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I am back to working on my Torch of Freedom project. The stitch count of 199 x 333, 66,267 stitches. I am on row 41 and have only 58,108 stitches to go. Thankfully it is not solid cross stitch across and down. That means the total stitches are even less. I do not like to give up on a project once I have spent as much as i have on fabric and floss. Right now I am wishing OI had never started. How do you keep going on with those very large projects?

Here is a picture I made for friends who RV. It says Home is where the heart is and where you park it

How about if we start over? Just list your name (whatever you use on this site). Then tell us where you live. No other information. I will keep track. At the end of October, I will collate the information and make it availablefor anyone who is interested. HERE GOES: My name is NANCYE G and I live in St. Louis, MO

Someone stole my coke swing from my yard last night. I am heart broken as it was a Christmas gift from my husband a few years ago. They came right in my front yard with my brighter than day porch light on and stole it. How sad is that. I give up.

As I was reading Pam's post about her stolen swing I was thinking about a Facebook page I read. It is the Bangor Maine Police Dept page. If you have not read it you are missing out. His name is TC Cotton and it started with a stuffed duck someone threw out in the trash. He has 300,000. Followers--yes a police dept has that many people following him. He is the best story teller and the kindest person. Start at the beginning to hear the story about the duck! His motto is on the back of my sweatshirt which they sell for charities around Bangor.

Our fall was too short. * * * (your turn)

Love the wooden pumpkin needle minder that came in the stitch and stuff box. I have been wanting to get one but just didn't want to spend the money on one. So glad one was included in the stitch and stuff box this time around! Love using it! I have a pattern stand that I use magnets to hold my patter. I sit the needle minder on that and can always find my needle now in between changing colors etc.

Just so you guys know, especially the stitchers who suggested I get my shoulder checked out sooner than later. I booked an appointment with the Orthopedic Doctor on Monday, Oct. 28th. It's the soonest day I could get a late appt., so I can leave work and go. Will take it easy on the should till then.

do the kits come with the materials

Happy thanksgiving to all the Canadians checking in today!Already burned myself basting the turkey but it sure smells good!!😋🍗

I bought this kit however, it does not indicate what type of stitches to sew for the pattern.

I can't wait until Friday morning. Hubby and I are taking a four day weekend and going to Skyline Drive VA and surrounding areas. We will visit one of the caverns on Friday afternoon. We are also going to Schulyer VA where they have The Walton's Mountain original house of Earl Hamner and other mementos of the show. I will miss seeing some of the cast by one weekend! I wish I had known they were having a reunion the following weekend! Oh well, still can't wait for our fall getaway. Hoping the colors are beautiful! I will post a pic or two!

Hazel is all done and out of surgery as of about 12:30 today. The vet said she is doing well. They did put her under and she will just have some stitches. Can't wait to see my little girl! Thanks for all of the prayers. I think Hunter needed them more. He was very upset that she wasn't home. He will be happy to see her tonight, as will the rest of the family. They are doing a biopsy on the cyst just to be sure there is no cancer.

Done except for gold charm on tree. Need to wash and iron first. Don't know how I will finish. Is for son. It actually is bigger than it looks. For some reason, the pictures that I take with my kindle end up being out of focus and look smaller. I have to take them outside because there is not enough light in the house. Anyhow, it is better than nothing and it has only taken me almost two years to figure out how to post a picture of anything! LOL Pam

I am working on this snowglobe. The symbol for the outline shows a dot inside a color. I assume the dot is a French knot but there is no symbol for the thread to use for the outline. there are other places too showing a dot inside a stitch but no color code for the actual stitch. Please advise.