NASCAR in Vegas

For those who don't already know, I'm a big racing fan. I spend my weekends stitching while watching the races. The NASCAR races are here in Vegas this weekend and yesterday there was a parade of the car haulers on the strip. Of course Tracy and I had to go see it. It was a beautiful warm sunny day and we sure enjoyed the parade.

After the parade we had lunch and then went to the M&M World store. They always have the cutest displays and fun stuff to look at. On the second floor there is a wall of M&M's in a multitude of colors. They sell these by the pound and you can get whatever color you want. Tracy got me a bag of Purple ones, and I got some black ones for my DD. Also got some things for the grandsons Easter bags I'm making up to send them. We then ventured on and did some tourist stuff and a little gambling (didn't win but had fun). Got home about 8 and was asleep at 9, guess the sunshine and warm weather really took it out of us old folks.

Until next time.........Happy Stitching

"Feathers" Update

I didn't get as much done on "Feathers" as I would have liked this week. I guess a little is better than none :o). I had another project called to me and I just had to start it but you'll have to wait to see that one.

I got this from Meari's Blog and thought it might be fun to do.

1. Where is your cell phone? On the computer desk
2. Your significant other? My DH Tracy who is also my Best Friend
3. Your hair? Very Long/brown and grey
4. Your mother?Passed away 29 years ago
5. Your father? Also passed 26 years ago
6. Your favorite thing? Cross Stitching
7. Your dream last night? Don't remember
8. Your favorite drink? Coffee/Iced Tea
9. Your dream/goal?To live closer to my Kid/Grandkids
10. The room you’re in? Living room
11. Your ex?He passed away
12. Your fear?Losing my DH
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? In Arkansas with my kids
14. Where were you last night? At Home
15. What you’re not? Outgoing
16. Muffins?Banana Nut
17. One of your wish list items? To have a grandaughter to go with the 2 grandsons
18. Where you grew up? In the country in N Calif
19. The last thing you did? Stitching
20. What are you wearing? Jammies
21. Your TV?27" Magnavox22. Your pet?My DH (hehehe)
23. Your computer?Compaq
24. Your life?Wonderful
25. Your mood? Happy
26. Missing someone? Yes, My grandsons
27 Your car?The City Bus
28Something you’re not wearing? Socks
29. Favorite Store? Don't have one, I hate to shop
30. Your summer? HOT!
31. Like someone? Like almost everyone
32. Your favorite colour? Purple/lavender
33. When is the last time you laughed? This morning
34. Last time you cried? When I got on the bus to come home from visiting the kids in Arkansas 35. Who will/would re-post this? No idea,but I want to know if you do so please leave me a comment!

Geo SAL Finish

This is the first of 6 designs that I'm doing as a SAL on two of my Yahoo groups. This one is called "Hearts and Flowers" and is stitched on 28 ct Cashel linen called Peachy Keen by Silkweavers. The floss is called Rainbows End by Dragon Floss. I love the way the colors came out, they remind me of Easter with all the pastels. I have a idea for the next one that will be a little more dramatic but will keep that under wraps for now :o)

Onward to "Eagle Feather" now. I sure hope I can get a start on the eagle and leave the oranges/reds of the sky for a while. I probably won't get much stitching in on Thurs but that's OK since it's not one of my SAL days. We will be going to the strip to see the parade of NASCAR trucks. The NASCAR races will be here in Vegas this weekend so we may even get to see some of the drivers.

Until next time......Happy Stitching

Another SAL Update

Santa Day SAL - NOEL

Another band of Red done and 2 left to go. I should have this done in another two weeks and then I'll rotate 2 projects on Fridays. I have a Just Nan Stocking to do for Tracy and I'll also work on Hinziet's 12 Days of Christmas.

Basket of Needle Rolls

This sits on my coffee table and I really enjoy looking at it and all the rolls I have completed so far. There are also 3 Biscornu's in the basket but they will have their own smaller basket as I complete more of them.

Blueberry Needle Roll WIP

Another project by the Sweetheart Tree. Several months ago I found a bunch of these on clearance at 123Stitch and purchased at least one of each. They are all older OOP charts and I felt lucky to find them. I sure wish they would do more but it seems Biscornu's have taken over and designers aren't doing the needlerolls much any more. I did make one change on it, the blueberry in the middle is a heart on the chart but I didn't have one so thought another blueberry would look good for a change.

Sunday SAL - "Queen of the Needle"

This last band (Band 8) seems like it's taking forever to do. There are so many color changes in all the little flowers I didn't think I'd ever get done what I did manage yesterday. I would have like to complete this band but with the overcast and rainy weather I just had to have a afternoon nap. I thought with the race going on I would get a lot done but even the race was cancelled due to the rain.

The weather has changed again and it's sunny and nice today so with the races on I'm sure I'll get a lot of stitching done today. I'm trying to finish up the Geo "Hearts and Flowers" and will do the back for it. With any luck I should be able to put it together tomorrow as a Biscornu.

Until next time.........Happy Stitching

Another Needle Roll

Birdhouse Roll by Shepherds Bush

I totally love these types of finishes. Needle Rolls, Biscornus, Scissor Fobs and Tin Toppers are so much fun to stitch and a nice quick finish. My basket of rolls is filling up fast and I have several more to do real soon. This one is a kit from Shepherds Bush. Their kits are so nice to do. Quality fabrics and more than enough floss and beads make for a fun stitch.

Until next time with more SAL updates..........Happy Stitching

Noctural Stitcher

I think I have turned my internal clock around 180 degrees and become totally noctural. I'm finding myself staying up most of the night stitching and sleeping during the day. I guess this really isn't a problem since I have no children at home and Tracy (my DH) works nights. I have always been a night person and when I worked I loved the graveyard shift. I seem to get a lot more stitching done at night too and here is proof of that. I had amazing progress on "Feathers" and am so happy with it. I should be able to start on the Eagle next week.

Until next time.....Happy Stitching