Something Stitchy

Here are some overdue stitching pictures…

1) Beautiful Ornament from my dear friend, Carol S.

A sweet ornament from a sweet friend. Thank you, Carol for the ornament and for your friendship.  You are such a special friend!

2) Beautiful Ornament from my dear friend, Vonna.

Designer: With Thy Needle and Thread

Design: A Winter's Skate

It's a skate! How cute is that? Vonna's creativity always impresses me, as does her beautiful work. 

Love, love, love this!

3) Perfect Project Bags and LHN Project Kit from Vonna

Not just one but FIVE of these very handy project bags. You see Vonna knows me quite well and knows I have way too many WIPs…haha. Now I have a home for some of them!

I'm all set to start another wonderful project thanks to my dear friend who sent this as well…

This project is perfect for the Gifted Gorgeousness SAL …

Thank you so much Vonna. You are beyond generous and a truly treasured friend!

4) Wonderful HOE Ornament from Stephanie

Designer: Lizzie and Kate

Design: Flora McSampler 2013 Stockings

Ohhhh, how exciting a beautiful stocking ornament.  Thank you, Stephanie!

5) Some 2014 Christmas ornaments stitched for friends

Designer: Prairie Schooler

Designer: Country Cottage Needlework

Design: Snowmen Trio

Designer: Lizzie and Kate

Design: Flora McSampler 2011 Ornaments

Designer: Prairie Schooler

2009 Gift of Stitching Ornament Issue

Design from: Christkindl Book #136 by Rico Design

Fabric: 25 count white Lugana 

Floss: DMC

This angel was selected as my 2014 ornament ~ 10 of them stitched for friends. 

It goes with the  ornament that I stitched in 2013…

I enjoyed stitching ornaments but am happy to take a break and work on non holiday stitching, like this one for the monthly 2015 Smalls SAL…

Smalls SAL - January

Designer: Carousel Charts

Design: Winter Sheep Star and Crow

Here is what I will be stitching on next…

Design: Cubby Hole Quilt

I must get started on a High School graduation quilt for my cousin's son. This is a greg quilt for a guy and it can be completed relatively quickly.  The digital pattern can be purchased through Fons and Porter HERE.

Lastly, I got my cast off…

Thank you very much for all of the well wishes!

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Until next time ~ 

No Skiing In Colorado

No skiing in Colorado for me that is…not this year.

And this ^^^ is why! 

Yes, the night before we were scheduled to leave for Colorado, on December 18th, I managed to break my ankle.  At 10PM I stepped outside to let little Emma out and when I stepped off of my front porch, onto the huge rock step, I quickly found out that it was a sheet of ice.  As I went airborne, so did Emma.  She flew from my hand but thankfully did not get hurt.  Unfortunately, I was not as lucky. The pain was excruciating!!!  After 30 minutes of agony we decided to head to the emergency room. To my horror I was told that my left ankle was broken and I would need to see an orthopedic the next day. Whaaaat?????  What about our plans to head to Colorado the next day?

On Friday the orthopedic doctor looked at the X-rays and determined that I did not require surgery ~ PHEW. They did put me in a cast, Christmas red I might add, and sent us on our way.  My DH and I set out to pick my older DS up in NYC and at 8PM we began our 1900 mile drive to Colorado (yes, I did say drive).  My DS did most of the driving…

with DH doing his fair share.  Thankfully, I did not break my right ankle so I was able to drive the last 4 hours of the 28 hour ride.  

Lily and Emma were great little travelers.  Emma was in charge of the Starbucks cards for all of our coffee breaks.

DS "D" met little Miss Emma for the first time and they became fast friends…

Emma thought she might like to Ski with the boys but realized that they do not make ski boots small enough to fit her.

Although I was not able to ski, I was very thankful that we had a chance to spend Christmas with "D" at his new apartment in Colorado.  Last summer he left his job in NJ and took a new position with a company in the Denver area.  We were happy for him but we hated to see him go. 

Both "D" and "G" did get to ski multiple times. They had a great time at Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Steamboat:

"D" night skiing at Keystone

"D" with GF "C" Skiing at Steamboat

We did get the opportunity to meet "D's" GF family.  They vacationed in CO over the holiday as well so we joined them for dinner at The Nickel in Denver and had a great time.

DH and I spent much time shopping.  We traveled around northern Colorado where I purchased a boatload of fabric, some yarns, and some cross stitch stash from:

 The Fig Leaf Quilt Store

Mama Said Sew

The Loopy Ewe

My Sister Knits

We also ventured to Cheyenne, WY.  This was an interesting view from the highway…

No, it is not real

In WY we stopped at:

 Ewe Count 

Quilted Corner 

Around the Block

It is always fun to visit quilt, yarn, and cross stitch shops in different states. 

Here are two knit finishes from when I was just hanging out in "D's" apartment…

Gift for "D" GF

Gift for "G" GF

This Texture Knit Cowl pattern is a Freebie by Yarn + Co found HERE. 

We arrived home, from our month long vacation, at 4:30 this morning.  I have an appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Tuesday and am keeping my fingers crossed I am able to get out of this cast!

I hope that you enjoyed the holiday and wish you much free time for a lot of stitching in 2015.

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Until next time ~