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We're almost done with Panel 6 of The Never Ending Sampler.  There will be one more band which will be released next week.

I'll give everyone a little time to get caught up on the previous panels but I thought I'd share my ideas for Panel 7.

I'm trying to make these all different.  I don't want anyone getting bored!!  So for Panel 7, I will be working the design as a more traditional, antique style sampler.  I always call them "schoolgirl samplers".  Traditional sampler motifs along with an alphabet and probably a phrase regarding ...

Today was a quiet day.

Faye texted wanting to know if she could come pick up the backing and batting I cut for her. I asked her to give me an hour and then she could come any time. She came at 11 am. I had that and a few yards of fabric for her. She got the extra fabric from the red bolt. I also gave her some white on white and white on beige fabric. That should keep her busy for awhile. We chatted 6 feet away. I started out with the mask on, but took it off ...

Today I have the next band of the Never Ending Sampler ready!

This is Panel 6 Band 9:

This morning I was up early thanks to the sun.

I enjoyed a little time to myself. Then when I got going, laundry was on the list to do. I also wanted to get some dessert going.

I started out with beading on ths Polar Bear peyote beading. While I was starting to bead I thought I could get some dessert going. So while the machine was going I heard a thudded sound. Thought maybe my beater dropped. I kept going and Patrick was working on getting my machine fixed. I washed everything and he worked on my mixer. Come ...

What we’re working on…

• Kelli
  • Farm Life by Little House Needleworks
  • His Eye Is On the Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery
• Jo
  • Pins and Orts by Heartstring Samplery
  • Seeking Refuge by The Scarlet House
• Kayla
  • Sunburst Pineapple Doily
  • Tribute Socks

Face Masks

• Jo’s blog post
  • Pleated style
• Kayla’s classroom Facebook page
  • Olson style

Finishes

• Easter by Lizzie Kate
• Spring String by Lizzie Kate
• Flower and Garden Shawl (Ravelry)

Quilts

• Finish: Brick House
• Brick House Quilt Directions
• Bonnie Hunter’s Quilt Along
• Quilted Twins Quilt Along
• Temecula Quilt Company Quilt Along

Keepsakes Cross Stitch Shop

Today I was playing games. Then I got to work on my cross stitching.....with Patrick suggesting he needed some more dessert.

Then he suggested pretzels. So, I decided I would do the pretzels. They turned out pretty good, but they aren't "hard" but "soft" pretzels. I did like them. We had them with cheese.

This morning I enjoyed being able to sleep in. Sophie woke me at 2 am to get some TLC and she wasn't going anywhere for a good 20 mins or more. She hadn't done that in awhile.

We did our usual morning stuff. Then we watched TV. I worked on my family history getting it updated and working on the "Find A Grave" site to get a few things put together. I also got the photos for Vickie - mom's cousin (or step-cousin). I added a few of those to my tree and then worked on getting them ...

If you enjoy the Never Ending Sampler, I'm sure you'll love working on the Bird Sampler Series!

Today started out like it has over the last 3 weeks. It's hard to believe it's 3 weeks, because it feels like 5 weeks at times.

I called and talked to mom. We got going on her family. I received a message yesterday from a gal that was looking for more information on her family. It turned out that she was the daughter Orville Matheson (WWII Veteran) wasn't the father of. His wife - while he was at war - had an affair. So, before Orville came back or just after he came back, she let Orville's sister ...

If you're stitching on the Never Ending Sampler, we're on Panel 6 and this is Band 8:

The days are starting to run together lately. We don't have appointments and we don't need to be anywhere, so I really don't know what day it is half the time.

I did work on the laundry. I also got to work on my beading. The good news is that I'm at 417/446. It's getting there! I may have it done yet. I'm surprised at how quick I'm going through the rows now that I'm past 400. I'm okay with that. I did notice I'm running low on a ...

Today I slept in. Lately that's easy to do, since I don't have any place to go.

I got some laundry going and then I sat to work on my beading. I was able to get 3 rows done today, before I got tired of working on it. While I was beading, my half square triangle sheets arrived.

So, I headed downstairs to get some half squares ready. I was able to set up about 6 different sets. I then went ahead and sewed 3 of them up. I cut them and then cut them apart. I have ...

Normally, I like to release several new designs at one time.  Under the circumstances at this time however, I thought we could all use a rainbow to remind us that every storm eventually runs out of rain!

This is my latest in the Colorful Cats series of Cross Stitch patterns.  What do you think of Rainbow?

Today I was up and enjoying the day. It was quiet and I did get a few things done.

I was working on my beading again. Teri came over with some flour that she found at one of the stores. One of 2 last ones. I gave her a hug and Patrick got after me for hugging her because she is out working at the bank. So, she gets out and is around people. I washed my hands and cleaned up after she left. I don't think it matters but I did just in case.

Got back to my ...

No change in the numbers.
I’m still working on the same three projects. All have seen progress, but nothing is done. I’m probably two or three weeks out from the next finish given that I still go to work every day.
The only project I haven’t shown lately is the penguins. A little more stitching on his tummy and scarf will finish him. Then I move on to the frame and outline stitches.
It would be nice to finish it in time for the holidays.
Fabric In: 1.5
Fabric Out: 4 yards
Net Fabric Out: 2 ...

This morning I heated up the downstairs to try and get a few things done. Patrick got going with cleaning the glass in the dinning room cabinets. While he was doing that, I cleaned up the spoons that are part of the collection mom had while we were growing up.

I went downstairs and ironed the backing for the quilt I have down there ready to go to Bill. Bill has pneumonia right now, so it's not looking really good for him. I told everyone that we weren't to take any quilts to him when the Virus started ...

Well, it looks like I chose a good theme and bright color scheme for Panel 6!  Nothing like happy yellow daffodils to brighten one's mood!

Here is Panel 6 Band 7 of The Never Ending Sampler:

Today started out pretty good. Had to get my laundry going again. Funny how I keep forgetting to put it in the dryer. I tend to take longer doing laundry that way. lol

We kept busy. I worked on my beading for a couple hours. I was able to get 2 more rows done on the beading. The good news is that I am now at 50 rows to go. That feels really good to be that close to finishing it.

Then we went for a walk. It was nice to have the sun out while we walked. It's ...

This morning we were up early and out the door to Safeway. We had a couple things to pick up. Not much, but stiff we were running out of. I wanted some more flour - NOPE - tortilla shells - NOPE - and a few other things.