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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Stitching on a Rainy Day


I don't know about you, but there is just something about a rainy day that inspires me to pick up my favorite needlework project and settle in with my favorite cup of tea, for a wonderful day of stitching.  How about you?  Here is some more progress on 'Christmas Garden'.

I know that it probably doesn't look like I have made much progress from my last post, but I have a pretty good excuse:)
Last Friday, I had more foot surgery.....some reconstructive correction of my right great toe.  Needless to say, I was not feeling much  like stitching for a few days.  Now my needles are out again, and I am making some progress.  It will be 6 weeks of non-weight bearing on my foot......Oh what a good reason to work on some favorite stitching projects!

Two days before my surgery, I had the joy of picking up Kyleigh's framed birth sampler, and am very pleased with the frame that I chose.
I love the reddish tones of the wood in this frame. It seems to compliment the colours of those little flowers.

Miss Meggie all comfy in her bed, keeping me company.
 
Meggie & Daddy

It is literally pouring 'buckets' outside, and the air is so chilly and damp.  Brrrrr.... Time to make a nice cup of tea, I think!

Until next time, dear friends.  Thank you for stopping by for a little visit with me today.  I always love hearing from all of you and appreciate your wonderful comments so much.

Blessings in Stitches & Friendship!



21 comments:

  1. Hope you are felling better. What a pretty framed piece. the dog is so cute. reminds me of my grandmas dog suesue.

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  2. Hello dear I always love your stitching and your sweet projects :)
    Very sweet picture of Meggie and daddy :)
    Hugs cucki xxx

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  3. Wow, I'm glad that foot surgery is over with! Now for the fun part -- staying off the foot and doing tons of stitching. lol! Kylie's sampler came out so beautiful! Love your progress on the Christmas Garden too!

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  4. I think that you've made great progress. Sometimes the borders take forever! Or at least they seem to. The birth sampler is darling, and you did pick out the perfect frame for it.

    I hope that your foot is feeling better very soon. Not good on having to have another surgery. But take advantage of the time off your feet - drink tea, stitch and relax!!

    Meggie looks like a real sweetheart!

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  5. Beautiful finish on the birth sampler. Good luck with your recovery and yes a rainy day is a good day to stitch (like every other day, really)

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  6. Your progress on Christmas Garden looks great to me, I'm still on the green part of the border. The birth sampler and frame are just beautiful. what a cute picture of Meggie and Dad.

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  7. Glad that you are feeling better after the surgery. I agree about rainy days. They are wonderful for stitching. Your sampler is coming along nicely.

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  8. Love your stitching and how lovely the one now framed.
    Sorry about your toe hope you are up and running about soon.
    But know you will be enjoying your stitching, hugs.

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  9. Good to hear that your surgery went well and that you are back to stitching again. The birth sampler looks so beautiful in its frame, a perfect match.
    I also love to sit on my couch with my sticthing when it's a very rainy day, but I'm always torn between stitching anad reading - and often the reading wins, lol.

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  10. The birth sampler is splendid. And so is Meggie. =)

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  11. Lovely progress on Christmas Garden. It is such a beautiful piece.

    The birth sampler is gorgeous.

    Hope your toe heals nicely. Make sure you rest plenty :)

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  12. Great progress on your Christmas Garden. Your framed piece looks absolutely gorgeous.

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  13. I hope your toe is feeling better! Hopefully you got lots of stitching done during your recovery. Love that border on Christmas Garden. The frame you chose is lovely! It perfectly compliments your piece.
    Cooler and rainy here today too, maybe some stitching later on!

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  14. Get well wishes to you, I do hope you are not in too much pain.
    Perfect frame for the birth sampler, wonderful treasured piece.

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  15. I hope you get better soon Kathy Ellen! I'm glad your husband and Meggie are there for you giving you comfort. Love the frame you got for your granddaughters sampler. It compliments the colours perfectly!

    Hugs

    Anne

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  16. I'm hoping that you're not in much pain after your recent foot surgery, Kathy! And I'm also hoping that you are finding lots of time to stitch. Kyleigh's birth sampler is so pretty all framed up and I look forward to watching Christmas Garden progress... Take good care of yourself and enjoy your extra stitching time :)

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  17. ouchie re the surgery .... hopefully you will be up and walking again in no time ... but enjoy all the stitching you can get done ;)I have got the christmas garden in my must get kitted up pile ..lol gorgeous stitching and thanks for the cuppa .. needed that :) love mouse xxxxx

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  18. So glad you are feeling better. Christmas Garden is looking lovely and Kyleigh's birth sampler is gorgeous

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  19. Tout simplement merveilleux !!!
    I love the beautiful dog

    bisous de FRANCE

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  20. Oh, I'm so like that! I just LOVE stitching on a rainy day. It's my favorite thing! Christmas Garden is looking wonderful and Kyleigh's birth sampler is WONDERFUL! I love it!

    Sorry you have to be laid up for 6 weeks, but like you said, more stitching time! Woohoo! Meggie is adorable. :0)

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  21. The birth sampler is absolutely gorgeous! The frame looks great against the colors. Way to go!

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