Monday Babble!

Where to begin?! I think I will start with my dad. I talked with mom yesterday and he is slowly but surely showing signs of improvement. He has started to move his right leg a tad and that is a bonus! She said that he made a little bit of sound and smirked a bit. Thank you all for your comments, personal notes, and prayers...y'all are the best!!!

Stitchy stuff...Well, I have already shared a finish with you for the week. I am soo proud of myself!! I have already pulled out another LHN project to stitch with the goodies. This is one of four of the Seasons series. This one is "Season of Growth." It seems to be a pretty quick stitch, so I hope to have another finish in a couple of weeks.

"Seasons of Growth"

Little House Needleworks

18ct ~ DMC Threads

Next on deck...a WIP! This one has been in hiding for at least 4 years. I know shameful! Earlier in the year I had decided to complete a WIP a month. Well, life happened and I am behind in that goal. The good thing is that I do not have many WIPs, so I should be able to complete them all by the end of the year. Keep your needles crossed! LOL

"Gospel Singer"

Southern Roots

18ct Oatmeal ~ DMC Threads

Now for something exciting! I met a fellow stitcher at the library on Saturday!! I was browsing the Debbie Macomber books, and she was sitting at a table stitching a Dimensions tree skirt. I had to be nosey and start a conversation! LOL We started chatting and found we had the same concerns about stitching and lonely for fellow stitchers. We exchanged info and plan to meet, stitch, chat, and munch! LOL She lives with her son and goes there for just some quiet time to stitch. I told her that the evenings when the DH is not able to pick up the DS from football practice, I could meet her there.

I promise to share an update on my BBD Loose Feather next week. I have not really stitched on it this past week to show an improvement. That's it for this week! I hope y'all have a great week stitching!!

I Have A Finish!!

"A Stitcher's Prayer"

Little House Needleworks

28ct Cashel over 2 ~ DMC Threads

Well, the trip was tiresome and a tad stressful, but dad is as good as can be expected right now. He reacted very well when he saw my DS, which made us all a little hopeful. He has a long road, so y'all keep your fingers crossed.


As you can see, I did get some stitching done. Not as much as I would have liked, but some is better than none. I am definitely getting this one framed to hang in my future craft room. I did get a little bored with the border, but the closer I came to the end, the more excited I became. The only change I did was to the stitcher...she just had to look like me! LOL Oh, and I decided to backstitch the window panes and the door...I like them the way they are.


I did not do any stitching on my BBD at all this past week. So, tomorrow I will dedicate some time to it. I also finished stitching my ornie for the exchange and just have to decide how I will finish it up. Y'all will be soo proud...I pulled out some WIPs to tackle in the coming week. I could just smack myself with one of them...it should have been finished a LONG time ago! :-) This particular one WILL get finished this coming week. I wonder how much caffeine my system can take?!


I am off to help the kids make calzones and get the groceries put away. Have a great weekend!!

Happy 4th of July!

Well, I thought I would get my well wishes in for a safe holiday to everyone before the celebrations begin. We are off to OH for a few days to celebrate my dad getting a little better.

Some of you may not know, but my dad suffered a double stroke on June 20th. My parents had just left on the 14th from helping us after my recent surgery. We are going now because after pleading and begging, my doctor will now allow me to travel. Dad cannot speak, deaf in the right ear, paralyzed on the right side, and a feeding tube inserted on Monday. I did not know that the muscles we use to talk are the same we use to eat! Did you?! He is now communicating with his eyes and smiling a bit, so that is a HUGE plus compared to where he started.

Don't worry, I am in better spirits than what I have been...thanks to some of you!! You just don't know how your little funnies, encouraging comments, and seeing stitching progress can be medicine for the soul. Thank You!!

So, as I prepare to leave in the morning...I am packing things to stitch! Of course I will be stitching! LOL I have an exchange ornie to finish, LHN's "The Stitcher's Prayer," and something new and cheerful. Not sure what yet, but I will find something...you know how we stitchers are!

Best wishes and be safe! Love y'all!!

Happy Monday Babble!!

Hello Everyone!

Well, it is nice to deliver "Happy Monday Babble" again! I have been trying to be a busy little beaver. I have some small freebie finishes to share with you that I got from Glory Bee and Helga Mandl. All three were fun and quick stitches to get the ole fingers and hands working again. The first will be finished into a small pillow, the second a door hanger, and the third a FOB.

Glory Bee "Spring Tulips"

28 ct Monaco

DMC Floss

Glory Bee "Watermelon Welcome"

18 ct Aida

DMC Floss

Helga Mandl "Flower Freebie"

18ct Aida Clay

DMC Floss

Now for some WIPs! The first is Blackbird Designs' Simple Things, Loose Feathers #36. I did not read all of the directions and saw that chain stitching is required around the flowers and leaves. Since I am stitching this one over one on 28ct, the chain stitching would not work...in my opinion. So, I ripped out some of the stitching I did to go back and stitch around with full cross stitches. I admit that I do indeed like the look and it makes the colors pop. As a result, I am behind where I wanted to be at this point. Oh well...I will catch up!

Now for my Little House Needleworks stitching...I have made lots of progress on this baby! I hope to finish by the end of the week. Maybe even have a new LHN or CCN started by the weekend! Tee-hee Sorry for the wrinkles, but it will be nice and neat by the next update. I planned on framing it, but my youngest DD gave me her 2 cents and suggested a pillow. I guess we will have to just wait and see!

I hope you enjoyed your visit with me. Until next time...wishing you lots of joyful stitches!!

L@@k Who Is Back!!

Yes, I have been away for quite some time, but hopefully all is well now. I have had another surgery and so far so good. I have to wear a neck brace, or helmet as my kids call it, for 6 more weeks. No driving...bummer...or lifting. Just take it easy!

I am able to stitch again and I am soooo excited about that! I have to share a finish with you that I had completed in February. "The Needlework Shop" by CCN is my first of many of her patterns and my first linen project!! I am totally in love with linen!!

Country Cottage Needleworks

28ct Linen ~ DMC Threads

My next finish is JBW's Apple. This is my first finish since my surgery. It feels good to be able to control the needle and do what I love. My kitchen is designed with the apple theme, so this will be a perfect little hanger or pillow to place on the collection shelf.

JBW Designs

18ct Platinum ~ DMC Varigated #4210

Now for the new starts and WIPs. I have recently joined SALs for Blackbird Designs and Little House Needleworks. I have also joined The Loose Feathers Club for BBDs and one of my WIPs is "The Simple Things," which is Loose Feathers #36. I am stitching this on 28ct Monaco one over one. I think that I will finish it into a block when completed.

The next WIP is "A Stitcher's Prayer" by LHN. I am stitching this over 2 on 28ct cashel linen. I am soo enjoying the ease of linen. I really like how it looks so far. I am even using my Q-snaps! I do need to get a protector for the fabric...sometime after I collect more patterns! LOL

So, now that my computer is back and my health is better, I will be in touch with you! My time is limited due to my neck brace, so I am doing 20 minute sessions. Just enough time to chat! LOL I am slowly but surely making my rounds to your blogs to see what you have been doing!

Until next, time...hugs and stitches!

Homemade Yummy!

Mrs. Brenda came to work a few weeks ago with homemade biscuits, fresh honey, and apple butter she had made. If you are not aware, I enjoy baking...mostly cakes, cookies and rolls during the holidays, but I wanted to give biscuits a try. So, she shared her recipe and I added my own little touches.

2 cups of Self-rising flour

1/3 cup of shortening ( I used Crisco butter flavored)

1/8 cup of sugar

1 pinch of Kosher salt

3/4 cup of buttermilk ( I used fat free)

Combine the flour, salt, and sugar into a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a fork/pastry cutter until blended. I formed a hole in the middle of the mixture and added half of the butter milk, blended, and then the other half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, work the dough just a bit and form into a ball. Lightly flour your rolling pin and roll until about 3/4" thick. Cut into desired size with a biscuit cutter or glass. Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes.

These are quick to make and I am sure you will enjoy them!

I Have Been Chosen!

Thank you soo much Terri for the nomination! Now, I am to list 5 of my addictions and 5 bloggers who I think are great. So, here I go!

Addictions:

1. Family

2. Faith

3. Cross Stitching

4. Y & R...yes, I am a soap watcher!

5. Reading

Now the following have to pass this on. Congratulations ladies!!

Mylene

Julianne

Glenda

Jennifer

Vonna