I am ready! That's a first! Presents are wrapped....decorations are up....food is bought (okay, I will be making a couple of runs to the stores this week for extra food)...but all in all...I am done!
I have been stitching....and I have been "Blanketing"........I also have an obsession with Plum Street Sampler Designs...I just love all of Paulette's designs...I have a few on the go, have finished a few, and have a whole list of what I still want to stitch of her designs! To begin I'll start with my Swedish Weaving Blankets that I have done recently...the beige Blanket below is one I did and gave to a wonderful online friend for Christmas...I can post the photo, because it has been received......



The green blanket is one I did and donated to the local Lion's Club for their Christmas Raffle...I think it was well received.


Now on to some stitching.....
Here is "Hallow Eden" by Plum Street Samplers..which I hope to have stitched by Christmas. (just a personal goal). It is stitched on 28 count that I had in my stash...I love how this is turning out!


I also recently finished up my Primitive Needle "Earth Sampler" and framed that...I love how it turned out! I found the frame in a second hand shop...it was new, but was white......this is the end result!


Anyway, I seem to be having a glich with Blogger this morning, and my photos...so I will end for now......please leave me a comment if you have found this Blog...and THANK YOU....
Take care everyone!
Marion

14 comments:

  1. I found your new blog from the link provided from your old blog. I now have added it to my blog list.

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  2. Nice new blog! I followed your old blog to your new as well. I will put your new blog in my reader. I love your stitching! And your "blanketing!" Beautiful! Is it weaving? On a loom? Or something else? I used to weave once upon a time. I loved it but it fell by the wayside. I should pick it up again sometime. Hope you have a happy Christmas!

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  3. We will find you and stick with you no matter where you go! New is always nice and brings motivation too! Your crafts are as beautiful as ever. I really like the blanket you did for the Lion's Club Raffle. Someone will be very lucky!

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  4. I love the blankets and your new blog.
    Be always in stitches

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  5. Found you!~ Thanks for the link.....

    Happy Stitching, Faye

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  6. Followed you here too :) Love your blankets!

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  7. Great start on your new blog.... I'll update my reader to your new blog!

    Merry Christmas, Marion!

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  8. Hi Marion...I'm glad I found the link to your new blog. Those blankets are gorgeous!Do you have a special loom for them? I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, and look forward to reading your new blog in the new year.

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  9. Found you my friend!! Liking your new blog, I absolutely love your blankets you do such a wonderful job with them!!:0)

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  10. Great blog. I love your stitching and your blankets. Hope you're doing well and have a great Christmas.

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  11. Love the look of your new blog!

    Oh those blankets look wonderful! I just love warm toasty things!

    Merry Christmas!

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  12. Love your new blog. I changed blogs last year and I ended up with twice as many followers so I can relate.

    Your stitching looks lovely.

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  13. Happy to have found your now blog - using the link on your old one. However, I have to say that, as a water lover, I always enjoyed your header pictures!

    Looking forward to your new postings!

    Mary in MN

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