Honey, I'm Home!
And tired, so I will writen about my trip in a day or so.
The erratic life of a busy stitcher
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Monday, March 07, 2005
Only 4 More Sleeps
Until I'm outta here and on my March Break. Boy, oh boy am I not ready. The essentials are taken care of... my car had a good inspection (driving down), the hotel is booked, I have my passport. But there's a zillion things I should be doing now to get ready. I did get my allergy shot out of the way today. There are still last minute odds and ends to pick up ... which I will do on Thursday, I need to get my US money, and travel insurance still. This trip has been months away for ages, and now its upon me!
I'm feeling much better after my out of the blue fever on the weekend. I'm almost finished the arch on TW's wedding sampler, and will be able to probably start the columns tomorrow. I think the center will stitch up quickly.
Until I'm outta here and on my March Break. Boy, oh boy am I not ready. The essentials are taken care of... my car had a good inspection (driving down), the hotel is booked, I have my passport. But there's a zillion things I should be doing now to get ready. I did get my allergy shot out of the way today. There are still last minute odds and ends to pick up ... which I will do on Thursday, I need to get my US money, and travel insurance still. This trip has been months away for ages, and now its upon me!
I'm feeling much better after my out of the blue fever on the weekend. I'm almost finished the arch on TW's wedding sampler, and will be able to probably start the columns tomorrow. I think the center will stitch up quickly.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Week 9 Progress and Ornament HD!
Well TW's Wedding Sampler didn't see the light of day very much this week. It should of seen more time over the weekend, but on Saturday afternoon I had a fever that went as high as 103F so I was in no shape to stitch. By this morning it came right down to 100 then within 30 minutes of taking a couple of aspirin I was back to normal and I've stayed that way all day.
So here's what I got done this afternoon on Wedding Sampler
This morning I worked on my March Christmas ornament and got that finished as well this weekend. This month's ornament was of my own choice (since my RR is now done and waiting for the next one to start). I stitched One Starry Night by Stitcher's Habit its from the Just Cross Stitch 1999 Ornament Issue. I stitched it on 32ct Blue Spruce Lugana using DMC cotton, and Kreinik #4 braid and blending filament. Its quite a cute ornament! It will go very nicely with Aurora Polaris by the same designer... if I ever get around to stitching it!
Well TW's Wedding Sampler didn't see the light of day very much this week. It should of seen more time over the weekend, but on Saturday afternoon I had a fever that went as high as 103F so I was in no shape to stitch. By this morning it came right down to 100 then within 30 minutes of taking a couple of aspirin I was back to normal and I've stayed that way all day.
So here's what I got done this afternoon on Wedding Sampler
This morning I worked on my March Christmas ornament and got that finished as well this weekend. This month's ornament was of my own choice (since my RR is now done and waiting for the next one to start). I stitched One Starry Night by Stitcher's Habit its from the Just Cross Stitch 1999 Ornament Issue. I stitched it on 32ct Blue Spruce Lugana using DMC cotton, and Kreinik #4 braid and blending filament. Its quite a cute ornament! It will go very nicely with Aurora Polaris by the same designer... if I ever get around to stitching it!
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Wee Beasties RR Happy Dance!!!
Yay! I've stitched my last Wee Beastie for this RR! Almost a year later this RR is complete! Now I'm anxious for mine to make it back home, to stitch my own bug and put in a border. Mine will be a bell pull.
Here's Terrance Nolan's c1999 Dimples Designs California Ladybug from Wee Beasties #4
I think next I'll finish stitching my March Ornament... there's not too much left to go on that before I pick TW's Wedding Sampler back up.
Yay! I've stitched my last Wee Beastie for this RR! Almost a year later this RR is complete! Now I'm anxious for mine to make it back home, to stitch my own bug and put in a border. Mine will be a bell pull.
Here's Terrance Nolan's c1999 Dimples Designs California Ladybug from Wee Beasties #4
I think next I'll finish stitching my March Ornament... there's not too much left to go on that before I pick TW's Wedding Sampler back up.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Stitching Blogger's question of the Week
Q : Which do you prefer and why? "Old-fashioned" black and white symbol-only charts, charts with colored blocks, or charts with a combination of colored blocks and symbols?
A : I prefer black and white symbol only charts. Why? I just find it easier to read. Also you can easily make a working copy using any ole photocopier. Where if its a colour chart I'd have to go to a copy shop and pay more. Also if the chart is coloured I can't highlight as I go to mark off the areas I've stitched. I think also when you're used to one thing you don't like to change.
Today was a wired day for me. Work was okay, tonight while teaching my classes at TKD I didn't seem to be able talk straight. That's frustrating when you're trying to teach kids... both for you and for them. I don't think I gave as an effective class either.
The snowstorm we had yesterday didn't last as long as they had predicted, we had very little snow overnight so on the drive into work this morning the roads were nice and clear. However during the day the wind picked up and I travel quite a few roads prone to blowing snow and snowdrifts. Its these sort of conditions that make me nervous when driving. The snow drifts I can handle you can see them and slow down. You also know that like a deep puddle they're going to pull your car to one side or the other while you drive through it. What gets me nervous is what you don't see, black ice. I had one run in with it years ago that sent me into a 360 on the highway. Let me tell you, not fun!
Only 11 days until I go to Myrtle Beach!
Q : Which do you prefer and why? "Old-fashioned" black and white symbol-only charts, charts with colored blocks, or charts with a combination of colored blocks and symbols?
A : I prefer black and white symbol only charts. Why? I just find it easier to read. Also you can easily make a working copy using any ole photocopier. Where if its a colour chart I'd have to go to a copy shop and pay more. Also if the chart is coloured I can't highlight as I go to mark off the areas I've stitched. I think also when you're used to one thing you don't like to change.
Today was a wired day for me. Work was okay, tonight while teaching my classes at TKD I didn't seem to be able talk straight. That's frustrating when you're trying to teach kids... both for you and for them. I don't think I gave as an effective class either.
The snowstorm we had yesterday didn't last as long as they had predicted, we had very little snow overnight so on the drive into work this morning the roads were nice and clear. However during the day the wind picked up and I travel quite a few roads prone to blowing snow and snowdrifts. Its these sort of conditions that make me nervous when driving. The snow drifts I can handle you can see them and slow down. You also know that like a deep puddle they're going to pull your car to one side or the other while you drive through it. What gets me nervous is what you don't see, black ice. I had one run in with it years ago that sent me into a 360 on the highway. Let me tell you, not fun!
Only 11 days until I go to Myrtle Beach!
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Got My Nashville Goodies!
When you're a stitcher there are two times of the year you look forward to... February and June! February because of the Nashville Show and June because of Columbus. In these two cities there is a large needlework "tradeshow" where many designers and companies release new designs and products. Early February I had placed an order with Traditional Stitches for all of the new Teresa Wentzler and Dragon Dreams designs, sight unseen. I know I like anything they put out! I also ordered one of each of the Fantasy Faire Limited Edition designs, sight unseen. That I probably won't do again, because there are some I like and some I don't like and will never stitch. Hopefully I'll be able to find a good home for them?
So here's my stash haul (it'll be the last for awhile... ka-ching)
Dragon Dreams
Just A Little Peace & Quiet
Summer's Magic
Blackwork Princess (the official chart to replace my class printouts)
Teresa Wentzler
Knotwork Bookmarks I
Knotwork Bookmarks II
Castles by the Sea
Fantasy Faire Charts
Dragon Dreams - Imagination Creation
Vickery Collection - Kiss Me Quick
NVP Design - Celtic Dolphins
Black Swan - Winter Fairy
Teresa Wentzler - You Were Hatched...
Cross Eyed Kat - Dragonfly
Brenda Franklin Designs - Sea Foam Serpent
Fanta Cat Designs - The Spirit Within
Dette Designs - Fixing Up The Fairy
Dragon Fire Designs - The Unicorn Window (no pic sorry)
X's & Oh's - Scottish Dragon
Today and tomorrow we're getting a huge dump of snow 15-25cm since it was half way up to my knees in the driveway when I got home from work I figure we're gonna get more than 25cm. After work I was going to go pick up my Passport and my jacket (off being fixed) but decided to play it safe and come straight home, I can do all that running around on Thursday. Which on the up side I got to pick up my Nashville goodies (see how it always comes back to stitching?).
And YAY! I just found out that my favorite sport starts up this weekend! Its Formula 1 racing time again, with the season opener the Australian Grand Prix!
Double YAY! The Amazing Race starts up tonight... how long will Boston Rob and Amber last???
When you're a stitcher there are two times of the year you look forward to... February and June! February because of the Nashville Show and June because of Columbus. In these two cities there is a large needlework "tradeshow" where many designers and companies release new designs and products. Early February I had placed an order with Traditional Stitches for all of the new Teresa Wentzler and Dragon Dreams designs, sight unseen. I know I like anything they put out! I also ordered one of each of the Fantasy Faire Limited Edition designs, sight unseen. That I probably won't do again, because there are some I like and some I don't like and will never stitch. Hopefully I'll be able to find a good home for them?
So here's my stash haul (it'll be the last for awhile... ka-ching)
Dragon Dreams
Just A Little Peace & Quiet
Summer's Magic
Blackwork Princess (the official chart to replace my class printouts)
Teresa Wentzler
Knotwork Bookmarks I
Knotwork Bookmarks II
Castles by the Sea
Fantasy Faire Charts
Dragon Dreams - Imagination Creation
Vickery Collection - Kiss Me Quick
NVP Design - Celtic Dolphins
Black Swan - Winter Fairy
Teresa Wentzler - You Were Hatched...
Cross Eyed Kat - Dragonfly
Brenda Franklin Designs - Sea Foam Serpent
Fanta Cat Designs - The Spirit Within
Dette Designs - Fixing Up The Fairy
Dragon Fire Designs - The Unicorn Window (no pic sorry)
X's & Oh's - Scottish Dragon
Today and tomorrow we're getting a huge dump of snow 15-25cm since it was half way up to my knees in the driveway when I got home from work I figure we're gonna get more than 25cm. After work I was going to go pick up my Passport and my jacket (off being fixed) but decided to play it safe and come straight home, I can do all that running around on Thursday. Which on the up side I got to pick up my Nashville goodies (see how it always comes back to stitching?).
And YAY! I just found out that my favorite sport starts up this weekend! Its Formula 1 racing time again, with the season opener the Australian Grand Prix!
Double YAY! The Amazing Race starts up tonight... how long will Boston Rob and Amber last???
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