Friday, October 18

Sew & Stitch Embroidery

My friend Alyssa just sent over her new book called Sew & Stitch Embroidery and we've been having a good time looking through it.  I've been online pals with Alyssa since my early days of plush stitching, so it's so neat to see how far she's come!  Actually, Alyssa and I did a swap way back when and she has one of my very first horses!  
Hope and I decided to tackle a little cross-stitch project out of the book first.

We both really enjoyed flipping through the book and planning our next activities.  I think once she finishes this one up, it will hang proudly on her wall.  Do you remember your first crafty endeavors?  It feels so great every time you tackle something new!

Be sure to check out Alyssa's book Sew & Stitch Embroidery if you're looking for a good crafty-type book.  I'm proud of you, Alyssa!


24 comments:

  1. Julie SøndergaardOctober 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    How sweet.. Can't wait till the day I get kids, and the grow up to be big enough, so i can make crafty projects with them. Wuhu!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful photos of an awesome moment!

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  3. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    This makes me all teary eyed thinking about when I'll be able to start teaching my daughter how to craft. Love the look of this book. I think I'll be adding it to me xmas wish list.

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  4. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Fun! What a great idea! Love the cute patterns!

    http://sometimesgracefully.com

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  5. Hanna LeiOctober 18, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    This book has so many cute ideas. -Hanna Marie

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  6. Sweet Love and GingerOctober 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    My grandmotehr taught me to sew and knit when I was a little girl. It is some of my fondest memories.

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  7. HannahOctober 18, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I remember the first time I cross-stitched, which was last year. I was living with my grandparents and my Grandma showed me all of her craft supplies. I picked out a tea cup pattern with hearts and finished it. It was so nice to spend that time with my Grandma as she showed me how to stitch! You and your daughter will cherish this time forever!

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  8. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    that looks like so much fun! I would love to get into embroidery :)

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  9. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Just added this book to my amazon wishlist! Once I get a little more competent with sewing in general I want to tackle some embroidery crafts, I used to do it when I was a child and loved it.

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  10. CareOctober 18, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    What a fun darling idea! Love the pattern you picked too- she is going to be happy she knows how to do this! what a talent, and so darn cute at that!

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  11. HelenOctober 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    How lovely to share some creative time together. This book looks really fun, I'm not much of a sewer but I'd like to try
    http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. Stacia, Paper Swallow EventsOctober 18, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Some of my very fondest memories as a child are from learning to do crafts from my mom. I'm sure Hope will treasure these times with you, too. :)

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  13. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    I remember when my mom taught me how to embroider, I loved it! I am about to work with my middle schoolers on sewing on monster faces to a fabric and I am so excited!
    Leah Faye
    a clover and a bee

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  14. MaraOctober 19, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    How cute she looks so serious.

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  15. Gemma RobertsOctober 19, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I still have the very first thing I stitched together, the fabric frog is my most treasured possession :) And I still now enjoy doing crafty projects with my ma! Team work ;)

    Faded Windmills

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  16. BeccaOctober 19, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    That looks like the cutest embroidery book! I love that Hope is learning how to embroider!

    -Becca
    Ladyface Blog

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  17. Halo HastaOctober 20, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I did my first crafty endeavors when i was in elementary school ^^

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  18. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    My friend just told me about your blog and also "Cooking With Mr. C." on Facebook.(also a blog) I'm glad for the two recommendations. I love when people share good blogs with each other. Denise

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  19. Trisha SalesOctober 20, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    This looks like such a fun mother-daughter activity!

    I helped my kid sister finish sewing her shorts for class. She isn't very handy with the needle so I'm glad I was able to help her with her project! Can't wait to do more sewing too!

    xo Trisha
    trishasales.net

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  20. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Hi, Katie :) I just made a Care Bear diorama with my 7 year old last week and it really was a special moment (for both of us!) ;)
    She got some Care Bears and a cloud car for her bday but sadly, the castles are a bit expensive online. We made our own! And P.S. That Mickey Mouse shirt... please expound on that! I'm lovin it.

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  21. petal and plumeOctober 21, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    what a lovely thing to do! sweet mom daughter bonding time!
    xx

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  22. UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    So cute! I hope you show pictures of the end product.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 22, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    love that yellow couch!!

    xxoo,
    nikki

    www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com

    check out my chloe + isabel giveaway!

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  24. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Perfect happy time! But I must ask what kind of fabric are you using to work on (in your pictures)?

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