Blogtoberfest Day 24 and Hootzi Is Here

Well I have totally missed out on completing Blogtoberfest. Who would have known that I would have all these things raining down on me?

Well I could have had a clue. With all the different types of flu going around I was bound to get my fair share. And considering where I work and meeting people from all over the world, I was sure I was going to catch something.

I started out with a sort of sore throat and sneezing. After a couple days of cold meds I developed laryngitis. I actually worked two days cause I didn't feel too bad. Second day my voice was almost gone and so I called in yesterday and stayed home.

I did get some stitching done on Pumpkin Time. My goal was to stitch one pumpkin a day and have it done in a week. I am about half way there and maybe after I watch a few more movies and stitch, I might make some more progress.

I was wondering where to get a frame for it and Lo and Behold....I found one at Walmart for $3.00. How great is that? It is actually meant to hold two 3 1/2 x 5 photos but without the mat it will work perfectly. They had three different ones and I picked the antique looking one. I am going back and pick up some more cause You can never have enough frames,especially the hard to find sizes.

I got really bold and converted my blog over to a three column. I was afraid I would mess up the html, but I did great. It needs some more work but I will have fun doing it. I like the way it looks and I won't have all that scrolling.

Just Nan
Hootzi Humbug

I got more stash! Yeah! Look what came in the mail yesterday. I think this is so adorable. I ordered extra 28 ct. Golden Sand Linen so I could have something left over for future stitching.
I am not, let me repeat that, I am not under any circumstances going to start on this until I finish Pumpkin Time.

I also received some cute freebies by Usurla Michael. They are so cute, but probably will be an item for next Halloween. They are stitched with Kreinik Glow -In-The-Dark threads. I have some of these somewhere that I purchased years ago when I was in Idaho. I saw them a while back but I don't remember where, I am going to have to do some organizing. I will proboably be surprised what I find.

I am mailing of a couple exchanges and will show pics as soon as they arrive at their new homes.

Maybe I won't be gone so long this time
May the stitch be with you.

Blogtoberfest Day 15 and A Pumpkin Update

We have another rainy day but I am at home and don't need to venture out. I haven't done too much but sit here reading blogs and watching the birds at the feeder. lol.
Oh and I confess I took a little nap after stitching a little on Pumpkin Time. we spent a little time trying to set up a Google Calender so we will be better organized. It is actually pretty neat but it took a while to get it set up so we could share calenders.

It is hard to believe that Halloween is almost upon us. October is a long month this year so we have three paydays. YAY! I still have a few want to stitch Halloween things. I might have to wait until next year. I want to get Pumpkin Time finished by Thanksgiving and then on to Christmas.

We have discovered the Campbell Soup website and for now have solved the problem of what to have for dinner. They have a recipe of the day. We have tried a few when both of us are home at the same time. (Not too often) We are having pork chops tonight.

Here is promised pic of Pumpkin Time. I was disappointed because I couldn"t get the true colors to show up. The fabric is not white or gray or whatever that ugly color is but ivory and the color of the pumpkins doesn't look right. EDIT: I took another pic but put it under my magnifying lamp. It is a much better pic.

At least you can see I have made a little progress. I filled in the letter P and did some of the checkerboard pattern along the bottom. I noticed that I have the second yellow flower in the wrong place, but no biggy as far as frogging.

Blogtoberfest Day 14 and Hootzi

It has been another rainy day in Carolina. I got up early and stitched a little on Pumpkin Time before I headed off to work.

I forgot it was meeting day so I was a half hour late. It was a slow day, not too many people flying. It was busy other wise with filling the shops with new merchandise.

I did order The Hootzi Humbug by Just Nan that I am drooling over, They are out of stock (it is a popular pattern). I ordered the Golden Sand Linen that was suggested. I am not sure if I am going to order the stick pin or not. So I will patiently wait and finish up Pumpkin Time. I promise an update pic tomorrow

I didn't get home until 9 o'clock and by the time I got everyone fed and watered for the night it
is late and time to call it a day.