tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25476584655133040042024-03-05T07:11:31.254-05:00M's Stitching CornerMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-43670421640577678842010-08-21T08:45:00.003-04:002010-08-21T08:58:29.534-04:00Crochet Fun & Birthdays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzsyHnmCpUV6TlHmz5f2wUucjkmFfSCon0IkX2W3etI6YqTRHewtnPLWeWnrMqst9L7DN-bJrIM5C4w_HbE3JodwsKXj-tc9436Cf07R_dSrvJNS4kYvAYdc8WbxY8EyXZNGm82Ov5Oc3/s1600/Afghan_LTN.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507844178782305026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzsyHnmCpUV6TlHmz5f2wUucjkmFfSCon0IkX2W3etI6YqTRHewtnPLWeWnrMqst9L7DN-bJrIM5C4w_HbE3JodwsKXj-tc9436Cf07R_dSrvJNS4kYvAYdc8WbxY8EyXZNGm82Ov5Oc3/s400/Afghan_LTN.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXG1N54KQHqfDcNI0qWudYNh-CXiRDcUTfyv47XPdY6UZEOQ-4ysHl6V3m9zqujbj7o0hDRfSdhTY5aDXPALSTkE9MThNINJNKr_YCKMFLvAYwVCEEVZsFJOTDx6v8gCSikV3ssZp236N/s1600/Steven's+60+th+B-Day.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507844170552966114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXG1N54KQHqfDcNI0qWudYNh-CXiRDcUTfyv47XPdY6UZEOQ-4ysHl6V3m9zqujbj7o0hDRfSdhTY5aDXPALSTkE9MThNINJNKr_YCKMFLvAYwVCEEVZsFJOTDx6v8gCSikV3ssZp236N/s400/Steven's+60+th+B-Day.jpg" /></a>I know it's been a long time since my last post. Things have been very busy at work and my weekends have been full. I've got to keep this short, so here goes.....</div><div> </div><div>I crochet this afghan for our <a href="http://pages.lightthenight.org/nce/Raleigh10/MBrickley">Light the Night Campaign</a> at work. We held a raffle for gift certificates and craft items so I decided to make this afghan. It seemed to be a big hit. It was pretty easy once I got into a routine. I did have to restart this thing about 5 times. I could not get it right in the beginning.</div><div> </div><div>Next up is my Mom & Stepfather. SF turned 60 this year (all my folks turn 60 this year!!) so we decided to hire Critter Invasions to put flamingos in their yard. It was really fun and they really liked it. Can't say the their neighbors liked it too much but oh well!</div><div> </div><div>I started stitching my Halloween <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ornaments</span> for the year. I have a few to complete the finishing on which I hope to have done this weekend. I'll try to post pics of those soon.</div><div> </div><div>Until <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">next</span> time! Happy stitching!<br /><br /></div><div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-19822747738261030552010-07-05T12:03:00.010-04:002010-07-05T12:27:49.429-04:00Exchange Fun & Finishes (picture heavy)I'm so embarrased it has taken this long to post a new entry! Summer is in full swing and has been really busy. We've been doing lots of painting and revamping in the house which is very tiring. But I see the finishes and it's very rewarding.<br /><br />I've got loads to share......so I'm going to try and make it simple and sweet :)<br /><br />First up is my framing finish of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PSS</span> - Gloriana. I love how it came out and can't wait to hang it. Just got to find the right place.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490454862721877154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxK6Y9UdXmKfAKwjPzELwApgxZ3PgLvVkpMee-MNkKyeHzd71SAdK0qOzqiDOgZzJCrfvy32udxPSpccTkVc-MeWVMdTHhQ3-ttEG9_UvWe6k8G1b4eKNi2IskgODv0JFstd3q32j7v90/s400/PSS_Gloriana_Framed.jpg" /></div><div>Here's a close up of the frame details. I tried to keep it really simple.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490454888177809250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTwtoh_sQQaoKKiaKWPJPBspPqZfGk1dWCZfhFEeje4gtT0yfo0U79KjBiuBI4DOAT-SDC6liT-Vj3njXJ-s5NrcakIzTC2qs1M9Ha2rK5ThY8MJ57Z-HjUGjX2Or-eqdl6jTVIbqHopQ/s400/PSS_Gloriana_Framed+Detail.jpg" />Next is a Blackbird finish. Love the design, not completely happy with the finishing but I'm glad it's done. That ruffle was a real pain in the you know what for me. I think I may stitch it again and try a different fabric for the ruffle next time. I've also got the companion pieces stitched but not finished. I share a group shot once I finish them.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAWGIQhssK1yBdcCI3X7-mBKi0tGWOFNW6SjdEjBYwl9H3MTSH-EiqnMDiQGvBYx9MRo-1T_uOlD3Kane43-lzIUygFd6vyTjXv9MXvMWfrCCkFgbpdPdTe7_1Ms4X0YVcX4XTPai4OZj/s1600/BBD_Pincoushion_Finish.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490454572706674850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAWGIQhssK1yBdcCI3X7-mBKi0tGWOFNW6SjdEjBYwl9H3MTSH-EiqnMDiQGvBYx9MRo-1T_uOlD3Kane43-lzIUygFd6vyTjXv9MXvMWfrCCkFgbpdPdTe7_1Ms4X0YVcX4XTPai4OZj/s400/BBD_Pincoushion_Finish.jpg" /></a> Here's a really pretty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pincushion</span> stitched by Kristina for the HE - Summer Exchange. I love the finish and the little fob she included. She also made those buttons herself! I just love them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Q1D4GBXtwYaP_WiwBqRGTRjG3pPsIomyyGgxE4iUrB-v3JeNrf5MgF577qHSCdggGBBbG2-Rzm0fsqdqJT5oUP3J71NoYdUcnThD1QS9arbBw_lntjKejPzwVX6jheeHPSDIuWW4sDCO/s1600/HE_Summer_From+Kristina_Hungary.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490454552528496098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Q1D4GBXtwYaP_WiwBqRGTRjG3pPsIomyyGgxE4iUrB-v3JeNrf5MgF577qHSCdggGBBbG2-Rzm0fsqdqJT5oUP3J71NoYdUcnThD1QS9arbBw_lntjKejPzwVX6jheeHPSDIuWW4sDCO/s400/HE_Summer_From+Kristina_Hungary.jpg" /></a> This is a piece stitched by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blyn</span> for the HOE - ABC exchange. I love the summery feel and have it displayed in my stitching room. Don't you just love the finish - the curly cue trim is wired so you can shape the bow. I just love it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAXJh9id3nhJkuO9ga3jKfo2D3daM8ccppZ74rz1YZ8MwuvZt33JAkIi4Gpagiz88VLGLEz_W-2K4fB7dGuwdoO1Ci-3dHTTT2JAzx0pteF5JWco7FiUQFRDBCbsVAP3XZH6bH_Fzy8il/s1600/HE_Summer_from+Blyn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490454258946504418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAXJh9id3nhJkuO9ga3jKfo2D3daM8ccppZ74rz1YZ8MwuvZt33JAkIi4Gpagiz88VLGLEz_W-2K4fB7dGuwdoO1Ci-3dHTTT2JAzx0pteF5JWco7FiUQFRDBCbsVAP3XZH6bH_Fzy8il/s400/HE_Summer_from+Blyn.jpg" /></a> This is the HOE - ABC Exchange piece I stitched for Lisa in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Australia</span>. I finished it as a easel flat fold. I also used HDF Perfect red (one of the darker reds in the series). Just love the fiber. It's so nice to work with.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLgD9Y6Hhyxf_8ua4fzhEIwX6-9lsjXK_txqwGbhzumnFYy6LPrIh_8NabG0m5adROnSkdrwQ4Inx3sD-Ov1sHSxkVPGHNLmQq4G54aIMWjVoUmSh-VSa03Er5OR797hNBrSCIAY9urPt/s1600/HE_ABC_for+Lisa+in+Aus.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490454232248583906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLgD9Y6Hhyxf_8ua4fzhEIwX6-9lsjXK_txqwGbhzumnFYy6LPrIh_8NabG0m5adROnSkdrwQ4Inx3sD-Ov1sHSxkVPGHNLmQq4G54aIMWjVoUmSh-VSa03Er5OR797hNBrSCIAY9urPt/s400/HE_ABC_for+Lisa+in+Aus.jpg" /></a><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Here's</span> a the HE 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July piece I received from Barbara. She stitched this piece over-one and finished it into a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">needlebook</span>. It will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> get used with love!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmQRQveIrKRWgGAhj5Gkna6Z2Jb272aiqQo9iwrIVK_XCFdirI1tqyifxuOC4kB4vvTEydA6EDUBWrwoTxFklVI8QkBhZkfhfzTHd7gf41a6_h-Gg8ugeavEKkcqNWMMW6o5imHc2-VtW/s1600/HE_4th+of+July_from+Barbara_outside.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490453991177760578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmQRQveIrKRWgGAhj5Gkna6Z2Jb272aiqQo9iwrIVK_XCFdirI1tqyifxuOC4kB4vvTEydA6EDUBWrwoTxFklVI8QkBhZkfhfzTHd7gf41a6_h-Gg8ugeavEKkcqNWMMW6o5imHc2-VtW/s400/HE_4th+of+July_from+Barbara_outside.jpg" /></a> And <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">finally</span>, here's the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">piece</span> I stitched for April. I've always loved this design and thought this was the perfect time to stitch it. This was also my first attempt at box finishing. I padded the inside with a pretty patriotic fabric as well.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AWkOChtyqrOy-Zshg1rFKgAdeKL3HbsNGWXZRr6iBaGtD9EcXavwmGJPGpCQ8-xU4YF9_eT5ArSx8dONPT5n93CmdEKwmART1N_aYw4ji4Fa0v5WMwg4zpdYvpPcB8awcye008-GHDhc/s1600/4th+of+July+-+Holiday+Exchange_for+April.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490453987341709570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AWkOChtyqrOy-Zshg1rFKgAdeKL3HbsNGWXZRr6iBaGtD9EcXavwmGJPGpCQ8-xU4YF9_eT5ArSx8dONPT5n93CmdEKwmART1N_aYw4ji4Fa0v5WMwg4zpdYvpPcB8awcye008-GHDhc/s400/4th+of+July+-+Holiday+Exchange_for+April.jpg" /></a><br />Sorry to keep it so brief. The pool is calling my name :) I shall share more pics from our beach vacation in the next post. Thanks for stopping by! Until next time,</div><div> </div><div>Malinda</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-31365467411043762272010-05-22T14:55:00.002-04:002010-05-22T15:12:21.411-04:00The Year of Exchanges!This must be my year for Exchanges for I cannot resist the temptation of signing up! Honest, I have been stitching - just a bunch of secret stitching. I can only share a few pieces at the moment. This first piece is from an Arbor Day Exchange. Blyn stitched up this beautiful little pillow from a LHN design. Blyn stitched this over-one with a shoulder injury! Blyn, I hope your shoulder has healed up for you.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474170998410386818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78yfouuLjP1CHGImORyQ3_Le-IfOeogmJbmGVP_yQGv9X_CNx8l0YQ4VkdJgz29CWlbwDSPqlGPLPD2x_ccTVoPeu6h7DkWzuZkzw-PSEyOG05BVdEh_pHNu7Qn2bgKdybOJQdFzxv_Ja/s400/Arbor+Day+Exchange_2010_from+Blyn.jpg" /><br />This next piece is something I stitched for Heather R (monsoon) for an Early Christmas Ornament exchange. I stitched Emmanuel from Plum Street Sampler - it's a freebie. I really like the finishing. I followed Vonna's wonderful finishing instruction from her blog The Twisted Stitcher.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474171005443814114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhixzhyphenhyphenCOs3Y3DwCKqxs3XfTOLVle_-uZNXl0394zufmXnUZfa6HZVWIzijgj8NO6lQmIW7hyphenhyphenGQjMBbUeM4o5-Pu508OWny-uiUR1dbnI0Jr40w7H_GslpJrtxZhxc8rDiqNr4n1XPaaP0T/s400/Christmas+Ornament+Exchange_HOE_for+Heather.jpg" /><br />Next is the ornament I received for the Early Christmas Ornament Exchange. Edgar in San Francisco stitched this wonderful Prairie Schooler design and finished it as a flat ornament. I love how creatively he cut the felt backing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKL06JyHrH4g_znpATZgu-5TCMaH0VT7nmWNkUwtI8CbKB4SrVcE-xeKoh84dCv1VL6-o3QpV0UxMab-qSarep62LbveLMhdtMs7KR2NoAE4-Shl666XrrvbMrc_cWXA-75qXTIapblqzn/s1600/Christmas+Ornament+Exchange_HOE+from+Edgar+SF.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474171007618473090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKL06JyHrH4g_znpATZgu-5TCMaH0VT7nmWNkUwtI8CbKB4SrVcE-xeKoh84dCv1VL6-o3QpV0UxMab-qSarep62LbveLMhdtMs7KR2NoAE4-Shl666XrrvbMrc_cWXA-75qXTIapblqzn/s400/Christmas+Ornament+Exchange_HOE+from+Edgar+SF.jpg" /></a> Part 2 of Mary Wigham's Wardrobe came out at the beginning of May. I've been trying to stitch on that in between my exchanges. Progress for this piece is coming along. I'll try to share a pic soon.<br /><br />Summer is here in full force! We've planted some veggies this year - tomatoes, green peppers, and squash. We wish we could have planted more, but we waited too long into the spring. It's funny, I don't even like tomatoes, but I can't wait to try our home grown variety! As George Carlin said, "something has gone a foul inside a tomato....." - too much so for me!<br /><br />Haven't had the chance to watch too many good movies lately. Out of the few I've seen in the last couple of weeks, I'd have to say Avatar was the best. I think we may have been the only people on the planet who hadn't seen the movie yet! We thought is was very good - absolutely loved the colors and CGI effects. Although I can see why did not win the Oscar for Movie of the Year over the Hurt Locker. I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet (if there's anyone out there - LOL).<br /><br />The beach is calling my name! I can smell the faint perfume of the salt air! Can't wait to get the chance to put my feet in the sand this summer! Until next time - Happy Stitching :)<br /><br /><div><div> </div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-57303960301670291992010-04-11T15:00:00.005-04:002010-04-11T15:20:07.106-04:00Beautiful Weekend!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2g90veaGYA9JjhJcJoCEM7VVl0TZHIDM-mxAxVYInctTCaGt9RrL_fxAC-8ili-ZIC2BOHD3CnfZggGtOrwXg2SWqyRkfIB_OFdhzKeBw5rmFNA5CsdbEF4oibrizmEt0-XSwfrgQ78EZ/s1600/carolina+blue+sky.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458961042441705874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2g90veaGYA9JjhJcJoCEM7VVl0TZHIDM-mxAxVYInctTCaGt9RrL_fxAC-8ili-ZIC2BOHD3CnfZggGtOrwXg2SWqyRkfIB_OFdhzKeBw5rmFNA5CsdbEF4oibrizmEt0-XSwfrgQ78EZ/s400/carolina+blue+sky.jpg" /></a> Our Carolina Blue Sky</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbJkT6X70dpdC4UZuhHIWmuuK7vqsbxCXwZC0X9ScTMbx9dNQ8rrFi5-bWrEYc5R1TH4om8CQTeHclSbfJ80OXFlymBjRlrpXa0zlGTru6RYx0WKAMRY12MSaPlWZBb9-SgzrJu42-HrP/s1600/bridal+bush.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458961038341219378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbJkT6X70dpdC4UZuhHIWmuuK7vqsbxCXwZC0X9ScTMbx9dNQ8rrFi5-bWrEYc5R1TH4om8CQTeHclSbfJ80OXFlymBjRlrpXa0zlGTru6RYx0WKAMRY12MSaPlWZBb9-SgzrJu42-HrP/s400/bridal+bush.jpg" /></a>Blooming Bridal Bush<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYc9S4C_VexcDXb6OpFKGASstfQ73QKu97uV3KIApetJmEmLem7jhwrvqNeCw4XKcLuwfjP9eF2BPZZiWhFr3UhNmls6bEhxfReHrxOGf6w6Vf2ZkGkGiziZUuD_Z6esjwUbmuRBZX3I4/s1600/purple+flowers.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458961035959447234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYc9S4C_VexcDXb6OpFKGASstfQ73QKu97uV3KIApetJmEmLem7jhwrvqNeCw4XKcLuwfjP9eF2BPZZiWhFr3UhNmls6bEhxfReHrxOGf6w6Vf2ZkGkGiziZUuD_Z6esjwUbmuRBZX3I4/s400/purple+flowers.jpg" /></a> Pretty Purple Plant<br /><br /><div align="left">It's been a wonderful weekend. DH and I spent the day planting bushes and cleaning the pool. I just love the Carolina blue sky we get in the spring. It's so pretty, such a deep blue. When you add the fresh new green of all the trees against that blue sky it's a sight to see!</div><br /><div></div><div align="left">It did get rather warm and I think I may have gotten my first sunburn of the year.</div><br /><div></div><div align="left">On the stitching front, I've started Black Horse Inn by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Carriage</span> House Samplings. Not much stitched worth taking a picture of right now. I choose to stitch it on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Silkweaver's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Purely</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Primitive</span> which is looking really nice. Although for some reason this linen seems to have been put through the ringer. It had so many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">nats</span> (kind of like an old sweater) on it but I think I've gotten most of them off. There so much stitched area that I think it will be OK once its done.</div><br /><div></div><div align="left">Got 3 more exchanges to get ready for too! I see a lot of stitching in my future :)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Until next time,</div><div align="left">Happy Stitching</div><br /></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-22257028797077897922010-04-09T07:18:00.008-04:002010-04-09T07:42:30.806-04:00PSS - Gloriana Finish<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEmLvMIUgoZ8jVdpOmTNvYUEJp1y6OXHZer5Uefk5OoX5LfEsGS13Gq3ZBzzbM6XDLUMk6vNPoN64Plscmd8vSzjjBqtm51ux3wDM6z89FImaRmkf0SLNvzLGnOo5QxVHWxzPFzf63BMM/s1600/PSS_Gloriana_Finish.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458099791585591234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEmLvMIUgoZ8jVdpOmTNvYUEJp1y6OXHZer5Uefk5OoX5LfEsGS13Gq3ZBzzbM6XDLUMk6vNPoN64Plscmd8vSzjjBqtm51ux3wDM6z89FImaRmkf0SLNvzLGnOo5QxVHWxzPFzf63BMM/s400/PSS_Gloriana_Finish.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just a quick post to show everyone my PSS - Gloriana finish. I put the final stitches in last night. I love how this piece came out - it's a quick stitch and so much fun! The crowns are stitched with HDF BeCherished and the border is done in HDF BeGrimed; linen is a 36 ct (not sure of the name, but I really like it - I'm going to have to stock pile this linen). Sorry the picture is not that great; the settings must have been changed or something. I hate when that happens!<br /><br />Now, what to stitch next??? I'm trying to decide between Carriage House Samplings' Black Horse Inn or Wiehenburg's Quacker Rose. I purchased the DMC for both projects yesterday and plan to use HDF's Jackalope 32 ct Linen for both. I just can't decide!! I love both these designs and want to stitch both, at the same time!! Right now Black Horse Inn has a lead - I've loved this design since the first time I saw it! Something about those really calm colors and the horses.<br /><br />I'm also hoping to do some finishing this weekend so maybe I'll have some more to share before the weekend's over.<br /><br />I have a few exchanges coming up as well which I'll need to start planning out this weekend too.<br /><br />It's been quite here which is a good thing! The weather has been beautiful too. We went from a very short spring right into summer (our first 90 this week) but I think we'll get our spring back this weekend, for a few days at least! Should stay in the low 70's!!<br /><br />Until next time, Happy Stitching!</div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-49221599357810755962010-03-28T17:48:00.009-04:002010-03-29T12:03:16.402-04:00Some WIPs, a few movies and some answers to questions :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3C80IXl4gFh6nrKdRttFk0Za10IlY21Nv0lzcSfUJy4vEGLrtlk4pvoX5oZgxk2ax3Aa66pCdhOXr4bU8E86l_qDyxvfM2P1Y6gYx7thBVuLIvJPrE1QUYyeJMq7mJVhxzRX3ePH6Z1a/s1600/Needleprint_5+for+60.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453805573720166482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3C80IXl4gFh6nrKdRttFk0Za10IlY21Nv0lzcSfUJy4vEGLrtlk4pvoX5oZgxk2ax3Aa66pCdhOXr4bU8E86l_qDyxvfM2P1Y6gYx7thBVuLIvJPrE1QUYyeJMq7mJVhxzRX3ePH6Z1a/s400/Needleprint_5+for+60.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4Is65oxuW-TjwQUY5topd5uMTHdRuBLEiHhVFHRJZt2iXj_Irw-PKl2d6ib2pbGZ_A-1KzYEkiqqtpjAF8awhZ1aHyovOMWS4Q2Dx4-Nz6PCV63OZWBahyphenhyphenhmbp0VDtzGGlslJPa11_es/s1600/WMN_Ms.+Waddelows+Huswif_WIP1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453805565008554674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4Is65oxuW-TjwQUY5topd5uMTHdRuBLEiHhVFHRJZt2iXj_Irw-PKl2d6ib2pbGZ_A-1KzYEkiqqtpjAF8awhZ1aHyovOMWS4Q2Dx4-Nz6PCV63OZWBahyphenhyphenhmbp0VDtzGGlslJPa11_es/s400/WMN_Ms.+Waddelows+Huswif_WIP1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMG0VzdSAQaQt3W_04_U5uKxMnjB-w7bjsFhdDCN6InRif-AG2JdBCaYnH12sBhTNzcwOgYcvIJUb6xvC_Xhpvo8yVMv5nM8YJg7kux5kZONzJ26KEgI8Euh6-CBF4oQlT4zMHYbl6fm4y/s1600/CCN_Winter+Wonderland_WIP1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453805561282026162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMG0VzdSAQaQt3W_04_U5uKxMnjB-w7bjsFhdDCN6InRif-AG2JdBCaYnH12sBhTNzcwOgYcvIJUb6xvC_Xhpvo8yVMv5nM8YJg7kux5kZONzJ26KEgI8Euh6-CBF4oQlT4zMHYbl6fm4y/s400/CCN_Winter+Wonderland_WIP1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hello! Thank you all for the wonderful comments you've left me. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> don't think my eyes could stand 1-over for sometime. I use the magic eyes, but found I was getting headaches. It was probably because I tend to wear them along with my glasses! </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Some of you had some questions that I'm going to try to answer. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FayeRaye</span>, the pin cube was very easy to assemble. I just took it slow.....but caught onto it quick. I know you'll do just fine. It was really fun to put together.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Karyn, thank you for the compliments! For the ribbon, I followed the <a href="http://tts-tutorials.blogspot.com/2010/03/rusched-ribbon.html">Twisted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Stitcher's</span> </a>tutorial on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">rouched</span> ribbon. It took some time, but the effect is well worth it!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Karen, when I got to the end of the length of ribbon I needed, I just tied off the thread. It's probably not the best way but at the moment that was what I ended up doing. I also folded the end of the ribbon in and basted the edge for a clean finish. You'll have fun making the ribbon!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Also wanted to show off some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">WIPs</span> and recent stash. First I bought these five designs from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Needleprint</span>. I'm an avid read of the <a href="http://needleprint.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Needleprint</span></a> blog and love the designs they reproduce. They are reproductions of old samplers from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ackworth</span> school in England. These booklets were a special; five for $60 and well worth the purchase. The booklets are very nicely done with information about the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">stitcher</span> and the school. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Needleprint</span> also shares some really great freebies. check out the site when you have a chance.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Next is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">WIP</span> of With my Needle's Mrs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Waddelow's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Huswif</span>. I'm stitching it using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">GAST</span> Currant. I really like this color. It's a very deep red and the linen is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">WDW</span>. The linen name has slipped my mind at the moment. I haven't looked for any coordinating fabric for the finishing yet but hope to soon.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I've also been working on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">CCN</span> Winter Wonderland as well. I love the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">CCN</span> series, all of them. I'm quickly accumulating the different series and can't stitch them quick enough.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I also decided to start Plum Street Sampler's Gloriana. This piece is stitching up really quick. I've recently discovered <a href="http://hand-dyedfibers.com/oscnuked/">Hand Dyed Fibers</a> Silks so I decided to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">stitch</span> this piece using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">BeCherished</span> Premium silk. This silk is really nice because it's a thicker thread that's one stand. Makes it very easy to use. This silk is so soft and hasn't knotted up on me like the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">DMC</span> or some of the other silks I've used before. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Definitely</span> check them out if you have a chance; I'll warn you though, they are very addicting! I'm hoping to build a stash quick!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Now onto a few movies that I recently watched. First, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034303/">Defiance</a>. I highly recommend this movie. It a true story about Russian Jews seeking refuge from the Nazis. I also watched an old classic Hitchcock film - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=north+by+northwest">North by Northwest</a>. It stars Cary Grant who is probably my favorite actor of that time. I've liked all the films I've seen of his. North by Northwest is about spies and has a little romance and humor thrown in as well.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Until next time, happy stitching :)</div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-624573642224506862010-03-21T16:34:00.005-04:002010-03-21T16:47:44.745-04:00Exchanges Received<div>Just a quick note to show pics of some exchanges that arrived to their destination. The first 2 pics are for the HOE - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LHN</span>/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CCN</span> Exchange. My exchange partner was Susan P. in Baltimore, MD. I stitched 4 designs from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LHN</span> Dear Diary series over one. I must say I probably won't be stitching over one for a little while. My eyes were not happy with me! I finished it into a cube using instructions from a With My Needle design. It was really easy to assembly. I had a hard time parting with this piece!!<br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451188597980183586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5KvDiI502D7Om_czaAxVFdqyK8uMjYnEhHLBYxyquYfRxBK8nbVwI5jDC1gkUpUZQOvbWkR6jL_mcMcLbaRoyADm0XI_Frh0ExO8fn-hD9DN1rLk_lRYoANoDqA6_03WQOvtIfCVuds_/s400/HOE+LHN_CCN+2010_to+Susan+P_sides+1+%26+2.jpg" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jmaePwch1px7kZeAYYNBx_xhbmjdX0bzOW5RGSo-9WeAd_GpnRM0sgR5IAlEZqWQ3YQhkYHrGioqnw9vYv5nQLf7MZih9hoDb6v3H_Teb9qS5vQlG44vauiF-PNq8kkns03nuC3I4Qp6/s1600-h/HOE+LHN_CCN+2010_to+Susan+P_sides+3+%26+4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451189949511899842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jmaePwch1px7kZeAYYNBx_xhbmjdX0bzOW5RGSo-9WeAd_GpnRM0sgR5IAlEZqWQ3YQhkYHrGioqnw9vYv5nQLf7MZih9hoDb6v3H_Teb9qS5vQlG44vauiF-PNq8kkns03nuC3I4Qp6/s400/HOE+LHN_CCN+2010_to+Susan+P_sides+3+%26+4.jpg" /></a> This next piece was for the Holiday Exchange group; Easter theme. I was partnered up with Cindy in Singapore. I stitched the Easter sampler from Lizzie Kate. This piece was really fun to stitch. I tried my hand at "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">rouching</span>" for the first time and I'm sure I'll be doing that again. I really like the effect of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">rouched</span> ribbon.<br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtepLX2bvO19Y-iRbfvFl4v1ek_MxS3palK1nAT7YBvb4CZRfKJPKKLetI6sDvFGGZafqt5rVM-EhWfI6nfcRm0uWyU6PcKqYNC7S1smBBpBFSh1TeFEHLeh8ePhn_EvpytTAk32LGpo0x/s1600-h/Easter+Exchange_Cindy-Singapore_3-2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451188591557051938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtepLX2bvO19Y-iRbfvFl4v1ek_MxS3palK1nAT7YBvb4CZRfKJPKKLetI6sDvFGGZafqt5rVM-EhWfI6nfcRm0uWyU6PcKqYNC7S1smBBpBFSh1TeFEHLeh8ePhn_EvpytTAk32LGpo0x/s400/Easter+Exchange_Cindy-Singapore_3-2010.jpg" /></a><br />I've been stitching some on my Mrs. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waddelow's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Huswif</span> from With my Needle. I really like the design. I hope to post some pics in a couple of days. I've also been busy getting ready to start Judy Odell's Mary <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wigham's</span> Wardrobe. It's a private class she's giving on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">JAT</span> forum. </div><div> </div><div>Not much else going on so Until next time, Happy Stitching!<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-32232024107246004462010-03-11T08:02:00.007-05:002010-03-11T08:17:46.300-05:00Exchange Pictures & MoviesThis first pic is what I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">stitched </span>for Becky for the Arbor Day Exchange. She likes funky, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">whimsical</span> trees. I think it turned out a little funky & whimsical. I really love the blues/chocolates together.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzQ-JsT-EUB8LC2a2wHxh2N4SxXotuvFaL1BTBtu5mqiKFKSq-Y0ISEzGwECIuPQb0akdAO2tVM61c76MqSyOqufaVk28Grq5bWZ-w3fCn0CdVYaeIkM33FulmQII92HX5Mi7S7yMnqcr/s1600-h/Arbor+Day+Exchange_2010_for+Becky.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447361947253611794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzQ-JsT-EUB8LC2a2wHxh2N4SxXotuvFaL1BTBtu5mqiKFKSq-Y0ISEzGwECIuPQb0akdAO2tVM61c76MqSyOqufaVk28Grq5bWZ-w3fCn0CdVYaeIkM33FulmQII92HX5Mi7S7yMnqcr/s400/Arbor+Day+Exchange_2010_for+Becky.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div></div><div>The next is for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LHN</span>/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">CCN</span> Exchange through HOE. <a href="http://www.kathystitchcomments.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a> made me this beautiful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">stitcher's</span> pocket and made the pretty scissor fob to go along with it. It's got my initial on the back too. Thank you so much Kathy - I will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> be putting them to good use!!</div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447361575360641234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit080lHmHGei1fgSCI7fpqZxM3zIYzhFEQ5a3j1WQ6QZaEU4mpycfrHH5izyxI8q1Qi504uDTjwUJ7PRnsEgeUeSE-Vz1YO4sogkZrIzdWT1xdlOKpTreVqrz6SnWumtYznMs_3jHjt31a/s400/LHN_CCN+HOE_from+Kathy_2.jpg" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447361578743026546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxdXKlRqbGM5DcBTo8kexl9yFs6B0Zms92o-oqQKHdPkPEim3SpstJ_4jTY6dHOuet9LcDq5osPQuIy4BlUENUs_cZPiGl8vVO7poAEKu9_Iypw6jmFlNIHoZeEBVseds7mQ9aeeqRric/s400/LHN_CCN+HOE_from+Kathy_Front.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNL4ka3YJc47xsndmHT08YuOl6UTlnvbqDhhrGvHJgA6v51K_XDKbT2-2j2H2vIl4Kzbr7kHrL60Yisu209Mwsfoeiw4tsN1vuOBDWpGNsI6S3igi5zxBtgrLmjBZcURY6wpHTDjXsZn2o/s1600-h/LHN_CCN+HOE_from+Kathy_Back.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447361581547544482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNL4ka3YJc47xsndmHT08YuOl6UTlnvbqDhhrGvHJgA6v51K_XDKbT2-2j2H2vIl4Kzbr7kHrL60Yisu209Mwsfoeiw4tsN1vuOBDWpGNsI6S3igi5zxBtgrLmjBZcURY6wpHTDjXsZn2o/s400/LHN_CCN+HOE_from+Kathy_Back.jpg" /></a><br />Saw another great Alfred Hitchcock movie last week called <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058329/">Marnie</a>. Sean Connery is such a wonderful actor and he's not too bad to look at either! His <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">character</span> really the movie for me.</div><div> </div><div>Saw <a href="http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=on+the+beach">On the Beach </a>w/Gregory Peck & Ava Gardner on TCM this past weekend. The movie covered a very controversial subject especially for the late fifties - the aftermath of a nuclear war.</div><div> </div><div>Both I would highly recommend. Until Next time - Happy stitching :)</div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-15695870950847170792010-02-27T15:30:00.005-05:002010-02-27T15:50:56.081-05:00Out with the Old......In with the new! Just a quick post to show off what we've been doing around the house. My new motto this year (and part of last year) has been to Simplify!! We've been taking every chance we can get to go through closets, redo rooms, and downsize. Last weekend we redid our master bedroom. Before, the room was so cluttered - heavy with furniture and computer stuff! We painted and got rid of a lot.<br /><br /><div align="center">Here's the before - sorry but it was very messy the day this pic was taken!!!!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443025063116108530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6KkTMiStA_Dz8lzoATC824tf-aNQ8lxWj-VK2jsLoha_hbMz8m-Jar0s1FLvpw-ywKx-AjEKbU6K8OViErS6ECvy2OZvvTp0Hdf19rPPzKx4z4kgCSuhlq8mpItFJpR1Ug01rK2owNnG/s400/Bedroom.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">After</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443024312495202098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NJTZGGOiww8KGPXaCWPgaJG3b_q9824A2llTq4CIDF9mjkEBBG8gDlX8SOAwqof0QrSoUKe1IkICtm6WALQBRkC5UTkKq2bGjzWKGK6uzn3El7F8ZMfN96uTTEjkhTp_f2HJfwPSjY2g/s400/Bedroom+Redo_2-2010_b.jpg" /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443024309789780850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBcNN1y_aU3Tt0zUvWgMbequjrhx7H9HQGyKXQDBF5OnTWm1lu37BySMhpt2VCpmXHevi13Cj9i80lwlf5StcJ2FKJx-uZBmJy1VDXJ32E3BliZTtEp-vnOTULjXOBvl-JCx7A_oqOFNH/s400/Bedroom+Redo_2-2010.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">The little beige dresser with the blue humidifier on it will be going soon. I'm having a hard time parting with it because it was my dresser as a child and my Mom used it when she was a child. I may refinish it and use it in my stitching room. Need to find room for it there!!</div><div align="center"> </div>Now onto more important stuff. Here's some pics of my 2010 Nashville Market stash. It was so hard to decide what I wanted most. I always get excited each year when Market comes around.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443025065577797410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQFve19QpqwT9Ij-xHH8KFVa0Gw0RFA_nyPYC1iNZUoalyzvIwL1B5w7iQMZSOSX2teIkE1WybrQQfLRmnu515jrZW06e8G2Q8CH_WWEj5tzvAg6wI0lk3rsRu_SvSYAqfoHprQk65Is2/s400/Nashville+Market_2010+Stash.jpg" /><br />I went ahead and bought the fabric/fibers for the following new projects. I'm itching to start one of them so bad. But I'm resisting temptation! I've got 2 more exchanges pieces to finish (almost there too) so maybe I'll be able to start one tomorrow.<br /><br /><div align="center">Here's With My Needles - Mrs. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waddelow's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Huswif</span>. </div><div align="center">Went with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">GAST</span> Currant as the fiber color.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgerHaoaRImZUs_Ttu0K4TFiEI71ZrmyqhepeLT1HDSeYDLkcH70Xgvi7P77WsM779opsYzFRIOABvlIxkayY-cruA33vMnDrXqItfdDbhN4q2CWvJUsIY2kPhTcw-C4EEmuzvBfUZ8GD8K/s1600-h/WMN_Ms.+Waddelows+Huswife.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443025080120682130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgerHaoaRImZUs_Ttu0K4TFiEI71ZrmyqhepeLT1HDSeYDLkcH70Xgvi7P77WsM779opsYzFRIOABvlIxkayY-cruA33vMnDrXqItfdDbhN4q2CWvJUsIY2kPhTcw-C4EEmuzvBfUZ8GD8K/s400/WMN_Ms.+Waddelows+Huswife.jpg" /></a> Plum Street Samplers - The Queen's Crowns.</div><div align="center">I decided to go with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">GAST</span> Royal Purple; still have to pick the border color.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYYWSSnNSnnpQJcy5ZdOFOov79yd74H-dEuUiZ2DZHwxoXqPr9eGfIzwD7U_jQWN5FoYsHkTSlB69n-o6m7Gqd2xMKKgGFT2ix74PJ8LRNoJn-bn6cKaendLgiA1kTbDD7YwyBP8fiKmU/s1600-h/PSS_The+Queens+Crowns.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443025073047698562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYYWSSnNSnnpQJcy5ZdOFOov79yd74H-dEuUiZ2DZHwxoXqPr9eGfIzwD7U_jQWN5FoYsHkTSlB69n-o6m7Gqd2xMKKgGFT2ix74PJ8LRNoJn-bn6cKaendLgiA1kTbDD7YwyBP8fiKmU/s400/PSS_The+Queens+Crowns.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left">Not sure if you know it this but I'm a huge old movie fan. Love the movies from the 40's & 50's. I watched one last night called <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032976/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rebecca</span></a> by Alfred Hitchcock. It was really good. If you like older movies you'll have to check this one out! I believe it was the only Hitchcock movie to be nominated for an Oscar. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Until next time, Happy Stitching!!</div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-75343358313333555852010-02-10T17:09:00.004-05:002010-02-10T17:20:16.764-05:00Pick me up off the floor.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzXQKMqnpBSvZAWMDx4Ynz-O64-kb7B-C8XcroMXreJyp2isR2AW-quyp2rbLo8ABC37ccRwBDochJ8pfithRQWMX-56g9zHulCKlXrfbCxQMJaPNkG6jjPueCv9OV3InfHOkNryEu94U/s1600-h/PWS_Love_Finish.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 354px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436741428150280114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzXQKMqnpBSvZAWMDx4Ynz-O64-kb7B-C8XcroMXreJyp2isR2AW-quyp2rbLo8ABC37ccRwBDochJ8pfithRQWMX-56g9zHulCKlXrfbCxQMJaPNkG6jjPueCv9OV3InfHOkNryEu94U/s400/PWS_Love_Finish.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPSXtP0DkZ57ibo2P-rsfu4DHbcz21-pSOsBeMXdNwpkDv60MzbGs0W_J-PJ8XdG0WFXCZK937d8Rjs8akfOC2uaPuaZRxyQ0ev19xq7iX3DMvpn_6xVygrWzYOKw1JLMfoSvfKWMXWd1/s1600-h/Valentine+Exchange_to+Lisa_02-2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 361px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436741423472349138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPSXtP0DkZ57ibo2P-rsfu4DHbcz21-pSOsBeMXdNwpkDv60MzbGs0W_J-PJ8XdG0WFXCZK937d8Rjs8akfOC2uaPuaZRxyQ0ev19xq7iX3DMvpn_6xVygrWzYOKw1JLMfoSvfKWMXWd1/s400/Valentine+Exchange_to+Lisa_02-2010.jpg" /></a>I can't believe, 2 posts in one day! I have some stitching to show off. This first is Love by Praiseworthy Stitches. I finished this piece on Christmas day. It's for my mom - she loves samplers and anything <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">primitive</span>. All I need to do is remember to take it to the framers now.</div><div> </div><div>The next is my Valentine Exchange for Lisa in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Australia</span>. The design is a freebie from the Gift of Stitching Magazine. I got word today that it arrives safe and sound. This was my first side pillow finish. I also decided to stitch up a little scissor fob to go along with it.</div><div> </div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sharlotte</span>, thanks for your comment. The picture in the banner actually came with the blog template. I wish I could take such lovely pictures!! </div><div> </div><div>Well DH is home early tonight - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">wohoo</span>! Maybe I can get out of making dinner tonight and get some stitching done ;) I haven't been able to stitch all week - I'm having <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">withdrawals</span> - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!</div><div> </div><div>Thank you to everyone who's commented! I really enjoy them. Until next time, Happy Stitching.</div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-49471565605156123792010-02-10T06:36:00.005-05:002010-02-10T06:52:58.704-05:00Out with the OldIn with the new! I've been having a lot of fun coming up with a new look. I happy with the new layout but I'm still playing so you may see more changes soon. Due to some unbelievably <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">annoying</span> spam in my comment section I've changed the permissions on the comment section of my blog. Hope this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">doesn't</span> deter anyone from leaving comments on my blog. I really enjoy reading them! Hope to be posting more often once I get our new routine down.<br /><br />Have you been making your list for the Nashville Marketing coming up? I'm so excited - I've started my list which I'll give to my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LNS</span> Owner before she leaves. The only place I've been able to find a really good <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">looky</span> at what's new is <a href="http://www.stitchingbitsandbobs.com/">Stitching Bits & Bobs</a>. I really love the new Rosewood Manor Sampler and those cute little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">scissor</span>. Until <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">next</span> time take care!Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-10346140676414596572010-02-07T18:26:00.003-05:002010-02-07T18:37:08.566-05:00I'm no Gordon Ramsey.....<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435647857497195010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeuI3vQ2gfLvf_WrN45ritEIzCnFy3rQrniblti8twmW9fRvPhQ5C738e06CjlouuAiTMMg_hLccd7rYh1dB2pDheCc2HPIIV3pMp5tcvEdGxWvNe5fyj16PtLnkmx6LDS90iH_jtfyNH/s400/Beef+Wellington_2-7-10.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGaKnaAb-wsLqoeGEUoXR4Gq-MfkfCTxGoXrxAQZKCfRQYHK1-pvZD8vReedVCJsWWvxlkuCHMSKhkJBT24YBhpDOLM_QWPVHRPEM3Axns7Qhjs5pBiVPuYnKPuMb-D0OBH0zklm_Ki4iC/s1600-h/Beef+Wellington_b_2-7-10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435647861192472738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGaKnaAb-wsLqoeGEUoXR4Gq-MfkfCTxGoXrxAQZKCfRQYHK1-pvZD8vReedVCJsWWvxlkuCHMSKhkJBT24YBhpDOLM_QWPVHRPEM3Axns7Qhjs5pBiVPuYnKPuMb-D0OBH0zklm_Ki4iC/s400/Beef+Wellington_b_2-7-10.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I can't believe I made Beef Wellington! We had the best Wellington last February at a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">restaurant</span> - it was the first time I tasted beef wellington and it was the best! I had the craving for some more since then. So after some research I worked the nerve up to make it myself tonight and it came out fantastic! I couldn't find the beef tenderloin and substituted another cut of beef, which probably wasn't the best to use. Beside that, it was so good. We added some little roasted red <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">potatoes</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">brussel</span> sprouts to go along.</div><div> </div><div>Nothing on the stitching front - it's all been secret stitching so I'll share once they are received. Not much time for anything else, I just wanted to share my victory of Beef Wellington! It's not as hard as you would like to make so I would recommend making it. I know I'll be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tweaking</span> the recipe in the near future! Until next time - Happy Stitching & Cooking :)</div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-89520284118130203972010-02-03T17:38:00.003-05:002010-02-03T17:57:01.898-05:00Valentine Exchange & MIA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uYCWn4Tg14oT-Soq56AMzNVleg_kpo0yyfLjbVGz51wwmBRiVvpTPGHSVEKPylXL_VSiWVxvt8r74sUVk_gmzC_CSUBX03PQ7X8ijTizFTJyKpL5BnmPvJpqGvOJ2vPRdkEWe5gywwdD/s1600-h/Valentine+Exchange_02-2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434151746799502434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uYCWn4Tg14oT-Soq56AMzNVleg_kpo0yyfLjbVGz51wwmBRiVvpTPGHSVEKPylXL_VSiWVxvt8r74sUVk_gmzC_CSUBX03PQ7X8ijTizFTJyKpL5BnmPvJpqGvOJ2vPRdkEWe5gywwdD/s400/Valentine+Exchange_02-2010.jpg" /></a>Look what the postman brought me all the way home from England! I joined the Holiday Exchange blog and <a href="http://www.purplepds.blogspot.com/">Lindsay</a> was my partner for the Valentine Exchange. Isn't it pretty! She stitching the pretty design into a pynkeep and sent me that pretty red fabric and ruler ribbon.<br /><br />Life has gotten really crazy around here! I haven't been able to get a lot of stitching and surfing done here at home. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DH's</span> employer loaned him out to a client for the next 3 months so we've basically done a complete role reversal. His schedule is not as flexible so I've had to step up and do some cooking, cleaning & cat box changing - god forbid! It's been kind of weird! I've always appreciated everything he does around the house but now I know what I've been missing and I how LUCKY of woman I've been! I'm having fun figuring out what dinner will be and playing with recipes but boy we don't settle down until late in the evening. I've been doing some stitching for exchanges (1 down, 3 to go.....). I try to post some pics soon! Until next time, Happy Stitching!Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-89342381950523411772009-12-13T13:44:00.011-05:002009-12-13T14:36:24.354-05:00Where Has the Year Gone?WOW - this last 6 months have flown by! I can't believe September was the last time I posted......life has been busy, as usual. I sat for the CPS exam in early November. It was an all day <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">affair</span> - 3 parts. I'm praying I past all 3, but I will settle for at least 2. I should know the results within the next 2 weeks. I blame the studying for keeping me from posting here - and the crazy holidays! I have been busy getting the decorations up around the house, shopping and squeezing time in to see the family (which I'm sorry to say hasn't been as often as I would like).<br /><br />Let's see I've been stitching ornaments of all kinds.......I stitched on perforated paper for the first time and love it. I love the effect you can get! It started with Elf in a Box by Brooke's Books (pattern found in the JCS Ornament Preview Issue July/August 2009). I fell in love with the pretty little elf and had to stitch her. Brooke Nolan has a beautiful eye for design on perforated paper - I can't wait to stitch some of her angels.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414801675061821058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWOP6HKR0Pm4uEgeC4OLAKRaofb48QpKF-g1KIO6bHMcIMhWuflZPQqqiIJOmcA0u6nkU0G85CpkZ_lZLN9Zdy5n5LEd90mFuvQtoIH62CMtIUqV5DJJqgRfFCXqrQkgavcTnWn7_A7Iu/s400/Elf+in+a+Box_2009.jpg" />So then I found Rejoice by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Imaginating</span>, Inc. in the 2005 JCS <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Ornament</span> issue - had to stitched this cutie up too.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414801686364677938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTiSJNaWmtGtV4PxvdI75DV2Eheqh6OLIsQFs_TOfVkWRKt510znoRb8T3OjOEU8Y52z7wAD4u9LLsv0ECY6R2EhnXi1GYhwnKw7_Din8qjJjOiGyVvvyLHDCMoMUk6Lk88_9LEUoNiFC/s400/Rejoice_2009.jpg" /><br />Then there was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stitchy</span> Claus, another Brooke's Books design - I just finished him up this morning. The finishing on Brooke's ornaments are so dimensional, I just love them (her instructions are very easy to follow too!)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414801911075098514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4JuoFL7fYrYvEtYifmvnV9-Y-2ZBJWWHfXW7winAmkPtKxOnYWj4wHVgxz1p_bAm8_j-dZbjvSYnBU2lZV8SrdazWEv_ctlo1aoWxwNtTGHNoCrO5-yw5XEK7BTUcf066vfVQDehprG1/s400/Stitchy+Claus_2009.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div>In between all the ornament stitching I did this piece - Hannah Picket 1725 by The Sampler Girl. As soon as Marie released this design I knew I had to stitch it. Her finishing instructions were easy to follow as well. I love how it came out and now it sits under my Christmas tree in the kitchen which dear <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">hubbie</span> thinks its pretty weird. But he said it was pretty - which is all though matters to me. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NnuY2M7IGp_0IpEh4Isy8kviDsgDLWgGG9CUS94ghKVrlzt8aVWhAjahTNlfGH20lyrQwNXkQh2a4Ne5X2vMHJPBXAvi4I6JXlz1yhfDe2rqdq5NW8aV_wfgno5aUXT07KviuSPo1lxn/s1600-h/HannahPicket_Tombstone_12-13-09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414801682331423202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NnuY2M7IGp_0IpEh4Isy8kviDsgDLWgGG9CUS94ghKVrlzt8aVWhAjahTNlfGH20lyrQwNXkQh2a4Ne5X2vMHJPBXAvi4I6JXlz1yhfDe2rqdq5NW8aV_wfgno5aUXT07KviuSPo1lxn/s400/HannahPicket_Tombstone_12-13-09.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div></div><div>And here is my Christmas Tree - I'm so happy with how it turned out. I love the look of homemade items on my tree! Each year I add more stitched ornaments. I'm hoping to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eventually</span> have nothing but stitched <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ornaments</span> on the tree. I especially love my tree topper - it's one of those old fashioned tinsel stars. I found it at an antique store my Mom took us to over Thanksgiving in Salisbury, NC (It's one over her favorite place to visit on the weekends). My tree is kind of wimpy at the top so I needed something that was light weight and this barely fit the bill. With a little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ingenuity</span> dear <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">hubbie</span> was able to make it stand straight. I made the garland for the tree too - you can really see the garland in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">closeups</span> of the ornaments above (the instructions for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">garland</span> from the Lazy Girl's blog - she offered the free pattern last year around this time). Dear hubbies mother made the tree skirt years ago when he was a kid.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 209px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414801918262159186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qhiiTR4HQGK0PVURBWDECvNikVeS7l9IlecxRFRJTQb3uf9QpTQNnpDVso3tQBH4jwWVHzkZ3uzR-J-00Rk7PUD7jVnNv3TUaC6byke8MMIe8qbhbcAxgV36TC7PwpmeNYnxlEVeiy0Y/s400/Christmas+Tree_2009.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>I wish all of my blog friends a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! I pray that all of you stay safe & happy during the Holidays! Thanks for visiting my blog thoughtout the year! Happy Stitching! M~</p>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-31695477203784859322009-09-07T09:11:00.006-04:002009-09-07T10:14:49.649-04:00Stitching Stash.....& Finished BathroomIt's been busy here, as usual. Can't show any stitching pics today as I've been stitching on exchanges. You'll get a peek at them eventually. I can share some stash I picked up recently. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Unfortunately</span> the shop I got the stash at was downsizing/remodeling and getting rid of all the cross stitch. I figured it was a matter of time once the new owner took over. The shop was a combined needlework, cross stitch, and framing shop and the new owner only did needlework only. It's too bad because I've visited the shop for gosh has to be at least 15 years.<br /><br />Here's what I picked up - no new charts (the new owner hadn't picked up any newly released charts since she took over and the selection was huge, but a lot of very old charts) but I did find a lot of nice hand-dyed fabrics and basic whites/neutral tans. I picked up what I could get my hands on. I also picked up all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">WDW</span> & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">GAST</span> that I knew of for projects I wanted to complete. Everything was 50%.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378712828160361202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYsd6Nt9Afy8kU-6UUbBGFfLdyFAmaX1bWB68DgbIb06VtVXWaF7tGJCBERecyksNX4SCFNzqTeTsgx3NANk89hfwqAOC9WzobPUt0CQLc4sLcbzDsAihJB0ZzPG5XScIXelHndiYw-el/s400/FrenchKnot_Stash2.jpg" /><br />The shop was also selling all the models on display. It was kind of annoying trying to get the Owner to price them. She <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">admitted</span> to me if she didn't like it she sold it cheap.....if she did like it, she would select this crazy price......anyway, I had admired this nativity set for as long as I can <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">remember</span> and luckily it was one of the pieces she didn't like because I got it for $25! It'll be fun displaying this during the holidays (I might just leave it out year round ;) )<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378712831065071714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGinQXlYeWRMNx_O35IhWNlFuNAhboAGRr4o4zffcb04gJ8IzsfovglgNhBSsRZzGBex7fH7psD7Ey12-0oxdXX6VNDxT93jxci8bSPucYPHddxlEsHyuSkY-oZYaXXf6v8u4Po9vyetC/s400/FrenchKnot_Nativity.jpg" /><br />Now onto the tiring task of finishing our bathroom. We've finished what were going to do for now (want to do the floor someday soon). As you can see in this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">panoramic</span> trip around the room - it's tiny bathroom!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378714743285292690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn5U5xJxRtZISzRDpu6Df4Y6TW7bXK3HJGYB8v_wBlKMndQX5a2ghhBan3XTWpQbSkaeulEdIL_TXj3KYEcc_Chg09Kkij-gic8mZuE7mDJAlKfCe5sChoNCA1E9rtsTKX2LkMRR2NmfQ/s400/051_resized.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378714746458325570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbduDZzrJ8a7m6dSZrXVoiTUzGe_7CBuxJxWttXwpppcGLFiywEc6oouU-v2x-cNmOBbbPbabcgaBRXsViLZ0sqrSGL52mExUUMBWpH1w4gsnMY-Zt7XBVraN7bsUhQLR_y0jgUJ3Zb-zH/s400/053_resized.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378714750313755186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7R5EunyNnjJ6qpAeuVJg0zT4G8HWRBWcv9J0SHAklqMq9yLfrw7AxAoliFghngt-EOd4Q0F2faMEsaRpEY_v069fr_vyheXR7IO_CMkaohCLo_Vdr7sqNxQDplPBpk6AoI-O36zs81FT/s400/054_resized.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378714758563845314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qG5OfpwtkLiGsmc2GOQCxlnn-WUBXtpvdcnJw_tIOfQOlI8k8FZSwFGnhT6EKzclJy3Z_P-vcqwql_vO7zhgxf5q_lfTfSoRNgHIKIzMTBS2KXeWWmVlRzvN_qJWPuwBxaknS0ik5U4W/s400/055_resized.jpg" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36F-RgANTVP5RqpdLdeuGCBC_BC635BbT4TefCt9RrclcotobIGV3v_jXMu9sVLCtfCs52EKu2CV9DImvF1pTVrtJieyNVMYiuDH6B74Jk9vHn4DODaU7rxdAjLxf7oo8MpE50_bnTnno/s1600-h/056_resized.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378714768649068514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36F-RgANTVP5RqpdLdeuGCBC_BC635BbT4TefCt9RrclcotobIGV3v_jXMu9sVLCtfCs52EKu2CV9DImvF1pTVrtJieyNVMYiuDH6B74Jk9vHn4DODaU7rxdAjLxf7oo8MpE50_bnTnno/s400/056_resized.jpg" /></a> I'm really proud of the pull out drawers Bruce built for me. I've got so much more space and can actually put my morning stuff away now. I'm very lucky to have someone so handy.<br /><br />I want to thank everyone for reading my blog and commenting. I really enjoy getting your comments. Until next time, happy stitching :)Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-60176872572056516892009-08-02T13:24:00.006-04:002009-08-02T13:39:53.099-04:00Sunday Stitching Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1urggkyybkBsvV_5FvtaIbwPUKH83GgsbPv8mUiU-G2aflWleKxWIX4PY9RwZS2xGbAkg3fcNo5e4VMmB8mtsTOEqmsptm7ajTZPSRa3Y67hsVCuzjs2PVx-0pWVLLcU3uAjBm0wlVN5/s1600-h/LL_Celtic+Autumn_WIP2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365419022752668658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1urggkyybkBsvV_5FvtaIbwPUKH83GgsbPv8mUiU-G2aflWleKxWIX4PY9RwZS2xGbAkg3fcNo5e4VMmB8mtsTOEqmsptm7ajTZPSRa3Y67hsVCuzjs2PVx-0pWVLLcU3uAjBm0wlVN5/s400/LL_Celtic+Autumn_WIP2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMK1Q2kQ2El_X90vKnHzAAeiPFXM_h2A3XhFbhfK_lJphyphenhypheni5Pt-gQ8kKgouxp_fBQWBJyu3lZK_wTwZZQAttVt9FKnlAZAXDaiojf5nftTFNUEN7yzojebD5oDsQZPGqOd1qnTyFzHrcz/s1600-h/Candy+Cane+Ornament%231_unfinished.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365418839110339778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMK1Q2kQ2El_X90vKnHzAAeiPFXM_h2A3XhFbhfK_lJphyphenhypheni5Pt-gQ8kKgouxp_fBQWBJyu3lZK_wTwZZQAttVt9FKnlAZAXDaiojf5nftTFNUEN7yzojebD5oDsQZPGqOd1qnTyFzHrcz/s400/Candy+Cane+Ornament%231_unfinished.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgViDcJSPUiJqu19olciH5359jAcDXZstlEBeUpzVYBVpqmwtoo7KyQ5oSD4RYB4GApKJDn2oSiwmsUMjjP4EfUO0uuS__32pamyE1UD-zMtrgRWto_SznH3r8vB5Et0XKOSoehDVVXVx/s1600-h/PWS_Love_WIP4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365418833906369042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgViDcJSPUiJqu19olciH5359jAcDXZstlEBeUpzVYBVpqmwtoo7KyQ5oSD4RYB4GApKJDn2oSiwmsUMjjP4EfUO0uuS__32pamyE1UD-zMtrgRWto_SznH3r8vB5Et0XKOSoehDVVXVx/s400/PWS_Love_WIP4.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfa-SmId6w6ve5gufY2sGUmSbFKazFfElp1AdffFgBRqRqCb1fBMyo9l9iqEJusE4ES5pC9Nitu1AXXFKcb1hlqwjUeK4xbhtyU5dGMl9QuqS7Yz7bMw9qbeQnRuWJ_hGWRBRpcWjTdX_/s1600-h/F&S+Summer_frm+Daniela-Finland%232_2009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365418826127800834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfa-SmId6w6ve5gufY2sGUmSbFKazFfElp1AdffFgBRqRqCb1fBMyo9l9iqEJusE4ES5pC9Nitu1AXXFKcb1hlqwjUeK4xbhtyU5dGMl9QuqS7Yz7bMw9qbeQnRuWJ_hGWRBRpcWjTdX_/s400/F&S+Summer_frm+Daniela-Finland%232_2009.jpg" /></a>Happy Sunday everyone! As you can see I've got quite a bit of stitching to share. The last week I've been rotating between Celtic Autumn, the Candy Cane ornament in the latest JCS magazine and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PWS</span> - Love. </div><div> </div><div>I've really got to get working on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">PWS</span> - Love since it's suppose to be done for Mom's birthday in September. The no way I'll be able to get it framed by that time, but I would really like to have the stitching completed so she can see it at least. </div><div> </div><div>I really fell in love the candy cane ornament. Now I've got to wait a few weeks for Christmas ribbon to come out at the shops. I was surprised when I went to Joann's fabrics last week in search of some fabric for my shower curtain; they already had their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Christmas</span> fabrics out! I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ended up</span> buying some which I'll show off next time.</div><div> </div><div>Last but certainly not least, I received these beautiful summer squares from Daniela in Finland. The design is a freebie designed by By the Bay Needlework. I really love this designer's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">interpretation</span> of seaside/bay living. I love all the patterns she's designed and would love to do a whole wall of nothing but these pieces - maybe one day!</div><div> </div><div>Until next time, Happy Stitching!</div><div>Malinda<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-54605975577516673642009-07-12T12:49:00.007-04:002009-07-18T13:48:30.821-04:00The Summer Sure Flys By.......<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359853091636692626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqz4KwKomTN4nR6F3eYN9bEqratJNeNzsprmcLASspEgmqDeLZVq49Xu7w0ad_nosP423PSRgxEm8I8lUfKFyd826zxm92uu7131h96RDKuE3f_gN8-t5gRO8LqQJ8mTwUVJ6k4KErJ4nQ/s400/PWS_Love_WIP3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359853087434625298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2M8sLaNqRPauATYIXv4yRlQH5JfM-T3pUhoVpESPjWN3EluZlO8CGb_C3EUzyILAKjgSynVF-zbKs0AYLA57aS8g8xO8l8gqArVItQRX8RBM0Vwuaa1CflXDUsWg56lBcbrt_bgyyDyqn/s400/LHN_2RH_WIP2.jpg" />Even when not much is going on! I know it's been a super long time! I don't have much stitching to report. The only stitching I've done is shown above - a little work on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PWS</span> - Love and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LHN</span> - 2 Red Houses. I also finished a F&S Summer exchange for my partner in Finland. I swear it never fails when I finish an exchange I forget to take pictures of the piece!! Don't know why I always forget - I guess I'm just excited to have it done and want to get it in the mail ASAP! Hopefully Daniela will post pics on her blog that I can hijack later!<br /><br /><div>I've been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">studying</span> a lot lately for a certification I'll be testing for in November so stitching has been put on the sidelines lately. Hopefully this certification will help further my career options in the future.</div><div></div><br /><div>Now onto the major project going on in our house! B & I decided to start doing a bathroom renovation! It's funny how obsessive I've become picking out paint, fixtures, vanity tops, etc. We decided to replace everything except the tub, toilet & vanity base. I ordered the new vanity top and sink this week....that was pretty exciting. As you can see from the pictures I've got a really white bathroom. No color except for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">curtain</span> and towel cabinet (which is coming out). I based my new colors off the shower <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">curtain</span> but kept it really neutral so I can change it later if I decide to. Please excuse the messy vanity top! (Bruce decided to empty/remove the med cabinet to see if the new one would fit and I haven't put everything back) and NO that is not the new med cabinet on the wall - he just put the old one back for now.</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359848758009233250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMawAGvYj9nKdj-ZRkUnIVhoKienQvXKzG-EACe_Zd0zc6Fnie3TUWbNrQKzeEnNyePSzjFxa-A46w94fVneP4k4JetmQ6MosRTq8vxLdmqmmVsWjwt93S-YPOw_erkanuVsUAxUMU0hy/s400/Bathroom+Remodel_4.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359848749667390834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-JfwlfkpDqnuchVjs_JXB7M0Vhl4c8fTaqRao0KCcLpldLvBNLmomzpDy-5Mu6PCFQBN8aT3AmOLed8wi1s0LL35MjauMEkcmUbSQN7IOisl_oT7oY72CuSUglaEVWckRP0_yS_d9Wt3/s400/Bathroom+Remodel_2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359848746914702562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xgrcT3CynBJkFj8gfjqa2cyuBUufTvE2ZMdR9MxTjdDyyO7RRK_bFes3G59duQxzZSmoTPc1BhIFVKlCxiaF-p3rUUQoCzsarOygMvcU6sDiEDzWRNok-j23KMTN4VFCIt062luuHm-k/s400/Bathroom+Remodel_1.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359848755538153602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghO4doLbyLzBTiDUhukOxSC1EXLBcnCPMrA-1lGuFemcKmcWZ53uPfjjHkWwW5cald1qeA9c7SFQ8GS6Mali5QrKCDKv4-bNpTvjlqVHkU2bTBijpokz6unyV1OaoTtPrrluLCu0Riwqul/s400/Bathroom+Remodel_3.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div><div><div><div>Picture 1 is of the colors I'm thinking about for the new bathroom - I did go with the Formica laminate shown. I'm leaning toward painting the walls the lighter shade on the left. You can't tell but the color has a light green hue to it. It's a big debate between Bruce & I - he says it brown I say it's green!</div><br /><div></div><div>Picture 2, 3 & 4 - random shots of the bathroom.<br /><br /><div></div><div>So basically we've finished the ceiling at this point and ordered some of the new stuff. Bruce removed the old popcorn ceiling and patched and painted the new flat ceiling. We added a little texture to the ceiling which is very subtle. Now we're onto priming the walls & door and waiting for the new stuff to arrive :) It's funny because it looks like everything we have to order will take about 2 weeks (or more) to come in. It reminds me of the line from Oh Brother........"now ain't this place is geographical oddity!"</div><br /><div>Now for your <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Weekly dose of Serenity</span></strong>........A view of the ocean from atop the St. Augustine, Fl. Castillo <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> San Marcos</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359856495885985058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQx81dVdz2tPp9I7XSZW4-vuMp_7zHmTKKY21C7951e9FDaEM9DsQup0DUyoRJnCcc_UCxQuhJJ0vvZZcvZXbgHjNC-iCYcejdWkw6_-H5pBhMV_b7lCdV02jdsZ9gEGKea819WT4Pq1m/s400/St.+Aug+FL+Fort.jpg" /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-396870241361834682009-05-23T08:55:00.013-04:002009-05-23T14:38:30.541-04:00Views from the Outer Banks<div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahh</span>, vacation is so relaxing! We had a great time at the Outer Banks. I highly recommend the Banks if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing place at the beach. Everyone arrived in one piece on Saturday. We visited with folks who weren't going to make it to the beach and then we were off on Sunday. The house we rented was absolutely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">luxurious</span>! If I could come up with the money, I'd buy it in the heart beat! We had a mix of weather; some chilly days, some rainy and some with beautiful sunshine. We did some exploring and shopping and, of course, being lazy. I did get to stitch, but not as much as I thought. I'll share some stitching pics in the next few days. OK, here's the trip in a nutshell.....<br /></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003613083767282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE56X_NmQPhJvMYamt_NJk21KLnLJXC1wVqin3dU0PjNW5lQNs0sjD1bsXASzB2cT80urv4WHfxqaLBYMr-wOU9lhdkt7VeIVg9JVso-uGo6o2NDmlP-TYir4adOTzM2lJRePOWPwFzFpx/s400/DSC_0688a.jpg" /></p><p align="center"> The sunrises that greeted us each morning!</p><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003931604140738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglf8B90TF10mqpmxEfSCT9LOQYs8iECAFCzA4yK3oyiCz5XrFtnAZsIGEmjlJB_cI-7yI6MyXgNoMbVldk_0QfG2clods2ufjhpGpqyqAPZ9jv1pgDfy6lzApYEmyyuXsdpZOkSl5rpSnO/s400/IMG_1125a.jpg" />This is the little Honda Fit my Uncle & Aunt drove all the way from LA for this trip. I got to be the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">chauffeur</span> when we went out shopping. I fell in love with this little car. They got 40 mpg driving it from coast to coast! It a great zippy car! </div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003605856408626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pZd5qxYTIEiSvNb0Bg1DKLqgqBf0Au6kMXi85bJ2Ub8huCu8vur8lDmNau17iUhCo5yS9brxZQHwbQpUjp7YTVFjTSMdFjv4Rkxz_Qeq24YY3OSsDgobzu42Vhv_nzUw43RpT5XRYySe/s400/DSC_0683a.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Currituck</span> Lighthouse; my first time walking to the top of this one.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003617056870770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZpV9OQPNa3TEvT8zXWUtZz_I89C8_z6D3wQlql68CYLkegof7kMUx587mIKwvu-1daLotBIQr-SWUhLAqpRcZzJdf5QhHrbPvSIaPrP4RoGf0A_s4ZcaeOL1GM3bm4zALiG3bOZFIZZH/s400/DSC_0755a.jpg" /></p><p align="center">Wright Brothers Memorial. Now that was a hill to climb!</p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGXb9j0oP4oXJSruNW6BowmOf1NvB9Kp20EKbVfvyzli7LHVub01QdsQGJdNczBeHZAI34JKcg9AKjf-ePsmuHcINaTXC42v5i5poo5SBukoVgOcvAdQ9EsfZcFS1Wlh51iEoKULd2Kpw/s1600-h/IMG_1547a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339004183038599122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGXb9j0oP4oXJSruNW6BowmOf1NvB9Kp20EKbVfvyzli7LHVub01QdsQGJdNczBeHZAI34JKcg9AKjf-ePsmuHcINaTXC42v5i5poo5SBukoVgOcvAdQ9EsfZcFS1Wlh51iEoKULd2Kpw/s400/IMG_1547a.jpg" /></a> Cape Hatteras Light - This was probably my 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> visit to this light, but the first time it was open to walk up! Now I can say I walked up the tallest light in America!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003933356966802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheizQ7eVL4V4DT06tqrxNpdPs5GB2KkM8MHxu5WFIOO9M5NpPNxbTDdmRdI1cUEcwXOwv_ydwL92VTivTu0vntLu-eP0_sLX9MgYaFwmuV2sJSjCsgJT3B-bt3tbkVVdLYheO2kM6YMzo/s400/IMG_1356a.jpg" />We had a nice windy day to fly kites :) Of course its never not windy on the Outer Banks!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339003926203234434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvk2nXYMYIL5xfsWFeosjXQ5zyaw-bqIR-MH4n1lHq9Wi6Yicu1xSIhgZKsWJZijv5RuD-IHUxsOVD-GZASW6Lub7aKWxW1S55FNvupL00wEG8KrQ4FzXvKYnY-o4ITzMbInHJ_w3TdVq/s400/DSC_0908a.jpg" /></p><p align="center">My Uncle was able to catch some great time lapsed shots of lightning one night. This was taken about 10:00 pm at night!</p><p align="center">And last but not least...........your</p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Daily Dose of Serenity!</span></strong></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKD1Igq-9euPsuJVuDCT_A_eUPS2dPKhi19BFH-TCn16icvfnOw5ndR_-QJ4Z-RVXwAPIEWgc1E_QSzJ75DmY1Iz-JbUkaJzyOpGOPPGZOWy0vFa6SQ9yaDzcL6lklAloT73oXTTB5OQvR/s1600-h/IMG_1424a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339004179587506754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKD1Igq-9euPsuJVuDCT_A_eUPS2dPKhi19BFH-TCn16icvfnOw5ndR_-QJ4Z-RVXwAPIEWgc1E_QSzJ75DmY1Iz-JbUkaJzyOpGOPPGZOWy0vFa6SQ9yaDzcL6lklAloT73oXTTB5OQvR/s400/IMG_1424a.jpg" /></a> </p>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-33597449598482210772009-05-01T06:55:00.002-04:002009-05-01T07:05:55.241-04:00I can almost see Palm Trees!!!It's almost time to hit the sand and watch the waves! I so happy vacation is almost upon me. A little worried about work since I'll be gone for 6 days, but only because something usually goes down when I'm gone. I'm keeping my fingers crossed this year the pattern will be broken.<br /><br />Just wanted to stop by to answer a few questions I received on my last post.....<br /><br />Kellie, I got those boxes at AC Moore or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Micheal's</span> a long time ago. I actually had to go to AC Moore's this week and looked for them, but could not find any. I have quite a few of both the small and large boxes. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">would</span> check places like Jo-Ann Fabrics too. They do come in handy quite often. Most of my large projects are organized in these boxes.<br /><br />Chris, we're going to the Outer Banks.....I can try to wave to your Dad, but he probably won't see me :) I hope you do get your Angel of Hope out, I'd love to see a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">WIP</span> pic! I've stopped working on Celtic Autumn this week. I'm not sure if I want to stitch the word "Autumn" on the piece so if I don't I'll have to come up with something else to take its place.<br /><br />Ruth, what a great idea! I never thought of that! I think the designer has come out with a Mini Miranda bag too that might be the perfect size for a grab bag; although I could get much more in the regular size!!<br /><br />I was surprised yesterday to see my order from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hancocks</span> had arrived!!! The fabric is so pretty; I'll try to get a pic up in a few days.<br /><br />Happy Stitching!Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-21444788329460074522009-04-26T13:10:00.006-04:002009-04-26T13:28:21.836-04:00Allow me to IntroduceMiranda! Here's the finished bag I made for my Mother. I have to say I didn't know I could sew. I'm completely in love with this bag. I've already used the bag a couple of times myself. This is the perfect day bag - it will hold anything. I think I could even use if to carry a large type project like a Mira. The design is by Lazy girl Designs and it's called Miranda Day Bag. I used a little bird's nest broach as an added accent on the flap.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp10Iy9SXmk92LEtQ12AGY9RXR4WO1pzcFch0FdA22XO9mof8v5IdLo1Y-DZfkfRRB8-6bHhOeTmcJ7rfq9ESDu43hDFwAPSugMhBiPEehlaqzHjvT-Lx8U5F86EoHpLHDcL0tr3V88Xs/s1600-h/Miranda+Day+Bag_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051323875336898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp10Iy9SXmk92LEtQ12AGY9RXR4WO1pzcFch0FdA22XO9mof8v5IdLo1Y-DZfkfRRB8-6bHhOeTmcJ7rfq9ESDu43hDFwAPSugMhBiPEehlaqzHjvT-Lx8U5F86EoHpLHDcL0tr3V88Xs/s400/Miranda+Day+Bag_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051330198310978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0VEE4OddLbB17q-8yiuS9qrcrhBkXLB8-a_CSFfXdySDZKVRaqekDt71gPetXTmRSDAxvfJupoW1V8Ulc0CqpR78wAccoI8NlcTcQmu3x2IYUevO3B-1mdPqbJ2Hc0TCs424iVDOgP65/s400/Miranda+Day+Bag_2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>I can't wait to make one for myself! I ordered a Southwestern designed fabric last week and can't wait to get. I'm hoping it's waiting for me when I get back from the beach.</div><br /><div>We've been really busy getting our things together for the beach. I figured I should show you what projects I plan to take along.</div><br /><div></div><div>L&L Celtic Autumn (almost done......it's been a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">WIP</span> for a long time. I bought and started this project when it came out in 2003 - it's got to be the oldest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">WIP</span> I have! I'm so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">embarrassed</span> that I haven't finished it; I'm determined to finish it this summer).<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051335736645346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBKOheCKzVXWZomyjzXSx35WMNKdEIeG0d7V8SKRDpYGzHFt1l1_aMGt8bV4ikuQkAY3dme843l4NlCnF3G89aUBnbldt-EWHBwsqhm2Ivr5BhJ2Um4qu4CAdrkdq1KBuRbSZrpqBcrgK/s400/LL_Celtic+Autumn_WIP1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Praiseworthy</span> Stitches - Love (gift for my Mother)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051591395070290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQXJQegwesMzSwIohry-WRQxY4CfhMxwRwBt-u9ehiQFM3ZB9TA_KeCTjV-90wevEaRrzLmfNfoqSDovEcKqY1IPR-dJwFp1LvopTc1NYMZCsem4Fjxxj3esAVX-hdw2dNbmSB_KkPBos/s400/PWS_Love_WIP2.jpg" border="0" />The Sampler Girl - The Jane Austen Sampler Stocking (just in case I need a change)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051598946551746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cr5FvksIqyK8KP3J10i2TGJEi3EMzgiBfUMEJ5ZuPPHdh7-imZgoS9J3EGVIFfGIEW_wqM7q-ygV2o7mArpEnSiWAqtuq5r6XyWxEVA2buKS2nGqre-PpaZ1nsSBdJnxqqsFEzjRKzaS/s400/SG_Jane+Austen+Sampler.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LHN</span> - 2 Red Houses (would like to finish this one at the beach) - Don't have recent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">WIP</span> pic yet.<br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Mirabilia</span> - The Dreamer (I'd love to start this one! I'm still waiting on the fabric to arrive. I really hope it makes it here before I leave for vacation!!)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329051596761221090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdGEp1TNaqC5agfl2-Zxq6x6gfGyCCyTE6sNwvz89xxjohvBQh8QY2t-gkoLdpjbD3nsSPpbYl-BzdV5Pq5AKLhXspHfI0rcqsWUQySg6FrNE8pRdeCg_e2hXcob2bBJKkmrfMms4Ln_t/s400/Mirabilia_Dreamer.jpg" border="0" />Sorry to keep it so short but my stitching needle are calling me........Happy Stitching!</div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-23186631625764144152009-04-07T18:00:00.005-04:002009-04-07T18:55:51.680-04:00A Finish or two........and a few starts to throw in on top of the mix! Hi Everyone! I hope everyone is stitching to their little hearts content! I've been stitching and scheming on new starts. I'm in the planning stages of getting my projects together for my beach trip coming up in May! I can't wait! <div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div></div><div>Let's see, I finished <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LHN</span> From Sea to Shining Sea. I love this piece, it was so fun to stitch. The designer has a good eye for color. If you've seen the finished piece on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LHN</span> website, you've seen the frame I want so badly for this piece. I think it's just perfect. I'm going to have to save up because I can just image the price. I haven't asked my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LNS</span> to look it up for me yet.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322085127923836642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvnoli5Yt7Fp6MUP0h73-RZQMFcE33fnte022InTPYbnyWxDCAYDf-8nwwd2it_uhS907xEGGQCb2Kuav7aUqGu3fZ1gCsJyZRYQuE7X6XRif6b4tyTjIqu900_EeUnICPKjwhIQAyVoC/s400/LHN_FSTSS_Finish.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TTE</span> partner, Jessica, also received the little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Biscornu</span> I stitched for her. I enjoyed picking the colors and stitching this "My Aunt's Attic" freebie. I hope she likes it!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322085496416480562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjR8qtn3oNrALN8KH9-clHhFxOxeiIZ5lmdPVZmtAOZMty44ebwj0hKJcJlLt0bVWGoh-LoUFlT4AyIydggtF8BOvytrT6SoklpwDMtRLhss3eWiZhSfbpJt3J7AqYOxE0rUCHyvD9xXL/s400/TTE_2_Biscornu_to+Jessica.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322085139897200402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyy8DatqeTkG0FBJQtcoecgEmg0tFK52IgSk1rvrxIuzHxZf4oF7OhVU_SEWZ-Xf0AWfFRZCwZyVcRA-OccVbc3lmgPBt_xVD_9SXLRq4MC_b6Lfs8qNeFRYWr2bMdS67anEI07gl8V508/s400/TTE_2_Biscornu_Back_to+Jessica.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>After <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LHN</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">FSTSS</span>, I started <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">LHN</span> - Two Red Houses. This one is stitching quick. I'm having issues with my floss, it seems to be fraying on me more than ever and it's just plain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">DMC</span> (brand new!)</div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322085809706019474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX4WEdt72KFb7eL0O0wfeNYgckXDGwcXmVmiBio2sBPc57wXVpjM-l7IrTc8_LNpRbtIkCiRt1cRP6lsvAHw_GQxvuSSdsfD-5z9WlNoS_s5qh43nBYoQYEMCcHo9ucWMFvdgl_TVDdvd/s400/LHN_2RH_WIP1.jpg" border="0" /><br />I mentioned in an earlier post I was going to stitch Praiseworthy Stitches - Love sampler for my Mom. Well I've stated that one too. The colors are coming out pretty. I'm using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">GAST</span> Wrought Iron and CC Ruby Slippers.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322085135533350162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDvmMvVIQUT-Xy0ukmXJfnkvbyYzypQx7AhFXhnaMo4dHKa82-PeEu39Dg956vCyFxlQ4HI1qgLwKUSnDXCIZvfYefUi2YNNAD1nB8-vkgPXrsdacZrLfwoHU_K6-Xbu_jO0wnWZ8Com_/s400/PWS_Love_WIP1.jpg" border="0" /><br />Well I couldn't stop there, I also pulled the threads for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Mirabilia's</span> The Dreamer tonight! I can't believe I have a chart that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">doesn't</span> use Black floss! That's a first! I ordered <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Silkweavers</span> - Purely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Primitive</span> 28 ct. to stitch it on (and I hope the color is right!) This is the first time I've ordered fabric online for a specific piece without seeing it first hand. We'll see!</div><br /><div></div><div>Well before I close, I want to say I hope Chris, Ruth, Karen & Michelle had a great get together in AZ! I hope everyone has arrived home safely! and I can't wait to see pics and here what you all did! Happy Stitching!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-20422178308084640512009-03-11T17:17:00.007-04:002009-03-11T17:36:51.223-04:00Stitchy Surprises!!<div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQsDk0MHjvjLYSDHRdMzPfi-0h9Nj3N-oAiKJN50fx9zc1Wk7u1wiWd2cNpSxGPtfmIBpFsDcXDxBGpGcBiZwfu5BGCEy_nCrt-Z1YEQYmwA4xoTNTkXKpEKqYsT82o86Z19Aki3W0GId/s1600-h/HoE2_WinterQuaker1_fromMaria.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312045465721357250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQsDk0MHjvjLYSDHRdMzPfi-0h9Nj3N-oAiKJN50fx9zc1Wk7u1wiWd2cNpSxGPtfmIBpFsDcXDxBGpGcBiZwfu5BGCEy_nCrt-Z1YEQYmwA4xoTNTkXKpEKqYsT82o86Z19Aki3W0GId/s400/HoE2_WinterQuaker1_fromMaria.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7ImVELpoDi3rRaFMSoz3EIJ_6Z8-Sn1hoxAdLntgzSs22WgXkSMaDND0dq9Ce6dVh5uEY0pU5SFV6K7s2P_gIIOsSVPmI4iXd2ahOcCkjhLw2-sFa_IMyuHgfRjlq3U9E1sqOAdhkcvF/s1600-h/HoE2_WinterQuaker2_fromMaria.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312045463780216274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7ImVELpoDi3rRaFMSoz3EIJ_6Z8-Sn1hoxAdLntgzSs22WgXkSMaDND0dq9Ce6dVh5uEY0pU5SFV6K7s2P_gIIOsSVPmI4iXd2ahOcCkjhLw2-sFa_IMyuHgfRjlq3U9E1sqOAdhkcvF/s400/HoE2_WinterQuaker2_fromMaria.jpg" border="0" /></a>I've got a few things to share! I received a package from <a href="http://www.creativethread.blogspot.com/">Marie</a> for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">HoE</span>2 Winter Quaker Exchange. This package came at the perfect time for I had such a stressful day at work. The package just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">brightened</span> my evening. She stitched me this beautiful floss tag. My first one! I haven't tried this finishing technique yet, but have want to. She also included some wonderful extras which will come in handy! Thanks Marie! </div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312046361342023490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-AuL_BC9qfql746azCGRkiEKdfLCwB3bU_qo0TsoCoQvwVVeoLfeRG-7xFDHNd15D_T68o_WID7nPcXEN2egRXUgLCxb37QxcZjiVqK9elQWd4Vm4AFEwat9KF560WHserbGzNVZpSZ4/s400/Stitched+Alphabet_from+DianeCA.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312045781556467346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrbu_OWI_N0-16CyTE7aQh2wUSLUqe9u00qebSpl4hx0EQDR3vWtqKXQO4ptH27Q7zn3jxop2hyLDmj1FNcX4Tio5xkqwhh3wPGL1fnpWX3J-0jMtgi9cQy1owSFPxp-M_COhNG5wnq_v/s400/Stitched+Alphabet2_from+DianeCA.jpg" border="0" />Some time back I showed off a F&S piece <a href="http://ladybugandbear.blogspot.com/">Diane</a> in CA stitched for me. I just loved the font she used on the personalized square. Well, I had this awesome package today! She stitched up the alphabet and finished it as a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pinkeep</span> - her first one at that! Diane, your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pinkeep</span> is just perfect. I also love the fob and floss tag you included! I know I will be using them often! I can't think you enough for this act of kindness! I will never forget this!<br /><br /><div>I don't have any other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">stitching</span> to share - it's all been secret stitching. Hope to hear if they arrive safely in their new home soon and then I'll show pics.<br /></div><br /><div>Until next time - Happy Stitching!</div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-28722085479419605652009-03-03T17:00:00.004-05:002009-03-03T17:10:03.060-05:00Prairie Schooler Exchange :)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309086719902478562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BEWtUvLP4X_ZwtfPnXLMriQHUkV1MGAzxFop1P1_91-c-iL80QwtQc0s9ASapiwmnuXnfsB6RMw2ez8SMcgcoMC2Hk9Uusxo5AaTgbryQCdyPxOWuWw8Qr5w_hAZgi8wnaZjwIYt-XVU/s400/PSE_1_from+Laurence+France.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309086719932915202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VqvgH2j9dAAGHdW14fNQGUrptlg2Z-wX6UV1awC6WIUQaqtH94z-YNayYDJQENhQb2aUPzaj3zLuXuGznL8j-hswnLPCF9tsNfLlF5CehC6nRWI8KJALKnCGVy5ohQx47evp_AH09wBf/s400/PSE_1_Inside_from+Laurence+France.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsa1xllz9eDxiVlEgRLERhPC6cQO_so94fLPdkupdDhU1-Kvh-Fwr3gepPICibJ8hiNWshMhOMqxp8c89OPYvxe0bM87VFgMRKa_asGy8eyLl6QAabSHlvCyQo6eRMtUx3fwBjONta-Y0/s1600-h/LHN_FSTSS_WIP2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309086724608672738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsa1xllz9eDxiVlEgRLERhPC6cQO_so94fLPdkupdDhU1-Kvh-Fwr3gepPICibJ8hiNWshMhOMqxp8c89OPYvxe0bM87VFgMRKa_asGy8eyLl6QAabSHlvCyQo6eRMtUx3fwBjONta-Y0/s400/LHN_FSTSS_WIP2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>I received this fabulous package from Laurence, all the way from France. Laurence was my secret partner in the Prairie School Exchange being hosted by <a href="http://beckysc.blogspot.com/">Becky SC</a>. Laurence made me this wonderful needle book. I just love the design and the technique used to finish the book. I'm going to treasure this always. </div><br /><div></div><div>The other pic is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">WIP</span> of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LHN</span> - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FSTSS</span>. I've got to finish the top border and the last house (which my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LNS</span> is holding for me). I'm hoping to get by there on Thursday to pick it up. This piece is really nice to stitch and the colors are so pretty.</div><br /><div></div><div>Sorry to leave it short! I hope to have some more to share by the weekend. I thank all of my fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bloggers</span> and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">stitcher's</span> that visit my blog. Thanks for visiting and leaving your comments.</div><br /><div></div><div>Until next time,</div><div>Happy Stitching</div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-78752507497133750142009-02-13T07:22:00.037-05:002009-02-16T14:36:59.471-05:00TGIF !!<div align="left">I'm so happy it's Friday! Friday the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> at that! Friday the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> is probably one of my favorite days of the year - don't know why, call me weird. Maybe because I was born on the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>. </div><div align="left"><br />I've been stitching <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">alot</span> lately. I'm so close to finishing my 2007 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mirabilia</span> Christmas Tree. If I had 1 to 2 hours, I could have it done but I'm procrastinating. Here's a pic of the full piece and a close up of the snowflake at the top.</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303474372865729938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmt4UIS86vuSoVWS1_voAaDFTKlaQgmNGckpnAAvMYW_vrJDdQ6e-b8Gr8TJLNyWAxKlX01kqsu3X8Gds8Lgkz0i7XGBhMZUsl90fqqgqIAkJBMwhkx8QJRA8bvoKXrPObpbVQJKkicj3R/s400/WIP_Mirabilia_07_Tree.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303474377514761154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WRRysbfmQNIPaT_b_neo8e6-12DMhG3q2OvAIOqhZWGsJ5CINRwkVb3EwT8w_qoKVb6EuWnfbBmeK9QL9oXymBVQuYHfgoPPLGE3_G8pbbtEBBzfGtlCtVnOu-4e0s7Sw8oMvhEgeMPC/s400/WIP_Mirabilia_07_Tree_Closeup1.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">I also started <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LHN</span> - From Sea to Shining Sea. Loved this piece when I first saw it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">released</span>. The colors are gorgeous.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303475691111043394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJa9dW3sL_swBof1O5_OlWZjWOhPJ20QtvMyhVMFucKK3ImlXpodaZbKiCo3QYIjR6tmqpB4hnAxFZ_rih2JWplipET5TXIvzUrkTA94ufHrzpw5-f0azA2gF80XUHA7DNc9ti2NdsZ0Oj/s400/LHN_FSTSS_WIP.jpg" border="0" /><br />I also finished up exchange piece which I'll show off once it's received. Going to visit Mom this weekend! Can't wait to see her. We'll probably do some shopping and such. She's doing great - last biopsy was the 11<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> and came back good (1R on the rejection scale) - VERY GOOD!<br /><div> </div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>Update from the weekend.</em></span> Mom wants me to stitch her a sampler so I found <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Praiseworthy</span> Stitches Love that I thought would be perfect for her. I had her pick colors this weekend. She decided to go with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">GAST</span> Wrought Iron as the main color and CC Ruby Slippers for the touches of red. I'm going to stitch it on 30 ct. Parchment. I think it's going to look great! We have our annual beach trip coming up in May so this will be the primary piece I work on while we're there. I can guarantee I'll be starting this piece before may!<br /><br />Bruce and I have been experimenting in the kitchen again. We came up with this new pizza which is a new favorite. No more frozen or delivery pizza's allowed in our house anymore.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303474365754941938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVb2DHQE61w9FoPTP8NRDG0_0iB28D4-GPLKg5893bqmzOGERKInbCWe_7xmE3Ob9YTNFAum1LGnxXr4PXTwUKzV8e4ho4zJZvKlgROh8yFS9aHprMDDTGf2bwKD4N2PeBtXW_KhCLF2k/s400/Spinach_Mushroom+Pizza.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Spinach & Mushroom Pizza</strong><br /></p><br /><div></div><div align="center">It's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Boboli</span> pizza crust - Thin; topped with goat cheese.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Sautee</span> mushrooms with a little garlic, then add the spinach - cook until wilted</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Thinly shaved ham was added (but since then we been using the ham, but instead of just little pieces sprinkled here and there we been doing a thin layer of the ham on top of the goat cheese then adding the spinach & mushrooms. It's just delicious! The layer of ham keeps the goat cheese moist).<br /></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Preheat</span> oven per the crust directions; lightly sprinkle with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Parmesan</span> cheese and heat until bubbly - about 10 minutes.<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>For your Daily Dose of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Serenity</span> -</strong> </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303480608465503890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF4Tky2BdxLJUhm8zuMhOlaeWj8_gDyn1j9avcgG6kEeWhCwAB5GpldDSO1E66FAzwo2URXk-U95Zj1ClyyqSCiiwj5NmCoWTleTh2CjeBIuBHSmZCwTbDcAiVvPpl96eP1BaLwhoY9_J/s400/cape2+004.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div>Until next time - Happy Stitching :)</div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547658465513304004.post-26735005186775807432009-01-21T17:09:00.004-05:002009-01-21T17:28:42.126-05:00It finally SnowedIn Raleigh! I like the snow but my sinus' sure don't. I'm a palm tree girl so getting snow once a season is enough for me :) One good thing is I got to take a snow day yesterday and got lots of stitching done. These pics were taken when the snow was coming in the morning. It was very pretty. Now we just got to deal with the melting that will freeze tonight.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Bidr7TV7r2sw027qejD3x10_5CZzt2x-EFRBMYktieKU_L_HssSBg8ioNe8G3fQ7Cg81f1g8AN3XZbKAWWDoOoxG2RqDkbD5TyB4pb5X_hKDOoMEpUVWSlNMrigr140qdGEEUUx0Je_F/s1600-h/006_Resized.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293874096452720818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Bidr7TV7r2sw027qejD3x10_5CZzt2x-EFRBMYktieKU_L_HssSBg8ioNe8G3fQ7Cg81f1g8AN3XZbKAWWDoOoxG2RqDkbD5TyB4pb5X_hKDOoMEpUVWSlNMrigr140qdGEEUUx0Je_F/s400/006_Resized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqYZc15k9aCHIogEQHVIv38MBukuemzx_tKCZo8IsdHFColuDXpbqArjSPAjU_UF-auAmjt_cPyL2FxgvL1WdN0-0SLDUk7iAEBnzBqDO8IHnmuUfjkXMtkakHJ_tYdv3qhOQdEbWFllB/s1600-h/012_Resized.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293874087992851218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqYZc15k9aCHIogEQHVIv38MBukuemzx_tKCZo8IsdHFColuDXpbqArjSPAjU_UF-auAmjt_cPyL2FxgvL1WdN0-0SLDUk7iAEBnzBqDO8IHnmuUfjkXMtkakHJ_tYdv3qhOQdEbWFllB/s400/012_Resized.jpg" border="0" /></a> I received this beautiful scissor fob all the way from Monika in Poland today. This is an exchange from the Tiny Treasures Exchange that I'm a member of. Her stitching is beautiful and love the extra crocheted detail for the tail of the fob.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293873400425769026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVNa1VWZlAuV9LGYLEz9PWjlNvSCg9HVnQBN02DAMBB6eWlpGCoU1fvnWxVANKNHM9ddih9rV1oLSXzYbbMxDYIAK59CExheRyc7XZ5uZa3DQ3zqQQdcYLUjsKKjseNV04Ar__2FL0w1t/s400/TTE_1_from+Monika_Poland.jpg" border="0" />The rest of these pics of of the finishes I did this weekend. My first mitten finish! I think it turned out pretty good for the first try. The other is the finished Blackbird stocking from the 2008 JCS Ornament issue. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUW8bsrh_8bwXuA72esX1ii3Wa6z575ZxrP1OAICl1uEZrv-ReKBoiLhlNECX1LwqtEzzFCYYUAo5mg7KjhMrBltzqtsd5cOmXFd5EB3yKYXLMb2wOp-Sau_ZbH37Orj1Mz_rGnOuo1BI/s1600-h/Red+Mitten_1_1-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293873410324012082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUW8bsrh_8bwXuA72esX1ii3Wa6z575ZxrP1OAICl1uEZrv-ReKBoiLhlNECX1LwqtEzzFCYYUAo5mg7KjhMrBltzqtsd5cOmXFd5EB3yKYXLMb2wOp-Sau_ZbH37Orj1Mz_rGnOuo1BI/s400/Red+Mitten_1_1-09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib81b6gfUXGnCoouj_ZgUE3YcDM2_Rm_DwEUyM67PSyPBbz6zoz-LzEuEQOq0Y4XxVp4oYCSs40fM7joATLUgEyP0khbQ9PZcz5Oc9Q2r3OjDOEkIgJfA1Z9IrSuTxcpWDOkRRmdJKcxXc/s1600-h/BlackBirdStocking_Front_1-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293873412197918866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib81b6gfUXGnCoouj_ZgUE3YcDM2_Rm_DwEUyM67PSyPBbz6zoz-LzEuEQOq0Y4XxVp4oYCSs40fM7joATLUgEyP0khbQ9PZcz5Oc9Q2r3OjDOEkIgJfA1Z9IrSuTxcpWDOkRRmdJKcxXc/s400/BlackBirdStocking_Front_1-09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0seRTNXITy5_zYQAg5eo77YmoZbR9wJji1frQ6ZrMUq14pUw_RQRjkYPjMkFBOomvHIVCxQHvNJKPXrLnB5IhMbQJbBjulJhjW_5QJ-qQzQN6X3UeKYPNYC0Ff6IixYJqRtde1NcwYxw/s1600-h/BlackBirdStocking_Back_1-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293873406134599666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0seRTNXITy5_zYQAg5eo77YmoZbR9wJji1frQ6ZrMUq14pUw_RQRjkYPjMkFBOomvHIVCxQHvNJKPXrLnB5IhMbQJbBjulJhjW_5QJ-qQzQN6X3UeKYPNYC0Ff6IixYJqRtde1NcwYxw/s400/BlackBirdStocking_Back_1-09.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14819180160599823876noreply@blogger.com6