a second post in 2 days...

First I want to say thanks for all of the warm wishes I received after yesterdays post! I feel blessed to be a part of this community! I wish we could all sit down to tea and stitching together! The migraine got better and then worse this am but I am refusing to let it win! It is now a dull ache in my right temple. But enough of it let me show you what I completed today! Yes PR's Fairy Celebration 3 is stitched beaded and signed! It is done on 32ct PTPlus Kermit (one of my favorite colors) with an overdyed thread by threadworks in 1158 and overdyed purple. I absolutely adore this piece and look forward to doing FC2 and another one that she included in her catalogue! The fabric and thread is all picked out as well. I have also signed up for a secret RR....my first! But news on that will remain a secret for a while. Sorry to tease............

I'm off to a cup of tea and some stitching and a second watching of The Other Boleyn Girl which needs to be returned to Netflix and awaiting the first disc of The Tudors.......so exciting!!!!! I love anything to do with Anne Boleyn and have for years!

I am grateful for lazy days and cups of tea......

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......

Rather boring

Well I've wanted to post all day but something or the lack of time prevented the post. I have been rather boring today. Yesterday I went to the Saturday SP group and had fun and stitched a fair amount. Then it was a bit of shopping and to the poolside. I do love just relaxing on a raft in the pool which is a warm 86 degrees most days considering it was 111 degrees today....a nice warm dry heat. I did remember to hydate. I actually used my new pink goggles and did some laps today. And I did like it but my stamina is not great for swimming so that I'm going to work on this summer!!!!

I have no new pictures to share but Fairy Celebration 3 is coming along quickly. I will have more pictures by midweek so stay tuned. As I said I'm rather boring and it's time for bed so sweet dreams everyone!

I am grateful for joy and sunny days.....

The Star Returns

Hello all! I am happy to report a great Pilates workout today....my third this week! And to make it even better I mastered or shall we say remastered the Star position Mine didn't look quite so perfect but I'm working on it!!! I haven't been able to do it since my surgery in January but today was the day!!!!! I was thrilled as was my instructor!!!!!! My core is getting stronger and I can do more. It makes me confident and empowered (I love that word). On to stitching........

I am now the proud owner of Nora's Letter C !!!!! It will be for one of my nieces...she knows who she is!!!! I just have to find the perfect fabric......time to explore my stash! I am planning to do the letters C, M, K, G (and J for me) as they come out as belated Bridal gifts for my bridal party...it's an idea I've had for a while and at first I was going to do M-designs letters but then Nora stole my heart with her letters.

Next is PR's Fairy Celebration 3.... And here is my progress so far She is being done on PTPlus Kermit 32ct linen with a wonderful purple overdyed from Threadworks!!! I am loving stitching her. A bold color combo but it looks so beautiful!!! I will do FC2 next which is already kitted! And as an FYI Fairy Day is June 24th so let's get our wings ready and celebrate these wonderful beings!!!!!

Next is an update on Cirque...I finished the 3rd page in what seemed like record time.....

This week was week 3 of SP anniversary sale and they had fabric on sale so I managed a few pieces and also 3 scissor fobs (not on sale but what the hey!) from My Big Toe trunk show. A mermaid a castle and Cinderella.....pics next post..........Next week is threads on sale...... Oh and I got a new chart (no surprise there) by Willow Hill Samplings called Cinderella Sampler. I have the perfect fabric (from my stash) and will pick up the threads next week during the sale. I couldn't resist...my sister's nickname for me was Cinderella....I'll explain in a future post. And will add a picture as well of the chart! She will be my next start...

Thanks for stopping by and visiting with me!!!!

I am grateful for the time I had with my sister and my memories..........