Some LITTLE Happy Dances!

Well, this should be interesting, because of the answers I got yesterday about having your comments sent to your email address, I went searching for how to do that. Somewhere in that hour and a half it took me to find that answer, I changed editors? So this is my first time trying to post, and things are really different! I couldn't take it - I switched back to the old editor until I have time to figure the new one out. Like that will ever happen!

Oh well, back to my happy dances. I did have some time yesterday afternoon to do a little finishing work, and so I have somethings to show you. I have to admit one of the things that had been holding me back from finishing these pieces was that I had purchased some fabric to use, and I couldn't find it. Does that tell you what my craft room looks like today? But, miracles happened, and I found the fabric so I got these three done. This first one looks in terrible shape, but what happened was when I was pressing the other two, I was using a damp cloth, and I didn't realize until I took this picture that I must have put the cloth on this ornament, and didn't iron it dry - oops! I is dry now. Sorry this picture is so big, don't know why.

Wow this has been one tough post, I am still not quite sure what is going on - whine, whine. Anyhow, this next picture is the little piece I stitched over the weekend, and the fabric that it is laying on is the backing of the ornament.

This last ornament is a piece I stitched and signed back in 2005, and just found a couple of weeks ago, so I got it made up with the fabric it is laying on as its backing.

Lastly, here is a picture of my year long tree with the ornaments on it. I did order the JBW French Country Heart chart from Amy at Down Sunshine Lane during her Super Bowl sale, and my DH tells me it came in the mail today - whoo hoo. I am going to try to stitch and finish it over the weekend so that it can go on the tree this year as well. Wish me luck.

Thanks for the help about the emailing situation. I think that will be a great way to work. I will hope to try it this time. And, I do appreciate all your visits and comments!

Until next time, have a happy, healthy, stitchy time!

Delusions of grandeur...

Last night I was stitching away while watching the Super Bowl. Granted I spent more time watching than I expected, but nevertheless, I almost finished my little Valentine ornament. The whole while I was thinking, I will finish it in the morning, and do the finishing on it and the other projects this afternoon. I had intended to show you a picture of my all year long tree all decked out for Valentines. Well, it was a nice thought, but - didn't happen. I could say it was the fault of the doctor, as I called him this morning and he had me come into his office. He also sent me to have a chest x-ray to make sure what I had wasn't pneumonia, which I have not received official word, but I am pretty sure I don't. I could blame him or the great drugs he gave me to make me feel better, but it probably wasn't that. I think it was just I didn't have the mojo for doing the finishing today - maybe tomorrow since I am not supposed to go to work then either. Good news is, I did finish stitching the ornament, which is a 1998 Charland Design freebie. I chose my own DMC floss as I didn't have either of the fibers they called for, but I think it turned out okay. Again, it is a dark picture, and I am sorry.

I know you all are tired of the snow, but I just had to try to show you what was happening in our backyard this afternoon. The flakes that were coming down were HUGE. I am old, and I never remember (maybe that's it) anyhow, I never remember flakes this big. And, we had probably three inches of snow on the grassy surfaces, but none on the streets. Perfect snow, as far as I am concerned. Now, of course, things have changed. It is gotten colder and the streets are full of slush and they are predicting very cold temps tonight. Not a pretty scenario for the morning drive. Guess I am glad I won't be putting in my 50 miles to work tomorrow!

I am overwhelmed by all the lovely comments and positive reinforcements I received on my Peaceable Kingdom. Thank you all so much. I am going to stitch the Lizzie*Kate Cookies the rest of the week and then get back to PK. Until then, or maybe IF I get my finishing work done and have a picture to show for it, have a happy, healthy, stitchy time!

Oh! I meant to ask a blogger question. Quite often, if I have made a comment on a blog, the blogger will email me an answer or a thank you. Is this the proper blogger etiquette? If so, how do you get the commenters email address? I have clicked on the name, and it comes up with the blogger's profile, but doesn't have an address that I can see. Any help on this would be very appreciated.