Embroidery Class...

I have the best group of girls in my embroidery class. We have been working with basic stitches - like back stitch and split stitch - on really cute designs.

So, after learning the stitches and a little practice we have finished this cute pattern by Wild Olive...

...and we are currently working on this cute mermaid from Bad Bird.

Both are free designs and you can find them at the links below.

"Olive" You so much!

Mermaid

Enjoy your weekend.

{hugs}
Laura

Hello...

My blue ripple...

What I've been reading...

It's three books in one...

My peppers have been growing...

I let them turn red and they taste really good.

{hugs}
Laura

Blue Ripple...

Hello.

I love this ripple pattern - it's a lot of fun to do.

{hugs}
Laura

*Edited at add: Here is the pattern for the ripple blanket  It is found at the Attic24 blog.

Sunshine Award...

Check out this beautiful water color of the Sunshine Award. It was created by Jennifer Edwards when she received the award. Isn't beautiful? You should take a moment to pop over to her blog and website, she is so talented. 

The Sunshine Award is given to bloggers "who positively and creatively inspire others" and it was given to me by Kay over at Georgia Girl With An English Heart. Thank you Kay for thinking of me.

Okay, now it's time for a little information about me.

1. Favorite color: warm yellow, cool blue and red 

2. Favorite number: 4

3. Favorite drink: water, green tea and candy coffee (lol) 

4. Favorite animal: cats and horses

5. Facebook or Twitter: Facebook, although I do have a Twitter account

6. Getting or giving presents: Both

7. Favorite day: Sunday - church, relaxing, family time and BBQ 

8. Favorite flower: Gerber Daisy, Ranunculus and Hydrangeas. 

9. My passion: Creating 

I am happy to give this award to the following blogs that I love. 

- A Penny For Your Thoughts

- With A Brush and a Prayer

- pieceful

- Handmade by Hannah

- Gingham and Daisies

- Prettee Craftee

- The Worry Bird

- Zee Ramblings Of A Cat Lady

- Ellyn's Place

- Little Things Blogged

The rules for this award are as follows:

1. Thank the person who nominated you and have a link back to them.
2. Place the Sunshine Award in a post or on your blog.
3. Answer some questions about yourself.
4. Nominate 10 other bloggers (or as many as you want!)
5. For the bloggers that you have chosen for the Sunshine Award, remember to comment on their
blogs and let them know about their Sunshine Award!

{hugs}
Laura