April 25, 2009

I've added a link to my cross stitch sales bargains to your right. ;) I've done some 'spring cleaning' and am starting to try to 'share' some items I know I will never use. Hope you will find some fun things that will be a bargain for you.

Thanks for stopping by,
Cathryn

April 18, 2009

Well, here is a picture of the Little House Needleworks "Home of a Needleworker (too)" that I am currently working on:

I am really enjoying it and can't wait to frame it and hang it on my wall, because that's what our house is... "Home of a Needleworker."

:)

Thanks for stopping by.

Cathryn

April 14, 2009

I keep waiting until I have a pic to post on what I am stitching, but that is just silly. I am working on Little House Needleworks "Home of a Needleworker (too)" I really fell in love with it when I saw other stitchers in the LHN/CCN group post their pictures. I so love cross stitching that I wanted this piece for myself haning on my wall. Designing cross stitch and stitching it brings such pleasure, peace and joy to my life. :)

I am missing so many people in my life. People who are members of my group (KYKS) and my daughters and my mother all of my family. Sometimes I feel so alone. I don't know what I would do if I lost my DH. He was in an accident yesterday. Someone rear-ended him and he is in such pain (from whiplash I would imagine). He slept so poorly last night (it kept us both awake).

I don't even know what to say about life anymore. I have no eloquent words of prayer. I go to God and just say "help." I don't know what else to say. Just help. That and my faith and trust in God lets me believe that he knows what I mean even when I don't.

I love people. I care so deeply about even strangers troubles that they share. It just plain hurts. That's when it came to me that I can be a child and just go to my God, hold out my hand and say... "help".

Thanks for stopping by... God Bless you richly.
love, Cathryn

April 8, 2009

Hi all,
Here are my stitching updates:

This is my SMO April SAL finish.

:)

This is the progress on my PS Christmas Village SAL.

Here is the start of my LHN Home of a Needleworker (too)

I am enjoying my stitching and hope you are too.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cathryn

April 5, 2009

It's Sunday night. I've been stitching on the next SanMan Originals Christmas SAL on an afghan. It is going really quickly so I haven't stitched on it today. We did our shopping today instead of yesterday (groceries) because it was so nice out. We spent most of the day outside. Today there are storm warnings and watches. From one extreme to another. Tomorrow... we are supposed to be really cold and a chance of SNOW! I think mother nature needs professional help!!! Can anyone suggest a good therapist??? LOL

The rainy weather is killing both DH and I! Arthritis is painful when it's wet, cold, and damp!! But we get along with lots of aspirin and sympathy, me for him and him for me! I must admit though, due to the pain we kinda snap at each other. It's a good thing we love each other so much. ;)

Well, Wolfgang is getting nervous and went under the bed. Must be thunder and another storm rolling through so I'd better get off here. Back to Stitching! YES!!!

Thanks for stopping by.
Cathryn

March 26, 2009

Hi all,


Still feeling woozy, but not sure why.

I've been plugging away at my PS Christmas Village since my SanMan March SAL is completed.



It is really pleasing to work on. It's going to take quite a bit of DMC 520. I've ordered some, but they have it on Backorder... so I'll stitch other things until I receive it.


It's been raining here for the past 2 days and both Otey and I are feeling it "in our bones." Owie! LOL. The soft hills are turning greener with Mother Nature's watering and I am reminded of why I love it so much here. Seeing all the farms, cows and horses. It's peace and contentment.

My mom is progressing. They say she'll be out of the nursing home in 3 weeks, but it will take her 6 months before she will be able to walk without assistance (walker or cane). When she goes home, my sister in Florida is going to stay with her for a week. I'm glad she will be able to because I sure can't. I just can't do all the things I used to for myself, let alone take care of someone else. That makes me sad.

Well, that's it for now. Thank you for stopping by.

love, hugs and prayers,
Cathryn

March 19, 2009

Well, I finished this month's SanMan SAL.

I decided to leave it just as it is even though it is off center a little.

I talked to my step-mother this morning a little. They are sending her to a nursing home for a few weeks to get her up and walking with a walker and such before they send her home. I guess they decided it would be for the best. I'm kind of glad cause I know that Dad would expect too much of her. This way she can get a head start with healing and resting and people waiting on her. She sounded in really good spirits, but then she always is even if she's down so you really can't tell. That's just her.

Well, I'm off to fix iced tea for DH do a few things then work on some other cross stitching probably my Prairie Schooler Christmas Village because I haven't been able to work on that for a while.

Take care of yourself, Cathryn.

March 14, 2009

Another Saturday.... :)

Here is a pic of my SanMan SAL so far:

Somehow I started off center so the piece is further left of center than I would like. I'll have to figure out what I want to do with it. I'm not a frogger once I get this far; especially with an afghan. Ripping it out might ruin the material.

Sigh. We'll see.

Have a terrific weekend.

Cathryn

March 7, 2009

What a Saturday. We just had to put down my dog, Morgan. Bless her heart. She had a huge tumor on her liver which ruptured and she was full of blood. I am just heartsick. She was the only one of the dogs that was truly mine. She trusted me and followed me around and I feel like I let her down.

My heart is so broken.

March 5, 2009 - PS

Blueladie Designs is featuring a new Mystery sampler. Click on the Blueladie Designs link on the menu to your right at the top of the page. That will take you to the homepage. Then on the left-hand menu, click Mystery Sampler.

:)
Enjoy
Cathryn

March 5, 2009

Very Early. My teeth are bothering me so I've taken some acetamenophin and can't go to bed for a while.

I'm currently back working on my year long SanMan Christmas stitch along (SAL) on my afghan so the dozen will have to wait for a while. I really enjoy working on the afghan and will give an update pic when I can.

My chocolate lab, Morgan had puppies. We didn't know she was even prenant. She hasn't been doing so well so we're going to have her spayed when this is done. DH says that if she isn't better tomorrow (today or tomorrow) he's going to take her to the vet. Sigh... always something. She's so pitiful. My heart is breaking for her. She never should have had puppies. Oh well, it happens.

Well, my prayers go out to all of you. We are all suffering at this time aren't we.

hugs and prayers, Cathryn

February 28, 2009

Well my big shopping trip for today was GROCERIES! LOL. When you're retired you get to go once a month and it's a big deal!!!!

My progress on my SALs is:

SMOs

and Prairie Schooler's Christmas Village:

I'm happy with the progress I'm making because I'm ENJOYing it! And that's what's important.

DH is visiting with a friend that he is planning on taking a dog training trip with next week. I am happy that he will be able to go because this for him is like stitching for me and besides... I'll get some quiet alone time which I treasure very much.

Take care of yourself...

love, Cathryn

February 23, 2009

Well, doctor says I'll live! LOLOL. Just a check up. Received Rx's refills and appointment for 4 months from now. Have to work on my circulation. Moving around a bit more. Will try to do that.

Still working on my SALs and Joined another SAL a while back for Blue Ribbon Designs Peppermint Twist. I love that and haven't started it yet. Would like to, though. Hmmm dare I start another???? :-o

DH & I stopped at the Olive Garden for lunch/dinner. I had a shrimp pasta dinner and DH had Eggplant parmegiana.... his favorite! Plus their wonderful salad and breadsticks... whew!!! I am still full and that was 8 hours ago. It was a gift card from one of the people I used to work with. It was wonderful!!! :D

Well, short and sweet this evening. Blessings to all who read. May your life be full, happy and healthy!

love, Cathryn

February 22, 2009

The end of one week or the beginning of another... hmmmm, all in your point of view I guess.

Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment, just a regular check up in order to renew meds, etc., but the first since I retired. This time I have to travel many miles to see her instead of just a few minutes from work. :) Ah well, "such is life." I really need to hang that SanMan piece I did (Such Is Life). I say it so often.

This past week I worked somewhat on both my SAL's SanMan and Prairie Schooler. No update pics to post, though.

I hope your world is treating you well. I continue to pray for all us who suffer from the economic downturn and all it's stressors.

Love, hugs and prayers,
Cathryn