Mail Call - Again

A couple of days after Mother's Day arrived I found this in my mailbox.

Isn't she pretty?  I am tempted to start this next.

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My Buddy, Franklin

I don't think I've shared a picture of my son's dog, Franklin.

Isn't he cute?  Kind of big (like 70 pounds), but cute.

I have to say that I've never considered myself a 'dog person', no offense to those of you who are.  Now, this guy has changed my mind.

A couple of weekends ago he accompanied me on my errands.  He sat in the backseat most of the time.  And was pretty good.  No barking or jumping around.  I could hear that he had something and was chewing on it.  I found out that he had figured out how to undo the velcro that holds my umbrella closed and was licking the umbrella.  I stopped the car, folded the umbrella back up, and stuck it in the pocket on the back of the passenger seat.  A few minutes later, I hear the same thing.  He had worked the umbrella out of the pocket and was doing the same thing.  I took it away again and this time stuck it under the seat.  He didn't go after it again.

We finished our errands and went for a walk  near the river and canal.  A treat for both of us. And one of my first solo outings with him.  He was a good boy and listened well.

A while later, I decided that I should go out and get some dinner.  I took him with me.  And left him in the car.  He's a good boy!

On the way home, I could hear him chewing, again.  This time he had gotten the snow scraper out of the pocket on the back of the seat and was chewing on it.  Silly dog!

By the time we got home and he had his dinner he was ready lay around for the evening.  Thank goodness.  I was a bit worn out myself.

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Mother's Day Finish

I had a great Mother's Day.  I only saw one of my children but heard from the other two.  My heart is full.

I spent some time in the stitching room.  I finished stitching Strawberry House by The Scarlett House.

I thought I would just read through the finishing directions and set it aside.  Then I decided to just do a step of two.  Before you know it I had this:

I am so pleased with the way this turned out.  The directions were easy to read and follow.  

I took the lizard litter outside to fill the pieces.  My husband asked me what was in the box.  And I told him.  He asked "Do we have a lizard now?"  Made me chuckle.  

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Mail Call

Look what came in the mail last week!

I have been collecting these with intention of stitching all of them.  I am undecided as to how or if I want to perosnalize them.  I really like the idea of having all 12 displayed on one wall.

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Happy Mother's Day

I want to share one of my favorite photos.

Me, my mom and my Baby Girl.  Baby Girl is now 20.

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

Ocean City, MD

On the weekend of April 11 I had the wonderful opportunity to attend classes given by Sherri Jones at Salty Yarns and The Lankford Hotel.  I like going to the Lankford.  Each room is a little different.

I stayed in The Willet this time.  I think this is only second time I have stayed upstairs in the hotel.

To the left of the entry door.

Head on view from the door.

Tucked in a corner near the bed.

The corner on the other side of the bed.

The sleeping area viewed from the kitchen.

I enjoyed this room so much.

While there I decided that  I need a dresser like this one for my stitching room.

All weekend, each time I looked at the dresser I thought one drawer for fabrics, one drawer for charts and kits, and one drawer for fibers.  Perfect.  And contained. And so, the hunt begins.

When  I arrived I did have the pre-stitching done for the first day's class. A Fine and Fancy Tulip Tray.

I'll be back soon.

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Stitch from Stash for April

Oh, lady, another month flown by without any blog posts from me!  At least this past month I can say that I did do some stitching and some traveling.

So, how did I do on the challenge?  Well, not so good.  I spent $198.89.  What did I spend it on?

I ordered the Cinnamon Hearts kit by Threadwork Primitives directly from Nan.  She used twine for the  tassel - what a great idea.  Excuse the flash spot in the picture.

Then I joined a group on Facebook called Stash Unload.  Big Mistake.  I found these three charts there.

I think the intent of that group is that you can buy and sell things there.  Nice because you don't incur ebay and etsy fees.  Only fees for PayPal if you use them.  I haven't listed anything for sale there, yet.

Two weekends ago I packed my bags and went to Ocean City, MD to attend two classes taught by Sherri Jones.  Sherri offers some of her stuff for sale at these events.  This I picked these up there:

The three patterns are complete except for stuffing.  The thread palette and ruler go with the Fine and Fancy Tulip Tray.  I didn't buy the scrim that was being sold - I felt that $44 for a piece that wouldn't really be seen wasn't necessary.

I had an opportunity to do some shopping at Salty Yarns, too.  I showed great restraint.  I came home with these two patterns and three cards of Gentle Arts floss.

And last purchase was offered by Dyeing to Stitch as a companion piece to their Ladies Prim Society.   I didn't resist this purchase. 

Again, sorry for the flash spots.  I'm not sure what's going on there.  

I did do some stitching from stash this month.

I started and finished the stitching on Cinnamon Heart by Threadwork Primitives.

I started stitching The Mermaid's Two Tales by Patrick's Woods for class.  I did get the needlebook stitched which was what needed to be finished before class.

I started stitching Strawberry House by The Scarlett House, a piece I received for the Colonial Gathering Club sponsored by Dyeing to Stitch.

I started Holly & Hearts - the three part sampler by Lizzie Kate.

I started stitching Fun Every Day - Sunday by Sam Sarah Design Studio.

I finished stitching Fun Every Day - Happy Birthday by Sam Sarah Design Studio.  

I find in interesting that I have started 17 pieces this year and finished stitching 17 pieces. Just not the same 17 pieces!

I think  that about covers my report for this month.  

I will be back soon with more pictures and stories about my travels.  

I am off to clean up the stitching room, AGAIN!

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