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Just Like Apples π
There are bad ones and good ones. πΈ Around Christmas time, I posted here that I found this little guy in a Dollar Tree store. This was my first time stitching on plastic canvas.
I liked stitching with yarn. The pattern was difficult to read so I took a picture of it, and zoomed in on it. I learned frogging yarn can be difficult. I didn't want to give him an orange tongue. I Googled frogs and looked at pictures. I decided on red, but I didn't want to buy a big yarn ball for 10 stitches. I Googled some more and found the little kids Creatology package. Took a drive to my local Michaels store & there it was.
I didn't trust myself to cut out the outline so I left it in the square shape. I went on You Tube and learned how to stitch around the edge to cover it up. I used DMC tapestry wool for the edge.
Then I decided I wanted to fill in the background with a shade of blue to represent sky or water. This is where I nearly gave up on the idea. I know nothing about yarn weights, materials or textures. I was overwhelmed at Joanns, and I couldn't find the right shade and texture. (This was after liquidation had started.) I settled on light blue yarn at Walmart. I don't knit or crochet so I was in a huge rabbit hole on this one.
This was my first time doing tent stitch. Cool! But then I saw the light green of froggy's face blended with light blue. Soooo..I got out my DMC 700 Green Size 8 Cotton Perle floss and backstitched the outside of him. He is my first full coverage piece. LOL!
I bought the froggy fabric from Joann Fabric and used a blanket stitch to attach it to the back. I sewed the ribbon on to the inside hem of fabric before attaching the back.
I learned that I have limited knowledge of yarn. After this project, I know I will stick to cross stitch floss with numbers. I actually found myself wishing there was a guide to finding yarn Brands and colors related to just the primary colors. If it's out there, I couldn't find it! I have learned that I do not wish to start a yarn stash. I have DMC floss, Etoile floss, Perle cotton, tapestry wool, metallic floss, beads, felt, cross stitching fabric, and sewing fabric and thread stashes already! (I only bought the tapestry wool because it was marked down at Joann stores so my collection of five or six colors of these is small.)
My little froggy taught me so much! πΈ π πΈ He's so cute! β€
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening
Today is Thursday β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦. Good Morning, MJ π
Luggage
I have 3 days before my brother and sis in law come up from Fla to get me for a 2 week getaway,and it came to past I didn't have luggage yes no luggage. My husband went online e and there was a 3 piece Set on sale its purp.e. it came in yesterday and I will begin to pack. My husband thinks it's a great idea getting me out of the house since we haven't a car I'm homebound d except Dr's apps I'm so excited a d yes my cross stitch is packed ready to go.
Prayers needed
I need anyone/everyone who ,ight remember. E from years ago to pray for my healing. I fell to the floor last Thursday night. I could not get up. My right lower leg was very very painful we got the ambulance to come and the paramedic was able to lift me onto their gurney.
I had x-rays and CT scans at the local hoptial. My leg was dark, deep purple from the knee to the ankle. That will refer me to the local orthopedic surgeons practice for more care.
I saw my Nurse Practitioner at my regular clinic and she said to follow with my local ortho guys, got me a few days of pain meds. They do not touch the pain, but the ace wraps go from knee to toes. Tonight, pain increased to awful. Hubby talked to ortho folks. I see that the purple now extends to toes. Shocked. Scared.
The earliest that they can see me is June 5th. I am constant horrifying pain. Hare the purple spreading.
Please pray for me. I am 79 years old and feel as if I will die before I ever get help. If you can pray, please pray for me.
My Nannyberry is blooming.
Itβs native to Ontario. Itβs an easy shrub. I like the early bloom. Has berries for the birds in the fall. Itβs so nice to have leaves and flowers again on everything! I love this time of year.
Yesterday- A Nice Day
Hello to all. I am off until next Tuesday. Yesterday, my nephew graduated with a Masters in Science degree, π§πΎβπand I had the pleasure of being there with him, his parents, and his sister. To say I am proud is an understatement. This is the nephew who drove me to appointments, did his papers while waiting for me in the doctorβs office, picked me and my sisters up after my surgery, and helped me get up when I was too weak to stand. A good kid. And I love him. π₯° I helped his mom and dad when he was a newborn and now look at him. I overheard my BIL say to my sister, βI think this means that we did a good job.β ππ½ I took the rest of the week off and will return on Tuesday. Yesterday was a long day but a good one. I am stitching an interesting fox π¦ pattern. Have a good day everyone.
Thursday Potpourri
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GOOD MORNING - What's on your mind THURSDAY
Good I can't believe its Thursday already morning everyone. A bit of a late start this morning, but the pups slept in for once, too. Today is a few outside errands and then stitching on "Queen of Hearts". I might finish her in about a week. Other news is I have lost 30 pounds now! I only have 20 to go. The lifestyle change is second nature now. It's actually easy to do, which surprised me. Have a good Friday eve!
Christian Stitchers Daily 5/2925
"Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying ' If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, but if you return to me obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my name.'
Nehemiah 1:8-9 NIV
Thursday Smiles
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Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening
Today is Wednesday β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦. Good Morning, MJ π
GOOD MORNING - What's on your mind WEDNESDAY
Good Wednesday morning everyone. Finally on the last page of "Queen of Hearts" and I'm looking forward to a finish very soon. Now that the 55 gallon aquarium is out of our bedroom I have another wall! Today is a stay at home day and stitching. That's a good day! Happy midweek!
The miracle of vision
On May 20, 2025, God worked through my surgeon's hands and gave me the precious gift of reading vision! It was not correctable through glasses or prisms. One muscle was so weak that its counterpart needed to be completely cut off so my right eye could look down. I still have two weeks left in disability recovery. Then it will take 3-6 months for full recovery. I only have a limited period of reading hours. I wanted to praise the Lord with all of you with some of my hours. God is good all of the time! All of the time...
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening
Today is Tuesday β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ Good Morning, MJ π
Christian Stitchers Daily 5/27/25
Then I said:
" Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants the people of Isreal. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's family, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.
Nehemiah 1:5-7 NIV
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