Voices from the Past

Catching up on blogs this morning and came by an interesting post by Susan of Susan being Snippy.  She has a blog where she posts entries from journals her dad wrote in from 1929 – 1978.  She and her family post it so extended family members can enjoy the writings.

A few years ago I was given boxes and pictures of genealogy data my maternal grandmother collected as that was her hobby (Im sure there is more behind that given the type of person she was).  In the boxes are a treasure of stories that she wrote of her life. 

The post by Susan gave me a great idea – create a blog with the specifics of sharing these stories.  It would be a great way to preserve and share them.

Birthday Finish

Here is a snap of my Birthday finish and the first finish of 2013.  Nice bright colors to try and replace the drab that is outside.

Bits of everything

Had a great weekend.  Went to a friends Sat for a fun filled day of stitching and chatting with friends.  Had a great time – but not much stitching really happened (too much giggling)

Sunday was the normal shopping day.  I dragged D along, get him out of the house to stretch his sore muscles (he went jogging Sat for the first time in a while).  We also went clothes shopping,  He is a fabulous personal shopper and I should never go shopping without him.  It was a search for pants & tops for work but ended up at JC Penny where they have a 50% off dresses sale.  I scored!  Three dresses for summer (and maybe spring if it ever decides to make an appearance).  One was a little black dress that I couldnt leave behind after seeing the eyes pop out of D’s head when I walked out of the dressing room (so made my day!!)

Stitch Updates

I did work on a plethora of projects this weekend.  Just couldnt stick with one.

Dragon of Earth by Dragon Dreams – Working (really slowly) on completing this series.  I like how this dragon is looking on the green fabric.

His Name – Removed the offending stitches so it is ready to be worked on (on the + side) next time

Masquerade by Ink Circles – Im working on a 36/40 (uneavenweave) and it is looking really small.  But still loving how VC’s silks are stitching.

Spring Bloomers – Im getting closer to how yellow the fabric is.  Didnt add much but I did add some (all counts!! lol)

So Bendy!

And I leave you with the bendy kitteh,  Not sure how this can be comfy but it is a cat.  Busy sleeping and holding a back leg.  Oh and hogging my foot space at my desk! (not that she cares :-) )

B-Ball

Not forgetting the picture of Meadowlark Lemon.  I thought I had more but they are mostly in the vids I also took (but wont post)

Yoda speak

I started Spring Bloomers from the May Cross-Stitch & Needlework issue.  This pic isnt showing off the brightness of the yellow fabric, will try and get a better picture to show off the color.  I also changed all the fibers to DMC.

And an update of Stained Glass Pine by Ink Circles