TUSAL 4/2013

Here's my collection of ORTs for the month.  Because I was traveling I used a zip bag to save on space.  We just got home a few hours ago, tired, but happy!  Lot's of laundry to do and much to get back to "normal", so that's all for this post.  Will be back soon with an update.
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This One Is Mine!!

Just a quick post today.  Still have limited computer time...

Celtic Inspiration Ornament
TW Designs
3/22/2013 - 3/24/2013

I've made several of these for others and this one is mine!  I've been wanting to get this one stitched to keep and here it is!

On this past Saturday I met up with Shelly,  An Arizona Stitcher.  We had breakfast together and sat and talked for a long time!  It's always nice to meet a fellow stitcher/blogger! 

Here is a pic of the moon coming up last night!  The picture doesn't do it justice, but take my word for it...it was gorgeous!!

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Live Simply

 

 Live Simply

Lizzie*Kate

c. 2009

3/17/2013 - 3/20/2013

 A fun, colorful little design to kick off Spring!  I added a few French Knots and since I didn't have a button with me, I made the flower by stitching a Spider Stitch.  I think it works!  When I return home, I will finish it into something using the fabric shown in the last pic.

Thanks for the sweet comments on my last post.  At the moment I have limited computer time to read blogs, and I'm missing it!

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Santa Moon

 Santa Moon

The Prairie Schooler

This little guy had been sitting in the "needing to be stitched" pile for a while!  Brought it with me and only took a couple of hours to finish up!

While visiting my aunt last month, we went through some of her unfinished needlework.  Her eyesight has gotten bad and she can't see to stitch any longer.  She has done some gorgeous work (crewel embroidery, needlepoint, smocking) over the years and she misses being able to do it now.  She started counted cross stitch about 30 years ago after a wreck that took her husband and injured her very badly.  Both of her hands and wrists were broken and she used the stitching for some physical and mental healing.  There were several cross stitch and silk ribbon embroidery pieces that have been started that she would like to have finished so I told her I'd try to finish them for her.  She will mail everything to me, but  I brought 2 of the tiny ones home to start.  The lighthouse is not my favorite color palette, so it may take a while... 

 The little Hardanger heart is nearly complete so I can get it off to her soon I hope!

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A Tiny Finish

 Summer Ornament

The Prairie Schooler

Here's a tiny design from The Prairie Schooler that I've wanted to stitch for quite a while.  It was a piece that I'd stitched on when traveling.  Aida is not my favorite, but when the light isn't good it works!  So, now it' finished and I think it should be a little knob hanger, as it is only about 2" x 3".

DH and I are away again and this time we brought the cat and the bird for our extended stay!  First time traveling with both!  But, the car trip went pretty smooth and as you can see from the pic, Sassy is quite happy curled up in the sun!

TUSAL 3/2013

Here is my ORT jar for March...a day or so late, I think!!  The threads in the lower area are from a little Prairie Schooler freebie and the top threads are from The Yellow House Sampler.  I don't have a pic of either to share, but should soon.

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I made my trip to Charleston, SC to visit my aunt and had a wonderful week.  It was a great time to spend with her and just talk.  I got a lot of information about family.  She has done so much research for DAR and I made some copies for myself. 

Not many stitches were made, except during the flights and while at the airports, so no pics to share.

DH was home alone with the bird and cat for the week.  He met me at the airport with these gorgeous roses! I think he missed me...I know I missed him! 

Thanks for stopping by.  I've been kind of slack with posting and blog reading while trying to get ready for the trip, but hope to get caught up soon.