Something New!

I figured I would do a quick blog this morning,

I need to show you what I got on Saturday in the mail.

I found this on ebay and could not resist it!

my other scissor frog was small and couldn't hold any more scissors.

This one matches the dishes that I collect.

Love, Love Love it!!!!

 

The other thing that I got is - I ordered the pattern

Home of a Needleworker from LHN.

I have seen a number of other bloggers that have done this

one and thought it would look lovely in my living room. 

 

This morning I am going to be running errands and picking up last minute things for our stitching retreat.

Tomorrow will be spent packing and organizing my stuff to take with me and Wednesday morning making treats to take with me.

 

Saturday I never picked up my stitching we were busy and on the go most of the day.

First I went to my grandson's last football game. They won Ya C-E Hawks.

Then went shopping with DH and DD1. After I got home I did some laundry and took a short nap. Then in the evening we went to my nephew's 30th birthday party and visit with some great friends and relatives.

 

Sunday was spent at home. Playing on the computer, managed to get a few loads of laundry done  and then did some stitching, then some frogging and restitching. but I managed to get some done on my harvest towel that I am working on. I was hoping to have it completed before I left for retreat but not sure that will happen. We will see. No picture at this time sorry.

 

Have a great week everyone

Happy Stitching

Denise



And life moves on!

Life has a way of ruling our lives and this past week has been a long one for me. My last post was on a Saturday (7/28/12) and on Sunday we started moving our middle daughter home from Iowa. It was a hard thing for her to do but she knows in the long run it's for the best. It breaks a mothers heart to see there child's heart hurting from a break up, but time will heal her.

Friday night some friends of ours came over and we were sitting in our new shop talking and having a few beers when this big bad storm roll through, the clouds were very dark and lightning everywhere. but the best part was we got a good shot of rain that we desperately needed. Now I think I am going to have mow the lawn again because everything is turning green once again.

This past Saturday (8/4/12) my DH had a truck pull in one of the local towns but I decided to stay home and have some me time. I sat and watch the whole first season of True Blood (this is what I get for having my DD back living with us, she has movies that I have not seen). I also stitched while watching the TV. So do you want to see what I stitched on?

Noel
Yuletide Linens from Christmas Quickie Leisure Arts Book
Designer Deborah Lambein
Completed 8/4/12
14 ct cream & lace fingertip towel

I have not worked on 14 count fabric in a long time, it was a great change of pace for me.

The next piece that I will show you is for my niece, Chrissy, her baby is due in the middle of August. So I started this cross stitch picture keepsake for the new little one.

Bear Photo Frame
From Sweet Baby Memories by Leisure Arts
32ct oyster linen & called for DMC floss
Started on 7/18/12

I have more done on it since I took this picture a couple of days ago.

this is what is will look like when
completed.

I also plan to change a few colors to make the pink stand out for her little girl.

Well I was too the dentist today and had a tooth pulled and a bridge put in. And the stuff that he gave me is wearing off so I think its time for a pain pill and a nap.

I hope everyone is having a great week!

Happy Stitching

Denise

Thanks for all the great comments and too all my new followers!!!!

Good Morning

OK Time for an update on my blog.

It's not because I have not been stitching

Because I have been doing plenty of that

its that procrastion thing.

I try and read blogs every morning so that

I can keep up. Then I have to play a

couple of games on facebook and check

my emails. And then I check the time

and my morning is shot.

And I think I will update the blog later or

 even tomorrow.

Well I decided before I read any blogs this morning

I had to do this first.

So Here Goes Nothing!

Weekend before last my daughter and her 3 girls

came and spent some time with us

(they also brought the stomach flu with them thanks girls)

so Monday and Tuesday DH had it

and I had it Wed - Friday

(ya me, this getting old sucks)

Thank goodness I was feeling better for the

weekend because my niece came home for

a visit ( and it was her mothers birthday)

I didn't get to visit with her as much as I would

have liked but I had to play nice a share her

with every one else that want  to see her.

(Love you Chrissy)

Monday was a sad day! Had a funeral to attend.

A highschool class mate and close friend to our

oldest daughter was killed in a auto accident.

he was 31 and left a wife of less than 6 months and

a 1 year son that he adored.( RIP Gary )

Tuesday was a happier day as I got to spend it

with none other than my

Granddaughter.

And too many stories on how she made me laugh all day!

on to the stitchie stuff.

This is another Mini cross stitch ornament

from Liesure Arts

stitched on 14 ct white aida

with DMC floss

and I finish the back with white felt

this was a freebie I found when I was

looking around the blogs.

All the information was in a different

language except for the DMC colors I needed

The orginal design was not back stitched

but i thought it made my snowman stand out more.

And last but not least I am still working on

stitching up my Biscornu.

I will complete this one before I start another

christmas ornament!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This material is actually white not blue as the

picture looks ( damn lighting)

Not much left if I would just sit and stitch on it!

And I am planning on having it completed

tonight! I am thinking I will add a few beads

to this one.

Ok well if I want to get some stitching done I

better get this posted, do some reading of my

blogs and maybe a couple of loads of laundry done.

Enjoy the rest of the week

Happy Stitching

Denise