Sick Day

So I got the flu, I did not have the flu shot, and wouldn't you know it, I got the flu.  Did not go to work today, instead went to the Doctors.  1 hour and half at the doctors office, which I guess is not that bad, then another hour of course to pick up the prescriptions, I have something in the lungs, so there is antibiotics and an inhaler.  And the doctor told me to make sure I wear a hat.  No doctor has ever said that before, so I did think that was a little interesting. 

 

Stitching Update

Winter - Sue Hillis, update.  Sorry the picture is so dark.  Also worked on my Snow Friends (SAL) but I will not be showing those pictures until December 1

 Mail Received

Final Thread for my Witches Pantry, Cyndi, Beach Cottage Stitchers, when I ordered my Witch's Pantry, she was short one thread, so sent it off to me and received yesterday.  Do you know what was very nice - the hand written note, from the owner, wishing me luck on my stitching, and making sure we were all okay here because of Sandy... Some special Customer Service for sure.

My order from 123Stitch also arrived.  I can't say I have any one favorite Needlework Store.  I do try to buy local, but sometimes the online deals are hard to pass up.  I needed one more Fat Guy for my Collage, and because I never can order just one, I also purchased this great One Color Design.  Reminds me of my daughter, she is a Teddy Bear Lover. 

And this is Cleveland, my wonderful cat.  He is keeping me company while I am sick.  Most of the time Dakota is with us.


Time for me to take my meds and I am very tired.  Enjoy

2013 The Year of the SALS

Another one for me.... Thanks to Melissa. St. John's Stitcher, I have joined yet another SAL for 2013.

Country Cottage Needleworks, Santa's Village series.
I had already signed up for Beach Cottages Stitchers, Autoship for this series, so it just seemed the thing to do.

 Never fear, I have calculated the approximate stitches for each design, divided by 52, to get the number of x's I must cross each week, to see if I will have enough time to complete all these SALs, and finish all the WIPS I wanted to finish in 2012, and all the other new starts I have planned on for 2013.

Well not exactly. 
But Snow People and Christmas are two of my favorite things to stitch, and The Crazy Crosssitch 2013 Challenge(15 starts in 15 days, see special blog page for my list of projects) will keep me on track.

I enjoy the journey more than the destination.  I would rather drive than fly, because there are so many things to see along the way. 

That's it.  That's the absolute last 2013 Challenge for me... Well for right this moment.

Thank you Melody

Beach Cottage Stitchers.

A little bit ago Melody posted about Beach Cottage Stitchers.  OH MY GOODNESS.  She was so right on with her review.  The customer service was excellent.  I had several questions about their Automatic Mailings, and after several emails back and forth, I called Cynthia and she was wonderful.

I could not resist two of their automatic mailings - the first one I joined was Country Cottage Needleworks Cottage of the Month.  You can join these anytime and she starts you right out with January, and it ends when you end...  I can't imagine the time and energy Cynthia must spend, making this work for everyone.  I received my Chart already.  Cynthia ordered a new piece of linen, just for me - so she will use the same piece for each month - so they will all match perfectly.  She also will track my special threads - so if the next cottage uses the same floss, she will not have to send another one.... That is service that is so ALL ABOUT ME..

I could not help it, I had to join SamSarah Design Studio Witch's Pantry.  This is scheduled to start two weeks from now - so I will have a couple of weeks to stitch my little cottage.

Now I know I have so many Monthly Mailings, and no posted WIPS.. Well, I was so intent on finishing those Fall WIPS, I did nothing else for about a month.  But you see, this is one of those reasons rotations never work for me.  I am too spur of the moment, switchy. 

Do expect to see some progress in my Around the World in 80 Stitches, and of course, I have not even mentioned my Polar Express Mandala - Chatelaine Designs - the class started in October, I am a little behind.. I am so lucky my stitching never over stresses me. Each chart, in its own time.

Anyway... If you are looking for a new and different Online Needlework Place - please try Beach Cottage Stitchers.