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I just posted this on Instagram. I know at least a few of you are on business adventures so here's what I think that might help you: The three most important activities involved in business are staying hydrated, eating energizing food, and going to bed early. I borrowed that last one from Benjamin Franklin. A limp, lethargic, exhausted businesswoman is not going to be efficient and accurate. A head for business and wise decisions will follow when you take care of yourself. Isn't my turtle key chain a dear friend crocheted for me adorable? Another must for business, knowing someone cares about you and supports you as you reach for goals. I'm SewnBlessings2015 if you want more random thoughts.

Good Monday morning of the new week. Still too darn hot, but I've gotten a lot of stitching accomplished on the mermaid. In the middle of the month I'll switch back over to the rock and roll sampler. Tonight we're going to try some of our new meat market's bratwurst and hope they're good. I haven't had a bratwurst in years, but these looked pretty good. Not much planned today and hope everyone has a lovely week.

Hi everyone on this beautiful Monday morning! We are to have another round of heat & humidity with a chance of rain later in the week. I am so looking forward to fall weather. I want to thank all of you that posted re: my back issues. The pain was better over the weekend since I had a rather quiet calm weekend.

My GS came home about 4 yesterday after spending time with this other GP's and loved what I had done in his room. So did his other GP's. It was the 1st day he saw the entire room painted in the blue he picked. He was very pleased too that I had organized his chaos....let's see if he keeps it that way...LOL..it was a LOT of work but enjoyable to do. Still some things to sort thru & find homes for but it will come together soon. School for him begins Friday so maybe we can get it all done prior to that.

I started my new diabetic med Saturday morning - so far so good! Thirst was an issue but otherwise no problems. It's not one of the weight loss things but hoping to drop a little bit before going back to the dr's in 2 months.

I hope you all have a great day ~~~stay safe & cool! Hugs, Deb2

hi everyone. i have been stitching for 35 years or more and have stitched a lot of the bigger and complicated patterns as well as bookmarks etc. i just finished a pattern by rogue stitchery called book lover and it was a challenge with a whole lot of quarter stitches. quite challenging. however when i started a patten called balloons i finally gave up. so many quarter stitches and the pattern was hard to read. the centering stitch was way off and the pattern was to be read left to right but the symbols were up and down. i am filing this pattern and will not buy their patterns again. someone else may find them delightful but i didn't.

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Goodbye July, Hello August! It's the first of the month and time to share what we've been working on during the past month or what we've recently completed.

Post a photo and brief description (pattern name + designer or publisher). As always, if you aren't able to post a photo or simply prefer not to, just tell us in words.

Take care, everyone!

Today is Monday …………………………………………….. Good Morning, MJ 💕

Are the frames available for the cottage of the month designs?

Good Sunday morning everyone. Beautiful full Sturgeon moon! Our zucchini must have heard me because now we have three! The tomatoes -- not so good. The heat wave continues and fall can't get here soon enough. Today will be a stitching day and listening to music. Hope everyone has a relaxing and peaceful Sunday!

What are these called so that I can order some