Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Weds, Oct 29, 2003
I've finished the 6th mattress of "Princess and the Pea". Well, almost, I still have to outline the mattress. This is a fun piece to do.
My stash room is the room I need to do a "room rescue" on (Flylady term.) I desperately need to reduce my yarn stash. Checked out several different sites for "Warm Up America" to see if they accept just the yarn. No luck on that. I did, however, discover that Project Linus will accept yarn. I've participated in this before by crocheting a blanket for our local chapter. I thought the organization had gone "kaput" - at least that is what I had heard. Not so, it is alive and well. I will take some yarn to their drop off place, but I think I will also work on a few blankets. I can always use a "break" from my needlework and what better way to take a break. Much better than sitting at the computer playing a mindless game.
More later
I've finished the 6th mattress of "Princess and the Pea". Well, almost, I still have to outline the mattress. This is a fun piece to do.
My stash room is the room I need to do a "room rescue" on (Flylady term.) I desperately need to reduce my yarn stash. Checked out several different sites for "Warm Up America" to see if they accept just the yarn. No luck on that. I did, however, discover that Project Linus will accept yarn. I've participated in this before by crocheting a blanket for our local chapter. I thought the organization had gone "kaput" - at least that is what I had heard. Not so, it is alive and well. I will take some yarn to their drop off place, but I think I will also work on a few blankets. I can always use a "break" from my needlework and what better way to take a break. Much better than sitting at the computer playing a mindless game.
More later
Monday, October 27, 2003
Mon, Oct 27, 2003
Yesterday was really great! The high school students at the school that our oldest granddaughter (age 8) attends put on a production of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." Three of my daughters, the 8-year old granddaughter, two grandsons and I went to the last performance yesterday. It was fantastic! I've been to college plays, high school plays, and professional plays, and this performance was right up there with the professionals. Now you have to understand that up until four years ago this school was just the school for the Texas Boys Choir, which is internationally known. They decided to make it a school for performing arts grades 3 through 12. It is part of the Fort Worth Independent School System but students can come from anywhere in the area - they just have to "try out." They have the normal academics plus performing arts. This is really good since so many schools have been slighting the arts in recent years.
I saw real quilts, crocheted shawls, authentic period costumes that the students, their parents and grandparents all made. Some of the costumes did come from local colleges but everybody participated. So this blog is needlecraft related.
After the play we had a family birthday party for our youngest daughter who turned 35 in the middle of the month and our middle grandson who turned 14 three days later. You will observe as my "blogging" continues that we have a LOT of family gatherings. We are a large family. Five children, seven grandchildren, and two son-in-laws (we did have four but due to a couple of divorces we are down to two.) All sixteen of us were here yesterday at our house - it was so good. Birthdays are important to us and the whole family gets together for family parties. We have birthdays in every month except August. I have to admit that the period between our youngest grandson's birthday in the middle of July and my birthday toward the end of September is what I consider "breathing room" - a time that my husband and I can get away for a short while without having to consider a family gathering. I love the family gatherings and wouldn't take anything for them but that seven to eight week period is also special.
I've discovered "FLYLADY" and she is making such a difference in my life. You would think that at age 59 and after raising five children I would already be organized, but alas, I am a "stasher." Several things have occurred over the past 10 years that have caused my "stashes" to get way out of control. Enter the FLYLADY this past week. I'm getting so organized.
My stitching habit is getting organized also. I'm finding more time to stitch, and considering that I am essentially "retired" from any type of job, I should have more time to stitch.
I need help with this blog site. I changed the template so that I have the links area to the right. But I haven't figured out how to post the links.
Yesterday was really great! The high school students at the school that our oldest granddaughter (age 8) attends put on a production of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." Three of my daughters, the 8-year old granddaughter, two grandsons and I went to the last performance yesterday. It was fantastic! I've been to college plays, high school plays, and professional plays, and this performance was right up there with the professionals. Now you have to understand that up until four years ago this school was just the school for the Texas Boys Choir, which is internationally known. They decided to make it a school for performing arts grades 3 through 12. It is part of the Fort Worth Independent School System but students can come from anywhere in the area - they just have to "try out." They have the normal academics plus performing arts. This is really good since so many schools have been slighting the arts in recent years.
I saw real quilts, crocheted shawls, authentic period costumes that the students, their parents and grandparents all made. Some of the costumes did come from local colleges but everybody participated. So this blog is needlecraft related.
After the play we had a family birthday party for our youngest daughter who turned 35 in the middle of the month and our middle grandson who turned 14 three days later. You will observe as my "blogging" continues that we have a LOT of family gatherings. We are a large family. Five children, seven grandchildren, and two son-in-laws (we did have four but due to a couple of divorces we are down to two.) All sixteen of us were here yesterday at our house - it was so good. Birthdays are important to us and the whole family gets together for family parties. We have birthdays in every month except August. I have to admit that the period between our youngest grandson's birthday in the middle of July and my birthday toward the end of September is what I consider "breathing room" - a time that my husband and I can get away for a short while without having to consider a family gathering. I love the family gatherings and wouldn't take anything for them but that seven to eight week period is also special.
I've discovered "FLYLADY" and she is making such a difference in my life. You would think that at age 59 and after raising five children I would already be organized, but alas, I am a "stasher." Several things have occurred over the past 10 years that have caused my "stashes" to get way out of control. Enter the FLYLADY this past week. I'm getting so organized.
My stitching habit is getting organized also. I'm finding more time to stitch, and considering that I am essentially "retired" from any type of job, I should have more time to stitch.
I need help with this blog site. I changed the template so that I have the links area to the right. But I haven't figured out how to post the links.
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Thurs, Oct 23, 2003
I promised to write about my incredible weekend of Oct 11-12 and that's what I will do today. I wish I had written about it on Monday the 13th while I was still so excited. Alas, I didn't the and the following days were pain racked with diverticulitis - YUCK!
Saturday, Oct 11, was a birthday celebration for the small town I live in - it was 40 years old. We had the celebration at the city park which has only been in existence since the early 90's. I'm particularly proud of this park because it came about at my suggestion and the name was also my suggestion - Cross Timbers Park. All of that is another story altogether. Our park has a wonderful playground, a Xeriscape demonstration garden, and a wonderful old railroad trestle bridge that crosses the main ravine in the park. There was a craft and fun area for the children, a craft sales area, food concession stand, and live entertainment.
Two of my daughters and I had a craft table. I displayed some of my Hardanger, Blackwork and Drawn Thread projects (sold a couple of them) and my youngest daughter had some special blend coffees and candies she makes. The second daughter was just helping us out. My husband brought two of our grandchilden to the festivities and we all had a wonderful time. I met some new people and saw many old acquaintances. That evening we all went out to dinner at a local restaurant.
The next day, Sunday, the 12th, I took the two granddaughters and their mothers (my daughters) to an American Girl Fashion Show which was sponsored by Historic Fort Worth and the Star Telegram newspaper. It was a surprise for my two granddaughters. My husband I had given both them American Girl dolls last year for Christmas and then accessories for their birthdays - both of them were born in January. They love their dolls.
The fashion show was wonderful. Young girls were dressed up in the outfits of each of the dolls. The information on the dolls and the girls they represent was also given. If you are unfamiliar with the American Girl dolls there are 8 dolls from different time periods in American History, beginning with a Nez Perce doll from 1764 and ending with a doll from the 1944 time period. The girls had a wonderful time, as did their mothers and myself. My youngest daughter, Alyssa (age 3), won the raffle drawing for two box seat tickets to the ballet "The Nutcracker" and an autographed pair of toe shoes. Both girls are taking dancing lessons, including ballet.
All in all, it was one of the best weekends I have had in a long time.
Back to stitching later.
I promised to write about my incredible weekend of Oct 11-12 and that's what I will do today. I wish I had written about it on Monday the 13th while I was still so excited. Alas, I didn't the and the following days were pain racked with diverticulitis - YUCK!
Saturday, Oct 11, was a birthday celebration for the small town I live in - it was 40 years old. We had the celebration at the city park which has only been in existence since the early 90's. I'm particularly proud of this park because it came about at my suggestion and the name was also my suggestion - Cross Timbers Park. All of that is another story altogether. Our park has a wonderful playground, a Xeriscape demonstration garden, and a wonderful old railroad trestle bridge that crosses the main ravine in the park. There was a craft and fun area for the children, a craft sales area, food concession stand, and live entertainment.
Two of my daughters and I had a craft table. I displayed some of my Hardanger, Blackwork and Drawn Thread projects (sold a couple of them) and my youngest daughter had some special blend coffees and candies she makes. The second daughter was just helping us out. My husband brought two of our grandchilden to the festivities and we all had a wonderful time. I met some new people and saw many old acquaintances. That evening we all went out to dinner at a local restaurant.
The next day, Sunday, the 12th, I took the two granddaughters and their mothers (my daughters) to an American Girl Fashion Show which was sponsored by Historic Fort Worth and the Star Telegram newspaper. It was a surprise for my two granddaughters. My husband I had given both them American Girl dolls last year for Christmas and then accessories for their birthdays - both of them were born in January. They love their dolls.
The fashion show was wonderful. Young girls were dressed up in the outfits of each of the dolls. The information on the dolls and the girls they represent was also given. If you are unfamiliar with the American Girl dolls there are 8 dolls from different time periods in American History, beginning with a Nez Perce doll from 1764 and ending with a doll from the 1944 time period. The girls had a wonderful time, as did their mothers and myself. My youngest daughter, Alyssa (age 3), won the raffle drawing for two box seat tickets to the ballet "The Nutcracker" and an autographed pair of toe shoes. Both girls are taking dancing lessons, including ballet.
All in all, it was one of the best weekends I have had in a long time.
Back to stitching later.
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Weds Oct 22, 2003
Well I got the link to work. Of course, it's not on the page anywhere that is permanent. I still have to learn how to control this page.
I'm checking out the Earthlink Blog pages (which I can use) and they may be easier to format. I'll let everyone know If I change my blog site.
I will write more later today.
Well I got the link to work. Of course, it's not on the page anywhere that is permanent. I still have to learn how to control this page.
I'm checking out the Earthlink Blog pages (which I can use) and they may be easier to format. I'll let everyone know If I change my blog site.
I will write more later today.
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Monday, October 20, 2003
Monday, Oct 20, 2003
I've had a really good day except for getting this link to the Netring. I've emailed Hazel for help, so hopefully, tomorrow I will get it fixed.
In the meantime, about my day. I visited my local Embroiderer's Guild today and joined. What a delightful group of women and what varied techniques they all do. I had so much fun and I know I am going to learn a lot. They had a "UFO" day today so it was really casual and gave me an opportunity to meet and visit with all of them. There were ladies who did Hardanger, Drawn & Pulled Thread, Schwalm, Princess Lace (which was a new one for me), beading - the list could go on and on. I can't wait until the next meeting. They have a "stitch-in" once a month and then a regular meeting with a program two weeks later. There was supposed to be a program today but the presenter had to cancel, thus the "UFO." I'm sure I would have enjoyed the program but the casualness gave me a good opportunity to get acquainted. Oh, I forgot to mention tatting - shuttle tatting. I've taught myself (with a good book of instructions) how to needle tat, but I've have gotten the "hang" of shuttle tatting. I did buy a video on shuttle tatting but have never watched it. I think I will now.
Stitching wise I am working on Marion Scoular's "Princess and the Pea." I just received it last week and started right away. I have several other projects I'm working on but this one took a priority.
Tomorrow I will write about the wonderful weekend I had over Oct 11-12. It was so fantastic. In fact, I've had a couple of really good weeks. The "On My!" things that I mentioned yesterday have been far outweighed by the really good times. Isn't that the way it always is? At least I've found it to be that way.
Until tomorrow.
Susie
I've had a really good day except for getting this link to the Netring. I've emailed Hazel for help, so hopefully, tomorrow I will get it fixed.
In the meantime, about my day. I visited my local Embroiderer's Guild today and joined. What a delightful group of women and what varied techniques they all do. I had so much fun and I know I am going to learn a lot. They had a "UFO" day today so it was really casual and gave me an opportunity to meet and visit with all of them. There were ladies who did Hardanger, Drawn & Pulled Thread, Schwalm, Princess Lace (which was a new one for me), beading - the list could go on and on. I can't wait until the next meeting. They have a "stitch-in" once a month and then a regular meeting with a program two weeks later. There was supposed to be a program today but the presenter had to cancel, thus the "UFO." I'm sure I would have enjoyed the program but the casualness gave me a good opportunity to get acquainted. Oh, I forgot to mention tatting - shuttle tatting. I've taught myself (with a good book of instructions) how to needle tat, but I've have gotten the "hang" of shuttle tatting. I did buy a video on shuttle tatting but have never watched it. I think I will now.
Stitching wise I am working on Marion Scoular's "Princess and the Pea." I just received it last week and started right away. I have several other projects I'm working on but this one took a priority.
Tomorrow I will write about the wonderful weekend I had over Oct 11-12. It was so fantastic. In fact, I've had a couple of really good weeks. The "On My!" things that I mentioned yesterday have been far outweighed by the really good times. Isn't that the way it always is? At least I've found it to be that way.
Until tomorrow.
Susie
Sunday, October 19, 2003
Sunday Oct 19, 2003
It has definitely been a while since I "blogged." I'm not sure why because I have been stitching. There have been a "few" things going on since September - some good and some kind of "Oh My!"
I just tried to post the link to the Stitching Bloggers Netring but kept getting a message that some part of the URL was not correct. I'll have to try to figure that out soon.
I have a lot of good news to report and a lot of exciting stitching to report on. Maybe later tonight or tomorrow.
Speaking of tomorrow, I'm going to visit my first EGA meeting. I'm really looking forward to it.
that's all for now, though.
It has definitely been a while since I "blogged." I'm not sure why because I have been stitching. There have been a "few" things going on since September - some good and some kind of "Oh My!"
I just tried to post the link to the Stitching Bloggers Netring but kept getting a message that some part of the URL was not correct. I'll have to try to figure that out soon.
I have a lot of good news to report and a lot of exciting stitching to report on. Maybe later tonight or tomorrow.
Speaking of tomorrow, I'm going to visit my first EGA meeting. I'm really looking forward to it.
that's all for now, though.
