Care!

Tonight I wrapped up the stitching on the Care Double Flip tonight! So at this point I'm caught up until the last two charts arrive in the mail... soon?

After putting it away I pulled out my model. I'll be focusing on that next to get it done and out of the way its due on July 1st. I'd like to get it out of the way before I get too wrapped up in my photography course which starts on Monday!

Only A Half!

I really shouldn't say only ... but a half a pound is what I lost this past week. I really was hoping for a full pound but I'll take any loss I can get! Hopefully this time next week I'll be clelebrating hitting the 15lbs lost mark!

Tonight I stitched for the first time since Sunday, but only for a few hours on my Double Flips, not really progress worth sharing. Hopefully tomorrow I'll finish Care then I'll be waiting for those last four words to show up in the mail!

How about a Photo Hunt???? #95 "Narrow"

This is the alley between two of the old buildings in Vieux Montreal (P&S)

Weekend's Over

I had a great but busy weekend!

Friday right after work I picked Christin up and we were off to Kingston! Friday evening we spent with her parents, went for a walk, and stitched. A good way to unwind after a busy work week, and I have to say I was pretty pooped!

Saturday morning, I was up bright and early (well for me at least, Christin and her Dad were already up!). I arrived at the church hall where the market was being held by 8:30am to help Ann and Dan set up the Knowledge and Needles booth. With the three of us working, it didn't really take us too long to put everything out, with some spare time to wander around the other booths before the doors opened at 10am. It was a fairly steady day for us with the odd quiet moment. I got to see some familiar faces, my friend Beth, some of the Brighton Ladies (Barb, Lisa, Marie-Paul, Katie and Sharon to name a few). The person I was the most happy to see was Kathy!!!! She has made it back safe and sound from Arizona. There was a quiet lull after lunch and Kathy was still there so we got to sit and visit for a little bit. I'm looking forward to when she's settled in and we can set up a weekend for me to drive down and visit her on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario.

Over dinner with Christin, Ann, Dan & I all concluded that despite slightly lower numbers coming through the doors this year (its been a beautiful week, so I can't blame anyone) that the day was very successful. Thank you for a yummy dinner Ann & Dan! I'm more than happy to help you guys out any time!

Oh yeah, of course I got some stash too! Rosewood Manor's Red Threads, Sampler Cove's Spanish Rouge, Courtney Designs Bird of Paradise, and M Designs I&J. Oooh and I had to get this beautiful hand woven basket! I have a weak spot for beautiful baskets... I just rarely give in.

Saturday evening Rebecca invited us out to her place to visit and stitch for a few hours. Rebecca lives about a 3 minute drive from Christin's parents! Rebecca gave me a late birthday gift... I'm sad to say despite trying to be, Christin and I weren't as organized. We had planned to get Rebecca a belated gift as well. Oh well I've got a cool idea for Rebecca now she just has to wait! She stitched up this beautiful monogrammed pillow case for me (its on my pillow as I type!) and a couple of packs of piecemaker needles (every stitcher's favourite needle!). Rebecca and I both worked on our Double Flip-Its!

Today was another gorgeous day! I got home early in the afternoon, instead of giving into my urge to fall into bed I decided to go for a walk instead. My little walk turned into a 2 hour trek along the back roads with my camera. I think I must of walked about 3KM this afternoon, a little further than my poor feet can really handle. It was a lovely route and will be perfect for my bike rides... once Todd gets it off of the garage wall!

Tonight I had over 250 photos to download off of my camera! Wow! Most of them are nature pics that I hope to share with you in future posts.

I Believe...

That Believe is done! Now there's just Care to go before I have to wait for the last four words to show up in my mailbox... which will be soon!!!

Tonight I went out and bought some new (smaller) jeans and a few tops, and for the first time in a long time I enjoyed shopping for clothes! I've spent the rest of my evening getting things together to pack tomorrow morning, after work Christin and I will be heading to Kingston on our little road trip!

One Gone, One Coming Up, and One Finished

One gone... that would be another pound gone! I'm now down a total of 14lbs! A word to all of you out there, Weight Watchers really does work!!!

Once coming up... that would be a little road trip! I'm heading down towards Kingston this upcoming weekend. The Cataraqui Guild of Needlearts is having a Merchant's mart (7$ admission, includes lunch) on Saturday the 26th

10am-3pm

St. Margaret's United Church

690 Sir John A. McDonald Blvd, Kingston

I'll be working at the Knowledge and Needles booth, so if you're in the area do stop by and say hi to Ann and myself!

Last night I managed to finish up Learn on my L*K Double Flips! I started getting a migraine so I had to give in for the night. This evening I worked on Believe a little bit. I see that the last two charts are out and I can't wait for them to show up so I can wrap this series up!

Double Flips Progress

Saturday was a busy day, with cleaning the house, having dinner at my brothers, and a UFC 83 on Pay-Per-View (we watch all the fights). Not much stitching got done. It was nice today to just settle in and stitch!

I've been working on my L*K Double Flip-Its lately, I've managed to finish Listen and I've almost finished Learn. I have to say these are great for stress-free stitching!

SBQ : April 10th

I'm cleaning out my inbox and lookie what I found! An old SBQ. I'm feeling much better today thank you for all your wishes of good health!

Q : What is the most complicated piece you've ever completed?

A : Peacock Tapestry by Teresa Wentzler.. if you've stitched it you'll understand why!