Happy Thanksgiving

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;

I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked for help that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.

I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.

I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need for God.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for,
but everything I hoped for.

Almost despite myself,
my unspoken prayers were answered;
I among women am most richly blessed.

~ author unknown ~

Wishing everyone a Blessed Thanksgiving.

Carolina Classic and TUSAL

TUSAL for November

I am finally getting around to posting. There has been quite a bit going on and have been waiting to be able to get some good pics. Every time I have a day off it is cloudy and during the week I just can't get motivated enough to get the camera out. Shame on me.

First Picture is for Yoyo. I am late as usual. The new moon comes way too fast. She was wanting to see a picture of my black cat fish bowl for the TUSAL. Abbey always has to get in the picture cause she thinks she is the number one cat, lol.
(which could be true)

I have been stitching on exchanges and trying to figure out how in the heck I am going to make everything I want to do before Christmas. I keep oohing and awing over all the new designs that I see and I have quite a collection. Most are small simple stitches but still I don't think I will survive. lol. I am already sinking.

I did get to go to the Carolina Classic Craft Show at the fairgrounds yesterday. We spent four hours there. They had 2 buildings and lots of great stuff.

They only had one cross stitch booth but a lot of other crafts etc. I bought some magnets and a treat bowl for Abbey. Also a cupcake soap.

Trying to get a picture and caught two nosy babies. I don't know what they are looking for. Nothing to eat there. lol

Without the nosy spectators.

I just love this one. Got it for Buffy, when she wants a treat she keeps getting louder and louder if I ignore her. Which I most always do because she hasn't eaten her food first.

Abbey with Buffy's sweater on.
She says please overlook the fat belly.

Don't I look so sweet in pink?

Have a great day!

A Needle Book & More Rain

I have received a beautiful Needle Book from Fiona. I was her partner for Tiny Treasures Too Needle Book Exchange.

For some reason, I don't know why, I just had the feeling that I was her partner. She posted a picture on her blog when she sent it and when I saw it, I somehow knew that it was going to be mine.

So I patiently waited for it to arrive all the way from Australia. The mail lady hadn't come yet on Monday when I left for work but right after my DS sent me a text and told me I had a package. I asked him who it was from and he told me FIONA! As if I didn't know lol. Then I had to wait 8 more hours before I could get my hands on it.

Fiona stitched a Victoria Sampler design and finished it using a pretty pink paisley print. Oh, it is my first Victoria Sampler and I love it. She also sent me a special gift ornament that she made, a book mark with a picture of the beach where she lives, some pastel buttons (which I am happy to add to my stash) and a note from her in a pretty envelope that she made from a calender picture.

This truly made the sunshine for me on a rainy day here in South Carolina.

Thank you Fiona

Needlebook Exchange & A new Coat

Audrone has received the Tiny Treasures Too Needlebook that I stitched for her. She lives in Lithuania and I was worried that it might not arrive safely.

This is the first needle book that I stitched and finished. I t was a lot of fun and was an easy design to stitch. I found the pattern at Xstitch Happy.

I was so lucky to find the sunflower button. It was in my stash. I participated in a sunflower exchange several years ago and it was in a ziploc bag with some floss.I think the little bees are so cute.







Buffy got a Snuggy. We couldn't find a pink one, cause she is a little girl, but I think she looks good in blue. Look at that smile.

She is addicted to those Yam Goodies that you get at Walmart. I don't know why they are so good, but she thinks they are the Bomb. lol.

I found a new Fabric shop today It is Lydia's and is located in a little strip mall that is on my way to work. I just happened to see it when I stopped at the teller. Today was the first chance I had to check it out.

It is a small place but she has a lot of goodies. I found a coat pattern for Buffy and some Christmas prints. I have been wanting some of the large Ric Rac that I saw being used in finishing ornaments etc. She has all colors but I didn't get any today because I wasn't sure what colors I might be able to use.

We are going to make the bottom coat. Lydia has the pink animal skin fleece that is used for the collar. I am not sure what kind of fabric we will pick out but we are studying the pattern and will go and purchase what we need the first of the week.

The fabric in the background I am going to use for a Prairie Schooler Exchange that I am stitching on now. I think it will match perfectly and I can't wait to finish it and see the results.

I purchased these three fabrics. They have a lot of red and green , I hope I can match them up with something.

I am on my way to stitch on my Prairie Schooler, it is larger than I thought but, would like to finish it up tonight (the stitching Part). I want to start on my Hootsie Humbug. And still need to Finish Pumpkins 4 Sale by Thanksgiving.

Harvest Exchange

Today was a better day than the previous 14.
I am not going to elaborate too much, but my voice is back again (for the third or fourth time). It has happened before and than disappeared again. So I am not getting too overly excited about it.

Throat is still a little sore and I have half of my meds to take yet. Wish I was finished with them, they are like horse pills and I have a hard time swallowing them.

I had to go open up the shops this morning at 4:30 AM. Oh my goodness, I haven't done that in a while.

My manager has been working overnight. We are remodeling one of the shops, Rhonda is on vacation and Laurie has been working overnight also, so I was the only Team Leader there. until 11:00. Have you ever tried to be umpteen places at one time? lol

Kate has received the Harvest Exchange I stitched for her and so I can post some pics. I really enjoyed stitching the design. It is a freebie from Plum Pudding.



It actually turned out larger than I thought it would, so I finished it into a small pillow. I used some of the sparkly fabric that I used for my JBW Pumpkin.
I also sent her some cute Fal Buttons and a couple skeins of Dmc Floss Variations.

I am being called to dinner, pork chops, Yummy. So I am out of here.

Blogtoberfest Day 31

I am still hanging in there. Finally completely lost my voice and broke down and went to urgent care. I have Acute Bronchitis. There were so many sick people there, I had to wait three hours and by then I was afraid pharmacy was going to close before I got my meds. I can whisper this morning and that is as good as it gets.

A lady came in and she was burned by a pot of boiling water. Her left arm and both feet up to the ankles were burned. I didn't mind waiting for them to take care of her, she was in a lot of pain.

I have updated my blog a little to get ready for Thanksgiving. I still need to find the perfect header.
I finally got two of my exchanges in the mail. One should arrive at it't new home Monday. The other one is overseas and I have my fingers crossed that it arrives safely. lol.

Staying home today and try to recuperate maybe get some stitching done.

Blogtoberfest Day 25

Just lounged around today and rested up. I go back to the salt mines tomorrow for three days.

I am feeling better. Got my voice back so I can tell my side of the story. lol.

I almost finished stitching the fourth pumpkin on Pumpkin Time. I am having been visited by the frog. It seems like a simple stitch but I keep getting off by one stitch. He is very frustrating and I hope he goes away. At this rate I am not getting too much accomplished.
I found a picture of the Just Nan pinkeep I made for Edit. This is the one that got lost in the mail. I was hoping it would turn up again, but I mailed it in June. So it is not looking like we will ever see it again. It was the first Just Nan that I stitched and was so much fun.

May the stitch be with you,