April Word Play ~ April 4, 2019

I've been meaning to post my April Word Play finish for a few days now, but life in general has been a busy one.  I feel like the days are just slipping past in a whirl of color!

I started April Word Play by With Thy Needle and Thread on March 24th.  I decided to stitch it on a piece of 36 count Winter Moon that I had in my small stash of linen.  I ended up changing about half of the colors, but used all hand dyed flosses by GAST and CC.  

I was able to finish it on April 1st!  It turned out so cute and now it just waits to be fully finished!  I hope to work on that over this coming weekend.  It's supposed to be a rainy one, so that's perfect for working on getting a few of my finished Spring stitches completely finished.  After I finished stitching this one, I decided to spend a few days working on my Queen of Freedom by Mirabella.  It gave me a great opportunity to use my new scroll rods, which I will talk about in my next FlossTube video...so stay tuned!

Happy Stitching

Olivia

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Hello Spring...a finish!

A Happy Good Afternoon to you!  I'm so excited to have another little finish this month! I started Hello Spring by Plum Street Samplers on March 17th and put in the last stitches, very late last night, on March 23rd!

I love it on the piece of Lakeside 36 count Tarnished Silver linen that I ordered from 123 Stitch. I stitched 2 over 2 with mostly DMC Threads and one GAST in Maple Syrup.  

 The bunny was stitched with the Maple Syrup and I love the subtle variegation

Everything else was stitched in DMC.  I did swap out two of the called for DMC...3363 instead of 3011 and 3712 instead of 950. I also changed the medium sized flowers to DMC 3078 instead of the called for Pebble Beach.

I'm very eager to fully finish it!  It will replace Hello Winter on my seasonal wooden box. You might have noticed that I left of the words Hello Spring...I did it as a personal choice. I just like how it gives it a whimsical look to the stitched piece.

Well I'm off to fold a hill of laundry and begin cutting out more project bags for my shop! See you soon!

Happy Stitching!

Olivia

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My latest Flosstube Video!!

Flosstube #6 ~ Stitchy Notes

I can't believe it's been two weeks since my last video!  Time is sure flying by! If you have come here from my latest Flosstube video, thank you so much for stopping by!  If you haven't yet seen my latest video, the link will be below.

Work In Progress...
Hello Spring by Plum Street Samplers ~ Stitched on 36 count Tarnish Silver Linen with DMC Threads 503, 3363, 838, 3712, 3021, 3052, Ecru, 3078, GAST Maple Syrup.

Fully Finished..
Spring Has Come by The Prairie Schooler ~ Click here for info!

Spring ABC by Little House Needleworks ~ Stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Lugana with all DMC Threads.

Instagram Mentions..
Deborah ~ canopiedstitches

Congratulations to Sue Adams who won the Spring Project Bag!

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

Happy Stitching!
Olivia
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Spring Has Come!! ~ March 20, 2019

Happy Spring Equinox! Our weather here has made a complete turnabout, yesterday it was 79! It's been so wonderful these last few days seeing blue skies again and having the back door open to enjoy the sounds of the returning birds.  So with the beginning of Spring, it was the perfect time to finish a little something stitchy!

I started Spring Has Come by The Prairie Schooler on March 1st and put in the last stitch on March 17th!  I'm super delighted with how it turned out and it looks awesome in the red box frame.  I mounted it onto to 2 pieces of mat board and attached magnets to the back. I also changed a lot of the thread colors!  Below is a list of the DMC threads I swapped in..

422 changed to 3862
3051 changed to 987
3746 changed to 3041
3809 changed to 931
3830 changed to 3328
3862 changed to 433
My house was stitched with DMC 347 & 3328

I stitched it on 32 count mystery Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed.

Of course I just had to add a sweet little hen and her cute chicks!  I'm so happy with how it turned out! 

That about wraps it up for me!  My adorable nephews will be here soon and I'm excited to hang with them for a bit!

Until Next Time!
Olivia
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A Little Bit Of Progress ~ March 16th, 2019

I thought I'd pop in and do a quick little blog post!  I'm trying to be better about posting here more frequently, as my blog does act as sort of a diary for me.  I haven't done a single stitch yet today.  My Dad needed help cutting down a few trees and we all pitched in to help!  Now that that's finished for the day, I have a few project bags that need to be finished for my Etsy Shop...dinner..then it'll be stitching time!

So my progress on Spring Has Come by The Prairie Schooler...

This was taken at the beginning of the week...

This is my progress yesterday...I'm nearly finished!

I just have to stitch the rest of the lawn, with letters...then connect the side and bottom borders.  It's so close!  I'm stitching this on a 32 count Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed, with all DMC Threads.  I can't wait to have this one FFO'd and hanging up on the wall!  I'm really hoping that I can get it finished this weekend...so, fingers crossed!

That about wraps it up for me!  Hope you are having a great stitchy weekend!

Happy Stitching 

Olivia

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FlossTube #5 Stitchy Notes

Welcome to my FlossTube Stitchy Notes!  If you haven't watched the latest episode click the link below!

FlossTube #5 Video ~ Waiting on Spring!

I reached 1500 subscribers over the past 2 weeks!! So you know what that means?? Giveaway Time!!  Make sure to watch my latest video for all the info!  I will choose a winner on March 22nd!

My finishes over the past two weeks are:

Lizzie Kate, Spring Smalls that I purchased from 123Stitch.  I stitched it on a piece of 32 count mystery linen from my stash with all DMC Threads - I swapped out 3777 for 335, 720 for 722, 987 for 3347, 834 for 744, 580 for 470, 3865 for White, 413 for 310, 3740 for 60.

Little House Needleworks, Spring ABC's. I stitched it on a piece of 32 Vintage Country Mocha with all DMC Threads.  I swapped out Ecru for White, 611 for 3862.

My current WIP is:

Spring Has Come by The Prairie Schooler.  I'm stitching it on 32 count Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed. I changed up some of the DMC Threads for this one...I swapped out 422 for 3862, 3051 for 987, 3746 for 3041, 3809 for 3328, 3862 for 433.  House colors will be changed to 347 and 3328.

You can always find me on Instagram and Facebook...or even Pinterest!  All the links are in the sidebar! 

That about wraps it up for me!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Stitching
Olivia
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Spring Smalls ~ Lizzie Kate

Howdy Stitchy Peeps!

I honestly want to post more blog posts...but time is just slipping away!  Maybe if I set a certain day of the week to blog, I can be a little better about posting here.  Especially since I often refer back to a post to see what I was using or working on during a specific time...so I guess this blog is more of a stitching diary.  

Over the past two weeks I've been working of Spring Time stitching!  I think a lot of it has to do with our gloomy, grey, snowy weather.  Some of my house is still decorated for Winter, but hopefully over this weekend and a much needed cleaning...I will bring out more of my Spring Time decor.  One of the projects I've been working on is...Lizzie Kate Spring Smalls!  I stitched it on a piece of 32 count mystery linen with all DMC Threads.

I went ahead and finished it using a piece of mat board cut to the size of my easel.  I added a piece of gingham ribbon across the bottom and made a cute little bow!  I topped it off with the sweetest little painted egg button that my very wonderful friend Reitha gave me.  

I love how it turned out!  It so cute and looks perfect with my three tiered tray.

The weather here hasn't been very Spring like..we are still getting snow!  Last week the kiddos had a snow day and it snowed enough for them to build a snowman!

We only got an inch-ish..but it was so pretty!  Molly had to go out and immediately investigate...she loves snow(and playing in the snow) but hates rain or water....silly dog! LOL!

I'm off to make some dinner...Thanks so much for stopping by!

Don't forget to pop by my new YouTube Channel aka FlossTube to watch my latest video!

Pumpkin Hollow Quilts on YouTube

Happy Stitching!
Olivia
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Tulip Wreath!

Hello Stitchy Peeps!

Lately I've been in a Spring kinda mood.  I think a lot of it has to do with the grey and gloomy skies that seem to cloak my corner of the world...I'm ready for longer days and sunshine!  Yesterday while flipping through YouTube I noticed that The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch had uploaded a tutorial for a Tulip Wreath...so of course I immediately watched it!

The Tulip Wreath was fast and so very easy!! No hot glue gun needed!! Lucky for me I was planning on popping into Michael's while my kiddo had guitar lessons, so I could pickup the needed supplies.

I think it took me all of 15 minutes to assemble my Tulip Wreath this morning!  It turned out so AWESOME!! Honestly you could use any type of flower for this wreath...but I just figured with Spring coming and I don't have a wreath yet for the season, putting tulips on mine was the way to go!

If you are interested in making one for yourself...did I mention it was super simple?...I'll put the link below..

The Real Housewives of Cross Stitch Tulip Wreath Tutorial!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Wreath Making!
Olivia  xx

Flosstube #4 ~ Stitchy Notes

Howdy Stitchy Peeps!

Today's video didn't go as I planned..I accidently deleted my original video and had to reshoot super quick before my kiddos got home from school!  But I figured out where I went wrong and will make sure not to do again! 

In no particular order...

Glitter Village by Country Cottage Needleworks: I finished the 3rd house in the series and am stitching them all together on 32 count Raw/Silver Belfast with most of the called for Classic Colorworks floss.  I switched out CC Bamboo for DMC 3865 and DMC E3821 for the called for metallic braid.

Spring ABC's by Little House Needleworks stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha with DMC Threads.  Using DMC White instead of Ecru...changed DMC 611 to DMC 3862

Queen of Freedom by Mirabilia Designs stitched on 32 Vintage Sahara Belfast with all the called for DMC, Mill Hill Beads and Kreinik Threads.

Simply Meant to Be by Heaven and Earth Designs stitched on 18 count Aida with all the called for DMC Threads.

Quilt pattern is: Long Time Gone by Jan Kingwell

Congratulations to Cassie Playford for winning the giveaway from my last video!!

Thanks so much for watching my video and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

Happy Stitching
Olivia xx

Winter Winds ~ February 12th, 2019

I know it's been awhile since I've done a regular blog post...I meant to!  My last post was somewhere around Christmas time and I'd had every intention of returning with updates each week.  But the best laid plans are always the first to change!

Last week I had a couple of stitchy finishes!

Winter Wind by Prairie Schooler..

 I absolutely love how it turned out!!

It's stitched on 32 ct Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed with the called for DMC Threads. I mounted it onto a piece of mat board that I covered with batting, then I cut another piece of mat board and covered it with some cute gingham fabric.  I attached both pieces together with Aleene's Tacky Glue.  Then I painted a frame that I found at Hobby Lobby, using red acrylic craft paint and brown antiquing wax.  Once all that was finished, I attached washers and magnets!  It looks super great hanging up in my dining room!

My second stitchy finish..

This is Love is in the Air by Le Chalet des Perelles that I stitched on 32 count Cashel with DMC Threads and Classic Colorworks Rosy Glow.  Such a fun little stitch!  Did I mention it's a freebie?! Just do a quick Google Search for it and you'll be sure to find it! Or scroll to my last post and click the link for it there!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Stitching,
Olivia xx

FlossTube #3 ~ Stitchy Notes

Howdy Stitchy Peeps!

Today is February 8th 2019 and my third FlossTube video is live! Thank you to all who participated in my first FlossTube giveaway!  The lucky winner is Tina Brown! However, over the past two weeks I hit 1000 subscribers!!  So you know what that means...another giveaway!  Details can be found in my video!

Etsy Shop: PumpkinHollowQuilts
Instagram: pumpkinhollowquilts
Facebook: Pumpkin Hollow Quilting
(All the links are also available in the sidebar if viewing from a computer)

In no particular order ~

Winter Winds by Prairie Schooler..Stitched on 32 ct Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed, stitched with all DMC Threads!

Love is in the Air by Le Chalet des Perelles...Stitched on 32 ct Cashel with DMC Threads and Classic Colorworks. I swapped 321 for 304 - swapped 225 for CC Rosy Glow - swapped 869 for 3828.  You can find this freebie chart by clicking here.

Glitter House #3 by Country Cottage Needleworks...Stitched on 32 count Raw/Silver Belfast Linen with most of the called for Classic Colorworks.  Swapped out CC Bamboo for 3865!

Simply Meant to Be by Heaven and Earth Designs..Stitched on 18 count Aida with all DMC Threads.

Hello Winter by Plum Street Samplers stitched on 36 ct Smokey Blue Edinburgh Linen with a combination DMC and GAST Threads...details about it can be found in my December blog post!

Quilts Shown ~

Scrappy Heart Block by Primrose Cottage Quilts

Patchwork Churn Dash Mini Quilt by Sterling Quilt Co

True Love Mini Quilt by Sweet Treasures

That about wraps it up for me!  Thank you so much for watching my video!

Happy Stitching
Olivia xx

FlossTube #2 ~ Stitchy Notes

Howdy Stitchy Peeps!

Today is January 25th 2019 and my second FlossTube video is live! Thank you to all who watched, liked and subscribed to my first video!  I appreciate it so much!  Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a project bag...details are in my video!

Etsy Shop: PumpkinHollowQuilts
Instagram: pumpkinhollowquilts
Facebook: Pumpkin Hollow Quilting
(All the links are also available in the sidebar if viewing from a computer.)

In no particular order....

Winter ABC by Little House Needleworks...stitched on 32 count Lambswool Evenweave with DMC Threads. Stitched letters with DMC 646 and 503. Swapped DMC 3865 for 3756.  Finished on a wooden board that I painted with Craft Smart Acrylic Paint in Sage Green and ArtMinds Wax in Antique..both found at Michael's.

Halloween Fairy by Nora Corbett...stitched on 32 count Green Lugana with all the called for DMC Threads.  Pattern can be found on the Herrschners website or click here.

Winter Winds by Prairie Schooler..stitched on 32 count Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed with all but one of the called for DMC Threads.  I'm using 3346 in place of 3362.

Spooked by Lizzie Kate...Stitched on 28 count Evenweave that I tea/coffee dyed with all DMC Threads.

Quilts shown..

Scrappy Snowman quilt..pieced from my scrap bin. Pattern is by Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet and is available in the quilt book Vintage Christmas.  I purchased the book from Fat Quarter Shop.

Vintage Valentine Quilt..pattern unknown but fabrics line is from Pam Kitty Morning!

I think that about wraps it up!  If you have any questions, please leave them in the comment section!

Happy Stitching!
Olivia xx

Flosstube #1 ~ Stitchy Notes

Howdy Stitchy Peeps!

Today is January 11th 2019 and if I did everything correct...you came over from YouTube and I'm so glad you did!  In today's video I did a whole bunch of rambling..mostly because I'm crazy nervous!  So instead of adding everything down in the description box, I decided to utilize my blog and add all the info here.

Etsy Shop: PumpkinHollowQuilts
Instagram: Pumpkinhollowquilts
Facebook: Pumpkin Hollow Quilting
(All the links are also available in the sidebar if viewing on a computer!)

Not sure the order in which I showed everything but:

Winter ABC's by Little House Needleworks..stitched on 32 count Lambswool Evenweave with DMC Threads.  Stitched white letters with DMC 646 and 503.  Letter E is 645.  Swapped 3865 for 3756.

Glitter Village by Country Cottage Needleworks..stitched on 32 count Raw/Silver Belfast Linen with all the called for Classic Colorworks threads(which I completely forgot to mention).

Simply Meant To Be by Heaven and Earth Designs..stitched on 18 count Aida with DMC Threads.

Winter Wind by The Prairie Schooler..stitched on 32 count Platinum Lugana that I tea/coffee dyed with DMC Threads.

Halloween at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings..stitched on 40 count Vintage Country Mocha with DMC Threads

Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings..stitched on 40 count Vintage Country Mocha with DMC Threads

Not yet started on... is Santa's Village by Country Cottage Needleworks on 32 count Lambswool Evenweave...will be DMC Threads.

Haul was Mirabilia...Halloween Fairy, Queen of Freedom, The Snow Queen and Forest Goddess...Chatelaine's, The Medieval Herb Garden and Alpine Seasons Garden( I think I called it Autumn..oops!) everything was purchased at 123Stitch.com

The charts I couldn't remember the name of was...The Anniversary by Lila's Studio and Santa's House 2010 Limited Edition by The Prairie Schooler...both are still available at 123Stitch.com

I know I made a couple of mistakes in my video..but I'm learning!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Stitching
Olivia
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