Just re-released as individual pattern leaflets are my "A Bird For All Seasons" series:
Today I slept in longer than Patrick. That really surprised me. Usually I'm up way before he is. But I put my "blinders" on at 5 am and went back to sleep.
We pretty much had a relaxing day. We watched TV and Netflix.
I made a plum tart today. It had marzipan in it. Patrick went to the store and bought it for me. Then I made the tart. I guess I'm still one of those that doesn't like fruit pies, and having this as a tart wasn't any better. I really didn't care ...
For today, I have a free Little Peacock Cross Stitch pattern:
Last week I started something new. It's a mystery Halloween bookmark from the Victoria Sampler Chat Group on Facebook.
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I'm little by little re-publishing some of my cross stitch patterns. It's tedious but eventually I'll get them all done and available again. And, there will be new designs soon!!!
For now, I just released the Crinoline Ladies:
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| Cross Stitch Crinoline Ladies |
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| Cross Stitch Autumn Cat |
As per several requests, I have made the 1st Panels of The Never Ending Sampler available in full as both professionally printed leaflets and Instant PDF Downloads!
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| The Never Ending Sampler Panel 1 |
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| The Never Ending Sampler Panel 2 |
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| The Never Ending Sampler Panel 3 |
This morning I was up shortly after Patrick left. I had a phone call. I called the number back and it sounded like a kid - so guessing they dialed the wrong number and he/she was calling his/her parents. Wasn't too thrilled to get a call that early but all's good.
I called Faye about going to the Museum tomorrow to see if we can get a group for QOV in there. That way we won't have to go 45 mins once a month to a meeting. Plus we can get more personal down here. The ...
Yesterday started out with quilting at moms. There were 5 of us. I was able to get more quilting done on Katt's black and white quilt. It's about half way now. I'm really excited about getting more done.
I left moms around 2 pm. I had to stop and get some stuff at Walmart. I bought Sophie some dishes for her food. Then I also go a bug for her to play with. She loved it!
Patrick made it home and then we were off to the casino. The good news is that we made some money ...
This morning I enjoyed being able to sleep. I didn't have anyone to bug me and I didn't have to be on a time frame. Love that!
So, I got a few things done. I cooked another apple sauce. It turned out really good. And it was even better for supper.
I did work on my cross stitching, and even pulled a WIP out to work on.
Today I was up early and ready to go.....or I thought. I looked up at the time and had 45 mins to get to Olympia. That didn't include stopping at the bank to deposit some money....
So, I arrived right on time! I was able to find a seat and was surprised at how many showed up today. Then I realized they were presenting 2 quilts today. That was hard on me. I cried through both of them, remember dad. Both of the men who got the quilts, had served from 21 to 30 years in the military ...
Thought I'd let you know that I'm little by little making my Cross Stitch designs available on Etsy as Instant Digital PDF Downloads.
I just added these Inspirational Samplers yesterday:
Today I was able to sleep in, after I made Patrick shut his phone off. He has reminders on Monday that start at 7 am! He sets it for his meetings on Monday. He didn't want to go shut if off, but I told him before he came back to bed to go shut it off.
After enjoying sleeping in, I was up and ready to go. We went to the movie "Stinking Rich Asians." I saw JoAnn from quilting there too! It was really good A love story, and there were only 2 guys in the theater! lol ...
Today I really, really, wanted to sleep in. I got to for a little bit....and then the phone dings with a text!!! Oh, and more came as the time went on. Which means I needed to get up. Annndddd I really wanted to sleep.
I was up and getting a few things picked up. I noticed the house was really looking bad and mom was coming over. So, I started laundry and got a few things done. Then I worked on the Danish Pastries.
It's a little challenging to do crazy quilting where I am at the moment. I just don't have the space to spread out. Despite the challenge, I've been wanting to make something happy for my cousin Kim. She too has had her share of stress these last few years.
Kim loves Halloween so I started out my making a small cross stitch Halloween piece. The design is by The Prairie Schooler and I think it's from a few years back. Anyway, I pieced a 9 inch block in happy orange colors and appliqued the cross stitch ...
Today I decided I wouldn't go to moms. I just wanted to enjoy the day to myself. Lately, I'm getting selfish with my time. Probably won't have it when Patrick retires in 9 months. So, I need to enjoy as much as I can before then.
I played some games this morning. I enjoyed time with Sophie as well. Worked on laundry and slowly getting caught up.
Then in the afternoon I decided to work on my cross stitching instead of working on the genealogy.
This is it everyone! The final band for Panel 3 of the Never Ending Sampler:
We're nearing the end of Panel 3 of the Never Ending Sampler. I think we've been working on this for 2 years now, right? Lot's more to go! But for now, I have Band #15.
First, the entire Panel 3 sampler so far:
Today I really didn't want to get out of bed, but I did. I needed to get ready for our Brazilian embroidery group. I had the egg cartons ready for Sandy. I got my stuff together and was out the door a little late. Partly because I called the dentist to set an appointment to find out what was so painful in my mouth
I arrived before Sandy (1). Sandy (2) was already there with Pat and another gal that comes round during the summer time We had a good meeting and we are thinking of advertising for Rita ...
Today was one of those days of relaxing! A day I really enjoy!
Started out with getting up and playing a few games. Then when Patrick finally got up (because he got a call), the day got going.
I took a couple apples from outside and made an "Apple Pull Bread" that took some time. Patrick needed the oven for his roast, but we worked it out. Not only was the roast cooking, so was my bread. It turned out pretty good. I didn't have much, but will have some in the morning for breakfast.
While that was going ...
