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Howdy blogging world! Well I've made a decision regarding my Christmas ornaments and their displays. I have decided that because none of you will be able to figure out which one is for which person, I will show them as I finish them. :) Of course that means that this blog will become a photo album for a while. LOL So you have to tell blogger to behave and stop this nonsense of not letting pictures go through. Ok?
Now to add a correction to yesterday's blog, I am not saying that I don't like Army camo. The camo that was at Walmart was very frightening! Hot pink and army green!?! Very scary to me! Just wanted to clear that up ;)
Anyhoo, here is another Binky Square for you to enjoy, minus the french knots. I have left that to the Binky square rep to do them as I cheat and use beads. Hehe...It's Sally holding a book. Only one more Peanuts character to go and that's Schroeder and his piano. Enjoy!!
Happy Stitchin!!
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Howdy do blogging world! *Whew!* Where did the time go?? Somehow in the passage of time, it is now offically Autumn and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Egads!! See what happens when you have buried yourself under papers, catalogs, mail, etc.? LOL Alright...so where to begin....Ahh yes the Quilt Shop.
A few weeks ago now I went with T to the nearby SuperWalMart. On our way there, we always pass a sign that says there is a Quilt Shop nearby. Well being that it was a Sunday and the actual idea of going to WalMart where entire families and distant relatives go shopping was less than a rush, so we stopped. It is in an old converted church building and you immediately walk in and have to pull out a tissue. Or at least I did with all the beautiful fabrics!! They were everywhere! Bolts, squares, and quilt patterns. Now I'm not a quilter, but I do use fabric to finish off my cross stitch. I am almost sure that if you made up a fabric in your head, she would have it. :) Sadly though, the downfall is that she was quite expensive! :-o I only walked out with a small square of fabric that will later be used on a Mail Art piece. $1.50 for it..and it's about 9x9. :( But if you win the lottery, her shop is the place for you! LOL After that, it was on to fight the crowds at WalMart. I only go there when I need one of two things: either cheap yarn/crafty stuff or house stuff. We needed house stuff, thus explaining the trip to which landed me my second disappointment. Not only did I go there for house stuff, I remembered my friend L was talking about yarn. So I decided to look at the yarn to which they only had very ucky colors! Now I take pride in knowing my colors, but these combinations were basically like Fruity Pebbles, Army Camo, Neon colors got washed together in a washer. YUCK! :p We managed to get all the house stuff..with the exception of Paper Towels. The "paper" aisle resembled something of a ration station..there was NOTHING!
Then this past Saturday was stitching with R. It was a lot of fun!! Of course I was secretly hoping that my JCS ornie issue would be in, but to no avail! Grrr..dern postman!! LOL But the good news is that I actually finished something!!! THis is a miracle you see as ever time I've gone stitching with R, I have never actually finished something as usually I"m too busy yacking. :) Oh don't get me wrong, we were still yacking but I actually finished something! Hooray!!! HEre it is: Part one of the Quaker Heart:
Umm..let's see..I know I'm forgetting to tell you all something..but for the life of me I can't remember what it is. LOL Guess it's time to close this...I'll write more later when I can think again...hehe..
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Howdy do blogging world! :) Two things first, no I don't have pictures ready yet. That is this weekends project and secondly my mood grubbing is because I'm going to have a pizza tonight! YUM! Ordering in from one of my favorite places as we are off to Mom's house for the next two days. No big deal...just I have to go get stuck..for a test..and she has an appointment..plus on Saturday is Stitching with my friend R..so it just makes sense to stay with her. No driving back and forth..hehe :) But I haven't had an ordered pizza in a while..part of my health kick..and me sometimes forgetting that the bean is gone. LOL The last pizza I had..didn't sit well with me because of that blasted bean so pardon me for being nervous! LOL Anyhoo, I'm looking forward to it! YUM! :D
Don't worry...I'll be back be soon...Sat nite with plenty of stories..and I'm sure more pictures! LOL Of course I'm taking my stitching with me...I have my Binky Squares, Happy Everything and the Quaker Heart. Plenty to keep me busy..provided her kitty will let me. He knows when I come..it's brushing time. T's Mom does it..but I do it for a long time...as he's quite fuzzy. :) Remind me to tell you about last weekend's adventure to the Quilt Shop...ok??
See ya Sat!
Happy Stitchin!!!
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Howdy do blogging world! Long time no write, huh? LOL I've been very busy lately. I'm happy to report that the shoulder is all better now and even let me stitch for a good long while on Happy Everything! YAY! Pictures to come soon. Busy doing what I hear you saying...simple I have pulled out EVERY ornament pattern I own. They are scattered about to possibly make it to the selection of worthy enough to make for my Christmas Ornaments 2006 list. Haha! I've picked about half of my list and still have more to do..so until that's all done..I'll be scarce.
Like I said, next post will have pictures of an updated Happy Everything, a binky square and who knows maybe even an ornament! LOL Provided I know the recipent doesn't come on here...hehehe :)
See you soon! Happy Stitchin!!!
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Hello blogging world! Thought I'd drop in for a quick howdy do so that everyone knows I'm ok. I've wrenched my shoulder blade somehow and have to take it easy for a bit. It's lubed up with Vapor Rub right now. LOL It'll be better in a little bit...just needs rest and some stretching. Don't worry..I'll be okie dokie! :) On the stitching front, I finished another Binky Square; Sally holding a book. I'm a roll for finishing Binky Squares this year! LOL
Ok...off to go rest for a bit. Have a good one!
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Howdy do blogging world! Hope everyone is doing well! Glad to see so many liked my latest finishes and WIPs. No progress on the Quaker Heart today or any stitching for that matter. WHy you ask, as you sit back in shock?? LOL Sarcasm is a great thing! Well because even though the calender says SEPTEMBER, my crazy self has kicked into DECEMEBER mode. No, I don't have the Christmas tree up nor am I playing Christmas Carols, humming that's a different confession. I have been spending the past few days planning out my yearly onslaught of Christmas Ornaments. Let me explain.
Every year, despite being burned in past exchanges, I succumb to the power that is the Christmas Ornament exchange. It's very simple, you stitch a Christmas/Holiday ornament for someone and get one back from someone else. (It is supposed to work this way, sometimes it doesn't as I have yet to recieve my ornie from 3 years ago *ahem*)But despite that, I still have managed to sign up for two exchanges, each from a different board. *sigh* LOL Plus each year, I choose a charity that is accepting Christmas ornaments to raffle off for funds, and do at least one for said charity. (I haven't chosen that one yet) However on top of all those ornaments, I stitch a personalized one for each of my dear friends. *whew* LOL
So with the impending release of the JCS Christmas Ornament 2006 issue and the influx of Christmas items in the store, I have been planning out my ornament list for the year 2006. It appears that this year won't be too bad, but not with good reasons of course. The dwindle in the ornament list is often due to loss of contact with people either because they have moved on and not left traces of where they are or we just don't talk/see each other anymore. :( That's always the hard part, as in doing the Christmas List, I go through my address book which is written in pencil with an eraser. :( But a true friend has time for you...so this years recipents will just be extra special to me..not only because they are wonderful people..but because we have time for each other. :)
*runs and checks the calendar..Yes it is September!* LOL
Oh yes..forgot recent S.E.X. (Stash Enhancing eXperience) all came via the mail this week. Items recieved were:
A few skiens of DMC Multicolors - from a wish granting
A "free" issue of JCS to look at and decide if I want a subscription
JCS Christmas Ornament Preview Issue - that came via the bookstore in hoping to find UK mags..but to no avail! :( However, I did find that! :)
So this list is made and the likes/dislikes are almost all gathered. Now onto the fun part, picking patterns! Tee hee!! I actually do have a challenge this year as one of my friends celebrates Chanakuah and I have NOTHING in the department. Hmm...reason for more S.E.X.? LOL
Ahh yes, one more thing..see my little froggie in the address bar now?? Hehe...Thanks T! :)
Happy Stitchin!!
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Howdy do blogging world! I know, you have been frantic with worry wondering where I have gone off to. No, no unexpected vacation to an exotic island. No, no one way trip to an insane asylum, though some days it feels as if I'm one step away. LOL Just a busy lady noticing that the clock has now struck Autumn and have yet to plan anything! LOL I have been stitching as I said I would be doing and now have pictures to show off. YAY!! :)
First off the gift I made for my friend L. She is in the Army and recently was deployed overseas for a while. I decided to make a little package (though it turned out being a big package) to mail her before she departed. My friend L, loves cats and things that are patriotic. I knew of the perfect pattern for her, Stars and Stripes Kitty Moon by Stitchy Kitty. I immediately went to work on it adding my own spice and flair to it, as it truly would not be a Stitch project if I didn't change something. LOL So here is what I came up with:
This is the Paw print that is part of the pattern. I turned it into a little pillow so L can tie it to her scissors, bed wherever and have a place to put her needles in. A pincushion with flair! :)
Here is the actual Kitty Moon! I turned it into a wall hanging so L could have a little slice of "home" and "friendship" in her residence. I used actually beads for the white "stars" on the stars and added the red glittery star button for flair! LOL I seem to like that word tonight. The back is covered with navy blue fabric with faint white stars. She got them the day before she departed..imagine my pins and needles until the package arrived. LOL And I'm happy to report she loves them! :)
Now for the update on the Quaker Heart that was worked on last weekend with my friend R. T was going to go to the cafe next door and work for a while, while the girls stitched but it was closed. So he hung out with us too! LOL It was great fun! But I'm almost done with the first part, there is a second half yet to be stitched. It too will be done in Antique Slate by Carrie's Threads.
And finally just some initial magnets I made for some friends as thank yous for various deeds they did for me. :) 
Oh..I've also had some stash acquirement on my "hiatus" but I will talk more about that later...as it's late. Hope you enjoy the pictures!!
*HUGS*
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