ABC123 finish

I finally finished today. I was hoping to finish over the weekend but I just couldn't find the time. The weather was so beautiful no one wanted to stay inside. I haven't decided yet if this is going to be framed or made into a pillow. This is my last week at work & then I am going to reorganize our bedroom and redecorate the family room. It will end up in one of those rooms. I have a huge stack of LHN designs to stitch. I started Daisy Lane Cottage a month ago but then other things came up and it was pushed aside. I might pick it back up again to complete it since it is one of my favorite designs. Too many patterns not enough time to stitch them all as fast as I would like.

Little House Needleworks WIP

Here is a picture of my WIP by LHN ABC123. I am using a scrap piece of fabric some type of linen and the recommended dmc floss. I am hoping to finish this up tonight so I can start a new project tomorrow. The May sanman sal is starting on Monday. I also have a ornament to stitch for my Bent Creek yahoo group.

My job ends this next week and I have had such mixed feelings about this. I am ready for a change and some time off this summer but it is an end to a life I have known for 10 years. I have been into the office twice this last week which has made it harder. I think once I turn in the computer and the severance contract signed I will feel positive about moving forward.

LIttle House Needles WIP

This is what I am currently stitching. It is ABC 123 by Little House Needleworks.

Christmas Ornament SAL

Last weekend was the Christmas Ornament SAL. I chose a design from the 2001 JCS magazine called Christmas Ewe by Elizabeth's Designs. The fabric is something from my stash and I used DMC floss. It is finished into a hanging ornament.

Finished Easter Corner E

I love Sanmanoriginal designs. Here is one I did on silkweavers 40 ct newcastle fabric with DMC threads. I found this fabric at my local quilt shop and had to have it thinking something will go with it! I like how it turned out. I put it in a white basket with pink organza ribbon & bows around the handles with the pillow below. I will take a picture with the camera and add it later.

Easter Challange

During the week after Easter there was a little contest on my sanman message board. We were given a bunch of free charts and whoever posted a completed picture of one of the freebies got a GC to be used towards sanman goods. I tried to stay up all night and finally at 2 am went to bed. I finished later that morning and posted my picture. However, someone else did finish and post right before me! I have to tell you it was a lot of fun!!!! Here is my completed stitch finished into a pillow.

A change of life

Well I see that I haven't blogged in a long time. I just couldn't bring myself to post. I have had a heck of a month. My dad has been ill for some time now. It seems like everyday there is more new and usually not uplifting. My dad is facing so many life threatening problems with none of his treatments helping. So now the only option left is chemo and he doesn't want to do that. I love him and respect his wishes but at the same time wonder if this won't shorten what time we have left with him. In less than a year I have lost my uncle who I was very close to & the greatest man I ever knew...Bert just in January. I love them all so much and this has been the hardest time in my life loosing John & Bert and now being unsure of my dad. I just want to make whatever time he has left good for him and lots of memories for my kids and me.

To top all that off I have also lost my job after 10 years. Downsizing! I think the phrase that gets me the most is "this is not personal" Believe me I told HR well it is personal to me! The company is generous enough to give us all a severance package that will allow me to stay home with the two boys for the summer. Which also mean stitching time!! Oh and a little redecorating around the house. I guess I will have plenty of time to work in the garden!!

Okay so now that I have gotten that off my chest I am feeling a little more upbeat. Now on to fave the rest of my life. :)