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back to square one design wise apparently. So, I have to play with this a bit and make it pretty again as right now it's quite blah. Be patient, but for now I must go stitch!

*hugs*

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Big changes are coming to this blog. A new background and maybe even an actual post that's uplifting and full of cool pictures of things I've made! Of course this means I need to lock myself up in my room this weekend and hibernate with stitching in one hand, food nearby and a movie supply ready and waiting. Stay tuned for the changes...the "Holiday" bug is starting to nibble at me. =)

Hope you are all doing just peachy!! *hugs*

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Hello all my stitchy/bloggy friends! I'm still alive! Trying now to catch something with the recent temperature changes and close quarters at work but still hanging in there. I do have a sincere apology to make as I will not be able to complete the memorial project in time to present to the person in NOv. Due to lots of things, mainly the major one being having to restart the project due to a spill on the original piece, I just will not have time to stitch it. I could rush through it but the meaning behind this piece deserves to have the proper treatment and time dedicated to this project. Therefore, I will unfortunately not have it ready in time. I gravely apologize but do hope that you understand. I will, however, honor my promise of making this piece as I am not a woman whom backs down on her word. As per a suggestion, it might be able to be presented in March. I thank you for your patience and understanding and assure you it will be well worth the wait.

I will continue to stitch on it when I can and display progress pictures. I do have one to show however I am on a break at work, thus unable to display it. Speaking of that break at work, it is now over so I must bid thee adieu. Keep stitching!! Stay warm!

*hugs*

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Hi everyone! So sorry that I haven't been very active on this blog lately but I have been stitching when I have some free time. Several projects in the works. The most important and time consuming is this memorial piece for a fallen soldier. This is what the finished picture will look like. Sadly, I can't post a progress picture yet as it's majority white right now and does not show clearly on the camera. =( But trust me ladies, it will be done and I am working on it! =)



The poem says: Freedom-- Cherish your freedom and guard it with honor and respect for it carries the blood of those who gave it to you.

Hopefully by the weekend I will be out of the white area and can post a picture with some COLOR!!!

Next project is for me and someone special =) Hehe...



It will say, two hearts one soul and will be a bookmark to go into a very special book. =)

So not much, but it's something...more to come....my birthday is friday so i'll have plenty of stitching time then!

Hugs and take care!! Happy Stitchin!

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Howdy do blogger friends! Does anyone still read this blog? LOL Probably not many as I seem to have been hibernating lately. I have been stitching, quite a bit actually but the sun has not shone here in ages, thus resulting in bad pictures. Hopefully, God willing we will get some soon so I can show off my "talent". ;) I've been trying my best to keep up with blogs, emails, writing actual snail mail letters (remember those?) but haven't been doing a very good job. I'm working FULL time now. 40hrs a week plus what I normally do which makes little time for me. I'll find some soon I'm sure or scream trying. LOL So do have a big project coming up that should bring more readers to my little area of the web. I'm doing a Fallen Solider project for a fallen solider here in my state. He has already had one done for him, but I know a friend of his mother's and long story short, I"m drafted again. It's going to be a beautiful piece if I don't say so myself. I'm hand dying the fabric a very pale blue. It's so pale right now that it doesn't even show up. (Haha translation the dye didn't take the first time so I must re-do it). So I'll be showing off pictures of progress etc as I work on it so that the other members of this soliders life can see it. =) I feel honored to have been drafted again. =)

Alright, I'm writing this on my break from work and sadly time has flown. So I bid thee adieu gentle readers and I shall be in touch again! Keep stitching and miss you all!

*hugs*

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Hey folks! I'm still here..just haven't had much time to do anything for myself lately. I"m about to jump to 40/hrs a week with work and still taking care of the things I need to...I'm trying not to get overwhelmed but it's quickly approaching. I really needed my vacation this summer but maybe I can escape for a weekend or something soon. Definitely when it gets cooler..good grief is it hot!!!! Anyway, I leave you with a few pictures...so enjoy!





This is going to be a bookmark that will be placed in a very special journal of mine! =) It is done using the DMC Variations ( the blue/green one) and the red is Garnet by WDW I think.




This is the beginnings of a piece that is going to a very dear friend of mine!! I can show it as there's not enough for her to figure it all out. I am using various varigated threads from Carrie's Threads. It is being stitched on Buttercup evenweave, I think is the name of it. Not sure. LOL



This will be a second attempt on a wedding piece I started for a friend of mine's friend. Long story..but it's done in peridot green and buttercup yellow on yellow 16ct Aida. It's most backstitch so it'll be easy to finish; then comes the beadwork on it though. =/



Lastly, a finish!!! Another one of my Celtic coasters! =)

Happy Stitchin!
Stay cool!

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Ok, yes I know I have gone an entire month without writing but if you knew how things have been; you'd understand. First off, I have stitched and crafted quite a bit. I have lots of photos to show off but the cord to my laptop finally bit the dust. So now, I have to wait for the mail to bring me a new one which means I'm offline for a bit. =( Secondly, vacation I was going on, not happening. NO, I don't want to get into to it but I"ll still take the time off from work maybe and just do some things for me. I don't know yet. Honestly as sheepish as this sounds, I just need my friends and hugs right now. =/

Hope you all are doing better! *big hugs*
Miss you all! Happy Stitchin!

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Stitch's Mood:
resident storm tracer. Egad!! What an incredible weekend if you are one of those crazy people that lives for twirly things from the sky! The only minor break from storms was Saturday and by then you were so tired staying up all night; you slept right through it. Or at least I did because I stay up to listen to the warnings/watches as I'm not a "seasoned" Midwesterner yet. Frankly, I don't think I ever will be as I hate twirly things. =P Moved to the wrong state, I hear you. Haha.

So this weekend was a bit productive as I got some mail that needed to be sent out. On the stitching front, nada but I have made a "business" decision to start selling my bracelets; like the ones I made for my friends. With everything going up which on a side note when a loaf of bread costs the SAME as a gallon of gas; something IS NOT right!! Anyway, as I was saying with everything going up; the extra cash will be a blessing provided I sell anything. I've asked several friends and they have said I could sell those bracelets easily, just don't cut the price too short as they are with genuine swavorski crystals/gems. So soon I will be popping up some prototypes on my etsy website and putting them in the craft cabinet at work. Wish me luck!

Well so far it appears to be a quiet night storm wise. Just some stats, 5 days over 150 tornadoes ALONE in my state!! Talk about someone being grumpy, Mother nature. However, with such a stormy terrible weekend we do have a beautiful week to look forward to of no storms. (Happy dance!!) And there is a positive element to having to run over to my friends house to hide in her basement; before the storm comes her hubby BBQs and MAN is it good!!!! I might pop up the next time the man does chicken! ;) Which reminds me I need to get some of his favorite cake mix and bake him a cake as a thank you because I'm sure he enjoyed having a panic-striken lady at his house for almost four nights! HAHA! ;)

So, that's a slight update. Oh yes, I'm actually working at work now. They moved me to corporate and I have been busy EVERY DAY! Hoorah!! So now that things are turning around a bit though I still don't like the storms, I might relax a bit and get some serious crafting/to do listing done! =) Wish me luck...

Happy Stitchin!!!

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Stitch's Mood:

Well as you can see it's been quite a hectic time as of late. Between near scares of tornadoes, which by the way I did see the nasty cloud over the house. Not exactly a fun night that happened about three weeks ago but still I wish not to see anymore. Luckily the weather has been just breathtaking but now it's getting hot and sticky. Sadly, more storms are called for this upcoming weekend but hopefully they won't be terrible. Things have been going on in personal live about as torrid as a storm but thank God for the power and love of friends. One friend in particular, my sister (not blood sister), Lani.

She is a wonderful mother of a young one and a happy wife to great man. She is currently stationed over in Iraq, giving more of herself than I ever could. I swear I honestly admire the courage she has to go and face something like that with such resilence. I don't think I could do something like that. She's not in true harms way but it is a dangerous situation no matter where she is. Anyway, she has always had this keen sense of knowing when I need a pick me up and I got that pick me up just when I needed it most.

As some of you know, I live at the post office. Well not really but I do send a TON of mail. Surprise packages to friends, cards, letters, all kinds of things but only had a bag that advertised a cancer drug on it to carry the stuff in. Well believe it or not, people often asked me questions such as "when was I diagnosed etc?". I got tired of the questions as well just because I'm sporting something like that, doesn't necessarily mean I'm the one afflicted with it. So long story short, I was talking to Lani about it and she in the evil sister way that she is sometimes came up with the idea of making me a bag. Measurements were made, colors were chosen and I sat back wondering what my sis would create me. I could have never imagined what she did!

So she sent the package to me the week she left for Iraq and in all honesty I was expecting a smallish package because things had been tight. To my surprise, I had to go to the counter for a HUGE box! I was overwhelmed and so excited!! I opened it, ripping the layers of tape she had used as if I were a kid at Christmas and once the box was opened, I just sat back eyes shining. I pulled out the most beautiful bag I've ever seen!!! It was blue (my favorite color) and stuffed with goodies!! There was a ton of evenweave fabric, bottles of lotion from Bath and Body works, stickers, stationary, small bottles of the perfect shade of blue nail polish, two beautiful scrunchies she crocheted herself and she even fed my tummy with Almond M&Ms!!!! I was in heaven!!! Thank you SO much Sis!!! I share these pictures with my blogging friends but honestly they do not do this bag justice. And the greatest thing that the gift brings is the reminder of my favorite sister! I love you Lani!! =) God bring you home soon!!






Thank you sis for sharing a piece of your heart with me and know that you are in prayers as always! Hubby and your little dumplin too! =) Also, know that you never know when your mailman might come visit you! =) hehehehehe

Happy Stitchin!!

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Stitch's Mood:

Well as true Stitch style, I'm late with posting this entry as yesterday was Mother's Day but cut me some credit as it's not several months from then. Hehe. =) So with it being Mother's Day, I want to dedicate this entry to two incredible women, both mothers, that I know. Sara and Lani. Both are like sisters to me and just incredible people but I get more into that later.

First off yesterday, I spent the day spoiling Sara! I went over to her house and got her kids to clean their rooms and the house up. (Drill Sargent much) I exposed her to Quizno's Subs which she loved and made chocolate chocolate chip cupcakes. I told her not to move as it was her day off. Then I presented her with the sneaky part. I had come by earlier Saturday to get the kids to draw cards for her and her mother. (Grandma) You know me, I have to be sneaky and surprise somemone! =) Hehe. Anyway, we gave her the cards and then I gave her and her mother these bracelets that I had made. (The picture quality isn't that great- sorry)

First Sara's: Her Mother Bracelet that has her entire family on it with an angel charm that hangs down saying love. Each of the silver hearts has the first name initial of her kids, hubby and her. =) One big happy family!



Then her mother's is her Hope Bracelet. She has cancer so the bead color corresponds with the type of cancer she has and stands as a symbol of Hope.



Both deserving gifts! Sara is just an incredible woman raising five kids. She never seems tired and just keeps going like the energizer bunny. Her children truly know what a real mother is and that she loves them. She would do anything for them and it's because of her big heart. I love you Sara! =) You are a wonderful reminder of how mothers are supposed to be and deserve nothing but the absolute best in life!

Happy Mother's Day!!

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Stitch's Mood:


Ok so to my readers first off, hello! Hope you are all well and safe. Especially with all the recent outbreaks of terrible storms in the US. Secondly, I'm going to be posting several blog entries in order to "catch-up" everyone with what's been happening. So put your reading glasses on girls and guys, it's going to be an adventure. Hehe

Happy Stitchin!

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Stitch's Mood:

Hello blogging friends! Tis a stormy day here in the Midwest. I have to admit I'm not used to waking up by thunderstorm. Nice passive beach sounds, a kiss from someone special, the smell of banana bread; fine things to wake up to, BOOM! no. Not to mention the pelting of hail against my window. Not fun. Tends to put a bad swing on the day. However, today it's just stormy. Thunderstorms rolling through pretty much all day. Thank God though no twirly things....the only thing I want to twirl around me is a piece of licorice around my finger. =P

On the personal front, I'm now a legal resident of this state as by spending all of an hour at the DMV and the Sherrif's office; I got my registration/title and license! I was shocked!! Back home that would have been an all day project. Pretty cool living in a smallish town. ;) I was done before lunch! Shocking! =) Also, the temporary job that I had taken is now over but I got a call yesterday offering me a more permanent position! This was followed by a small dance out in the parking lot of the courthouse to a much surprised audience. (A truck with two ladies in it) I don't know who was redder me, or her truck. HA!

On the stitching front, Nada. Well that's not exactly true but not enough to put up a progress picture. I'm hoping to change that soon. I've got movies to watch so maybe I'll park myself in front of the TV and have a movie/stitch a thon. All the chores are done for the week so why not? Anyone care to join me?? Hehe. However, stitching has been on my mind as now I have more wants. I found a YUMMY designer today by visiting a friend's blog: bad enabler. You must check her out! Lovely fun, bright and colorful designs. It's a rarity when I go "Oooo I want everything!" LOL Here's the link as it's only fair to share the enabling: *evil grin* BarbaraAnaDesigns

So since I have no pictures to show: do I hear boos? Anyway, I thought I'd shoot out a couple of SBQ's. Enjoy!!

What is the most complicated piece you've ever completed?

Hmm, if I ever get Happy Everything done; it will definitely be that piece. Until then, none of the projects I have done have been extreme.

What items do you consider essential to your needlework that you keep
in your stitching bag?

Hmm, I don't really carry a stitching bag. However, thanks to my friend L, there would definitely have to be some Piecemaker needles in there. =)

When you stitch a pattern that you have downloaded do you print out
the pattern or do you stitch directly from your computer screen?



People actual stitch it in front of their computer? Wow. No offense to them but I have neither the patience, eye sight or butt strength to do that. Hehe. I always print them out and put them in a binder to keep.

Alright! Happy Stitchin everyone! *hugs*

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Stitch's Mood:

*Yawn* Oh excuse me! I'm so tired right now it's not even funny. Just a small update as that's pretty much all my brain can handle now. Life update, I have a temporary job entering in data for the local paper here in town. I think this is my last week though but the pay is nice, better than nothing. Today, I finished the last, well hopefully, last part of my interview for a company in town. The last part was a doozy as it was an apptitude test of which I neither felt "apt" to do or had the "tude" to do. LOL =) Needless to say upon leaving work and then going to take that, my brain began to ooze out of my ears. Mental exhaustion anyone?? However, no rest for the weary as I had to tend to Lady Betty's needs. So, hopefully tomorrow afternoon after work I will feel more up to blogging and stitching, but right now my bed is calling me.

Oh here is the latest stitching picture. A nearly finished Celtic knot #2. =) Enjoy!



Goodnight..zzzzzzzzzz.....

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Stitch's Mood:

Hello blogging friends! I finally broke away from this situation I'm in for at least 24hours to see my Stitchy Gramma! Of course, in true Stitch fashion, this happened last weekend and I'm just now writing about it. LOL Anyway, some background on Stitchy Gramma. Her name is Carolyn and she comes from a board that I belong to. She adopted me as her stitchy grand-daughter when we did an exchange together. Supposedly I sent her such a fun and extravagant package, (her words not mine) that she just had to get to know me better. Upon finding out that I was a mere 27 and she was in her well beyond 40s, she starting calling me her Grand-daughter. Hehe. The rest is history....

Anyway, she had to come home, as she lives in Aussie now with her new hubby Ross, to stay with her mother who was ill. I had found this out about a week or two ago and got very excited as well I live in her state now! Yay!! So we arranged it so that I could come up there to stay for an evening and she would pay for everything. *insert blush face* Believe it or not, it's very hard for me to accept people doing things like that for me. So after my trek across the US, driving the three hours to see her would be a piece of cake especially since I pass a Russell Stover's outlet on the way! Tee hee!

I left Saturday afternoon rather late due to an unexpected, "HELP! Please come take the kids for a while because I need to go do some things" *grumble*. I had scheduled myself to leave around 1pm so that I would arrive there around dinner time. Gramms had made pot roast and homemade mashed potatoes. You bet your life I was going to partake in that!!!! Hehe. Well after the "kid session", it was about 4 when I left so I didn't get there till about 7pm. =/ I arrived at her mom's house later than that as once again those stupid internet instructions led me astray. Pardon a minor rant, but do they actually research the towns to make sure that the roads ACTUALLY EXIST!?!?! Rant over...

So I was on my cell saying I had just arrived, getting my stuff out of the car only to realize that she was standing right next to my car. Eep! LOL We hugged and went inside to gab, meet Mom and of course EAT! So after dinner, Gramms pulls out a surprise. She had asked me what my favorite dessert was and I said yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Well, Gramms is diabetic so I wasn't sure if I would actually get that and didn't want her to make just a small cake for me but no, Gramms has to spoil me. She pulls out this cake that has chocolate frosting,yellow cake and then white cream in the center! OH heavens to betsy!!!! YUM! I sadly took my piece to go as I had to check in the hotel before 10 and it was getting late.

I was a true princess as Gramms set me up at this place called Hotel Josephine. A beautiful small inn that's nearly 200 years old! I had a quaint little room with a bed that was just heaven. Before we had left for the evening, Gramms had asked me to come with her to the "city" for some shopping and lunch. Once again she paying for everything...*insert another blush* As you can tell, I'm NOT used to being spoiled. But here is a picture of the room:


Sadly I was a bit too hyper from that cake to go to sleep right away, so I curled up in the bed and wrote a bit on my story finally crashing in bed about 1am.

Now you would think with me crashing into bed about 1am, I wouldn't wake up till about 10 right? NO! This girl, miss I am NOT a morning person, arose at 6am! *scratches head* So I went into the lobby in my PJs, they have clouds on them hehe, to partake in the small breakfast fare. Bagels, toast, eggs and sausage. Simple until you get to the end of the line to see this HUGE cinnamon rolls! YUM! More sugar...hehe.

After breakfast, I once again met up with Gramms and we went to the city for some shopping. She took me to The Sunflower Seed and I browsed. I was trying to be really good, honest. She had a few Needle Necessities threads there so I grabbed two that I really like. I miss that line of threads. When I started to pay, Gramms wouldn't have it. =/ She also told me to pick out a chart to go with those threads. Well I didn't pick out one that goes with them but I did pick up the new Stitchy Kitty Snowman Trio. I browsed a couple of other things and put them back down. Good girl right?? Well....so then we went to a lovely place called Jason's Deli for lunch and met her friend Robin. Did a little shopping too at Hobby Lobby and Joann's. Hehe *evil grin* I found the perfect backing fabric for a friend's project....

Soon it was time to say goodbye and that was hard as I don't know when I'll be in Aussie! LOL I came back home and unpacked only to find several things: extra money in my purse and those charts I put back in my package. Shame Gramms!!! =/ But all in all it was great fun!! I just feel a little guilty for being spoiled but no worries I have intentions of making it up. =) Oh yes, picture of new stash:


Recognize the needles L..hehe you have me hooked now. =) So I love you Gramms!!! Miss you already and thank you for a great time!! It's been a long time since I've been spoiled..but remember...payback always comes when you least expect it. ;)

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Hello blogging friends! Just a quick entry to let you know that tomorrow night I will add a few finishes to this blog and secondly tell you about my trip that I took last weekend to meet my stitchy Gramma! =) Includes new stash! Hehe...However, right now it's past midnight and I have to start my temp job tomorrow. Yes people I have a temp job. It's doing data entry for the local newspaper for a few weeks. 9-3pm Monday - Saturday. Not too bad. =) I'll take it as my bank account is mad at me. LOL Plus, I want to make another small order to Carrie's Threads for some yummies to start a few friend gifts! =) Requires that green stuff of which I don't have much right now. But anyhoo, I'm off to bed. Just wanted to check in.

Oh yes, and I will be bringing back my Punkymoods. =)

*hugs*

Happy Stitchin!

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No No..it's not a typo..it's what I've been doing lately. Celtic knots and Kanji symbols. I finished one Celtic Knot and have three more to go, though I'm nearly done with a second one. Here is the finished one:



I'll take another picture or two tonight of what I'm working on next. Just want to put some more stitches in it so it actually looks like something. Haha.

Now, I got my RR back from my friend Lani in the mail last week. She also sent me a few yummies too! *Love ya sis!* Anyway, the theme was an RR to make into a pillow and knowing the crazy person that I am, I wanted to be different. I came across these Kanji symbols for the four seasons and after shouting Eureka at my computer and a few other choice words when the thing crashed, decided to do this as my theme. The rules were simple: stitch it in an overdyed thread that represents the season. I did Winter the one at the very top, (Blue/white). If I remember correctly it was a DMC Variegated one. Then came Fall, stitched by Lani (orange/red). On to Spring stitched by Patti (purple/pink) and finally Summer stitched by Lynne in Aus! They did a great job and I LOVE it!!! Now to put the yummy fabric on the back, add some flair and words..and viola..pillow!!! Thanks to my stitchers!! =)



So Happy St. Patricks Day!! It actually feels good to be posting STITCHING again on this blog! Haha! Enjoy!!

*hugs*

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YES! You aren't seeing things..so stop rubbing your eyes. They are perfectly fine! Yes, that is a piece of stitching attached to my blog. Yes, I did actually STITCH that myself. It's one of four Celtic Knot coasters..just need to find the square coasters somewhere. Hobby Lobby here I come!! HEhe =)

Yes ladies and gents....the StitcherTiger (hehe) is back and stitching! Whoo hooo!! So whose bringing the chocolate to celebrate! =)

Oh details...done on 18ct white aida (I think) with Needle Necessites bright colored variegated thread that I can't remember the name of. *smile*

*Hugs*

Happy Stitchin!!

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It's a cold! I don't want it ANYMORE!! I've had it for about a week now. The sniffly, sneezing, coughing kind of cold. Blah! I've been laid up in bed most of the time this week trying to keep away from my "patient". Oh yes, I haven't filled in my blog readers on that. Well basically, why am I here in this state is because one of my friends has five kids and a sick mother. Her mother had a stroke last October and needs someone to look after her. Guess who packed up everything she owns and came down here?? Me. It's been a struggle though as well getting acclimated to new surroundings, trying to take care of her and unfortunately her condition is getting worse. Then on top of everything getting sick, it's a good thing I get my hair cut tomorrow or else I'd pull it out. *sigh*

But I know all things work out somehow and somehow this trial too will make me stronger person....however honestly, blowing my nose all the time...how is that making me stronger??? Hmmmm.....LOL So not much stitching is being done..though lots of planning of projects. Better than nothing...

Happy Stitchin!

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Hello from sunny and beautiful *insert Midwest state*! Wow! It's about 75 and sunny here today! Quite a change from back home where it's been snowing and such. We usually don't have days like this back in Virginia till around April, evidently things here are different. However, I hope I'll still be praising the weather come storm season. *eek*

Anyway, I gave in! Gave in to the power of wanting some new stash eventhough I have TONS! Nothing major, just a small order of yummy threads from Carries Threads. Yummy colors to do some Celtic Knot coasters, pictures, (not sure what they are going to be yet). LOL So guess what that means, pictures coming soon! Yes, you are actually reading that right, some stitching pictures will be on here soon! Shocking I know! LOL Especially if you knew that I already started one Celtic Knot ;) Hehehe...

Happy Stitchin!!

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Short but sweet entry just to let everyone know that I made it safely! Will have more of the story for you at a later date when I get the internet on at my house. Just wanted to check in though and let everyone know that I was doing ok. =) Hope you are doing alright!

*HUGS*

Happy Stitchin!

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That about sums up my ability to express myself right now in a simple "Wow". In less than a week, I will be trekking across country to my new home, new family and new life. IT's quite humbling. Packing is a chore and there is honestly no way I can take everything so I'm leaving stuff behind with the notion of if I see it again, cool, if not, oh well. I've got the important stuff. My clothes/shoes, my stuffed animals, my books and of course my stash!! Though I am realizing I will need to have a MAJOR sale once I get to my new home as my tastes have changed quite a bit. Speaking of tastes, I want to order the new Stitchy Kitty Patterns to have a stash package waiting for me at my new address when I get there but I"m trying to fight that urge. LOLOL =P It's hard though.

Yesterday was a bit of a rough day as I had to say goodbye to one of my good friends. We got together for lunch and had a blast but there was a heaviness as we realized this would be the last time we see each other for a while. I have another one of those meetings Tuesday night. So today is going to consist of running out to set up my Triple A account though it's pouring outside and I want to do is curl up with some soup and sleep. LOLOLOL Maybe one day off wouldn't hurt??? Hmmm....anyway after that it's a trip to the post office to mail off a few things (although that might wait till tomorrow as well I havent gotten everything together yet). Of course, there will be more packing too. Fun fun.....=P I wish I could be Harry Potter in that department and just "wand" everything in boxes and transport it there by magic but sadly this is the real world, I think. Hehe...

Have a good day! Happy Stitchin!

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Wow, my stress level is about beyond the scale right now. Between packing, sorting through my life in boxes, trying to decide what to take and what to give away, dealing with an ex who is NOT being supportive at all and saying goodbye to friends; I think I might snap here soon. I'm so overwhelmed with emotions that I predict diving into some serious ice cream here in the next few days. I've never done anything like this. Never driven out of state, let alone four of them, on my own. I worry I'll get lost or something will go wrong with the car or...I don't know. I'm so excited as this truly is a new beginning for me but I'm also terrified as the unknowns. New town, new state, new part of the US I've never been too. I know I can do this but its just hard. This really is going to be a true challenge of what I can do for myself. I'll take any and all the support I can get.

Hope you are doing well!

Happy Stitchin!! *hugs*

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Wow! Can you honestly believe it's a new year??? A whole new 366 days (It's a Leap Year) to make anything you want to out of them. Amazing. Not only that, but this year is the year I turn 30. I've been on this Earth for 30 years! I can't even begin to fathom that. Wonder what I'll feel like around 40? Not ready for that milestone yet, no offense to the 40somethings out there. ;)

So, I'm sure you as my loyal readers have noticed that I have gone from posting every day to barely hitting this once a month. The lovely pictures of my creations gone, no updates, I'm sure you are experiencing withdrawals well it's time to tell you why I've buried myself deep away from this blog. I'm finally ready to do it.

Ok, on December 15, 2006 I broke up with my boyfriend of nearly 8 years. Ever since I got sick a few years back, I've just had this sense of empowerment and wanting more out of my life which sadly did not include him. Upon breaking up with him, I spent several months looking for a job and dealing with the rejection notices. I take things personally, always have. It's one of my flaws. Anyway, I finally found one in July of 2007 and have been working diligently since then. I've had to deal with a few other stresses since then but I don't want to be a complete open book.

Now comes from the shocker, most of my life I have done nothing for myself. I have always done for other people mainly due to the past I led as a child but that's another novel. So, I am taking a huge chance and for once in my life doing something for myself. By the end of this month, I will be leaving this state, my home since I was 15 and moving out west to Kansas. A dear friend of mine has a sick mother and five children and well you get the idea. I'm not only going out there to help her but to help myself achieve all the things that i've wanted to. I'm definitely not getting any younger and now is as good as a time as any. So I'm now going through things, packing, trying not to let fear keep me from this..so needless to say things are just wow right now.

I hope to get back to the things I love here soon. Writing, (maybe one day you'll read my stories) stitching and all that. So I apologize for the lapse of activity but I do hope that will change once I get to my new home. =) Thank you as always for your support and love. It truly has helped me pave this way for myself.

*HUGS*

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