It's Been a Very Long Time

So much has happened since I posted last.  First off, no, DH has not found another job as of yet.  He had an interview two weeks ago for one that would be perfect--full time middle school math tutor at a charter schools here in town.  It's just a few blocks from our house and would be just the job for him.  We've been anxiously waiting to hear something.

STITCHING UPDATES

I have managed a little stitching since I posted last, but actually not very much, considering my last post was May 5 and today is June 25! 

Oakhaven Months SAL (I haven't done June yet)

Spring Sampler SAL - Page One Complete

Bittersweet Moon by Blackbird Designs

for Blackbird Designs Summer SAL

HAED Dragon Luck SK SAL

(I've made further progress since this

photo was taken)

TUSAL - 5/21/10

(More than a month late posting this!)

Also, I could have sworn I took

a mid-June photo of my TUSAL

I have one more start, but don't have a photo yet.  It's "Frugal Samplings" by Waxing Moon Designs. 

I'm doing 'Use It Up.'  It will look like this when it's finished: 

I've just made a smalls start on the top left border so far.

GARDEN PRETTIES

Our yard is full of beautiful blooms of all varieties.  I can't help myself, but I'm out snapping photos nearly every day!  So, I'll share some of them with you.

Bouquet of Roses from my Garden

that I brought to work last week:

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A few of these next photos are late blooming tulips from our front yard.

I'll save photos of the vegetable garden for next time. 

ILCS SUMMER EXCHANGE

I participated in a recent exchange on the ILCS Yahoo group.  You were supposed to stitch an ornament that representated summer to you for your partner in the exchange.  Here's the ornie I received from Emily:

Wonder how she knew how much I love flowers?  :)

To me, summertime always means watermelon, so here's the ornie I did for Emily:

A fun exchange.....

THERE'S A NEW FROG IN TOWN....

Several weeks ago, I received the cutest card and my very own thread picker from Lisa.  Isn't this frog adorable?!

I liked him so well, I ordered several from her.  They should be arriving soon...can't wait to see what she's come up with.

This entry has gone on and on and on, and I haven't even said anything about Mother's Day, our trip over Memorial Day, and so many other things.  Guess those will have to wait for another time.

I'm so close to 75 followers.  I've decided once I get to 75, I'll host another giveaway, so stay tuned.

Until next time,

Happy Stitching!

Vicki in CO

I'm Baaaackkk!!!!

Hi Everyone!  I can hardly believe it has been over a year since I updated my blog. Life certainly gets in the way of fun. Only a day back on the ILCS list and I feel like I've come 'home'---so great to see all those familiar names. I didn't realize how much I was missing everyone! Wow!

This past year, life has centered around getting back to the routine of working full time, and coping with the chronic pain from my back injury.

In January, I decided I needed to get out and DO something again, so I re-joined the local Quilt Guild, That has kept me busy, since I have been newsletter editor this year. I've taken several classes through the Guild and have learned some fun new quilting things.

We have spent lots of time and money on our home this past year...lots of new landscaping and flowers, new garage door and opener, interior and exterior paint, new storage shed, new desk for my office/sewing room, and on and on.....I'm great at supervising these projects, but the majority of the physical labor falls on my sweet hubby.

We have a new fur baby... a golden retriever we named Murphy. He was born on December 14, 2008. He is such an energetic, fun addition to our family! I did obedience training with him this spring and he graduated Puppy Class on April 22.

I will post more photos in my photo area when I get a chance. Meanwhile, I can't wait to get back to doing some cross stitching again! I am in the process of finishing up a lap-sized quilt from a class I took on Saturday; still need to do the borders and binding. I'll post photos once it's complete.

Till next time....Happy Stitching!