Shame on Me!

I need to tie a string on my finger. I need to set a reminder on my Smartphone. I really need to have somebody kick me in the pants (any volunteers?). I need to post more often. I need a memory!!!!

I've been reminded that I never posted a completed AND framed picture of "True Wisdom." Here ya' go.....

When I got to my Framer's, I couldn't decide whether or not I wanted something "glitzy" or "subdued." After 5 minutes of trying both, we both came to the conclusion that what you see is just Perfection! What do you think?

I'm still plugging along at getting my (85) completed works pinned onto foam core. My poor fingertips "hurt!" Here's the pile that's still left to be pinned, and I've already finished 2 more projects that need foam core. I fear I'm fighting a losing battle, here! lol

Finally, I'm rather proud of myself. I finished my first bell pull. It's a house warming gift for our Daughter. Heather and Shawn purchased their first home in the Phoenix, AZ area.

There ya' go!
Barb

I'll Be Quick About It!

Just a quick update.....

I spent the weekend stretching and pinning a few finished pieces to some foam core. NOW what shall I do?
Barb

Playing Around This Morning

So, I've been "playing around" with Blogger this morning. It's been an "experience!" What do you think? Please let me know if it's "readable." Thanks!

...And Framed!

Look at Me! Two posts in June! I felt "the need" to show off a little. Here's Exemplar Dames "True Wisdom" framed. It wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be to frame it. "Thanks, Jackie at A Stitcher's Garden in Manlius, NY" for the beautiful framing!
 Also, Laura Perin's "Independence Inn" all framed! Whoot!

Two Finishes to Share!

Yes! Believe it or not, "True Wisdom" by Exemplar Dames, and Laura Perin's counted canvas piece, "Independence Inn" are finished! Done! They're framed and hanging on the wall! Whoot! Exemplar Dames, “True Wisdom” framed. It wasn’t as expensive as I thought it would be! Laura Perrin’s “Independence Inn” framed. This resides at The Summer Palace!

It's Wednesday..... Already!

Well, Hello,
I'm on a roll. I have another un-finished finish! This one was started around the same time as True Wisdom, but I actually worked like a slave on it. Then....I discovered that the front lawn wasn't going to match up left to right. Yeah... soooooooooooooo..... Long story short, I put it away - for over a year. Got it out late this Winter and said "Do or Die!" Here is Laura Perin's "Independence Inn" in all her splendor!

 

It's been a while... QUITE a while.... Okay, I'm "over" it. Here's what I've been doing.... stitching... I humbly offer up my finish. It took 3 years of semi-steady work, with HD floss. I don’t think I want to know how much I spent on the GAST and WDW cards! I can’t even afford to have it framed due to it’s 17” X 36” size! Here is Exemplar Dames “True Wisdom” on 28ct Cream Cashel Linen: Barb in Syracuse

What to do on a Snowy Day?

Stitch, of Course! Here's my progress on "Shades of Winter" by Nancy's Needle. Michele gave me the kit for Christmas, and it's the first thing I started for the New Year - well... on New Year's Eve, that is!

I'm having such a good time stitching this Canvas piece! Whooo-hooo!

Of course, nothing else is getting done, and I'm going to have to hire somebody to dust pretty soon, but I digress.....

The Storm of the Century

"Whoooooshhhhhhh".... "Howllllll".....Why do most of these things seem "over-blown?" (No pun intended!) All I've heard about for the last 3 days is that the "horrible storm" that brought the Mid West to it's knees was headed for my front door! I rushed around like a crazy woman buying food, and battening down my hatches. For what? For a measly 2" of the white stuff last night. It would appear that TSOTC (note the acronym, here), Part 1, never materialized. That dern Lake Ontario with it's 40 degree temps, just couldn't "do" it. Now..... NOW.... we all sit, watching every snowflake fall, wondering if Part 2 will materialize.... Yeah... "Don't go anywhere.... don't DO anything, just in case.... " Sheesh! Doesn't the weatherman understand that it's almost Christmas? I have shopping to finish.... more food to buy.... "STUFF" to do!

I'm tired.... I think I'll go take a nap, and then stitch for a bit.

Later!

I'm D O N E!

That's IT! OVER.... FINI....Ka-put! I have finished shopping for Christmas! May I please have a "whoot" or an "atta girl," or SOME sort of acknowledgment? Look at the date! This is the fastest ever!

Wait! I didn't get a gift for Hubby! Oh, dear....

I suppose that Chris would like something besides a pair of long johns, too.....

Hmmmmm.... what to do? WHAT TO DO?

It's 5:00..... Guess I'll have a glass of North Country Red, and think about it......
Barb

There are HOW many days till Christmas?

Oh, Good Word! Somebody stop the clock! I need more time!I'm not RE-ady!

I've been so absorbed in "Life" that there is no way I'm going to do Christmas! Could we postpone it until.... May or so?

Lots of "stuff" is going on around here. Much of it is really important, too. We've had a wedding.... Well, it happened in July, but the after-effects linger.

There will be a "move" on the day after Christmas, too! It's a cross-country event that takes my Grandsons on a new adventure! I'm so happy for them, and and trying my darn-dest to view it in only the "positive." Yeah, right.

I've stitched up a storm, and at some point you'll see it, too! All this, and more.

I really need to get my "Act" together....

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good..... whatever!

My Latest Offering

I've had the "bestest" Summer ever! I spent the majority of the season at our "Summer Palace," in Clayton, New York. I gardened on a grand scale. I stitched. I tried my hand at a bridal cascade, a head dress, boutonnieres and a Matron of Honor corsage. I even COOKED! Just ask my neighbors! In all, it was a wonderful Summer. I think I'll do it again next year! lol
Here is some of what I accomplished......

Arizona Blanket Flower


Butterfly Flower


I had to trim my Bleeding Heart 3 Times! This is after the second "trim."


This picture doesn't do justice to my Canna Lillies..... They were the prettiest shade of "dusty rose...."


I had Peonies, too! lol


I'll get back to you on my other "exploits" from my Great Summer Adventure later.....
Enjoy!
Barb

Happy Spring!

Wow! What a beautiful day! The sky is blue, and the grass is ..... well.... not quite green.... My narcissus have begun to poke their heads toward the sky with buds peeking at the sun. I haven't seen hide nor hair of a crocus, though. Methinks that the resident squirrels have done their damage. Ah.... Thoughts of Camp reign!

I took a Road Trip with Michele and her Son, Donnie, to Indianapolis on last Monday. Donnie had an appointment with Lance Armstrong's oncologist at the Indy Cancer Institute. The short of the visit is that things remain "stauts-quo," and if that changes, Dr Einhorn (sp?) will "recall" Donnie post-haste to re-evaluate. So, for now, Don and Michele are headed back to Florida until the end of July. They've only been home twice in the last 11 months. Although I'll miss Shelly, at least I know that she'll be back this Summer. I'm just tickled pink that I could help them out by being the "Driver" for them.

Here's some more stitching..... I completed Permin's Freebie Easter Eggs a couple of weeks ago.... I really need to get it framed! I also finished Quaker Row. That was a fun stitch..... Enjoy!

It's Time!

Okay, I've been "remiss" in posting. So shoot me! I've snuggled and bundled under over 145" of snow to finish some WIP's, and begin a few UFO's. For those who don't stitch, don't ask! For those who DO..... Ya' know!

Here's a sampling.....



The Sampler Girl's "Mrs Lincoln"
From This year's JCS Ornament Issue
From Last Year's JCS Ornament issue
An Old Dimension's Kit
"Fox Run" from The Work Basket

Oh, There's much, much more! Ready?

Ground Hog Day Freebie
I made him into a "Flat Fold"
A mini snowman that was all the rage on my message board
Heart in Hand "Winter" Wee Bird
From La D Da "Back Yard Birds

There's more..... for another day!

There's still plenty of Winter to be had, and snow to fall, so baring disaster, "I'll be baaaaaackkkkkk!"

Happy Turkey Day!

Yeah, I know..... it isn't Thanksgiving yet! If I waited till Thanksgiving to update my blog, it would be Spring! Deal with it!

I just wanted to show (off?) you what I'm working on.... It's by Plum Street Samplers, and it's called - What else - "Gobble"

Enjoy!

My 3 (Grand) Sons

How about an update of Bryce, Peyton and Colin, whilst I'm at it? Hard to believe that Bryce will be 12, Peyton is 5 and in Kindergarten, and Colin is 2..... Wow! Are Heather and Shawn getting old.....lol


Here is Peyton's First Day at School.....

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As you can see... Nobody seemed the least bit "teary-eyed." Peyton never even looked back! lol

Holy Moley!

After I posted my contest submission, I realized that there are several finishes that I'd never posted! Here ya' go....

Mrs Washington by The Sampler Girl



Victoria Sampler Nametag from our Get Together at A Stitcher's Garden in Dewitt in May



This was a Passione Rincon Freebie done for my kitchen.... maybe someday I'll frame it!



I did this little guy last February while waiting for a flight at Kennedy.... I had several folks looking over my shoulder. He was also a freebie, but I can't remember the name of the French site! I used 22ct Hardanger, and stitched him.... He's only about 3". I even cut the mats! Whooo-hoo!



This is "A Kindred House" by Chessie and Me. I made it for Heather and Shawn's 10th Wedding Anniversary...... lots of speciality stitches, but it was still fun!



I did all 4 of the Prairie Schooler long Seasonal Samplers from last year:


....As well as the 4 Seasonal "block" samplers:

My first contest

I decided to enter a contest. I'm not "tickled pink" about my entry (mostly because it needed more work!), but I sent a pic out anyway. I think I'll make a small pillow out of it. The frame shown is just a Photoshop jobbie.

The prize is two charts of my favorite new designer, The Sampler Girl! I'm hoping that I can still ask for two of her "President's Ladies" if I win..... lol
What do you think?