Monday, May 26, 2008

Happy Memorial Day


Not a lot of energy for stitching today, but I did finish my ornament for the SAL :-) I will take a better photo tomorrow morning in the daylight and share that later - I used R&R Reproductions 35 ct Sheeps Straw linen, and none of my photos show it well yet...

This photo is for Veronica - Veronica sent me a packet of sunflower seeds in the HoE Pinkeep Exchange, and here they are - they really took off! I hope they don't turn into deer food when we finally put them in the garden. The germination rate was wonderful. I started them under grow lights.

Stitched on today: Finished a gift, finished Homespun Christmas Ornament, and stitched on Crazy Exchange return exchange for Simone

19 comments:

Kathy A. said...

Lovely ornament Carol. And your sunflowers sure have gotten a good start. You work is always so lovely.

Kim B said...

Those sunflowers are off to a great start, and your ornament looks beautiful all finished up!

Lillie said...

A lovely finish Carol.
the sunflowers are growing beautifully.

Katrina said...

Congrats on your finish, very pretty. Your sunflowers are growing so well!

Anonymous said...

Good for you. Looks like a whole lot of them. Nice finish ! Ann

Anonymous said...

What a nice crop of sunflower starts you have there...They were obviously happy seeds and they just love being with you :-)

This reminds me, I've got a few seeds of my own to plant...I guess I'd better get it done...

I'm so glad you're enjoying them. Take pics when they blossom.

staci said...

Darling ornament Carol...can't wait to see your sunflowers in bloom!

Sally said...

Beautiful ornamenr Carol:)

Beatrice said...

I'm so far behind on my blogging. I love the sunflowers. I don't have much luck because of all the birds and wild life. I hope yours fare well! So far so good.
That is a lovely ornament finish!

Stitch Wizard said...

It is so nice to see you Carol!! I have missed seeing you in my blog!! Your little ornament is really pretty!! Those sunflowers will be so pretty when the get ready to bloom!! It looks like spring has finally arrived there. It is really hot here already! Makes for good stitching in the house!! Debby :)

Anonymous said...

What a lot of sunflowers. They really got off to a good start didn't they.

Lovely finish too :o)

sugardoll said...

cute ornie finish.

Boy, your sunflower brings me back to old days, when i was 9, i used to garden alot and had grown quite a few sunflowers. I just remembered how my friends & i enjoyed eating the sunflower seeds when they were ready. =)

Wendy said...

Wonderful Christmas ornament! Your sunflower starts look huge, I hope them do as well when transplanted.

BeckySC said...

Love your ornament, Carol!

Anonymous said...

Your ornie turned out beautifully :) And can't wait to see those sunflowers in bloom! :D

Merrilee said...

You must have such a green thumb to have such a beautiful garden. :)

Sonda said...

I'm still catching up on blog reading...and you have been busy while I was away!! Sorry to hear about the worries and woes at your work. It must be a little like being a 9-1-1 dispatcher, always hearing the emergencies or crises but often feeling unable to help in a tangible way. I'm sure that you are a blessing to your clients!

I love the Christmas ornament. Simple but lovely.

Jenna said...

The Christmas ornament finished up nicely. My oh my! How those sunflowers have taken off! They must love you. :)

Michelle said...

Cute ornament! Ooh, I hope you get sunflowers. When I was little, we had big huge sunflowers in the garden. They still make me happy.