tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71005521972519756112024-03-04T20:28:05.950-08:00Koehler KreationsKaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-91019826112624811482016-08-15T10:56:00.003-07:002016-08-15T10:56:52.676-07:00Great Lakes Retreat<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wow! My summer has zoomed by, but I was so glad that I could make it to Aury and Stephanie's first stitching retreat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The 1st Annual Great Lakes Retreat took place last month in Dundee, Michigan, and it was a blast!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For any of you not familiar with these two, here you go:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aury is AuryTM Designs and Stephanie is Hand Dyed by Stephanie fabrics. Both are very talented ladies, and they not only put on a great retreat, but there were many goodies to be found!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There were designs from Aury and fabrics from Stephanie....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> As well as many other great stitching items from Stitches and Things - Deb brought her store to us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There is so much fun when you spend time with others who enjoy the same hobby. There was much laughter, camaraderie, stitching, and new friends to make!</span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-81625327587522819802016-07-12T18:03:00.002-07:002016-07-12T18:03:25.326-07:00Emotions Run High<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Two weeks ago, our dog was hit and left for dead. It's a horrible way to open a blog post, but it's what we have been facing in this house. We thought it was just a small fracture on her front leg and a hip that wouldn't go back in, but it turned out to be way worse. We have been fortunate in that people have donated to her care so we could afford it better, and the surgeon is working with us so we can bring her home and give her a good quality of life. Here is Addie:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">She's a great dog, and she really helps my husband. We never put her through Service Dog training, so she isn't official as one, but she really keeps him going on his bad days. We have had to figure out a whole new budget, but she is worth it all. Addie should be home by early next week. The poor thing made it through her hip surgery today, and she will undergo surgery on her front leg tomorrow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In order to keep my sanity, I returned to stitching. I allowed Life to get in the way, and I found myself not doing something I love in order to meet the expectations and needs of family and friends. So, this past week, I pulled out a WIP and got to work on it. Today, I have a finish!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I used a conversion that I found on a Mirabilia site on the internet and changed the wings to a gold color and backstitched in brown. I think this gives her a more "autumn" look to go with the sunflower.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now, I will put her aside and get busy on the wedding sampler that a friend made for me last year. We are going to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary this year - better late on the sampler than never! </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-19553549246132529582016-07-05T21:13:00.002-07:002016-07-05T21:13:51.591-07:00New Ventures!Boy, have I been busy, and it wasn't even for stitching!! The new location, the new job, and a new business venture have all taken their toll on my time. (Not to mention having the hubby and three teenage girls in the house!).<br />
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So, I have a new website which is up and ready to go!! Check it out at <a href="http://www.3kcrafting.com/">www.3kcrafting.com</a>! Right now, I have patterns, embellishments and some fabric. My hope it to finally get the floor stand finished and ready for production. Yes, it's been a few years since I started talking about this, but it is a great stand, and I think Montana will allow me to create it and do a great job.<br />
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There have been a number of glitches to my new website, but I believe that all of them have been found. I have a monthly newsletter that goes out which highlights the current items, and there is usually a coupon code to be found. Be sure to subscribe and stay informed!<br />
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As for my personal stitching, I am actually very close to being done with the Sunflower Fairy by Nora Corbett. It is my hope that it will be done before I head back to teaching in August!! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have my first Finish of 2015!! It took me forever, but the Scarlet Tanager for Lori's Round Robin is finally done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Again, this is being completed on Stephanie's Snow Drifts fabric. There are some colors from the pattern that were left out - all of the background, and one of the reds was changed to Kreinik to give it some sparkle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I will be getting everything boxed up and ready to ship to the next person for this round robin. It was great fun to work on this and to participate. I look forward to seeing Lori post it when everyone is done. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-8321554372602366092015-03-03T07:06:00.000-08:002015-03-03T07:06:20.783-08:00The Montana "Crud"<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yes, that is really the name of whatever this virus thing is around here. I have had it for three weeks and counting, and it's seriously annoying. I have been too tired to stitch for a while, but I managed to get some sanity time in yesterday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Scarlet Tanager is coming along nicely! I really hope to have this done by this weekend and send it off to the next person. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-3672753377820698872015-02-04T20:34:00.001-08:002015-02-04T20:34:24.081-08:00Scarlet Tanager<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My plan to finish this little guy quickly has been moving along quite well. Here is my latest update on Lori's round robin:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> He looks great!! I know that the Kreinik that Lori chose for him is going to make him pop really well. I'm going to concentrate on the bottom tree and leaves before working with the Kreinik and sending him on his way. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-46182902194600212882015-02-01T09:59:00.002-08:002015-02-01T09:59:36.533-08:00Just a Bit<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have said it before, and I'll say it again - this having to work for a living really cuts into my Stitchy Time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Despite being busy at work and at home, I did manage to get the leaves done on Scarlet Tanager for the Round Robin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am focusing on this piece so I can send it off to the next person to work on it rather than holding it hostage at my house while I work on the 15 Miras. I am happy that I'll get to start working on the bird next. Lori, the owner of this piece, does not want the background stitched, so I'm leaving that off. She has made a couple other changes to the pattern to include using some Kreinik as well. I love how she set this piece up, and I enjoy working on it for her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, my plan was to work on this until my sale items arrived from Stephanie which will allow me to start the last three Miras. However, I have to say, that more planning is necessary before I can start. In the meantime, take a look at these gorgeous fabbies: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Oh, I have fully fondled these lovelies since they arrived. My husband completely thinks I'm nuts, but he knows how much I adore them. He always loves the finished pieces as well, so he doesn't complain. Oh, and yes, that one in the top right is not able to fit in one of Stephanie's little baggies. It is a <i>full yard</i> of Opal Snow Drifts. This will hold two of the Miras that I am planning to do next. Any guesses??</span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-56879688618242623422015-01-21T18:36:00.000-08:002015-02-01T10:12:06.418-08:00Final Mira WIP.....for now.....<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have completed the last start on the 15 Miras in '15: it is Scarlet Tanager from Nora Corbett for a Round Robin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As soon as I finish my portion, I will take a picture of the other work done on it - it is stunning! The fabric is Snow Drifts by Stephanie, which is why the owner doesn't want the background blue to be stitched on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was going to go back and work on a different Mira project, but I got my shipping notice from Stephanie, so I know the other fabrics are now on their way. This means that I will be able to do the last three "starts," and I hate that I have a lot of this other fabby folded while I work on Tanager. So, I'm going to get it done as fast as possible and send it off to the next person and then work on the three last starts. Whew! </span><br />
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Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-90791255207993075212015-01-17T19:21:00.001-08:002015-01-17T19:21:25.219-08:00Two More Miras<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Having this many projects started is killing me. I am so afraid that I will not remember which is which, but I started an organizational method that I believe will work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This week, I only managed to get two more started. I should have been done with the one new start each day on the 15th, but my schedule just hasn't allowed me to do it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">First up: Seaside Kingdom by Mirabilia on 28 ct Lugana by Hand Dyed by Stephanie in Nantucket Sky</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Second start was the Letter T by Nora Corbett on </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">28ct Lugana - Spring Breeze by <a href="http://stephsfabbys.com/">Stephanie Bishop.</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am really happy with both of these. I only have one more that I can start since I am still waiting on fabric for the other three. The good news, is that I can put some of the others back in rotation and keep stitching until the fabric shows up. Yay.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As for the organization, here is what my stitching room looks like right now:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> As you can see, the stand is front and center. Since I have to have a movie playing, the computer is on the stand next to me, and my iPad is on the other side. The drawer holds some tools, but it's the bags and pillow cases that really help me out. (My plan is to get a real chair and mount a TV on the opposite wall. I also intend to add a floor Ott Lite rather than the small one.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The larger project has to stay on the stand. The scrolls bars were made, specifically, for this project since it is so large. I have a new pillow case on order from Marie O'Neil of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/364600977042481/" target="_blank">Just Add Needles</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She has done some great pouches for me, and I have a few more on order with her. I hand picked the outer fabric, and she is going to work her magic. Yay!! I know that I'll have more projects going this year as I prepare for the holidays, and I don't want to keep more than one in a pouch in case I need to grab it and go. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The pouches are great - I will have one for all seasons and for my tastes when Marie is done with my list.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The best part is that each is lined, and the larger ones have a tool pouch on the inside. As you can see, I have the floss organizer with the project labeled which is helping me to remember what I was working on. The floss holders are inside the pillow cases as well.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I won't be able to get scroll rods made for the largest project which will be an entire yard of fabric. I'm still trying to decide how to complete that one when the fabric arrives, but it will be worth it in the end.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Saturday, I managed to get a little done on my new start of Christmas Elegance by Mirabilia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm completing her on 32ct Jobelan in "Ice Goddess" by Hand Dyed by Stephanie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I continued my starts with Fern on 32 ct Jobelan in "April Showers" by Stephanie. I got a good start on her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It is seriously difficult for me to have all of these "starts." I'm too anal to have this many projects going at one time, and each time I have started one, I think, "This one will be the first one I finish." Yeah, they are all going to be gorgeous, and I'm afraid I won't be able to choose one to work on until completion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have three (well, it will actually be two since I'm combining two onto one fabric) that are waiting for fabric, so I'm stuck starting them for a while. I think that's actually going to be a good thing though especially since I'm not sure how to handle the really large one. I don't like to stitch in hand, and I hate the idea of having so much fabric balled up on the ends (I will be using an entire yard of fabric for it). I still have time to plan, so that's good. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-33668538483754277902015-01-10T13:34:00.000-08:002015-01-10T14:52:25.846-08:00Still Working on Miras<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am still falling behind on this SAL - I have only completed seven out of nine. That's not actually too bad, but it's still not where I want to be. I have <i>never</i> had this many projects going at one time, and it has been a bit overwhelming for me - especially when I remember that there will be 15 in all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sadly, a fellow stitcher and someone I admired, Genie Heldt, passed away on Tuesday. Genie was the founding person of the SSS-DDD group on Facebook and the organizer of the Chicago GTG that I love to attend. Unfortunately, the loss of her husband, Jim, was too much for her. I'm glad that she made it to the last GTG, and that I was able to hang out with her. Sadly, I sucked at taking pictures there and did not get one with her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Genie was an incredible and loving woman. All of us stitchers who had met her loved her dearly, and many of us felt that she would never recover from the death of her husband, Jim. Many are posting on her personal Facebook
page and on the Group pages. I am happy to report that the Chicago GTG
will continue this June. The promise is to cry a little and laugh a
lot - which is what Genie would want from us. I hope that she is enjoying her reunion with Jim, and that she is getting all stitching done and she loves. I have been very happy to hear that our group is in contact with
one of her nieces, and the unfinished pieces Genie had for family will
be completed by someone and sent to that family member. Yay!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My hope for this weekend is that I will not only catch up on the number I should have, but that I will get some real progress made rather than just a few stitches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For anyone new to my blog, I am a Special Education teacher in my "other" life. There are many days that I bring a ton of work home with me, and then there are days that I am too mentally exhausted to do anything when I get home - let alone stitch. There are many teachers who do not work very hard as they are into a "routine," but I'm not to that point in my career. I actually still care, and I work damn hard to deal with each student on an individual basis each and every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I did not get much done last year - moving sure takes a lot of time - but I don't want to fall in the habit of not doing what I love, so I joined this SAL. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Oh, and I did join the AAN 2015 Christmas SAL, but I'm not going to get to it until the end of the year. Rather than stitching along, I'm going to wait until the entire pattern is revealed so I can make the best decision for fabric and floss colors. It's a perpetual advent calendar, and I'm really excited about it, but it will require a full yard of fabric. I would rather not make any mistakes at all.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-78584883613114716182015-01-04T20:43:00.000-08:002015-01-04T20:43:50.303-08:00Mira SAL - Days 2, 3 and 4<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have had to put a reminder into my phone to daily remind me to get some stitching done. Of course, if I hadn't procrastinated getting everything together, it would be easier on me (duh? Right?!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Friday, I finally started on Sunflower Fairy. This pattern was included in the Cross-Stitch and Needlework magazine some time ago. I managed to get a copy through the magazine directly, and the pattern cost almost as much as the magazine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Given my love of sunflowers, I have really wanted to complete this one, and I'm really glad I started her! She came along very nicely. The entire pattern calls for Valdani threads, which I managed to get individual skeins of. Hand dyed threads are always beautiful, but I find that I'm anxious when using them. What if the pattern doesn't look "acceptable" when its finished because of the dyed threads?? So far, I like this!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today, I spent the morning solving a major problem for myself - how to organize the threads for each project! I know that this is the reason that I procrastinated so long, but I only had a few LoRan organizers, and my wood ones aren't large enough to hold all of the threads for a Mira project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Many people I know just pull out a bit from the skein, and then snip it and use a strand at a time. I'm not that "flexible" in my stitching, and I prefer to have the colors organized in numerical order with the symbol written right next to the floss color. This allows me to put the color back when I'm done and use them again for another project. Anal? Very much so, but it's my method. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, what the hell was I supposed to do with 15 projects going at the same time?? Dear Gawd!! I'm not a Serial Starter - I'm more of the Disciplined Diva, but I said I would do this. So, I improvised with manila folders, a single hole punch, a ruler and a pair of scissors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Voila! Not bad! This is seriously time consuming, but it's functional!!! I worked on making all of the cards I needed, and then I'm going to spend the evening getting the next day's project ready. So far, it looks like I have most all of the threads needed to get started. I believe there are some specialty threads I still need, but I should be OK for most of the year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Day 3 of the SAL was delayed - but for a good cause! We were invited out to supper with two other couples. Since we're still getting settled into our new community, it was nice to have the invite, and we didn't want to say no. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We had an amazing time with these other four people. Lots of laughing and eating and drinking. The fun lasted until after midnight, and then I just didn't feel like stitching. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For today, Day 4, I started on my third piece: Halloween Fairy by Nora Corbett. This is one of her Limited Edition fairies that you can only buy as a kit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The fabric is 28 ct Lugana in Opal Falling Leaves from Hand Dyed by Stephanie. I think she is going to look great on this fabric!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Despite my intentions, I did not get to stitch as much as I wanted, but I still made progress. If nothing else, I will be far more motivated to get some stitching done on a regular basis rather than letting Life overwhelm me. Stitching, for me, is my stress relief and helps keep me sane. I guess my joining this crazy SAL is a way to keep me from going crazy.</span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-15312079167588522272015-01-01T21:50:00.001-08:002015-01-01T21:54:10.070-08:00Day 1 of the 15 Miras<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, I started this insane mess today by working a little on the Letter M, and then I worked on getting some more the Mirabilias/Nora Corbetts kitted up. Talk about procrastinating! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here is my List of Intentions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yep, I have seriously lost my mind. On top of these, I have the Penny Series by Hands on Design I would like to finish; that being the other half of Twice Blessed plus Winter Solstice and the next two seasons Cathy is working on. However, I think that these 15 will take all of my time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here is my meager progress on Letter M (I think I added all of 6 stitches to it):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The plan is to start one new Mirabilia or Nora Corbett (who is the Designer/Owner of Mirabilia) each day from January 1 - 15. Then, we can take the rest of the year to complete these 15. As I still have two fabrics on order, I won't be able to start them until they arrive, but since there's no hard and fast rules in the group, I'm not going to worry about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tomorrow, on to Halloween Fairy.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are interested in trying this out, click this link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/819720728068854/" target="_blank">15 Miras in '15</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are plenty of amazing SALs out there for 2015 - whether by size of the project, designer or interest. I love participating in them even if I don't finish the project. I will be receiving the latest Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks (AAN) Mystery Sal for 2015 starting on the 5th - not that I plan to get it done this year, but I couldn't resist the idea of a Perpetual Advent Calendar. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-25634074628098594402014-12-31T17:11:00.000-08:002014-12-31T17:11:13.365-08:00The Final Finish of 2014!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yay!!! With just a few hours to spare, I finished "Thankful" of the Twice Blessed from Hands on Designs. I chose not to use the felt pennies that are included with the pattern, and I stitched the bottom portion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The fabric is Jack's Rum by Hand Dyed by Stephanie as was used on the model. I used 32 ct Jobelan and loved every stitch. The floss is all Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Threads. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am now going to spend the next couple hours pulling patterns and stash for the 15 Miras in '15. I believe I have truly lost my mind to attempt this, but it will be a great way to kick start me to working on these great patterns I have been collecting over the last few years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Have a Happy New Year!! I look forward to seeing what you finish and start in the New Year! </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-72560005289746064712014-12-29T10:40:00.002-08:002014-12-29T10:40:32.325-08:00New Year's Resolution<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I bet you all thought I fell off the earth!! The move took way more out of me than I anticipated, so it not only kept me from posting, but it also kept me from stitching. The job here is wonderful, but it is a lot more work that I had been told. I love a challenge, and I happen to be good at this part of the job, so it's nothing more than taking more time than I'm used to giving. We also had a massive leak in our new home. Luckily, we found it quickly, but the insurance had to pay $13,000 to repair everything, and it took 6 weeks. Ugh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, now that things are back on track, I'm getting some stitching done. I also found something out about myself - I actually need a television to help with stitching! My husband and I made a decision about this new house - the television would go downstairs, in the basement for the kids. We do not have cable. The girls can watch movies or stream on the Apple TV, and that's it. We never watch it, so why bother? Our main living room upstairs is open and inviting - it is a visiting area for adults and where we read and I stitch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Except, that I found that even with a radio playing, my mind wanders and I get distracted from my stitching. Huh? This is weird! So I plugged in my iPad, and brought up Netflix to watch one of my favorite Christmas movies, Miracle on 34th Street (black and white version, of course), and I stitched while the movie played. I wasn't really focusing on the movie because I know it by heart, but just listening to it, and glancing over at it really helped. I found that I was almost done with my latest WIP! Just one more line across the top, and I might actually have another finish for 2014. Nice!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, I have a new plan for the New Year - set up the guest room to double as a Stitching Room!! The best part - the hubby agrees with this plan, so now I have a new mission for that room. It's on the main level of the house, so it would be totally convenient AND it makes more sense with my stitching stand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The main floor is mostly hardwood as is my stand. I could put felt on the bottom, but it would be a pain, and I would be afraid to move it around. The designated Guest Room, however, has carpet. So, rather than a bed in there, we are going to get a sleeper sofa - the new ones where there is no icky bar killing your back - and put in an Ott Light on the end table for me. Then, we'll also put a small TV on the wall where I can stream movies and stitch. Sah-weet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, there are my large plans for the New Year. What are yours?? Have you purchased really cool items for this year?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are looking for a challenge, take a look at this Facebook Group: 15 Miras in '15: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/819720728068854/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/819720728068854/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have joined in on this craziness, and I'm not sure how I will get to it all, but it will be fun to try. There are plenty of other great SALs going on, so tell us what you're planning. I'm sure everyone would love to see new stash opportunities! </span><br />
<br />Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-51649726916059445062014-11-09T17:23:00.002-08:002014-11-09T17:23:55.681-08:00A Long, Overdue Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There is much to be said for moving: a fresh start, new friends, and new adventures. However, I found it horribly frustrating. So many other things took precedence over my craft which left its mark on my sanity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The new house is far from completed and totally settled, but I had some time to finally get this piece done!! It was officially completed on October 11th, but I am just now finding time to post about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here is my completed "Halloween" from Silver Creek Samplers. My fabric choice was a 28 ct. Jobelan in Witch's Brew by Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie. I used the DMC alternative floss rather than the Weeks Dyed Works that the pattern called for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I will be sending this to Lori Curtis to have it finished into a box. I have no doubt she'll do an amazing job. I do not have a clue, however, when I'll find time to send this to her....hopefully before next Halloween. </span> </div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-78028397186836517372014-09-21T16:02:00.001-07:002014-09-21T16:02:19.829-07:00Move Successful....A Freebie<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, we have now been in Montana for 6 weeks. It has gone very fast, and we have accomplished a lot around the house and getting settled into a new community. We are slowly meeting people, and my new job is working out well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The stitching, however, has had to take a back seat. I have not had any time for my hobby which is really annoying, but we really want to get the house settled. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the meantime, here is a link for a really cute Halloween freebie:</span><br />
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<a href="http://gazette94.blogspot.com/2014/09/halloween.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://gazette94.blogspot.com/2014/09/halloween.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Until the next update....Enjoy your stitching time. Be sure to share your updates! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-49100800112587036462014-07-28T08:01:00.002-07:002014-07-28T08:01:16.804-07:00So much time.....<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wow!! I just thought about my blog this morning, and felt I should update a bit. It's a good thing, too, since my last post was in May!! So much has been going on, and I'm sorry to report that it hasn't involved a whole lot of stitching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Personally, my position at my last job was dissolved, and there was no negotiating with them for a future job. The good news, I found a new position quickly, but it is in a different State, so I have spent the past few weeks frantically packing up my house, and preparing my family to move a few states away. Nothing like a little stress to keep you going, right? We are hoping to head out this weekend, but we'll know more as we hear from the lender on the house we purchased.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The only stitching I have managed to get done is a little bit here and there. I have been working on Halloween still, and I had so hoped to have it done and then finished into a flat fold by the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Every little chance I get, I'm stitching on this.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It hasn't been easy to keep finding time with everything else that needs to get done right now, but stitching is such a stress reliever for me!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> My big escape was back in June. I attended the Chicago GTG again, and once again, I had an amazing time! I met new friends and visited with the ones I met last year. It has to be said (again), if you can ever attend a Get Together - DO IT!! Here are some of the highlights:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Genie is the woman who puts this on, and she is just a DOLL!! I love the ladies I meet and get to talk to, and I'm looking forward to the 2015 adventure!!</span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-2899092921649372102014-05-29T17:54:00.002-07:002014-05-29T17:54:46.305-07:00And the verdict is.....<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">San Bernardino County </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">has the <i>longest</i> lead time I have ever heard of for a Fair entry. My items were turned in for judging at the end of April, and the Fair did not begin until May 24th. Factor in that it was Memorial Day weekend, and I didn't find out how I did until last night.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, the results are:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">TWO BLUE RIBBONS!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yep! That's right - both pieces received First Place. I entered my Songs of the Season sampler: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And I also entered my Nora Corbett Easter Fairy. Because the Fairy went along with the Fair's theme of BEE-lieve in Fair e-tails, I also received a ribbon for Fair Theme:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Overall, I could not be more proud of myself!! Last year, I received a second place ribbon, and this year I received two first place ribbons. Hmmmmm, that means that I need to figure out how to get Best of Division or Best of Show for next year, right?</span></span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-72355236482807528192014-05-12T14:00:00.001-07:002014-05-12T14:00:08.952-07:00Working on Halloween<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, my local Fair has quite a huge lead time, so Easter Fairy and the Koehler Family sampler were taken in last month for judging. The Fair doesn't begin until Memorial Day weekend, so I still have some time before I'll know how I did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the meantime, I have numerous projects that I would like to finish, but I seem to be traveling a lot more than usual. Between doctor appointment, orthodontist appointment, and the girls' schedules, I am not able to stitch at home. I have my traveling piece in my bag, and it's Happy Halloween by Silver Creek Samplers. So far, I'm not doing too badly:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The piece called for Weeks Dye Works floss, but I didn't have enough of them on hand, so I used the alternates in DMC. It's still really cute, and I love how it looks on Stephanie's Witch's Brew fabby. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-3446063725760529272014-03-22T19:50:00.002-07:002014-03-22T19:50:49.861-07:00Done in time for Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My triumph for this evening was to put the last bead in Easter Fairy. She is completely gorgeous, and I'm so glad that I swapped out the linen from the kit with a hand-dyed fabric. She took me just over one month to complete, and now she will make a trip to Michigan to be finished by Lori. I should get her back just in time to enter her in my County Fair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I chose Playful Sprite in 28 ct Opal Lugana by Hand Dyed by Stephanie and stitched her over 2.</span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-35141981252754011982014-03-06T18:42:00.000-08:002014-03-06T18:42:27.304-08:00Easter Fairy<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started Easter Fairy by Nora Corbett while on my trip to the frozen mid-west. She is absolutely fun to stitch, and I did have quite a bit to frog since I spent a lot of time talking rather than paying attention to where I was.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's a bit hard to see what is going on here, but she has taken some great shape. I am using Playful Sprite in 28 ct Opal Lugana from Stephanie. The masquerade fob was a wonderful surprise gift from Gina Lantis-Figueroa. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-9560184689406009622014-02-20T17:39:00.001-08:002014-03-06T18:39:19.092-08:00Stitching Friends<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I took off for Columbus, Ohio. Nikki Loans (middle) was on an airplane for 27 hours from Cape Town, South Africa, and we met Tina Bush and stayed with her for the week. Nikki wanted to see snow, and she got a LOT of her wish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While here, we had the pleasure and honor of seeing Nora Corbett, the designer of Mirabilia and the Nora Corbett pixies, etc. We loved having brunch with her one afternoon followed by some shipping. Today, we enjoyed going to see her again. Not only did we have the privilege of seeing her studio, but we got to spend more time with her having drinks and supper. Nora is absolutely a doll, and we loved spending time getting to know her. It's official, we love her as much as we love her art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tina drove Nikki and me to Michigan where we got to see the talented Stephanie Bishop, and she was awesome enough to let us stay with her. During our trip to the frozen tundra, we were able to see some incredible LNS's as well as Stephanie working her magic on some fabric.</span></div>
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The amazing Amy Abler</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What a great way to spend some time away! My next trip will be for the Chicago GTG, and I will see some of these great ladies again. We will keep Nikki in our hearts. If you ever have the opportunity to meet with her - I highly suggest it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am seriously doing a happy dance!! I <i>finally</i> finished The Gadsden Flag. I had meant for this one to be a gift at Christmas, but I simply ran out of time. So, I gave the <i>other </i>one as the friend's gift and now this one is being given to the hubby for his birthday next month. Whew!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Again, I used 32ct Jobelan in Sunflower from Hand Dyed by Stephanie for the fabric. It is completely perfect for this design. The pattern is from Stoney Creek.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I will iron it again tomorrow before taking it for framing. The last little bit of unevenness should be removed when it's pinned and in the frame. </span>Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648681094389731505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100552197251975611.post-8627717730636052602014-01-24T08:39:00.002-08:002014-01-24T08:39:31.616-08:00A Non-stitchy update<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Holy moly! It's been a long time since I posted anything here!! Well, our Christmas was full of friends and family as well as an anniversary celebration, so we were very busy in this house. I did not get any (yes, that's right - zip, none, nada, null) stitching done over my Break. I am really not sure how that happened. I seriously just wanted to sit and stitch on my days off. However, Life had other plans for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did, however, manage to get a LOT of stash!! I know, I know. I have enough stash for two lifetimes, but it is all so pretty!! I have to share with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Up first is the Frosty Forest SAL from Country Cottage Needleworks. I debated over this one, but I really love how it's evolving, so I bought the patterns:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next is the one set of cards from Nora that I absolutely HAD to have:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I keep waiting for when the cards are released with Sabrina. I will purchase many of those since my love of everything Hepburn knows no bounds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then, there is all of the fabby that I purchased. Seriously, I now have so much fabric that I have to find another way to store it. I can't help myself. Stephanie's fabrics are amazing. I am part of her Fabric of the Month Club, and I purchased during her sale as well.</span><br />
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Celtic Christmas</div>
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Chocolate Milk</div>
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Lunar Eclipse</div>
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Pixie Kiss</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The fabrics I ordered were mostly 32 ct Jobelan, but I also have a couple 28 ct. I added some Opals to my stash as well of some older colors. Now, I really need to get stitching so I can use these gorgeous pieces!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I received a message from South Africa today. Nikki has started my Round Robin, so she sent me these teasers:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ohhhhh!!! It's so pretty!! I believe that it's Scent of Old Roses. She hasn't confirmed it yet, but I'm so excited to see it taking shape.</span></div>
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