Life has been rather hectic of late; so I haven't been posting, but please stay tuned and perhaps my creative juices will begin flowing again, lol. I've just been exhausted physically and mentally for a bit. Here is a pic of a scarf I recently bought at a thrift shop. The lady was all in white; so I had to alter the colors a bit.

I've been working on my friend Judith's block for the teaparty rr. I used the head of my hanky girl, added the shoe, flowers surrounding, silver teapot and the feather stitch with buds on seam beneath. This has been such a fun rr.

A few years ago, I was playing one day and decided to draw and paint this flapper lady to embellish. I hope to have some new pics of things recently made in a couple of days.

Happy Easter to All! May your day be filled with the love of God and family. I hope you find lots of Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies. I took confetti eggs to my little Will today and I think it was his favorite gift ever, lol. It has been a fun tradition in our family since my sister Mary introduced them many, many, many years ago, lol. We have made them all these years, but I found them at the stores this year.

Today I finished a heart for Juliette. We are having beautiful weather and perfect temperatures.

I finished a heart for the swap with Jo; so I could get in the mail tomorrow. I hope she likes it.

I've been enjoying spending time with my grandson Will and in my spare moments trying to finish this spring block. The two pics are left and right side.

This is the newest heart that I am working on. I decided to add a teensy little crinoline lady--which was the dickens to cut out. Now to do the embellishing.

I wanted two show two hearts that my friend Mary sent. They are both beautiful.

This lovely heart was made by my friend, Janice. I love the umbrella and can't wait to try one myself. Or would that be parasol, lol!

I've been trying for days to put a picture of my completed crinoline lady. I had a basic pattern and then did my own thing. I consider this one a learning experience.

This is the latest heart I created for Maureen in the Chain of Hearts swap. I pieced it like one my friend Mary did for me. She inspires me so much.

This is one of my pouches I made. I painted the mermaid and then added the beaded hair and other embellishments.

Since I haven't been able to create recently, I have decided to share one of my AOL tins that I made into a needleholder.

This is the culprit that caused me to not be able to post. It tossed me to the floor on February 28 while Will (5 year old gson) and I were riding scooters. I'm slowly able to move a bit again but my whole body is a lovely green shade from all the bruises. The rib has been the most painful. Ouch!! It hurt, lol. Will and I may need to find a new hobby.

Today was a lovely sunny day in Texas. I'm still stitching on my crinoline lady and can't wait to share. I had a lovely visit from my friend Linda today. She oohed and aahed over it. I thought I would share the mermaid that I did a few years ago. It is hanging in my bath with all the seashells I collected in my travels.

I'm sitting here working on a crinoline lady embroidery--that I shall share when I get further along. My five year old grandson, Will, spent the day with me; so I didn't start stitching until late. I just enjoyed playing with him earlier. I thought I would share one of my favorite pieces that I stitched in the past. I love fans and have ideas for creating several others someday.

The weather is going to be perfect all week for stitching--cold and drizzly rain. I've pieced a pillow for my dear niece, Sara, today. Tomorrow I will begin the fun part of embellishing. There will be a lot of love going into this pillow for Sara and for my baby sister, Jacqueline, who died in June of this past year.

I completed another heart tonight to swap with Jakkie. It is done with hankerchiefs.

This is the other rr block I have worked on today. I sketched the hand from a small charm I have and then embroidered.