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Category Archives: Cross Stitch
quickly
Just a quick check in today – I’m off to Toronto for the weekend to visit a dear friend who I don’t see nearly often enough (the cream cabled infinity scarf is for her!) I have meant to post a … Continue reading
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“oy” and the importance of great lighting
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Today’s project is an ornament that I stitched mostly last Christmas from the 2014 ornament issue and when the holidays were over I tucked it away. Since it needs very few stitches to finish it, I’m … Continue reading
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on the move
Tuesday and Wednesday are my craziest days of every week. A lot of teaching, business paperwork for John, orchestra and family life must happen so every moment must be scheduled. I have no complaints, my students are terrific and lots … Continue reading
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surprise party
On Saturday evening, my stitching friends and I planned a surprise potluck / stitching evening for one of our group who recently defended her PhD and is now an official Dr. I like to call her Dr. Smarty Pants. For … Continue reading
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happy weekend and Lizzie Kate giveaway
Another week has completely flown by. I blinked, and it was Friday again. I fully intend to stay in my PJ’s this weekend unless I’m walking the dog. The other rather large chore I need to accomplish is to put … Continue reading
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a few minutes
I found a few quiet minutes this afternoon, so I’m going to put them to good use. This is a Northern Expressions Needlework Design called “Shades of Blue” and I’m using the called for Dinky Dyes thread on 40 count … Continue reading
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better than flowers or chocolate
John and I have been married for 19 years this October. Last weekend the day before we left, he came into the room and handed me a dowel and said, “here, this is for your turtles.” This was not prefaced … Continue reading
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are you sick of turtles yet?
Honestly, I’m on the second to last turtle – so surely I can finish it up this weekend. Cheer me on, would you please? Also please allow me to introduce my friend, Red. (He’s a bit shy so only a little … Continue reading
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thank you
What a wonderful response I had from both the yarn along and d2e blog this week. I have had comments from all over the world and it was so interesting to read about where you are from and what you … Continue reading
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mice and dogs and turtles, oh my!
Mr. and Mrs Mouse have decided that our BBQ is the perfect place to set up their home this summer. Five times, we have removed the nest (carefully checking for babies first) and then scorched the heck out of the … Continue reading
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