Category Archives: OTR – Over The River

Woo-Hoo

Oh wait, I just used that didn’t I? Eh, who cares? I am full of woo-hoo today. Part Two of Caribbean is 100% complete. (thanks again to Cheryl for gifting me the final 2 silks) I am so freakin’ happy … Continue reading

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Stitch, Stab, Ouch, Sonofabitch.

There’s a reason some of are given blunt point needles. Thankfully I haven’t bled on OTR yet, but I know my days are numbered. I put quite a bit of work into this over the weekend. I haven’t yet spent … Continue reading

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Drawing a blank for the title

Houses for July is done! A fun block except for a freakin’ dye shift in my Ecru (dmc) thread. I had to pull out and re-stitch the two smallest hills. I also made mistakes in 2 out of 3 of … Continue reading

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A little bit here & there

One of the saddest parts of my psyche is that I have a hard time with tasks unless there is a deadline breathing down my neck. Lack of focus. Easily distracted. Oh hey is that something shiny over there? Ok, … Continue reading

Posted in Caribbean/Mystery 12, General Rambling, Mirabilia RR, OTR - Over The River, Quilting, Stitching | 12 Comments

White Asparagus

That’s what the tree in Block 6 reminds me of… Went by the quilt shop today their rates are very reasonable… the long arm lady says she’ll work it in between the big jobs and that she should have it … Continue reading

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36 Inches

of embroidery later, panel one of Over The River is complete! See? Tape measure and everything to prove it. And a better shot of the panel. Never mind that it was nearly 90 degrees in Houston today. It still looks … Continue reading

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Some…

but not as much I wanted done got done. Sunday I was not in the mood to stitch on ATS. I didn’t even touch it. It’s ok, there’s always next week. I did get a good bit of reading done, … Continue reading

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Really?

Is it going to be one of those years? 1. Twisted ankle New Year’s Eve. 2. Cold two weeks later. 3. First week of February eye infection. 4. Week later aggravated old break in my foot. 5. First week of … Continue reading

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I need…

to add one of those mood things to my blog. Today mine would say “faintly homicidal”. I love my son I love my son I love my son, but I swear some days I want to punch him in the … Continue reading

Posted in A New Beginning, Baby Quilt, General Rambling, Houses of Hawk Run Hollow, OTR - Over The River, Quilting, Stitching | 6 Comments

Going Over The River

All I have to show today is Over The River. I’m about 1/2 way done with the embroidery on panel 1. It’s not moving that slowly, there’s just that much of it. And today was the last class for OTR, … Continue reading

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