Don't anyone faint.....

I stitched today. I also started trying to get caught up on shows that have been recording all along and I have been ignoring.  I worked on the tree and I think it was good progress.  I started on the squirrel but he is identifiable yet.

I also had a surprise in the mail today.  Another mail art.  This one is beautifully done.  It comes from Susanne in Germany.  I love the lining and the tree.  A tree stands firm, bends with the wind and keeps on growing even during difficult times.

I love the card, the thought, the effort, everything......

Thank you all for comments and emails.  I am doing fairly well.  I have my moments.  Some days are worse than others.  With doctor appointments done and behind me, paperwork is coming along, I am hoping that things calm down and I can begin my new normal.

Where does the time go?

Hello to all my dear followers.  I am so, so sorry that I haven't been posting.  I have been stitching, as you can see.  I have 'touched a wall' as the section on the left goes all the way to the bottom of the design.  Stitching is still a struggle.  I want to stitch.  I want to stitch for entire day but that is just not happening.  Tomorrow will mark 4 weeks since I lost my best friend and it still hurts a tremendous amount.  Hardly a day goes by that I don't get struck with tears and anguish.  That horrible day seems so long ago and it seems like it was just yesterday.  So much has happened.  I am making strides.  I am getting things done.  One positive note is that I signed up for a stitching retreat in October with Thea Duck.  I am thrilled and October seems so far away.  I am sure it will get here quick enough.  Today as the snow, sleet and ice are coming down, it is hard to believe that spring is here and summer is coming.  Fall seems like an impossibility! 

Life is crazy.

I did finish the blue flower section and then I decided to move on down the left edge of the project.  I wish I had been able to do more stitching today but it was not to be.  I had my third MRI on my knee today.  They think they have enough information to decide what to do next.  I hope so because I can't do another MRI.  Then I was home for a few hours and then I left to go get new glasses.  Yes, I can see better.  I am still adjusting to them.  Then it was a crazy afternoon.  I hope tomorrow is quiet.  I need some quiet. 

Stiching is wonderful in so many ways!!

I did stitch today!!  I am happy, proud and thrilled with my progress.  I finished the yellow flower part, did the row of daisies, umbrella and started work on the blue flowers.

Meanwhile I have this absolutely wonderful mail art to share.  This arrived from Finland on Saturday.  It contained a sympathy card from one of my wonderful stitching on line friends.  It is a combination of cross stitch and quilting.  It is absolutely wonderful.  I am a bit unsure of who it came from as I am having trouble reading the signature.  Who ever you are, it made my day.  It made my heart sing.

This is the back side of the envelope.  It closes with a zipper and can be used as a small pouch.  Also a homemade card.  It was a great day to see this. 

Framing Projects

How wonderful is this?  My brother made this very special frame specifically for this project.  It turned out great and now hangs in the spare bedroom.  Apparently this frame took a lot of work and forethought to come up with this.  I am very happy and proud of this particular frame.

Blue Ribbon Designs, Sweet Somethings?   I don't remember the name of this one.  I do like the frame on this and now I have to decide where to hang this one.

Another Stoney Creek Village scene.  This one is for Autumn.  I will hang this one with the previous one I completed.  So now I have spring and fall.....  summer next?  Who knows...

Stitching Revisited

I did housework and household stuff this morning.  I put together all the stuff that goes into the new vehicle around noon today.  Then I sat down and stitched!!  I did make some progress.  It felt good to be stitching.  I still have a lot of things to do around the house but I can't do it all in one day.  I have to take some time to slow down and stitching helps me do that. 

Slowly but surely - -

My life is a whirlwind at this point.  I had hoped that I could get to my blog on a daily basis but it just hasn't been happening.  I do stitch a little.  I have been to many doctors and so far they are all happy with how I am doing.  My knee guy wants and MRI because I may have torn something but that will be happening soon.  I have also traded in two vehicles and picked up a brand new one.  New glasses are on order.  Perhaps that will help with my stitching.  Things do seem a bit blurry.  I want to wish all a Happy Easter - a bit late.  We had a nice dinner here with family.  I am hoping things will calm down soon.  I really do miss my stitching......