tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70968840937166865642024-03-13T10:03:30.667-07:00the happy needleSharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-56885262729807217152011-02-21T03:39:00.001-08:002011-02-21T03:49:20.579-08:00A wee bit o' progress<div align="center">Greetings everyone!~ Not a whole lot going on. I had did some stitching over the weekend on a gift for a friend . I will see her today and present it to her. I wish I had remembered to take a picture before I wrapped it! Oh well.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I also stitch a little bit on LHN's Night and Day that I had received from Edgar. I changed the color of the house a wee bit so I could use the silk floss he sent me. I like the color change a lot. It was supposed to be stitched in DMC 924 and instead I am stitching it in Belle Soi Blue Lagoon. I am stitching it on a mystery blue linen that I think fits the piece nicely. Although not a patriotic piece, it has some very vivid colors and sort of reminds me of something patriotic , so I will probably display it in my patriotic themed bathroom when I am finished with it. </div><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576106443986646114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9gRNWMWAUVoL9bs9cmf2VXyar5yFU8B4hGGdL2hRfAWkJbEydoPf3syk3_X6EaVvuHUtE5attXosl9uNsq-uL6dAcc93u8A81OeiQDrjg_BLj523yC2UDAVBSgAziWHFmNPq9MuHbS_o/s320/IMG_4183.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I will keep this short. Got tons to do today. Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you all have a wonderful day!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-61212060946595530622011-02-18T05:49:00.000-08:002011-02-18T06:44:18.604-08:00Some excitement arrives in the mail!!!!<div align="center">Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies! Yesterday there was a knock at the door and I was pleasantly greeted with a package from the mailman. Ok, the package wasn't really from the mailman ,but rather he delivered it. The package was from dear sweet <a href="http://blacksheepsite.blogspot.com/">Edgar</a>! Some time back I had won a giveaway from him and yesterday it arrived! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I ran and got the scissors ( but walked slowly once I had them ;) ) the opened it up. Oh, the anticipation was boiling....<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575027359405502722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDOj9VQFwXL6iQt07XSr35GDuHlzNMAmggfLDtf7HlmL7qBxHMEIlB8_XKTKJcHJ_J6EAKTB9PI2Zs8QAI0bX0NyM6twhxzPcWC_1nX5WIketKksYfgK15Cw_hQGE0UX1OoPDD_R9St8/s320/IMG_4174.JPG" /><br /><br /></div><div align="center">I opened the little package in purple on top. Inside were two patterns; Night and Day from Little House Needleworks, and Forest Snowfall from Country Cottage Needleworks. Now I have many Little House patterns , but this is my first CCN pattern and I will really enjoy stitching it!<br />Also there were three skeins of silk from Crescent Colours and a pack of John James needles. Also in the box was the little box of Sees chocolates. I love Sees and have not had any in quite a while.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575027228054049474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4d_4eFoohO3FCEurw2vvNHZr83x2fia9JT93NtPLA8DyoUB12j9JloFsFilW8riG6KTEDIhcOW07Uwi6LgAdAFBrYm6wAnBy66PnA6GzAmxQVF98b1TgPJ5ZgHEwmIm5RX5-fC4ifaw/s320/IMG_4177.JPG" /><br /><br />Next came the wonderful box with the stitching on top. I just love sheep and Edgar picked a great design. I cannot believe how perfecto his stitching is!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575027035851505794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzbDyPSWr8TU0WYG0YczuB1OcyGVq2d1ozOBAYQtZbeKoOY83zKNJqrVQc8fcb7DuCOJfd-48ShBBPMO3NCm0FqcD8YbOVeAF1rySYkGA8OO_7WwYwM05u8xy0Gy1ly_Sh0UNbj6vEAs/s320/IMG_4176.JPG" /><br /><br /><br />Here's a peek at the fabric on the inside. The lid is lined as well as is the bottom.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575026878470524642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLpyyJum-YxxNdjoRF435EXetiQBAC_IZFbWE66JX51oUzG8iLRC5oCmImAkQZQMwSrjUrniwuNFmxxrAnKisjoakq3PdC0eZbFF29IMgRAha935ch6ec83SUCI8Wle1o3UyWLEoBswc/s320/IMG_4178.JPG" /><br />Inside the box was nestled this lovely flower frog in a wonderful little gold bag.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575026729710169554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymDBn16cdNeYfzaxWojH9oIIE2QMl4cRngbLAnXG4qJ48prCQAP56PV0MI-6BhY25QUuXahl1zCOmXv_AwP4mc5yOhCVFJRIp6i3yfUfrVMUjnNNBcPNmRyuV7ste2nfHss3082jphL4/s320/IMG_4180.JPG" /><br />One of my grandmothers had a frog just like this . I will think of her when I use it. It will serve a dual purpose. It will hold scissors and then it will hold those sweet little wild violets this Spring that pop up all over the yard.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575026594209594002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhoeEffQtSl83sg5pmRCuKBQUWTuqCr85nlb5q3CIib06xe9r4rn7KFlw0YbN7ztYNpSwENTW70-RF9pxKGOf-36eaV50gG5PtBJ_7wIJ1OtajwF7F6UmQJgbJ3eoDWHVmRRGcLl2Eig/s320/IMG_4179.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /></div><p></p><p align="center">Thank you so much Edgar , for everything . I just love it all! Oh... half the candy disappeared while stitching on Night and Day last night. I couldn't help myself!</p><p align="center">That's it for today folks! I just bet I'll have something posted soon to show my progress on my projects! Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to see you again real soon!</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-8960750223328977572011-02-09T04:41:00.001-08:002011-02-09T04:55:47.892-08:00Well Fooey!<div align="center">Greetings all!~ Boy, I tell you, it sure has been cold!!!!! I thought I would take advantage of being able to heat the house a little with the oven and decided to bake some wheat bread. BIG mistake! I couldn't get the dough to rise much but thought I would go ahead and bake it. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">THIS , my dear friends , THIS is what happens when you bake unrisen dough!</div><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571669465506578466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVvN_XJBlgIGM-P3AFpbyPK_SQ-hYvVR8Ymv0NPBkeJ_apE6EdkZXchUTM03ydxMUMjIi7xUt2mV9D0GxbqMF9uUI21tlobuZsPco9Vbe34qvMxc2PabdxWEZtiROknFj5wMxBEDAbEto/s320/IMG_4173.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />So... did I get a giggle out of you?! LOL. I am still getting a kick out of Jennifer's commit yesterday on Facebook. She said , "Girl! " lol. I could almost hear it all the way from Georgia!<br /><br /></p><div align="center">For those of you that are my Facebook friends, you may have seen this yesterday. As I mentioned there, it looks like I took a lesson from Elly May Clampett!! After talking to my mom, she told me what happened. She told me that I got my water too hot and killed the yeast. You know what's REALLY pathetic? This was the second loaf. The first one was hard as a rock!!! This one was barely better! Nope, I didn't learn the first time! LOL. I may try later this week to use my last package of yeast, but it won't be today! LOL.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hope you all have a nice day and thanks so much for visiting!</div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte</div><div align="center"></div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-23237837209455074732011-02-08T06:40:00.000-08:002011-02-08T06:54:37.707-08:00Just a little FYI<div align="center">Howdy all!~ I wanted to give you all a heads up. My local needlework shop, ok it's about a 40 minute drive but about as local as it gets, put a bug in my ear. They said that many of the overdyed floss brands raised their price on Feb. 1st, which meant the needlework shops were doing the same. They ,<a href="http://ceciliassamplers.com/"> Cecilia's Samplers</a>, are not going to raise the prices until June 1st! If you have experienced a jump in price where buy your floss and would like to save some money, consider checking them out. Margaret and her crew are very helpful and quick to get orders out. There is usually always a little something extra in the package when it arrives. Things I have gotten have been calendars, free patterns of course, and rulers, to name a few. This is the place where I have gotten all those rement bags of linen for $1 a bag. There are usually 6-8 pieces in the bag of various brands, counts, and colors.They don't always have them, but sometimes they do. They are perfect sizes for ornaments , needlebooks and other small projects. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hope you get a chance to check them out.</div><div align="center">take care,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-2927855488967658062011-02-07T03:28:00.001-08:002011-02-07T03:41:09.998-08:00A little progress<div align="center">Greetings all!~ Well, did any of you get anymore snow? We got dumped on thru the week , then it slacked off , and we got a little more on Friday. We are supposed to get some more starting tonight, but who knows? </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Having a difficult time with our dog being sick. She's getting pretty old and has been weak and having this horrible cough which has led to lots of vomitting , which is never pretty. Gonna have to see what the vet says.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I did make some progress on Kindness Matters. I'm really liking this little banner! I noticed yesterday that one of the little berries fell off , so I will have to trace another. Hopefully this time it sticks!!</div><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570908416170254258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmaz0oWE52w9Zr2w6lb7DIeNTchgXFGv6D2GMw87bBMWK9DgRulMSrsFN_EXUxI3jGj8YL2txDhEoEFE62W8Dr34Cf9pJ9PKjeYANBJBNoQBdplI9Dh8J7Pyr6IbZtrHnzi2f-o59l8I/s320/IMG_4171.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Ok, so I will come right out and admit something this morning. Not only am I addicted to virtually anything regarding the needle, I am also addicted to Facebook games! There , I said it, out in the open! I play Cityville, Frontierville, and Farmville. So if you play these games and are in need of neighbors like me, send me an email and we can swop info. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Well, it's that time again to wrap things up. I hope, *fingers crossed* , that I will be back later this week with more progress on projects. Hope you all have a great day and thanks for visiting!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-60063600691030849382011-02-01T05:20:00.001-08:002011-02-01T05:41:14.390-08:00Mail and Baking<div align="center">Greetings all! ~ Well, am I excited or what?! Remember me telling you that I had a pattern that I won coming in the mail? Well it landed in my mailbox yesterday! That was really fast! I won the giveaway from Kim of <a href="http://ksbquilts.blogspot.com/">Stillmeadow Quilting</a>. Thanks a bunch Kim! I was so excited that my son thought I was going to come unglued! Not really, but I was pretty excited! I had already been pulling fabrics that I thought I would use. Soon after it's arrival, and I'm talking maybe 15-20 minutes, I grabbed my fusable webbing and went to tracing out the shapes. In no-time I had the shapes all ironed in place and cut out! I didn't notice until this morning when I was taking a picure of it, that I had accidently traced the same leaf twice instead of tracing the third. I will have to fix that today. I know the snap below isn't a great one because of the glare, but once I get this put together, you'll be able to see it better.<br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568711036882484274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgWb9CL8bJXqkO4Tdw3r6PGWz-b7NcxWGOavMR-sttcjIdhlFgPS0gXnHCq9eF91trJcZ4BN4TcNrQH5AzBYLx-9n4FeOxjoLJ1yxIqgUZNTDznn3qXxa525dAFL7Oap5xtuQw5An-Kk/s320/IMG_4140.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Now this little birdie is not going to go beakless. I have decided to satin stitch his beak on rather than use a small piece of scrap. I think it will look ok. Can you see my leaf goof-up? Ugh.<br /></p><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568710944735399202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCydE3ozBCY2ZKT-isnF4k15duZp9IB6UT_wqGzaKg-k8J744SLfKt_8h9Epo4OhW6HDt8jgEa3I-2OTVmDqHVe3ad_eaZ6_1dFIlQyShkF0_ZqTCk05cm5w1GAezz891_060HEt2-VvM/s320/IMG_4142.JPG" /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Well, yesterday was a chilly day. We are expecting about two feet of snow along with sleet and thick ice! I thought it made for a good baking day so I whipped up some coffee cake muffins and this......<br /><br /></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568710832789369122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4fN2Tl-b0QnsGuxhx54Z9E3j86SMXg3yzk9tFYlPfAenVB0pSeX92ByJAaW2uA-fqQVZleZAuzFPs3ctbYZitvLfFJWmrWfyZ19ZXR7ffya3gBRiZvH4h87Zu9o-cR9urt3DoD_raGs/s320/IMG_4137.JPG" /></p><p align="center"><br />....became this! Yummy! Didn't take us long to gobble them up. Of course after the gobbling came the wobbling . Gotta watch that!<br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568710736546180642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYc51owwgm7YowG0_CVK2njpaLH5pH5M0Jhsd6GxOEmKTmZSp1CvHFEvRX35bqFY4frdNnhuQqPeOdWcnq2q4Qqvv1RcNteGj6Pn82iPmNHmqscDdkzjispu9eR-S0FWnBQBygmsmG718/s320/IMG_4139.JPG" /><br /><p></p><p align="center">Well, I suppose the time has come to wrap this up and get on with my day. Hope you all have a most excellant day! Thanks for stopping by.</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte</p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-80423511529990539542011-01-31T05:42:00.001-08:002011-01-31T05:55:18.352-08:00Learning my ABC's<div align="center"> Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies!~ Well, here it is Monday , and low and behold , I DO have a post for today! :) I started working on Lizzie Kate's ABC's that I won a little while back from Melissa. I am enjoying every bit of it!! Not too shabby a start for a few days work. I worked on this this weekend and then another day or two a few weeks ago. I am stitching it on 28 count mushroom Jazlyn as opposed to the 32 count lambswool that it is supposed to be stitched on. It will wind up being a little bigger than it is supposed to be, but , that's ok.<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568345300174338354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3kE72naN6R0a5JVSrbNCw7Ug29kk1ojqreI7ffh82bYkfTbf7FgZRHD-uXV2Gnly5TFWBcJ1RXigxjYd8v718uWs9Fy8Wr2AAu6eVqqegO-e4vKcD-l_KZc-n1Nhnpn09e2sJbLz8tE/s320/IMG_4134.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568345180129055090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pZIaK7B2EW5lLpJN0KDq35OiPrF1jBG2L5F0BJBWRvaQl_-Yx5ZPE50aP0edNE1VaDw1cLiuJp5MTK0dIktqSnrjMVbHh_GqpMVvT6wAr7zn8LhOgMCN3YVz9euIFQsdwfu2IG4t71g/s320/IMG_4135.JPG" /><br /></div><p> </p><p align="center">I did do some hand quilting on my son's quilt and then I also put a few stitches into Village at Hawk Run Hollow (VoHRH) . Remember back when I started on that? I really need to get going on it again! </p><p align="center">******</p><p align="center">I will spend today stitching on a pincushion for my Mom's birthday which is Wednesday. I am hoping that I will get to see her that day. We are expected to get a big snow storm starting today . We could get up to 12 inches! I am thinking about Ma Teakettle today. Did you read that she has gotten 56 inches so far for the month of January? Yikes! </p><p align="center">******</p><p align="center">I also found out that I won a giveaway for a pattern of a quilted banner that I have been wanting! Yay for me! I have been informed that it is on it's way , so I will show a pic of that and some details when it arrives!!! Thanks again Kim!!</p><p align="center">That's it today. Thanks so much for visiting and do come again real soon!</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-75094712400736792152011-01-28T06:20:00.000-08:002011-01-28T06:48:45.823-08:00I'm still alive!! ;o)<div align="center">Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies!~ Yes, you read right! I'm still alive! I have been pretty busy and also have not had use of the camera, (kept forgetting to buy new batteries) so I have been out for a bit. I am really making a nasty habbit of this am I not? I must stop that!! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Well, as I said, I have been busy. I have had a naked sheep since Christmas and thought I better do something about that! So I have made a new blanket for my little sheep. I used some blue and red striped flannel I had and then stitched the flag portion of a Bent Creek pattern and there you go, my sheep is no longer naked!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567243996791748226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHBVsnqgrpoTsyVtSSzhgExpy_XUdfRXBf0Eieb0AzuTw_KFHndwOZLSnCQOv2UqfsBKhW_oAQCrCWwUPgw_LJvUSwJFXQz8JkMJWZPAFxOWv43bE6t0sk1aHmA9DNeiXD9xqWCSVUVE/s320/IMG_4127.JPG" /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDQHEXWYmjeiEw3b2-I2Iv8YKXen3X9KCmziF1a07A-T0PjHL6cRmLxyv9lSPDpPDcfe7BfKMLxpjTH03uF5fZQ6yW8kkX-PvV-NPma8IsV1lBXwZI5cwDVEf78iuJLjUYbL_pRyLq_Q/s1600/IMG_4133.JPG"></a><div align="center">Well that put me in a rather patriotic mood and that resulted in me buying myself a birthday present. I ordered the Wishing Thee Freedom chart from Homespun Elegance and got it stitched up. I stitched it on a smaller piece of linen because I plan on making it into a pillow so it wasn't necessary to have a regular sized border for framing. I need to get the brass buttons ordered and then the fabric purchased. When I have that completed I will show you the finished product.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567243868624049490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJPtvAkJCa19lWmLqvuu9DN-bIb_icJOUpTvCBmLD7Ivl-7m09iqE3NQu1shQx2luXMO-QkW9Di4XVT-fQCEXzvHwXwoIFCn87PpPreabLV2BPvMavds_eEloj18RunEzBSpAlxo0Els/s320/IMG_4128.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><br /><br />I stitched on Quaker Alphabet Sampler as far as the thread would go and need to get some more ordered so I can get it finished. This is where I left off.<br /></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567243795347959954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ObcUfPsI9HYqAmeiSqeseTA7LMVUKB61ZxbHHOeoPVf-xHX4k7HyX94cMc9GQzic2zwqbHRR1_8_X3Y_G60ia2HDoWmmfRp6gymPyQfj3S_LfxecWoynD2b0GQSdUjRWrn3BBCQIJyY/s320/IMG_4133.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><br />I also got all the little cowboys rounded up, er I mean, I got the Li'l Cowpokes quilt all done and ready to give to the baby I made it for when the time comes. Which is just around the corner. I hand quilted it in a large cross hatch and then for the border, I just did straight lines out. I love how it came out!<br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567242063170592626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsJXDzV6XqE6d3HWs2f894_ZVFkFOyGDQTb9a-BNv9y0q9H3iFZCXWGYNPEatgk_Cl4Zaihmp_EEAxEHy0rflUoIEBJ5BIkyOYGyJl9DckVgvWCpwSi6gmiSJGcXMw6ZgOAd4BxJ5yck/s320/IMG_4131.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567241915192549154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5eImqM4GYrjqhhXWv-q7lq3gnNFseG2ndsi4BJSJinReDLKDBh8nVZcTl5IKPFSXHKHS8xFZcRu_SLgR2-bv7TFOTJLXN7gMpg5DQfqhmHqpPb42jVH1ntbry5w2hhgxc70vknskjJ4/s320/IMG_4132.JPG" /><br /><p></p><p align="center">Guess that does it for me! Wonder if I will be back on Monday. Hmm... if you are wondering too, then maybe you should stop by and see. :) </p><p align="center">Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a warm one! Thanks for stopping by and gving me some of your time! </p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte</p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-48682830013475045332011-01-25T14:47:00.000-08:002011-01-26T06:53:00.573-08:00Another giveaway from Jan. Go check it out!<div align="center">Hey all! I wanted to let you all know about a giveaway that <a href="http://belfontenotes.blogspot.com/">Jan</a> of Belfonte Notes is having. Please check out her blog to find out more!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-2126645533898958582011-01-18T04:20:00.000-08:002011-01-18T04:28:08.013-08:00We have a winner!!!<div align="center">GREETINGS DEAR FRIENDS AND BLOGGING BUDDIES! ~ Can it be Tuesday already?? I tell you what, January is going by fast!! Well, I'm sure you are all saying "get on with it" so here goes. The winner of the Prairie Schooler Bunny is Deborah of <a href="http://cranberrysamplings.blogspot.com/">Cranberry Samplings</a>! Congratulations Deborah! Now send me your mailing address by email so I can get this off to you! A big thank you to all who entered! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far. So far, mine has been pretty ok. I have been busy hand quilting on a baby gift and I'm just about done. I should have a pic up soon. Next I need to finish a quilt for my son's bed. He keeps asking "mom are you done yet"? So that's been nagging me and I shall get it done fairly soon. After that, I think I will settle in and work some on a couple of stitched pieces I'd like to get done, then we shall see after that.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Thanks for stopping by! </div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte</div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-22854672247249875622011-01-11T05:28:00.000-08:002011-01-11T05:37:26.284-08:00Giveaway time!!<div align="center">Greetings all!~ Well, I didn't get around to posting the next giveaway last week like I'd hoped. Sorry, you all will forgive me won't you?? Sometime last year I completed the April Square from A Prairie Year from The Prairie Schooler. I downsizing and culling out, I have decided that it would make a great giveaway someday. I thought Spring would be good , BUT now would be better . Sooo.... if you would like your name in the pot , just leave a comment on this post sometime between today and next Monday, January 17th. I will announce the winner on Tuesday.</div><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560920242859065858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRiM5yHlRxDVwP0FtTjPpF9HQBgVHF_rdsVWGwZMjCWOxCWnazrjIpUvskPAYtkQNaZ_bCSyhml9dHlO5hfLRMZT9QTR3kvCC6C4yogbwj3mVqSorOnfPKLBnNle8OtpO7W-6gGYg4kA/s320/IMG_2582.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Well... that's it for today. I will be back later this week with some show and tell. Thanks for visiting today!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div><div align="center"> </div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-81557383283312215762011-01-04T05:14:00.000-08:002011-01-04T05:37:44.828-08:00My first finish for 2011 !<div align="center">Greetings all!~ I hope you all had a nice New Year celebration, however it was that you celebrated. Here.... no hoopla... just watched movies , the ball drop from Times Square...and then the Benedryl I had to take kicked in and I went to bed at 11:30. Just thirty minutes before midnight, can you believe it? !! I almost made it , but once the Benedryl kicks in, it knocks me for a loop and I'm a goner! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">******</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The mail can bring such nice surprizes sometimes. The other day I recieved a beautiful Shepherd's Bush scissor fob kit complete with scissors from Jolene for my birthday, which was yesterday, the big four-0! I decided that the scissor fob would make a great little first finish for the year and I set to work on it right away. I just love the way it turned out. Thank you SO MUCH my friend! </div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558319639112946994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislnXxUKAlm8cnIo1a_0eKz_fYqZKodO4qxgn7bf6VUL-rqIgu-hmtxZ3Y3ypej_jAE3vFBrnE6Ep6qHko0W5gnfgCGZCUZVagTo-F_yaHQcO36HrzUuODmcMIuExxsxAyVNc7kYwto1Q/s320/IMG_4110.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558318682359170034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc1GVs0w2ttb-RQx8aKws3l6M6xFzmW5i9DyYFg3iOn0_38xfwEWlX8J78iIdt6_hZjCDbTvnqsARVqtYV0FjHKuTxpjyeuZI5xqVXHt4uDnGfdFvRKD5l61Py7oHexKr1VmP2jRfBF4/s320/IMG_4111.JPG" /><br /><p> </p><p align="center">Aye yi yi ! I can't believe that there are so many of you that have joined the stitching challenge this year! All of you brave souls are sure going to be busy! I had entertained the thought for about ...oh , maybe 5 seconds. LOL. Then I realized that there was no way with my crazy life that I could commit to that. I don't make any New Year's resolutions, but there are a few things I would like to work on this year....one being not over-extending myself. Therefore, I am going to try my best to cut back on commitments that I know I am not going to fullfill.</p><p align="center">******</p><p align="center">Later this week I hope to announce another giveaway, so be on the lookout! Thank you all so much for all of your visits, continued support, and friendship. It really does mean a lot!</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p><p align="center"> </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-72716672878264446862010-12-31T04:25:00.000-08:002010-12-31T04:52:02.206-08:00Li'l Cowpokes<div align="center">Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies!~ Well here we are....the last day of 2010. Any of you have any plans? Well any plans we would have had for going out , like to a movie or something, have been shot! We started having car trouble last week and we thought it was bad gas. Nope! More serious....way more serious. Hubby spent the entire day fixing the car yesterday, so any money for going out went on car parts! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fooey</span>! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">It is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">little</span> warmer here this morning. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thermometer</span> actually reads 58 degrees! A nice change from waking up to it being 3-8 degrees <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wouldn't</span> you say? <br /></div><div align="center">*******</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">One day last week, at least I think it was last week, I posted a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">snaparoo</span> of some cute little cowboy fabric. Some of you may remember. Well, yesterday I spent the entire day piecing on a quilt. Now I know what some of you are thinking. I was indoors doing something fun in the warmth while hubby was outside doing something not so fun in the cold wind. Well, that may seem a little mean I guess . I can only get anything like that done when he is not in the house or is asleep , so I snatched the opportunity. My efforts yesterday produced this! </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556821986025885090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwUR-jIw0_s6ToxACLzlcBfae2y1PQJ54FW8x7dxtenP5ySkK42EUTV7EO-_klTJ4YPD1-MoMhyDUXfdVJiV-SnB-Lj0CkcV4Idg39Cii7Aaht6IX8SiZGZF-LpTQ0WSfXY22hmzbDFw/s320/IMG_4102.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556821838713381810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyONcW2gSXL0Q2cYbg5pugJrPRhkkPPnSJdCrhqQZqSHmx9gRiBtxsgrn_XceuxjfvjHdTgaZfqkpKALRj1wCWJ4iznkfEB0HdqEIgf593cXp9U-ESRNybvwQog40lma3VzzdRC1mCpM/s320/IMG_4103.JPG" /><br /><p> </p><p align="center">The pattern is called Baby Blocks and it is from the March 2000 issue of McCall's Quick Quilts. It will be a baby gift for one of my long time friends first grandchild! I can hardly wait 'til she gets it! I think I will include a copy of the book "The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pokey</span> Little Puppy" from Golden books. Hopefully that book is still in print! </p><p align="center">******</p><p align="center">Now I don't know about you all, but I myself don't make any resolutions for the New Year. I KNOW I wouldn't keep them! I DO , however , plan to do more quilting this coming year. I have been inspired by so many quilting blogs , especially <a href="http://quilthollow.com/">Quilt Hollow</a> , that I realized how much I miss quilting . I have been wrapped up in stitching ( cross stitching that is) that I have really been neglecting one of my other favorite past-times, quilting. So... the coming year will hopefully include a lot more. I will even pull out my Thimbleberries book today and work on a flying geese quilt I have wanted to piece for some time. Be one the lookout for pictures of that in the near future. Also...something else you'll want to be on the lookout for is another giveaway.Yep! I said another giveaway! </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">Well, that's all dear folks! Thank you to all of you for the wonderful comments you've left and for the wonderful friendships I have made this past year. I've enjoyed it ALL so much! I look forward to more in 2011! </p><p align="center">HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-10410943125727666522010-12-29T05:43:00.000-08:002010-12-29T06:00:04.804-08:00Just some stitchin'<div align="center"> Greetings all!~ I hope you all are going to have your themometers warmed up a little this week! We are due to 50-60 degree tmeps here in the Ozarks later this week. That will be considerably warmer than it has been here lately! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Yesterday I went and got my driver's license renewed. I don't know if this is a country wide thing or not, but here our license expires on our birthday the year they are due. I knew (all too well since it will be my 40th) that my birthday was coming up , so I trotted on down there. I was so afraid I wouldn't pass the eye exam because of all of the iritis trouble. I did pass, but barely! I now have two restrictions on my license. Glasses, that was a given, and an outside left mirror. I thought that last one was dumb, because that's a requirement for all vehicles anyhow. Oh well. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Remember last week when I posted the winnings from Peggy's drawing and I had gotten a little Shakespeare's Peddler scissor pocket kit? Well , I decided to stitch it up . Wow! Stitching on 40 count was a bit challenging for me! I love the way it worked up though! I didn't finish it off with a corner opening like the instructions said to do. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get my scissors out. The fabric that it is laying against is the fabric I used for the back. Just perfect I think. Thanks again dear Peggy! I will enjoy it for a long long time.<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556099860966332354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Jtoj2xfs2no_FgGRL6pCPZOOuuUprRHGMFPZtXFuxWjYIisFeOuBNOFs3BNyMH-gJrSlwhoIYELx-L8NWNT8ZM7If6DqIaJKB-Ikk0dty0aOpJhjOqkhI4HWtFzFaP35Bv5m2e3plps/s320/IMG_4100.JPG" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I started a new project. Well, actually I have started a few new projects. This one I started a couple of days ago. It is Quaker Alphabet Sampler from Rosewood Manor's Quakers and Quilts. I am stitching it all in one color using Currant from The Gentle Art. I am stitching it on 28 count Country French Linen in Wheat.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556099773353957634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7DY98bNerQPGo4IjARo3rBmtPpnGpQisaxLQi12iHTsbPn5BoKwYbxvSyivNiqdtl68SJQU_hiWLAMsAQ_d9GlAf2k_Ucq5zo7kCykFIZKU3ZYXIB1y0lkHjhkpf0X05FZjyXLwBUrQ/s320/IMG_4101.JPG" /></div><p> </p><p> </p><p align="center">Well that's it for now friends. I am off to piece a little while on a baby quilt that I am giving as a gift.Thank you all for stopping by today! </p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-91511028957575108872010-12-28T07:06:00.001-08:002010-12-28T07:27:26.291-08:00Christmas gathering<div align="center"> Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies!~ Just a quickie post to show some of the pics I took during our Christmas gathering. Since there are several ,I will keep the text to a minimum.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">First up is my sister Tracey. She was wearing reindeer antlers and I think before the day was over just about everone ended up wearing them at some point.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555751634944412562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErVq2OWmKE55YW7R3RyuSQYJZ9ksAFuxNqSxOBCllbuehx2SpfuBWRP9RkhYxopmDN33TF4BVfNvksGjrhQxQl1kUkbPPZA-jX2Fq3sxh1DAUpNh0TxCimGqUqPeDIRX1LIcTdpaXELo/s320/IMG_4059.JPG" /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Here is my neice Amanda. She is the next to the oldest grandchild of my parents and she is the daughter to my sister Keena.<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555751530936109266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTlidFHAS6dEFTCwcBuRCpQ2PslMGMO6_ljImhdMyp0MD3p5uiJhHpjMZAv1_sFlWVR3XOrua41t1vh38tQ47nSMPXIMpy-CYdMiUJAuD1NI6FRvi21vc24H7Q0VjkNXvRf_6RCVeWliM/s320/IMG_4057.JPG" /><br />This is my sister Keena and her grandson Cooper. He is my neice Amanda's son.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555751402867944322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgbmyggMkanp4Awj-DtP_iYwTmb23yV16uV7VFNJPp74SQXB6q0OEDSPT87yhwWPrnm0UJAQVztJYT4bLoncaznM9oXT7vDP-rLBlvEGgUs51DUlAesce4L6j_j8OPtuYBv1tT3E__fE/s320/IMG_4067.JPG" /><br /> A few of the family sitting around talking. L to R is my SIL Janette, brother David (married to Janette), sister Tracey, Aspen (long time girlfriend of Ben, nephew Ben (Tracey's son) , BIL Curtis (Tracey's DH) brother Danny, and nephew Joe (David's son ) .<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555751217193696386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmPSNuYbAOrl0eOojcU6S_GUW8d4AePYLRNuD5Htu-laR9OB-FE0CfV-cISPWQtjZM9NLuFmiO-pZ3MEpVsjaiABuCNdVDGrbWvDTZtpAdorY2vIE8rCWmfTAlTww0tYSpyQw3zdw2rA/s320/IMG_4079.JPG" /><br /><br />Ben and Aspen. You always see them together! They plan to marry one day but want to finish college first. Smart move I'd say.<br /><br /><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555751038725581298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikvi-StT-c1HgDASf3k2SB-SztQXjgBuhHxoxaYc1bjKvSptzFaOeBWPDRFDHHGVZ3luef4-GjBzxi0hrNWPrZa6Qv37ZLcheqo_0zKHCikHoGou1PE13yOb6urC1UXgBWDVzKDFJ2Ug/s320/IMG_4086.JPG" /><br />My mom, dad, and baby brother Danny.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555750911956556994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NKyTrrs53rqGs8KiQhgUkIWQw-IO5DphcvRYOmNjEx7Zhcz6vZWUyYY60fv2nIv8DTfWVdNuYi0G5B6nnwFEpKYhq-F0hvaa3Xm2KImko1GQE0wyYXZJHwSiRFK6k9OtxwyMHVALTTI/s320/IMG_4089.JPG" /><br />Here is my brother David getting comfy after the big meal.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555750799197258066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16HjYRpz7E8m66mn7iBo4Gh22mrUqF7GOU83hxE8BHeoonsJgrzq3v_6cs0JcBzdrxvlE5IQ-kCPLCXZ81AFDvK6sf7HJJOs6bYznrER-cFM6-YdiG2gwcPRQlNmjsp444rODfZzM_cY/s320/IMG_4090.JPG" /></div></div><br /></div><p align="center">There was a total of 24 at our house this year. Whew! We were tired afterwards! We wouldn't have it any other way! </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">Hope you all had a wonderful holiday filled with wonderful warm memories! </p><p align="center">Happy New Year everyone! </p><p align="center">'til next time ,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-73873760704267185702010-12-21T04:34:00.000-08:002010-12-21T05:07:35.399-08:00The kindness of others....<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br />GREETINGS DEAR FRIENDS AND BLOGGING BUDDIES!~ Lately I have had lots of kindness bestowed upon me. Recently I won <a href="http://kentuckysampler.blogspot.com/">Peggy's</a> giveaway on her blog. The package arrived in the mail yesterday!<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYkzquUhlOuF7ZP8HHKrQe9UbWvuyrsP-K4AOv_IdXLY1hGZzFIXBg6COazQvVRQZW0-SYdNeBv3B70KKto4nrcGlcPrlwyrayYjG42Ea2NIMtfC4d1ycHEMWmmPadVnl9I21tC5f8kI/s1600/IMG_4028.JPG"></a><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553115278324134818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz2rvvyHkfswLy2TUWrrfSL1CAMhtibtI0yUyIwC6h0JZ_SFC3EoIQb2sERF4Lk-qFdHvBMryBQ3ghtF6dV1zy2KHLLzdeyutg7SNYCKjvyXqcnjTglQK4DdCIoVO-0J_BFF_7tG-gsWE/s320/IMG_4028.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center">She cleverly wrapped everything is ths old pattern paper. Isn't that a great idea?<br /><br /><br /></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553115165482784818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojWMDkqbxv4Fa2oxsXZk4uMpsCfux8f4eaW_z6onyu7TMTVQvscsnd6MKdOYbBJFOhIpqlHr0iNUevrmi7wT_MTAU8IEM8NWhMlw8JF1Vj-2mkMyliyKjqaaL0Xsj4JmCXl7e_3xHcFg/s320/IMG_4034.JPG" /> </p><p align="center">Now I had seen my winnings on her blog, but it is nothing like having it in my own hands! She sent tons of stuff! A BBD 2011 Calander, some stitcher's hand cream in the scent of Blackberry Vanilla ( my favorite scent), a tin of Burt's Bees lip balm, oatmeal soap, a kit from Shakespeare's Peddler, the list goes on and on. Hopefully you can see everything in the picture.<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553114899993001122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRq0pUZBriOSyVVlFhY5LBvxbHMcMBWcYD4-pxAW0_1Ss9767idyEkuhKTTEaX2mzF5Od_g0sqKFEA-P2s50eQh3Ck82TbG1cbO2VFShR_imNiEzrZhttr_NAdU_5MthmAWXmmYa3iQ8Y/s320/IMG_4029.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />See the pins in the strawberry? She made those herself and I think they are just lovely!<br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553114791808446066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQ-FRrhvhbkR1qFHRQaY6SuJgbBCa1qIt4d9N1oYwLHWV6ICfL8HBOy_zCA4affl_CXEcbwYonUeG5PSKTeu-Kcgvabuv3j_pbkzYC41mo_KkLgzA42leQzl01nm90tDy1ZZkVNOHAPw/s320/IMG_4030.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /><br />I just love this little Willow Tree Angel! Been wanting one for a long time too! The flower frog for holding scissors is great too! Didn't really understand what all the rage was about those 'til I got one! It is so pretty!<br /><br /></p><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553114624680423586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDbbkfJuja9g1b4nK225x99jOl6mLDdL-iumr9YkaCvknpGInSjgxJ3VU9E299iJjEUco4zDyabmgdtyQMzlOy_heLWUdjG6FLFkcwZhkKiG_fSvoMdPX1sRJ7ZFutpYEqWrNsl3-1w4/s320/IMG_4031.JPG" /><br /><br /><br />And this big guy... my husband and I had watched a special on the Travel channel some time back about different places in the US that still make candy by hand and the maker of this one, Hammond's , was on that show. They showed how the candy canes were made. Very neat that I have one , but who can tell how long it will last! I love candy canes! Thank you so very very much Peggy! I will treasure it all!<br /></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553114507444106898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yLOPEZm_91qZXFYqdNMgEZBbjvP9iyZeyU4WMcc7d2wM4iuEZYJxY1fxAGkx6BdXf-KhK422CjGywG0fht5y4hoN5kZ4Sx5NoZTwI1O1Ivt1ln2tGPZ_RsNjypIZd789rtork8KijGc/s320/IMG_4032.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br />I recently won another giveaway from <a href="http://rymero.blogspot.com/">Melissa's</a> blog. I had been pondering what linen to stitch this on and was making a list of the special overdyed threads I would need for it. Just so happens that I was needing CC's Second Hand Rose and that was one of the flosses that Peggy sent me! When I get some spare time and things calm down from the holiday season, I plan on getting this one stitched up!<br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553114356195101154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPJKuPjfcQpI1EbJIs9bJo_6WPawf0zEzdwu18Hzf5kuRGTKejXX7vuNDWQF4T11eTccydC4d8eIWap-dNotebqtHINAUVQIXzO_gWDnV7q1NZjRGwdk6CL05wiC4zURyIEKboY3q2wI/s320/IMG_4041.JPG" /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOa5cl130wrLOKVYSwJlJWqxlIjz0q8GmnBGuXxBZQPlW9X9KRNxwpJRuQslvXmMi3gHBaz84Ie1hE8NDWZaetrWZX2tS9uRAqIdpXcg_jNBHCd3W9BHwqrtS7NPy-3MViFjVm4xz2-I/s1600/IMG_4041.JPG"></a><div align="center">Nicky from New Zealand sent me this cute Lizzie Kate Santa. A Good Night was a pattern from the Santa Snippet series that I had been wanting and she was so very kind to send it to me! Thank you Nicky! Didn't have time to stitch it up this year. I will indeed get it done for next year though!<br /></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553113689482248946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7b-TDdqAoP8xjh2c-XHDK90ixqXVOgIBZYbMwlvSDTv8PvUJvrsCrx3H-WUxe8FBSyVCKuxmh3W6Fl-gybdzU_kbHL_XfqMkPxr8H3MlmwaiLicOcAZEUZPBfKPWk1_A_ERPL2eXrKi8/s320/IMG_4042.JPG" /> <p align="center"></p><p align="center">Well... that does it for this edition of The Happy Needle. Thank you so much for visiting and for your continued friendships and support. </p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-22055628528520999832010-12-17T04:20:00.001-08:002010-12-17T05:10:06.114-08:00We have a winner!!!<div align="center">GOOD FRIDAY MORNING EVERYONE!!! ~ Whew! I can hardly believe that the weekend is here already! I simply MUST get all my Christmas done TODAY! I have only gotten one thing so far! I am way behind. Ok, ok, I bet now you're all saying "stop chattering and give us the winner already"! LOL Well...... that would be....</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Kathy A. of Kathy's Sit and Stitch! Congratulations Kathy! Email me your address so I can get this out to you ! Hope you enjoy the charts. Will there be more in the future you ask. You bet, so stick around because you never know when they may pop up!<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Well, I have really been in quite a quilty mood lately and when I seen the fabrics down below, I just knew I HAD to put my paws on it ! I instantly knew what pattern to use and who to make it for . Isn't it just so cute?! Just perfect for a little boy don't you think? The focal fabric is by Michael Miller and the other two prints are made especially for Hobby Lobby but go just perfect with the cowboy print. I can hardly wait to get my hands on that rotary cutter! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">*EDITED FOR CORRECTION* ~ I was just looking at the selvidge of the blue fabric as I was cutting it and I see that I was mistaken about it being a Hobby Lobby print . It is a Michael Miller print as well called Bandana Blitz. The red is printed for Hobby Lobby though. Thought I would mention it for the inquiring minds that may want to know. :) </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551625350894831762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIE4CJUzOtP13TV3DnCnD-8szaN7y99kA4PBShiUMaP6ntgx3XViWcTNMheaDzdF76tU3B9MMletWMXpVy4DOn6ZPuhM46wdBoQvWBf7LWYqrsYnPyf3jYeLkDCcDg4EGLlwMhoiFsv7s/s320/IMG_4013.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551625259833742338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jqgAIVmkhMdR7Kv4fxmISbujcqCB9FQsB-OdslnlusVBAaGEhizMLi7QDDwXboTBDxbI4kbeTx3qap8tK4e9v4pX8RTT_oyOXQEot5Zl0-3jMNZ6Ucvrw63HopUo9w3gkpHJKgWMbVM/s320/IMG_4014.JPG" /><br /><br /><p></p><p align="center">I hope you all have a most wonderful and hopefully warmer weekend! I appreciate all of the comments you leave and the emails you send. They mean a lot! Thank you ALL for stopping by . I hope you visit again real soon! Now I think I will see what I can get done with that rotary cutter before the guys get up!</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte</p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-23689748516645801762010-12-16T05:13:00.000-08:002010-12-16T05:25:53.286-08:00A Christmas Quilt Finish!<div align="center">GREETINGS ALL! ~ It's getting closer isn't it? The BIG day, and I got my Christmas quilt done just about in time. I absolutely love the way it turned out! It is a little bit older line from the girls of Holly Taylor for Moda called Birchwood Lane. I think this is like the third Christmas since it came out , so I've had it around to complete for a bit haven't I?<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551268275128705474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cu0ufBAED2tLixqbkTZTOhLnxpnGu9R6KrNf6-YoSyfTIYPXdS1wvOeG9i2aT1adZobzLCW4KgoDsUbPS8bxAJEgXpTu1uz5gdyRzHrrvscfySf0Ij_6N1hXgujUxrNCvhkZsl6HpW4/s320/IMG_4009.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center">The cardinal is my favorite of the printed blocks. </p><p></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551268181852780674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOa78aoxFigJDCEQ078sU1wuDAxotaYFHUrxp7278HhsoaXxKL6pQZDhYQfeC4xutIdOFVMFjUdCWBr5tJySHUy3pSpIUt-qPe2YnD8U4KNuKex7xtHf9j34rzKtaMIbuUVQFV4EY3Pc/s320/IMG_4010.JPG" /></p><p></p><p align="center">If you are interested in the Just Nan charts that I have up for grabs from the last post, you must enter that drawing by midnight tonight , as I choose the winner tomorrow! </p><p align="center">Well, I need to keep this short and sweet today. I have a TON of things to get done! I hope you all are having some peace with this busyness of the hustle and bustle this time of year brings. Thank you so much for your continued visits, support , friendship, and inspiration! </p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-37549569206927439632010-12-10T08:04:00.000-08:002010-12-10T08:19:42.775-08:00A Just Nan Giveaway!<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"> ATTENTION JUST NAN FANS ! ~ I am doing some life changing and with that is coming some down sizing! In doing so , I am finding that I have many charts that I no longer desire to keep. So , that being said.... I am doing a giveaway for ALL 5 of the Just Nan charts below. That's right... one lucky winner will receive all five of the Just Nan charts below. I'm sorry , but only one has the charm to it and that's the "Charlotte" chart . No other threads or beads are included. </div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"> The charts are : Spring in the Air, Summer Stroll, Ariel, Charlotte, and Twinkle Bear.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549086778288339954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShV8oyVDge06kVT5H31oDW6JROgyHqHgfFtwnLnP0Ras_8utSt9Rk6kKbWLzM5DvXazU4LwJMzuDJA3ZOAsmlbavlsPDW3FbHmKChpjvVaI-8XFi4KWV8sySmftIZkcrRyB_K3TLdQMg/s320/IMG_3998.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549086673944979618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a9vInSaCtOsYFhvUg3FfkfjsZScpCLLKuJaQt41QjVnF0GRdsqqC131sS6-XgM5nFfWn0eF0ioeSBKfmKt8nMFSS7z2cN2PXSum148d7fHw_d4_Fr-VkoemBBp27Xg-8OCzcuXrEhhw/s320/IMG_4002.JPG" /><br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549086566767466466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0tlFf3EnGlPufvyktqcC0_gcWO4AXayN7v6egtU6oQtcPOJgtW_WLlb4pzw46MLbm5osz2xLCHPxLvsqQKTELWVyyivmgY9obFRbbdB4zAZCG9o2pnshvKALbbwkhF9RgcpLSX8N48o/s320/IMG_3999.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549086425300798354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSicNqRaTSXqYgGzeOW1WvavoJi2CgDeAmz3Ik2qiIevYAb04YlGjFLwKYBa-KpW5f0ycfA9x18_Fjmh0hHJo16laBS4gDem9OTH2K9rwoXTsDCYJjfDq3PU2wliCIN_PXLd1URf42JrE/s320/IMG_4001.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549086298274741026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1N04N1dhJFOd7mboERX1qH-bkyTf4qVhlcVyZWCyIOHXIjPJHes-voHb66d335nbcjjtO-D1VlmLVwaPGGN4oTfi9AjkWvRgS4dGoCXCz801ovo7j3t4VIoVQSqBbxx-QdX_LWWluPw/s320/IMG_4000.JPG" /></div><br /><p> </p><p align="center">If you are interested in becoming the lucky winner of these charts, just leave a comment on this post only and I'll draw a name next Friday, Dec. 17th! </p><p align="center">Good luck to all! </p><p align="center">'til next time, </p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-81050900099991250972010-12-09T08:13:00.000-08:002010-12-09T08:36:58.197-08:00A dash of Christmas Cheer Part 2<div align="center"> GREETINGS DEAR FRIENDS AND BLOGGING BUDDIES!~ I hope you all are doing your level best to stay warm! It is supposed to be a little warmer here the next two days and then snowy on Saturday. The forecaster actually said light snow, usually here that means we're gonna get dumped on! We shall see! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Still having some internet issues from the cold so I will get through this as quick as possible. I mentioned that we have our decorating done and the lights are on the house. I can't believe that I forgot to move all the storage containers and what not out of the way before I took this picture the other night! Oh well, you get the idea.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br />I just love the red and white lights together!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548718459099516338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMDSwvvbWC0X0fKiv9dTyINjNaAiNrHMwzWF5BRBEnWMCROalel6r5wIfHHrk9ChgzrAxgBv3m2rVuW2oJZtlA73rWl229L-4MnLZhEUiQ_2cCl7B5euppt9pMUjaSlHzLCnUXlmWCv8/s320/IMG_3957.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548718324759912978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SP1zG6qq-XEkLWQ3KAFKjPuy25VUYJUuaFfvzN6CTeMRXVW43Gu-VJbRwzBgpvKz4Qrp_L_AbeCaV3HKCGIi4p6n6JZATqcYvrXc01blRWKoDfb-qugkmcWBm62JfJbXmLts36hBmL4/s320/IMG_3951.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548718137040132850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7WxcTHqDeRcKZx2nw0JVFJQ0VMdJ56HmGYqjiZIjPYaga6pEshZTqaeQZG5L-Ud6GgmgyUQHB8BTdSAbxDotcaojMgHY4n7h_wgTwk5zhfL_q-7s_LmdfSjGj-nso6YqDmlA-C21PrN4/s320/IMG_3990.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br /><br /><br />I mentioned a little while back about our tree being a little different this year. Ok , no one laugh, but you know those skinny pre-lit trees that are made for entry ways? You know, the ones that aren't ment to have ornaments haning on them? Well, guess what? We have ornaments haning on it! LOL . We opted to go for a little more woodsy look this year and this tree seemed to fit the bill, so there ya go! My husband added the lantern and the fishing rod to make it look a little more official in the "woodsy" department.<br /><br /></p> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548717976807907378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65xdIiheeu4TDbn-JEB9U665j8A3UnoI1bqFmfccE9DR_8fe6q2JWeXIeeIbwU7hbJ0gGrHSbPUAIF7NYHT6p7_J1qc2kNyrC8WcpmGR9nqeAE1_IkF1XUwBO-Zg_6tZd7zDo89jawjQ/s320/IMG_3967.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548717816088557986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf729AGl5TuupCoLMkQNagrGPunSGNihFUilTZF7_o0xVNHojFROlhG9KQI_1k4z-xUydaeyD791UgUSXtkEO22g5sZH_3vFd5iflLhosQSgtHlXE-iRgowFhNKOfVj-Eg3W2tHgmaCI/s320/IMG_3942.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548717604880369426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yevL6HUBkf2peQVI9wh9cDOAhZyhVauPAAoF1S-vwDnu-Fx7Ci6XtiRHlPhjYJt-1frQi9oGN58LW3lgYjYyCEn3sIwxXOBnxz-u_xYQOJQzX2rbaebVWJoVWp6vzM-N4ZBwow_o1MY/s320/IMG_3943.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548717431043740162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_p4eIgdJllMfaNTqTHgBNoqMiV08u3KbpG3iNnby4v4JAw2aPb5iCis-Yi_YmgbHXmGZ-0upCRzmTlSlMQxRV1Uk8jragMTNJqquKQbr-g-hnjGeuicqf9wYuHMYJEklUtZRr4YYydUk/s320/IMG_3970.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548717250756338674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDjHO_Rv2LhUluVeJeyl3q56IoHFuQpl2Vo3j2Eo0dRIrIL68T_zd9v4U1aOve4Y8FJvVrFjUeTnlPmA0bNnuyEVHtMOI3sFtqvPGpfmVs-Yo1vPoYuu47OTdMRHNRRO31OVJyU-iLS4/s320/IMG_3944.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548717022583780354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdAWNqX_WwhYPv1sA1du4KPW2ThPIarNbCCnADZGEU6arwcDlapySWdOjswkG7DspfQatHoK46z8Em6ITEu86q0eYgFbxBk_gPSSR4fKW9K_hvTxwoxX3952UdcWm2wRu8y_sU0cGap0/s320/IMG_3946.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br /><br />The tree skirt that I was working on, finally completed and in it's spot.<br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548716829303819986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6CJfoweOVlP6UaFy37fydRiR_cJXtp-SsYcN7uUwas6zXLyIKNoEHk98Ph8SeB5Jj6WZigmd-HJrU7C9yGlxgFEGL0o3TRWxM_ocKCXzONJdiDCJFyOowM4yUOI6haHfpyCs9_jzy7k/s320/IMG_3971.JPG" /><br /><br /><br />Hmm.... wonder if I should make a part 3 installment? I think this just about covers it though, except for a Christmas quilt that I've been working on that I will probably finish up today. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Hope all is well in your neck of the woods! Thanks for your visit today and for the wonderful comments! You all take care. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte<br /></div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-37849429784578767572010-12-07T07:30:00.001-08:002010-12-07T08:04:40.258-08:00A dash of Christmas Cheer Part 1<div align="center"><strong>Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies! ~ </strong>We have been having lots of trouble with our internet here due to the cold weather. I haven't been able to visit many blogs as I am kicked off A LOT . Sorry for being MIA. There are so many great posts and giveaways and ideas. I am having to miss them as I am not able to stay on long enough to get to them it seems. Such as life I suppose. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So how's your Christmas decorating coming along?? I am in full swing with it, just about done. I needed to already have it done so that I could enjoy it longer. It just about there. I have so many pictures to share so I thought I would share them over the course of the week. So I will just get on with it. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Remember me showing you a picture of a recent finish, Sweeping Snowflakes, from With Thy Needle and Thread? I had a couple of ideas tossing about in my head on how to finish it. I finally decided on a little wooden crate that I painted a nice Avocado green . Then mounted the snowman on the front. I put some pinecones inside and viola! </div><div align="center"><strong><br /><br /></div></strong><div align="center"><strong><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547965117680824034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5OQbf9V8jgyOvPhSdHO1Xp6MDWlPxUEYx5PCQs7vl2FSh1QVs5WHTF-SuetZQkwmJdtAAYuXBCVBXuLfCZY6oEUBt2wl40Cf8XI93wAwnBWxOKHZzR-xr_B8GjWV4JMv-pel_B_GWEE/s320/IMG_3987.JPG" /><br /></strong><strong></strong><div align="center"><br /><br />Recognize the pitiful little tree with the red ornament next to it? Yep, that's right1 It's the little tree from A Charlie Brown Christmas. I thought it worked next to the crate.<br /><br /><strong><br /></strong></div><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547964957890029938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0zpjfJQB3ykpq7YV6ZvEUvRmbDNXgV-vGnBHpkv0U2RYZvqrQ5YHTL0pSEnKFqHUo7sM9j1H6W_4V-Q0kAT10qfsZFmmo_lOTJ49ZMQYGG7XmgDyEazYo9tYdW71WTT_PV7ARx6M7HM/s320/IMG_3988.JPG" /></strong> <p align="center"><br />I needed a new centerpiece for my kitchen table and ran across a wonderful sale at Hobby Lobby. I found a wonderful candle ring on sale half price for $5. Then I did some scouting in the candle department and found a wonderfully cranberry scented candle on sale for $4. Pretty nice arrangement for $9 don'tcha think?<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547964676182186114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYQ5nnN8KADwhNrU7am0kFL254v9wx03Ie2kIicl_Jyn-AK5rmy7G8sZQTzwr8stqfa-JJDIu3cbaAcYYZ1_HEdyPK6FIUvnQUOqmEmEE1HQbBNqTDpcqmX_8kymxUNmJ1kwLXatPI2w/s320/IMG_3948.JPG" /></p><strong></strong><div align="center"><br />My mother gave me these resin Birch Tree candle holders a few years back. I thought they were the perfect compliment for the new table runner I just finished up.<br /></div><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547964308683089618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpjyJP1uthOD8OPLzUuojwyAGccWL2dCO2MfQ6fcMVIsMN6Ss9fsaNmb9fEPIHKMTCn9vqqHju1T-I7mwoj1_DrSkgt6tNtRvL9ENjPROCHs9iLc3S_27SjEKCk9bgDv7J87KQt1GlqI/s320/IMG_3993.JPG" /></strong> <p align="center"><br />One of my favorite wintertime decorations are snowmen. You put 'em out at Christmas and leave 'em out all winter. I just love these two getting warm by the fire. They were a gift from my sister last year and they are sooo cute!<br /><br /></p><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547964164577284098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiO8PwuCBDIQUXHXs9bcpP_LyJozZpe1EguZxqz-JG51_AY92IP5kQ1hILMWRSRCtmD1B6A955hAXth9wDSmB3j9SSP76qTKzH821ML1jRhFTlLvhpkgX_owc8PXA2MpORA-LFD9Dfig/s320/IMG_3994.JPG" /></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><div align="center">I hope your day is a warm one! Thank you so much for coming by today and spending part of your day with me. I always look forward to your visits! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-81297062432423320072010-12-03T05:59:00.001-08:002010-12-03T06:22:38.156-08:00A non stitchy post<div align="center"> <strong>Hello everyone!! ~ </strong>Just poppin' in real quick with a non-creative post. We went to Oklahoma for the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with my husband's side of the family . We had 11 total in the house. When you have 6 adults and 5 kids constantly using the bathroom, guess what you end up with? A stopped up toilet! My in-laws have carpet in the bathroom , so I guess you know what Grandpa was busy with! It wound up not being so bad. We took lots of pictures but I won't bore you with them all , just a few. ;) </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I am always snapping surprize pictures of the guys and on our way down on Wednesday night , I couldn't resist. Here is our son asking me just what am I doing? LOL I love it!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546456697965201986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8w5my9R0WsTMoRONb69KoIQyvOKDGEbJHlgcEGrOc2FWPyUUn4eaVsF-AF0k4FFNhOhf6s_s4aF9waG0PmBbTP2Yb49UND2CeiObmDDCO6daumm3rAd4Hp0wVBqC5Ti1V4Fpth05nHc/s320/IMG_3880.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><br />Here is my beautiful sister-in-law Jerilyn and her son, my nephew Gabe. You can see one of the roaming garbage disposals in the background. Her name is Sadie and she belongs to Jerilyn. She is a very sweet dog.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546456555308164162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcVY_2Gl2VPTuvTzIPWUSZunCskKUPnyXWdkpHhU73WeDmCgEWLdhxE7M2iGLmCSxrweTx93zzleGg086YS3d5HSsppAhIvtPww_Byz2mRVnruo4Yc74uPxtMu-semnJVtOOIYpKagSg/s320/IMG_3898.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center"> I just love the collection of dream catchers my mother -in-law has over her fireplace. My sister-in-law Jennifer made the two smaller ones, and the big one to the right.<br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546456347526730930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefXB72bQ8_1A8cXxUH0b2i_DQczX09aJKpzDyMil62rD0A6EteoB_uwl1JG5fOxyo2bc3K8sHFTDIcpVibyLW2W_ZADTe1kkqobG1-2KkNvZhO0LrmZHxdMCHFmgT0_LJpjDNWIygp6M/s320/IMG_3900.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />Here the boys are getting ready to go hunting with Grandpa.<br /></p><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546456122759616706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGfcI5EtodPe_4u9D9jB-R6S7LITPGxFoJwRY7RyGEpAsNkQvP3slpe0MwiEHtkkXq8ooPa65HPedYZMe1PKu6r_QH0sSzqVN-boHXbCWpKKVY6cc-vnFG3nQhMa-_ouPv016MD4CGuk/s320/IMG_3908.JPG" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The three Muskateers. L to R: Keegan, Alex, and Gabe.<br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546455922622336162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NYSZrzb1lXq9SKxdZG-51g86uMHreN38DCRMmmzElOS6C5vEPOMiYMnQmap6RdP415DPI4pvKyuFGzjx0s-LVeZxzVqJ2aqPtiNQYD4N7iEOnAfNK_Mk_O36eVXh2M0nfNNVFoh3zV4/s320/IMG_3925.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />Leaving beautiful Grand Lake. Still pretty now, but much prettier, and busier, in the Spring and Summer.<br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546455766412304034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqKo6oVUuzNKKZGPDj4LMVLdiAUPLm0j_HUMKI5pdx8vaLF8qsK-Mut5VCdFQVqhXlGg_UJN2pOkL2sz_1k8i0cKjhjgcIjosWdCrndPyyIq4v85fWSdlhpc4VfyGMf_ITAOhrtIlt9Q/s320/IMG_3927.JPG" /><br /><p> </p><p align="center">We are busy with getting our Christmas decorating done and and that jazz , so I will have more to show on Monday. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! And don't freeze your tails off! It's 26 degrees here... brrrr! </p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-57637265603302897652010-11-23T04:33:00.000-08:002010-11-23T05:19:11.821-08:00Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's house we go!<div align="center">** I dedicate this post to Mary , <a href="http://quilthollow.com/">Quilt Hollow </a>, with whom I share an inside joke about stitching! Big waves to you Mary! "**</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Greetings all! ~ </strong>I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far. I know most of you must be getting ready for all of the hustle and bustle the season brings. I am amazed at how many people I have heard that has already gotten their Christmas shopping done! Now , there's some busy beavers for you! I have yet to start mine! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Though I haven't gotten any Christmas shopping done, doesn't mean the smell of evergreen, fresh baked cookies and a sloo of things to add to the Yuletide fare, have not entered my brain. Those thoughts have been really heavy on my brain. Those that were readers of my blog last year may recall that I had simple gift ideas posted on Fridays. Though I would love to do that again this year, I just simply don't have the time. I am not good at labeling my posts, but if you go to my posts in the archives from this time last year, you'll find them. I also have another blog that I will be adding to the top of my sidebar for ideas for the season. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Ok, so now on to what's been keeping me on my toes. First up I absolutely fell in love with a new design by Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread titled "Sweeping Snowflakes". That little snowman is just the cutest! It is the second design in her broom series. Though I wanted to stitch it so bad as a band for a wisk broom ( I even picked one up) I simply can not see to stitch over one very well anymore. I opted to stitch over two which made it much bigger, too big for the broom. I must now come up with another idea to finish it off. I have one or two , so I 'll do some thinkin' and see what I come up with. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here he is in all his cuteness!!!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542723887584246722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElXMbb8_YDvosuafePB2m8Kl5MfPSNh04C9vIWwx8mz6TPM1HBosh9KDnX4QHj586PQMRo_BnWlUwpjdGGx50E4uXXvO1f4uF0ROQ4rkV9nNRKEwqa6LC3Yt3KUj5IfLJgiwrhiQLPZM/s320/IMG_3875.JPG" /> </p><p align="center">Next, I have really been wanting some new Christmas decorating accessories . In my last post I showed some fabric I'd been squirreling away and I fianlly found the projects I wanted to do with some of it. I pieced a table runner . It is from the book I showed the other day, "Cardinal Season" from Gathering Friends. It's called 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. This worked up so quickly. Cutting and sewing I think was about two hours. Probably less, but I had to take time out to make coffee, and put wash in and take it out of the dryer. You know those pesky things called household chores? LOL . I still have to layer, baste, and quilt it but I will be doing it on the machine and it should go fairly quick.</p><p align="center"><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542723753887737346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTe_P0eLOMgYLgvb7Ri1hcNlSdjZJ_eWfucB992IhaKgxXUpQEKT4p4ec3xkHzK_XRU23vbmhLMDrcZ-GVGIUVjKCiCV-8qvLDaC4pZkhsuITGLTEaN8VoE2nTN4-QqbQu21DvMzDYslI/s320/IMG_3873.JPG" /></p><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542723610990539314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hpjbFKTJhbofkWr-X-SPuXpoiop1eVU4waeEOlDEvLk0aP54b6Y2BxvS2NmxscTQiw9E7T1ZBDOGDL8gZJZdvonX91ck4JrGQlTNq2Mf_dZeDoxbW0r8_6TldgPxxAtqLepVuftpDhY/s320/IMG_3874.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Here is a companion piece. It is called Sweet Inspiration , from the same book. It can either be a table topper or a tree skirt. I will transform it into a tree skirt. After I have it all quilted and before adding the binding, I will cut into one side , then a hole in the center and bind. YIKES! The cutting is making me nervous! It will match our new tree nicely!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542723312844578242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTE2N3e-UoFhKxMgBcYzz3AMXpUeGRcCvZQEtgoG6JLmv5ygH1wiUm0Pu0op48K-0NUu9ZsSIrk-89yPwu2AscfMujBFFujxZ6wX8LscIJBBeTGE-mfm2WFEX9WCfeP6wP1GiR8d2-bo/s320/IMG_3872.JPG" /><br /><div align="center">I also pulled out the Pinion Pines blocks from last year to work on this weekend. Did I ever get around to piecing on it? Nope! As you can see above, I had too many other irons in the fire!<br /><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542723163368435602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAyO8AgRR8oln2siCHGTSEehDTQ1eIEoyDBc26uWUFegHNl1-qs9wT8yF6GDT13tIHqFe65brnQbSAFHLGv58MTnitQBt1_bIYqSvK_0HljwVRXzjQBKA4BtQ1DLaCJX90HhuwODyGHU/s320/IMG_3867.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />I did manage to pull off Mexican Casserole for dinner Sunday night. It was a nice treat after being so busy on the weekend!<br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542722871480478658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf-2RH4LcVjvkLjPgZlOYB29nnzOxA7n9e6raaAQgmM2B0KS4vs-a6HKPQDHgtpeW8QHgJe5MC6GfEA3RcvHJ_FwTJZXQuvVKHHb9CjNCN9VCaupkVjDNFvprvVQtFVDHhptiZqUdPgU/s320/IMG_3868.JPG" /><br /><p></p><p align="center">Well, this will be the only post this week as we will be heading down tomorrow to my mother-in-law's house for a few days. I hope YOU ALL have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving that will be remembered for years to come!</p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p><p align="center"></p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-83253621505987789372010-11-18T06:08:00.001-08:002010-11-18T06:35:59.299-08:00The thoughts are churning.....<div align="center"> <strong>Greetings dear friends and blogging buddies! ~ </strong>Brrr, it's getting cold here! Ok, granted , I'm not out in the deer woods where it would be even colder , especially since it's been raining here. The temps have dropped quite a bit here though. This morning it is 35 degrees and last Thursday it was in the 70's. No wonder I am starting to get scratchy throat! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Well, I have been doing lots of pondering on what to do for Christmas. How to decorate this year and what projects I want to work on. Then a light bulb went off in my head and I remembered that I had stitched up a BBD stocking this summer from the December stocking book. So I went searching for it to finish into a stocking. But then .... what fabric do I use for the back? Did I already have something suitable or do I need to go shopping. Well the breaks came to a screeching halt on a shopping trip when another light bulb went off. I remembered that my sister had just given me some fabric and in it was some Christmas fabric. But again, would it be suitable? So I went searching for the bag and found it. Bingo! It was just perfect! So here is the stocking and that is the print that I used for the back.<br /><br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540892844940333634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifboi6okTEYIZvc1uAKbkN_sQ8iZuDUjjt5WwE-Y-HJaY68-5ZI-kT5Hxv3ocQ6zhuICcf0RID4Q85OLEZ_66zZioe9fZVbaVQXMThcnoeOPbSWvo-y-r8d4ZxDKgr8BXbkKpcZ-ISkBU/s320/IMG_3866.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"> I also decided last week that I needed to pull the flannel quilt out again that I was working on last winter for my son's bed. For those that didn't see it last year, here it is again.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540892713378459746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6xxSCZobeaa2_Qk0O5PHDa10tuHDP6IfObxS1B2v2Xbj2dnzlBJcNI44NDk49vVUev7I60hzx7lj6gqb-pMeISJu3PhRC2qXVV0k5L9aDvrj1d2LHwr_jUQtCmUhy-cNrLMhTB7GfSI/s320/IMG_3858.JPG" /><br />Now I have been trying to come up with something to do with this fabric that I have held on to for the past few years. I decided that THIS was the year it would get transformed into something. Just got to do some more thinking on this!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540892471811083858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPQ-S6X0kT_Q23w8KlJDjZSWnOK7RhXbP35fhFdwvtITw9BnO3KtUAl4Yhgd-g1yw6OX-r5SoR84dtH1hY5ZifgmBdau4o41_dHx6JfxyO7d7bWcdjBi8gQz9DPEkUY9R5lEuJnOwC4w/s320/IMG_3860.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540892288127720130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRS_LfchwzAvpSagrhqVcwCOy3ulXzbB2HtUnSiTqg-hJ-AEGtb4MfJNZqSGkIBMGYALQ0SJXAvKoA773-ShgshGBcCbe8rW73VVUlBM66rJXSnlGzzbhuGqgmm_Sn5zbycp4Jl2pfsk/s320/IMG_3862.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540892097949726722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuCYrfmsBzqarmw_VG8i2r1H6KQY-5ftPrpff3y0Y39vKf3p6q24TP7-4o1sWpoW9d5lfi9WZ1NHQ6JId8d8XDAkGQG1EDjo36GBLg3Okg9RJRO0at5l9_RO9B9P8SkEmSui8SnsgscM/s320/IMG_3861.JPG" /><br />I am considering a project from the book below for the fabric above. The book is Cardinal Season by Gathering Friends. I just love their pattern books. Those two are geniuses !<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540891916681907074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWkfxfwcUzdFTaxExHTi9PHYyP_6ky4Qkc1RQG-5AB1oWTlynCa0qSt3ipIEi5vYGd57ZdqLtqxOuptZhCrZgXM3Eu42bK_ncm3kS2O45fFGXJK2QotbWIXQIzV-y1wMuA4D-gfh8Tbw/s320/IMG_3864.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540891757869492802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4yfgHc2tPL6I4cRImQBmHEFi9jxis4TFqvvrsTfqKdM49JIpWo_gxmtfnkDdhZvTZm7N3tUTyvIA066ZDLS8aVI3pVEbW-5A9NYtpdWMNl3KhoK5tjX26I-czaty8euKw2PCq1zEsG8/s320/IMG_3865.JPG" /></div></div></div><br /></div><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">I will spend part of the day trying to plot and plan what else I can come up with! LOL . I also have a couple of pieces that I have been stitching on as well. I hope I will get it all done! </p><p align="center">Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of your wonderful comments! </p><p align="center">'til next time,</p><p align="center">don't be a stranger,</p><p align="center">Sharlotte </p><p> </p>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096884093716686564.post-8496048342470598442010-11-17T05:09:00.000-08:002010-11-17T05:12:54.320-08:00We have a winner!!!<div align="center">Hello all! ~ Just a quick note to announce the winner of the Bent Creek chart Gobble. The winner is April Mechelle!! Please send me your address via email as soon as possible! </div><br /><div align="center">I have been doing a little planning for Christmas decorating and stitching and I plan on showing some of that sometime before the week gets totally away from me! </div><br /><br /><div align="center">Stay tuned for some more giveaways! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Hope you all have a great day! Thanks for visiting!</div><div align="center">'til next time,</div><div align="center">don't be a stranger,</div><div align="center">Sharlotte </div>Sharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002259391802104132noreply@blogger.com4