On Crooked Creektt: September 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Needlework Vol.I. . .

I l o v e Christmas In July $ales!

However,
this year's Christmas In July $ales were disappointing.

So~o~o. . .
I came home and went to my resources for Holiday inspiration!

Yes!
I keep past issues of my favorite subscriptions on the shelves of Studio One!

Holiday Home from cottage journal Holiday 2014
is where I found the inspiration for this year's entry for our Church Silent Auction.

In the past,
I've donated my handmade cards with a vintage flair.

Breaking in tradition,
last year I made a vintage button Christmas Tree and it was a huge success.

This year,
I'll be placing my Needlework, Vol.I ~o holy night~ in our Silent Auction.

Of course,
I still need to place it within a frame.

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My plan began with a sketch on notebook paper.

I determined the size to cut the neutral fabric for my Needlework Vol. I piece.

Next,
I sketched my stitches to be used for this somewhat "primitive in nature" piece.

I used #520 Green and #347 Red DMC Embroidery Floss.

Then,
using buttons from my vintage button collection,
I chose the buttons and their placement for the Needlework, Vol. I.

I deviated from the wording that is on the original needle work piece
and chose "o holy night" .

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I had forgotten the joy I receive from an evening spent doing needlework.

A special heart~felt note of gratitude to my face book and blog friend,
Priscilla (here)for by viewing all her lovely needlework inspired me to begin again!

Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Cindy @ DWELLINGS ~ The Heart Of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday!

And. . .

Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Dishing It And Digging It!

And. . .

Maria Elena @ Our Home Away From Home for Tuesdays @ Our Home!

And. . .

Richella @ Imparting Grace for Grace At Home!

And. . .

Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane for Share Your Style!

And. . .

Laura @ White Spray Paint for Thoughts of Home on Thursdays!

And. . .

Jann @ Have A Daily Cup Of Mrs. Olson for Share Your Cup Thursday!

And. . .

Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!

And. . .

Sherry @ The Charm Of Home for Home Sweet Home!

As you visit the above host and hostesses,

may you come away filled with inspiring ideas

for use within your own home décor.

Please leave a short comment

to let each of them know how much you enjoyed their link party.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Rescued Wood, Glue and Nails. . .

While vacationing last September,
a long narrow box caught my eye.

I had "Mr. Ed" make a 'rough' drawing with dimensions.
Yes, I always carry a tape measure in my purse!

Early in the Spring,
"Mr. Ed" spent a day in the garage making boxes.

Gingersnap Roses from
On Crooked Creektt's Garden.

Silent Auction Box.

The first one went to our daughter~in~law. . .
one went in the Garage $ale and a dear friend purchased it,
three were reserved for our daughter~in~laws family all celebrating
their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversaries. . .
and one is for the Church Silent Auction.

Gifted Boxes
celebrating Fiftieth Wedding Anniversaries!

But, alas, there was no box for On Crooked Creektt's Dining Room table.

I have the most amazing husband e v e r. . .
today, "Mr. Ed" not only made me a box,
but he helped carry my heirloom Dining Room table upstairs.
Something I've been wanting to do since the 2015 Renewal Projects!

This Dining Room table matches the buffet and was gifted to me
by my MoMa and my Aunt's when my beloved Grandmother passed away.

This April, marked its 43rd year in my possession.

As soon as "Mr. Ed" and I completed the switching of the Dining Room tables,
I set a simplistic, neutral palette designed tablescape
using our everyday dinnerware, flatware and stemware.