When This You See, Remember Me

Autumn Treasures

2008-10-12T13:01:00.002-04:00

Come over to Needle in Hand to see some of what I did.

Song of Susannah - The Dark Tower VI *****

2008-06-21T17:34:00.005-04:00

Where have I been? Well, I've been stitching, working in the yard, and reading! My most recent finish is Song of Susannah - The Dark Tower VI, and it was great. There's only one more in the series, so I should be finished by Christmas ;-)(from Stephen King's website)The Dark Tower VI - Song of SusannahSusannah, now pregnant, has yet another taking control of her. The demon-mother, Mia, uses

Tagged

2008-05-04T15:27:00.004-04:00

Jane from Stitch Along with Me has tagged me to play along ... with a game that seems to be making the rounds of cyberspace.How it works: Scattergories: Erase my answers, enter yours, tag 10 people, post it on your blog, then notify them, including the person who tagged you."Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things.....nothing

Come See Me

2008-04-26T22:46:00.009-04:00

It has been a tradition in our southern city of Rock Hill, SC for many years (1962) to have a spring event to Welcome folks to come and learn more about our fair city and expose them to Glencairn Garden which was built in 1960. The festival's mascot is 'Glen the Frog,' who was designed by Vernon Grant of Rice Crispies: Snap, Crackle, and Pop fame. One of the favorite events for my son has always

Wolves in the Calla - The Dark Tower V *****

2008-04-24T10:35:00.003-04:00

The Dark Tower V was once again not a disappointment. Wolves in the Calla was great! I don't know how they keep getting better, but they do! Here is a short synopsis from King's site describing it.In the borderlands that lie between Mid-World and End-World, Roland and his friends are approached by a frightened band of representatives from the nearby town of Calla Bryn Sturgis. In less than a

Crazy Quilt Reproduction Fabric

2008-04-24T10:30:00.000-04:00

~~ Updated April 18, 2008 ~~Ah, yes...there are others!This one is Crazy Quilts by Moda.Stitches in Bloom - not really a CQ reproduction, but a 'cheater' embroidery.Stitches in Bloom - just could not resist the colors!Rachel Jean for SSIQuestions have been asked: What will you do with all these? Well, so far I've made a small arm cover for "my chair" - got a new one that I haven't photoed yet -

Updates and Musing

2008-03-09T12:28:00.008-04:00

Recently I have found myself with pinched nerves in my neck, which result in awful, terrible pain down my right arm. After several visits to the Chiropractor, my MD, and most recently to the Physical Therapist, there is relief in sight. I must continue with PT - they strap my head into a contraption and it pulls so that the discs separate to give the nerves space to become unpinched. I asked the

CQ Retreat - Omaha, NE

2008-02-26T10:57:00.000-05:00

February 26, 2008As promised, here is the latest from the Omaha Crazy Quilt Retreat:Hello guys and gals. This year's information on the Crazy Quilt Retreat being held in Omaha, Nebraska, July 11th - 13th, is now posted on the Crazy Quilt Society website. There are some great teachers and lots of great classes to choose from. If you are interested, go to www.crazyquilt.com and click on Retreat on

Lover of Crafts

2008-02-15T08:55:00.004-05:00

Wow! Am I ever surprised and humbled. Linda, of I Love Crafts & Craft Blogs has written an article about my blogs. If you'd like to read another craft lover's opinion of crafters' blogs, have a look at her site. When I looked, mine was first in the list.Thank you so much, Linda. I hardly knew you were speaking of me!!

RAOK for Valentines' Day

2008-02-09T14:47:00.000-05:00

Yesterday when I got home there was a package for me. I wasn't really surprised since I was waiting for something I had ordered. But I got closer and saw that it was from Gerry! She had already sent the Winter block she promised... Wonder what it was?WELL - it was a box stuffed full of great goodies and stash! Inside the note said, "Just to let you know I'm thinking about you"! Wow, was she ever!

Crazy Quilt Retreat in Texas!!

2008-02-08T08:25:00.000-05:00

I saw the announcement of this plan for a CQ Retreat in Texas, so I asked for details and if I could share this info with others who may be interested. The QuiltedDiva said Yes, I could share if I didn’t publish her personal information. If you’re interested in contacting her, leave me a comment with your email address and I will provide her contact information to you privately.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Conspiracy in Death *****

2008-02-06T12:32:00.000-05:00

A friend from work loaned me a book, Conspiracy in Death by J. D. Robb (a pen name of Nora Roberts) that I've just finished reading. This is the first by either that I've read.This is not the first in the series, 'in death' mysteries, but was enjoyable just the same. I will read others - possibly from the beginning to get the background.Eve Dallas is a

Winter Season Swap

2008-02-03T13:39:00.000-05:00

On the CQ for Newbies yahoo group, I was a part of the Season to Season Swap. As fate would have it, my Winter block went missing. I decided not to make another one to replace it, so Gerry, the hostess, made one for me. I asked her not to - it wasn't her fault and she made every effort she could to get it back. But she wouldn't hear of it! So, she made the block and embellished it, and WOW is it

Wizard and Glass - The Dark Tower IV *****

2008-01-18T23:01:00.001-05:00

First Line: ASK ME A RIDDLE,' Blaine invited. About the BookWizard and Glass, the fourth episode in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, is a Western love story. It begins with world-weary Roland, and his world-hopping posse (an ex-junkie, a child, a plucky woman in a wheelchair, and a talking dog-like pet named Oy the Bumbler) trapped aboard a runaway train. The train is a psychotic multiple

Looking for me??

2008-01-10T13:21:00.000-05:00

If you're wondering where I've been lately, come over to my Needle in Hand blog to see what I've been up to.

Happy New Year

2007-12-30T21:34:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year

Happy Holidays

2007-12-22T14:57:00.001-05:00

Merry ChristmasI hope all the shopping is done, list checked off and complete, and packages wrapped. I hope your home smells wonderful with the scent of spice and cookies from the warmth of the kitchen. I hope your family is well, and your Christmas will be as peaceful and joyous as you planned.…with love and hope, from our home to yours!

Secret Santa Revealed

2007-12-22T14:00:00.000-05:00

Today - just before Christmas - how timely?? my Secret Santa delivered a package to me! Oh, Lindy, what a grand Secret Santa you have been!! I have loved every piece of every wonderful piece you have sent to me. Thank you SO much!If you can't see from this not so great scan, there is a packet of cards and notes, a packet of holiday buttons and bits, a snow/star pin, a bookmark requesting my

December 15

2007-12-14T12:48:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow is December 15 - my birthday! Want to celebrate with me? Turn off all your demure, controlled behaviors and get ready to let loose. I mostly dance in my seat, but if you REALLY feel like a party, get up and click here.

Rock Hill Weather??

2007-12-09T08:56:00.001-05:00

December Weather??Locally it has been around 80~ this week while I was out of town. Came back last night - today it was about 60! DS said I brought the cold back with me.

Secret Santa

2007-12-08T17:33:00.000-05:00

I received another great gift from my Secret Santa today! Really pretty red and green fabrics, beads, buttons, and gold floss. Won't this make a beautiful block? Just in time for the season! Thank you so much, Secret Santa. You've been a dear one!!

Follow-up to Catching-up

2007-12-08T14:03:00.000-05:00

Since I've been doing a lot more Cross Stitch than Crazy Quilting lately, I did the follow-up to Courtney's questions about the storage units I use for threads over at my Needle in Hand blog. There is also a link to it on the left if, when you land here, you'd like to see what's going on on that side of my brain. If you're like me, there's not much going on on either side of our brains except

Catching Up

2007-12-02T11:55:00.000-05:00

It's December and Christmas is approaching quickly, but I'm not ready! I've done a bit of shopping, but no decorating. I don't know if it's age, not having little ones in the home, or if it's all the commercialism, but decorating just isn't so important to me any more. Oh, I will put up a tree and a little more for DS's sake, but my heart isn't really into it. I can't get the un-decorating out of

Season to Season Swap

2007-11-23T22:59:00.000-05:00

I received my Fall block back from Gerry, hostess for the Season to Season Swap. Helina did such a great job stitching it. There have been pictures of it on lists and other pages, but I just wanted to share one with you here on my blog. Thank you Helina for doing such beautiful stitching on my block! I am so embarrassed, Helina! I sent a little thank you through the group for Helina and Gerry,

Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches

2007-11-23T22:29:00.000-05:00

Practicing a few more of the Primary stitches from Carole Samples' Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches. These are 'E' and 'F', and these are 'other alphabet stitches - non linked.

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-21T21:42:00.000-05:00

I had my cookbooks out the other evening planning our Thanksgiving meal - same things using different recipes, perhaps. My DS asked, what are you doing? I said, looking for recipes... He said, I look for them online -- are we not having green bean casserole? Are we not having squash supreme?So the menu will be our fairly standard fare: Roast Turkey, Dressing and Gravy, Green Bean Casserole,

RAOK

2007-11-19T15:14:00.001-05:00

In today's mail there was a very special package -- a totally unexpected RAOK (random act of kindness) from Carol Grace. We are members of the Stash for Pounds yahoo list (as well as others). Carol's note says she wants to share her treasures, and that they truly are, to inspire a new crazy quilt block for the long, cold winter! She says the encouragement, knowledge, and support of the group '

Comfort Doll Thanks

2007-11-18T16:03:00.000-05:00

I received this pretty silver charm from Pat Winter as her Thank You for participating in the Comfort Doll project. Pat, you are the one who deserves all the thanks for allowing US to participate! What a sense of joy I received from having made those little dolls to comfort a woman whose life is in turmoil. During this time of Thanksgiving, I am thankful that there are women like you who have

Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches

2007-11-10T14:34:00.000-05:00

...Continued...These are the next sets of stitching I've worked on: Detached Holbein Detached ArrowheadThese are more Secret Santa gifts. My SS is making me feel quite special!! Thank you!

This Week in Stitches

2007-11-10T14:23:00.001-05:00

What have I been up to? Hard to believe it myself, but Cross Stitch! It has been YEARS since I did any, but it just called to me, so that's what I did. Several years ago I made Christmas ornaments for coworkers in the office, and thought I may do that again. This little 3x4 gingerbread man is the first of several in the plan. We'll see how that turns out!I've decided to add Cross Stitch to my

Share Our Heart

2007-11-04T13:34:00.000-05:00

~~~~Updated 11/04/07~~~~These are the Share Our Hearts that have been completed for the Newbies CQ Group. We signed up in December, and one person gets 11 hearts in their month made by the other members of the swap. This is December's block, for Linda. November and December are yet to be mailed, but they will go this coming week.November is for Lori.October is for Peggy - but I forgot to take a

Season to Season Share - Winter

2007-11-04T13:20:00.000-05:00

~~~~Updated 11/04/07~~~~~I finished the Winter block I decided not to use for the swap. The butterfly was what made me decide it wasn't 'winter' enough.I've got to package this up and ready to go to Gerry tomorrow so I'll quit stitching on it. Seems to be a trend ... don't know when to stop with my half.Doesn't this look more like Winter than the next one?I'm working on my half, and it's not

New Goodies

2007-11-04T10:53:00.000-05:00

I've been on another eBay spree! But have also been using a few of the things I've been collecting. These vintage beads came from a woman's mother. They're more like stars, but she called them flowers. They also have a shell-like feel to them. These are new beads, just different than I've bought before. I've seen Teardrop and Triangles that others use, and they look so pretty ... This is a

I'm a Sagittarian - Can you tell?

2007-10-30T14:48:00.000-04:00

As you know, zodiac descriptions vary a lot. I believe this is about the most accurate description of This Sag I've read.Sagittarius, the ninth sign of the Zodiac, brings us the philosophers and adventurers.Sagittarians seek knowledge on a higher level than their cousins, the Geminis. They seek truth. Ruled by fair-minded and beneficent Jupiter, Sagittarians seek justice, generally have a great

Another MeMe

2007-10-19T11:24:00.000-04:00

What is meme, you ask?NOUN:A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.This 'tag' comes from Gerry at Sewing Southpaw (1). Here are the rules if you are tagged.1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.3. Tag 7 people at the end of your

Blogger Changes

2007-10-13T11:09:00.001-04:00

As we all do once in a while, I've decided to make some changes to my Blog Page, When This You See, Remember Me. I was so tired of seeing all that background with the posts and side bars being squished to the middle. It will, as before, evolve over time, and I will learn how to create posts without text being oddly displayed.I'd like to say an overall, Thank You for sharing your opinions and

Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches

2007-10-13T09:09:00.000-04:00

Carole Samples' book, Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches, is a fantastic resource! And the woman is a true inspiration. Such a gentle, kind spirit she has. A small group of friends have come together to practice using this book as a guide. My intent is to draw a diagram of each of the stitches using rulers and templates to make them correctly, do practice stitches on Aida or other even weave cloth,

Season to Season Share - Fall

2007-10-13T08:50:00.000-04:00

~~~Updated~~~ 10/13/07The Season to Season Share block I received to work on is Helina's. It is such a lovely lock, and it was almost intimidating to begin, but once I got started it flew right along. This is Helina's block after I finished working on it. These scans wash out the color a little, but it is really pretty. The first thing I stared adding was the tree. Next the gold arrow stitches,

The Deathly Hallows - *****

2007-10-12T15:42:00.000-04:00

I finished the Harry Potter series of books a while ago, and did like it. Lots of folks have mentioned that they stopped reading the series when it seemed as if Harry was whining a lot, but I stuck it out - and I'm glad. There was lots of wrapping up to do for this final installment, but it did come to lots of conclusions. Some were predictable, and others were a total surprise to me. If you

Pixie and Family

2007-09-23T10:09:00.000-04:00

This morning you can see what it's like to be a fur baby in this home. I tried to slip in on Pixie before she got up one morning, but she's audibly super sensitive. She sleeps with me, usually starting curled up around my legs or hips, but typically ends up on the pillow.This is a photo of my immediate family. Some of you know that my DS has moved back in with me while he is back in college.

Thread Binge

2007-09-10T14:32:00.000-04:00

The friends who drop by my blog once in a while know that I'm an addict - a CQ addict. Did you know that being a CQ Addict entails lots of other addictions, as well? You've seen some of my button binges, fabric binges, and today I'm showing a thread binge!Here is a sampler I won on eBay of Kreinik Silk in AntiqueBelow are photos of some beauties from Vikki Clayton's Hand-Dyed Fibers:Amanda

Time to Share

2007-08-20T22:57:00.000-04:00

~~Updated~~So many of you kind folks have commented and asked 'How'd you do it' that I thought I'd tell the plan that has worked for me. Of course we all know that my plan won't work for everyone; you have to find your own that works for you. But if any little tip can help someone else, then that's what sharing is all about; right?Here's a link to a note in April when things were getting started,

RAOK

2007-08-19T14:31:00.001-04:00

I got a lovely D.Morgan card yesterday with a baggie of goodies from Pat Winter. Is she telepathic as well as magically talented? I've been trying my hand at printing images to use on CQ projects, and there were several beautiful ones included. There were also the sweetest, tiny leaf charms, and some of her beautifully dyed silk ribbon. If you've ever gotten a package from Pat, you know the

The Half-Blood Prince - *****

2007-08-17T22:06:00.000-04:00

I finished Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and it was great. I had planned to go back to The Dark Tower, but now I've got to finish this series. The last one... I've heard it is VERY good, and I'm ready to know what happens. If you haven't read any of these books, you may think they're elementary. They are, somewhat, but I believe as the years have gone on, Harry and the gang have grown up

CQ Hearts

2007-08-17T21:56:00.000-04:00

I went into the sewing room last night, and the next time I looked up it was 11:30. I was having a good time making hearts. Haven't done any stitching yet, but they're ready when I am.

Stash Enhancement

2007-08-11T12:01:00.000-04:00

Over the last week or so, I've been really busy working longer than usual hours, and haven't had a lot of time for answering list group messages or blogging. Trying to do a little catch up today...Found a package of 30 ink jet printing silk sheets at a very reasonable price!Also got a couple of women images' CDs from Ephemeraplus to use for those silk sheets.Some new threads I got in the mail

Egyptian Blocks - Received

2007-08-11T11:01:00.000-04:00

On the CQ for Newbies list, JK hosted an Egyptian Themed Swap. These are the ones I recieved.Deborah H I can see that you love turquoise - as the block I got made by you is mostly that in background fabrics, and it is lovely! The appliqued images across the block are very nicely done, and the center embroidered queen is beautifully done. Your stitching is very pretty and so neat and even. Very

Nice Matters

2007-08-07T18:26:00.000-04:00

I am so honored that Ati nominated my blog for the Nice Matters award. Ati is one of my online friends - we drool over each others Crazy Quilt work, swap blocks and things, and are generally lovers of crafts. She seems to me to be the most calm and gentle lady, always has a kind word to say, and she truly leaves you with a good feeling. She is definitely deserving of this Nice Matters award. This

August Heat

2007-08-07T12:37:00.000-04:00

It's been a busy time at work, but I have a minute and want to share our local weather predictions with y'all. Too bad this display didn't include the humidity... but it's running about 50%. Oh, and that breeze... it feels like sauna air. Thus it's not so bad to be working, you see - better in than out. Of course, I'd rather be home stitching, but the mortgage must be paid!

July Full Moon

2007-07-31T00:20:00.000-04:00

Wasn't the full moon beautiful tonight? After an evening of heavy rain, it cooled off some and cleared enough to see this beauty.

SOH - Share Our Hearts - Received

2007-07-30T23:30:00.000-04:00

***updated 07/30/07***Please accept my thanks for all your time and talent put into making these wonderful hearts for me. My son was here when I opened the package, and he said, are all these for you? They are nice - what will you do with them? I haven't made up my mind yet, but I know for a while I'll just fondle and love them. Thanks just doesn't seem adequate, does it? But I do sincerely

The Kids

2007-07-29T16:28:00.000-04:00

I've mentioned that my DS's dog, Kilo, a Great Dane pulled me into the split rail fence next to our house that made a gash on my cheekbone last week. I'm doing fine, just a few stitches and some loose 'gel' in my eye that is causing me to see floaters, but the doctor says it's ok. She and Pixie are getting along fairly well, although Pixie has learned (or at least it's the first times I've heard

The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter

2007-07-28T14:22:00.001-04:00

I was telling a friend the other day about my button binge shopping spree, and she said she almost got an anxiety attack when she heard about threads or buttons and couldn't find them to buy. That sounds so familiar. I'm usually a bargain hunter, or at least a shopper. I have been looking for this book for several months, and finally found it at a price I was willing to pay. Now... Why do I

2007-07-28T13:06:00.001-04:00

Your Inner Blood Type is Type AYou seem cool and collected, though a bit shy.You are highly driven and a perfectionist, but that's a side you keep to yourself.Creative and artistic, you are a very unique person who doesn't quite fit in.People accept you more than you realize, seeing you as trustworthy and loyal.You are most compatible with: A and ABWhat's Your Inner Blood Type?

Button Binge

2007-07-28T13:00:00.000-04:00

~~~Updated 7/28/07 ~~~I received some beautiful buttons from Wilma with my SoH birthday heart. Wilma, Wilma, you don't know what you started. It has been a long time since I had one of these, but... I just can't seem to help myself. I don't know nearly as much as I should about buttons before buying them online, but...Still in the throws of a button binge! Here are some I got this week. 7/25I got

Birthday Box

2007-07-28T12:22:00.000-04:00

updated 7/28/07I was a member of the CQ for Newbies Group 1 Birthday Swap. My birthday is in December, but I chose to have May since I always wanted a summer birthday! My box came this week, and there are so many beautiful things in there I just have to share pictures.First, I want to say Thank You to Rebecca for coordinating this major responsibility. And to all the generous participants of this

Dover Publications

2007-07-28T12:10:00.000-04:00

I am on the mailing list of Dover Publications. About every week they send a "Sampler" page of items they have available. One of the things I really like is that you can click on any of the items in this list to open for a closer view, right click, then Save As to keep a copy of ones that may come in handy. For example, this is one of the items I just saved to be used at some time in the future.

The Waste Lands - The Dark Tower III *****

2007-07-25T00:36:00.001-04:00

Just finished Stephen King's The Waste Lands. It was great. The troop carries on in their search for The Dark Tower, through the Mid World town of Lud, meeting Blain and Tick Toc Man.I think I'm going to take a break from the series and read The Half Blood Prince before I hear too much about the final book of the Harry Potter series. My son and I went to see The Order of the Phoenix over the

Lovely Women

2007-07-15T17:18:00.000-04:00

Isn't this a wonderful picture? I love the faces of these women - so intent. I found it on BiblioOdyssey.

Victorian Colors

2007-07-14T02:38:00.000-04:00

What do you consider Victorian colors?I took some size 20, white DMC thread and put it in with all my other dying experiments last week. I put about 10 yards in the coffee and two 10 yard pieces in the rose water. When I wound them on paper this evening, I thought, this must be why the old crazy quilts we see are in such lovely, muted colors - their dying products for their threads. I only

Materials

2007-07-14T02:06:00.000-04:00

Since I've been in shopping mode lately, and on Friday we get off work at 3:00, I decided to drop in to the Good Will store. I love to check their books, and I got about seven!Then I said, I'll just glance to see if they have any great silk... I want a few pastels. Should have gone out the door with my books... Evidently they had a recent 'shipment' because I came out with a LARGE bag full - and

Threads

2007-07-14T01:44:00.000-04:00

A few days ago someone mentioned that The Needle Case . Com was having a sale... and who am I to miss a sale? They came in the mail today. I don't think I've had any DMC size 12 before, so these are the shades I selected to try, and it is a nice feeling thread and nice colors, too.While I was button searching on Etsy, I found these threads, too. They are mostly size 70, and they were from

Comfort Doll

2007-07-12T21:55:00.000-04:00

Updated Pat at Gatherings is coordinating an effort to collect Comfort Dolls to share with shelters for abused women. What a GREAT idea. Both dolls were pieced with fabric from the Stash for Pounds box I won. They're going in with their color assortments, so I may not be able to identify them again, but was reminded how very pretty they are! I've finished the second doll - this is the Sun Goddess

A few more flowers...

2007-07-11T19:26:00.001-04:00

An old, reliable day lily. Such pretty colors! This is one of the new rose bushes I planted early in the spring this year. Not only is it beautiful, but it smells scrumptious! New glad... and it's blooming facing the deck, backwards!

Summer Hibiscus

2007-07-08T11:44:00.001-04:00

This is a perennial hibiscus. Several years ago, a young couple lived next to me. She had a beautiful plant that bloomed with red flowers that were bigger than my outstretched hand - and I don't have dainty little hands! When they were moving, I said to my dad, wonder if we could get some seeds from that to grow? He kind of shrugged me off... The next spring I found he had planted one on each

Another Dye Experiment

2007-07-07T02:53:00.000-04:00

There were a few late blooming roses and I thought, why not try a rose bath to see if I can get some pretty pink colored laces. I brought them in and put them in water and in the microwave for a couple of minutes - then I thought of the old dried ones I had gotten for Valentines, so I tossed one of them in, too.I put four pieces in the bath and let them sit for about 36 hours, and here are the

Sassa Lynne Threads

2007-07-06T18:55:00.000-04:00

Susan from CQ for Fun placed an order for a group of us for Sassa Lynne threads, and they came along today in the box with my SoH. These are such sumptuous colors! They remind me of sorbet... Can't wait to try them out!Susan always does a great job with her group buys - she cut the fibers, then printed a label for each of them so we would know exactly what we're using. Above and beyond the call

Dying Experiment

2007-07-03T16:15:00.000-04:00

Updated 7/3/07I love the look of the darker, muted laces that so many of the talented ladies use. In my dying experience, the pieces usually either turn out very light, or too bright in color. It occurred to me that if I started with a deeper color lace than white, the dyes may take on a different hue, so here is my experiment:I save used coffee grounds in an old coffee canister to 'fertilize'

Garden Visitors

2007-06-26T20:31:00.000-04:00

Someone recently mentioned that they loved dragonflies. I saw this one sitting in pose this evening, so I took Pixie in, grabbed the camera, and he was still there, waiting to be shared with the world.I looked out toward the garden - remember the sweet little garden from earlier in the spring? There was another friend posing - a very hungry friend. It was coming along so nicely - two rows of

Tray for Beads

2007-06-21T21:29:00.001-04:00

Has anyone tried using one of the small paint mixing trays (5x3.5) for sorting beads to use different colors at once? I have other ways to use one color at a time, but am going to try this for multi-color beading. We'll see...

Playing with Hearts

2007-06-21T20:35:00.000-04:00

I've been playing around with stitching and embellishing another heart - not for anything specific, just auditioning some treatments. My thought was a Magnolia tree, then these little tatted with sparkle rings hit my eye - how would they look? Then the umbrella shape, and I'm always wondering what to do with extra bits of lace. I saw a photo of a 'girly' umbrella with a ruffle and thought I'd

The Drawing of the Three - The Dark Tower II *****

2007-06-21T17:44:00.000-04:00

Ive finished The Drawing of the Three, Part II of The Dark Tower epic by Stephen King. Roland is still on the beach where the Gunslinger ended. After the man in black has told his fortune with Tarot cards, showing The Prisoner, The Lady of Shadows, and the dark shape of Death, Roland travels into the 1980's.Enjoyed it so much I've already started The Waste Lands, The Dark Tower III.

Stash for Pounds - The Box

2007-06-14T18:30:00.000-04:00

In December of 2006 a sub-group of the CQ for Newbies was established by Susan N called Stash 4 Pounds where we have a monthly 'official' weigh in, and we can 'report' on Monday each week. This is a wonderful group of women who are supportive and encouraging! Another neat thing about this group was that everyone contributed a starting squishie (packet of CQ materials), and with each month of gain

2007-06-13T15:49:00.000-04:00

I am happy to report that I have just broken the 160 mark - 159.6. In October, 2006 I decided that 193 was fat on me for my 5'4" frame, and that I was going to do something about it. Seeing women who were not 'skinny' but looked good in their clothes, I would say to myself, "Why weren't you satisfied when you were that size?" If there was one thing that really made me realize it and prompted me

Spring Garden Block - Received

2007-06-12T20:12:00.001-04:00

On the CQ for Newbies group, we had a Spring Fling block swap, and this is the one I received from Susie W. Isn't it pretty? I love the bird house with the tiny bird and flowers, the tatted butterflies, great stitching and lovely beads and pearls. Thank you, Susie!

Another Egyptian Block - Finished

2007-06-12T19:36:00.000-04:00

Such fun it was stitching this block. There are several ladies on CQ for Newbies doing more than one, but I think the two will be all for me. It was really something different for me! You can see the first one here.Since I finished the first Egyptian block, I decided to work on another one. It has been fun building the blocks with more earthy tones, and finding motifs to include. Here's the one

Round Robin History

2007-06-10T16:06:00.001-04:00

For the next few posts you will see the Crazy Quilt round robins I've participated in over the years. There is some fantastic stitching on these blocks, and they need to be seen! I'm ashamed to say that they've just been sitting in a drawer, and they need some 'air' time!To any of the ladies who did stitching, I am truly appreciative! I just know that none of the stitching I did on your blocks

Southern Friends RR - 1999 - My First

2007-06-10T15:39:00.000-04:00

"This block will be used as a part of the quilt (or duvet) that is my ultimate goal. I have finished seven blocks, but have recently been sidetracked by other projects, swaps, etc.I love royal colors of wine, forest, navy, gold, purple, as you can see.Please let the block "talk to you" and I'm sure it will return beautifully!"This was my first round robin. Of course, I have not made a quilt or

My Choice RR - May 2005

2007-06-10T15:21:00.001-04:00

"I am happy to be a part of this My Choice RR. Please enjoy yourself with my block, letting it 'tell you' what it needs. It's not a Christmas block, I just love the fire/jewel tones. I don't care for lots and lots of lace, so you may want to save it for someone who LOVES it.I hope your block returns filled with beautiful work, and that it fills your heart with smiles!"I just love the way this

Embellishers' Round Robin - 2003

2007-06-10T14:41:00.000-04:00

"This block is one that I would love to see your expressions of what the color and texture say to you -- enjoy!!""Something about myself - I love crazy quilts! Don't we all? One of my favorite things is stars. I love the royal colors of blue, green, burgundy, gold. etc. I like lady bugs, dragon flies, just any and everything -- just do YOUR favorite thing and it may be mine next time.Thank

Stitchers' Pick RR - August 2004

2007-06-10T14:26:00.001-04:00

"I am happy to be a part of this Stitchers' Pick RR. Please feel free to enjoy yourself with my block, letting it 'tell you' what it needs.I hope your block returns filled with beautiful work, and that it fills your heart with smiles!"There were a bunch of purple lovers in this round robin - me being one! Didn't it turn out beautifully? Thank you all for such lovely work!!Judy - First, I dyed

Autumn Falls RR - September 2004

2007-06-10T14:14:00.001-04:00

"I am happy to be a part of this Autumn Falls RR. Please fell free to enjoy yourself with my block, letting it 'tell you' what it needs.I hope your block returns filled with beautiful work, and that it fills your heart with smiles!"Almost didn't get this one back, but finally it came through. What was done is really pretty work. Thanks for stitching on my block!Mary Jane - I put a spray of

Going Buggy RR - September 2004

2007-06-10T13:55:00.001-04:00

"I am happy to be a part of this Bugs & Spiders RR. Please feel free to enjoy yourself with my block, letting it 'tell you' what it needs.I hope your block returns filled with beautiful work, and that it fills your heart with smiles!"Hard to believe bugs can be so adorable, isn't it. This was a smaller (8x8) block with so many participants...11 plus me. It is totally filled, and beautiful. Thank

Sunny Gals RR - Newbie Group A - March 2004

2007-06-10T13:29:00.000-04:00

"Thank you all so much for your time and creativity.I hope your block returns to you filled with much beauty and love."From some of the comments, this was a quiet block - it was hard for the stitchers to 'hear' what it was asking from them - but once it started talking, they did a wonderful job!! Thanks again for all the beautiful work done on this block.Andrea - The first thing I did was the

UFO-II Round Robin, September 2003

2007-06-10T12:28:00.000-04:00

"I love the royal colors of purple, blue, green, burgundy, gold, etc. as you can see from my block. This block is intended to be the front of a cover to be made for my sewing machine. It is a big block, and I have no idea that it will be finished when it returns. Just do YOUR favorite thing and it will be perfect for me.Thank you all so much for your time and creativity.I hope your block returns

Visit from a CQ Friend

2007-06-03T01:03:00.000-04:00

Gerry was in North Carolina, and she had time to drop by for a visit. It was nice to get to meet someone in person that you feel you've gotten to know online. When she walked up to the door she said, I'm Gerry. I knew immediately who she was, and was happy to learn that she's who I expected. She did say she didn't think I'd be as quiet... She had one of her cell phone pouches with her, and y'all

Trace -- ****

2007-06-02T13:22:00.001-04:00

I just finished reading Trace, A Scarpetta Novel, by Patricia Cornwell. One of my favorite authors, this is a good book, back to the old standards. Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to Richmond and her former lab when she's asked to consult on the death of a young girl. Scarpetta suspects murder, but her investigation is thwarted at every turn.

Blue Moon of May

2007-05-31T23:27:00.000-04:00

This isn't the greatest of photos, but it was a fantastic moon - the Blue Moon of May... When I noticed it shining through the tree leaves, I HAD to go inside for the camera. The way the clouds were surrounding it, allowing it's beautiful glow to reflect from them. Does the moon call to you? I LOVE the crescent moon, but sometimes a full moon just draws me in.

New Heart

2007-05-29T19:08:00.001-04:00

A new heart to start working on for June.

New Egyptian Swap

2007-05-29T10:38:00.000-04:00

Several have commented on the motif in the middle - Sphinx or Tut ?? - well, I can't clarify it for you! My intention was to make a curved seam there with the soft, gold fabric. It was too much of a curve for what I intended, so I was folding it to see what could be done, and it draped in such a way that it made me think of this, so started with the face, then the band at the top, and finally

Artistic

2007-05-19T09:21:00.000-04:00

Apparently I'm not the only one who is creative in this neighborhood... See what I found when I went out this morning? Evidently my yard wasn't the only target, just the most copious!! They left the rolls here, so they must've been easier to handle by the time they got this far.You can also see that my poor gardenia is in sad shape from the Easter freeze!

Gardening

2007-05-17T23:39:00.001-04:00

This evening I'm sharing a few photos of a few blooms around the house and my veggie garden. It's actually a small garden, but more than I'll need so I can share the bounty. The roses were just beginning to bloom when I snapped this shot on Mother's Day, May 13. This is the first time my Spanish dogwood bloomed. I planted it two (?) years ago. This is the season's first 'red' peony - it's really

Fabric Stash

2007-05-13T12:41:00.000-04:00

Do I need more fancy fabric for my stash? No way, BUT do I look like someone to turn down a great deal? No way! If you DO need stash, or if you WANT more stash, take a look at Karen South's summer sale. I requested/paid for mine on Sunday, and received them yesterday, Wednesday. They're beautiful, and exactly what we discussed! Karen's quite easy to work with if you have special requests, too!

The Gunslinger - The Dark Tower I -- ****

2007-05-12T12:20:00.000-04:00

I've finished The Gunslinger - The Dark Tower I by Stephen King. It's not my typical genre, but son and Lesa loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. Both of them said the first book was kind of slow, but I didn't think it especially so. I'm intrigued enough to get the next in the series to see if it keeps my interest. You'll note that the photo is from an online standard photo.

Blog Title

2007-05-11T23:53:00.000-04:00

I have been looking for the source for the name of my blog. I read it once, and partially remembered that it was from an old quilt or other stitching...and finally, I found the one I remember on Patricia's Quilter's Muse:When I am dead and in my grave,And all my bones are rotten.When this you see remember me,That I won't be forgotten.

7 Things Meme

2007-05-11T09:27:00.000-04:00

I have been tagged by Ati for the Seven Things Meme. I've been watching this go around in the blog rolls I travel, and it's fun learning new things about those whose blogs I read often. Some folks enjoy telling about themselves, and others, like me, find it rather difficult.1. I've lived alone, or as a single parent - son or Pixie, for 26 years - and love it! There are times when a companion

Spring Garden Block

2007-05-10T20:44:00.000-04:00

Here's the block that I think is completed... Mailing deadline is in a few days, so must make up my mind quickly...On the Newbies CQ list, we're having a Spring/Garden block swap. Here's a scan of my basic block - a little wrinkled in the scan, but it should be ok with the stitching. See the little flutter by I've transferred on - and a bit of dyed lace, too? The dark piece with flowers came from

Spider Wort

2007-05-04T12:25:00.000-04:00

Today is a drizzly day, and that's when the Spider Wort looks its prettiest!

Graduation Gift Complete

2007-05-02T23:34:00.000-04:00

Did you think I'd ever finish this little pillow? I was beginning to wonder myself! It is finished. I found one of the school's logos online, printed it on fabric, then attempted to applique it onto the black velvet center. It is surrounded with a bit of tatting and beads. I found this eagle motif online, traced it onto the fabric and embroidered it. I am happy with how it turned out.I had

May - Take Action

2007-05-01T13:22:00.000-04:00

Rete over at Arts & Quilts has decided that since May begins the second quarter of the year, she plans to take action, and invites others to join in with her.I decided to check back on my New Year's Check List and update:1. Take a Stitch Tuesday (TAST) that will be a year long project offered by Sharon Bogon - her site is down for the time being. She will offer a new stitch each Tuesday and we