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

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

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

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

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

Happy Independence Day!

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

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

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

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

Easter

May you all be truly blessed on this special day.

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

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

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