I Love Needlepoint ~~ It just speaks old-fashioned - I don't know where my Love for it began but I only know I've loved Needlepoint for just about always ~~
Probably it began with my very own Grandmother ~~ & possibly that's where my love for Cottages began too - with a Cottage Needlepoint made by her hands ~~ knowing the finger-work that goes into them makes them so special ~~ somehow over many years they have caught my eye, all found at garage sales or thrift stores, & now they can be found all around my cottage ~ Needlepoint Roses, Cottages, on footstools, benches, chairs (my chairs were $5 & $7), framed in pictures, & pillows.... and a precious petit-point brooch & wallet also made by my Grandmother's hands ~~
After taking these pictures I couldn't believe I had this many & I'm sure I even missed some. So as in the past when I've taken pictures of my collections I realize I NEED to down-size......I have TOO many! Eventually I will part with some of them ~ YES YES I WILL!! But for now they give me such a feeling of warmth & coziness that makes me feel so comfortable in my cottage & I love having them around me ~~ so here are my needlepoint beauties that I treasure & adore! Just COZY~~~
The next 4 are my favorites ~~ by my Grandmother Ella Melissa ~~
Brooch & Wallet on the left made by my Grandmother Ella ~~
Winter Cottage by my Grandmother ~~
Sweet Cottage by my Grandmother ~~
Lovely Floral Pair made by my Grandmother~~
What a LONG TOUR that was! I really didn't realize I had that many & I've already looked up & seen one that I missed right here by my computer! Alot of them have wear, even holes, & chippy places but that makes them even more special! Have a great rest of the week! KATHY xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sunflowers........
Blue Mist.....
Althea - "Rose of Sharon".....
Red Salvia & Periwinkles......
Esperanza "Yellow Bells" & the "Katy Road" Rose......
4 O'clocks.....& one of our 2 Turkeys - "Pork & Bean".......
The front yard.......
Fall mums.....
This was our Morning Glory Deck 2 Years ago......
This is our Morning Glory Deck today.....It's amazing what a difference it makes when you don't get rain......morning glories barely bloomed this year.....& there is Turkey #2 - either Pork or Bean.....lol.....they love coming up on the deck to eat from the vines......
It's always sad to see Summer come to an end.......before long the flowers will fade but I have that wonderful fall feeling & will soon put up the fall wreath & the pumpkin on the porch ~~ the windows & doors are all open & the air is cooler, crisper ~~ it already feels like fall ~~ & it's only 4 days away ~~ I'm so ready to enjoy it!........Happy Autumn! xoxoxoxo Kathy
