What has gotten into us. We have been spending every weekend working on projects large and not quite so large...today was digging out a tree stump, been there for years...don’t know why it just became an issue. Trimming trees, lilac, and hedge, planted some flowers by the gate, and more wild flowers along the fence. We are going to be quite colorful, or a hot mess, time will tell. We still need to level and replace brick on the patio, and paint the living room and hall, walls and floors. I’m beginning to think it would have been easier to move.... On a bright note I did get to play with the new lawn mower, driving it from the backyard to the garage to get things we needed/ forgot.

Found these plastic storage cases at Walmart for $1.00 each, in the office supply area. They are 12.5"x9.5"x1.8". I don't really have a use for them (yet)n but couldn't pass them up for the price.

Hello I hope your Saturday is going well I’m here just stitch my grim reaper maze

Good morning to all! I wanted to post photos of three projects that I completed recently and just picked up from being framed. I had them framed at our local cross stitch shop. They do an amazing job, but a bit pricey. It was about $300 for all three and I prefer no glass, so that price is without glass. I know some of you do your own framing and do a fabulous job. I’m looking for opinions on how difficult it is to do your own framing, I’m not a crafty person, other than cross stitch. I also have the shop where I get my framing done, do all of my soft finishing for pillows, ornaments, etc. and the lady that does it is beyond amazing - chooses the fabric, adds embellishments - makes everything look like a work of art. I would greatly appreciate hearing from all of those that do your own framing and also from those that do not, where you have your framing done, and what your experience with pricing is. Happy stitching, Sherry

Want to share this with you because I’ve been off the grid lately, and I think of you all (yes all) as friends. Am scheduled for surgery next Wednesday for removal of a kidney. Had an ultrasound 4 weeks ago which showed a mass, and feel very fortunate that everything moved so quickly, but I am still reeling. Am trying to be positive, but could use your support and the odd prayer or two😉

You often see an “ad” in a news article that grabs your curiosity ......for example.....what do these Hollywood stars look like today......you scroll and scroll and probably loose interest. There must be a catch. Does anybody know what it is?

Please pray for my Bro. at 87 and fit to go thru an AORTA TRANPLANT

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Just watched Tuesdays With Morrie. It stars Jack Lemon and Hank Azaria, it's a love story...a must watch/read. It's written by Mitch Albom a journalist/sportswriter from Detroit, MI. Have the tissue at the ready. My youngest DS had to do an assignment on it. It's a powerful movie we watched it on YouTube.. 🙂🌺TFL-Chris

I have a lot of excess energy today -- a lot on my mind -- and I like to keep my hands busy. I got these fridge magnet patterns out of the new issue of Just Cross Stitch Magazine. The first one was very fun to make and I got to use up some of the Aida cloth from the Mother's Day project. I feel a bit unfocused today, scattered -- and this isn't like me. I'm tuning into some world/domestic developments that I feel arestrangely like the atmosphere before WWII. I need to breathe -- and keep my hands busy....

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today Bry? I have no energy today especially for cross stitching. I did do some house cleaning. The weather here is cloudy and depressing so maybe that is it or the fact I am feeling lonely. DH will be home tomorrow. Maddie has been up and down on my lap so she must be sensing something is up.

Am interested & would appreciate any feedback re working patterns from Vervaco

Does anyone remember a person wanting The Nativity pattern as I found 3 different places that she can order