Thursday

Back again.  I did finish the birthday project I alluded to yesterday.  But can't show it just yet. Tomorrow, I hope.

Today's calendar view

Fun Every Day by Sam Sarah Design Studio

I did manage to put a few more stitches in June:  A Year in Chalk by Hands on Design.

And a view of my stitching station set up near my love seat - my current perch for stitching on a daily basis.   The pumpkin is holding my orts for the past couple of weeks.  I don't think this will be permanent arrangement but it's working for me while I recuperate.

Have a great evening!

Keep on Stitching!

Hello!

Wow, it's been way too long.  How have you been?

Me, well, I've been busy with lots of different things.  Up first are a few pictures of a large project that I finally completed in October.

Do you know what these are?

How about now?

Maybe this picture helps?  These are all 48 pieces of Fun Every Day by Sam Sarah Design Studio ready to be mounted on their cards.  I calculated that this represents almost 8 full sheets of perforated paper.  Each one is solidly stitched.  That my friends is a lot of stitches!  And I finally finished it.

Here is what my calendar looks like for today.  I have been enjoying flipping the appropriate images on a daily basis.  Cool, huh?

When a friend and I discussed how well traveled this project was it made me think.  These pieces have been to the beach in New Jersey - many, many times and on the boat.  They've been on car trips from Pennsylvania to Kentucky - several times.  They flown twice - once to Florida and once to Arizona.  They've been to the lake house in New York State.  They've been to Ocean City, Maryland several times.  And they've been on a car trip to Michigan.  And any other trip I've taken that involved car time.  Plus, they've been to every stitching event I've attended in the last year or so!  As I said, well traveled.

I only had one casualty in all those travels.  One piece blew off my lap and into the water at the shore. My husband asked why I didn't have him save it.  Paper - I didn't think it would be salvageable after a dunk in the salt water.  And reasoned that it was only paper and cotton and probably wouldn't be bad for the environment.

Other news,  this summer was by far my best summer ever . I spent lots of time at the beach.  And time on the boat.  I caught my largest fish ever -  a MahiMahi.  And I must say it was delicious!

Two of my children, my future daughter-in-law, and I traveled to Michigan to attend a family reunion.  I was able to see cousins, aunts, and uncles, that I hadn't seen in almost 30 years.  It was wonderful.  We can't wait to go back but this time we'll go for a week so we can see more of Michigan. This is the cute cabin I rented for our stay -

My final big trip of the summer was to attend Summer School at The Attic in Arizona.  I had a wonderful time.  The projects were beautiful.  The teachers very informative.  I learned a lot about history that I didn't know.

This was at the hotel.  I thought the accommodations were ideal. And that is about the only picture I took at the class.  I had my phone with me but didn't take any pictures.  Dumb, I know.  However, The Attic newsletters have some great pictures if you are interested.  As I complete the projects from the classes I will share them here.   The food all good.  The shop was beautiful and well organized.  I was a bit overwhelmed and didn't buy very much.  Probably a good thing.

I did make many more trips to the beach after my return from Arizona.  And I have lots of sunrise pictures that I took.  I'll share some of those another time, maybe on a cold winter day.

In mid-October I had my right knee replaced.  I have been recovering and doing in home physical therapy.  Today was my last day of in home therapy.  I go back to the doctor on Friday and will hopefully be cleared to drive again.  And then my outpatient physical therapy will begin.

I am fortunate that I have been able to work from home.  So I am able to keep up with that.

I have been doing lots of stitching but not much finishing.  I will share progress in future posts.  I do have to put together a birthday gift tonight that will be presented to the birthday girl tomorrow night.   Once that's done I'll share pictures.

That's all for today. Thanks for hanging in for this lengthy post.

Keep on Stitching!

Happy Stitching Song

I saw this on Facebook and just had to share it with you.  Enjoy!  I'm off to tackle the mess also known as The Stitching Room.  I think you'll be able to see it if you click on the words Happy Stitching Song.

Happy Stitching Song

Thank you! Forgot to mention, this is a spoof of the song "Happy Working Song" from Disney's Enchanted. I did not write the original, I just created the stit...

  Enjoy!  I'm off to tackle the mess also known as The Stitching Room.

Hello

I have a beautifully composed blog post in Blogaway but it won't post.

So, I am trying again but using Blogger.

I have been busily working away on Fun Every Day and so far am on the 37th piece of 48.  This is how the piece looks right now.




This is called Halloween/Harvest.  I have been having fun with this one.

I have only been stitching on these pieces.  I would really like to get the entire 48  pieces stitched so that I can use the calendar.

Keep on Stitching!

Beach Days

Lately I've been focusing on Fun Every Day by Sam Sarah Designs.  I have begun my 32nd piece in the 48 piece collection.  Here is my progress on Beach Days.

I have not completely finished stitching the 31st piece.  I've decided to do most of the stitching leaving the background for later.  This way I'll be able to work outside without a chart.

Keep on Stitching!

There's an App for that

I just found out that I can blog from my phone.  How cool is that?

Here is my progress on June part of Fun Every Day by Sam Sarah Designs.

Sunday Afternoon

Good Afternoon and thanks for stopping by.  It's a sunny one here in eastern Pennsylvania but cold.

I finished stitching November Cottage by County Cottage Needleworks on Thursday evening.

I'm pleased with the way it turned out.  And, I did remember to give the turkey legs so that he looks a little more grounded.

Next up is Bittersweet September by Blackbird Designs.  I started this in October of 2013.
This is my progress to date.

The rest of the flowers on my red amaryllis have opened.  Isn't she pretty?

I'm waiting for these to open.  It looks like they won't bloom at the same time.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.  Don't forget that it's Downton night.

Keep on Stitching!