It's Cold Outside Complete

 Here it is!!!  I always enjoy stitching these samplers.  You are always moving on to something new.  Yes it is a Blue Ribbon Design.  It is my second finish for the year. 

I started this one because it was just sitting there ready to go and I really don't want to think right now.  It is a Little House Needleworks design called The Merry Skater.  I have had a bad reaction to some pills so my recovery has been put off for a day while I recover from that mess.  Lucky me - I get to try another new thing tomorrow.  I do have my fingers crossed.

So close and yet so far

First off fans - I am feeling better this evening.  I went to the clinic today and I have a bad sinus infection. I have a ton of medicines to help make it better.  I am hoping that tomorrow will be better than today.  I didn't get any stitching done until late this afternoon.  I found my 'stitching mojo'.  I have to still finish the little snowman and then I move on to putting my initials in the empty box. 

My mind is turning to what is going to be next.  What to stitch?  Another block on the afghan?  An ornament?  I will take a picture of the whole project tomorrow.  I am glad to have this one almost done.  

Winter Arrived

Winter arrived in our neck of the woods.  We have about 4 inches of snow.  Hubby was able to dig out the tractor and did a fine job on the driveway.  More snow is due tonight.  

I am still sick.  I took many naps.  It is not a cold.  I do have a fever.  I suspect asthma,  I have so much trouble breathing.  Argh.  Tomorrow I plan to find an inhaler with my name on it.  Meanwhile I did some stitching.  I am working on the final border.  Yippee!!  I still have the word Winter, another snowman and my initials to stitch before this one is done.  Stitching is keeping me company. 

Snowflakes are done

I have to admit that working on those snow flakes was really getting old.  The white and then blue flakes are all the same design.  Well, that means that you know what to expect in the next one right?  I have moved on to the little block under the 2012.  All I have left is the right corner.  We have snow coming tomorrow and the following day.  I plan to stitch and perhaps do some finishing.  My craft room is calling my name.  I haven't been feeling too great.  I have been sleeping a lot.  Whatever is wrong, I figure sleep can't hurt.  I hope I feel better tomorrow.

Back to work on the snowman

The flower band is now done.  I have moved on to the snowflakes.  This section looks like it could be a book mark.  I touched a wall!!  That's right.  I have started working down the right side of the project.  The end is in sight.  Perhaps if I can get a few days of stitching, I could see the end of this one.  I had errands to run today. 

A day off from snowmen

 First I have to say that we had a visitor last night.  Little Landon was only here for a brief time but he had fun. He was a busy fellow and also showed off his new hair cut.  Toddlers are so busy!!

Today I decided that I needed to do something different.  I have a dear friend that is in a tough situation right now.  I spent the day thinking about her and saying some quiet prayers. I was a member of the Nordic Needle  hardanger card club a few years back.  Each month they sent a card and the parts to do a filler for that card.

The stitching isn't very hard.  It goes rather quick.  The floss was from Thread works.  It was a pearl cotton type thread.  This also happens to be my first finish for the year!!  The sun was out and it was wonderful to sit in my room, soak up some sun and think about my friend.  The photo doesn't do this justice.  I suppose you will have to trust me that it looks better in person.

Penquins and snowflakes

I guessed it.  Shortly after posting last night, I started ripping out the border.  ARGH!!!  Now allo is okay and I am moving on.  I should always, always, always double check long stretches with doing some fill in work.