tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50313498017046667502024-03-12T21:39:07.495-06:00Grandma's musingsThoughts and ideas about me and mine...stitching, grandchildren and other important mattersEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-27715621199225588672012-07-27T16:00:00.000-06:002012-08-22T09:13:04.516-06:00Coming Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-62718586043835641552012-04-30T16:56:00.000-06:002012-04-30T17:29:31.046-06:00Still HereI know it's been a while...actually it's been a lot of whiles. April was not a terrific month for us, and I have gotten almost NO stitching done.<br />
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In the beginning of April DH was in the hospital...fortunately he is totally alright now (except for a tooth ache he developed this past weekend), but spending time in the ER is not condusive to stitching on a complicated piece as "Antique Sampler" is.<br />
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After he was pronounced healthy, we had a bit of travelling to do (again, not easy to stitch on that piece while flying.) <br />
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And then the major zonker...last week we found out that one of our closest friends, and DH's former business partner, passed away very suddenly from a massive heart attack. Apparently it was exactly how he wanted to go -- fast and with little or no suffering, but the rest of us had to deal with the shock of it all.<br />
Of course we attended the funeral and then drove out to our Indiana home so DH can help the widow deal with finances and whatever papers need to be put in order. It will be a very short visit here as we have other obligations to deal with next weekend.<br />
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What I DID find time to do was to work on an afghan for one of my GD's American Girl Dolls. I have crocheted 11 of the 30 squares needed...of course they are not yet joined together. The colors did not come out right...what looks like blue is actually purple. What I like about doint the squares is that they don't really take much concentration and I can do them while watching TV, or talking to someone or whatever.<br />
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Well, since I only wanted to check in with you guys and let you know that all was well with us, I'll close by saying I hope May will bring me more actual stitching time, and as a result, more pics of the "Antique Sampler."<br />
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Be well.........................................<br />
GrandmaEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-19714710541463711032012-04-07T12:24:00.000-06:002012-04-07T12:25:39.791-06:00Happy Easter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuvrkQ7MTjks10AB0UjIcQHH_sqkNWBYArRZCzlkc_uHM6m1iZZqDvtqpJbmXbrkwexp9NiOqpYy2K5jwoxqoIUzj1zfijAemeSGFGU_AzZJodZqmV8-Osrj1TnKQb8q5K6Sj5SlE9K8/s1600/egg.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728726578897656482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuvrkQ7MTjks10AB0UjIcQHH_sqkNWBYArRZCzlkc_uHM6m1iZZqDvtqpJbmXbrkwexp9NiOqpYy2K5jwoxqoIUzj1zfijAemeSGFGU_AzZJodZqmV8-Osrj1TnKQb8q5K6Sj5SlE9K8/s320/egg.png" /></a> No need for words....just JOY!<br /><br />Grandma<br /><br /><div></div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-87335633992996451202012-03-30T16:17:00.003-06:002012-03-30T16:36:58.989-06:00Brief UpdateJust a quick update...I've been traveling and a bit under the weather (fighting with my bronchial tubes) lately, and there has not been a lot of stitching. I've fallen a bit behind on my Antique Sampler and the next part is due out on Saturday. I don't think I'll have too much trouble catching up if I just make up my mind to sit my butt down and stitch!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6-kkk1seGF3eA9gyPY5IY6LGozVWP66sFU40aT-657r3aNNJ0JzdktSlU1y4OF0Vt3U1mtzW23U9b6QJapkTntBaFBm8KFPwSVY1dcdUqzNBGSo4Do4x5nspp4WWdqus5sUOMt3B38E/s1600/IMG_0395.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725819393427841522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6-kkk1seGF3eA9gyPY5IY6LGozVWP66sFU40aT-657r3aNNJ0JzdktSlU1y4OF0Vt3U1mtzW23U9b6QJapkTntBaFBm8KFPwSVY1dcdUqzNBGSo4Do4x5nspp4WWdqus5sUOMt3B38E/s320/IMG_0395.JPG" /></a> Here is the blue floweres (above) and the finished basket of fruit (below).<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirioVvCso3axzGLOQ7FHfjTcjA3YAlSPf1dYRrnUnMDqusyoWoBc_WAK8Tx9vLc-ADPjASmRgennyRi1-H5inlLbNgo5118Qb9lb0SXG6MuvoXRkaOlQ29EmxV04JoaBW3ARvNA3NaGGY/s1600/IMG_0394.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725819383705406194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirioVvCso3axzGLOQ7FHfjTcjA3YAlSPf1dYRrnUnMDqusyoWoBc_WAK8Tx9vLc-ADPjASmRgennyRi1-H5inlLbNgo5118Qb9lb0SXG6MuvoXRkaOlQ29EmxV04JoaBW3ARvNA3NaGGY/s320/IMG_0394.JPG" /></a> And the whole piece so far.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDH_Cn5wGvXal82NtqM7WrLaCsBt9lM7nGlABXpDOIeQboSBt8F2rVwFpsmT8_8wZfIPQtx0XUPiR8wd_U9NkZQDFZwAUvMs2hJuSy2FJc3PSCB_uoUf5h2n5fYljQOU0ZormdJNTbwPc/s1600/IMG_0393.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725819374985747682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDH_Cn5wGvXal82NtqM7WrLaCsBt9lM7nGlABXpDOIeQboSBt8F2rVwFpsmT8_8wZfIPQtx0XUPiR8wd_U9NkZQDFZwAUvMs2hJuSy2FJc3PSCB_uoUf5h2n5fYljQOU0ZormdJNTbwPc/s320/IMG_0393.JPG" /></a> I do have another announcement to make. While we were visiting my ds and his family, (And the American Girl Doll Cafe for Dinner in Washington, DC) I taught my 8 year old granddaughter how to crochet. We started with the chain stitch (with orders that I am to teach her single and double crochet when I see her next time) and I think I maght have created a small monster.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcpo0-Kl34GTzghgPCunlIiEsFYUjXsws-6JMEfn5iqYTbN9JzRely-fhIhSLYbZYJud0TP9HArj27NTLcRracQU9QJG9cOM8u89ho4i_r7a6f4RGLhPfbDjDePcl9efZaH_rsl5_pCw/s1600/miss+crochet.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725819370009352434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcpo0-Kl34GTzghgPCunlIiEsFYUjXsws-6JMEfn5iqYTbN9JzRely-fhIhSLYbZYJud0TP9HArj27NTLcRracQU9QJG9cOM8u89ho4i_r7a6f4RGLhPfbDjDePcl9efZaH_rsl5_pCw/s320/miss+crochet.JPG" /></a> Here she is crocheting away at her brother's boy scout meeting. She doesn't stop! She asked me to sew her 3 yard + chain into a Kipah (skull cap) for her Dad. Here it is below.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg099mc4aGhZELjW_nLo_xCBJ27y80rJb2cfCPCzJscQAdwhArgzPzuVldGlJSfMRFTGYrg5v8RrfXS1mlaVsWBtE3X4Iy2dm-TSNPIcJh6MYfHMY9lftZ-NdTI702EBPDUKmSpB9e4T-M/s1600/KIPAH.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725819355431573362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg099mc4aGhZELjW_nLo_xCBJ27y80rJb2cfCPCzJscQAdwhArgzPzuVldGlJSfMRFTGYrg5v8RrfXS1mlaVsWBtE3X4Iy2dm-TSNPIcJh6MYfHMY9lftZ-NdTI702EBPDUKmSpB9e4T-M/s320/KIPAH.JPG" /></a>Before we left, she had at least two other chains at least as long. I had better brush up on MY crochet stitches.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Enjoy the Spring weather.....till next time</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-71714887509524569042012-03-01T14:06:00.004-06:002012-03-01T17:17:44.740-06:00Part 3<em>Part 3 of the <strong>Antique Sampler</strong> was released to day, and I have already downloaded and printed it. Next step is to pull the threads from my stash that haven't been used in the piece already. Hopefully I have all the colors I will need, or it's a quick run to the LNS.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>In the meantime I finished the latest Seaman's scarf in a luscious Burgundy. Only needs to have the ends woven in to be completed. I also sort of figured out that granny square problem and I am on my way to crocheting an afghan for an American Girl Doll's bed.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Last weekend we were in Virginia for a grandchild's birthday party. My DS found out that I had never visited Mount Vernon, and decided that a Mother-Son bonding day was in order.<br /></em><br /><em>Here is a view of the front of the house. The Potomac River is behind me.<br /></em><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715065711446195506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmv14n_aGldYYzBJscpHQlov_vv7t7tXbZpJBuKYGUvnRR3juxx258BfYdopVYR_oRMD1_jW2PgqQBvee5TcjOwudKfT7l32F0g2LShJ5eCU9-GiFvFCiOaAJzfgF9FW7SYp4PdBjBJwY/s320/IMG_0278.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715065724273733666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrK6Wa37FJNIHpAUpwwfKGnTL2-EzQJcMxqBnMz-Mv1EkHlyKoLYyzrhE87tNkVKP5lfzs-0OrO5R6PNKtvrrdZ7Jhxh9kQA9kUv5n23oo7xCAK6nMfB-cM7dhzEUn9kTg5OIFLygBYk/s320/IMG_0280.JPG" /><em>The view of the river from the front of the house.<br /><br />You are not allowed to take photos inside the house, but this is a photo of a photo of the main dining room. The doscent mentioned that it is due for renovation/repainting/cleaning the oil paintings in the room.<br /></em><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715065736756384386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPeb49ba2B0t5r1MvmIJgFNKnmz-eR2OSB7sUnn2Emn-1g4PPNa7p0CIUeLY12mjpYZaq7X0CWf-9qglcL2SPK7EvIuLpwbX3C-DcZGIqMnEPGxDLGorRHU9fPvW3n0vxY_c1MlpwFngc/s320/IMG_0287.JPG" /><em>Of course one does not visit such a famous home without purchasing some sort of memento. My son bought me a China thimble in the shape of the cupola at the top of the house, and I bought this:<br /></em><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 233px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715065700952022722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuZ8J2Vy4t97r0ZFtA4EB7cW_nl_hunGreBVB-rtWPjm5mlHw5TU4E0rj7VFfDOqfx-D6zv7igh1gzC5FwWTr5R8V1qlkPQZLE6vu2VOhiElj6IZv3wBl2sPviumM_lVcQk1vn_UEd2U/s320/IMG_0316.JPG" /><em>It is a kit to reproduce one of the pillows Martha Stitched to decorate her home. It comes with Aida cloth which I just may switch out for linen, and these threads. Aren't the colors luscious?<br /></em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715065681637634642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhveNjnlXxpICWj41TpFNzqRwbW6LHFi4MFVaeRJ1jQPNev8Vmg-DcPe78xWLug3SRbFAE8k618A6_l0xMWth_hkbCg1h-JcAmW5iqU7Pc7jeKzfbAqN3aQVuXuolS4Jhaj8h0ubE0N0DQ/s320/IMG_0317.JPG" /><em>Should be a busy time ahead for my needle.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Keep well</em>...........................<span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em></em></div></div></div></div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-25048535101483423002012-02-22T22:28:00.002-06:002012-02-22T22:39:44.225-06:00Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFNAHge-F8GIpjNVsXGa3TzLSy1q5MKvwfuiF8T4JATq0D3iMCmjYkFFDIKmHF6qYf_2t46TcJFE5F6osbZFWop-OKpU7bzGJ7Cw3LkcxEWn3zUs9iLU_3uEqyBhMNYPVCA2UgoQ6xCk/s1600/parts+1+%2526+2+finished.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712183731648967250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFNAHge-F8GIpjNVsXGa3TzLSy1q5MKvwfuiF8T4JATq0D3iMCmjYkFFDIKmHF6qYf_2t46TcJFE5F6osbZFWop-OKpU7bzGJ7Cw3LkcxEWn3zUs9iLU_3uEqyBhMNYPVCA2UgoQ6xCk/s320/parts+1+%2526+2+finished.jpg" /></a> <em>Here are parts 1 and 2 of "Antique Sampler". The next part won't be available until next Thursday, March 1. This is the first time I have started a SAL without having most of the charts in my hot little hands.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Since we'll be on the road this weekend for one of our granddaughters' 8th Birthday, I guess I will switch back to knitting the scarf I was working on at the hospital. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I'm also relearing how to crochet granny squares so I can make a blanket for some of the other GD's American Girl Dolls. I'll let you know how that turns out in a week or so. I know that I know ow to do them...I've done them before, but for some reason it is taking me a bit to get back into the rhythm of the crochet. I don't know why I am having the trouble, but I'm sure I will work it out soon.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Take care all.............</em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma<br /></span>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-42709536169806153712012-02-17T15:42:00.002-06:002012-02-17T15:54:16.486-06:00Moving Along<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKRGaw2-JXmkIrKO3t8bMoQXHh45d-78mPs3dKpZnr2jUQgCsofLc4oxffkBol7HX8H1DmUc1daS-sz8HyX-y3u9OTSq_5y8uqgw8-ykoKG9gf1nFUTH1X_UFJllBPL3dOIf2bWeja84/s1600/IMG_0265.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710223972487972018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKRGaw2-JXmkIrKO3t8bMoQXHh45d-78mPs3dKpZnr2jUQgCsofLc4oxffkBol7HX8H1DmUc1daS-sz8HyX-y3u9OTSq_5y8uqgw8-ykoKG9gf1nFUTH1X_UFJllBPL3dOIf2bWeja84/s320/IMG_0265.JPG" /></a> <em>I'm about 3/4 of the way finished with part 2 of my BAP sampler from Ellen Maurer-Stroh's monthly stitch along. I need to get a skein of the dark brown for the basket before I can finish it.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>DH had a surgical procedure last week, and I found stitching impossible in the waiting room, but I did get many inches done on the latest scarf for the Seamen's Church Institute project done.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I don't have much else to tell you at this point, but I will soon begin to crochet some doll clothes and blankets for dgd's American Girl Dolls.</em> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma (((((((((((you))))))))))))</span>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-59555002934746590932012-01-26T13:09:00.007-06:002012-01-26T13:54:05.554-06:00Time for an Update<span style="font-family:arial;">Since I am not involved in the TUSAL this year, it seems that I forget to post as often as I should<br /></span><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Be that as it may, below is the finished part one of Ellen Maurer-Stroh's "Antique Sampler" (the one with NO ALPHABET, remember?<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702022517830956946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW7yLO4dkw_p_n8ofMmmkVJ5xkTd_LgRk_5Mim079KFu4O8HVj5dUNozDA5yY93lUNLkxil924x279jUTTdgKwj2U1GOiHJTVaBVDDvvCCuzXdIAVsufvYgQsu9Ft7v9YqXEfoRQdGd0/s320/peacock+%25282%2529.jpg" />I am waiting patiently (NOT) for the next set of charts to be released.</span></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">In the meantime, I have gone back to Isabelle Haccourt-Vautier's BAP, "Grand Marquoir", and it IS BIG! Anyway, I have run into a problem with it and if I may, I would like to pick your brains. </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702026619233595426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5A90sZs_7jutNHQiuV9l7rO-e2HhjTHRC-L2_BeTDFCiVHZrEv6DdomedE4u1SPTZtJL12eEzgRBauzumPdtPOzZc5bf_czZhKo_LWuSynzyRE1QAT7wK07vXZ7IIpqPj1WbYAasoJk/s320/Don%2527t+like.JPG" />The above is the chart of the next square in the Grand Marquoir. I DO NOT like it at all. I'm not sure what it reminds me of, but it bugs me.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I found a few things that I think would fit in both size (40x40 or so), and theme, feeling, whatever, and I like some feedback if you would be so kind.</span></div><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702027023709210306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvbNolbQRE_2j4wvieIuivPxv5wClCbqNQhxthn20DoMwXENySHl3jL2wc9xlstIwb4Ek-buvT8NKa6-NYgIKJVJv1lXn5W2Zgd6Os73okR052P1iCnbzuhHFtoCcdgV2im6fIwg-X-k/s320/amitie.JPG" /></span></p></div></div></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702027021814148194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcDKhbQJbfL3EKFY0guuFgb17cRh2Ggo6c6Ff4BW_AfV3YSgTJPP1T_tyXnYBWQeeFYmVQzDMAe6whzwz7c_FGXBB2UPiN07Ogegp7h9ht-DN_alkwi-msO7X0Y_1fFrNYu9X98BCq0Q/s320/tree.JPG" /></span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702029659345622802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hTV9jbBcMhXolTnRbBTM82XfD08OPQ6UAKqHrK5VhQ7YXBB6HMNBpH_IdHJVXxwy2Qii9S9vBGzOtwPToPj2yQQUxZabvdt2aUgAu1yIzEPQHsn4TaLDzupOnfc3svi1KBvpR38bMEg/s320/cherub.JPG" /></span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you so much for your input. Sometimes I need all the help I can get.</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Love ya...........</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma</span></p>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-56818493831313476142012-01-17T17:51:00.003-06:002012-01-17T18:10:56.262-06:00A new beginning!<em>It looks like a lot of stitching (well it is, actually) but it is only the first of 12 installments of a piece called "Antique Sampler" designed as a SAL by Ellen Maurer-Stroh. (</em><a href="http://maurer-stroh.com/"><em>http://maurer-stroh.com</em></a><em>). I only hope I can keep up with the installments and have it finished before the end of the year.</em><br /><em></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpuk0Yd-ubTBgCuhr-E-yDW_aNGQWnV6cBmI23ZJ-fqCAEpxb_RyBId0RaDYdL3M5-cvuJG9o2nbzeDRN1_no0Ht8VSw0WYjtjCtfZM9BC_XCP4Odr8-dzglyrHkWaPGUx0ZKy_wFZ2c/s1600/IMG_0251.JPG"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698753063917178194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpuk0Yd-ubTBgCuhr-E-yDW_aNGQWnV6cBmI23ZJ-fqCAEpxb_RyBId0RaDYdL3M5-cvuJG9o2nbzeDRN1_no0Ht8VSw0WYjtjCtfZM9BC_XCP4Odr8-dzglyrHkWaPGUx0ZKy_wFZ2c/s320/IMG_0251.JPG" /></em></a><em> I'm it using for Becky-Bee's BAP contest (</em><a href="http://beckysc.blogspot.com%20)%20whereby/"><em>http://beckysc.blogspot.com ) </em></a><em>The piece has to have not been started before 1/1/12, and must be completed by 12/31/12. It also has to meet certain size and other requirements. There are 36 colors in the piece and it seems there are no more than 4-5 stitches of any one color in a row. And they are all very close in color as well. I was first attracted to it because it is a Sampler, with NO ALPHABET! DH is getting really annoying about alphabets, and this one is to sort of humor him ;></em><br /><em></em><br /><em>OOH--OOH Today is my baby's 42 birthday -- "Happy Birthday, Son". I'll leave you on that cheery note.</em><br /><br />Love, GrandmaEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-9708179310915932312012-01-01T13:49:00.003-06:002012-01-01T13:57:42.417-06:002012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfPm8nz2I2Ahq3wJ0NjbHpdDQUcwDwcA79UNfF7QSui3m4Zd4OsHegBrZ2Rd8yUmVyHGgrTrDZI2PRlPWCbqojzDPSwGzL7GWLBfqzKSGzmrY7GbRkqGFi3MaDELdccTudsDXufEIQp8/s1600/Penguins.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692754909844222818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfPm8nz2I2Ahq3wJ0NjbHpdDQUcwDwcA79UNfF7QSui3m4Zd4OsHegBrZ2Rd8yUmVyHGgrTrDZI2PRlPWCbqojzDPSwGzL7GWLBfqzKSGzmrY7GbRkqGFi3MaDELdccTudsDXufEIQp8/s320/Penguins.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Here's wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy 2012!<br /></div><br /><div>Lots of stitches to take, books to read, kisses to receive, hugs to give, and whatever Happiness you can find in your travels.</div><br /><br /><div>Love you all,</div><br /><br /><div>Grandma</div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-37135289916220269402011-12-24T19:08:00.003-06:002011-12-24T19:40:18.502-06:00Merry Christmas / Happy Chanukah<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pKuTgW6CUj2KzNkHVUK5EzzZ5I7yLfSmlYGztIi5xSqglGwwNzrAzMGqi4uN5-zy-yimq0Gnzy-0ObBUUFa87JqX8kS91b-xo1Yu4ACO8taUiXpgM03CEhmV0gRqQ3rI_6u9PnaV9Qw/s1600/IMG_0226.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689869367758954402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pKuTgW6CUj2KzNkHVUK5EzzZ5I7yLfSmlYGztIi5xSqglGwwNzrAzMGqi4uN5-zy-yimq0Gnzy-0ObBUUFa87JqX8kS91b-xo1Yu4ACO8taUiXpgM03CEhmV0gRqQ3rI_6u9PnaV9Qw/s320/IMG_0226.JPG" /></a> 12th entry in the TUSAL for 2011.<br /><br />Wishing all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Cheery Kwanza and Happy Festivus.<br /><br />Most importantly...BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!<br /><br />GrandmaEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-71216811959640917122011-11-25T15:02:00.005-06:002011-11-25T15:11:36.332-06:00November TUSAL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePJLscsacsfN3U173DLnz9e7Ef1mBtgQEhC8E91cuwYG5Dutt0ZrTHJftJ4LFZQId7gU7j_jbck4f1BQjCijgWwdGwNcSiJoM3b1e8wjOdwJLPkl1mDI3axHLTJBGBko8qfY5Np6O-Qk/s1600/IMG_0175.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679043105909398418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePJLscsacsfN3U173DLnz9e7Ef1mBtgQEhC8E91cuwYG5Dutt0ZrTHJftJ4LFZQId7gU7j_jbck4f1BQjCijgWwdGwNcSiJoM3b1e8wjOdwJLPkl1mDI3axHLTJBGBko8qfY5Np6O-Qk/s320/IMG_0175.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><em>As I said the other day...not a lot of stitching this month. And what there was was all in blue.</em></div><br /><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><br /><div><em>More soon........</em>Grandma</div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-36976198605287476352011-11-23T11:10:00.003-06:002011-11-23T11:14:31.504-06:00Greetings<div><em>No Stitching to show (I got an IPad for my birthday last month and have been reading, reading and more reading!)</em></div><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 147px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678240405267214978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7z6MJXyMq6ecnn35mo4scX5qzn-bQT2a3oM6ZUrDuAnAOYpaVuE73XgfGrLO6b2F36TvI6B93gh8ElcNCVgi1jw2cAw4HSZD5i-4K67z7UdOKODKTWRhg_einohIb4XW-tIVFCiqAUeU/s320/turkey.jpg" /><br /></em><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>However, there is a reason for this post. I want to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Don't eat too much! Grandma</em></div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-4215957026419229172011-10-28T10:40:00.004-06:002011-10-28T10:46:58.252-06:00Oct. TUSAL<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdA8fDXOGznIG7p6qUBYlvmlant9oQm7Eb_Dlj7yZRgoM45ctFdlN_rttoBa5Hp_re3CWyS9__vFW3ukbbqGCN0GfuMHgGDCLflQ7sCkIoy0iL_fAVHaFpbQ1WMCG3gpqGHnNLneyuMs/s1600/TUSAL+OCT+11.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668584410851435442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdA8fDXOGznIG7p6qUBYlvmlant9oQm7Eb_Dlj7yZRgoM45ctFdlN_rttoBa5Hp_re3CWyS9__vFW3ukbbqGCN0GfuMHgGDCLflQ7sCkIoy0iL_fAVHaFpbQ1WMCG3gpqGHnNLneyuMs/s320/TUSAL+OCT+11.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><em>I'm not exactly sure if this is the date for this, but since we are away this weekend, I thought I'd post it today.</em></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668584607457168418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPW1m5mYBkgmrZOggAnO-aPs49EhJOMbOKlXpr3NIyvLJGawIO_MuO78KA25zLyJ915AGlsb5OxBgur8gdyM3xZQLJl3ObC7Vy9K9t6oh6zN1JKCjy8bCnCPCMy0X4K4cJ8De1v-2MqdI/s320/Halloween+Pizza.jpg" /><em>And, by the way, here's an idea I found on Pinterest for a Halloween lunch/dinner. Have a treat-filled Halloween and don't eat too much sugar. Being Hyper is NOT good for stitching.</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Love......Grandma</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-8128235264958159402011-10-11T21:08:00.003-06:002011-10-11T21:21:21.964-06:00Mojo Came home<em>It worked! Going to my Stitch-In Group at my LNS (Stitches From the Heart in Evansville, IN) </em><em>actually got me going again. I worked on "Grand Marquoir" by Isabel Hacourt-Vautier for about two hours this morning.<br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpldv9jHJ90hyixDwXRb2uwKdJcY3gpoMzuLFkRsWvRK7lUa6c5bzzhsC6nEQww2msrxuncyIirl6XQqmiqLhIGZOwuX6Mf-D_O4pXsxLHyzAVzpufRHDd7ZJ4PzkRO7CzTKYiXKvQOQ/s1600/stash+enhancement+001.JPG"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662437683004939762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpldv9jHJ90hyixDwXRb2uwKdJcY3gpoMzuLFkRsWvRK7lUa6c5bzzhsC6nEQww2msrxuncyIirl6XQqmiqLhIGZOwuX6Mf-D_O4pXsxLHyzAVzpufRHDd7ZJ4PzkRO7CzTKYiXKvQOQ/s320/stash+enhancement+001.JPG" /></em></a><em> And that's not all.....I added to my stash, 'cause I really needed to, with the charts for two Historic Dutch Samplers, HGN 1833, on the left, and Min Letterdoek 1744-1817, on the right, both published by The Museum of Needleart in Wedde, Holland. Cool aren't they?<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662437689255734338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yzDpDznDWO7AMumKbX4m8iDXNdWhmT1bjeVwfEA7zuMOTeDTfYOJ9a5_MaGyz8MfdqSKJmqgK0ui7GOnXYpNHgE5X6QHcQEFYYZGLSjLdYsB1M719DaszezDNTGS_gelegIY9m7RujA/s320/stash+enhancement+004.JPG" />And if that wasn't enough, I fell for this gorgeous pair of Gingher scissors, 'cause I don't have enough of these either. This one is called Ella. I just couldn't resist the colors.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>We'll be on the road for the next couple of days, and since I'm the driver, I can't exactly stitch in the car. However, I REALLY hope my inspiration stays with me this time. I'll let you know next week.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Take care..............</em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma<br /></span>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-10238004499501531352011-10-10T11:03:00.002-06:002011-10-10T11:15:26.367-06:00Oh Mojo...Where are you?<em>I seem to have lost my stitching mojo...I haven't touched a needle since about the third week in September. What to do? What to do?</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I will see my IN stitching group tomorrow morning, and maybe that will do it...I really hope so.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>In the meantime I have read some fantastic books. Tana French is an Irish author of mysteries and I just about gobbled up her three novels</em> <strong>In The Woods, The Likeness</strong><em><strong>,</strong> and</em> <strong>Faithful Place</strong><em>. They take place in Dublin and south east Ireland (the Wicklow mountains) and are chock full of memories for me (I LOVE IRELAND) and the lyrics to quite a few Irish songs.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I also read</em> <strong>A Discovery of Witches</strong><em> by Deborah Harkness (before I realized it was part one of a Trilogy) and I cannot wait till part two is published next year.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Well, here's hoping I can get interested in my needle again....</em><br /><em></em><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma</span>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-62981858864957865762011-09-28T21:44:00.003-06:002011-09-28T21:51:38.288-06:00September New Moon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganXBtNrzYwEsoYdZYGuZUbNrNe45z_Jo_eJH_afJZFNOfMXTl1XXnf4VdG4Uy0jGLLJElhc-BRqJ6m6610d-NRuC1X6LRE1VX9xbrrp6YtP7cTvQO6iFRxYl0xQMXmFAzmKg2UbKEL_I/s1600/sept+SAL+entry.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657622826543091250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganXBtNrzYwEsoYdZYGuZUbNrNe45z_Jo_eJH_afJZFNOfMXTl1XXnf4VdG4Uy0jGLLJElhc-BRqJ6m6610d-NRuC1X6LRE1VX9xbrrp6YtP7cTvQO6iFRxYl0xQMXmFAzmKg2UbKEL_I/s320/sept+SAL+entry.JPG" /></a> <em>September's entry for the SAL. A little less than usual, but there was a lot of driving this month, and since I am the driver, I really can't be stitchin on the road!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>October is also a month with a lot of travel, but since some of it at least will be by air, some progress should be made.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Be well, and if it applies...Happy New Year!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">Grandma</span></em>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-82904931558070137202011-09-08T14:14:00.002-06:002011-09-08T14:22:49.003-06:00Flower of Hope, designed by Pat MazuI will be teaching this Pat Mazu design, Flower of Hope to my Embroiderers' Guild (Manhattan) Chapter in November. I just finished stitching around the top of the little stocking to show its shape as I won't have it finished until after I teach it.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650085005392766194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU82bw9j8KtNETinn3DWiBhSeqzqhy2sfxohQHf5Q4rT63HOxzTNTunD3wyfHSe1JNnbyHUF4JADbUbixtLey_vh9hI0I1Q7TtwCKwDXEiv9AByyg397cYFi8ANYbmS_hM_j4eQ0Q6s7I/s320/Flower+of+Hope.JPG" />Pat's original colorway for the piece is in pinks as she designed and stitched for a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She also offered a blue variation. Both of these can be seen in the March/April issue of Needlepoint Now. Of course I couldn't leave well enough alone and decided to try another colorway, just to show my group that it can be done. I am rather pleased with the way it came out....what do you think?<br /><br />For those of you in the Northeastern part of the US, try to stay dry, and for those of you in Texas, well, "how I wish it would rain."<br /><br />Until next time...................................GrandmaEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-42687878541914961722011-08-30T11:01:00.003-06:002011-08-30T11:42:55.513-06:00Better late than Never!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuP36XUMgWcNBTq53iF-GXeDMt7ARxy8hOXleweAklmXsT2K-cRdyyFeLUsx6c_LBeQAPYWpI2Xrm6joemKUsae7n5ENmnBg6JJePseHd9XYRfJWsyHvT7RBISR2fAN-juRnGx7k73sY/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646705006557352082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuP36XUMgWcNBTq53iF-GXeDMt7ARxy8hOXleweAklmXsT2K-cRdyyFeLUsx6c_LBeQAPYWpI2Xrm6joemKUsae7n5ENmnBg6JJePseHd9XYRfJWsyHvT7RBISR2fAN-juRnGx7k73sY/s320/002.JPG" /></a> Sorry for the terrible image...my camera must have been drunk!
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<br />Anyway, here is my TUSAL for August. I also appologize for its tardiness. We had a wonderful family weekend with two of my grandchildren making their Bnai Mitzvah. Virtually all of my family was with us for this wonderful moment.
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<br />A Very Proud Grandma
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<br />Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-90184226412655545452011-08-02T10:59:00.003-06:002011-08-02T11:08:04.707-06:00As promised...Here are my entries in the Vanderburgh County (IN) Fair, with their ribbons. I'm pretty satisfied with my results. Now to start planning for next July! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636305477498997426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJgvq8-Gs7KcvB9rMuu7vMNoD_XnbklrlwC24c-X3rOP3jB9s1u9k9koGbyXlS_Wi2iGlQCrlrKbkb1jApR6WqII4gfVuzn9ssAxHx0cQLLnfcqmlZL50_49KjCMaaXr7qLD1TX0Vghw/s320/IMG_3460.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHV-bTxkOPZqboFPx9OFbOnFywYfibZwU47ARwiO_a3Iwa14O6qmcuwNqTHBllqGIzT6B-SwZCv-5318S2rByZT7UYo2nvfIdtinw4mWAdNzugCwpAV-nZnhE-uypYFV4O6BAituQlEw4/s1600/IMG_3447+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636305468905653602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHV-bTxkOPZqboFPx9OFbOnFywYfibZwU47ARwiO_a3Iwa14O6qmcuwNqTHBllqGIzT6B-SwZCv-5318S2rByZT7UYo2nvfIdtinw4mWAdNzugCwpAV-nZnhE-uypYFV4O6BAituQlEw4/s320/IMG_3447+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9FFmtzdZ6LQRi8YjqP-a7yygczj-yw-u3K6RXfXV0AsEZ_6kHPAdyPr11wPXO0Gof4A7BA-UvI5Ppe1s4ekZ-lmGYO89qyBaUcS2DT3wyxYe-Q6_GqNz2fkncT7KNG51I64Z6hwJH6I/s1600/IMG_3459.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636305460296990802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9FFmtzdZ6LQRi8YjqP-a7yygczj-yw-u3K6RXfXV0AsEZ_6kHPAdyPr11wPXO0Gof4A7BA-UvI5Ppe1s4ekZ-lmGYO89qyBaUcS2DT3wyxYe-Q6_GqNz2fkncT7KNG51I64Z6hwJH6I/s320/IMG_3459.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3P8KhQu1bIPzR7opFKphBWOigHOkIE0HPPMUWIdVH7_mew1bm8XEMOR5jQ-lVU_Zn-MsjSZeb8hZ7yM-nlA1j_U_ZTX-zLAA9eFn-YaYpAVwZlPIbqwvcU976vFoBi8jTPm4aey3xO4/s1600/IMG_3456.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636305453477853314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3P8KhQu1bIPzR7opFKphBWOigHOkIE0HPPMUWIdVH7_mew1bm8XEMOR5jQ-lVU_Zn-MsjSZeb8hZ7yM-nlA1j_U_ZTX-zLAA9eFn-YaYpAVwZlPIbqwvcU976vFoBi8jTPm4aey3xO4/s320/IMG_3456.JPG" /></a> I guess I happiest with the Blue for "Xena, Sampler Maker", one of Gay Ann Rogers' "Girls". She was a bit of a challenge for me, and I really had fun learning some new (for me) techniques.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Stay cool</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Grandma<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-34408194749851100992011-07-30T11:02:00.005-06:002011-07-30T11:07:14.732-06:00TUSAL for July 30<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIy0hsqUQpoRY4PXFmODu2HUIkyReoajnYdbxBpCtLZ2APWCME1NK09atIiQEgxt5ekJChHOMaZZm3S7PNDTgQ8kiGU93qA0uAbJYecGKzCn95LtodK42vhgdgReTHZvtX17IcbxTGPo/s1600/IMG_3445+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635192239240349810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIy0hsqUQpoRY4PXFmODu2HUIkyReoajnYdbxBpCtLZ2APWCME1NK09atIiQEgxt5ekJChHOMaZZm3S7PNDTgQ8kiGU93qA0uAbJYecGKzCn95LtodK42vhgdgReTHZvtX17IcbxTGPo/s320/IMG_3445+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a> It's that time again. Not too much in the way of orts this month, but I'm sure I'll have more for August.<br /><br />GrandmaEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-59629259726134262952011-07-26T15:17:00.004-06:002011-07-26T15:25:57.019-06:00County Fair ResultsI guess I did okay...Xena, the Sampler Maker won a Blue (first) Ribbon. My four other pieces: the beach scene, Froth and Bubble, A Very Berry Sampler and the Angelina Pillow all took Red, or Second Place, Ribbons.<br /><br />I'll post pictures of the pieces with their ribbons when I get them home next week.<br /><br />I haven't been doing much stitching this past week. I've been feeling poorly, but all that should change soon, and I'll get back to my needles (stitching and knitting).<br /><br />Stay cool and hydrated if you are affected by this heat wave or bubble or whatever it is they are calling it these days. I'll be back shortly with pics and my TUSAL for what it is worth this month.<br /><br />GrandmaEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-39975881587576972562011-07-21T14:21:00.003-06:002011-07-21T14:28:15.086-06:00Pretty as a Pillow!Here is my latest finish -- My dd stitched up the pillow and I stuffed it. The salmon gingham draped across the corner is the backing fabric. It is the closest "pink" to the colors in the tutus.<br /><br />Now that my next to youngest granddaughter is getting her own room, it will go in her crib and then on her bed.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 171px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631903779295056802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglB59nvMjOQmyJNwwZ-bkE0lWhS2-uAGFfKM6FXssi02nVlpVYfo13AxGimw3rgHbsO7LDSfg7FMMHP0yl1Pm3BObo0zUEvwgeOuBnEpUgYQXqzAHZ1CKHphJNQmrVWGXJZilXfIM6zt4/s320/IMG_3441.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>I picked up my fair entries from the framer on Tuesday and will enter them at the fair on Sunday. I'll let you know how I do.</p><br /><p>Till then.......try to keep cool, especially if you are in the eastern two thirds of the US.</p><br /><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Grandma</span></p>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-2209074571258899122011-07-14T11:24:00.002-06:002011-07-14T11:41:38.790-06:00It's HOT!<span style="font-family:arial;">Pardon the post from yesterday...I received several updates from Microsoft for Windows, and since one of those updates, several months ago, played havoc with my ability to publish my blog entries. I just wanted to make sure it didn't happen again....It didn't....YAY!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Here is my progress so far on Quaker Diamonds. I'm loving this piece. The biggest drawback on it is being able to count correctly to place all the motifs sort of where they belong. Mostly I can, but now and again they just might be off a thread. It still seems to be working tho.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629260717327332546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9NOerjsGqlx-wN2OR71z7A5rG76EAovDc-81kcoF7cBk_fvugzJBIEhpfMr7tvbn2p4mlzXOiPpDzcTX9ra8Q9yXQ68vjB6GEvpJrxaAfCs_e3zlPbVChN64cU17hml8ZzA3aLteV-0/s320/IMG_3440.JPG" />I've also started another scarf for the Seaman's Church Institute. Some members (obviously including me) of my EGA chapter are knitting these for the Institute to distribute to sailors and seamen in port in NYC on Christmas day. The pattern is on their website. There are 32 pattern repeats plus six rows of garter stitch at each end. Once I've established the pattern I can knit the scarf anywhere...on busses, subways, planes, etc. so it's a SUPER traveling project</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629260427265619858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2d2w9VHOHozC9j7auzzDaid_Z-iCpDdf2SD0X4wPEQ0gyo9c9EK7V5a0_fDEsek2FiGvefM3iJ8FGPXcUkZt5oyFhci-V7rZgtoTkXvMaAd3TNX4sSzfWrEjF3MnC2ECxSoTdbZeDPLo/s320/IMG_3438.JPG" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I'm also getting several of my pieces framed and ready to enter in the Vanderburgh (IN) County Fair. I'll let you know how I do. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It's very hot here in my part of HOOSIERVILLE so it's not hard to stay in doors in the AC and stitch/knit away. Stay cool where you are...or warm if you are on the other side of the equator.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Love ya............Grandma</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Edyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5031349801704666750.post-74751723923960607462011-07-13T20:44:00.000-06:002011-07-13T20:45:03.696-06:00testEdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891231764552459663noreply@blogger.com0