I Hate Winter

Sorry for not posting in a week.  I thought we were on the upswing from being sick, but was I wrong.  My daughter got a sinus infection and then my son got one.  My daughter got antibotics and got better, until last Friday night.  She started running a temp and coughing that sounded like a seal. I took her to the doctor this morning and found out she has Croup.  I feel so bad for her and wish there was something more I could do to make her feel better and then on top of it, I got a cold and don't feel like doing much.  I HATE WINTER!  I want all these germs gone and my kiddos and I better.

I have managed a little stitching, but not much.

 This cute piece arrived in the mail today from Dalene in South Africa.  We were partners in the 123 Stitch Valentine Day Exchange and this is what I received. I Love It!  I have her piece stitched and finished.  Just have to mail it and hoping to do that tomorrow.

This is the little piece I finished stitching last night.  It is a freebie from Cross Eyed Cricket called Wicked Kiss.  It is stitched on a piece of 32 ct. Lavendar fabric from my stash.  I used the recommended DMC floss and Krenkik braid.  Not sure how I am going to finish it off yet.

I did start Jolly from Miss Crescent's Crowne last night. The pattern can be found in the 2011 JCS Ornament Magazine.  Hoping to finish it up today and be back tomorrow with a picture.

Have to run.  Daughter is starting to cough again and need to help son with his homework.  

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

More New Starts

I have been busy with more new starts.  I am really enjoying this challenge and as I look through my stash, I find more that I want to stitch.  There needs to be more hours in the day.  Cooking and cleaning take to much time.

These are my starts for the pass few days.

 Give Thanks freebie from Plum Street Samplers on 35ct. Onyx from WDW

 Lizzie Kate Snowman '10 stitched on 28ct. Vineyard from the Cross Wing Collection

 A Spirited Mandala by Ink Circles.  The pattern can be found in the 2011 Halloween Collection Book from JCS.  I am stitching it on 32ct. Solar from Picture This Plus

Naughty or Nice by Blackbird Designs.  The pattern can be found in their Christmas Garden Leaflet.  Stitching on 35ct. Straw linen from WDW, using GAST and CC Threads.

 To Market To Market by The Sampler Girl.  I am stitching it on 35ct Straw from WDW.  Using DMC and GAST Threads.

 Heart in Hand What Makes Love.  35ct. Parchment linen from WDW using DMC Threads.

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Lizzie Kate Halloween.  35ct. Parchment with GAST and WDW threads.

Shepherds Bush Get Scared Kit.  Using the floss and fabric included with the kit

Hope everyone is getting lots of stitching done.  I am really having a great time and can't wait to pick out my next new starts.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching

All About?

My start for Day 10 of the UCJC is?

All About Halloween by Homespun Elegance

I am stitching it on 40 ct linen vintage yellow linen

I am using WDW thread Swamp Water

It is a really fun stitch.  As you can see from my starts this is going to be the year of Halloween stitching.  Halloween is my favorite and I have alot of Halloween patterns in my stash.  I am hoping to also get some Christmas ornaments stitched for my tree this year to.  So much to stitch and so little time.

Until Next Time

Happy Stitching