READING AND MORE READING

Hi Friends
There is a lot of reading and learning to this fancy machine, but I am working my way through it all. I found the unit that will download patterns that I hope to create for Cross Stitch Embroidery for both hand and machine work.

It is really amazing how much a person forgets in such a short period of time but I shall work through it all. Well lets say if that house doesn't sell tomorrow then of course the plans will change. Gee maybe this is what it will take to find a buyer.
I CAN HOPE RIGHT
Until next post have a very wonderful and blessed day.
Len

CHECK OUT THE NEW PATTER SECTION

Thought it was time to pop in and post what I am learning new. Several years ago when we lived in Oregon my DH bought me a Brothers Pacesetter embroidery machine. Being his health turn for the worst I really didn't have much time to learn all the bells and what not on that little jewel.
I loved what I had learned and being I have my home up for sale and needing something to do that will not create a huge mess like the weaving and rug hooking, thought it would be a good time to relearn about this unique sewing machine. This machine came with a PC cross stitch program and a digitize too. Woe that sounds so cool and fun. It is fun but at time I felt like pulling my hair trying to understand the computer part of the embroidery machine, and both pieces of software. I think you get the idea this is going to be fun for all of use.
Click the STITCHING ROOM picture, as that is where you will find free goodies. By the way this is pattern is for hand embroidery cross stitch. Have learned the digitizer to date.

All i ask is you give me created as the copyright owner of these designs.
Take Care and have a very beautiful day.
Len

SILVER SPOON PIN KEEPER

This was a quick and fun project made from a old sterling silver tablespoon. Hubby bent the handle for me and then a cut two piece of light tan antique velvet fabric the shape of the spoon, plus a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Stuffed it with wool fibers, added a little piece of tea dyed lace.
I think this makes a nice pin keeper, and a special way to save a damaged silver spoon.

Keep on Stitchin and I well see at The Old Stitchin Hole very soon with a joke. In the meantime check out Betty Whites vido she is really funny. It is locate in The Old Stitchin Hole section.

SNIPPeT BASKET AND PIN KEEPER

The last few days have been quite long, cold and wet and I am so ready for Spring.
Here is one of those long winter day creation. It is a SNIPPET BASKET AND
PIN KEEPER. The basket was made from old blue jeans, cotton fabric and left over
wool pieces. The pin keeper was made from red coat wool and stuffed with wool left over snippet's. Will try and develop this into a pattern to share with all of you.
Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm.
Len

What Next ?

Here we are and winter is still going and I think it is time to switch
stitching projects to something new and exciting. The other
day when I was sorting through my patterns cam across a pattern that
I had bought from Primitive Betty's, and a old knitting scarf pattern.
Now to locate yarn and other wares to create a cross stitch project.

Became a bit bored from sorting out patterns and switched to checking
out some old projects I had download to a CD and came across some beautiful
Spring pictures of my backyard in Oregon and thought I would share a bit
of Oregon Spring with you.
I miss Oregon and wish I could afford to move back, perhaps one day.
Here In Magalia, Ca. after four years have found no weavers, not a sole
interested in rug hooking or needle punch. Those I have met are quilter's and
I am not one however, I do enjoy sewing. Personally I think it is fitting all
those fabric pieces together and then they must match up so perfect that
I don't think my old nerves would last.

So here goes a simple and lovely Oregon Spring pictures. Hmmmmm so beautiful.

Thanks for life, smiles and so many stitching crafts to make.
Before I close check out the stories at The Old Stitchin Hole.
Lots of laughs with Betty White.
From my hands, heart to you and your home.
Len

My Valentine Greeting

Valentine Wishes
from Anny

Hello Dear Friends and Neighbors, Being tomorrow is Valentines Day I thought I would post a wish for all of you. May you day be very special and full of great happiness.

Anny is here to send lots of sunshine wishes too. I made this little sweety for a gift shop and she was one of the first to sell. Anny stands about ten inches tall, made from tea dyed muslin, hand painted, dressed in country cottons. At one time she was to become a pattern but like so many of you there is just not enough hours in a day to create all my ideas and dreams. So for now she will just smile at you.
Valentin Wishes to all.
Len

The Happy Bear

Hi Friends and Neighbors:

How cute is this ittle bear? He was made while living in Oregon. At that time our home was near the Umpqua River in Winchester close to the college. I loved living in Oregon and miss it and my
home.
While living in Oregon I made a lot of bears and though it would be fun to show you one of
my little guys. Happy was my first bear and as you can see he has button eyes, and hearts for the pads on his feet a little trade mark to Id my bears.

Don't forget to check out The Old Stitchin Hole.

Warm bear hugs, Len

Pin Keepers A Simple and Fun Project

Hi Friends and Neighbors,

Thought I would share a fun and simple pinkeeper project with all of you.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I am posting one for all of
you to see my project that I made a few days ago.

Simple cut out circles, squares and hearts in three different size's,(don't for get a seam allowance) Use
a small stitch length setting on your sewing machine, stitch around, leaving an
opening for stuffing. Turn right side out, stuff with wool scraps, left over
cuttings from wool yarn project and of course you can always use Fiber fill
or any kind of filling you wish.

Have fun and enjoy.
LenZie

Welcome to Take Me Stitchin

Hello and Welcome,
To my new blogspot. We will be sharing our adventures in
different kinds of stitchery for fun and enjoyment.
Who knows we just might offer a pattern or two.

We will have a special section called
The Old Stitching Hole with stories,
jokes who knows what else will be found
on this page.

See ya at the old stitching hole.