She's Finished!!!

I forced myself to finish her yesterday!! And after I got started, I got back my CS mojo (is that how you spell that?)! I even worked some on Patchwork Garden last night! I do love this angel and will immediately start the other one for the charity quilt. But after I do all my housecleaning today, I'm going to enjoy Patchwork Garden and start the angel tomorrow!

And here is my progress on PG. I just love the little baby birds in the nest!! This was designed by Terrece Beesley and Trice Boerens of Studio B Designs. And as I said in an earlier post, it was in the Aug. 1998 issue of Better Homes and Gardens' Cross Stitch and Needlework. In the description of it, they say it is "a pastel patchwork of summer motifs." But these colors are not what I consider "pastel." Maybe I'll get into the pastel colors later! lol I like stitching pieces with several different motifs like this and the JanLynn Autumn Sampler. I do one whole motif at a time and it doesn't seem so overwhelming!

A couple of old friends called yesterday and I really enjoyed talking to them. One - Tonia - is a very special friend. She was my student in the sixth grade many years ago. Then after she finished school and became a teacher, she got a position at the middle school I was at and we became friends. When she first saw me, she said, "You were the meanest teacher I ever had, but they say you have mellowed with age." Then after a couple of years she transferred to an elementary school and we still kept in touch. I got a transfer to another elementary school. And then I got a call from her saying she was transferring to the same school I was at and she was moving so she could be at the school I was at! She even taught the same grade that I did. We were very close then and did a lot of team teaching and planning together! We had a great time! She is like a daughter of mine. She has 2 children and I claim them as my grandchildren! She helped me so much when my son passed away. We aren't able to get together as much as we would like, but I know she would be there if I needed her!

The other friend was the best man at our wedding. He was trying to reach DD's Dad (I'm going to start calling him Jerry, his name, it's too hard to type out "DD's Dad"!), but we had a long, great conversation. His wife and I are very good friends, and he was a friend of mine before I even met Jerry. He and Jerry were already friends, but I didn't meet Jerry through him. Jerry and I met at a church outing, which is another long and funny story. I'll tell that another time.

Well, I need to get started on that housework I mentioned! Can't stall any longer! lol Have a day full of happy moments, and may God bless you!

Not Much Cross Stitching Going On

I've had some problems finishing the Guardian Angel. After cross stitching almost constantly for over 2 years, I seem to have lost my CS mojo! We've been so busy with stuff around here. I've also really gotten into doing sudoku puzzles. But I'm going to make myself finish her today! I usually enjoy backstitching, but just can't seem to get into it right now!

DD and her dad have been busy trying to find her a new car! Her Dodge Neon just wasn't going to last many more DAYS!! It was konking out every day, and we couldn't afford to sink anymore money into it! Finally, yesterday they found a 2003 Honda Civic advertized in the paper and went to see it. And they bought it!! It's beautiful!! It's a dark blue (but not navy), gray interior, sun roof, auto everything, cd player, low mileage, and looks like new - not a scratch. They bought it from the owner and even talked him down $1000! She absolutely loves it. She wanted a blue Honda Civic, but was willing to take anything! So she was really excited when she got exactly what she wanted! She had to have a better, reliable car before she started her classes on Mon.! She's so excited about starting college!! I hope she keeps up that enthusiasm!

I'm looking forward to subbing again. Since I've lost a good bit of weight, I think I won't get as tired or frustrated with the students. And yes, I'm still on my diet! I did break down the other day, and DD and I got Reese's Cup Shivers from TCBY. It's been so long since I had one that it didn't taste right! lol I have my mind so set on this diet that things that aren't on my diet don't taste good to me! I guess that's really good!! I'm still trying new recipes and have tried lots of new vegetable dishes. I was always a "can" person - just opening a can of veggies and heating them up. But now I'm into fresh veggies. DD loves squash - summer and zucchini! So we're eating lots of squash!

Better go - lunch time! DD and I have ordered subs! Have a day full of happy moments ,and may God bless you!

Almost Finished!

I have to finish Guardian Angel today! I really got a lot finished yesterday. I haven't been well the last couple of weeks. I slept through most of the weekend! Just a lot of stress! - worried about DD, money, my mom, brother, etc. I just have a little to do on the lamb - his face and some on his legs. Then I can do all of the backstitching. Then I'm going to take a day or 2 and work on Patchwork Garden. I have to do another Guardian Angel for another charity quilt and get it mailed by the 1st of Sept.

That's about all I have to tell today - haven't left the house in 2 weeks. It's been too hot, and I haven't felt like it! It is a little cooler this week. I hope everyone has a happy day, and may God bless you!

Too Hot

My headache is better. Finally!! I was able to cross stitch a good bit yesterday. I worked on Patchwork Garden all day. You can see my progress above. I really love stitching on this - I love the colors! But today I have to work on Guardian Angel. I have to mail her in a few days.

I have plenty of time to stitch. We have had record highs here in SC this week! The last 2 days it reached 104 degrees F. And the humidity is terrible!! This broke the record set in 1952! I am staying in the house! The air conditioner in my car isn't working, and it will be a while before I can get it fixed. So I can stitch without feeling so guilty! lol

DD is officially a college student! She met with her adviser yesterday and signed up for her classes: English, Biology, Elementary Calculus, and Anthropology. She had waited so long that most of the classes were full! ( I tried not to say, "I told you so," but I couldn't resist! lol) She's real excited! I am. too! Classes start on Aug. 20th.

Better go! I want to get busy stitching and staying cool! Have a happy day, and may God bless you!

Headless No Longer

Just no features on her face! lol I haven't been able to stitch too much the last few days - I have had a migraine since Sat. and still have it a little! We cooked out Sat., but my head was killing me so we ate inside. My head hurt so bad, the hamburgers tasted awful to me. DD and DD's Dad assured me they were very good. If you have migraines, you know they can affect your senses - things don't taste right; you smell weird smells; light really bothers you; every noise seems extremely loud! I've slept most of the last 3 days!

When I have migraines, the furbabies can tell. They want to sit in my lap - all 3 of them - and they lick my face and arms. It really doesn't help.

Better go and put a cold cloth on my head! Have a day full of happy moments, and may God bless you!

The Headless Wonder

Latest progress on the guardian angel. Right now she's a headless wonder! lol I want to finish her dress, because I don't like stitching in these blah colors. I want to get them out of the way first and then I'll really enjoy the rest! I haven't worked on anything else the last few days. I've been pretty busy!

I had a nice visit with my mom on Thurs. She and my DB are back to normal - loving each other! DB has moved into a nice house he is renting. He's very happy where he's working! He's already gotten 2 raises since he has been there - only about 3 weeks! He really is an artist when it comes to woodwork!

Not much to say today. Have to go and do my weekly vaccumming and dusting, so I can start stitching! We are going to cook out tonight - yay, yay! Have a day full of happy moments, and may God bless you!

Update on Guardian Angel

This is my progress on the guardian angel. I worked on it most of yesterday. I did a little on Patchwork Garden, but not enough to show yet. I haven't been able to stitch any today. I decided not to do my shopping yesterday, because I was afraid I would be too tired and wouldn't enjoy our outing to the Chinese restaurant. So I did my "marathon shopping" today. I take one day a week or so and do all my shopping for groceries, stash, medicines, etc. I'm trying to save money by using coupons and taking advantage of sales.

I do let myself buy about $10.00 worth of stash each month. I got some white aida at Michael's with a 40% off coupon; and I got some marbled aida at A.C. Moore with a 40% off coupon. The marbled aida is kind of a bluish green. I'm going to do a fairy on it - someday! lol The white aida is for my charity stitching.

Yesterday was DD's Dad's birthday and we took him out to a Chinese restaurant. We had a very good time. Yesterday was also his mother's birthday, and his whole family went to a fish camp tonight to celebrate her birthday. So I'm here alone - which hasn't happened in quite a while! I enjoy being alone sometimes! However, I spent most of the time on the phone with my mom. I'm planning to visit her tomorrow. It was so nice not to cook dinner yesterday or today. I had a leftover plate for supper tonight.

Better go - I want to do a little stitching before bedtime! Have a day full of happy moments, and may God bless you!