TUSAL and A Scissor Case

I am thinking SPRING lol. You can tell by my new background and by my bunny carrying the spring banner. I enjoyed the snow while it lasted and am happy that I got a lot of pics.

I have made a good bit of progress on my TUSAL this month. I have been doing a lot of frogging.

Have you ever had those days when you are stitching along thinking you are making a lot of progress and then suddenly, what the heck is this? A darn frog and it is way back from an hour or so. And there you go, back to square one.


I have started stitching one of Nora Corbett's Alphabet Fairies. I decided on the letter B for obvious reasons. And I like the colors. It is really quite simple but after I had stitched a good bit on her wings, I found I was off one stitch. I was going to work around it, but ended up frogging it out. I will keep you up to date on my progress.

Lynne has received the scissor case and fob that I stitched for her.My first scissor case. I really thought this would take me a while to stitch but it actually was very fun and easy. Lynne has some good pictures if you would like to take a peek. Tiny Treasures Too.

Scissor Case and Fob
28 ct.Lugana
DMC Variegated Floss

I am of to travel the city today. Have a lot of places to go and things to do. Happy stitching everyone.

TUSAL 2010 and New Exchanges

This would be my progress of my Totally Useless SAL for January. I have done a bit of stitching ,but not much in the past 2 weeks.I chose a smaller container this year.

I was fortunate to win a gift certificate at work and I got the jellyfish paper weight with it. It is pretty awesome. It glows in the dark.

I have bronchitis again. I didn't loose my voice completely this time but I have been feeling terrible.

Also I somehow pulled a muscle in my left shoulder and haven't been able to move my arm without screaming. It has been 10 days like this and just today the pain is subsiding a little. I have been doped up with pain killers,muscle relaxers and antibiotics. All I want to do is sleep and that is about all I have done.

I have finished my Chilly's Gift and still have to put him together into an ornament.
I still need to finish Fa La La and make the twisted braid. Also I have the next pattern for Little House Ornament of The Month, "Pear Tree" to stitch.

I have started 3 Exchanges that need to be done by the end of the month. One for Please Pass the Biscornu, One for the H.A.G.S. blog and a scissor pocket for Tiny Treasures Too.

Hopefully I will make the deadlines and I can post lots of pics.

TUSAL and A John Deere

First off I want to say that for the time being I am moderating comments on my blog. Someone from China posted about 8 porn comments a couple days ago. They were scattered all the way back to the first of the year. I had to go in and delete them.

Wow! I truly don't know where the time is going. It is zipping by so fast. I am always on the count down on my work schedule. Work three days, off two, work two days, off two and than back to work three days. Does it seem like I am living for my days off? lol.

I just finished my two day weekend and now I have three days to work and am off Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. So that means that the rest of my shopping and stitching is going to have to be done in the mornings before 11 o'clock.

It looks like it is going to be a pretty day today. Temperature is 31 degrees and supposed to get up to 55 degrees. I think I can handle that. lol

I have had fun this year with the Totally Useless SAL that Yoyo has done a fantastic job in starting and organizing. She is continuing the SAL for 2010 and is taking signups now. If you didn't participate this year please stop by and join in the fun. If you did join us this year you need to stop by and sign up for 2010.


It seems like I am always late in posting when the New Moon comes around and Yoyo has to give me a little nudge. So anyhow here is the last Picture of my Kitty Bowl. I wanted to put a red bow around here neck and dress her up for the holidays but, didn't have time to search for ribbon. I collect tins so the poinsettia is the lid to a tin that I am keeping my latest ornament projects in.

BTW, that is a pretty big bowl so give me a break OKAY? I am searching for the perfect container for next year. Maybe a wee tiny one hehe, so it looks like I am making a lot of progress.

One of my coworkers, Rhonda likes John Deere stuff so I went on a mission to find some John Deere fabric. I had in mind to sew up some ornaments but when I got one put together, it didn't show the design at all so I am going what to do? So I just finished it this way. I put dark green fabric on the back and made some twisted braid using green and yellow.

I hope to finish up Cat In Snowman's Clothing and the first ornament in Little House Needleworks Sal by Christmas. I will show some Pictures.

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!

Totally Useless a Book and Chocolate Cake

Totally Useless Stitch A Long

It is time to show my Kitty Bowl again. This is a few days short and shows a little progress. I have realized that I am a frugal stitcher. lol. I do not waste much floss and so my orts are small.

The first part of May was kind of slow for me stitching wise. Since I have had my surgery and can see again, I realize I have fallen behind. I have been stitching all day, trying to finish up my ornament for The Prairie Schooler Exchange. I like the way it is turning out and I should be able to complete the stitching tonight and do the finishing tomorrow before I leave for work. It doesn't have far to travel, thank goodness so that buys me a little time.I also have stitched a floss tag for an exchange. This is the first time I will get to use my Crop-o-Dile.(spelling?)

Miss Abbey helping take the picture

I am going to continue reading some of the Classics. We didn't have Jane Austen's Persuasion at The Heritage Bookstore where I work so I went to Books A Million and purchased it.

Persuasion Book & Movie
On the way to check out, I saw the movie so I snatched it up also. I am going to read the book first and then hopefully enjoy the movie.

And Last for all Chocolate Lover's. This is a quick and simple fix.

THE 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE PERSON........HOW NEAT

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Enjoy!