Friday, July 15, 2016

Surprises and Stitching

Last Sunday I did a very small favor for a friend.   And she was so kind to bring me a gift.  I am a lover of beer.  The best beer (my opinion only) can be found at small independently owned craft breweries.  These little breweries are popping up all over Central New York.  Here is a picture of my newest favorite, thanks to my best beer loving friend.
  Here is a link to the brewery, Crafty Ales and Largers.  The beer was great, but the little Growler is even better.  Check out the little Witches Hat (how perfect, witches are my favorite) on the refillable Growler - on the back it says "Put a Little Magic in your Mouth".  Seriously this made my.  The sign is a quote from Benjamin Franklin that sits on the counter in my kitchen.  


I have one stitching update to share.  I have enjoyed working on this one so much, I did not want to stitch on anything else.. And I was so sure I would never be able to join in  Justines - Just one In July, and I guess I could have..  I am so close to being finished now. I love the colors.  This is going to be a gift - for my daughters (#3 and #4) to display in their home, so I will have to finish it.  Like all the way.  Nervous already about that.



I have found flosstube - well I knew it was there, but I had not watched it much - but know I sort of am watching it a lot.  It is very addicting - but very enjoyable.  I am watching it on my TV, So I get a great view of all the videos and am amazed.  Totally amazed.

One small note - my political, global note for the day - France.  Sadness, Anger, Strength.

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  1. Nice progress. I need to go dig out my magazine.

    Linda

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    1. Thank you Linda. I love the colors in this one. It seem's so nice for a change to use bright DMC colors. I am having so much fun. This is a great issue of CN-S. I have stitched a couple of things out of this one

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  2. Great work on your summer piece. OAAT stitching can be addictive when you see how much progress you can make!

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  3. That's a terrific summer piece and you are coming along beautifully.

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  4. The beer and the stitching - both look great!

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  5. Lovely stitching and a nice beer - what could be better?! You can still join us for Just One July if it will help you finish!

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  6. Lovely summer piece, I love the colours. I have tried Flosstube but not really got into it yet - too much recorded on Foxtel and Netflix for me to watch while I stitch.

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  7. Lovely little crosses on your summer project :)

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  8. Your WIP is looking great! I"m lucky we have a Craft Brewery a 3 min walk from my house and I love their beer... and their food its in the basement of a pub, very convenient!

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  9. Love your colorful piece. Yep, flosstube is addicting!

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  10. Your Summer Sampler is looking great!

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  11. That is such a cute sampler--I'm sure your finish for your daughters will come out great! My husband is a HUGE craft brewery fan, too. He was just at one up in the Finger Lakes area called The Naked Dove. Me? I'm not a beer drinker, but I go along with him now and hten!

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  12. A lovely summer piece, the colours are so pretty.

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  13. Looking great Melinda, we have a micro brewery in the next village -Six Penny Handley but I have to confess we've never been on one of the nights that they are open.

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  14. Oh I love the growler. My hubby has a love of collecting growlers from fun places. Wish this was closer I would love this beauty. Beautiful stitching. I love being in love with a piece. Enjoy!

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