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..........

Where should I be??

Hi everyone!!! I hope your day is as peaceful as mine. I have company from NY...my DH's brother, wife and nephew. We are having so very much fun. I've said this before but I'll say it again she truly is more like a sister to me!!!! Their visit came at a perfect time since I was feeling so homesick!!!! They wanted to do all the touristy things and so they went to Hoover Dam today and I am staying home. I really thought about going but felt I needed to rest since we are going out to dinner tonight at my all time favorite restaurant...Olives at The Bellagio and last night it was dinner at Nora's and sightseeing and a bit of shopping at Caesars!!!! It is fun being a tourist with them. DH was a bit upset I stayed home but my SIL understood since I still tire easily and wasn't able to get the whole week off from work for their visit. So I am working thursday and friday this week. Tomorrow my SIL and I are going shopping by ourselves and I am so looking forward to it!!!! In addition we are picking up Miraculous Birth Sampler from the framers during the day. This way she will be able to take it home with her and give it her cousin for Mother's day!!!! I didn't even realize it but it worked out perfect!!!!!! I will take a picture of the final framed piece and post it next week!!! I'm off to stitch and finish the pecan pie I'm baking!!!

But first here's a picture of my Red Thread which is up to date for April......

Oh and I keep forgetting to post that I won a contest over at the Mirabilia Stitchers board last month or so. I won hand dyed fabric and 5 skeins from Sparklies . I'll be sure to post them when they arrive since she is putting them in the mail tomorrow!!!!!!

I am grateful for family.....