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I didn’t get as much stitching time as usual this week. The kids were home last weekend, and I was trying to get some yard work done while I still felt okay. Then I had my unexpected appointment with my radiologist…and a movie night with Karl. When Kelli was home, she brought her Consider the …

Cross Stitch Update: April 3rd, 2026 Read More »

After some miscommunication, Kelli and I finally made it to the Stitchery Nook on March 18th. I feel so bad that I am only telling you about it now. Trust me…I was so excited and had a wonderful time. It’s just that immediately after that is when I found out my cancer had morphed into …

Our Trip to the Stitchery Nook Read More »

This month I returned to my half square triangle quilt, version 2.0, and finished all the green blocks.

True to form, fatigue and boredom set in as I headed into piecing the fifth and sixth blocks in this color, so back into the closet it went until the mood strikes again.

I’m refraining from pressing the seams between rows until the layout is finalized.

Ten more blocks are needed to complete the top: six in pink

and four in purple.

My Hummingbird Garden cross stitch project is now finished, with the backstitching taking longer than anticipated – when doesn ...

I finished the stitching on this a bit ago. I had thought I wanted to frame it…but no frames in my basement “frame shop” tripped my trigger. It sat for a bit until I decided that I would rather have it finished as a pillow than have it just sit around. The piece is called …

Cross Stitch Finish: Stitching Quaker Read More »

I stitched some over the last week. I watched quite a bit of basketball…and I watched more than I stitched. Some of the games were pretty intense. I finished up the stitching on this piece. I didn’t have much left so it wasn’t hard to accomplish that. I stitched it with mostly the called for …

Cross Stitch Update: March 27th, 2026 Read More »

Today, I had a ton of stuff that needed to be done. Patrick went golfing. So, I got up and headed to the Department of Licensing for a new Driver's License. I got there with 2 people already at the desk. I used the computer to sign in. As soon as I was done with that (it said it would be about 10 minutes), the gal called me over. I looked around and said, "me?" She said, "You're the only one here." Too funny, was thinking, "Here's your sign!" I got up there, gave her all my ...

After Kalissa and I went to Maker’s Market, and I bought my new cabinet, I’ve been on a decorating kick. I saw so many cute-cute things there that I can make. I have a sewing machine…I have supplies. I can do this. When I made my Spring Pillow, I dug through some of my embroidered …

Crafty Finish: Embroidered Pillow Finish Read More »

This morning, Patrick decided not to go golfing. Darn! So, we spent the day together. He napped half the afternoon. But I worked on the laundry and my cross stitching. Oh, baked a cake as well. Patrick was bugging me for his "Lazy Daisy Cake" that his mom made. 

First things first. I was able to get all the quilting taken out of this quilt. Then I separated the top from the backing and batting. Now I have to go and cut a backing and batting for it and get it ready to be quilted again. 

Then I decided to ...

This morning, we headed to Olympia for both of us to get our blood drawn. I got one back already but haven't seen the others yet. 

After that, we went to a doughnut shop in Lacey. It was pretty good. I needed something to eat after waiting about 15 hours of fasting. 

Came home and then I walked around the neighborhood. I was able to get 6 laps in, but the last one wasn't as easy as it used to be. I enjoyed listening to my book on tape. It was a good walk. 

Then I sat and ...

I didn’t get a lot done this week that you can see. I spent some time putting floss away and doing a little behind-the-scenes organizing. Last week I told you I started this freebie. You can find the freebie HERE. I ended up finishing it that night. I even fully finished it already. I’ll share that …

Cross Stitch Update: March 20th, 2026 Read More »

This morning, I was up and had to get ready to head out before my war game challenge. I had a few things to do today. 

First stop was to the church to pick up a quilt we gave them and one that Linda Nelson did for us. She does such beautiful quilts for us. 

It's a little short but it's awesome! I love this quilt!

Then I went to Safeway to get a few things. Stopped to say hi to Phillip. 

With all that done, I was ready to come back home. I really didn't want ...

I can tell by the window's light when it's time to get up in the mornings. By 6:30 there is a certain brightness creeping in that tells me it's time to start the day. How wonderful to be able to start my days by the light rather than alarm clocks. I am always thankful to be retired.

I got to a thrift store recently and had quite a good poke about. One of the things in my header photo was a real find. I'd commented before that sometimes I think things in those stores are ...

After I went to Maker’s Market, I’ve been in the mood to spruce up my Spring decorations. When I went to a retreat last year, someone was there with cross-stitch goodies. There were patterns and finished stitched pieces. Apparently, her friend had passed away, and the husband asked her to distribute things to other stitchers …

Cross Stitch Finish: Three Flower Pillow Read More »

When I was at a cross-stitch retreat last year, a lady attended. She had a friend who had passed away. The husband asked that she distribute the cross stitch patterns and supplies to people who might appreciate it. Friends took some items and then there were leftovers. She brought them to the retreat and encouraged …

Cross Stitch Finish: Spring Bird Read More »

My stitching was a little weird this week. I got some done, but it wasn’t my usual week. As you are reading this, my daughter Kelli and I are off at the Stitchery Nook shopping. They have their Needlework Market open house, and I’m so excited to be going. I can’t wait to see the …

Cross Stitch Update: March 13, 2026 Read More »

Tomorrow morning, my daughter Kelli and I are headed over to the Stitchery Nook for the Needlework Market open house. I thought it might be a good idea to pull a few projects that I plan on stitching in the near future. I’d kit them up, and if I needed any floss, I would pick …

Kitting Up Again Read More »

Last week on Friday, I decided I needed to get some cross stitch items finished. With all that has been going on with me personally and health-wise, some things have fallen behind. One thing is finishing my cross stitch pieces. I have several things that need to be fully finished. I prioritized Spring things as …

Cross Stitch Finish: Spring Awakens Read More »