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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Annual Christmas Eve - Christmas Day Post

I post this every year because it touches something deep in me about this global time of year and goodwill toward all people.  I wish you and yours abundant blessings.  God Bless!

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Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight!
Christmas in lands of the fir tree and pine,
Christmas in lands of the palm tree and vine;
Christmas where snow peaks stand solemn and white,
Christmas where corn fields lie sunny and bright;
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight.

Christmas where children are hopeful and gay,
Christmas where old men are patient and gray,
Christmas where peace, like a dove in its flight,
Broods o’er brave men in the thick of the fight;
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight.

For the Christ child who comes is the Master of all
No place too great and no cottage too small;
The Angels who welcome Him sing from the height,
“In the city of David, a King in His might.”
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight.

Then let every heart keep its Christmas within
Christ’s pity for sorrow, Christ’s hatred for sin.
Christ’s care for the weakest, Christ’s courage for right,
Christ’s dread of the darkness, Christ’s love of the light.
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight.

So the stars of the midnight which compass us round
Shall see a strange glory, and hear a sweet sound,
And cry, “Look! The earth is aflame with delight,
O Sons of the morning, rejoice at the sight.”
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight.


Words: Bishop Phillips Brooks (1835-1893)
Source:  Phillips Brooks, Christmas Songs and Easter Carols (New York:  E.P. Dutton & Co., 1903)
Music by Lewis Henry Redner


Monday, December 11, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 11

Have you ever had any of Nancy's floss?  If you haven't, here's your chance!  Enter her giveaway here

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 10

Your choice today is wildflowers!  See them here.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 9

Something special being given away today.  Go and see what it is here.

Friday, December 8, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 8

If you win you get a choice of one of two of her beautiful collections of floss.  To enter go here.

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 7

Her floss is the prize.  WOW!  Check it out here.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 6

I have a special friend in mind for this one.  To find out what I'm talking about, go here to enter.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 5

Santa Nancy is giving away a surprise!  Go here to find out how you can enter.  :)

Monday, December 4, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway 4

Oh  you've got to see this!  She's giving away your choice of a floss collection.  They are so scrumptiously delicious colors.  Hard to choose.  Find out here.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway Day 3

Go and see what she's giving away today here.

:D
Cathryn

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Victorian Motto Giveaway Day 2

A $50 gift certificate!  WHAT!  Enter here.

Good Luck to us all!
Cathryn

Friday, December 1, 2017

Victorian Motto Christmas Giveaways

from Santa Nancy.  Don't miss these.  She has some pretty fabulous giveaways!  :D

Cathryn

Blueladie Designs Newsletter

for December is up and available at the BLD newsletter tab at the top of the page.  Hope you enjoy it.

:)
Cathryn

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Small Business Saturday

Please patronize my small business.  As a reward you will get 25% off (refunded) from your total order.  Thank you!  :)  Link to my website is at the top of this page.

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Thanksgiving and...

I hope your Thanksgiving was blessed and full.  :)

Blueladie Designs is having a BLACK FRIDAY SALE.  Purchase one chart and get one of equal or lesser value FREE.  See site for details (link to BLD at top of this page).

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Another Victorian Motto Giveaway

Nancy is having a giveaway of her beautiful floss.  You can see it and enter here.

Good Luck to us!!!  :)
Cathryn

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Another Giveaway at Victorian Motto

She is giving away a group of her wonderful threads.  You can read about it here.

Good Luck to us all!
Cathryn

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

BLD Newsletter is out! Don't Miss It!!!

The November issue of the Blueladie Designs newsletter is now available.  Just click on the above link.  Every issue has a free chart.  Hope you enjoy it and would love to have your comments and contributions.

Don't forget if you are a member of the KYKS group (link also above).  My current new release for this month is also free!  Don't miss this one either!

November's here.  Count your blessings and live a life of gratitude.  Even the smallest of blessings when counted will add peace and contentment to your life!

God bless you!
Cathryn

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

Giveaway on Victorian Motto Blog

WOW!  She's giving away a box of her fabulous floss.  Don't miss this one stitchers.  You can find it here.

Good Luck to us all!

:)
Cathryn.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Next Bingo Game at KYKS Stitching Group

will start on October 16th!  Don't miss out!  Link to the group is at the top of this page.  Go to the Bingo forum for instructions.  :)

Oh yes and don't miss my October Giveaway!

See you all at the Bingo!
Cathryn

Saturday, October 7, 2017

October Giveaway

This month's giveaway is
Plum Street Samplers
"Spring Delivery"

 


This is a chart only.

Rules:
-  You must be a follower of my blog.
-  You must post a message to the Blog on this giveaway post.
-  You must check on the first of the following month to see if you won (Announced in my newsletter-link at top of page).
-  If you won, you must email me with your snail mail address.  (You have til the end of this month to do so.  If I don't hear from you, your prize is forfeited and will be offered at another time.)
-  Sorry, I cannot mail outside of the United States or Canada.  However if you do not reside in US or Canada, if you win you may choose one of my Blueladie Designs from my website (emailed PDF) for free.

Good Luck all!

Cathryn

P.S. Members of our KYKS group who reply to the post in that group will also be entered.

Friday, October 6, 2017

BINGO!!!

Patricia won our last Bingo game at KYKS.  She'll be starting her game on the 16th of October 'tentatively'.  If you'd like to join us, please click on the KYKS Stitching Group link above, join our group, and see the Bingo Forum.  We'd love to have you join us.  Who doesn't love Bingo!!!  If you have any questions, you can email me at blueladie@hotmail.com.  Iris (co-administrator along with me) and I would love to have you. 

Have a terrific day!
Cathryn

Sunday, October 1, 2017

The Blueladie Designs Newsletter

went out this morning.  Did you get your copy?  If you didn't just get it from the newsletter link at the top of the page.  Enjoy!

Cathryn
:)

Monday, September 18, 2017

Don't Forget My Giveaway

My giveaway, which ends the last part of next week, will be ending soon.  Don't miss out.  :)
You can find it here.

Have a good week.
Cathryn

Monday, September 11, 2017

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Blog Giveaway - September

This month's giveaway is
Little House Needleworks
"Spot of Christmas"

This is a chart only with none of the original threads included.

Rules:
-  You must be a follower of my blog.
-  You must post a message to the Blog giveaway post.
-  You must check on the first of the following month to see if you won.
-  If you won, you must email me with your snail mail address.  (You have 30 calendar days to do so.  If I don't hear from you, your prize is forfeited and will be offered at another time.)
-  Sorry, I cannot mail out of the United States or Canada.  However if you do not reside in those countries (US or Canada) if you win you may choose one of my Blueladie Designs from my website (emailed PDF) for free.

Good Luck all!

Cathryn

P.S. Members of our KYKS group who reply to the post in that group will also be entered.

Friday, September 1, 2017

The Blueladie Designs September Newsletter

is available today.  Be sure not to miss it.  Copy available on above link.

:)
Cathryn

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey

I've been watching day after day after day.  I just can't imagine.  God bless the helpers.  Please if you can help - do so.  Anything at this point will help from $.25 cents to prayers for all involved.  This is a national tragedy and we all must be involved.  I am so very sad for the victims.  God bless you for whatever you can do.

Cathryn

Monday, August 28, 2017

Frustration

I have been trying to get into my group all morning (KYKS).  And I am the creator/administrator!  Nothing recognizes me.  I've tried changing my password, connecting to Tapatalk which took over and nothing recognizes me.  I'm so..... I just don't know... all I know is perseverance isn't working for me this time.  I'm about ready to chuck it all in!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Cathryn

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Blueladie Designs Newsletter

is out and will now be available on my blog.  See the link at the top of the page and download your copy now.  Don't miss it.

Have a terrific day.

Cathryn

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Piggy Bank Challenge.

I saw this on Daffycat and went over to Val's Quilting Studio and decided to try the Piggy Bank Challenge!  Just a way to save pennies and have fun at the end of the year.

I'm going to do mine a little differently, though.  I am handicapped and don't get out much.  DH does all my errands and grocery shopping for me (bless his heart).  So I have my checking account et al on paper... well really on the computer.  Excel is WONDERFUL!  When he brings the receipt, I round it up to the next dollar amount and put the change in my 'digital' piggy bank.  I am an avid cross stitch collector.  Just wish my stitching would keep up with it!  LOLOL.  So that's what I am doing.  I'm excited.

Have a great day y'all!
Cathryn

Thursday, July 6, 2017

July Giveaway.

This month's giveaway is a gently used chart by Country Cottage Needleworks 'Afternoon in Paris' (donated by me) pictured here:

© 2014 Country Cottage Needleworks


The rules are:

All you have to do is post a message to the contest entry message (May/June Giveaway) in the CONTESTS forum in the following linked group (and previously have 4 other posts as well for a total of 5 - you will see  your totals under your group name):

KYKS

One winner will be chosen for each one by luck of the draw. (They will be announced in my August newsletter which is available also in the group - it includes a free chart).  You have to join this group to post messages BUT if you enjoy my designs you might want to hang around and be a group member.  My new monthly designs that you may have seen on my blog or in my newsletter are free during the month of new release in the above linked group.  That's right FREE!  We also have a bingo game with a prize which is ongoing.  (There are also other spontaneous activities you will enjoy.  So don't miss the fun!  Iris C. and I are co-owners and would be excited and happy to have you in our group.  :)

If you win this prize:
You have one month to send me your address, otherwise you forfeit your prize.  (PM or email button in any of my posts will work to contact me.)

Again... Don't miss out!  Join us for fun and sharing on the above KYKS link now!  :)

Cathryn & Iris
Co-Owners

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

May/June Giveaway

This month's giveaway (May AND June) are new unopened (generously donated by group member Marl L):

1)  chart by Told In A Garden: "The Auction".  Pictured here.

OR

2) Janlynn Kit "Twas The Night Before Christmas".  Pictured here.













The rules are:

All you have to do is post a message to the contest entry message (May/June Giveaway) in the CONTESTS forum in the following linked group (and previously have 4 other posts as well for a total of 5 - you will see  your totals under your group name):

KYKS

You must indicate which ONE you wish to win.  One winner will be chosen for each one by luck of the draw. TWO winners!  (They will be announced in my July newsletter which is available also in the group - it includes a free chart).  You have to join this group to post messages BUT if you enjoy my designs you might want to hang around and be a group member.  My new monthly designs that you may have seen on my blog or in my newsletter are free during the month of new release in the above linked group.  That's right FREE!  We also have a bingo game with a prize which is ongoing.  (The next Bingo game will be starting on June 21st- you won't want to miss that!) There are also other spontaneous activities you will enjoy.  So don't miss the fun!  Iris C. and I are co-owners and would be excited and happy to have you in our group.  :)

If you win this prize:
You have one month to send me your address, otherwise you forfeit your prize.  (PM or email button in any of my posts will work to contact me.)

Again... Don't miss out!  Join us for fun and sharing on the above KYKS link now!  :)

Cathryn & Iris
Co-Owners

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Memorial Day




Hope you will say a prayer for our service members and their families as you stitch this.
You can use your favorite floss choices for red, white and blue.

Cathryn

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

I Won!

the last KYKS Bingo game!  Marl, who was the caller, generously sent me a GC from 123 Stitch!  This is what I got:


Little House Needleworks "Six Little Cardinals" © 2012, 
Little House Needleworks "Grandma's House" © 2017, and
Little House Needleworks "2016 Christmas Ornament" © 2016.

This will be part of my next stitching projects for the upcoming Christmas season.

You might want to join our Bingo game sometime.  It's a blast!  Too late right now, though.  I'm running this one and it's already started.  Keep checking to see who wins and when the next game will start.  :D

Friday, May 5, 2017

Hi Y'all

Good Morning and happy Friday.

Just a note to explain my new 'widget' for the "Spinster Stitcher".  She is an amazing woman who has a failing kidney and needs our help.  If you know her, you know what I'm talking about.  If you don't please use this [link] to go have a visit and start reading from the beginning to get a flavor of the kind of woman and life she leads.  You will smile, laugh and cry with her as well as see some amazing stitching AND if you are so moved go and donate via my widget.  No donation is too small as "it takes a village" to help each other as well as raise a child.

Thanks for visiting and your help in advance.

God Bless Us Every One!

Cathryn

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Easter

May you all be truly blessed on this special day.


Saturday, April 15, 2017

Stitching Update (as of 4/14)


Little House Needleworks ABC Sampler 'pillows' ©2017
RST.

Where I am right now.  :)













Where it is in my scheme of things.  Right under IJK.

Moving along.  Have a wonderful Saturday.  :D

Cathryn

Monday, April 10, 2017

Stitching Update

Well, here's my other update.

Little House Needleworks - RST ©2017

Can't seem to get as much accomplished.  Too much going on lately.  But I'm happy with it because at least I'm stitching again.  I miss it when I'm not stitching.  It's soothing, comforting and peaceful.  :)

Happy Monday y'all.
Cathryn

Thursday, April 6, 2017

April Giveaway

This month's giveaway (April) is a new unopened chart by Told In A Garden: "The Barnraising".  Pictured here.


The rules are:

All you have to do is post a message to the contest entry message (April Giveaway) in the CONTESTS forum in the following linked group (and previously have 4 other posts as well for a total of 5 - you will see  your totals under your group name):

KYKS

You have to join this group to post messages BUT if you enjoy my designs you might want to hang around and be a group member.  My new monthly designs that you may have seen on my blog or in my newsletter are free during the month of new release in the above linked group.  That's right FREE!  We also have a bingo game with a prize which is ongoing.  There are also other spontaneous contests with prizes and activities you will enjoy.  So don't miss the fun!  Iris C. and I are co-owners and would be excited and happy to have you in our group.  :)

If you win this prize:
You have one month to furnish me your address, otherwise you forfeit your prize.

Again... Don't miss out!  Join us for fun and sharing on the above KYKS link now!  :)

Cathryn & Iris
Co-Owners

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Blueladie Designs Newsletter

is available now!  Always includes a freebie chart!  Pick up your copy and see who won the March giveaway!  :D  Look for the April giveaway coming soon!  Also see my newest design to the right of this message!!!

Happy April Fool's Day     AND
NO this is not a joke!

:D
Cathryn

Monday, March 13, 2017

Finish

©2016 SanMan Originals Christmas Sampler
Started January - Finished 3/11/2017 (had a really bad stitching slump)
Used DMC threads (switched 700 green to 936)
Fabric white aida 16 count.

Don't forget my giveaway here.

Have a TERRIFIC Monday!!!

Cathryn

Monday, March 6, 2017

Stitching update

SanMan Originals Christmas Sampler ©2016
So far so good.  Hoping to finish this sometime this month (March).




Little House Needleworks OPQ Sampler
© 2017
finished last night (3-5-2017)




Little House Needleworks ©2017
ABC Samplers
Updated to where I am thus far.




I had a bit of a slump the first part of this year, but I am moving along now... slowly but surely.
Steady pace wins the race.

Hugs to all of you following me.

Don't forget my giveaway here.

Cathryn

Thursday, March 2, 2017

March Giveaway! Don't miss it!

This month's giveaway (March) is a gently used Lizzie*Kate chart "Fall Y'all".  Pictured here.


The rules are:

All you have to do is post a message to the contest entry message (March Giveaway) in the CONTESTS forum in the following linked group (and previously have 4 other posts as well for a total of 5 - you will see  your totals under your group name):

KYKS

You have to join this group to post messages BUT if you enjoy my designs you might want to hang around and be a group member.  My new monthly designs that you may have seen on my blog or in my newsletter are free during the month of new release in the above linked group.  That's right FREE!  We also have a bingo game with a prize which is ongoing.  There are also other spontaneous contests with prizes and activities you will enjoy.  So don't miss the fun!  Iris C. and I are co-owners and would be excited and happy to have you in our group.  :)

If you win this prize:
You have one month to furnish me your address, otherwise you forfeit your prize.

Again... Don't miss out!  Join us for fun and sharing on the above KYKS link now!  :)

Cathryn & Iris
Co-Owners

Winner for February Giveaway

was announced in my newsletter.  Grab a copy and find out.  :D

Cathryn

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Nobody......

seems to be interested in my giveaway for February here.  I know the rules sound complicated... too complicated for a giveaway, but really they are incredibly easy and if your interested at all in this beautiful kit your odds of winning are GREAT!!!  Go do it now!  :D

Happy Thursday!
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day!


I love Valentine's Day.  It gives one the opportunity to tell the ones that you take for granted day-to-day how much they really mean to you.

I wish you all the fullness of the blessings of love and caring in your lives.  God bless you with all good.

Love, Hugs & Prayers,
Cathryn

Sunday, February 5, 2017

February Giveaway

February's giveaway is an unopened Elsa Williams kit that was donated by a member of our group.



The details of the kit are:

Charted design - "My Home Town"
14ct aida white
color organizer with presorted cotton floss
needle
complete instructions

The rules are:

All you have to do is post a message to the contest entry message (February Giveaway) in the CONTESTS forum in the following linked group (and previously have 4 other posts as well for a total of 5 - you will see  your totals under your group name):

KYKS

You have to join this group to post messages BUT if you enjoy my designs you might want to hang around and be a group member.  My new monthly designs that you may have seen on my blog or in my newsletter are free during the month of new release in the above linked group.  That's right FREE!  We also have a bingo game with a prize which is ongoing.  There are also other spontaneous contests with prizes and activities you will enjoy.  So don't miss the fun!  Iris C. and I are co-owners and would be excited and happy to have you in our group.  :)

If you win this prize:
You have one month to furnish me your address, otherwise you forfeit your prize.

Again... Don't miss out!  Join us for fun and sharing on the above KYKS link now!  :)

Cathryn & Iris
Co-Owners

Stitching Update as of 1/25/17

SanMan Originals
Christmas Sampler
©2016
(where I left off on 1/25/2017)

Hopefully I will be able to finish it in February.  I also need to work on my OPQ from Little House Needleworks Sampler Pillows.  I am so behind.  Haven't been feeling well and my teeth are bothering me now so it looks like I won't be stitching tonight either.

Hope your Sunday is blessed.
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Winner of the Fabric ...

was announced in my Blueladie Designs newsletter here.  :D

Have a terrific day!  :D

Cathryn

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Only A Few Days Left....

Don't miss your chance to win a beautiful piece of Fabby here.

Also my monthly newsletter with a chart in it (always free) is only available here under Blueladie Designs Newsletter.

Don't miss these opportunities and many more.  I've heard that there's another Bingo game starting soon here.

I hope your weekend is turning out to be just lovely!

Hugs & Prayers,
Cathryn

Friday, January 13, 2017

January Giveaway

Hi all... starting the giveaway again.  January's giveaway is a 9 x 13 piece of Silkweaver Hand Dyed Fabric "Silver Mist" 28ct Cashel Linen.  The rules are:

All you have to do is post a message to the contest entry message (January Giveaway) in the CONTESTS forum in the following linked group (and previously have 4 other posts as well for a total of 5 - you will see  your totals under your group name):

KYKS

You have to join this group to post messages BUT if you enjoy my designs you might want to hang around and be a group member.  My new monthly designs that you may have seen on my blog or in my newsletter are free during the month of new release in the above linked group.  That's right FREE!  We also have a bingo game with a prize which is ongoing.  There are also other spontaneous contests with prizes and activities you will enjoy.  So don't miss the fun!  Iris C. and I are co-owners and would be excited and happy to have you in our group.  :)

If you win this prize:
You have one month to furnish me your address, otherwise you forfeit your prize.

Again... Don't miss out!  Join us for fun and sharing on the above KYKS link now!  :)

Cathryn & Iris
Co-Owners

OH MY!!!

A REALLY bad case of old timers!!!  How could you let me get away with it.  The winner of my two giveaway charts for my blogaversary (I was supposed to announce this at the end of December!) is SANDY by luck of the draw!!!  Sandy can you please contact me with your full name and address here?  THANK YOU to all who entered!!!

Giveaway at Victorian Motto

Nancy is such a generous hostess.  She is having another giveaway at Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe blog.  Click here for details.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Stitching Rotation

I joined a SanMan Originals challenge for the month of January.  This is how far I am with it:

Love the bright Christmas colors.  I wanted to stitch it ever since I first saw it.

Sooooo I am switching back and forth between OPQ from LHN and this one.

Have a wonderful day.
Hope it is blessed.

Cathryn

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Stitching Update

of my LHN piece (OPQ) as of tonight.  :)


Coming right along and waiting for RST to arrive.  Also added a SanMan Originals Christmas Sampler for a monthly challenge to stitch a SanMan Originals piece.  Will show some of that later.

Hope your stitching is coming along fine.

Hugs & Prayers,
Cathryn