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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