May 15, 2016

Destiny's Spa Weekend...

Brynwood Needleworks - Destiny
 
I had a new order to create on my schedule for the weekend, but Destiny had other plans. As it would happen, she decided that a spa weekend was in order.
 
Brynwood Needleworks - Destiny

In her defense, she has earned it. She's been with me nearly a year, and I have been putting her through her paces. 

Fortunately, I have just the place to send her and was able to get her in on Friday. She'll be coming home later today. Which is a good thing. My studio just isn't the same without her. She is quite the presence on my sewing table.

Brynwood Needleworks - Destiny's Spot
Kenny and I are missing her terribly. Why, we just sat around all weekend and did mostly "nothing", we were so distraught. Well, actually, Kenny was more distraught. I just decided to take advantage of her absence by spending time with Handsome and the puppersnappers. (In case you're wondering, Kenny doesn't embroider, which I needed to do before I could sew.)
 
I even did a little vegetable gardening! Don't get too excited. It was three pots...one "Heartbreaker" tomato plant, 1 lettuce plant - from a head of lettuce, and 1 celery - started from a celery stalk. (Tag explained my "gardening" in THIS post.) After they root, I plant them into soil, which is what I did yesterday.

Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the veggies! There'll be time enough for work when I bring Destiny back home.

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May 14, 2016

Sunday Scripture...

Brynwood Needleworks Image - Philippians 1:3
 
On Friday, my husband and I joined friends to pay final respects to a dear friend.
He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
Rest well, Leo.
 
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May 13, 2016

Nantucket Red...

Brynwood Needleworks - Brynwood "ACK" Clutch and Accessories

I've completed another addition to my Brynwood Exclusive clutch wallets. This one is called "ACK", which is the airport designation for Nantucket Island.

I've chosen a fabulous Nantucket Red canvas for this set, and digitized my own design for the outline of the island for the exterior flap. I embroidered "ACK" on the key fob to finish the set.

Brynwood Needleworks - Brynwood "ACK" Clutch Interior
 
Of course, there had to be whales on the inside! How could I not choose this fabric with Nantucket's rich whaling heritage?
I've already listed this wallet on my website and in my Etsy shop (HERE & HERE), in case you'd like to see more photos of it. I love how it turned out! This one will have a matching handbag and Retreat Bag available (very soon), too.

Miss Destiny is in the shop for the weekend. She's nearly a year old and, because I use her every day, she was due for a spa day. Kenny's going to step in for her over the weekend, so I can keep busy.
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