Up And Running Again

Isn't it amazing how much we rely on our computers for contact with the outside world? I was amazed at how much stitching I got done without interruptions with the PC. We now have a new monitor and it's so nice to be able to be in contact with everyone again.

I've been somewhat distracted these past few days with many Tornado threats and warnings and alerts. Not coming from a country that has these weather phenomenas, can I say it is scary....lol...

I'd like to introduce you to our newest member of the family, Libby. Unfortunately she wouldn't sit still long enough to get a nice clear photo. She's 10 weeks old and a Shepherd,boxer, lab mix and just adorable. To give you a better idea of her size I took a photo of her playing with our other dog, Mickey, who is small enough to put in your pocket.

She has feet like flippers, and the most adorable nature, but is keeping me very busy making sure she goes outside often enough not to have an accident on the carpet.

Now on to the stitching. I've certainly had plenty of time in the last 2 weeks to sit and stitch.

I've completed all but one of the Country Theme blocks and thought I'd share one of those with you today.

This one wasn't part of the group of patterns that I had saved, but was sent to me my another lady who is doing a country theme and when I saw it I just fell in love with it. This one reminds me of growing up in rural New Zealand when I was a little girl. We lived 3 minutes walk to the beach, but it was also a farming area and this couple reminds me of the people that lived in our area.
I've also started another set of embroideries by Crab Apple Hill Designs, that is about 1/3 finished. I'll share those with you in the days to come. Yesterday I completed a back pack that I think I'll give to my youngest daughter who's at boarding school in North East Oklahoma. I just need to get some cording for the drawstring top then I'll take a photo and share it with you. I've noticed as I'm getting older my taste in colours is changing, or perhaps going through different stages. This back pack is soooo bright and fun, when I saw the fabrics I immediately had to have it, and I'm not usually a bright person when it comes to fabric choices.
Today I spent the day making basket weave coasters and pot holders. Again I'll share photo's with you at a later date. I decided that I was tired of trying to take pans out of the oven and ending up with burnt fingers from the thin pot holders I have. So after making the coasters I thought why not just make it bigger and turn it into a pot holder, using 2 layers of thermal batting with an extra layer of cotton batting in between. So as you can see I haven't been sitting twiddling my fingers.
I hope to get back into the sewing room on Monday and make more of the coasters as they are so quick and easy and will make good lightweight gifts to send back to Aussie for family and friends.
Today will be a quick trip up to Hancocks for fabrics for the Country Theme wall hanging and of course to check out their bargains for this week.
Happy Stitching