Mid Week Update

 Good Thursday morning!

I'm on vacation this week, pumpkin bread is baking in the oven and autumn has arrived. The day's are cooler, however still humid here in So. Fla., but I'll take it! We had a few low humidity days with a beautiful breeze, I was able to get the front yard re-planted for fall. Been out miracle-growing everything this morning as it looks like we have afternoon rain storms in the horizon. 

I've finished stitching a few pieces since the last time I posted and I wanted to share them with you. First up is....

Prairie Schooler 2020 Santa! Stitched on 14ct Fiddler's cloth using DMC threads. I had to outline the rabbits because you couldn't really see the little wind-blown bunnies on this fabric choice. Will finish as an ornament for this years' Christmas tree.

Next was....

Let It Snow and Stay Warm by Shannon Christine Designs, Christmas Club 2020. Both of these were stitched on 14ct navy blue aida using DMC threads, Mill Hill beads (00161) and DMC E5200 on the stars, mitten rope and edging of mittens and hat and also the fringe of the scarf.  I love how pretty these turned out on the navy blue fabric. 

Finally was...

Mistletoe by Shannon Christine Designs, Christmas Club 2020. Stitched on the same 14ct navy blue aida using DMC threads. I substitued the gold krenik with DMC 729 as I don't like stitching with krenik thread. Mill Hill beads 02013 are also used on this piece. Can't wait to finish these as ornaments. 

Here's an autumn/fall reciepe for you all to bake and enjoy (the house smells SO good today)

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                                                           PUMPKIN BREAD

3 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 2/3 cup water, 2 cups pumpkin, 1 cup oil, 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tbsp. salt, 3/4 tsp allspice, 1 tsp. nutmeg, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1 cup nuts, 1 cup raisins.

Stir and mix together all liquid ingredients, and then add in dry ingredients, nut and raisins. Pour into a greased and sugared loaf pan (2). Bake @ 350 for 1 hour. 

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Before I sign off...come visit my etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/LizziesXStitches)  and see these two items and more....

Also a shout out to my daughter who opened up her own etsy sticker shop. Come and visit her and see all her hand designed stickers for any occassion. www.etsy.com/shop/SmashCoStickers

Have a great day! Remember, you matter!

♥Elizabeth