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My DD baseball team played their championship tonite and WON, way to go team

My DD is kellie is the middle one. I never heard girls screaming and squeling so much and so loud.

It was so exciting. I dont think I will be able to go to sleep tonite, so maybe I will stay up till i cant hold eyes open to stitch or read. I received part of my birthday gift in the mail today. I am still expecting another package.

I have already kitted a few projects ready to go.

The charts are Raise The Roof, Witchy Washy with the 32ct Belfast-flax

Blackbird Designs Sunflower House with the 30ct R&R Friendship Blue

Brightneedle, Under the Sea no fabby yet

Casey B, Carrot Cake no fabby

28ct natural light Linen for Glory bee Stitching

28ct Jobelan Antique Copper for ?

and 36ct Edinburgh-Flax (huge piece) for And they Sinned which I still need to find the chart

I am so excited about starting these and more.

I cant even remember off hand what I will be getting soon, lol.

I have been reading "Water For Elephants'" which I seem not able to put down. It grabbed me in the very first chapter. I do have a update of SB's, "Baby Bug Ball" that I worked on a week ago or so and that is all the progress I have made on anything, except for the book.

I am still struggling with the chart and threads a little, so its going slower then I want. I do have a update for CDC, but still have to take a pic, I haven't worked on it for awhile, so maybe i will put in a few more stitches, before a post about that one. It is my favorite right now, but the book is so dang good.

Well, better go and make some progress before it gets too much later. Tomorrow will be a productive day, as I will be alone, and nothing planned, but that always seem to change. Until next time... Happy Stitching!!

Its so hot here, almost 100, if not already as I am writing this. Does anyone like to stitch Santa? I know you ladies are gonna think I am crazy. But... I found this 10 year old? UFO in my stash. It is Santa's Wish List. The finished size is 15-5/8 X 22-1/4. It is stitched on 27ct evenweave fabby. It was a kit, so all the thread is there. I no longer have an itch to stitch this anymore. Would anyone like to trade for a UFO, that you no longer want? If you are interested , Please e-mail and let me know. I know there's no way I want to finish it and there's so much work in it, that I dont want it packed away again. It is almost half done.

I could try to sell it on e-bay. I just mailed out a bunch of stuff, so I dont feel like listing anything right now.

I had quite a bit in paypal, but treated myself to some new stash for my BD, seeing all I got was a camera. Which is taking me forever to get the right size for the blog. I think I have it figured out now. It took my stitching time away. Although I made a mistake of having a glass of wine and then stitching, that's a no-no for me. Live and learn. I had to frog alot on my Fairy Lights. I was up all-nite trying to figure it out and stitching and restitching after my little nap to sleep it off, lol. So, It 's not sitting very well with me today anyway.

Here is a pic of the gift I sent to Vonna with other goodies. It took me three days to stitch and finish the tuck.

My parents party was an success. And I am glad it's over.

My parents have been married 60 years. Yeah for Mom & Dad.

I was born on their 16th Anniversary. If there is a difference in my new camera and old, the hen was taken with the old camera. I hope there is. Thank you everyone who reads my blog and leaves comments and e-mails. Happy Stitching!!

Big shout out

Here's a big shout out for Vonna HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I share the same birth date. Here's a card with a little something for me

she sent me the cutest BD card with a post card from IN. three beautful DMC variations and the sought after peacemakers needles. I have heard so much about them, I cant wait to try them out. They don't sell them anywhere around here. Thanks so much Vonna, all them will come in very handy. I haven't had too much time to stitch latety, as I am getting a party ready Saturday for my parents 60th Anniversary. Shhh!!! It's a secret and its at their home, hehe. We share the same day. They always say I am still their little firecracker even if I was a day late. DD and I spent the afternooon celebrating at Red Lobster with them this afternoon and then DH and kids are taking me out tonite for dinner. I am so full now, they will have to wheel chair me home tonite, lol. Two big eats in one day. Then to top off my BD I will want to go to Starbucks for a mocha frap since we will be in town. Happy Birthday to Vonna, and Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad. Hope everyone has a fabulous day with many more.

Happy Weekend! busy, busy week, where do I start? hmm! Well, Smidget is feeling awhole lot better. Here is a pic, I promised of the kittens at DH's shop.

There are 6 in all. They now have their tiny little eyes open and all seem healthy. My DD is already begging to bring one or two home, lol, NOT. Here is a pic of my oldest DD and her BF. She is expecting and says she looks

terrible and I better not post it. Hi! Heather!! LOL. They were out fishing all day and stopped to see the kittens. We were a little concerned she was going to lose her job at the hospital She worked so hard to get in. Her CPR training expired and she had three days to find someone to certify her. She finally did after numerous calls. She finally found a fire dept that had someone that would train her the next day. God Bless you! She did lose a day of work, for suspension, but now is back to the hospital. They are putting her through school, but she would have had to pay them back for this last school year, plus the summer courses she is in now. But, everything is alright, at less for another year.

Now, on to the stitchy stuff. I worked quite abit on the WFL, just to stitch the fairy hanging from the vine. I am

really enjoying this stitch. I was so excited to get the mail and find a freebie chart that Sharon's Cross Stitch Obsession had sent to me, that was so kind of her. It is "Shine On Harvest Moon" its just a quirky fun design. I have never stitched a MonsterBubbles design, although I have thought about getting Johnny Appleseed, but I cant find the fabby, I like for it. It's so hard to find fabby on the internet, without seeing it in person. So, anyway here is my start on it.

I have did quite abit on Baby, Bug, Ball by SB, but forgot to take a pic and I am chugging away on CDC. I will take a pic of that, if/when I get a new camera for my birthday, (keeping fingers crossed). DH says "I get a new gas grill", hehe, not even funny, lol. I am really wanting to start Salem Sisters, I have the chart and kitted it up the other day, when I seen it almost finished on another blog. It was really neat. I have BBD "Sunflower House" to start too. I am despartely looking to get the chart "And They Sinned" with the fabby, but it's hard to pick it out on the internet, it's a huge piece so I want to make sure I love the fabby, before spending a lot of money on it. If anyone has any suggestion on fabby, please let me know. I was hoping to sit and stitch all night, but the neighbor just called to tell us to come down for a fireworks display tonite, arghh!!! what to do. lol. I hope everyone has a beautiful 4th of July and remember keep reaching for that needle.

P.S. Thank You! all for the comments and the inspiring post you create yourself as well.

Keep motivating me

Lost & Found

Hi! Thanks again for all the awesome comments you leave. I dont have much to brag about my WIP's. My DD and I went berry picking this morning, up the road. Here's the harvest reap. Don't they look scrumptious?

Here are some crazy finishes, I did a long time ago. Do you remember whenever you finished a project and put it in a hoop with lace, lol. These must be from the early eighties.

They weren't so funny back then. I dont have a clue what to do with them now, except take them apart and find something more updated to do to them.
My friend gave me this really cool needle thread & needle holder

I was hoping my scissors would fit too, but I cant find them. I hope nobody finds them by sitting on them, ouch!!
Please keep my kitty in your prayers.

She had surgery yesterday. And still is very weak. I think she is mad at us too. So, there won't be any additions from her anyway. Which reminds me, I still owe you ladies a pic of the newborns at my DH shop. Mother had them in a dark corner in a box, we fixed her. The picture I did take last week didn't turn out too good. Besides they were under her too much really to see them. But, I will try a pic the next post.

Oh yeah before I leave here's a link for free thread Hand Dyed Fibers, I just found it and the mail lady still has to pick up my SASE today. I dont know how long its been going. I am probably last the last person to find it. And it's everything not to buy more stash, The Stitcher's Closet is having a 15% off sale, and with no shipping and tax, I can get a really good deal, right? lol. Have a great weekend!! I wish you all a Happy Stitch with no frogging!!

New stash

Hi! Like I need something new, like a hole in my head! lol. My DD had baseball games yesterday. My LNS was kind of close. The last time I was in there I liked this pattern, but just kind of passed it up, just becuz I HAD to have other stuff,lol.

I wasn't even home for an hour before I started it. But just becuz it was so hot and after being out all day I was ready to relax in the air. I am stitching her on 28ct Wichelt Babble Brook with GA midnight. I am going use Kreinik metallics for the inside of the wings, that should give them a shimmering look. That's two WIP's that I am currently stitching with, in one color and I am loving it. I can't wait to get this one done.

Click the link to get a update on my Cirque des Cercles. CDC will probably take me 2 years to finish. I am going to take my time and savor it, lol. I usually don't post on Sunday, but had a little free time before I go make my rounds for Father's Day. I usually like to stitch in the afternoon or evening. I seem to not mess up as much as in the morning. Happy Stitching!!

Quick update

Hello! Here's my only stitch update. Painted Ponies, one down, two more to go. The pony looks dorky, I think, But when I do the bs (yuck,yuck, yuck) I'm sure it will look alright.

Back stitching really does wonders.

I did this way back in 1983,

I didn't realize it was that long ago, till I looked at the back. I dont even remember what designer it is. I have worked a little on CDC, but nothing to brag about yet. I have to make this short, as the cat at DH shop had 6 kittens late yesterday afternoon. I want to go there and change the bedding. I will take a pic only if they are cuter today, then yesterday, lol. Ta Ta for now.

I said in the last post, I would share my headache relief remedy. Here it is ...

I seen a commercial for Oprah that Dr. Oz had this special rememdies. So I had to write it down to remember to watch her, yes, I had to write it down to remember. I am not a real huge fan. I am so glad I watched it. I went right out and bought the same exact thing he and other patients talked about. I was so freaked out my first couple of times I used it. You pour water with saline up one nostril and it goes up thru your sinus up in your forehead and comes out the other side. yeah! but it works I do it every single day. It flushes the allergens, pollen and etc. out of your sinus. You can not use too cold or too hot of water, it has to be just right to be comfortable. I have not had a headache or migraine in two weeks. And I always thought it was stress. I feel so alive, it has changed my life. I dont have to say "not tonite dear, I have a headache" LOL and tell my dd that I cant help her right there and then, just give me awhile to get rid of this headache. I never did go to the doctor. I hate taking meds to fix a migraine and then have 5 other side effects to go with it. I will do the Neti Pot everyday for the rest of my life, if it keeps working and gives me relief and freedom. I was hoping I could get more stitching done with no more headaches hehe NOT! I now have poison ivy all over my forearms and dont want to get the cortizone on the fabric. So.... Stay tuned for the next post in a couple of days. It will be a pic of my give-away drawing. Happy Stitching!!