Happy Holidays to all my Stitching Friends!

I am wrapping gifts and baking cookies at the moment but really wanted to wish you all Happy Holidays and a safe Happy New Year!  Finally the post office is slowing down from the holidays so I can get back to my stitching.  I have been working from 7 am to 6 pm 6 days a week for the past two weeks.  I have been delivering at least 100 packages a day besides the mail.  It has been crazy there!
At the moment I am on my 5th batch of cookies which is Lemon-Coconut Cream Drops

The next batch is Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies using real Chocolate covered cherries

I will be having my traditional Christmas party tomorrow and my whole family will be here.  I do like making cookie platters for my family to take home :)

Will update...........

Cannot Believe It Is Winter!!!!

New Kitten First Caught

It is in the 60 here in Rhode Island!  Cannot believe it is almost Christmas and the weather is just beautiful.  Most of my Christmas shopping is done and I have most of my decorating done.  Now the start of baking my cookies.
Stitching news?  NaDa! Working at the post office is keeping me from that.  I am working 6 days a week from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.  When I get home I am so tired.  The stitching will have to wait until after Christmas unless I have a easy day which does not look promising.

Sleeping on my daughter

Cat Rescuing?  I have caught another kitten which I have in a taming cage but since he is so easy to train, I do allow him out for play everyday.  Here is a couple of pics of the new feral/tamed kitten.

New Kitty with Felice

Awake and purring



Happy Stitching!

REALLY!! Frog Visit!!!

Really !  I am now frogging quite a few stitches from Booville.  Stoney Creek with their using the same symbols but two colors meaning to different colors! Will be back with an update hopefully tomorrow :)

Has it Been That Long!!!

WoW it has been a few weeks since I posted.  I have not been stitching the past 3 weeks.  After catching the flu I lost my mojo.  But, I have decided to stitch on Witches of Booville tonight while watching the X-Factor.  I am wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Be Safe.

Still In the Halloween Mood!!!

My oldest daughter Jen sent me this pic of her at a costume party she was at in PA. I thought it was an awesome costume as a zombie or skeleton. lol  Here is the pic

Happy Stitching!

Trick or Treaters!! My Grandson Connor!

My daughter her Husband Andrew and my little Connor came to visit and he was adorable!!  All dressed in their Halloween costumes, Star Wars.  Here is a pic

Awesome costumes and Connor you are so sweet!Love you guys!

Happy Halloween To All My Friends!!

I am praying that all of you that was in the path of Sandy are OK!  We did not get hit as hard as those near the water.  We had some wind gusts up to 50 miles an hour but not many.  We never even lost our power.  Looking at the pictures on the news what devastation!!

With Susan Coming!!!

Well, I am hearing Susan will be hitting here on Monday!  I want to let everyone know to keep your pets inside and pamper them during the storm because they will be nervous and need your love : )  I have one furbaby Gui that goes outside.  He is in lock down until this hurricane is over.  I am sure he will not be happy but oh well!!

Yeah, here is a pic of Gui but he is content here.

Sick and Waiting For Susan!!

I am so sorry for not posting for so long!!   I have been battling the flu for the past two weeks and hoping I am on the mend now. Now I am watching Sandy which will be hitting here in RI. Probably no  power for a few days so if you dont hear from me you know why!  Talk soon and love you all.

Progress on Autumn Grandeur and more!

I have stitched on Autumn Grandeur today!  This pattern is pretty boring so I am going to stitch on another WIP.  Too many browns and black but managed to put in 183 stitches in it.  Will keep you posted on my next choice.  Well, here is my progress

last update

progress as of today

My DH has been baking away today and made some mini cherry pies.  He loves to bake bread so now he is learning to make pastry.  Here is a photo of the pies and they are delicious!

Happy Stitching :)

Oh thought I should show you what the pattern will look like when finished.

Oh My I Forgot to Show my Swans!!!!

I was on the lake and saw such awesome swans with there babies and I do have photos!!!
Are these not adorable!!! Just had to share :)

Started on the Chickadee and she has a Tail!!!

Hi to all my stitching friends!  I have some progress on my Snoozin! I have started the tail of the chickadee and stitched more branches and snow.  The snow is a little hard to see.  Here is my progress....

This is my last update

And here is my new update as of today

The seasons are changing here.  I am seeing colors of fall.  The leaves are falling and it is a rainy night here.  Hope everyone is having a great day or night : )  Happy Stitching!!

I Have Progress!!

Last update

I cannot believe I have not posted since August, so sorry!  I have an update on Snoozin and I made the 100 stitch Challenge today!  I went over the 100 mark and stitching more today.  This stitching challenge is helping : )  Here is my last update on Snoozin.  I am ready to start stitching the chickadee.

Progress as of Sept. 18 2012

Happy Stitching Everyone!

Robyn is at the Vet!!!

Robyn is at the vet today for shots and spay.  What an ordeal to catch her!  Took three of us.  She was a little anzy and vocal to the vet this morning but as of this evening doing fine and will be ready to come home tomorrow.

Such a sweety!

Contest Time Not Stitch Related!!!

Hi
  Since Ashli starts at Bryant University next Tuesday I am having another contest!  This is not a stitch related prize.  The giveaway is to 2 winners.  This is a give away for USA only! I am giving away 2 subscriptions of 1 year of Taste of Home Magazines! That is 7 issues!  Here is how you win.  The first person who can name what Ashley wants to be when she graduates and another first person names here favorite candy including the brand name and her favorite flavor will win the subscriptions.  Just remember only one to a person since who would want two subscriptions to the same magazine.  I know I have posted what she wanted to be in another blog but it has changed since then.
Good Luck to all of you!

Today Was A Great Day!!

I love this time of year!!  Worked until 3 pm and helped Ash pick out her books for Bryant.  My gosh the books are soooo expensive!!!!  I am cuddling with my Boots and stitching on Snoozin tonight.  Home alone tonight so watching a new Lifetime movie Fatal Honeymoon while I am stitching.  Here is Snoozin and what I have done so far.  I will have an update tomorrow of what I am stitching now.

I am working on the branch to the left and hoping to get the chickadee done tonight.  Thanks for being my followers and a special thanks for all your comments.  But wait need to include a pic of my furbabies : )

This is Munchkin who has passed over the rainbow bridge.  She was a munchkin cat with the short legs and was so tiny. RIP my sweet Munchkin.

Happy Stitching!

How Was Your Thursday???

My Thursday was OK nothing really exciting happened today but the weather was beautiful and sunny, not to humid today.  Last night went out to bring Guy in and saw a baby skunk which was soooo cute!  Didn't spray but I think skunks that young can't spray.  Didn't stay long enough for me to take a pic.  No stitching so far tonight but the night is young : )  Need a photo,  Hmmm lets see....

Graybee who is now over the rainbow bridge and Guy when he was still a babe : )

Graybee is the solid grey was such a sweetheart.  Hope everyone is doing well!

Contest Prize is on its way to Sharine!!

Sharine your prize is on its way!  I sent it out today!  With all my time getting my daughter ready for Bryant University haven't been around.  I do hope you enjoy your prize.  Please when it arrives let us know here.  Thanks : )  I have put in some stitches in my Cocker Spanials Watching Birds.  Here is my last update an underneath is my new update.  Of course, I do need to show one of my fur babies : )

March 2012

August 22, 2012

Punkin

Happy Stitching Everyone!!

We Have A Winner!!!!

Well, I know this is a little late but I had a hectic beginning of my week!  My DH pulled a name out of the hat and the winner is...........................................................
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....................................................................................................................................sharine!!!!!
Congratulations Sharine!!! Please send my your snail mail address so I can send your prize!   Thanks so much for all that participated and getting me to 100 members : )  Stay tune for the next giveaway!  Of cause I cannot not have a pic so here is my Boots when he was a little guy!

Happy Stitching everyone!!!

100 Followers Contest!!!

I have reached 100 followers so time for a contest!  Thanks so much for the help creating this contest.  Ok, everyone that comments on this post or my other posts in this blog will be in my contest.  Deadline is  Sunday August 12th at midnight eastern time.  I will put them in a hat and my DH will pull the winner.  The prize is a secret, shhh but it will pertain to cross stitch.  Good Luck everyone!  Oh I just need to post a pic looks to dull without it, lol

Felice in trouble again!!! lol

100 Followers, well 101 Now, LOL

First I want to say thanks for following me : )  I said I would have a contest when I reached 100 followers.  Would love you input on how to set the contest up?  How is it done on other blogs?  I will also go look at other blogs to get an idea.  Haven't been stitching lately.  Maybe will stitch a little on the Cockers watching the birds tonight.  Happy Stitching everyone!

We Have A Winner In The 123 GC giveaway!!!

The Winner is Valerie Coleman!  She guessed the right answer!  Enjoy your 123GC and Happy Stashing : ) The answer was Dimensions Spirit of Santa Ornaments..  Here is a pic

The pattern I was working on is the third ornament on the top : )  Great detective work Val! lol

Now we are 3 from 100 members!  On to the next Give-Away!

123 Contest Update and More!

Well I have worked on the Mystery Stitch and have an update!  Anyone have an idea yet?

Took a vacation day today and enjoyed the pool.  It was a beautiful day in the 80s today.  I baked some awesome Mocha Crackle Cookies. YUM!!!

Have a couple of pics of my adopted ferals, Puss and Batman.

Here is Puss

She is mentally challenged but adorable!  She cannot see well and her abilities are limited.

Here is my sweet Batman! He is another adorable one : )

They are two of my rescued feral turned pets.

I can hold Puss but it is limited on her terms.  Batman, I can pet him constantly but cannot hold him. Batman has come along way though since we couldn't get near him for months.

Update on 123 Mystery Contest!!!

I have stitched more on this pattern!  Any idea yet??  Happy Stitching everyone!  Oh please check out my Contest page for Hints : )

95 Friendly Followers! Give Away When I reach 100!

I am almost at 100 friendly followers!  My 100th follower will win a prize from me : )  And yes it will be stitchy related lol.

Here is my Orchid plant it has been blooming since April!  First year ever having them.  Wow they last a long time!

Here are my Morning Glorys they are going wild and decided to take over my umbrella, lol.

I have a question for all of you!  This is my Mystery plant.  It is growing quite fast and I do not know what it is.  A friend of mine got them from a yard sale which then there was nothing blooming.  So she gave them to me and said maybe something will grow lol.  I have two of the big ceramic clay pots and the leaves look to be at least 12 inches wide or more.  Then there are some smaller leaves with green and red without the white.  Anyone know what type of plant this is?  Will show more pics as the plant gets bigger.  If that is possible, lol.

Well, last I want to show you what we had for dinner tonight.  Homemade Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, YUM!!

Seriously now, back to stitching : )

Update On Contest!!!

I have added a contest page to my blog so you need to go there for all hints which will help you guess my mystery stitch!  Here is the newest update!

Good Luck and Happy Stitching!

Good News!!

Ashli as I mentioned in my retired blog got accepted in Bryant University with a 12 thousand dollar scholarship per year but after she went to orientation for two days we got a BIG surprise!!  She is getting 22 thousand scholarship per year for majoring in med !  We are so excited!!  She is so so happy! Here is a pic of her.  Dosen't she look happy, lol : )  Just had to share that with all my stitching friends!

I Am Finally Back!!!!

Took FOREVER!!!  I was having so many issues with Blogger in which I lost this blog!  I finally got it back and I am so happy.  I missed all of you.  You might see a duplicate post if you have joined my new blog since I will be transferring what is there to here and then deleting it.  I also have a Mystery Contest to win a $10.00 123 GC which I will be posting over here now.  Now back to close the other account.
Happy Stitching everyone!

Not Happy with Fire and Ice

I am not liking the colors!  Will post an update after my frog visit! Grrrr!!!!  To help my stitching madness I am posting a kitty pic which always helps calm me down.  This is Felice with Buddy my adorable Ferals but now non-ferals lol

Stitching On Fire & Ice Today

Today it is sunny and in the high 60's!  Will be sitting on the deck stitching my Wip Fire & Ice from Kustom Krafts. Plenty of light out there to stitch on black. I have already stitched 376 stitches done so far.  Doesnt look like much yet.  I am stitching on the right side of his face.  This is a fairly easy stitch.

Hope everyone is have a wonderful Sunday!

No Sah Has it Been That Long!!!

I am so sorry I have not posted since sometime in February!  It was not intentional!!  First off the weather has been awesome!  70's here in RI is very rare!!!  But I will take it and I love it!!!  We went for a ride today since the temps were in the 70's.  We had a great time! Visited my brother and my Uncle today.  Havent seen them in months!  Had a great time!!  Well, stitched on Cocker Spanials Watching Birds today and put in over 150 stitches here is my progress
Her is my last update

here is my update

You see here I have done more of the curtain and working on the leaves.
Happy Stitching!