Pink Sabrina update ......

My conversion is coming along nicely.... I will post the conversion but am still working on the beads ..... I may be cheating on her with a HAED..... Catch me is calling loudly..... I may make her my Sunday project. 

Wipocalypse and......

I'm a bit late I meant to post last night but I got mesmerized by the full moon......at one point it looked close enough to reach out and touch! I posted Holly © Mirabilia a bit early but here she is again in all of here glory!!!! I'm thinking of getting Jill Rensel to frame her! And next is Heaven Above © Midsummmer Nights Dream which got a bit of attention this past month as well!!!! 

I am focusing the next month on my HAED's in particular Captive by Marta Dahlig.....the mermaids had me for 2 months and now she is getting loud and I picked her up yesterday and it felt so good to be stitching her again ! I actually did quite a  bit and plan to continue tonight....I've ordered another one that I plan to start as soon as I get it.....Red Riding Hood by Alexandra Dawe . I have learned when they call you must answer!!!!! 

Simply Pictures......

A picture post......and more.....

Its been a long while since I've been around! but not to worry the migraines have been at bay and I've been knitting and stitching up a storm! I unfortunately don't have the pictures of the Christmas presents I sent but there's more....
First the knitting.......

This is a small slinky scarf that I feel is like a piece of jewelry!!!!!

this is a cowl made from the most interesting yarn ...

This is a scarf made from cha cha yarn...don't you love the name...

This is from a Nicky Epstein© book I just left off the roses with this color!!!!! 

And this is the shawl I made !!! My second ever project!!! 

Next the stitching.....or should I say the HAED's....Ive become rather obsessed by them.....I have 12-13 in my stash.....

First is Catch Me© or Charlotte as I like to call her

Lots of blocks of color in this one.....

And next is Tower of Stoney Wood©

Lots of confetti stitching but equally fun!!!!!

I have a new blog with a friend who may be more obsessed with HAED's than I am....but I think that's a good thing!!!! It's called  Stitching Insanity: a HAED Story . So come visit with us!!!!

Soon I hope

I have been planning this blogpost in my head for days now! Unfortunately I am working every other day and have had just enough energy to read and keep up with everyone's posts. I must say I miss posting! I have no pictures to show since minimal stitching has occurred. But hopefully that will change as of tonight! I have been working on Fairy Moon and plan to take Tower of Stoney Wood to SP tomorrow and work on that and this time I won't forget that symbols chart!!!

I finally got my Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine with Nora's new Trick or Treat Fairy!!!!! Here's a picture of her again.. I have all the thread and beads together and am going to do some floss tosses tonight and at SP tomorrow so I will be sure to post the pictures and see what everyone thinks!!!!!!! And since this was Nora's second chart in CS&N I went ahead and subscribed to the magazine. I also got JCS Halloween ornament issue and must say I am loving it as well....so another subscription there also!

I'm off to tea and fabric gathering so stay tuned for a floss toss post......

I am grateful for choice in my life.....

Have you ever.............

I am somewhat rested from my stretch at work although I'm still napping daily. Aren't naps just wonderful?? As to my post title I got already for SP stitching group this wednesday and arrived and went to get my HAED out to stitch on and I had everthing but the chart symbols! I have never done that before but luckily I had something else to stitch on.......more on that soon. I had little choice but to start something new.....

Here is A Cinderella Sampler that I stitched on while in NY.... I am loving it so. And next is my HAED....The Tower at Stoney Wood........ For the last 2 days I've been at work on the black. Isn't it beautiful?? I'm doing it on 25ct Lugana over one and truly love it. Which I guess is good since this is only the beginning........I am working on pages 1 and 2 at the same time. It seems to keep the flow going.....

As to DH's plane arrival and puppy's trip to the airport....all went well. DH got in at 1:30 am and I got to bed at 3 am and yes much to my great surprise I went to work at 7am.....but that night I was in bed by 9pm and slept through to 8am missing my dental appointment. Puppy enjoyed all of the new smells at the airport but with all of the new smells she hardly noticed DH.......about halfway home in the car she finally acknowledged him!!!!!

I must add that I was nominated by Noreen for a blogging award!!! Thank you so much and here humbly nominate all of my readers and those that are in my google reader!!!!!! I hope that is alright since I am so behind on things and am trying to pare down my computer time to give me more stitching time!!!!!! I'm off to get a cup of tea and a bit of dinner.

I am grateful for days off and afternoon naps............

An Anniversary of Sorts.....

I really should be at work today......but I had such a migraine. I think it's been coming for about two weeks now if that's possible. I am finally feeling better after having to leave work at 1 pm instead of the usual 7:30pm. I have been taking meds every 8 hours and sleeping lots.......so no stitching but hopefully later. No pool either since the bright sun is still bothering my eyes. It feels as if I'm walking through a cloud or tissue paper...does that make any sense??? It's just how I am post migraine. Thanks for listening!

I have some progress to show and with any luck PR's Fairy Celebration 3 will be done by tonight! But in the meantime here she is before I add the beads.....my little personalization since she doesn't call for beads but I've done it for the first two and since eventually they will be all framed on one wall together I want them to share the beading! Here she is.... She is on PTPlus 32ct Kermit linen using a purple overdyed #1158 from Threadworks. So stay tuned for the finish in the next few days! I'm not sure I posted my start on The Tower of Stoneywood....a HAED.....so here it is.... Isn't it pretty! I see many hours devoted to it!!!!

Oh wait it's my blogaversary today!!!!! It's 2 years that I've been blogging!!!!! I have "met" many wonderful people and must say that the stitching blogging community is wondeful! Now if I was a bit more organized I would have thought of something fun to do but alas I didn't......it's just me stitching and blogging in my way!

Oh and I spoke with an old friend from NY today! That was really a bright spot since we've known each other for over 20 years and have been dear friends for almost that long! It's amazing with friends like that you can just pick up the phone and no matter how much time has passed it's like we spoke yesterday!!!!! He reminded me of the fun stuff we used to do in NYC and instead of making me sad I smiled!!!! His one comment was "you made yourself happy" and it's true. I may see him on my NY trip in a few weeks anyway I hope too!!!!!! I have another friend who is having surgery tomorrow so please keep her in your thoughts! I wish I could be there with her but I'll be there in spirit.

Off to watch DVD's and possibly stitch......

I am grateful for friends old and new and the joy they bring to my life......

Promises and stash

I have kept my promise to post today!!!! I did get a full blown migraine yesterday but took my Relpax and it was on it's way out all that was left was the tingling in my neck which is a sure sign of its demise!!!! I took it easy today having breakfast outside and stitching a bit in the afternoon. Then it was off to Pilates Mat class. I do like it but I'm still adjusting since it doesn't involve equipment like the reformer or chair but is all you!!!! I am a bit sore but it feels good. Then after walk around the neighborhood with my puppy the evening is mine since DH is at work. So now that I've filled you in on my day on to pictures!!!

First the stash as promised..... . This appealed to me since reading Jane Austen! I am so liking LHN all of a sudden!!! And another HAED... I have no intention of starting this one anytime soon but it so reminded me of the Elves in Lord of The Rings that I couldn't resist especially during this weeks sale on charts. I read LOTR about nine yes nine times and loved it more with each read.....It reminds me of the scene where the elves are leaving MiddleEarth......And lastly my first Chatelaine.... I simply fell in love with the colors and have no intention of starting this one yet either but I will have it when the mood strikes......Someone at SP yesterday said "did you see all the beads on it?" I just thought it was too beautiful to care about the enormous amount of beads.....

And my new start as of tonight..... It is PR's Fairy Celebration 3. I had the fabric in my stash it's PTPlus 32ct Kermit!!!! And the thread is from Threadworks a really pretty overdyed purple. And since Fairy day is June 24th it seems appropriate to start! Now to get fairy celebration 2 done as well. If you may recall I did Fairy Celebration 1 twice.......

I was thinking of stopping my FOTM from Silkweavers but then I got this beautiful piece and think maybe not just yet.... It Poltergeist 32ct Lugana... the color is a soft pale purple and oh so luscious!!!!

I am grateful for quiet days off and stitching.....

Where oh where.....

I have no idea why I haven't posted except to say that I have been stitching! I feel better the migraines have been minimal although I have one now but I will not let it win. I will nap after posting this. I hope all is well with everyone and want to start by saying Thank You for all of the lovely comments that I have received!!! I so appreciate them!!!!!!!

I did start The Tower of Stoney Wood!!! And I am loving it!!!!! And Fairy moon is coming along. I picked up Cirque on friday when a friend was over and have been focusing on it. I told you I was stitching a lot! I have 2 friends that I work with and they happen to stitch as well so we do impromptu get togethers. And I am happy to say they have both joined the wednesday stitching group at SP!!!!! Speaking of SP they are having their 5th anniversary with a month long celebration!!! Each week is a new sale during June. This week was charts!!!! I got another HAED that I have been eyeing for a while. I also got my first Chatelaine.......aren't you happy Deb !!! Along with one other one by LHN!!!!! I will post pictures most likely tomorrow.....

We have a group of us within the stitching group that are reading Jane Austen as a read along and we had our first luncheon yesterday!!!! We had such fun!!!! On another note I watched Capote with Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote all I can say is wow!!! I loved every minute and PSH was spectacular! I went out and bought a copy of In Cold Blood...I have never read it and am looking forward to starting it maybe tonight! Not a light read but I've been meaning to read it since last summer so here goes......

And for anyone who hasn't seen the new Nora Corbett Fairy Letters ...Here they are .....A, B, and C.....I had planned to do Mdesigns Celtic letters for my nieces and SIL as a belated thank you gift for sharing my wedding day as bridesmaids and best woman but now I plan to do these!!!!! I have the C on order and of course the J for myself when it comes out!!! Thank you again Nora for such lovely patterns to cross stitch.

I am grateful for my love of counted cross stitch......

Happy day

Well after working the 3 day weekend and it not being a typical quiet holiday weekend. I was exhausted yesterday so I just vegged and enjoyed the spa! I switched tuesday for monday since they were short and got the time and a half for working the holiday and then an added bonus of 3 days off in a row. I have been feeling tired lately and not even up to my usual...I even cancelled Pilates today so now I have 2 sessions to make up. Today was stitching group and then I went to get my hair done.....it always amazes me just how quickly the roots start showing up!!! I treated myself to a pedicure today it's been ages since I had one and with it being the summer and all so I now have pretty coral/orange shiny toenails that make me happy!!!! I started yesterday morning making breakfast for DH and myself and this is how the eggs broke in the bowl!!!! I simply couldn't resist so I took a picture...cute???

Now on to other stitchy things......I have a picture of my other HAED that I talked about last post it's Fairy Tea Party.... I adore this pattern! I actually sent this out as a Christmas card one year so was thrilled to find it as a HAED pattern! Next is my gift from my stitching friends for hosting the 1st Annual Stitchin' complete with fairy charm...the gift was very much appreciated !!!! And the silver charm And lastly I have a Fairy Moon update.... The fabric is by HLC and is 32ct Starry Night!!!! I am still loving stitching on this. Since I worked on monday I didn't get a chance to start The Tower of Stoney Wood by HAED but either tonight or tomorrow I plan on it. I pick up some new Q-snaps so I'm all set!!!!! Rebecca is a new blogger and she commented on my last post. She is doing some wonderful stitching and so if you like wander over to her blog and say hi!!!!! I'm off to a cup of tea and stitching since DH is at work so I get the night to myself!!!!

I am grateful for quiet nights of stitching..........

Updates.....

I don't know where the week has gone..... I have been feeling better but the migraine has been lurking all week but I've managed to keep it from coming back! I'm really not sure if it was the migraine or my chronic paroxysmal headache (CPH) so I've been alternating meds. And it seems to be working. Let me say thanks to all who commented for the good wishes to feel better. I so appreciate it! I do believe stitchers are a special group of caring individuals!!! Thank so very much!!!! I have gotten quite a bit of stitching done. I just haven't been up to posting or being on the computer.

My first update is about my 1st Annual Stitchin! It was wonderful with lots of food fun and friendship!!!! The weather was wonderful so until the afternoon we were outside under the deck for eating great food and of course stitching. Here is a group shot... And yes there is a man there as well..he is a new stitcher that I work with and fit right in with the group. We had so much fun. The stitching group is so very special to me. A few people weren't able to be there and were missed very much. So Margaret and Mae and Cheryl there is next year to look forward too!!! And Deb we all look forward to your joining us next year!!! At the end of the afternoon they gave me a present for hosting the party. A new chart that is so me!!!!! Picture to come next post!! Thank you ladies!!!!!

I have an update on Fairy Moon as well. I am so loving stitching this chart it is just flowing...... and Isn't she just so pretty!!!!! I have to look up the name of the fabric...next post I promise! I love stitching her.

I have a picture of my dear furbaby Storm... She behaved so well with all of my friends and everyone loved her......

I spent the afternoon pulling threads for A Tower at Stoney Wood by HAED..... I will start this on Monday!!! I have one other HAED going as well Fairy Tea Party......not a whole lot done but I really should get it into my loose rotation..... She is the little bluish blob in my sidebar under WIP's.....

I am grateful for my stitching friends......

A new start..a finish and more...lots of pictures....

There are lots of pictures in this post. Let me start by saying that I started and finished a piece this week!!!!! Actually I started it on the 29th of April and finished on the 4th of May. I meant to post the start separately but here they both are and the finish . It is supposed to be finished as a pinkeep and came with all of the supplies to do it. Oh and it's name is Pink Dress from Mary Kathryn at ehandcrafts. It was a joy to work on!!!

I never did post my framed Shepard's Bush so here is Fear Not .

We did really well in our bowling league this year coming in 4th!!!! I took my winnings and got some really cool things. First up is a necklace that I had on layaway since a little while after my surgery sort of my gift to myself for having the surgery and coming out strong......the picture isn't that great. I love it!!!! and next is a pair scissors that I've had my eye on for a few months.......Sajou scissors!!!! They are shaped like the Eiffel Tower and are so incredibly sharp!!!! drumroll please....... aren't they lovely!

Yes I have still more to post..... I posted that I won a contest on the Mirabilia Stitchers board and I received my prize from Sparklies last week hand dyed fabric and threads.... and . I have to say that Kate from Sparklies was wonderful and so very nice. I have plans for the thread! My first ever Little House Needleworks designs..... and They are monochromatic designs and I'm deciding on the fabric tomorrow I have it narrowed down to 2 or 3 pieces including my Silkweaver FOTM from this month. So much to do. And with any luck my HAED will be in tomorrow at my LNS ....so a new start is in my future and oh wait I have fabric for Fairy Moon as well!!! I'm rambling so I'll end here and getting myself a cup of tea and stitch for a while!

I am grateful for choice in my life..........