Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Progress ~

As we continue progress on finishing the bathroom makeover project,
and between paint layers drying and such,
I am working on new offerings for Valentine's day ~

I will have 
3 New cross stitch designs
1 punch needle design
1 quilted design
(and hopefully)
1 hooked design...

along with a couple of new Wooden Items that Peter is working on in his Woodshop :)

here is what I've been up to while he has been working on the bathroom floor :

sewing together strips of calico fabrics for the quilted project

I am loving these colors ~
see that tiny little iron on my pressing board?
I got it at Joanns 1/2 price with a coupon ~ 
...it fits in the palm of my hand and is perfect for smaller pressing projects :)

a little blue, cream, brown, green & white...

and here is a peek at the punch  needle project...

if it looks familiar to you, 
it is because I designed and punched it earlier this year 
and didn't have time to release it when I wanted, Sooooo....

it is ready for this year!

tulips make me happy ~

very folky design motif and 
I'm loving the reds, greens and creams in this one too ~


tiny little hearts & dots

 a cheerful & quick to punch design, no?


pretty tomato reds

I had the pleasure of being with both Felicia and Joan yesterday ~
we went to lunch at a local restaurant for the holidays...
just the three of us, chatting, eating and of course, laughing :)))

we exchanged our gifts back at Joan's home ~
and let me just say, that Joan has the sweetest, coziest home I know of !
filled with her (many) collections of eclectic things.

I will be visiting her again soon with my camera,
and taking tons of photos of her home (and especially her SEWING ROOM!)
and will share them here for you all to 
drool over
covet
be jealous of....
um ...
enjoy.

Til then,
Wishing you all a safe & happy
New Years' Eve ~


* Blessed be *
 Lori

20 comments:

Prims By The Water said...

Happy New Year Lori. I so love your many many designs. Look forward o seeing your progress on your bath redux. Hubby and I are soon going to tackle a bedroom redux ourselves. Walls, floors, ceiling..everything and transform it to a prim bedroom hideaway. Janice

Jacqueline said...

Love your sneak peeks at what you are working on.

You are one busy lady. Thanks for sharing and

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mugwump Woolies said...

Do you sleep??? I cannot wait to see your bathroom! I love to peak into homes and see what folks are doing to their nests. Keep the pics coming!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Robyn

lms said...

wow....lori....I love your new release.....the colors in that make me drool...and I love the nuetrals in your quilting project too.....you are going after my heart big time....I am so excited to see what you are up to next....happy new years....

Dogwood Farm said...

Lori, your new design is beautiful!
Great choice of neutral fabrics and your little iron is so adorable!!!!!
Happy New Year!
xoxo

Unknown said...

Hi Lori , I LLOOOOVVVEEEEE your new punchneedle... I reserve this !
big kisses , evelyne from France.

Jennifer said...

Heading to Joann's tomorrow to get that iron. It will be perfect for doll clothes. Happy New Year to you and your family!

The Eveningstitcher said...

O don't know how you and Peter have the time to do the projects you do!!It's amazing....I can't wait for your new patterns. I really love the needle punch design. Have a happy, and restful New Year's Eve!!

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

Such a busy gal you are!!!
When do you sleep???
Beautiful punch needle design ~ I love the colors too!
Happy New Year's Eve!
Prim Blessings
Robin

Shuttle, Hook and Needle said...

I look forward to seeing your farm house changes next year! You are a busy busy gal. Love all your pretty designs!
Wishing you a Happy New Year's Eve and New Year!

Pamela said...

Happy New Year! I am so looking forward to seeing all the color changes in your home! Thank you for sharing the new design and quilting project! Love the colors.

backporchcarver said...

Happy New Year. I am loving the colours in your quilt. I think I will start gathering fabric now!

jennifer768 said...

Beautiful sneak peeks! Can't wait to see your bathroom. Happy New Year! Blessings,Jen

NMK said...

Love your pretty calico fabrics, & that little iron is so cute !!! Your punch needle design is so pretty....I don't know how you & your Hubby keep going & going ...after the hectic holidays I just want to sit & be lazy ! Have a Nice Peaceful , Happy New Year !!! Can't wait to see what you create again in the New Year !!!

HomeSpunPrims said...

Lori,
You and Peter get so much done! Can't wait to see how your bathroom turns out and your new designs. I love the pn tulip. Happy new year! Hugs, Lori

denise said...

Happy New Year,Lori!!!!

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

I love the colours in the punch needle piece so vibrant and yet soothing at the same time.
Happy New Year Lori to you and that wonderful Hubby that's transforming your cozy home...
Susan x

Jane said...

Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Your projects are progressing nicely. I'm sure the artistic, talented Brechlins will make it look lovely!

Debra said...

Your quilting project interests me, Lori, since I have many of the same colors in my stash. Happy New Year!

Annie Beez said...

Thanks for the eye candy! I love the way you used the rusty orange and gray together on the punch needle-so prim yet modern!That really inspires me, as I am tired of the same old same old, ya know! Your bathroom looks wonderful-so much lighter!