Do you notice that as soon as Nov 1st comes there is a rush in the air to get ready for Christmas. I love the season and do my own Christmas cards, bake up a storm, stitch like crazy because I decided that I needed to make a whole bunch of gifts at the last minute plus I have to see all those Christmas
specials on TV or have my stero singing Christmas carols loud and clear.
Mother nature has given her best the last couple of days by keeping it warm and sunny enough to sit out on the deck and dare I say it stitch. My fingers didn't even get cold. Enjoy it Canada as we all know that in a few short weeks we will all be dreading the cold. Happy November Canada.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Monday, November 7, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sign of Fall
Each year at this time we are pleased to enjoy the Creative Festival in Toronto, Ont. and for those of you that were there today you can tell when the economy changes. As I wandered through all the booths and fabrics and threads I only counted 3 cross stitch booths with minimal supplies, the rest of the show was mostly quilting and knitting. Don't get me wrong both are wonderful hobbies and knitting is something that I do in the evening when the light is dim and the winds blow on the back window wall, it just adds that warmth that you need. Quilting has never been my favorite hobby but I will keep trying but not until my stash starts to decline.
Over the past few days the winds have whirled around and the heavy rain has pulled if not all, most of the leaves from the trees. The fall is fast becoming cold and dark and showing its signs of winter I guess we will have to accept this and bring our stitching in a little closer.
I'm hoping that my techy friend will adjust my blog page a little once she reads mine she is alwayss welcome to change what he wants. I think it will be time for another lesson.
Happy Stitching everyone.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Over the past few days the winds have whirled around and the heavy rain has pulled if not all, most of the leaves from the trees. The fall is fast becoming cold and dark and showing its signs of winter I guess we will have to accept this and bring our stitching in a little closer.
I'm hoping that my techy friend will adjust my blog page a little once she reads mine she is alwayss welcome to change what he wants. I think it will be time for another lesson.
Happy Stitching everyone.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Monday, September 19, 2011
A Chill in the Air
The last weekend of the summer is now a fading memory of beautiful skies, warm breezes and cool nights. What is it, when September starts, we all think of a new year starting. Do we all think back to school days when we went out shopping for new clothes for the coming year and those new pencil crayons that we just had to have to replace the stumps that remained from last year. It's funny how the mere mention of September and most smile and think back to those simpler days when the biggest stress was figuring out what to wear to school and whether our best friend would be in the same class.
Today it's raining and we are getting ready to close the pool for the season so until the rain stops I'm going through my stash and figuring out what I need for each of my projects that have been sitting around collecting dust. D and I are going on holidays, as some of my friends have said again, so it is always nice to have a list just in case we happen to stop anywhere that I might find some bargains. DMC south of the border is usually much cheaper than here and when some of the projects use 5 or 6 skeins of colours then it is nice to get them all at once.
I have recently learned a bit of a lesson regarding not buying enough threads. I started a Lavender and Lace Angel years ago, but didn't finish as usual, now I am trying to find the old DMC colours as some of the new colours don't match at all. The dusty roses are the worst. Thanks to friends with old stashes I have been able to find the right colour so I will try to get enough so I can finish this before I run out of any other colours.
Happy stitching everyone even though our days are getting shorter and the air is decidedly cooler it will be nice to cozy down for the evening to enjoy that simple pulling of a needle through fabric.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Today it's raining and we are getting ready to close the pool for the season so until the rain stops I'm going through my stash and figuring out what I need for each of my projects that have been sitting around collecting dust. D and I are going on holidays, as some of my friends have said again, so it is always nice to have a list just in case we happen to stop anywhere that I might find some bargains. DMC south of the border is usually much cheaper than here and when some of the projects use 5 or 6 skeins of colours then it is nice to get them all at once.
I have recently learned a bit of a lesson regarding not buying enough threads. I started a Lavender and Lace Angel years ago, but didn't finish as usual, now I am trying to find the old DMC colours as some of the new colours don't match at all. The dusty roses are the worst. Thanks to friends with old stashes I have been able to find the right colour so I will try to get enough so I can finish this before I run out of any other colours.
Happy stitching everyone even though our days are getting shorter and the air is decidedly cooler it will be nice to cozy down for the evening to enjoy that simple pulling of a needle through fabric.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Friday, August 26, 2011
The last of the hazy/lazy dayz of Summer
It's so nice to sit outside and enjoy the warmth of the sun and this summer has certainly given us the warmth that we all enjoy. As usual about two weeks into the heat everyone is wishing for cooler weather. Now as August comes to an end and the nights are getting cooler and we all know that fall is in the air it's time to take advantage of the time left that we can still sit in the sunshine and stitch.
For me I have had the pleasure of once again hosting the Stitching Sisters in my home for the month. We have gathered every Wed. for stitching, laughing, storytelling and just having a great time outside till it gets too dark and swimming on those really humid days. Some of us have actually done some stitching. I hope my Stitching Sisters have enjoyed it as much as I have.
My favorite place this summer has been my deck where I have gone to stitch in the shaded part with a soft breeze blowing in to keep me from totally melting. It's a lovely spot just to relax and think about all the projects that I want to do and when I'm going to find the time to do them all.
Last weekend it was my family reunion north of Barrie and it was a wonderful time. We reminised about how long we have been doing the reunion and it is somewhere around 40 years. Now some of the children that we watch running around and jumping in the pool are the age of when I started with my parents going to the first reunion all those years ago. We reminised about the games with played back then with water balloons and potato sack races. All the food. Of course it was fresh and homemade with a BBQ on the side for hamburgers and hotdogs. For my family it was always about the homemade pies. Maybe that is also why my side of the family has the weight problem.
I and my sister and brother and cousins are now the oldest generation of the reunion and we watch and enjoy the day wondering how long this will continue after we are gone just as I imagine our parents did when we were younger. We don't really have any group pictures but we have lots of candid shots that write into history the small capsules of time for future generations.
Family, friends and neighbours are really what life is all about and I hope as I have enjoyed my summer with the best of them I hope you to have done the same.
Happy stitching everyone and a happy and safe Labour Day weekend coming.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Lazy Dayz of July
Well as the lazy, hazy days of July come to an end I'm sure there are those out there wondering what Mother Nature is going to throw at us for the month of August. I know there are some that dread the heat but I also know that come 4 or 5 months from now we will all be dreading the cold so as they say suck it up and enjoy what you've got.
My condolesence to the farmers they got flooded in the spring and now they are parched. That will be something else we will be complaining about in the winter in the grocery store.
For me I am one of the lucky ones as I have a pool to cool my hot self in and air for the times when I have to be inside. The loveliest part of the day is when I can be OOTDS.
Last Wedstitchday it was a different group than usual as our members were small but our guests were many and it made for much enjoyment as the young ones swam like fish and enjoyed the cooling off. There were also a couple of adults that joined in the swim as the rest of us sat in the lovely breeze of the evening.
There wasn't much stitching going on outside but we did get into it once we all came inside as the light faded into dusk. I spent most of the evening frogging what I had done over the past few nights. Thankfully it wasn't a huge amount. Have you ever tried to fudge something in stitching only to decide that the fudging isn't working and in fact the error is getting larger. Well that was my frogging so now I'm back to where I was without the error and it makes me wonder why I bother trying to fudge because ultimately it is just easier to frog and restitch. It certainly takes less time.
For all the Canadians that are enjoying this wonderful long weekend have a safe and happy good time. Remember to drive safe coming home. Happy Stitching.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
My condolesence to the farmers they got flooded in the spring and now they are parched. That will be something else we will be complaining about in the winter in the grocery store.
For me I am one of the lucky ones as I have a pool to cool my hot self in and air for the times when I have to be inside. The loveliest part of the day is when I can be OOTDS.
Last Wedstitchday it was a different group than usual as our members were small but our guests were many and it made for much enjoyment as the young ones swam like fish and enjoyed the cooling off. There were also a couple of adults that joined in the swim as the rest of us sat in the lovely breeze of the evening.
There wasn't much stitching going on outside but we did get into it once we all came inside as the light faded into dusk. I spent most of the evening frogging what I had done over the past few nights. Thankfully it wasn't a huge amount. Have you ever tried to fudge something in stitching only to decide that the fudging isn't working and in fact the error is getting larger. Well that was my frogging so now I'm back to where I was without the error and it makes me wonder why I bother trying to fudge because ultimately it is just easier to frog and restitch. It certainly takes less time.
For all the Canadians that are enjoying this wonderful long weekend have a safe and happy good time. Remember to drive safe coming home. Happy Stitching.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July
What a wonderful weekend. Did everyone have a terrific Canada Day we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful weekend. Was everyone watching at we greeted Will and Kate? For those south of the border happy 4th of July.
What with a family reunion and a court BBQ this past weekend was full of fun, family and friends that is the absolute best in anyone's life. Not much stitching got done over the last week but today with the sun shining and a breeze keeping it comfortable I was OOTDS as one of my stitching sisters says. It was great. Tonight I am sitting watching the Boston Pops annaul show and fireworks.
I love fireworks and try to watch as often as I can. In years gone by we have watched the Benson & Hedges extravagranza but they haven't had anything in a while so this is one show that I will sit back and enjoy every minute.
Enjoy everyone and happy stitching.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
What with a family reunion and a court BBQ this past weekend was full of fun, family and friends that is the absolute best in anyone's life. Not much stitching got done over the last week but today with the sun shining and a breeze keeping it comfortable I was OOTDS as one of my stitching sisters says. It was great. Tonight I am sitting watching the Boston Pops annaul show and fireworks.
I love fireworks and try to watch as often as I can. In years gone by we have watched the Benson & Hedges extravagranza but they haven't had anything in a while so this is one show that I will sit back and enjoy every minute.
Enjoy everyone and happy stitching.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Guess who is Bloging?
Hi Everyone:
Last night was our stitching group and as we all gathered around the table, talking, laughing and some stitching going on a question was asked "when was the last time that I bloged?" Well the simple answer to that is awhile ago. I just don't think I lead an interesting enough life to talk about anything. I was corrected. So I will again put type to words.
First of all congrads to our fellow stitcher who is expecting a baby boy. My advice sit back and enjoy the ride. No two people have the same experience and the time will be as good or bad as you make it.
Now on the blog side of things. This morning as in many morning I opened and read a favorite blog and sorry to say but does the print really have to be that small. I don't wish to have to put on my magnifiers so that I can read it give a poor retired person a break. lol.
D and I have once again approached the idea of me moving out of our mutal craft/train space and giving it all to him. The biggest problem as most may know is that train modellers don't usually like windows in their layouts as it is hard to portray a night scene. A sewer/stitcher on the other hand relishes the natural light from windows. So a compromise has been made.
I will vacate the space with two new spaces to move to. I rubber stamp so it will go into the family room where the printer is so that I can use that when I am making cards. My stitching/sewing will go upstairs to my sons bedroom as the space becomes available. I'm not completely happy with this but I think I can make it my own. My husband is going up north this weekend so maybe it would be a good time to start the move.
My son has gratuated from college and has obtained a position in his field which we are extremely proud of. I have asked him if now we would start to clear out his room he doesn't have to take it until he and his girlfriend have there own place (end of the year) but as least it would be a start and I could also start to organize my stash. Maybe it will be time to purge as well.
My brother-in-law has asked if I would like his wife's, Barb's rubber stamping stash, she was the one that got me started in the first place. I suggested that he first ask her stamping friends and if he still needs to give them away I would take them. So now I have to find a large enough space in the event that this arrives as well. I guess the saga will continue on this over the summer. Meantime I will work out what I have.
My stitching has been picked up once again and moving along but no pictures at this time maybe next time. Time to get to work. Happy stitching one day at a time.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
Last night was our stitching group and as we all gathered around the table, talking, laughing and some stitching going on a question was asked "when was the last time that I bloged?" Well the simple answer to that is awhile ago. I just don't think I lead an interesting enough life to talk about anything. I was corrected. So I will again put type to words.
First of all congrads to our fellow stitcher who is expecting a baby boy. My advice sit back and enjoy the ride. No two people have the same experience and the time will be as good or bad as you make it.
Now on the blog side of things. This morning as in many morning I opened and read a favorite blog and sorry to say but does the print really have to be that small. I don't wish to have to put on my magnifiers so that I can read it give a poor retired person a break. lol.
D and I have once again approached the idea of me moving out of our mutal craft/train space and giving it all to him. The biggest problem as most may know is that train modellers don't usually like windows in their layouts as it is hard to portray a night scene. A sewer/stitcher on the other hand relishes the natural light from windows. So a compromise has been made.
I will vacate the space with two new spaces to move to. I rubber stamp so it will go into the family room where the printer is so that I can use that when I am making cards. My stitching/sewing will go upstairs to my sons bedroom as the space becomes available. I'm not completely happy with this but I think I can make it my own. My husband is going up north this weekend so maybe it would be a good time to start the move.
My son has gratuated from college and has obtained a position in his field which we are extremely proud of. I have asked him if now we would start to clear out his room he doesn't have to take it until he and his girlfriend have there own place (end of the year) but as least it would be a start and I could also start to organize my stash. Maybe it will be time to purge as well.
My brother-in-law has asked if I would like his wife's, Barb's rubber stamping stash, she was the one that got me started in the first place. I suggested that he first ask her stamping friends and if he still needs to give them away I would take them. So now I have to find a large enough space in the event that this arrives as well. I guess the saga will continue on this over the summer. Meantime I will work out what I have.
My stitching has been picked up once again and moving along but no pictures at this time maybe next time. Time to get to work. Happy stitching one day at a time.
Keep on Stitching, one thread a day. Pennie
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