Karyn is having a fantastic giveaway to start off the New Year; click here to see it all.
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Another GiveAway
Thought I had posted this already, but couldn't find it. Angela is having a giveaway for a beautiful box with a stitched top that is just the perfect size to hold all the little things you need to work on a project. Go here to see what I'm talking about.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009
Reading List - Updated 10/03/09
When it started raining here, I had a lot of free time so I read and read and read. Then when the flood waters came and we couldn't leave the house I read some more. Then when it took 2 more days before I had a clear route to the office, I read even more. So here's my updated reading list:
1)The Cat Who Could Read Backwards – Lilian Braun Finished 09/15/09
2)The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern – Lilian Braun Finished 10/03/09
3)The Chocolate Cat Caper – Joanna Carl Finished 09/20/09
4)The Chocolate Bear Burglary – Joanna Carl Finished 10/01/09
5) Split Second – David Baldacci
6) The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
7) Bitten – Kelley Armstrong
8) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
9) Savannah Blues – Mary Kay Andrews
10) Savannah Breeze – Mary Kay Andrews
11) Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery – Joanne Fluke
12)Tangled Up In Love – Heidi Betts Finished 09/21/09
13)Metro Girl – Janet Evanovich Finished 09/19/09
14) One for the Money (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
15) Two for the Dough (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
16) Three to Get Deadly (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
17) Four to Score (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
18) High five (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
19) Hot Six (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
20) Seven Up (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
21) Hard Eight (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
22) Visions of Sugar Plums – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
23) To the Nines (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
24) Ten Big Ones (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
25) Eleven on Top (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
26) Twelve Sharp (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
27) Plum Lovin’ – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
28) Lean Mean Thirteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
29) Fearless Fourteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
30) Plum Spooky – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
31) Finger Lickin’ Fifteen – Janet Evanovich
32) Killing Floor – Lee Child
33) Dead Man’s Island – Carolyn G Hart
34) Death on Demand – Carolyn G Hart
35)Dust to Dust – Tami Hoag Finished 09/18/09
36)The Dead Cat Bounce – Sarah Graves Finished 09/21/09
37) Grave Sight – Charlaine Harris
38)Dead Until Dark – Charlaine Harris Finished 09/21/09
39) Living Dead in Dallas – Charlaine Harris
40) Real Murders – Charlaine Harris
41) Shakespeare’s Landlord – Charlaine Harris
42) Knit One, Kill Two – Maggie Sefton
43) Dying to Sell – Maggie Sefton
44) A Killing Frost – Michael A Black
45) Random Victim – Michael A Black
46) State of the Onion – Julie Hyzy
47) Deadly Blessings – Julie Hyzy
48) Artistic License – Julie Hyzy
49) Death Down Home – Eve Sandstrom
50) The Violence Beat – Eve Sandstrom
51) The Camel Club – David Baldacci
52) The Will – Reed Arvin
53) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
54) Little Bitty Lies – Mary Kay Andrews
55)The Trouble With Magic - Madelyn Alt Finished 09/18/09
56)Fool's Puzzle - Earline Fowler Finished 09/22/09
And then I bought some books that weren't on my original list. Here they are:
57)The Grand Finale - Janet Evanovich Finished 09/29/09
58)Loves Me, Loves Me Knot - Heidi Betts Finished 09/30/09
59)A Charmed Death - Madelyn Alt Finished 10/01/09
60) Death by Darjeeling - Laura Childs
61) Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn
62) What's a Ghoul to Do? - Victoria Laurie
63) Witch Way to Murder - Shirley Damsgaard
I'll try to stick to the books on the original list, but I'm enjoying The Cat Who Mysteries by Lilian Braun, The Chocoholic Mysteries by Joanna Carl, The Bewitching Mysteries by Madelyn Alt, The Sookie Stackhouse Novels by Charlaine Harris and The Benni Harper Mysteries by Earline Fowler so I have a feeling more from those series will find a way to sneak onto the list. I'm a good one for making a plan of action, but those plans always seem to take on a life of their own once I get started. I've been looking at some online book reviews and seeing many I'd like to read so who knows how many books/authors are still to be added?
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5) Split Second – David Baldacci
6) The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
7) Bitten – Kelley Armstrong
8) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
9) Savannah Blues – Mary Kay Andrews
10) Savannah Breeze – Mary Kay Andrews
11) Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery – Joanne Fluke
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14) One for the Money (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
15) Two for the Dough (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
16) Three to Get Deadly (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
17) Four to Score (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
18) High five (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
19) Hot Six (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
20) Seven Up (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
21) Hard Eight (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
22) Visions of Sugar Plums – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
23) To the Nines (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
24) Ten Big Ones (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
25) Eleven on Top (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
26) Twelve Sharp (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
27) Plum Lovin’ – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
28) Lean Mean Thirteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
29) Fearless Fourteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
30) Plum Spooky – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
31) Finger Lickin’ Fifteen – Janet Evanovich
32) Killing Floor – Lee Child
33) Dead Man’s Island – Carolyn G Hart
34) Death on Demand – Carolyn G Hart
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37) Grave Sight – Charlaine Harris
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39) Living Dead in Dallas – Charlaine Harris
40) Real Murders – Charlaine Harris
41) Shakespeare’s Landlord – Charlaine Harris
42) Knit One, Kill Two – Maggie Sefton
43) Dying to Sell – Maggie Sefton
44) A Killing Frost – Michael A Black
45) Random Victim – Michael A Black
46) State of the Onion – Julie Hyzy
47) Deadly Blessings – Julie Hyzy
48) Artistic License – Julie Hyzy
49) Death Down Home – Eve Sandstrom
50) The Violence Beat – Eve Sandstrom
51) The Camel Club – David Baldacci
52) The Will – Reed Arvin
53) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
54) Little Bitty Lies – Mary Kay Andrews
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And then I bought some books that weren't on my original list. Here they are:
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60) Death by Darjeeling - Laura Childs
61) Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn
62) What's a Ghoul to Do? - Victoria Laurie
63) Witch Way to Murder - Shirley Damsgaard
I'll try to stick to the books on the original list, but I'm enjoying The Cat Who Mysteries by Lilian Braun, The Chocoholic Mysteries by Joanna Carl, The Bewitching Mysteries by Madelyn Alt, The Sookie Stackhouse Novels by Charlaine Harris and The Benni Harper Mysteries by Earline Fowler so I have a feeling more from those series will find a way to sneak onto the list. I'm a good one for making a plan of action, but those plans always seem to take on a life of their own once I get started. I've been looking at some online book reviews and seeing many I'd like to read so who knows how many books/authors are still to be added?
D
Monday, September 21, 2009
Flooding September 21, 2009
Thought I'd post a few photos so you can see what is happening in our neck of the woods.
Here's one of our neighbors standing in the middle of our street taking pictures. As you can see the water level is slightly above his waist.
This is a shot of our mailbox taken around 9 AM this morning. The water level has come up another 4 inches or so as that 4 x 4 the mailbox sits on is now under water.
This is a shot of the house across the street. I'm keeping my fingers cross that they have flood insurance because they're all going to have major problems to fix when the water finally goes down.
This is a shot of the neighbor's home just to the left of us.
And this is of our front yard. Our house sits up a bit higher than anyone else's so we might get through this without much more than a few more gray hairs from all the worry.
But it's still raining and they're calling for 3-4 more inches today.
D
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Stitching Question and Reading Challenge Update
Since M retired I no longer spend time cooking, shopping or cleaning so all my at home time is free to spend as I choose. Since I'm in a stitching slump I seem to spend all my time reading and when you add a night of insomnia to the equation I wound up reading 2 books and starting a 3rd yesterday. Oh yeah, #55 and #56 are new additions to the reading list.
By the time Friday got here I needed a break from work so took the afternoon and spent the time in a bookstore, a bead store and a fabric store. Think serious shopping - my credit card took a major hit. Then I came home and pre-ordered Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow and the fabric for it. I'm thinking of ordering the silk thread package but still not sure if I can justify spending that much on stash when I'm not stitching. If purchased alone, the silk pack is $230, but if I decide by Tuesday morning to get them I can save $46 cause I got the chart, fabric & thread. What's your opinion? Is it worth the extra $ to get the NPI silks?
Here's the updated reading list:
1)The Cat Who Could Read Backwards – Lilian Braun Finished 09/15/09
2) The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern – Lilian Braun
3) The Chocolate Cat Caper – Joanna Carl
4) The Chocolate Bear Burglary – Joanna Carl
5) Split Second – David Baldacci
6) The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
7) Bitten – Kelley Armstrong
8) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
9) Savannah Blues – Mary Kay Andrews
10) Savannah Breeze – Mary Kay Andrews
11) Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery – Joanne Fluke
12) Tangled in Love – Heidi Betts
13)Metro Girl – Janet Evanovich Finished 09/19/09
14) One for the Money (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
15) Two for the Dough (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
16) Three to Get Deadly (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
17) Four to Score (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
18) High five (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
19) Hot Six (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
20) Seven Up (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
21) Hard Eight (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
22) Visions of Sugar Plums – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
23) To the Nines (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
24) Ten Big Ones (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
25) Eleven on Top (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
26) Twelve Sharp (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
27) Plum Lovin’ – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
28) Lean Mean Thirteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
29) Fearless Fourteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
30) Plum Spooky – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
31) Finger Lickin’ Fifteen – Janet Evanovich
32) Killing Floor – Lee Child
33) Dead Man’s Island – Carolyn G Hart
34) Death on Demand – Carolyn G Hart
35)Dust to Dust – Tami Hoag Finished 09/18/09
36) Dead Cat Bounce – Sarah Graves
37) Grave Sight – Charlaine Harris
38) Dead Until Dark – Charlaine Harris
39) Living Dead in Dallas – Charlaine Harris
40) Real Murders – Charlaine Harris
41) Shakespeare’s Landlord – Charlaine Harris
42) Knit One, Kill Two – Maggie Sefton
43) Dying to Sell – Maggie Sefton
44) A Killing Frost – Michael A Black
45) Random Victim – Michael A Black
46) State of the Onion – Julie Hyzy
47) Deadly Blessings – Julie Hyzy
48) Artistic License – Julie Hyzy
49) Death Down Home – Eve Sandstrom
50) The Violence Beat – Eve Sandstrom
51) The Camel Club – David Baldacci
52) The Will – Reed Arvin
53) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
54) Little Bitty Lies – Mary Kay Andrews
55)The Trouble With Magic - Madelyn Alt Finished 09/18/09
56) Fool's Puzzle - Earline Fowler
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By the time Friday got here I needed a break from work so took the afternoon and spent the time in a bookstore, a bead store and a fabric store. Think serious shopping - my credit card took a major hit. Then I came home and pre-ordered Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow and the fabric for it. I'm thinking of ordering the silk thread package but still not sure if I can justify spending that much on stash when I'm not stitching. If purchased alone, the silk pack is $230, but if I decide by Tuesday morning to get them I can save $46 cause I got the chart, fabric & thread. What's your opinion? Is it worth the extra $ to get the NPI silks?
Here's the updated reading list:
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2) The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern – Lilian Braun
3) The Chocolate Cat Caper – Joanna Carl
4) The Chocolate Bear Burglary – Joanna Carl
5) Split Second – David Baldacci
6) The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
7) Bitten – Kelley Armstrong
8) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
9) Savannah Blues – Mary Kay Andrews
10) Savannah Breeze – Mary Kay Andrews
11) Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery – Joanne Fluke
12) Tangled in Love – Heidi Betts
13)
14) One for the Money (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
15) Two for the Dough (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
16) Three to Get Deadly (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
17) Four to Score (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
18) High five (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
19) Hot Six (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
20) Seven Up (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
21) Hard Eight (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
22) Visions of Sugar Plums – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
23) To the Nines (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
24) Ten Big Ones (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
25) Eleven on Top (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
26) Twelve Sharp (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
27) Plum Lovin’ – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
28) Lean Mean Thirteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
29) Fearless Fourteen (re-read) – Janet Evanovich
30) Plum Spooky – Janet Evanovich (A Between the Numbers Novel)
31) Finger Lickin’ Fifteen – Janet Evanovich
32) Killing Floor – Lee Child
33) Dead Man’s Island – Carolyn G Hart
34) Death on Demand – Carolyn G Hart
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36) Dead Cat Bounce – Sarah Graves
37) Grave Sight – Charlaine Harris
38) Dead Until Dark – Charlaine Harris
39) Living Dead in Dallas – Charlaine Harris
40) Real Murders – Charlaine Harris
41) Shakespeare’s Landlord – Charlaine Harris
42) Knit One, Kill Two – Maggie Sefton
43) Dying to Sell – Maggie Sefton
44) A Killing Frost – Michael A Black
45) Random Victim – Michael A Black
46) State of the Onion – Julie Hyzy
47) Deadly Blessings – Julie Hyzy
48) Artistic License – Julie Hyzy
49) Death Down Home – Eve Sandstrom
50) The Violence Beat – Eve Sandstrom
51) The Camel Club – David Baldacci
52) The Will – Reed Arvin
53) Exit Strategy – Kelley Armstrong
54) Little Bitty Lies – Mary Kay Andrews
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56) Fool's Puzzle - Earline Fowler
D
Monday, September 7, 2009
The Sisterhood is ready to hit the road again. Jill finished stitching her yesterday and is ready to send her on to the next "Sister". You can post a comment on her blog until the 13th.
If you don't know the story of the Sisterhood or where it has been and when, you can visit Daffycat and read about it.
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If you don't know the story of the Sisterhood or where it has been and when, you can visit Daffycat and read about it.
D
Monday, July 13, 2009
More Birthday Stash
I received 2 more cards and 1 package today. The first card is from Pam and she included DMC 208 & DMC 210.
And I got this gift from Melinda. Now I know why she asked me if I prefered silver or gold on my Christmas tree. Melinda sent me a pack of gold perforated paper that has two 9 x 12 sheets and one of the Christmas ornament books from my wish list - Stained Glass Ornaments I from Sekas & Co. Then when I opened her card I found a really cute fob. Here's a picture of everything.
And here's a picture of just the fob.
I also got a birthday card from my brother Larry and his wife Robyn. I must say I pretty darn excited when M told me it was here. I got telephone calls from 2 of the kids and emails from one sister and another brother, but this is the only card I received from a family member. M didn't even get me a card this year.
Now this next chart isn't a birthday present; it's a gift from a really nice woman I met face-to-face for the first time last month at my retreat - Debra S. She found out I wanted this chart, but the only shop that had a copy had just sold their last one. She ordered one and had it shipped to me. You can't get any nicer than that!
Well, that's it for birthday packages; there are still a few cards that should be on their way though. Once again I have to say how blessed I was with everything that was sent to me. This is my first birthday group where we sent presents instead of a couple skeins of floss and I really appreciate how the members put a lot of thought into getting just the right gift for each other.
Thank you everyone.
M
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Birthday Clubs - 2009
I belong to a birthday club on the I Love Cross Stitch Yahoo group where we exchange gifts on our birthday and a birthday club on ILCS Yahoo group where we exchange birthday cards with 2 skeins of floss. Well, Friday was my birthday and this is a photo of all the unopened cards and packages I received.
Karol Johns sent me this cute card and 2 skiens of DMC - 761 and 772.
I was so looking forward to getting up on Friday morning and opening prezzies, but real life got in the way and I didn't get the opportunity to check everything out until this morning. I still had one house guest this morning, but I was so curious I couldn't wait any longer. My DH and our friend laughed themselves silly while I was tearing into everything cause I kept saying "This is gorgeous" and "Oh I can't wait to start this one." They both agreed I'd need a dozen set of arms in order to do all I want to get stitched. Here's a photo of everything inside those envelopes and boxes. Photos of the individual gifts are below.
From Vicky L I received Waxing Moon's Gripers Club and the charms that go with it. Vicky also sent me all the specialty threads needed to stitch this piece. There was 1 skein of Blue Jay, Gold Leaf, Maple Syrup, Grape Leaf and 2 skeins of Freedom - all from Gentle Arts. I can't wait to dye a piece of fabric and get started on this one; I think it's going to go to the office with me when it gets done.
Rene isn't in my birthday group, but she sent me the sweetest card and inside it was a frogging tool she beaded in my favorite colors of red and purple. Both ends of the "frogger" have an adorable lady bug charm. This will always be on the table beside my stitching chair and I hope you don't take offense to this Rene, but I hope I don't have to use it too often. LOL
Linda sent me New Snow by Glendon Place. She also sent an 18 x 26 piece of ColorScapes hand-dyed 28-count cashel from Picture This Plus. Everyone knows I'm a huge fan of Christmas and winter themed cross stitch. In fact, I was eyeing this chart and fabric the last time I was in Dixie Darlin' in Pigeon Forge TN. I was kicking myself for not buying it, but now I'm glad I didn't.
Shelley gave me Waxing Moon's Christmas Short Stack along with 2 JABC buttons that are needed. The package also included a fat quarter of purple fabric and 2 Post-It type notepads.
Shelley's package also include a gorgeous bookmark. I'm an avid reader, but every time I'd stitch a bookmark for myself, one of the grandkids would claim it; now I have one of my very own. Here is a close up of the bookmark she stitched. I had read about this type of finishing for bookmarks but never got around to trying it. All I can say is that from here on out all my bookmarks will be done this way - it's the perfect way to hide the backside of your work.
Karol Johns sent me this cute card and 2 skiens of DMC - 761 and 772.
Leigh Ann made this beautiful plate for me. Leigh Ann isn't part of any cross stitch group and I only recently met her and her family, but they were part of the group that was here Friday and Saturday to help me celebrate my birthday. I'm not sure how she does it, but she adheres fabric and/or photos to clear plates. Some of her work that I've seen is absolutely stunning.
Sandy sent 2 skeins of DMC - 300 & 819 - in this cute card.
Rhonda sent me Christmas Gazebo Sampler from The Victoria Sampler along with a pack of Mill Hill's #40557 gold petite glass beads and a needle minder from Kelmscott Designs that has my initial on it.
When I opened the box from Nancy it had 3 individually wrapped gifts inside. The first one was a set of USA themed kitchen hand towels, the second one was a 20" x 27" piece of 28-count evenweave (the color is called Mushroom) and the third gift was a green Christmas themed tin box where the lid holds a 4 x 6 photo. I was floored when I opened the box and found 8 more gifts wrapped up inside it. She sent me the cutest Christmas theme chart called Snowed In from Stone & Thread and it included the snowman button, a package of Dress It Up buttons that spell Christmas, a cute little candy cane charm/button (Nancy, you'll have to tell me how I can use this on a stitched piece), 1 skein of Carrie's Creations thread - Grape, a container of flower shaped bathroom confetti, a bar of flower shaped bath soap, a small beaded fob and a beautiful beaded bracelot. I put it on as soon as I saw it and I haven't taken it off yet. Did you make the beaded items yourself? If so, I'd love to see more of your work.
Here are close up shots of the 2 beaded items. As you can see, that bracelot looks good on me! LOL
This lovely card came from Marl.
Meari gave me Gingerbread Garden Sampler from The Victoria Sampler and 3 skeins of Carrie's Creations thread - Ruby, Boysenberry and Deep Purple. She also included Victoria Sampler's Humor is a Virtue ornament. Again, these charts are perfect for me.
My next package came from Kim and it was the first one I received; it came a couple weeks before my birthday and one piece of the envelope was torn. I wanted very badly to peek inside that tear to see what I could see, but made myself put it down and not touch it until the proper time. Kim, you don't know how hard it was to do that. She sent me 2 charts from Cross My Heart - Tiny Little Teapots and My Cup of Tea, a 13" x 18" piece of hand-dyed 32-count opalescent Lugana in a color called Magic Juice, a package of Mary Engelbreit's dimensional teapot accent pieces, and a key chain shaped as a boomerang.
I got DMC 498 and DMC 535 inside this lovely card from Kim Ritchie.
Kathy isn't in my birthday group either, but I'm very happy to name her as one of my closest friends. Kathy knows I'm slowly working on making enough ornaments to decorate an 8-foot tall Christmas tree and she sent me 2 charts from my wish list - Pointedly Stitched Ornaments I from Homespun Elegance and Christmas Sentiments Vol I from Blue Ribbon Designs. Kathy is a member of the birthday group with the ILCS yahoo group and she sent me 2 skeins of floss from Carrie's Creations - Epiphany and Sea Kelp.
Ethel sent me Art Venture's Antique Santa, Bucilla's Christmas Collection Ornament kit, a memo pad, a fat quarter of blue printed fabric, a 15 x 18 piece of 28-count white Monaco, 3 skeins of thread from Carrie's Creations - Cherry, Foxfire, & Canteloupe, and 3 skeins of DMC thread - 321, 347 and 349.
Deborah isn't part of my birthday group but is very dear to my heart and she sent me a pack of Mill Hill's #40557 gold petite glass beads, a pack of Mill Hill's #10033 Antique Cranberry Magnifica glass beads, and one of the Just for Fun charts from The Sweetheart Tree called Merry Christmas. Deborah also sent a 9 x 9 piece of 32-count Raw Belfast linen for me to use to stitch Merry Christmas and the threads called for from WDW - Linen, Holly, Garnet & Cypress. And she spoiled me even more by giving me a chart from My Big Toe called Sisters in Stitching; it's the green box on the right side of the photo. Inside that box is the chart, necessary threads, needle and fabric. I'm going to see if I can't replace the line "stitching bits and bobs" with our names.
I got Waxing Moon's #138 Monthly Sampler - April from Debbie Jo. She also sent me a pack of Piecemakers size 28 needles and a 13 x 18 piece of natural linen.
I also received two gift certificates from 123 Stitch - one from Kelly and the other from Evalina. Not sure what I'll get with them, but if you noticed the recurring Waxing Moon theme you probably won't be too surprised if I use them to get some of her charts missing from my collection.
My birthday on Friday didn't start out as I wanted it to (had to take M in for some tests) and then get home to straighten the house up and start cooking for guests coming over for a BBQ on Saturday. But the surprise was on me when everyone started showing up late Friday afternoon for a party that night and staying over for the cookout on Saturday. I never even got to open my pretty prezzies until today after the last house guest left. But as you can see, everything was worth the wait. I was thoroughly spoiled and I hope everyone knows how much I appreciate what they sent.
I'm so tired this afternoon I'd like to take a nap, but it's back to work for me tomorrow and I'm afraid if I lie down now I won't be able to sleep tonight. So I'll force my eyes to stay open for a few more hours and go to bed earlier than usual.
My birthday on Friday didn't start out as I wanted it to (had to take M in for some tests) and then get home to straighten the house up and start cooking for guests coming over for a BBQ on Saturday. But the surprise was on me when everyone started showing up late Friday afternoon for a party that night and staying over for the cookout on Saturday. I never even got to open my pretty prezzies until today after the last house guest left. But as you can see, everything was worth the wait. I was thoroughly spoiled and I hope everyone knows how much I appreciate what they sent.
I'm so tired this afternoon I'd like to take a nap, but it's back to work for me tomorrow and I'm afraid if I lie down now I won't be able to sleep tonight. So I'll force my eyes to stay open for a few more hours and go to bed earlier than usual.
That's it for now and I'll try to update again before another 4 months goes by.
D
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Created a Wish List
I've set up a blog as a wish list and got started by posting some of the ornament charts I've been drooling over.
It's already huge but I can guarantee it will get bigger and bigger and bigger. LOL
It's at http://xsnutwishlist.blogspot.com/
D
It's already huge but I can guarantee it will get bigger and bigger and bigger. LOL
It's at http://xsnutwishlist.blogspot.com/
D
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Bad, Bad Mommy
Okay, I admit it, I have a terrible memory. So terrible that I forgot to call my beloved daughter yesterday and wish her a happy birthday. So I want to use this post to wish her a happy belated birthday. So please join me in wishing her a wonderful and stitch-filled birthday WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday daughter of mine. I love you so much (and yes, you can kick my A** when we see each other next!)
D
Happy birthday daughter of mine. I love you so much (and yes, you can kick my A** when we see each other next!)
D
Thursday, February 26, 2009
February Ornament
I know it's been a while since I posted, but we've been really busy with taking care of M's mother when she was hospitalized after she fell, then with her funeral, and now trying to get her home packed up. I haven't been doing much stitching but did manage to finish the stitching on my February ornament. I'm not doing the actual finishing as I have several to stitch on each piece of fabric and don't want to cut them out until I have them all stitched. There will be a finishing marathon when all are stitched.
This one is from Vermillion Stitchery and their 2008 freebie. It is Hearts Snowman and is stitched with DMC threads on 28-count linen called Galaxy from Crossed Wing. It's a bit larger than I'd like, but thought the fabric was perfect for these designs.
Don't know when I'll get the chance to do another post, but know I'm doing my best to read all of your blogs even if I don't have the time to post any comments.
Until next time,
D
This one is from Vermillion Stitchery and their 2008 freebie. It is Hearts Snowman and is stitched with DMC threads on 28-count linen called Galaxy from Crossed Wing. It's a bit larger than I'd like, but thought the fabric was perfect for these designs.
Don't know when I'll get the chance to do another post, but know I'm doing my best to read all of your blogs even if I don't have the time to post any comments.
Until next time,
D
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Stash Organization
There's been some recent discussion about stash organization on one of my groups so I thought I'd post photos of what I do.
This is a shot of my to do container. Most of the projects in the container are 100% kitted up but some still need a few threads or maybe the fabric. 
This is a shot of my to do container. Most of the projects in the container are 100% kitted up but some still need a few threads or maybe the fabric.
This is a top view of the container. Guess I've got a few projects to get started, huh.
Here is a kitted project from the to do container.
Here's a shot of my threads. I have at least one of every DMC color and I'm starting on some of the specialty threads now.
This is a shot of the threads I've pulled out for the Monopoly Board. I use bags similar to Floss-A-Way, but these have 2 holes in the bottom of the bag instead of 1 in the top. I've cut some index cards to fit the bags exactly (makes them stand up in the boxes better) and printed labels with the color number which I put on both sides of the bag.
I keep the skein of thread I'm using on one side of the index card...
and any extras I have of that color are stored on the back side of the card.
Here's where I keep my charts. Have I mentioned before that everyone says I'm really anal about how things are kept? I think this will prove it to everyone. I keep all my charts in notebooks in alphabetical order. Once I have enough charts from one designer to fill a notebook of its own, out they come and go to their new home. Here's the first half...
and here's the second half.
These are waiting to be filed.
Here's my armoire. This is where I keep my fabrics and everything that hasn't got a home yet. The right side of the armoire is where I hang my bulk fabric.
and the drawers on the left side hold small cuts, completed projects that haven't been finished yet, and all those little accessories that have no other place to call home yet.
After taking these photos, I realize that I have some serious housekeeping to do. There are way too many charts on the floor waiting to be filed and several of the kitted projects need a few things before they are 100% kitted up. But I recently purchased Organized Expressions and I'm slowly getting my stash listed. Once I am done, a copy will go to the office with me for safekeeping. I know I'd never be able to come up with a list for the insurance company should anything happen to the house.
Alright now my skin is tough - do you think I'm gone over the top on stash storage? Does anyone see where I can make improvements?
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UFOs
I've spent today going through my stitching and pulling out all my UFOs. I was astonished to find that I had 16 of them. Now I know this is more than some people have and less than others, but I just didn't realize I had this many lying around.
Lizzie Kate
And Two Shall Be One
Teresa Wentzler
Noah's Ark
Stoney Creek
The Brrr-Muda Triangle
Stoney Creek
Tapestry of Life
Stoney Creek
Dog Bone Wisdom
The Prairie Schooler
Old World Santas
Paula Vaughn
Friendship Quilts
OakHaven Designs
2008 Mystery SAL
Needlemania
A Bouquet For Cheryl
Mirabilia
Queen of the Flag
Leisure Arts The Stockings Were Hung
Opening His Pack
L&L
1991 Christmas Angel
Kustom Krafts
Heavenly Afternoon Ride
Just Nan
Queen of the Needle
Brightneedle
Spooky Halloween
Bent Creek SAL
I know there were more, but must have either thrown them away or passed them on to someone else to complete as I couldn't find them. Quess I really need to get serious about stitching and see how many of these I can complete this year.
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