Hello friends,
It is Sunday and below zero in Illinois! Brrrr.... Woke up this morning and temp was -3 degrees (not including wind-chill) ! Monday, weather is calling for 2-3 in of more snow! Okay, Winter is beginning to get a little "old" now. Keep thinking every cold day is one more day closer to spring/summer - YEAH! Even, Oreo, my black lab doesn't want to go out -too cold for his paws.
So what am I working on, you ask? Well, it seems everyday I keep adding more and more projects to my UFO list(s). I keep seeing more and more adorable projects that I want to start, but I HAVE TO FINISH what I am currently working on. Which is? Bloomin' Rose Blocks, Leanne's House, Mini Blocks 1-3 and then 2-3 stitcheries I have started!! When am I going to find the time to do this? Maybe I could stretch the time during the day to be a little longer...if I find a way, I will let you know my secret:) Actually, nights are a great time for stitchery while watching TV and mornings are another great time (before everyone gets up) to work at my sewing machine - love that sweet sound of a humming sewing machine! Sooo much to do!
Just finished a really great book, too! "Choosen by a Horse" by Susan Richards - what a great read, especially if you love horses. Speaking of horses, rode "Americana" yesterday. She is half quarter horse, half thoroughbred, Chestnut and WOW can she move! "Americana" had me Cantoring yesterday, OH WHAT FUN! I love to ride her with an English Saddle, she is young and loves to fly me around her indoor riding ring. Her gallop is a little bouncy, but am learning how to direct her using my legs with pressure. I can't even wear my spurs on her, because she just needs a vocal command and off we go! What a pleasure to ride her, she is such a Gentle Giant of a Horse and so, so Beautiful. I feel so privileged to be sitting on her with her mane flying free! A Sweet Piece of Heaven, that is what I whisper in her ear (I think she really likes that name because she nuzzles her large nose into my shoulder) whenever I say that to her. Carrots help to!!
Better get back to sewing, oh and Laundry too!
"too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." --Leo Buscaglia
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog thru Pat Sloan list (which I have over 100 messages to catch up on reading). But anyway, I just wanted to say I enjoyed reading your blog and that I also am receiving the Leanne's House BOMs and just love them(even though I have only 1/2 of kit#1 done and have about 4 more months lined up so far). I get mine thru Buggy Barn since they're a US shop and everyone else that carries them are Aussie places (higher shipping). Have you also been watching Cinderberry Stitches blog? Aaah, all this STUFF to make and just nooo time. I too have 3 kids (I can't say children 'cause my oldest is 22); son 22, daughters 9 & 8. Plus I work full time too. Anyhow, blah blah blah, I love love the stitchery. It's a nice break from the usual. I don't have a blog so please post yours Leanne progress so I can at least live vicariously thru you. PS I'm a Virgo also.
Deb in Northern NY (-9 right now)
Hi Deb, Thank you for reading my blog! I know, I LOVE Leanne's House! Did you see Leanne's Butterfly BOM? I have gone through Honeysuckle Cottage but it is in Aussie land. However, they ship very quickly and are very reliable. I haven't looked up Cinderberry Stitches in awhile, because I just know, I too, will want to start yet another project!!! I am definately not the type of person who just picks one out and finishes it while not doing something else (project wise) at the same time. Sometimes it makes me feel very scattered, but I really love hand sewing and just love all the new patterns.
ReplyDeleteI agree there is so little time. And a 22 yr old son, is still your baby, I know how that is! My 3 keep me running in so many directions! You can imagine.
I will keep posting as I go along and I am glad you liked my blog!
Thanks Deb,
Hugs, Mary