Happy Mother's Day

I have another update on my stitching for the last 2 rotations. The first is 2 weeks work on Chocolate,Chocolate & More Chocolate. You can see one of the cupcakes taking shape now. I love working on this (well, I love working on all of them).

Next is my update on Train of Dreams. Got in 2 good weeks on this one. Still loving it.

And last but not least(& I know I'm crazy) but today I am starting another one. This will be 6 in the rotation. I am starting Sundae Delight.
This is another SAL with Caite. We are also being joined in this one by Elena & Annie.

I hope all of the Mom's who read my ramblings have a wonderful Mother's Day & get plenty of stitching done.

It's Time for Another Update

Good morning,

I have put in 2 weeks on The Astronomer & I think I have made some good progress. I did 926 stitches. It doesn't sound like alot but it was all confetti stitching. I confess I had one day out of the 2 weeks that I did not get 1 stitch in. Just too tired.

Now I have a confession to make. Chocolate, Chocolate & More Chocolate was supposed to have a turn next but I could not resist starting another one. I have now added Afternoon Tea to my rotation.

What can I say. I'm addicted to these little dragons.

On a non stitching note the weather here has been better. No snow & not much rain for the last 2 weeks.Maybe spring has finally come to New England.

Okay now time to go stitch somemore.

Have a great day

I'm Back

I'm trying to be better about posting updates on my HAED's. I am rotating 4 of them at the moment(that # could change if my fabric ever comes in) but I haven't been good about posting updates. Since I am no good at keeping track of how many hours I put in at any one time I keep track of how many stitches I do each day. So far Treasure Quest has had 2 turns in the rotation of 2 weeks each time. The first 2 weeks I put in 2214 stitches & the second two weeks I put in 1639. The 2nd rotation had alot more confetti stitching. Now I have put this away and am working on the Astronomer(the HAED that started my addiction) for the next 2 weeks.

It's About Time

Geez, I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted. Goes to show the old saying "Time flys when you're having fun" is so true. I have been stitching away & have 3 projects to update on. When last I posted it was with my progress on Treasure Quest. Now I have updates on 3 projects that I have stitched on since then. Train of Dreams, The Astronomer & Chocolate Chocolate & More Chocolate (this one will now be referred to as CC&MC). They have each had 2 weeks of stitching.

Also woke up this morning to more of that four letter word s***. Come on enough is enough. I grew up in Montana & we never had this much snow at once back then.

I would also like to ask a favor of anyone who comments & asks a question please leave your email address so I can reply.

CC&MC

The Astromomer

Train of Dreams





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Treasure Quest

Hi All,

 It has been 2 weeks of stitching on Treasure Quest so it is time to post a progress picture & then change to The Astronomer for his 2 weeks of attention. I have also taken a picture of my TUSAL for this month. I know I know I'm late. In my defense I am stitching instead of taking pictures on time. I also added a photo of my stitching buddy Brandi. You should try to stitch with a 65 pound Irish Setter in the chair with you..She is pretty good though she lays still & keeps her head out of the way. I can't say the same for all the exotic fibers that end up in my stitching.



My stitching buddy Brandi



RIP Rene La Frog

Sad news. This week we lost a dear friend & fellow stitcher Rene La Frog to cancer. She will be greatly missed in our stitching groups & by her family.
From now on every stitch I make will be dedicated to Rene because of her love of stitching & her willingness to help anyone who asked.

With her permission I borrowed this from Mel L's blog.

January 2011

Wow, I can't believe it is 2011 already. Why does it seem that time goes faster the older you get. Seems like summer was just yesterday & now it is the middle of winter. We had a great Christmas & a quiet New Year.

I had the week between Christmas & New Years off so got alot of stitching done. It's amazing what you can do when you don't have to worry about going to work Then again have to work to pay for stash. I finished my 2 week rotation on Train of Dreams & on January 1 I started Treasure Quest. I know I'm crazy but I can't help myself. Spangler's work is so addicting & the little dragons are so cute. So cute that I ordered 4 more of them. HAED was having a 30% off sale & what girl can resist a sale. I got Eldar, Afternoon Tea,Curl up with a Good Book & Medieval Shelf. I also picked up Christmas Presence for my Santa collection. Without boring you further here is my progress on Train of Dreams & my start on Treasure Quest.

I have also taken the last picture of my TUSAL for 2010. It has been emptied into my huge jar & is ready to start over for 2011.

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Last but not least some pics of the 12 hour stitchin at the LNS on Saturday



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I also wanted to share this picture of my son Matthew & his girlfriend Tracy. I think it is adorable.


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I'm Back

It has been a couple of weeks so thought I would do another post. Mouse from FS wants to see progress pictures so that she can decide if I deserve the wet noodle.I have been so intent on stitching that I haven't wanted to take the time to take them off the q's & take the pictures. Well today I did so here they are.

Train of Dreams



The Astronomer




Chocolate,Chocolate & More Chocolate

 

More Progress

We had a 12 hour Stitch In at my LNS on Saturday. I got alot done on Train so thought I would post another update. This is a weeks progress. Also some photos of the girls busy at their stitching.

Wow It's Been A Long Time

I can't believe how long it has been since my last post. I have a good excuse though. I have been totally obsessed with stitching on Train of Dreams. I just thought I'd pop on to show off my progress to date. I started stitching this on 6/18/10.

New Start & Stash Enhancement

Wow. 2 updates in the same month. I must be slipping. I started another HAED Train of Dreams on 6/18/10. I have so far put 1,708 stitches in. If I figured right this has a total of 102,500 stitches. It's going to take awhile. Oh well, other than work I don't have much else to do. DH says it keeps me off the streets.

I also remembered to take a picture of my TUSAL this month. I had to graduate to a larger container. I will keep the smaller one on my stitching table & as it gets full I will add it to my larger one.

Last but not least I did a little shopping during the HAED Father's day sale. I got 2 more Randall Spangler charts. Treasure Quest & Chocolate,Chocolate & More Chocolate.

My Monthly Update

I seem to only be able to update my blog once a month for some reason. I think I'm just lazy. Not much happening around here. I have been getting a good amount of  stitching done. On one of my groups we had a 100 stitch a day challenge. I didn't come anywhere close to 3100 stitches but I did put 1097 stitches into The Astonomer. I am getting antsy for another start so Train of Dreams is being assembled. I have the fabric all prepared & most of the threads(alot of them are used on The Astronomer). Now just need to start it. I went to my LNS yesterday  & got the fabric for several more projects. Also picked up A Tree by Itself. Like I need another project. Oh well. My husband says I have more projects than I can do in several lifetimes but I tell him I will have fun trying.

It's About Time

I was recently reminded (thanks Dineke) that I have not posted an update for a long time. My bad. I have been stitching daily on The Astronomer but haven't taken any pictures. I am also 2 months behind on my TSUAL but as you can see it is progressing nicely.
I am really enjoying The Astronomer. I have completed half of page 1 & am almost done with half of page 2. I am working across the top but got tired of so much black so went on to the second page so I could have some new colors to stitch with. When I am working on a project I keep seeing new symbols that I haven't stitched yet & feel like I can't wait to get to them to see how they stitch up. Does anyone else do this?? Please don't tell me I'm crazy. I already know that. I stitch HAED & Mystic Stitch patterns & I have been known to cruise Kustom Krafts, Scarlet Quince, Long Dog & the many quaker sites in search of more large projects. My husband says I'll never live long enough to stitch them all but my response is I'll have a good time trying & besides it is 2 hobbies-collecting & stitching.
I recently took advantage of HAED's mother's day sale & purchased 3 more of their charts. Wizard of Oz for my daughter who also stitches plus Magic & Wizard's Lab for me. I know I'm weak but I also know I'm not alone in my obsession.