Wow....

Wow amazing feels like just yesterday I posted but it was about 2 weeks ago...... I've been busy between work and my brothers/niece's visit that I have been rather neglectful of my poor dear blog!!! At the moment I really need to be in bed but am posting since if I don't another week may just slip by.....

My brother's visit was good as always. He is such an easy guest and the coffee pot is always fresh with him visiting!!! My nice from California also visited while her dad was here and we had a wonderful time!!!!! A trip to my LNS was necessary as she was in need of a new project.....and as usual she knew exactly what she wanted!!!! Here is an early picture of her start.... and yes she once again picked out an overdyed material and overdyed floss...it will be a tree that I always looked at so I'm glad that she's stitching it up! Her stitching is so neat and even and thanks to technology I can see her progress and so can you! She promises more pics when she has more done....

Here's a quick picture that Dh made me snap when we were in NY recently....
The road sign leading to his Westchester house always a must stop for him and me!

And here's a finish My everything © The Sampler Girl. That I had recently and plan to take it to the framer later today since it is DH's bday present in August.....and it's been done for weeks...truly amazing! And a closeup of my new signature at the bottom although now that I see it the picture is all that good.....a dear friend from SP wednesday stitching group worked it out for me and I just love it! Thanks again Adele!!!!!

I am grateful for friends and family....

May your needle fly through your fabric.........

A second finish for 2009

I am completely thrilled that I have finished Cinderella Sampler by WHS ....So here are a few pictures of the completed piece ........I added our initials and year that we met to the top space.........and the wedding photo... I added our wedding date on the side of the groom! It's my own personalized wedding sampler and DH just loves it!!!!!! As do I !!!!!

My brother's trip was wonderful but too too short unfortunately! We did manage an overnight trip to see his daughter/my niece in California which was so fun! I drove there and he drove back! We did dinner in Santa Monica (I think??) and the next morning we had breakfast in Venice Beach almost right on the water! I got my beach fix and it restored my soul! I do miss the beach but with her in California I foresee many trips!!!! Here's just one picture of the ocean.... . We are planning a quick trip to Disneyland next week so hopefully my niece will be able to join us! Oh and while she was here for Easter she went through my stash and now has more patterns!!!! Her heart is coming along beautifully.........she now has a job so it's a little slow going . Oh and we totally surprised my brother/her father with her being here for Easter!!!! It was a good Easter and wonderful week!!!!!

I am grateful for the joy in my life....

May your needle fly through your fabric.........

On bended knee......

I have had a wonderful day just busy enough but I got things accomplished which is always a good thing! I had a good Pilates workout and even took Storm to the dogpark.....now I have the evening to myself and yes I will be stitching!

First up is a small bit of progress on Cinderella sampler..... hence the title of my post! Does anyone else find it a bit daunting to come up with a catchy post title! I find most times it either hits me like this one or I'm searching and then choose a boring one!

I have some progress on Scary Scraps by Mosey 'N Me..... I am doing the metallics at the same time for the first time and it's working out.....the pumpkin face was a bit scary without the eyes and mouth! And as promised a picture of the model photo I am liking the 30ct fabric after Cinderella which is on 36ct! I know this is a weekly SAL but I wanted to get the pumpkin done!

And now some more progress pictures that my niece sent of her project... and !!!!! I couldn't be more impressed! And the good news is she is planning another visit soon!!!!!! May be time for another visit to my LNS!!!!!

Well that's all for now...I'm off to stitch and have a big cup of tea!

I am grateful for warm sunny days and family........................

May your needle fly through your fabric.........

Finally...

I am happy to report that we picked up my car today!!! Only about 6 weeks later and it's perfect. The insurance was still dragging their heels but hubby dealt with the situation and Harry (my car's name) is sitting in his spot in our garage!!!!

I had a wonderful visit with my brother and niece.....2 shows, Red Rock and lots of pool lounging and playing!!!! I have to say that the Cirque show we saw KA was good not great although the stage was phenomenal at times it was vertical and they were performing on it!!! My only issue and it's mine is that it's like work figuring out the storyline...and out of the 4 of us ...I got it. Dinner at Wolgang Puck's was outstanding****. I miss them so much but we manage to keep in touch!!

I have been stitching just haven't updated the photos lately... I am hearing a UFO/WIP calling to me and it's not Sleeping Beauty as I had thought it was but Petal Fairy! So as soon as I have a free scroll rod or maybe not she is coming out!!!! I am also thinking of doing a HAED or Mystic Stitch design!!! I may be ready.....what is your opinion?? Tomorrow is stitching group at SP so I'm bringing the patterns and will ask the sage advice of the ladies!!! Oh and tomorrow night also is the start of our bowling league!!! So it'll be a busy fun day!!! Oh Storm (puppy) and I had a great walk around the neighborhood tonight after Pilates....I love watching her and seeing what she find to be interesting or smell worthy! I finally mastered another Pilates move called "long spine short spine" that felt good! Off to stitch and a big cup of Earl Grey.........

I am grateful for hubby and how he cares for me..........
Edited to correct...It was not Petal fairy calling to me but Feather Fairy!!! And she is in my sidebar....