tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40265077918144319892024-03-14T02:15:23.566-04:00Serene StitchesIf possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12: 18Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-50750937549790864622014-01-07T09:24:00.000-05:002014-01-07T09:24:04.309-05:00Happy New Year!<br />
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and just returned to work today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thankfully, I have a job I love and I actually looked forward to
returning to my normal routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I made the most of my time off and completed some
house projects and started some new stitching projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am also in the midst of stripping wallpaper
in the kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it sounds crazy,
but I actually enjoy stripping wallpaper…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My sweet Penny enjoyed my time off as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had time to take her for longer walks, play
dates at the dog park, and she got to lay outside all day in the sunshine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Penny was a rescue puppy that I adopted in
March 2013 – here she is as a puppy….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">She is actually a very gentle giant and loves
people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">One of my goals over break was to finish raking up
the massive piles of leaves in my side yard,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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purchased a tarp thinking it would<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>make
raking up the remaining leaves easier and quicker....silly me.<br />
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Here's how it really went - I laid out the tarp, turned to grab my rake - Penny
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Reclaim tarp....Penny takes off with the rake.<br />
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Have rake and tarp (victory!) actually fill the tarp with leaves only to have
Penny grab one end of the tarp and begin to shake it.....It’s funny now, but I
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Howells 1856 by <a href="http://thescarletthouse.blogspot.com/">The Scarlett House</a> – love my A&E patterns!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary Gail<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> by the Scarlett Letter </span>still waiting on my threads to arrive<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hannah Lovina Joslin by Blackbird Designs – I have made a little
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-54208980519041063562013-12-03T22:52:00.000-05:002013-12-03T22:52:13.081-05:00A new start<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">
Almost three years since I have posted - where does the time go? I have wanted to post recently, but held back...what if I can't find the time to post? What do I really have to share? </div>
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I started this blog to share my love of stitching and meet others who were just as obsessed. Stitching was my escape, I could pick up my needle and thread, turn on a good movie, and forget the craziness around me. Today, I still love to stitch, but I have a very full, happy life, and finding time to stitch is not always easy. </div>
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In the past three years, I have changed positions at the university twice, finished my master's degree, talked about starting my doctorate, adopted a puppy and two kittens, purchased a home, watched hundreds of episodes on Netflix, stitched a little, bought lots of new stash, had my first stay in the hospital, learned to mow a lawn, bought a weed eater, but have yet to unpack it, made new friends and said goodbye to others, travelled, read some great books, acquired a taste for sushi, and been blessed beyond measure! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-68152214347918491982012-02-10T14:49:00.003-05:002012-02-10T14:50:50.020-05:00Atanyk<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5j1WABE6vFtci-1Kk5r8vm-_iDEuMxYn2naI4QEt2mqqxe9xumvamNKuHJK0GSYOFQHnK1QQ2eF3Djuw9WJXHxIHeyhrQedUnBeyM7g4_t004bXy-S_uYIwqISNkWL417V2DrUSsfQ/s1600/aaaa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707596707818178050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5j1WABE6vFtci-1Kk5r8vm-_iDEuMxYn2naI4QEt2mqqxe9xumvamNKuHJK0GSYOFQHnK1QQ2eF3Djuw9WJXHxIHeyhrQedUnBeyM7g4_t004bXy-S_uYIwqISNkWL417V2DrUSsfQ/s400/aaaa.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoaVJDax6m90JFxKaqouUgb_rgs64l3fXTPgEijUtwUp8StGzb4U6BQnahrPJJeNS7lFmtVSzj2e3_I4zEjqhlRkb1Rz9CTa7KmK3qHg2dmU2e9hDLb2adl4obL00lVkAx8gLrg9L1A/s1600/my+sweet+boy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707596618569687554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoaVJDax6m90JFxKaqouUgb_rgs64l3fXTPgEijUtwUp8StGzb4U6BQnahrPJJeNS7lFmtVSzj2e3_I4zEjqhlRkb1Rz9CTa7KmK3qHg2dmU2e9hDLb2adl4obL00lVkAx8gLrg9L1A/s400/my+sweet+boy.jpg" /></a>My sweet boy...<br /><div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-45575127455917949362012-02-10T10:16:00.002-05:002012-02-10T10:17:19.054-05:00Bella<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXWtDecqfLmVZpu1NoveRJ_cPJRzbFibkBTqnzmUt0WqRzau9Vn1euW7pdntaIBuEYtk788vUdUAAq2HKHg7F0QeY-N-skXlbdz2XbDeujGitCM5yZRJf__7X3Mkpzgs7rKZc5dZ1jQ/s1600/Bella.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707526346675415442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXWtDecqfLmVZpu1NoveRJ_cPJRzbFibkBTqnzmUt0WqRzau9Vn1euW7pdntaIBuEYtk788vUdUAAq2HKHg7F0QeY-N-skXlbdz2XbDeujGitCM5yZRJf__7X3Mkpzgs7rKZc5dZ1jQ/s400/Bella.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-27375126483386552312010-05-29T20:11:00.001-04:002011-01-07T13:49:29.899-05:00Time on my hands<div align="left">what a wonderful experience! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">My house is clean and organized. I've had lunch dates with friends and some thrifty shopping time. And, I have had lots of stitching time - hooray! It's a wonderful start to my summer. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I started Jean Rattray (another A&E) - it has lots of green and apples with white centers - not sure what that is about.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476843367363046770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/TAGoBmog7XI/AAAAAAAAArU/vJyElp_61-Y/s400/100_0503.JPG" /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;">Jean Rattray<br />Threads of Gold<br />40 ct something, recommended threads</span></em><br /></div><div align="left">I also finished my May ornament (SAL with <a href="http://bluehenhollow.blogspot.com/">Siobhan</a> and <a href="http://ofneedlespinsand.blogspot.com/">Lois</a>). This is a Shepherd's Bush ornament from the 2006 magazine. It was a fun & easy project.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476842568525163106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/TAGnTGuuKmI/AAAAAAAAArM/hKz7yglg53A/s400/100_0499.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Mary & Joseph<br />Shepherd's Bush<br />32 ct something, recommended threads</em></span><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="left">I received a wonderful surprise package from <a href="http://chocolates4breakfast.blogspot.com/">Terri</a>. It was so prettily wrapped and packed in a cute, cute basket (that I failed to photograph). Aren't these strawberries so very sweet - I love each and every one of them! <a href="http://chocolates4breakfast.blogspot.com/">Terri</a>, thank you so very much - it was such a delightful surprise to receive something handmade from you - I will treasure these always!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476841626029022146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuhgzHNvjLLosTxHNlWajKBtW2_sSmTAaYF_X5_EoHDQ2Eyzzkv4eM8tybx3UmAD_bKIwcGE_e2jaerMckjkKS4pJUwC_A-Ia17xUikaPLwKAjQT4GaA-_Ad53yr0JFhvIzVHoaaWNQ/s400/100_0501.JPG" /><br /><div align="left">I received a package from Deb and, once again, she worked her magic. <a href="http://www.artisticneedle.net/">Deb</a>, you are the best!<br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476840747966032754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguXK055j0_nHDtLJGGDT4icwssY-GTc4q6LfrRy0b9inKiDOOXJJfHkwUPp95KGNiWGtfwrsOSrnQbt2la377obkk8ov2fLd2px6h8Iii7TbmpV0VwkdEr4nJ54Hs2p8Ba5rjT8mUJA/s400/100_0502.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>???<br />Cross-Eyed Cricket<br />Recommended Fabric & Fiber</em></span><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476840082280431474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/TAGlCYvyP3I/AAAAAAAAAq0/aBt-GgN5pZ4/s400/100_0500.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Winter<br />The Prairie Schooler - 2006 CS Ornaments<br />Unknown Fabric & Recommended Fiber</em></span><br /><br /><br />And lastly, I was the lucky winner of one of Becky's wonderful giveaways. If you have not visited her blog, please do so. She is a talented woman with a big heart. So many wonderful charts - I am in stitching heaven. Thanks, <a href="http://beckysc.blogspot.com/">Becky!</a></p><div align="left"></div><p><a href="http://beckysc.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476839393975640082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/TAGkaUnIoBI/AAAAAAAAAqs/lQulQL3pzNw/s400/100_0497.JPG" /></a><br />I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. To those who have loved one in the armed forces, we are most grateful for their service to our country. My grandfather (WWII), father (Vietnam), and brother (Air Force) served in the military.</p><p>Happy Stitching!</p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;font-family:'French Script MT';font-size:26;" ><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;font-family:'French Script MT';font-size:26;" ><span style="color:#339999;">Cari<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p></o:p></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-90067246249852145112010-05-19T09:26:00.004-04:002011-02-11T19:34:53.080-05:00The Big DaySaturday, May 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, 2010 - I graduated!<br /><br />There were over 9,000 graduates of which, 4,400 participated in Saturday's Commencement Ceremony. Glen Beck was our guest speaker. The main ceremony was outside - temps of 92 (nothing like wearing a long-sleeved <strong>black </strong>gown and <strong>black </strong>cap in the heat, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>).<br /><br />It was a wonderful day and my family and friends were all there to cheer me on as I walked across the stage to receive my diploma - B.S. Business Management.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472965250388542386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxjUG2zO45PjhTu-kOqC-aWrtKSvujqBRGifchJJYRH2OT0DxN4FQoZEro4bFN2uThjloVhY6p5CnmWsfKNAp4Xg_gOele1ZNExXvajwzJWfcO8m5EsySo1Cr3CG33L7w9kqCHKWU7A/s400/100_0484.JPG" /><br /><p>My friends threw me a great party on Sunday - it was very humbling to see all the work they did just for me. I am blessed to have a wonderful circle of close girlfriends - Paige, Elke, Tiffany, Susan, Beth, Linda, Lisa, and Ramona - you are the best and I am so very grateful to call you my friends.</p><p>To my blogging friends, please forgive me for being MIA - I owe you lots of emails, thank <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">you's</span>, and catching up to do on each of your blogs. With all my schooling out of the way, I hope to be more consistent with my posting and blogging. I so cherish the friendships I have made this past year through my blog. You all are the best!</p><p>I have lots of stitching to show you in my next post.</p><p>Have a wonderful day!</p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><em>Cari</em></span></p><p></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-85846462741743213772010-04-28T19:48:00.001-04:002013-10-15T12:27:36.428-04:00Finishes, Gifts, & Thrifty Finds<div align="center">
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Hi Everyone! It's been quite a week and it's only Wednesday. I am running on about 10 hours of sleep over the last two days. Lots of project due as we near the end of the semester. Oh how I love to say that 'end of the semester', <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">whoohoo</span></span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">No one</span> should ever attempt to take nine classes during one semester - it's been insane. But, I also have to say I am grateful to have all these classes completed.<br />
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The series Bones has been entertaining me as I have been working on homework. I just love this show! I started with Season 1 a few weeks ago and am now watching Season 5. I have read several of the books (Kathy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Reichs</span></span>) so it's fun to see the characters come to life. </div>
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<a href="http://snippetsanddestash.blogspot.com/">Staci</a> asked about my scissors in the last post. I found them on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ebay</span></span>. The handles are made of the old Bakelite material. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cream</span> side is showing and the opposite side is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">a</span> gold opaque color - they are really cool. </div>
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I have been very fortunate to win a couple of drawings. The first is a from a new blog I discovered recently. I was so surprised and delighted to win - look at all the wonderful goodies! And, yep, that is a Starbucks gift certificate. Thanks so much <a href="http://nancywiebel.blogspot.com/">Nancy</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: #339999; font-size: 85%;"><em>candle holders, deco bird, deco tag, pretty notepads, Starbucks <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gc</span></span>, and a cute tote bag.</em></span> </div>
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The second item came from the Online Needlework Show. M Designs had a drawing and I WON!!! I had the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">opportunity</span> to choose my favorite chart - hard decision. I chose this one - I really like the alternate color scheme shown in the corner. </div>
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I helped my friend Tiffany (no blog) with her yard sale last weekend and I got some wonderful pieces from her sale though she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">wouldn't</span> let me pay (love you Tiffany!)</div>
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These baskets are so pretty - I've never seen these before.</div>
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I love this pitcher. It doesn't have any markings, but it doesn't appear to be old either.<br />
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I love milk glass and have several pieces scattered about. Tiffany gave me two lovely pieces. This gorgeous vase and another sweet little hobnob piece.</div>
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The little hobnob piece now resides a top the mantel in the dining room. When I first looked at our home, a piano sat in the dining room. When I moved in (and the piano was gone) we were <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tickled</span> to find a fireplace hearth with the beautiful tiles in tact. But sadly, no mantel. A few months after moving in, I found this gorgeous fireplace mantel in the attic. I stripped it and re-painted it. I have been searching for the missing tiles, to no avail. It's been 10 years, way past time to just settle for finding some different tiles so that we can <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">affix</span> this baby to the wall. It currently just leans against the wall with the top portion just sitting on the bottom, unattached. It's definitely an accident waiting to happen.</div>
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I am so tickled to own one of these Barnett & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Jaffey</span> cases, I love it. And, I owe it all to my friend <a href="http://chocolates4breakfast.blogspot.com/">Terri</a>, "the enabler." Now I just have to find time to fill it up. </div>
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My friend Lisa (no blog) gave me these really cool shoes - they didn't fit her. They are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">JCrew</span></span> jelly shoes - they don't look like jellies and they are so comfy! She also gave me this can of Vernor's. For those that don't know, this is a Michigan pop and in Virginia, it is extinct. Lisa is from Michigan and goes home often to visit family and she gratefully brings me back a piece of my home state. I am saving it for a movie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">nite</span></span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Vernors</span></span> and popcorn go together perfectly.<br />
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Now to my big news. I FINALLY finished the Yellow House. Another A&E, I am so very happy.</div>
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<span style="color: #339999; font-size: 85%;"><em>Yellow House</em></span><span style="color: #339999; font-size: 85%;"><em>Sheepish Designs</em></span><span style="color: #339999; font-size: 85%;"><em>Lakeside Linen Light <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Exampler</span></span> & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">DMC</span></span> threads </em></span><br /><br /><br />Also, here is my April Ornament. <a href="http://ofneedlespinsand.blogspot.com/">Lois</a>, <a href="http://bluehenhollow.blogspot.com/">Siobhan</a>, and I are doing an ornament SAL and we have made it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">thru</span></span> FOUR months - hooray! </div>
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I have started Jean <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Rattray</span></span> (another A&E) by but don't have enough to show right now.</div>
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Anybody still with me? Sorry for prattling on for so long! Well, back to my homework...</div>
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Have a great week and happy stitching.</div>
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p.s. Check out <a href="http://plumstreetsamplers.typepad.com/plum_street_samplers/">Paulette</a> and <a href="http://littlebit-mkwaak.blogspot.com/">Marsha's</a> new <a href="http://www.plumstreetsamplers.typepad.com/fourseasonscafe/">blog</a> and they are having a giveaway! I went out at lunch and purchased some fresh blackberries so I can make their blackberry and vanilla muffins - they look yummy!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-32701026349777711612010-04-19T20:19:00.001-04:002011-02-11T19:38:00.820-05:00Finding time to breathe!<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Do you ever have one of those days where you have so much going on that you barely have time to take a breath let a lone a bathroom break? Well, my whole week has been that way. </span><br /><div><div><div><div><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" >It's been a great week and I wouldn't change any of it, but I am so grateful for a Sunday afternoon with nothing to do but relax, catch up on blogging, and spend some quality time with my needle and thread.</span> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span></p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">I have had lots of homework, social obligations, fun times with friends, homework, physical therapy</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> and regular work - it's been quite a whirlwind.</span> <p></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;"></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">Saturday I helped my friend Tiffany with her yard sale - I got some wonderful goodies - pictures later. We had a fun day and she got rid of a lot of stuff - which was her goal.</span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">I was quite honored to receive an award from<a href="http://dipdiddlydesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:blue;"> Jolene</span></a>. Thanks so much dear friend - what a delightful surprise this was.</span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462004890669860594" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S8zwglXSxvI/AAAAAAAAAoI/2o-R4CxWMSQ/s400/happy.jpg" /><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Now, I am supposed to list 10 things that make me happy and pass this on to ten people.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Things that bring me happiness:</span> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">1. <i><span style="color:#cc0000;">My family and my sweet, sweet, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Smokie</span> </span></i></span><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">2. Long talks on the phone with my brother, Shawn.</span></i><br /><p></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">3. Spending time with my nieces & nephew - Matthew, Ana, Abby</span></i><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">4. The time I spend with my friends - I love <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">girltime</span>.</span></i><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">5. My good health</span></i> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">6. Long walks with a good book playing on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zune</span></span></i> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">7. Road trips - to anywhere!</span></i><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">8. Cross stitching</span></i><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">9. The wonderful friendships I have formed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">thru</span> my blog</span></i> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;color:#cc0000;">10. Antiquing, meandering <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">thru</span> thrift stores, estate sales, etc.</span></i> </p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">This is always the hardest part as there are so many wonderful people & wonderful blogs - I decided to pass this on to 10 new blogs I have just recently discovered in the past two weeks – hopefully you will stop by and visit them as well…</span><br /></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">1. <a href="http://asamplerofstitches.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Margaret - A Sampler of Stitches</span></i></a></span> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">2<i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://mylifesastitch.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Robin - My Life's A Stitch</span></i></a></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">3. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://blacksheepsite.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Edgar - Black Sheep's Bit of the Web</span></i></a></span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">4. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://englishelegance.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Susan - Afford Your Passion</span></i></a></span> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">5. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://nancywiebel.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Nancy - Nancy's Tidbits</span></i></a></span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">6. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://thecraftroom.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Andrea - The Craft Room</span></i></a></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">7. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://stitchingdream.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Carol - Stitching Dreams</span></i></a></span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">8. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://snippetsandstash.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Staci - Snippets & Stash</span></i></a></span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">9. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://cupofstitches.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Corinna - Cup of Stitches</span></i></a></span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;">10. </span></i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;"><a href="http://samplerstitches.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color:blue;">Valerie - A Shenandoah Sampler</span></i></a></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">I also received a wonderful award from <a href="http://wordsnblooms.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:blue;">Melissa</span></a> awhile ago but failed to put it on my blog - Melissa you are such a dear friend - thanks for the award! The award rules are to list seven interesting things about yourself and to pass this award on to seven people. Well, I have already done this once and won’t bore you all again but feel free to go here <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span><a href="http://serenestitches.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:blue;">7 & 7</span></a> - Melissa, I hope you don't mind. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462002700795699442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S8zuhHcm4PI/AAAAAAAAAoA/38MFVfsLPgQ/s400/2010-03-13+beautblog_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" /></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><a href="http://deepfriedcupcake.blogspot.com/">Andrea </a>(Deep Fried Cupcakes) won <a href="http://chocolates4breakfast.blogspot.com/">Terri’s</a> giveaway and generously offered one of the charts she received as a giveaway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I was the lucky winner (happy dance) - I was so excited to receive this fabulous chart. Andrea, thanks again for sharing your win - I am most grateful!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462000092193449826" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S8zsJRpXZ2I/AAAAAAAAAnw/weSvZy5jqOA/s400/100_0442.JPG" /></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">I also received a wonderful surprise package from my friend, <a href="http://threadgatherer.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:blue;">Deb</span></a> - thanks so much Deb!</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">And, I was able to nab one of <a href="http://thescarletthouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:blue;">Tanya's</span></a> wonderful, wonderful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">handpainted</span> sets - isn't it just lovely!</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461998886802644002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_-MfNp7ibOe2fSu6GDDjUL_w7vm0IqbgJ5q5q_hlo55gOIzOVXBRdqFjLbC-NTxuXbdEfVruVWdHmfhn6GFGjhL_2X4o8GW3BWrqyXUo1EJ7r1Zsbik7TZSfBiFN-sfcJ5k2qNAXUg/s400/100_0441.JPG" /><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Tanya, it is even more amazing in person than on screen.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Stop by and visit with <a href="http://blacksheepsite.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:blue;">Edgar of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blacksheep's</span> Bit of the Web </span></a>and wish him a happy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">blogiversary</span> and congratulate him on his 700<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> post. He is having a giveaway in celebration of this momentous <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occasion</span>.</span><br /></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">I hope you have a wonderful week! Thanks so much for stopping by and for leaving such wonderful comments - I am truly grateful.</span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Have a wonderful week and happy stitching!</span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'French Script MT'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:26;" ><span style="color:#339999;">Cari<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><div><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SAfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" ><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SAfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" ></span></span></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-82953807799341430112010-04-01T20:37:00.000-04:002010-04-01T20:38:53.252-04:00Spring is in full bloom<div align="left">and what a wonderful, glorious sight it is. Our long winter has given me a better appreciation for Spring. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I know this picture is blurry, but I was driving and just had to snap a picture of this gorgeous stormy sky framed by the cherry blossom trees.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455320069347521522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSy-7q5vqbdxKYUVt8ydBnxEouxDCetbRkxYpHvyMZzsKb4OIJ4mYwr8vBiqQn8G_BTWhucU9pToJSQX-KihPb0AHcg-tBkYqw2GnkMcLK8Ln7DdIfkwBCqRFOrdxr2HVlAwgVIRpvIA/s400/100_0426.JPG" /><br />I apologize for my absenteeism - school is keeping me very busy. I am excited to be on the downhill side of things. I currently have six classes and only six weeks of school left, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">whoohoo</span>!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><p align="left">I have managed to do a little stitching here and there. I did finish my March Ornament - actually two of them, one to keep and one to give as a gift. </p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455318862050835682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S7Uvmf0HPOI/AAAAAAAAAnY/N3BRsSHeHl0/s400/100_0428.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Noel<br /></em></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Trail Creek Farms<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">WDW</span> & unknown fabric</em></span></p><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"></span></em><p align="left"><br />And here is my progress on "The Yellow House Sampler"</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455317948478383714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S7UuxUfd5mI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/u2EWj_sazh4/s400/100_0429.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Yellow House Sampler<br />Sheepish Designs<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> & 40 ct fabric<br /></em></span><br /><br /></p><p>My one Easter purchase was this cute little beaded bracelet - I just love the spring colors.</p><p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455190331398665074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S7S6tB0ps3I/AAAAAAAAAnI/i0HAJgiYg-I/s400/100_0431.JPG" /><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Smokie</span> with her new toy. She loves playing in it but keeps rolling it into the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">tv</span> and scaring herself, it's hilarious.<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455190329625720370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNT2QOAeRCZo5jUHMlg2PFQq7LocZqSLX_18qPIbAFjqQZuMwLDAYbVnMikUxqBvRP4iNijvnZ9WfZzkGd6D9j7LzdvUy5Gs7gf0fs1uWWFJjWMDLNXe_NZeGEuCFVN1bSsT5m_d2Bzg/s400/100_0430.JPG" /><br />Well, that's about all I know. Life is kinda boring in my little corner of the world.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me wonderful comments. I am so grateful for all the wonderful people I have met <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">thru</span> my little blog.</p><p>Happy Stitching!<br /><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'French Script MT'; FONT-SIZE: 24pt"><span style="color:#339999;">Cari</span></span></i></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-67914002475104974192010-03-25T10:17:00.003-04:002010-03-25T10:26:25.742-04:00Loose Feathers PatternsGood Morning! <div><div></div><div><br /></div><div align="center">I just listed several old Loose Feather patterns on ebay if anyone is interested. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txWbBB9jI/AAAAAAAAAmY/ug2u_-TTUPI/s1600/fcde_2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 129px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452576403885258290" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txWbBB9jI/AAAAAAAAAmY/ug2u_-TTUPI/s400/fcde_2.jpg" /></a> Two Hearts #34 (new) - with Fabric</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txWJjPvkI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/czPaoWCCfrk/s1600/d723_2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 128px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452576399196929602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txWJjPvkI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/czPaoWCCfrk/s400/d723_2.jpg" /></a> Beyond My Heart #32 (new) - with Fabric</div></div><div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txV5-UpMI/AAAAAAAAAmI/Wy9tIeP66X0/s1600/120545267_tp.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452576395015529666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txV5-UpMI/AAAAAAAAAmI/Wy9tIeP66X0/s400/120545267_tp.jpg" /></a> <div>Moonlit Garden #22</div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbcmxJeBHn8fd6_QUYraBDn48Wmsv4N6W5I2JZgebnBqiK8mRczCH9BVxLg_7srabce0smkDqwzfLe0sNp9p9Spcqi8aztAN70hALTx-q-s_SO_vX7y4jlqJqVHUNyBATgKWKaUjSRA/s1600/100_0425.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452576390395526434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbcmxJeBHn8fd6_QUYraBDn48Wmsv4N6W5I2JZgebnBqiK8mRczCH9BVxLg_7srabce0smkDqwzfLe0sNp9p9Spcqi8aztAN70hALTx-q-s_SO_vX7y4jlqJqVHUNyBATgKWKaUjSRA/s400/100_0425.jpg" /></a>Where My Heart Bloosm #29</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txVSlh77I/AAAAAAAAAl4/0ZIgVq8bh28/s1600/!Bn-tuVQCGk~%24(KGrHgoOKjwEjlLmV5FdBLlrRVy,OQ~~_35.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452576384442560434" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S6txVSlh77I/AAAAAAAAAl4/0ZIgVq8bh28/s400/!Bn-tuVQCGk~%24(KGrHgoOKjwEjlLmV5FdBLlrRVy,OQ~~_35.jpg" /></a> </div></div><div><div align="center">Rites of Spring #30 (new) - with Fabric</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Stitching update coming soon (including my March Ornament).</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Enjoy your day.</div><div align="left"><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'French Script MT'; FONT-SIZE: 24pt"><span style="color:#339999;">Cari<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p></div><div align="left"><br /> </div><div> </div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-76175270535043569272010-03-24T10:22:00.005-04:002010-03-24T10:27:22.131-04:00A Spring Giveawayfrom my dear friend Deb at the <a href="http://threadgatherer.blogspot.com/">Thread Gatherer</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69qSHwpsXFmKeqgB07hjcz2JLB09tyJs-lgZulp00K_5WjRrjJzXYoIpFbOhCrJ_l4wL8HwGuanOpRYFnCwj_jq8pTdwx0BMAXFvGH9Jq0FbDSLMc2D7tiMamUbDOFLnJbjggFH0PZw/s1600/pink+scissors+frog.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452205722952490658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69qSHwpsXFmKeqgB07hjcz2JLB09tyJs-lgZulp00K_5WjRrjJzXYoIpFbOhCrJ_l4wL8HwGuanOpRYFnCwj_jq8pTdwx0BMAXFvGH9Jq0FbDSLMc2D7tiMamUbDOFLnJbjggFH0PZw/s400/pink+scissors+frog.jpg" /></a> Isn't it just beautiful! Stop by and visit her blog, she is one amazingly, talented woman.<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; COLOR: #31849b; FONT-SIZE: 32pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191">Cari<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-81145071840588466792010-03-13T12:45:00.001-05:002013-10-15T12:25:09.414-04:00Thank you!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As of 8:59 Friday evening, I officially began Spring Break – whoo hoo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>NINE DAYS OF FREEDOM – well almost, three classes are still in progress but 3 versus 6 seems like a piece of cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a long list of things I plan to do while I am off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top of the list is clean my house!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of my knee fracture, I cannot get on my hands and knees and scrub my floors so, I have a girl coming on Monday to make my house sparkle! I have emails to catch up on and blogs to view, I am going to overhaul the closet in our master bedroom, I have to input my portion of our tax stuff into the computer, I’m going to listen to lots of books, go for long walks, spend time with friends, watch lots of movies, and make lots and lots of x’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Speaking of x’s, here is my progress on the Yellow House Sampler</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First, I have to thank my brother Shawn for fixing my blog as it was hijacked a couple of weeks ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I added a counter from the Google choices – well it had a virus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whenever anyone would enter my blog, it would automatically re-direct them to a site trying to sell something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shawn is an absolute computer genius!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He found the problem and fixed it quickly – THANKS BIG BROTHER!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Secondly, I have to thank the talented and generous <a href="http://dipdiddlydesigns.blogspot.com/">Jolene of Dip Diddly Designs </a>who honored me with a blogging award.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I confess that I don’t feel very worthy of it as I have not been very attentive to my blog or to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with myself, the award was given to <a href="http://chocolates4breakfast.blogspot.com/">Terri</a>, <a href="http://threadgatherer.blogspot.com/">Deb</a>, <a href="http://ljezak.blogspot.com/">Loraine</a>, <a href="http://yuks-behappy.blogspot.com/">Yuko</a>, <a href="http://kellie-thestitchingpost.blogspot.com/">Staci</a>, and <a href="http://kellie-thestitchingpost.blogspot.com/">Kellie </a>– what an honor to be listed with these six amazing women, congratulations ladies!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are stipulations that come with the award:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Thank the person who gave you the award – check.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Link to the person who nominated you – check.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tell 7 interesting things about yourself – check (not sure they are interesting, but there are seven).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nominate 7 blogs and post links – check.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Seven random things about myself:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am currently taking 9 classes this semester – complete insanity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, this means I will graduate in May with my BS in Business Management.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will begin my Master’s this summer and my goal is to complete it in a year, Lord willing.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I live in a house that was built in 1895 and each room has a fireplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my bedroom my favorite place to drop my jewelry was onto the mantle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, sure enough my favorite necklace slipped behind the fireplace mantle one evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took a wire hanger and tried to slide the necklace out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First I came out with someone’s checkbook, next a photograph of a bride the back was dated 1898, a $20 bill, another $20, and another $20, a $10 (none of this was money we had lost), a postcard from 1910, a few hand-hewn (handmade) nails, and lastly my beloved necklace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Andalus;">By the time I graduated high school, I had moved 14 times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never attended one school more than two years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No, my father was not military, he worked in the grocery business and when he received a promotion, it meant moving to a new area to manage more stores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was born in Michigan and lived in Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee, Alabama, and Virginia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">I have four brothers, no sisters,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DAVID * JASONN * SHAWN * BOBBY.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Curlz MT'; line-height: 115%;">I love shoes, especially high heels and wear them most of the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(of course, the fact that I am only 5’5” is a motivator</span><span style="font-family: 'Curlz MT'; line-height: 115%;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My previous job was managing four departments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of these departments was Production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would frequently help out which meant lots of running around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would often kick my heels off to allow me to move faster and give my poor feet a break. Unfortunately, my employees got great amusement out of hiding my shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One afternoon after completing a huge order, I walked over to the table where I had kicked my shoes off, slipped my feet back in and as I began to walk away, I realized everyone was watching me and, I realized I couldn’t move – they had velcroed my shoes to the carpet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; line-height: 115%;">My favorite snack foods are chocolate and popcorn – not necessarily together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, I am a coffee snob.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now comes the hard part, choosing only seven blogs to nominate, I did choose seven that were not on Jolene’s list but it was still hard as I love so many blogs, here goes…</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-11506830960531961912010-03-01T20:20:00.003-05:002010-03-01T20:31:21.132-05:00And the Winner Is....<div>Laurie in Iowa! Congratulations Laurie! Will you please email your address to me and I'll put it in the mail this week. </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 349px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443841858555336706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfCrluTFN62v4fGD0giHWNwGu3Gdu4eG2Yb6lJu3jThBBqeYEAnN1dePwY6UZblZYFVxftznvyuQc7wZ04dxESddKttKJYoTTHq0ODzoqTch0Hi4Fgzk8UfE8SNxwSiK-_n9xlwpTZg/s400/snow.gif" /></div><div>Thanks for all the wonderful comments on my last post. I have met so many wonderful ladies during my short time in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">blogworld</span>.</div><div> </div><div>Happy Stitching</div><div> </div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'French Script MT'; FONT-SIZE: 24pt"><span style="color:#339999;"><strong><em>Cari</em></strong></span></span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-61571637401072022272010-02-24T17:15:00.004-05:002011-02-11T19:43:27.210-05:00Gifts Galore<div align="left"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Smokie</span> wanted to model the gifts. This bench is her favorite sleeping spot.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441913915950166546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtxCO_iMZCA3t7KpkXhkFq1r7bDggdloHq17-6-gGzkWBnN4FsrpC0Z5sOEgN_gLfIkvanFEtXrj5SzYY1_g6NR3760OZwTty6_FioQ609sE0rllxELnpwTA9VTNmkqLMH0tt5-FsLQ/s400/100_0386.JPG" />Those of you that follow <a href="http://blackbird-designs.blogspot.com/">Alma's (Blackbird Designs) blog </a>know that she recently has an amazing giveaway and I won, I really won. I was quite shocked and excited. The box arrived on Monday and it was full of wonderful items. The pincushion bottom is a wonderful piece and it includes a free pattern.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjney20JZuIUkF7un0ZOpMH6byvfpNgdlkU8QmURKFX-r0ji5Ngx7VJb0jBMAm4nmspreNldtgO9zyr4U6j6-TSNisTOB24AIu-rTEG8R9y2ZidaQ1G-nzDmuPXEZPam3aRWj-c-bFvWQ/s1600-h/100_0381.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441914297787966786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjney20JZuIUkF7un0ZOpMH6byvfpNgdlkU8QmURKFX-r0ji5Ngx7VJb0jBMAm4nmspreNldtgO9zyr4U6j6-TSNisTOB24AIu-rTEG8R9y2ZidaQ1G-nzDmuPXEZPam3aRWj-c-bFvWQ/s400/100_0381.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#00cccc;"><em>Bluebird pincushion ~ Bird in Hand pincushion</em></span></div><p align="center">Next is Blackbird Designs new book, <span style="color:#ff6666;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Honeysuckle</span> Manor</em></span>. It is full of wonderful patterns.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441913921224126418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9gTEOQDdwkp-WyvvEhff8N0kvl5nRdUrmeBT1A7q2wts_poSS2y3BzEGcEZRz_UUUQxkMP3Cvm2pA1Pgn1yFGdisj6_yNYe2nQgK1yOO2gINt5eNRksa5b3dVh7NrEKEA97fplyvrQ/s400/100_0384.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441913927415183170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3lQjWx8t37PhjrT8tlHlqDU7Jwy-gTDNxX9uWYnkq1Dp16vnRQLHjOqbGajMJRUqIqF62pljoehkLLaIgtqcFuUMbRhGogxqCy171qihVSwsq6EoSb52mCkSTUct7w-l8WKEUE76rWw/s400/100_0383.JPG" />And lastly are two Blackbird leaflets and a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stitcher's</span> Journal.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441913931093002178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmegn7J8WiTFsRIZCF-Zoyi-AZx6VUCoRl83esmoArDrZNH1VjjlfY-LpRWU-OG5qJOGOAu6KZr16EtfnlGjyO2q5lG53Z9ho0JpvO5Q2o5HjaeFBmLZTi1Jng5nxQIVNwMcuIUfUUA/s400/100_0382.JPG" /> <em><span style="color:#66cccc;">Snow Garden ~ Valentine Rose</span></em></p><p>I received so many wonderful items that I wanted to share. So, I am having a drawing for all my followers. Up for grabs is "Snow Garden." Just leave your information on this post by the end of the day on February 28<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and I will draw a name on March 1st.</p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Thanks Alma & Barb for the wonderful giveaway -<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">your generosity and your talent are amazing!</span><br /></span><br />Lastly, is my February ornament (it's your turn Siobhan). <a href="http://bluehenhollow.blogspot.com/">Siobhan,</a> <a href="http://ofneedlespinsand.blogspot.com/">Lois</a>, and I are stitching ornaments together, our goal is one a month. Lois finished <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">BBD</span> Merry Christmas Stocking, it is beautiful! My finish is by Midsummer Nights Designs and it will find its way to <a href="http://artisticneedle.blogspot.com/">Deb</a> sometime soon for her to work her magic. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBR-pC4ReqqHvNoXDDKD_0eQwMICt-K_03rtPBEQ22q9t6Q079KZjzl8i-cHuNCs8wrzumMTXGJcA9ENhQlHAvBDv6rJWLbEpAOxqcOp8pdayzARafV3Ja455E7shyyYcFjIrxZM7zPw/s1600-h/100_0387.JPG"></p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441913905488512050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBR-pC4ReqqHvNoXDDKD_0eQwMICt-K_03rtPBEQ22q9t6Q079KZjzl8i-cHuNCs8wrzumMTXGJcA9ENhQlHAvBDv6rJWLbEpAOxqcOp8pdayzARafV3Ja455E7shyyYcFjIrxZM7zPw/s400/100_0387.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Jingle, Sparkle, Joy<br />Midsummer Night Designs<br />DMC & random fabric</em></span></p><p>I have to tell you how sad I am - I always google my blog when I want to check it (it's supposed to help it somehow, the more searches. the better). Anyhow, to my shock and dismay someone has started a new website and a new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> account using my name, Serene Stitches. I am really upset about it and while I understand I don't own these two words, I kinda feel that my identity has been stolen. Has this happened to any of you? (boohiss)</p><p>On another note, after this week I only have two weeks left in this sub-term, hooray! I have a week break and then I begin the next sub-term. I actually filled out my graduation application yesterday - it was quite exciting and it is actually beginning to feel real. </p><p>I hope you have a wonderful week full of stitching time.</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%;font-family:'French Script MT';font-size:24;" ><span style="color:#339999;">Cari<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Movies I have seen:</strong></span> <span style="color:#ff6666;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Expiration</span> Date; Definitely, Maybe; Nothing but the Truth; Arthur; People Will Talk.<br /></span><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Books I have listened to this week:</strong></span> <span style="color:#ff6666;">The Last Song, Nicholas Sparks; A Share In Death, Deborah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Crombie</span>; The Body in the Library, Agatha Christie; The Mirror Cracked Side-to-Side, Agatha Christie.</span></span></em></p><p><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-36013693569569919532010-02-15T15:36:00.004-05:002013-10-15T12:23:37.603-04:00Living in a Snowglobe<div align="left">
Yep, it snowed again - I feel like I am living in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">snow globe</span> and someone keeps shaking the darn thing. I know you northerners (I say that affectionately as I am one by birth) are tired of us southerners whining about all this snow but it really has been an unusual winter.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIestEmvGx-UWWqnhqCsilJsz2kb-q7uR1yCEasuF5P9YxNDCi8ahGT04oyDmfMbzLdZbWCChmZVrk5dlW9eb_0kA8Rgk4vO2OLjLh4ZeHrGDPS4yJmj6xBaBRtsk3NrZWD_MG1eExtQ/s1600-h/100_0371.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438572354882333346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIestEmvGx-UWWqnhqCsilJsz2kb-q7uR1yCEasuF5P9YxNDCi8ahGT04oyDmfMbzLdZbWCChmZVrk5dlW9eb_0kA8Rgk4vO2OLjLh4ZeHrGDPS4yJmj6xBaBRtsk3NrZWD_MG1eExtQ/s400/100_0371.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Well, I made it through last week, finished all my homework by Saturday, and I spent a relaxing Sunday at home. In honor of Valentine's Day, I had a chick flick marathon - "Did You Hear What Happened to the Morgans?", "Leap Year", and then I went to see the new Travolta movie "To Paris, With Love". It was a fun and relaxing day - which is exactly what I needed. </div>
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I ordered this in December and it just arrived - it was the Kit-of the-Month at <a href="http://www.shakespearespeddler.com/">Shakespeare's Peddler</a> and I just love the fabric that came with it. Aren't the scissors wonderful! They were an unexpected surprise from <a href="http://threadgatherer.blogspot.com/">Deb</a> - I was so delighted to receive them and I love them - thanks again Deb!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3ErHQAhIHDANe8gr2U_1xW-l-Rx5RZnJmQ7W1ynKOLvkQMs6QJr8cM2oK30eqr2QpYeWIbPSble0iP_h1rt_NYEBUyXv4WrQPUgWR3V7eQikYwstXmD4BxTNjG0ir-kT6ltVYyaj5w/s1600-h/100_0373.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438572344038696290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3ErHQAhIHDANe8gr2U_1xW-l-Rx5RZnJmQ7W1ynKOLvkQMs6QJr8cM2oK30eqr2QpYeWIbPSble0iP_h1rt_NYEBUyXv4WrQPUgWR3V7eQikYwstXmD4BxTNjG0ir-kT6ltVYyaj5w/s400/100_0373.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 85%;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Current movies:</span></strong> <span style="color: #ff6666;">Leap Year, From Paris with Love, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, The Jacket, Edge of Darkness, Rendition</span></span></i><span style="color: #ff6666; font-size: 85%;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Books I listened to this week:</strong></span> </span><span style="color: #ff6666; font-size: 85%;">Andrew Jackson by Robert <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Remini</span>; The Cat Ate My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Gymsuit</span> by Paula <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Danziger</span>; The Time of My Life by Patrick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Swayze</span>; Illusions by Jill Gregory; Christmas In the Plains by Jimmy Carter; Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Currently listening to:</strong></span> <span style="color: #ff6666;">The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks</span></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-54339227278974111722010-02-13T23:11:00.002-05:002010-02-13T23:32:23.743-05:00*Sigh*I confess to be out of words as I just completed my 8-page mid-term - my brain and fingers are exhausted. My other assignments this week were 9 discussion boards, two mid-term exams, a paper on Iago (Othello) and well, I am grateful this week is over! Only four more weeks to go in this sub-term. The Olympics have been great background noise as I type away. Go USA Go!<br /><br />I am so sad at the state of my blogging these days, but there has not been time to stitch and thus, nothing to show. I have been visiting your blogs but not much commenting from me and I am sorry for that. I also owe quite a few <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">people</span> (<a href="http://threadgatherer.blogspot.com/">Deb</a> and <a href="http://wordsnblooms.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a> and Elke) reply emails. I am most grateful for all of you who are still checking in and for leaving comments - you all are the BEST!<br /><br />Ha, I just remembered I do have something to show - I borrowed the picture from <a href="http://artisticneedle.blogspot.com/">Deb</a> - a FINISH. This is my sweet little La D <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Da</span> piece that <a href="http://artisticneedle.blogspot.com/">Deb</a> so wonderfully finished and stuffed with crushed walnuts. I can't wait for this to arrive in the mail - she does amazing work. Speaking of which, <a href="http://ofneedlespinsand.blogspot.com/">Lois</a> your ornament is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gorgeous</span>!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 387px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437942305387568834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnZRS3c7avC1TEs0c-GPdwbpQ3ztOM4ErJBj-fzhCO7EReNJTLAYq1LIwRoJUpYxeurH-x8z_iSGfjS7-Fa9oxwK5Podiypry8P171vdsYinNKPT1sQYvCKMRT2-t3AAxGoa5wGbWBA/s400/img_2039a.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>Well, as PP would say, 'That's All Folks'! </p><p>Happy Stitching,</p><p><br />Cari<br /></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-74356690104046474772010-02-07T15:15:00.001-05:002013-10-15T12:21:17.985-04:00A Winter Wonderland<div align="center">
More snow, lots more snow. They threatened 24-36" on top of the 15" we received last weekend. I think we wound up with 8-10". The good news is that all the snow resulted in a 3-day weekend - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">whoohoo</span>! Saturday my phone must have rang 5-6 times before noon, a sledding party was in the making. So with a little maneuvering, I made it out the door. Thankfully the main roads were clear...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoG6j8KgZSyfmEOi_6AcPQTA5s0twNzLtMtW8caGgXZl5igL1fwM7FTFDLMhWDEg8K75NlVW3bWX6rmnkZ1ZM4LRGBRTDcZWBD8kpdgEDLP4pqmIE-sNl9N7zOE-XMHwKdCiJQF97oxg/s1600-h/100_0355.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435574500095022242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcqft9WF4KD6127pQklo3fuRT1nK-Rb8OlHMzRPQepUYrz8jXdLmB18vgYKgFezl523qgYUSVPdzjkWRlRSn6GeYJR1gcEqEGwfLcffytdQtzO2xmaTrCTFXoEChynFcIhIMGAGxaEQ/s400/100_0354.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> Our Street</a></div>
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The best place for sledding is 2-3 miles away at a now defunct golf course. It's a beautiful piece of property and has lots of great hills.<br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435575735534744866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoG6j8KgZSyfmEOi_6AcPQTA5s0twNzLtMtW8caGgXZl5igL1fwM7FTFDLMhWDEg8K75NlVW3bWX6rmnkZ1ZM4LRGBRTDcZWBD8kpdgEDLP4pqmIE-sNl9N7zOE-XMHwKdCiJQF97oxg/s400/100_0355.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> There were about 15 families from our church that met and we had an amazing time. Adults and kids were sledding off ramps and going airborne. There were a couple of college kids that crashed our party and provided us with quite a show. The snowboarder below and another guy on skis. The guy on skis would go down the hill off this ramp and do a back flip - it was amazing to watch. I tried to get him on camera but it all happened to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">quickly</span>. A few brave sledders took the ramp as well.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-iTc9FOomj63nMAOetbPveEBou1OO343jfi5yAjKH50pJPvgbxW07P4CKKy21SrLBcPTie-QpMeykPMd_9_STgCJBMBI-ybIUjUe9pUXqJnxh0YLqtkWKXvyUO5qNKaK-cH48pU1Rw/s1600-h/100_0362.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435575507916943410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-iTc9FOomj63nMAOetbPveEBou1OO343jfi5yAjKH50pJPvgbxW07P4CKKy21SrLBcPTie-QpMeykPMd_9_STgCJBMBI-ybIUjUe9pUXqJnxh0YLqtkWKXvyUO5qNKaK-cH48pU1Rw/s400/100_0362.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435575480252486210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aH5AFhO9RxIaqMebfMAHnAGYDQrSU5lodfNX11BZ79Z1c_Xe2MG0ka6W78o-eZClaFyPTgHNpVdaUAtYjW4zg5ysYVyAPL9ppmhwz-QYZK7G8nREFnHWkatA8LmuJFGlRmV2q8V5ug/s400/100_0367.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />A couple of my girlfriends trying out an old-fashioned <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">toboggan</span> - this thing flew but was heavy to carry back up the hill.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiVgINtNBLJlpq_Hysp88jDE0DYyEe3sxV9KCxIVHNEeX-ZIXiJCAkmPR04VpY8NI7DoziJSAeDWfPfS9be9r00OL9-L9DAqmb0IlSoseGmuB6FXclZgfLxwM9zLE549sJwje9Myqbg/s1600-h/100_0357.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435575501105607970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiVgINtNBLJlpq_Hysp88jDE0DYyEe3sxV9KCxIVHNEeX-ZIXiJCAkmPR04VpY8NI7DoziJSAeDWfPfS9be9r00OL9-L9DAqmb0IlSoseGmuB6FXclZgfLxwM9zLE549sJwje9Myqbg/s400/100_0357.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VY81CCRX0ks/S28LHNFISEI/AAAAAAAAAjA/rCtqBYI8w9k/s1600-h/100_0365.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a> The snow tubes seemed to be the most fun but there was no steering these babies - so everyone knew to watch out when they were barreling down the hill. There's another ramp the kids built off to the right and the inner tube would just sail over it - this particular hill and ramp was also the scene for many wipe outs, collisions, and sled overs (sleds toppling people and then riding over top of them.)<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-F0UvDWO_5lelQYsSKedXBvGuDXSDzvNvUkTCMTaxTSKbJaJqSb2J0lLXWFyQhhgf6F8-I7J8fJDWQMgHJZHBLCSAMhXd654XnGJKciyxG0NxyzWwVGVoRBFd6IoPbrPaPmhpwLScg/s1600-h/100_0366.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435575488543531042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-F0UvDWO_5lelQYsSKedXBvGuDXSDzvNvUkTCMTaxTSKbJaJqSb2J0lLXWFyQhhgf6F8-I7J8fJDWQMgHJZHBLCSAMhXd654XnGJKciyxG0NxyzWwVGVoRBFd6IoPbrPaPmhpwLScg/s400/100_0366.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
I couldn't resist showing this last picture. This is my friend's youngest daughter, she is 2 1/2 and just the cutest little thing.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVoz9lEa_32r5IzhKCtBw1XIIs8YTnmaxd2N0FYOEfv1uu8KJR7QMpEjnAi-AsYxYljyk1MIw9qdbs79Ovh5Vl3YxuIoNDvq5_rwdrhfOtmeKer-CGjFLpw-TEYwu8e0EMPEOESov7Q/s1600-h/100_0370.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435574508890104626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVoz9lEa_32r5IzhKCtBw1XIIs8YTnmaxd2N0FYOEfv1uu8KJR7QMpEjnAi-AsYxYljyk1MIw9qdbs79Ovh5Vl3YxuIoNDvq5_rwdrhfOtmeKer-CGjFLpw-TEYwu8e0EMPEOESov7Q/s400/100_0370.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I didn't join in the fun for the sake of my knee - I thought I could sled, but I knew my knee was not strong enough to get me back up the hill. I just hung out and socialized with friends and watched all the sledding. More snow is predicted for Wednesday and another storm next weekend - maybe by then I will be able to do some sledding myself.<br />
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I'll share some stitching in my next post. Thanks for stopping by to visit me, I just love all the comments.<br />
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Enjoy your Sunday and happy stitching!<br />
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CariAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-87431065842117626442010-01-31T13:06:00.002-05:002010-01-31T13:08:31.108-05:00My Latest Projects<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left">Here's a picture of Elizabeth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Savilles</span> not much change from the last picture. I hope to make some progress on her this week. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432944534918325458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULjOeozjwgMDKASlAJMAUeB8EUBOVGIdbZ-LHennFTtt5K6NuITS7RiuP7Ws2ik5hqMWGSRxE5bKmT-ab5_fRANx-itU65W1ONdlV2dVupnBGfSgysaV6wiuONWN_OM4QcTSvghTpmw/s400/100_0349.JPG" />The missing fiber <strong><em>finally</em></strong> arrived....<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432944544746672914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0YVfA7LdSlN3tuNyaFJ7_t7hia-d9rsA9WBrhllLfuKIdVrwS4Na0J5-1meqKu0JevZx1lKukjlGKZXvHLD5p6F1Aj5ldhWCAKvMh9M9sz7mHM-p9VXXUfTyuFpXn-_rQdr3vCuY1g/s400/100_0350.JPG" /><br />My other big project these days involves these...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432944531439791058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAecAgOojyUX04IhiXZTxCiWKKDs2CGUAv6eXDB3gw4xoI2UtWlO_G381fzIsy0SYbpvRz_zmiuN5fUkaokMbDzlU4hPmGaBg8Bec-By3ZiwK9YiOmVcjb2Y94RYRnB23-Ap1t_-Bmjw/s400/100_0345.JPG" />The other five books are in my desk at my office - for those that are counting, that is ELEVEN books. Three of my classes are only 8 weeks long and the other three are the full 16 weeks. Doesn't leave much time for stitching, or sleeping, or eating.<br /><br /><br />Well, Virginia was hit with a second snow storm this weekend. It began Friday evening and it snowed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">thru</span></span> Saturday, totally 15+ inches. I woke up on Saturday and went out on the porch to survey the vast amount of white stuff and found this cute little trail of footprints spanning the length of our porch<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432944516299827410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDJYL1_tR89XBrNKM6JFETV7G1wLWB-c9h0njsHy9BM9z-SOgS6dFxR4hAA3Tb2TpuBFE0mk_yVvcTmHG_V4RXWA4NKA4AEqPNJr22hGSvMIaLydRRlgQmGcVEnHjFQV-jyyuI1nF_A/s400/100_0343.JPG" /><br />Here's a view off our deck Saturday morning. The snow was so deep, I could only open the door a small fraction.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432963456630198450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUmdy9Deor0U8JIVO_J489rEqDijxu8gDlEyxrGyx2pZ4zxc1oxy1MHuDs1BbQB91l5MpKcnxAVH44HkQm7H4h_MMpF6zHGUmwRXst5O4ytKE21B6nMiGu65in6J_YtVGG53n5fz70Q/s400/100_0344.JPG" /><br />As if the snow was not enough excitement, I walked out of the kitchen and there were these cool blue lights in the sky. I open the door and this blue 'light' was racing up and down the power lines - it was quite spectacular. Then the lines started shooting sparks, then flames raced down the line and all went black. Yep, it was 16 degrees here and we lost power, 5.5 hours later it was restored. What to do in the dark - then I saw the little blue power light on my laptop and realized it was charged. So, I pulled out all my charts, yep, ALL of them. I created an Excel spreadsheet with a list of all my cross stitch charts, magazines fibers, fabric, . beads, etc. I also made a list of fabrics & fibers I need to kit up a few wonderful charts I found in my stash. I feel so organized.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432963452694468914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMI6FhO2r3kcPqQgsOdgwN7GwmSchaHW9Q1IZKMoJCjU0woCeCJGUzttdxvbpa6KoHhdot21t5MoUakaeYlfPKhW3yCCKP6Zj-MSlKNVO4JQBatztKVAvtCzavdz_fNABn19jPug9H-g/s400/100_0351.JPG" /> <p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#336666;">This picture just doesn't do the light show justice - but you get the idea.<br /></span></em></p><br />Lastly, I finished my January ornament just in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nick</span> of time. I actually did two of the same. The first is stitched using one thread and the second using two threads.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OwKeGmtAM-YbSLG6JAP07-5-KlAOHSHnYnVOypxgn7thrGnqwEPePsdIaS46BEb4FTydvdFyGHJWtNWhhpyHp_4g3yWAhlrrIPDrOyakkVIrPw7uDt27hMzwHyQxTlBVWYzD51AgIg/s1600-h/100_0353.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432945021518928690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22G08lXRSf7nIbbrUk3YCaRCirtppOkYEW3QLENh7Fe49SnHr68dg5GNaiGXL6pf77lEWtQXnjJJBEQ0cQRGUCJxEksJWLj-P39uXURBwxO31bvXSx25POcwWtpeL193dfThAyf5JBA/s400/100_0352.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432945025375001314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OwKeGmtAM-YbSLG6JAP07-5-KlAOHSHnYnVOypxgn7thrGnqwEPePsdIaS46BEb4FTydvdFyGHJWtNWhhpyHp_4g3yWAhlrrIPDrOyakkVIrPw7uDt27hMzwHyQxTlBVWYzD51AgIg/s400/100_0353.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><strong><em> PS Winter<br /></em></strong></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><strong><em>2006 Christmas Ornaments Magazine</em></strong></span></div><br />Well, since we are all snowed in and my homework is complete, I am going to spend my afternoon stitching.<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#339999;">Cari </span></em><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Listened to these past two weeks: Visions in White by Nora Roberts, A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, Three books by Geronimo Stilton (don't laugh they were cute), The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck, The Call of the Wild by Jack London.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Currently listening to: Illusions by Jill Gregory</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Recent movies: Avatar, 11:14, The Survivors, I Capture the Castle, You Can't Take It With You<br /></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-5703745364730551182010-01-16T15:16:00.000-05:002010-01-16T15:17:27.295-05:00Update on LizI've been spending my evenings with Liz and enjoying every stitch. I am <u><em>still</em></u> missing one skein - which I ordered <img class="gl_italic" border="0" alt="Italic" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />and was told that it was in the mail ELEVEN days ago. Now, I know the mail is slow but really 11 days? I have emailed asking for confirmation that it was mailed and 3 emails later, no reply from the store owner - very frustrating! Back to Liz, she is a beautiful sampler and I do understand why some people have been frustrated with her. The chart is very interesting and I would love to understand why there are so many missing pieces. Nonetheless, I prefer symmetry and am fixing the errors as I find them. I am on Page 6 of 12 - it's a fast stitch (especially when you are missing a fiber, but I digress). Forgive the wrinkles - I just didn't want to climb the stairs to the iron.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57ofwUWmh93cGwmU6vVfpsx5fugLriES_bWRlQafe66sm_TQXUHKEbK-pw791G90naFCeVs2eONwjB0GgFI3B7xzCUGIcem0PLLPvWHuXJKBaroeL2e5eroyr0ELRTmW5SIOPeACBOw/s1600-h/100_0339.JPG" ></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57ofwUWmh93cGwmU6vVfpsx5fugLriES_bWRlQafe66sm_TQXUHKEbK-pw791G90naFCeVs2eONwjB0GgFI3B7xzCUGIcem0PLLPvWHuXJKBaroeL2e5eroyr0ELRTmW5SIOPeACBOw/s1600-h/100_0339.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427429586923196482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57ofwUWmh93cGwmU6vVfpsx5fugLriES_bWRlQafe66sm_TQXUHKEbK-pw791G90naFCeVs2eONwjB0GgFI3B7xzCUGIcem0PLLPvWHuXJKBaroeL2e5eroyr0ELRTmW5SIOPeACBOw/s400/100_0339.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHM177ljv7PptrUawTipJrUigxOZUT6FJJ_StDFf47FLHXyZPkA6Nm87Pcva4nSZkV7BCVcKgs5UzJXZNVwkM281_1ZN-7O4vbxO5XNEkDwpE4_y-XdI-u5FcMENU1BqWdw0mVIHSAQ/s1600-h/100_0341.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427429579407243714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHM177ljv7PptrUawTipJrUigxOZUT6FJJ_StDFf47FLHXyZPkA6Nm87Pcva4nSZkV7BCVcKgs5UzJXZNVwkM281_1ZN-7O4vbxO5XNEkDwpE4_y-XdI-u5FcMENU1BqWdw0mVIHSAQ/s400/100_0341.JPG" /> <p align="center"></a><em><span style="color:#339999;">Smokie and Liz</span></em><br /></p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SjUVEO94EgMb0tVgPHA0JkD2R5R6inNCh45WiV0_dFPjs997uyxIATziRsFhTuwmYu598bkg6m4uhKvEVj7jjlQOzPZNNIbEQatoBkG88dgVQbTb2iWox_q8cZL8gaeDv-qVfHkKXQ/s1600-h/100_0342.JPG"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SjUVEO94EgMb0tVgPHA0JkD2R5R6inNCh45WiV0_dFPjs997uyxIATziRsFhTuwmYu598bkg6m4uhKvEVj7jjlQOzPZNNIbEQatoBkG88dgVQbTb2iWox_q8cZL8gaeDv-qVfHkKXQ/s1600-h/100_0342.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427403230243967442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SjUVEO94EgMb0tVgPHA0JkD2R5R6inNCh45WiV0_dFPjs997uyxIATziRsFhTuwmYu598bkg6m4uhKvEVj7jjlQOzPZNNIbEQatoBkG88dgVQbTb2iWox_q8cZL8gaeDv-qVfHkKXQ/s400/100_0342.JPG" /> <p align="center"></a> <span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em> Elizabeth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Savilles</span><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fingerworks</span><br />Vintage Light <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Examplar</span><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">OWS</span> Thread</em></span><br /></p><p>Speaking of stairs, I had a great report from the doc. My knee is healing wonderfully. The x-rays show just a small space between the bones so I'm not 100%. I begin <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">physical</span> therapy on Monday - 2-3 days a week for SIX weeks. I have started exercising my knee and when I'm at home, I take the brace off. The thought of not having my brace to protect my knee in case it gives out is a bit scary - a thought I shared with my friends. One of which showed up that night with a 'gift' - a cane. Not a cool looking cane but an ugly, old lady industrial silver cane w/a black rubber handle - gotta love of my friends. </p><p>It's going to be a quiet weekend - I took 3 tests today and completed a discussion board assignment. I have three additional classes that begin on Monday. So my schedule will really be busy beginning next week. I'm going to spend some more time with Liz and begin my 1st ornament for 2010 and doing some cooking.</p><p>I hope you all have a wonderful weekend full of stitching time.</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'French Script MT'; COLOR: #31849b; FONT-SIZE: 24pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191">Cari<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Listened to this week: Second Chapter by Neil Simon and Abundance by Sena <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jeter</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Naslund</span><br />Currently Listening to: Vision in White by Nora Roberts<br />Currently Reading: Second Sight by Amanda Quick</span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-2161916716217334442010-01-10T14:15:00.001-05:002010-01-10T14:15:00.981-05:00A Finish and Introducing Ms. Savilles<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Be Ye To Others is complete!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I just love this piece and all the specialty stitches really made this a joy to stitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you decided to stitch this, take note that there are a couple of discrepancies between the colors in the picture and the colors charted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KhWQm3nYqvF30xNStQcyf503K5xxL6WSoq5OqjTvi0vTUUKxMWWf0VjEGJfqmQZaeq9vTD0_avCsLkq_26uplmnIB8uJUPKvywYNlCyBr0c_SmBPQqZ1dojBDOYhfYq3J9ZRPDfgSw/s1600-h/100_0335.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425181182624794498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqof9SYTxcak74_dUYYg7Q1yyh7RYJhZik3TNzvnnzj2scQA4YlWlapUtzQS_Za7pnTq7luybco7bUf6fO-yIjCheX18rlpxTYzT2-DIG3EJ1oqjsJWmPAJgGMlel9hX9oz0OLluR4rg/s400/100_0337.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NGVPx1G3cM93XwdDA7agAEGI_PNa_q_RfR_o75ig-pPUE7M66eG7_bgeFWnaU-88DomAsiHv5aX75yfnOwe03hc_NuXLIEVl1KKXe_NWsvOSRIVl_nQBb8OgV_IiPi6cvZF0sjDzgw/s1600-h/100_0338.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425181177781604738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NGVPx1G3cM93XwdDA7agAEGI_PNa_q_RfR_o75ig-pPUE7M66eG7_bgeFWnaU-88DomAsiHv5aX75yfnOwe03hc_NuXLIEVl1KKXe_NWsvOSRIVl_nQBb8OgV_IiPi6cvZF0sjDzgw/s400/100_0338.JPG" /></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span></span> <div align="center"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;"><em>Be Ye To Others<br />Hillside Samplings<br />Norway Cream & mixture of DMC & Silk<br /></em></span></div></span></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span></span><br /><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Calibri;">I struggled with what to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>start next and made a few false starts before choosing Elizabeth Savilles – this is another lovely sampler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It calls for OWS threads and they are wonderful to stitch with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I am missing one color which Theresa graciously mailed to me this week (thanks T) – I am hoping it will arrive Monday.</span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif';font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAyoxBdogzqGPH5jN4jV7ZdefpZiGYXXdDsTTX2-qeOaMpcrpIewND2vyFD7ROC_dwwdgPZqMUEj8-qx35QMw-8EDcV-rQVMZt5sAnmh3Qsphyphenhyphen2crG44wSQBhAo9OlsqlQTCqrAeSPg/s1600-h/100_0334.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425181170034080418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAyoxBdogzqGPH5jN4jV7ZdefpZiGYXXdDsTTX2-qeOaMpcrpIewND2vyFD7ROC_dwwdgPZqMUEj8-qx35QMw-8EDcV-rQVMZt5sAnmh3Qsphyphenhyphen2crG44wSQBhAo9OlsqlQTCqrAeSPg/s400/100_0334.JPG" /></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;">Elizabeth Savilles<br />Finger Work<br />Vintage Light Examplar<br />Recommended Threads</span></em></p><p><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" >The leg brace and I are still one – I return to the doc on Wednesday and am praying that the x-rays will show that my knee has healed and I can begin physical therapy and become more mobile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Let me tell you, five weeks of sitting on my tush is a long time, which can clearly be seen by it’s expansion!</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif';font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" >Three of my classes begin on Monday and then additional classes will begin the following Monday – it is going to be a busy semester for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>But, it will all be worth it when I receive my diploma in May.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif';font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Thanks for stopping by and I hope your weekend is full of stitching.</span></span></p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:7;"><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'French Script MT'; FONT-SIZE: 24pt"><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>Cari<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></p></span><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif';font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span> </p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibrifont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Calibri;color:#330033;">Listened to this year: Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn; Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd;<br />Currently listening to:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund<br />Currently reading:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Second Sight by Amanda Quick<br />Movies I have seen this year:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Blind Side; Sherlock Homes</span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif';font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-87562386484313006742009-12-24T17:55:00.006-05:002009-12-24T18:10:06.633-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHZYbvAdRjLM51HC8Myf-iXW7s_DgUuJ8M_4cZoFzKulbuqLmMVIvhkU6F2fkfnGZ5m7EujXq-Bv27me4qbxZ92d66aoemTiXKevMeBSJ5sxKrDcPTf2GOr7F6TSnQ1NsWO5T9HlrEg/s1600-h/c046.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418943451060907298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHZYbvAdRjLM51HC8Myf-iXW7s_DgUuJ8M_4cZoFzKulbuqLmMVIvhkU6F2fkfnGZ5m7EujXq-Bv27me4qbxZ92d66aoemTiXKevMeBSJ5sxKrDcPTf2GOr7F6TSnQ1NsWO5T9HlrEg/s400/c046.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVrwT6NBbCti3fh6s78MtRC3b-dGRsbyGu5weJFbabd5oM3qhKZWyE6p_uXPeaa6ALRL2ZBktAg_8xmV6CcUaJ7MqVYTF7z0mxijezBZZinpSWB0F4BuH5oL-KT3kLGCWes07FOE8cg/s1600-h/c028.jpg"></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em>Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em>God bless you,</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em>Cari </em></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-37727728213252121172009-12-19T10:31:00.003-05:002013-10-15T12:16:48.970-04:00I'm Free!<div class="MsoNormal">
(no, not from jail!) No more work or homework! I am on vacation for 10 whole days AND I completed my 5<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span></sup> and final class of the semester yesterday, hooray!</div>
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It is a rare thing for us to get this much snow in <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:state> and even rarer that it sticks for any length of time. It’s perfect for sledding and we have some awesome hills nearby. I got so excited at the thought that I called a friend and tried to make a sledding date until she quickly reminded me that – DUH, I have a fractured knee – in my frenzy over all the snow, I completely forgot (it’s <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ok</span>, you can laugh at me – she did).</div>
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Awhile ago, someone had asked me to share some more photos of my old house. My living room ‘looked’ so clean this morning that I thought I would snap a few pics.</div>
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The two dog pictures are actually paint-by-number that my mother painted as a child. And the little arm peaking up from behind the couch is my stitching lamp.</div>
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I can't thank each of you enough for all the wonderful well wishes ~ only 4 more weeks in this brace but, it affords me lots of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">stitching</span> time. </div>
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Enjoy your weekend!</div>
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Cari</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-13038060859826563542009-12-11T10:10:00.000-05:002013-10-15T12:04:44.578-04:00<div align="left">
Good News: I didn't break anything</div>
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Bad News: I fractured my knee cap</div>
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Good News: It is my left leg, so I can still drive</div>
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Bad News: I have to wear this blasted contraption for FIVE WEEKS</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQInCaeQC7MOh_tEJH92t53KBqr9gYdZtoq7IEycFCgyv2_OQgfGNY1a7YFHT5rlY2yr1-Y5DkcAVjaFScd3YWR2t9ylU1eqvFkpLMbR8wAHTjx562HeuLOrgEM4e74hZLnBiKnK2SYw/s1600-h/100_0218.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413959787972548674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQInCaeQC7MOh_tEJH92t53KBqr9gYdZtoq7IEycFCgyv2_OQgfGNY1a7YFHT5rlY2yr1-Y5DkcAVjaFScd3YWR2t9ylU1eqvFkpLMbR8wAHTjx562HeuLOrgEM4e74hZLnBiKnK2SYw/s400/100_0218.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>It was a rainy Saturday and I had a full day of fun events. I came home from the cookie exchange at church rushed in the house to change and head back out to a luncheon. So, all dressed up in my heels and sparkly Christmas sweater I headed into the garage - failing to see the nice rain puddle that had slid off my car on to the tile floor - lost my footing and came down on my left knee. Below is the scene of the crime. Half the garage is for my car the other half is a workspace. The wrapped post? Funny you should ask - I took a foam egg crate and wrapped it around the beam and then covered it in plastic so that "WHEN" I hit the post it would keep the car safe. For the record, it has been 10 yrs and I have not hit the post!</div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413959771819170530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXw34-tqsmifLs5MS0X_7NTP7YVAKMbI4bxA0G6Uspb-3CXx7myoV6bldN5rDEVJfi8zwUbiAznMeMlZLWMnRAteBCTbZtFfobNr5Qi_rNiTJ0b2SSq2lVQ8YweKcG27QQ5mt9NmrRMA/s400/100_0216.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" />While my injury has put a crimp in my Christmas spirit, my stitching is coming right along. The first 2 days I hurt to bad to even stitch - ever felt that way? Below is my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">progress on</span> on "Be Ye To Others" See the lovely, very time consuming over one lettering - I'm off a whole square and have to finish ripping it out - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">boohiss</span>! Ripping it out is even more time consuming than stitching it! The empty space under the border is for 5 sets of initials. I thought about this for awhile and decided to use the initials of my mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great, and great x3. I called my aunt and she pulled out the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">genealogy</span> she is working on and read <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">thru</span> names for me. I learned a couple of things about my ancestors a.) they were not creative and/or b.) they were patriotic - here are some of my relatives names - Christopher Columbus Johnson, Daniel Boone Johnson, George Washington White, America Johnson, Atlanta Georgia Johnson. I can just imagine the teasing these poor people received when they were kids.</div>
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Every morning <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Smokie</span> keeps me company as I curl my hair and put on my makeup but as soon as she hears the pop and hiss of the radiator, she races down the stairs and this is where I find her as I am leaving each morning. </div>
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<span style="color: #339999; font-size: 85%;"><em>She was not to happy to be disturbed from her morning nap</em></span></div>
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I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by, I really enjoy hearing from each of you!</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #339999;">Cari</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Only 14 days 'til Christmas...</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-21704462636539872682009-12-03T10:34:00.002-05:002013-10-15T12:03:10.578-04:00Giving Thanks<div align="center">
for a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410986265751432482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6gDPr4I6c__4r1PQ7O_KvB2UoNcVO_Kk3JqT2gSUU1vsKq8cfSb-PHWIQLF8ROw1akgqg_GAheBI14lD6cqI4qP9blZ8xn8vHwOa55U4vpam_yrSZ2QE1ksdGTRC_v5LPlVpcI4sXw/s400/100_0213.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><em>My <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nieces</span> ~ Abby & Ana</em> </div>
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As I type this, I have been asking myself why I have no pictures of my very handsome nephew or of my brother - but they were there as well. We ate lots of good food and played lots of games - Sequence, Canasta, and I leaned how to play <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nertz</span>, which is a great game!<br />
Below is my progress on "Be Ye To Others". Ignore the strings to the side. When I work with a pattern that is done in pages, I tend to finish a page before moving to the next and instead of ending the thread, I just pull it to the side - what do you guys do?<br />
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The best for last...<br />
<a href="http://wordsnblooms.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a> of Words and Blooms graciously honored me with this award ~ my very first and it couldn't have come from a more delightful lady ~ thank you Melissa!<br />
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Don't forget to check out my updated <a href="http://serenestitchessale.blogspot.com/">Trade Blog </a>and <a href="http://serenestitchesmksale.blogspot.com/">Mary Kay Sale</a>.<br />
Happy Stitching.<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #339999;"><o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"></span></span></span></span></o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"></span></span></span></span></span></o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></o:p><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #339999;"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span style="color: #339999; font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: ScriptS;">Cari</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026507791814431989.post-81969801840554508032009-12-03T07:51:00.001-05:002009-12-03T17:43:52.966-05:00Stash Reduction Sale<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><b>I have updated my <a href="http://serenestitchessale.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">Trade Blog.</span></a></b></span></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I am also offering my <b><i><a href="http://serenestitchesmksale.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;">Annual Mary Kay Inventory Reduction Sale</span></a></i></b> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">on my blog - this will only be up for 10 days and only while supplies last - have fun shopping!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b></b></span></span></p><span style="font-family:ScriptC;font-size:6;"><span style="font-family:ScriptC;font-size:6;color:#339999;"><p>Cari</p></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.com1