Catching up...

So where did the last eleven days go? Wish I could say I was out having fun but alas I was just working and going about my normal routine with a little spice thrown in. I started a new medication and broke out in a rash which was horrible with itching, etc. Finally got another med for it and hopefully it will clear up.

In the midst of that I was diligently working on a new model for Little House Needleworks which was a lot of fun to stitch. It's now safely in Diane's hands and you will see it soon enough (well, you know that's all I can say about that...LOL). But I have posted her two new charts which I have added to my stash.

My daughter went out of town for a few days and I agreed to dog sit for her mini yorkie, Lyric and that turned out to be easier and more fun than I anticipated. I never had a pet growing up so I really don't know much about taking care of one. But since Lyric and I both survived the three days I guess it was all good. Bet my doctor would agree that getting out every day to walk the dog would be good for me.

And lastly I bought this book to fuel my Yo Yo obsession and hope to sew that tree on the cover. So I guess I better get back to my patriotic Yo Yo quilt. Progress photos soon!

New Stash

Been awhile since I've added to my stash so all these goodies sure made it feel like Christmas. I have all the latest designs by Little House Needleworks and Country Cottage Needleworks and while I love them all, I just had to kit up "The Lady" and hopefully can start her soon. I took a short hiatus from model stitching but will soon have a new one to stitch for LHN and that will take priority till it's done. I can't wait...I so feel my stitching mojo coming back in full force. I also picked up these cute snowmen charts by Lizzie Kate that I actually hadn't heard of and seen before. Talk about being out of touch!! LOL!

The Lady by Little House Needleworks

Love Nest and March Cottage of the Month by Country Cottage Needleworks

Snow House, Snowed In, Snow Fun, Snow Friends, Snow Day, and Let it Snow by Lizzie Kate

Rose Hill Plantation

I received my Rose Hill Plantation (by Little House Needleworks) piece back from Vonna and what can I say...a picture is worth a thousand words so here goes! She did a second piece for me and I will post it when I place the pillow form in it.

I highly recommend her work so check out her blog The Twisted Stitcher

Overdue Update

Not sure where the last two weeks have gone other than I spent too much of it at work. It was our busiest time with "the" conference scheduled for early June but thankfully that is all behind me now and it's time to think VA-CA-TION! Hubby and I already have plans to get away for a few days to South Lake Tahoe, CA and we're really looking forward to it and celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary.

On the stitching front I have a few projects in rotation and finally started Sailing, Sailing by Little House Needleworks for our SAL. I did the finishing and mailed the package to my partner in the Prairie Schooler group exchange and will post a picture when Sara M. has it. In the meantime I can share a picture of the goodies I received from Sara. I love the little box, floss tag and measuring tape she made for me and I'm just overwhelmed by her talent and generosity. Thanks again Sara!

Sailing, Sailing

by Little House Needleworks

Prairie Schooler Exchange

from Sara M.

I've continued playing with my paints and made a little box in honor of my grandson Izaiah which I plan to mail to my son and daughter in law this week. I was looking forward to their visit later this month but unfortunately it has been postponed for a little bit. My daughter in law is interviewing this week for a job as an RN in ICU so keep a good thought that it will work out.

The painful part of the last week was the loss of my uncle Luis Huertas, Sr. "Big Louie" as we affectionally referred to him was married to my mother's baby sister for close to forty years and his passing was unexpected and a shock to our family. My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to my aunt Blanca, my cousin Ray and his precious granddaughter Kaylin.

R.I.P. Uncle Louie

Weekly Update

After finishing my model for LHN I was ready to tackle a new piece and chose to go with He is Risen featured in the March/April 2010 issue of the Just Cross Stitch magazine. This is my progress to date:

LHN Exchange

I used a portion of "One Good Tree" to make this mini pillow for my partner Pam.

One Good Tree

Leisure Arts, Joy in the Journey

by Diane Williams