Monthly Archives: August 2008

A Productive Weekend

Lately my goal has been to never be doing *nothing*. If I’m sitting down I’m doing something besides just staring at the idiot box, and I’m trying to waste less time on the computer. WNRR progress: This is how it … Continue reading

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Ok! You ready?

Got tons to post so here goes: Fair & Square #8 Exchange: I stitched this for Tuula (Familiar Stitches over in the blog roll). I did the “T” diamond from Blue Ribbon Designs, Black Velvet Inscription Sampler. While I once … Continue reading

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Happy Tuesday

First off, a big Thank You for all the lovely comments on TOT. I came up with a framing idea last night… but that’s hush hush until I actually see if Jill can do it. And the winner of CS&N … Continue reading

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Wheeee!!!! It's finished

Mirabilia’s Trick or Treat Fairy, 9/08 CS&N mag. Put the last beads on this morning. I *love* it. Stitched on a Linen (probably 28ct?) Silkweaver Solo. Now to go roll change or something to get the $$ to frame her. … Continue reading

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Promised Pictures

China Glaze, Urban Attitude with Flying Dragon on top. Not recommended, it is chipping like crazy. Poor kitty. Poor kitty’s bandage is now off. She’s fine. Except when dh is watching, then she limps. Me? I’m stuck chasing her down … Continue reading

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*Warning* massive vent

This is my rope, and this is the end of it. 1. Blackjack – dh’s cat not mine, we had to have her partially declawed (no declawing lectures please! medical necessity here). Her sixth toe, the claw had become ingrown … Continue reading

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Cruisin' Along

Part 2 is complete. I *hate* those pulled 4 sided stitches in the far corners. But I didn’t like the rhodes in the center either and they are growing on me, so I have hope for these. Maybe they’ll look … Continue reading

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A Misty Weekend

I stitched a lot this weekend and while it may not have gotten much bigger, I did get a lot done. I’d say I have about 70% of Part 2 done. Ooooo look at those beads and crystals…. I really … Continue reading

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Showing some progress

I bought Misty Morning Vineyard when it was a mystery you do know. January 2003. I didn’t have it fully kitted, maybe 1/3 of the way, but instead of spending my stash money on finishing kitting and I dunno – … Continue reading

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