Finally

I was able to stitch yesterday afternoon and I finished RST of the Alphabet houses and started UVW:

I also added the word 'one' to my "Hand Over the Coffee" piece by Barbara Ana Designs:

It was a relief to be able to stitch again, especially my Little House Needleworks piece.  I want to finish that.

Blessings on you all,
Cathryn

Much to My Regret...

Dear Friends:

For the time being until something changes, I have to suspend my giveaways.  I am unable to mail anything out for the time being.  DH is still not quite well.  Not enough to be really serious but enough to keep him inside and comfortable as he can be.

My newsletter and new designs, however, will still be posted.

Hope you are all keeping warm and stitching while in a cozy spot.

hugs & prayers,
Cathryn

Blueladie Designs Newsletter Is Now Posted!

Don't miss it.  Always a free chart!  Link at the top of the page.

:)
Cathryn

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

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. 

Victorian Motto Giveaway 10

Your choice today is wildflowers!  See them here.

Victorian Motto Giveaway 9

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

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.

Victorian Motto Giveaway 7

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

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.

Victorian Motto Giveaway 5

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

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.

Victorian Motto Giveaway Day 3

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

:D
Cathryn

Victorian Motto Giveaway Day 2

A $50 gift certificate!  WHAT!  Enter here.

Good Luck to us all!
Cathryn