tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74245565787329515962024-03-04T23:34:00.622-08:00Sail Away SALWelcome to the official Sail Away Stitch-A-Long, where a collection of stitcher's have all sailed away together in the journey of stitching this beautiful Shepherd's Bush Sampler. We hope you will linger a while.Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-57696348450319897232010-05-31T22:17:00.000-07:002010-05-31T22:17:39.096-07:00Into harbor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1j90aXsb0Vf5mFGk-uWNYHr4V78Ov1M2fPLXLBioCsUUoam7yt_WS4Xmm7SvLV_WiO9zjK7E1M96AShg3WJC0U5qrcJzkt6p4hXQjjJSTrfxRRnAPvJEhPzyJhA3AC-T_FFCCD0oGfpr/s1600/DSCF0282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1j90aXsb0Vf5mFGk-uWNYHr4V78Ov1M2fPLXLBioCsUUoam7yt_WS4Xmm7SvLV_WiO9zjK7E1M96AShg3WJC0U5qrcJzkt6p4hXQjjJSTrfxRRnAPvJEhPzyJhA3AC-T_FFCCD0oGfpr/s320/DSCF0282.JPG" /></a></div>I am so excited to finally catch up on a finish with this. I loved the colors. I was almost out of the blue that was on the ship but made it with a couple of inches to spare. I can't wait to get this one framed. Enjoyed it. Happy Sailing. MarjoMarjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15177576997394270951noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-83581860403830003302010-02-01T07:22:00.000-08:002010-02-01T08:57:00.681-08:00Finished and Framed!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcy1SwgF8NfZmT9COKZzKUDeTKSG2Ma2oE18hW2Wu4GcN3q16B1i0AhESDu4JS_aj6WBfygbr0vx0wKMxhKb2nGqgcOVbauVEmpyP6Y4F57ouSyLQZv7Fqx6zUEqGRRZ7IIAIk0jR4vo3/s1600-h/P2010124.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcy1SwgF8NfZmT9COKZzKUDeTKSG2Ma2oE18hW2Wu4GcN3q16B1i0AhESDu4JS_aj6WBfygbr0vx0wKMxhKb2nGqgcOVbauVEmpyP6Y4F57ouSyLQZv7Fqx6zUEqGRRZ7IIAIk0jR4vo3/s320/P2010124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433296622360840978" border="0" /></a>It's been a long time coming, but I finally finished this piece during the Christmas break, and I just got it back from the framers last week. I love how it turned out. The colors are perfect for many rooms in my house, which surprised me some what. I thought I would hang this up for the summer months, but I think I like it enough to be up all year round.<br /><br />I hope you are all working on this project, and make it a goal to finish it soon! Thanks for sailing away with Terri and I. It has been a wonderful journey.Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-15192680184525918782009-12-17T07:16:00.000-08:002009-12-17T07:20:20.307-08:00Finished!I actually finished this a while ago but I've been bad about blogging lately. I'm finished! Thank you so much for this SAL. I had this design in my stash for some time so it gave me the perfect opportunity to stitch and finish it!<br /><br />Stacy<br /><br /><a href="http://stacybinnj.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_6052.jpg?w=468&h=991"><img style="WIDTH: 468px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 991px" alt="" src="http://stacybinnj.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_6052.jpg?w=468&h=991" border="0" /></a>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09060141147396862256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-74235043766357109412009-10-15T06:42:00.000-07:002009-10-15T06:46:13.780-07:00Loraine... THANK YOU!!!!Loraine, THANK YOU!!!! I received your adorable needlebook in the mail. I'm having internet problems at home so I haven't been able to thank you properly. I love the needlebook! The boat that you appliqued on the inside is just darling and I love how you used the ric-rac. The pockets are sweet too!<br /><br />I've been busy stitching on exchanges so I'm at a slight stand still with Sail Away. But the good news is that they are all stitched (just need the finishing) so I'll be able to get back to Sail Away again very soon. I can't wait to finish it!<br /><br />Once I can get internet restored at home (I'm at work now) I'll post a progress picture with a picture of my beautiful new needlebook.<br /><br />Thank you again for including me in this SAL. It's been so much fun!Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09060141147396862256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-91338619217925911002009-10-12T07:00:00.001-07:002009-10-12T07:03:58.169-07:00A SA Finish<div style="text-align: center;">I finished up my SA piece this weekend. It was a super piece to stitch and such fun to do it in a SAL. Here is a very poor snap as we where fogged in and grey sky-ed all weekend.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQS6MaQ6KZJ8tFM9bh8FNj-E650ErSSjLmYEMsLMlcjndS_uXdYqVZ7eJn4HQq_bTf3i7FtWOZHumpWgJAkriL4_Dg4397JJGSZJh-TD9uPM7oVO2jHG3uBt-3juhs0-i8Fr9Dsne71Po/s1600-h/IMG_3109.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQS6MaQ6KZJ8tFM9bh8FNj-E650ErSSjLmYEMsLMlcjndS_uXdYqVZ7eJn4HQq_bTf3i7FtWOZHumpWgJAkriL4_Dg4397JJGSZJh-TD9uPM7oVO2jHG3uBt-3juhs0-i8Fr9Dsne71Po/s400/IMG_3109.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391713501203427266" border="0" /></a>Thank you again for letting me take part. <br />I can see this will be one of many SB pieces I will stitch!!<br /><br />edgar<br /></div>Edgarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837185107544953448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-38472276518235030262009-09-27T12:29:00.000-07:002009-09-27T12:39:44.897-07:00Another one drops AnchorI finished up the last bit of stitching this morning. As I usually do, I made a few changes to this piece to make it my own. The hardest change was re-doing the lettering. Not a hard thing to do really, just a little time consuming. Because the whole thing reminded me of my sons sailing away on their life's journey, I put their names in it. I also changed a few colors - the house went from black to blue - not a significant change but one I liked. I also changed the last line of the verse. Rather than, "Come back again to me" I had it say "Come sailing home to me". Again, not a significant change but one I liked. I also decided, for the first time ever, not to put the buttons and charms on this one. I love it just they way it is.<br /><br />I hope all of you that have been stitching with us will continue to post your progress pictures. No matter how miniscule your progress may seem to you, we're here to cheer you on! And of course, when you finally dock for the last time, be sure and post that, too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtOjR1xFJ5eq4524ntNoJnB5mbVyZPodgl_IyhnV2W6HvxgXFN0g3OBw3tyGcjfw9Du2Q0tRtYKFYiKziC8sCkeNJ-jhX5a5u0j5-OUzPQNicMWtOtujXjdkoH-eN1dNUv6sg2iFeD_RU/s1600-h/100_2525.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtOjR1xFJ5eq4524ntNoJnB5mbVyZPodgl_IyhnV2W6HvxgXFN0g3OBw3tyGcjfw9Du2Q0tRtYKFYiKziC8sCkeNJ-jhX5a5u0j5-OUzPQNicMWtOtujXjdkoH-eN1dNUv6sg2iFeD_RU/s320/100_2525.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386233945465206786" /></a><br />Peace,<br />TerriChocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-51008048467825518272009-09-26T19:36:00.000-07:002009-09-26T19:39:48.509-07:00Still at port but ready to sail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOV0hblN4M-oyOC8yxvqtZj5_LoFm006eyx0GcnxdCB16T1XFv1CCpRt0mbjxN4VW2G0YVTT9GIrppqbWjm-B8-6xMQ-FsogESDV91xW64j7Xm6BhEOkU9wN98XozXZHpJbMceuQZXF-2W/s1600-h/IMG_1460.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOV0hblN4M-oyOC8yxvqtZj5_LoFm006eyx0GcnxdCB16T1XFv1CCpRt0mbjxN4VW2G0YVTT9GIrppqbWjm-B8-6xMQ-FsogESDV91xW64j7Xm6BhEOkU9wN98XozXZHpJbMceuQZXF-2W/s400/IMG_1460.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385971181885915906" /></a><br />I have a long way to go but hope to be able to work on it on Monday when I am home from work. I love it and my scissor fob is beautiful. It matches my favorite blue bladed scissors. Marjo in AlaskaMarjohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15177576997394270951noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-26253539544585000782009-09-24T09:30:00.000-07:002009-09-24T09:33:55.903-07:00What a Cruise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWjezY0y9bk5U7JGMBYlrOYz8iUsfbjuQIWMhqg07jPO2Kqt2gPGexh3SOoAlKafpx7aBnGOTmx_RlUnf9Rb-IvX7XFQZY4vPKylp1EfD0gnL35u0m60qtJLNkfWJi9CI-os22WFq_mc/s1600-h/DSC01691.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWjezY0y9bk5U7JGMBYlrOYz8iUsfbjuQIWMhqg07jPO2Kqt2gPGexh3SOoAlKafpx7aBnGOTmx_RlUnf9Rb-IvX7XFQZY4vPKylp1EfD0gnL35u0m60qtJLNkfWJi9CI-os22WFq_mc/s320/DSC01691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385072933920919218" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold; font-family:verdana, serif;">Dear Shipmates,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b>What a wonderful cruise this was. I enjoyed every stitch, every post and every comment. A great big thanks to Terri and Loraine for their leadership and friendship. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;color:#000099;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;color:#000099;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-59839088854012787112009-09-16T19:18:00.000-07:002009-09-16T19:23:23.241-07:00still sailing!I'm still here too.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_u5EspsOisj9q6wDoRz25ROBWzWBKIssQTAMHQaG4pEKQRKuA7VO7e_HKxI2Lq4dpHgCSEZ4dR4viOWmt4TMlKR7yRs8BULm2TyDf9L4buEqwFOzPxYJ8PAA6mK1S-NPLmKFJCu6btP5H/s1600-h/IMG_3323.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_u5EspsOisj9q6wDoRz25ROBWzWBKIssQTAMHQaG4pEKQRKuA7VO7e_HKxI2Lq4dpHgCSEZ4dR4viOWmt4TMlKR7yRs8BULm2TyDf9L4buEqwFOzPxYJ8PAA6mK1S-NPLmKFJCu6btP5H/s320/IMG_3323.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382255055893084386" /></a><br /><br />Now to get busy with the last assignment :-)<br /><br />Thank you Loraine and Terri, for such a wonderful voyage! This has been my first official SAL and I couldn't have enjoyed it more!<br /><br />Will post again with my completed piece :-)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625067663427750125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-91725277151220638662009-09-16T12:06:00.000-07:002009-09-16T18:03:12.249-07:00Are we at week seven already?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkz94x1exyq8EQYvfLoN_sdT91aoljoHIE91qbicinv0q7w6qQkSNheeGqfzDQ9f06uVEUPlnvFCxewAZZK8fVdMuzmZd8pjZFviEf8Jq09rnW3u3FZUSh9tmeS47Hmm5zGT89npnkvJBY/s1600-h/P9160592.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkz94x1exyq8EQYvfLoN_sdT91aoljoHIE91qbicinv0q7w6qQkSNheeGqfzDQ9f06uVEUPlnvFCxewAZZK8fVdMuzmZd8pjZFviEf8Jq09rnW3u3FZUSh9tmeS47Hmm5zGT89npnkvJBY/s320/P9160592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382143136107690130" border="0" /></a>I'm still stuck at the last port. The scenery must have been too good to board the ship again!<br /></div><br />Hi there all. I'm so sad to post this week, because this is our last assignment. I have loved sailing away with you. I will be adding all of you to my regular blog roll, and hope you do the same so we can continue to keep in touch.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Please feel free to continue to post pictures of your progress and finishes on here. We would love to see them.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnx8-C_Iw5MW_3Ffzz_LIxLMb0lNLjSInmQJCnOimDX0NVHT1ami9y0zLszMZN0AW8K56uGgEoRDJEQLVfhzr-ERwJuX5AOc5_nceuw3yPncUzFLQxd54sn2bNUskytL0dmUfNOK8XOVM/s1600-h/P9160591.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnx8-C_Iw5MW_3Ffzz_LIxLMb0lNLjSInmQJCnOimDX0NVHT1ami9y0zLszMZN0AW8K56uGgEoRDJEQLVfhzr-ERwJuX5AOc5_nceuw3yPncUzFLQxd54sn2bNUskytL0dmUfNOK8XOVM/s320/P9160591.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382143126376365506" border="0" /></a>Finally the end!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Our last assignment is the last three rows of the sampler. The fence, the words, and the flowers on the bottom. This should be an easy section! I hope that we didn't make the assignments too difficult to finish. If Terri and Margaret are the only ones keeping up, then I'm worried it was too hard. I definitely could have used a couple extra catch up weeks in there, but then I probably would have put it off, so I'm not sure that would have helped.<br /><br />I know some are still stuck on shore, or having a difficult time getting "in" to this sampler If this is you, then I hope when your ready you will use this blog to motivate yourself, and help you finish in a timely manner.<br /><br />Dear friends. Let's do this again sometime! Would someone else like to take over the captains hat?<br /><br />Don't fret, I'm still working on needle cases. I have several things on the cutting table but hope to finish them all up this week. Please be patient!<br /><br />Take Care, and don't forget to keep posting!!!!<br /></div></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></div>Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-19263442012603271392009-09-09T11:26:00.001-07:002009-09-09T11:31:14.584-07:00A gift for our little sailors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYcd0xNp-FIqsgvUx9qOAqwZKVmfr1OsoyjjED0oMjIQRDaMbjiwdwICIFxm9TSiJWy3yAvDYZ3EQPl9vPUq3UMTjrHu5L-EvWGsdH5c-w2Ibzi3dHTXjx5jsee3GcVlhC6EltmRiO5kt/s1600-h/P9090554.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYcd0xNp-FIqsgvUx9qOAqwZKVmfr1OsoyjjED0oMjIQRDaMbjiwdwICIFxm9TSiJWy3yAvDYZ3EQPl9vPUq3UMTjrHu5L-EvWGsdH5c-w2Ibzi3dHTXjx5jsee3GcVlhC6EltmRiO5kt/s320/P9090554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379536665239105282" border="0" /></a><br />Hi everyone. Hopefully you are using this week to get the rest of your picture portion done on your sampler.<br /><br />I've been designing a little needle case for our group. If you would like one, then please send me your mailing address to Hiddenheart@kellerits.com. I have Glenna's, Lizzy's, Terri's and Debs, but need everyone else's.<br /><br />Hopefully you will think these are fun. I wish I would have gotten this done sooner!!!<br /><br />Have a great day.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf5fKz97h0cmxeMozHC7OLTnwj_HnDVHRhBrtN11_ZJssE2ZIQKfs1Vv_NrJTimmhZLgpnPppvbUqX8ZJTyWdBnvNR7NFwZhZupy9enE0LFNcTau6nu2e6ifCDAR5UhadjTC2NPyEHg8J/s1600-h/P9090555.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf5fKz97h0cmxeMozHC7OLTnwj_HnDVHRhBrtN11_ZJssE2ZIQKfs1Vv_NrJTimmhZLgpnPppvbUqX8ZJTyWdBnvNR7NFwZhZupy9enE0LFNcTau6nu2e6ifCDAR5UhadjTC2NPyEHg8J/s320/P9090555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379536674081380034" border="0" /></a>Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-19119736352405703022009-09-08T08:04:00.000-07:002009-09-08T08:08:27.062-07:00Done!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0FRw-kDUFccOtSl0jBiBwSKnJ9pgY-IN0mOVI0YPUmua-GLcDsnnzFpzaN3qZgZV6LvWcTIMxHgVhf0ZliHrbDfJoAmhM_-TRFxp5Ul9iHHGAOtQlMCUUdu4vF8BATyQZbP_BE-YRbgt/s1600-h/DSC00805.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0FRw-kDUFccOtSl0jBiBwSKnJ9pgY-IN0mOVI0YPUmua-GLcDsnnzFpzaN3qZgZV6LvWcTIMxHgVhf0ZliHrbDfJoAmhM_-TRFxp5Ul9iHHGAOtQlMCUUdu4vF8BATyQZbP_BE-YRbgt/s320/DSC00805.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379112987006682162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I like long weekends. Got lots of stitching in and finished the landscape portion of Sail Away. I do think the thread colors aren't the same as in the model -- too bad one can't guarantee thread dye lots will be the same from lot to lot. Still, it came out nicely, despite the differences in color.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-kZ5z-UObJEXNGouWvc6ka4zgPJ_BXpSU6ht06oHqazYSWGzfhcmzWbiSxiyMVdmT3bCv2uV_d2JEVeUXnzzvEv8aGBEiaIHTSvgDJkvIUXjakkqhRxMs4CrkSXyhaGTZcJR0kZNMiAM/s1600-h/DSC00804.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-kZ5z-UObJEXNGouWvc6ka4zgPJ_BXpSU6ht06oHqazYSWGzfhcmzWbiSxiyMVdmT3bCv2uV_d2JEVeUXnzzvEv8aGBEiaIHTSvgDJkvIUXjakkqhRxMs4CrkSXyhaGTZcJR0kZNMiAM/s320/DSC00804.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379112800104510450" border="0" /></a><br />I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's progress! Terri, thank goodness the cola disaster came out ok!Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03646028248366805686noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-12349248736779739352009-09-07T15:56:00.000-07:002009-09-07T16:00:40.610-07:00Finished Part 4Ok well I'm less behind than before! I just finished up Part 4 so I'm close to being caught up. The over-1 stitching went quickly once I used my magnifier lamp. My eyes are getting older! Thank goodness for magnification. Anyway I do love how this is working up. My favorite part has to be the little person though. I love the colors!<br /><br />Stacy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdb-EKOlawFwuTBj9rI0iQ5sbtNrr2qHndpEjmSfRvVIVzt5zddVMiFvGmtnQIxiasWXewT8Upt6TrtKFelPx7u-qryKw-y3zdvQyQE6vki3pTgbwLN4Ef1ClVWB8Hs2Qk4wwN-lD93Yp8/s1600-h/Sail+Away+Part+4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378864053938703426" style="WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdb-EKOlawFwuTBj9rI0iQ5sbtNrr2qHndpEjmSfRvVIVzt5zddVMiFvGmtnQIxiasWXewT8Upt6TrtKFelPx7u-qryKw-y3zdvQyQE6vki3pTgbwLN4Ef1ClVWB8Hs2Qk4wwN-lD93Yp8/s320/Sail+Away+Part+4.JPG" border="0" /></a>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09060141147396862256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-30373775569599003442009-09-06T07:09:00.000-07:002009-09-06T07:15:32.274-07:00Week 5 & 6 CompleteI have loved working on this and got up very early this morning so I could have a couple of good stitching hours. I was able to take another pic in the dappled sunlight with some hydrangea petals that match the colors of the sampler so beautifully. A couple of other changes ~ I changed the colors of the fish; the brown didn't show up at all and I wanted brighter colors. I think I may go back and change the stem and leaves of the middle flower in the hill to the darker green so it'll show up a little better. I like the soft colors but not when you can't really identify what the shape is.<br /><br />How is yours coming along?<br /><br />Peace,<br />Terri<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuUOs__cJHXqUKVbrZ-hSDSUHCTtbHOXz5gMbid6cjBSlRwC95k5svwMt_SBYP6U834TnfEAgkHAqMYP2_bQWAiOK-dPzeXClK4FVtiN0wuiBblTY15U6MJMm3AikoQRrhEtTGvl6uWur/s1600-h/100_2313.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuUOs__cJHXqUKVbrZ-hSDSUHCTtbHOXz5gMbid6cjBSlRwC95k5svwMt_SBYP6U834TnfEAgkHAqMYP2_bQWAiOK-dPzeXClK4FVtiN0wuiBblTY15U6MJMm3AikoQRrhEtTGvl6uWur/s320/100_2313.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378357423659890082" /></a>Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-69786088001972586512009-09-05T07:03:00.000-07:002009-09-05T07:11:49.417-07:00A House on a Hill is BuiltI got a bit of stitching in over the last few days and this is where I was as of last night. I also made a couple of small changes. The house on the pattern actually looked blue and when I stitched it in black, it looked a little too ominous so I frogged it and did it in a dark blue. This is a blue from another SB kit I had already stitched. I always save those leftover threads 'cause you just never know. The only other change I made was to stitch the first big flower in the hill with a darker green just to be sure it showed up nicely in the hill. <br /><br />How is yours coming? Be sure and check in with a picture or two so we can help celebrate your progress!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZnDHCKpl8zfNFBLainkMbjmsYwZ4o_h1hXSy577bclAapIF600aeCjvnRSRaHpfpUmWy1RJbtFZOP___FqD1VZlRLROycGjRqTa1x5gIyt67bZnn3EydK5fLCWH2yX5Id7QVrv9HpXJ0/s1600-h/100_2289.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZnDHCKpl8zfNFBLainkMbjmsYwZ4o_h1hXSy577bclAapIF600aeCjvnRSRaHpfpUmWy1RJbtFZOP___FqD1VZlRLROycGjRqTa1x5gIyt67bZnn3EydK5fLCWH2yX5Id7QVrv9HpXJ0/s320/100_2289.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377985092736522738" /></a>Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-91508310094817458532009-09-03T06:54:00.000-07:002009-09-03T06:58:14.442-07:00Some Band Stitching<div style="text-align: center;">I finished up last weeks assignment - here is a snap ....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1GgFicXVHt4/Sp_LDMwGohI/AAAAAAAADjw/XCvwZrMLB6M/s1600-h/IMG_2901.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1GgFicXVHt4/Sp_LDMwGohI/AAAAAAAADjw/XCvwZrMLB6M/s400/IMG_2901.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377239735926694418" border="0" /></a>Shot only using day light... now on to the next section!!<br /></div>Edgarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837185107544953448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-35672479151227425572009-09-02T16:32:00.000-07:002009-09-02T16:34:02.809-07:00Better late than never!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUw5FfKJ-__pkc0f6kxLxIoFa6PA8L1fXtNHv0F2dwzJ5iKDRWCXCYoUsqxndn4hjuTsAezBtnscVTgRSLtoiAWh_azIQyko4LBV1dc7T3HN6fSfXASmnTYTfvZxr6LwfPFEmcI8Y9Psmj/s1600-h/P9020553.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUw5FfKJ-__pkc0f6kxLxIoFa6PA8L1fXtNHv0F2dwzJ5iKDRWCXCYoUsqxndn4hjuTsAezBtnscVTgRSLtoiAWh_azIQyko4LBV1dc7T3HN6fSfXASmnTYTfvZxr6LwfPFEmcI8Y9Psmj/s320/P9020553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377017377050283490" border="0" /></a>Sorry to post so late <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mateys</span>. I didn't forget about you, I've just had a million and one things to do!<br />For our 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> and 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> week we will be working on the lovely picture portion of our sampler. I'm excited to stitch that lighthouse.<br />Hopefully the lightning fast <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">stitcher's</span> are already working on this part. I won't make an assignment post next Tuesday, so just know you have 2 weeks to complete this portion.<br /><br />If you are running a little behind (like I am), then this is the perfect opportunity to catch up. Did everyone notice how quickly Terri caught up, even with her major set back with the soda? I'm so glad it turned out okay Terri. We were all sick about the accident!<br />Let me amuse you for a moment with a quick cheer for the ones still sitting at the dock. GO, GO, You Can Do It. Your stitching waits, so let's get to it!<br />(Really lame, I know. No I was never a cheerleader, as if you couldn't tell!)<br /><br />I've been working on some little gifts to everyone. They are turning out cute, I must say. Take care friends. I hope all is well in your corner of the world.Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-90004428972495087162009-08-30T16:32:00.001-07:002009-08-30T16:34:23.207-07:00Sailing Away with Turtle in Tow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DtjqYEmlnaGf7ISXNxxHqM6yLKnYzpcELnF6WBHHZv72JoeDCupeE8Cp0ymBZQr8yU69pjyMULENcRKp7TVHIuCib-9Gmce-wJXDzaDgjKQ0NZ8WV5-hvkGpbxmENnratP4EqsPwjL0/s1600-h/DSC01672.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DtjqYEmlnaGf7ISXNxxHqM6yLKnYzpcELnF6WBHHZv72JoeDCupeE8Cp0ymBZQr8yU69pjyMULENcRKp7TVHIuCib-9Gmce-wJXDzaDgjKQ0NZ8WV5-hvkGpbxmENnratP4EqsPwjL0/s320/DSC01672.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375904162368877762" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#000099;"><b>I'm sailing away with Terri's darling turtle fob! Thanks so very much Terri. </b></span>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-23425070906955216122009-08-30T08:42:00.000-07:002009-08-30T08:57:15.579-07:00Finally caught up!After rinsing my fabric, I was able to get out most of the soda stain - there is still some remnant of it around the edge but that's okay - it won't show. Luckily the threads didn't run but I do think the fabric faded a bit or at least it lost some of it distressed look. That's okay too, and I am going to leave well enough alone! Originally when I saw this pattern I thought of my son Matt graduating from high school and starting college, a whole new chapter in his life. But as I was stitching I thought it a worthy tribute to both my boys so I added Tyler's name as well. I hope they'll always know they have a safe harbor here with Rob and me whenever they should need it.<br /><br />I got a serious case of numb butt yesterday watching all the Ted Kennedy stuff on television and was finally able to catch up. Today will have to be spent catching up on laundry and other chores I neglected yesterday!<br /> <br />Can't wait for the next part!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOo-VucbtqJHKX6Z62DW8RpwJatXxLOKDM80CTVm_8CXU_wWb7SNWLI-0zufp4wm-nYo68Pc5klaR6m9Vk-ZxuA1EMknYOa_tXJB1_Qp-T3PQcvzQ9SIb6BN4yEYb_gntSkG1Nrq5b4F0/s1600-h/100_2257.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOo-VucbtqJHKX6Z62DW8RpwJatXxLOKDM80CTVm_8CXU_wWb7SNWLI-0zufp4wm-nYo68Pc5klaR6m9Vk-ZxuA1EMknYOa_tXJB1_Qp-T3PQcvzQ9SIb6BN4yEYb_gntSkG1Nrq5b4F0/s320/100_2257.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375785838333234786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy35pbC73Nh0O4eosw_dd4x4S84Lr69k2gZzYduupOGLqSMC7Hs-hXQayyCZzd0v3tG3shBWVg2LxEZDFlosrmpMgyMcpK4CdXHYxPACNMuZZMr7z6bfslsQCKq8QSf42vLgvd2N0aMo16/s1600-h/100_2255.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy35pbC73Nh0O4eosw_dd4x4S84Lr69k2gZzYduupOGLqSMC7Hs-hXQayyCZzd0v3tG3shBWVg2LxEZDFlosrmpMgyMcpK4CdXHYxPACNMuZZMr7z6bfslsQCKq8QSf42vLgvd2N0aMo16/s320/100_2255.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375785818914531698" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to post your progress pics - we're here to cheer each other on!<br /><br />Peace,<br />TerriChocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-10236109233002578792009-08-30T05:44:00.000-07:002009-08-30T05:47:05.479-07:00My Part 2 is finally complete!<div>I am slow but at least I'm still making progress. Last night I finished up Part 2. My friend Elizabeth came over to stitch so I got in a good chunk of stitching time. Today I'm going to start Part 3. I can't wait to see more progress because I LOVE how this is coming out!</div><div> </div><div>Stacy</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdSXFgwVVvYzYw5zwRCTZkrbHhM2-O1xevrbwCYBdZ2BwYIib0Ca3w_hiAYXLofXvERarBf1-Js-G1NOsXTtw2A9XOXbV1n92eesLOtQk8eOAfUQx4QepOu9BQ4CRgybV2XFPHEce3w71/s1600-h/Sail+Away+Part+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375737120908529218" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdSXFgwVVvYzYw5zwRCTZkrbHhM2-O1xevrbwCYBdZ2BwYIib0Ca3w_hiAYXLofXvERarBf1-Js-G1NOsXTtw2A9XOXbV1n92eesLOtQk8eOAfUQx4QepOu9BQ4CRgybV2XFPHEce3w71/s320/Sail+Away+Part+2.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09060141147396862256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-73919552891060995392009-08-29T09:39:00.001-07:002009-08-29T09:45:57.981-07:00Lookie at my new fob! And a wee bit of progress...Terri, I think the turtle is PERFECT for me given my rate of stitching lately! I LOVE my new fob! I put them on a pair of silver Dovos with a blue blade which I will use to stitch the rest of this design. I am truly touched by your generosity. The fob is just gorgeous... <div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWGeMizgcobGviDowtP1We_TSkwgBwnFjNHppMyvFvNpJmd-XRBBe4uM9R4eTHzNQoZsh4EdcVAVKI7D-8ShsTSP9BARqJeDF4sDkjpXxg3M-ubNk5gFnr5YGTR3kD68ZEsW2sEIOabLk/s1600-h/IMG_5585.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375426668020179730" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWGeMizgcobGviDowtP1We_TSkwgBwnFjNHppMyvFvNpJmd-XRBBe4uM9R4eTHzNQoZsh4EdcVAVKI7D-8ShsTSP9BARqJeDF4sDkjpXxg3M-ubNk5gFnr5YGTR3kD68ZEsW2sEIOabLk/s320/IMG_5585.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>I'm just on Part 2. But I am LOVING stitching on this. One of my best friends is coming over to stitch today and I plan on getting quite a bit more done. Hoping to wrap up part 2 soon. Here's a picture of my progress with my new beautiful fob!</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XE9rfTVdo7OGqS7gD24zrPqJFxhRq-xUcF82ujGM0JoHZUPpRm6QtpPnXZBDzaqLMdQTrEFropKsOTznVymaOkdKJkIn3z4fsspwdahm8bmVYwG8Ya9GXc4zOT2SRLWcgI2iFsPf2tTn/s1600-h/IMG_5592.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375426678896341938" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XE9rfTVdo7OGqS7gD24zrPqJFxhRq-xUcF82ujGM0JoHZUPpRm6QtpPnXZBDzaqLMdQTrEFropKsOTznVymaOkdKJkIn3z4fsspwdahm8bmVYwG8Ya9GXc4zOT2SRLWcgI2iFsPf2tTn/s320/IMG_5592.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Thank you Terri!!!! BTW - I really, really hope that the soda comes out of your fabric... how horrible... Ugh. I've had good success with spot cleaning with powdered OxyClean. Keep us posted on the outcome.</div><div> </div><div>Stacy</div></div>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09060141147396862256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-3419283593638648082009-08-27T16:38:00.000-07:002009-08-27T16:59:24.515-07:00I must not be livin' right....I have made some progress and felt sure that with a good day of stitchin' tomorrow that I MIGHT catch up. Here's where I was at the end of the day yesterday.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTHEKJXgQdAIIZePI_Mi-difpjW4zFFe7_orm2dnbO6QuaGhfZFjzig8xfmZH8TKqRuHPc86_s-x02A85gnyeSERb97XzFGpNuPhh-wIcGRXe4v4RN2i6PKK0XJ0FIM3EB76BMycoIMJy/s1600-h/100_2252.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTHEKJXgQdAIIZePI_Mi-difpjW4zFFe7_orm2dnbO6QuaGhfZFjzig8xfmZH8TKqRuHPc86_s-x02A85gnyeSERb97XzFGpNuPhh-wIcGRXe4v4RN2i6PKK0XJ0FIM3EB76BMycoIMJy/s320/100_2252.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374793078970410514" /></a><br />I decided to do this in honor of both of my boys and put Tyler's name in the first motif and Matt's name will go in the other big one. I am using an alternative lettering that I really like. Cindy Carter has re-lettered many SB charts and I really like the style. So, I re-did Sail Away in her style. It took me a while to chart it as I did it on graph paper (should have done it in excel) ~ oh well! I can't take any credit it all for the lettering - it's all Cindy! Here's a link to the many charts she has re-done if you're interested.<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562287066fVItwN?start=12">Cynthia's Lettering</a><br /><br /><br />So... anyway, I pulled this beauty out of my stitching bag a little while ago to go hunker down and get something done and this is what I found:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTR10vveD2dZyXx_OTr8an9USKcHHnB6dKa9IcV-3yMcAq8FTCtzshZ5Bb-eyFNVcGb-Vs6Ca1dbDbT64c7WeBdlboCHe91gVfjEmSS3ywiFBFob7hYV8XA2f8MeV0-9G1_kk9ZI1uQAu2/s1600-h/100_2253.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTR10vveD2dZyXx_OTr8an9USKcHHnB6dKa9IcV-3yMcAq8FTCtzshZ5Bb-eyFNVcGb-Vs6Ca1dbDbT64c7WeBdlboCHe91gVfjEmSS3ywiFBFob7hYV8XA2f8MeV0-9G1_kk9ZI1uQAu2/s320/100_2253.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374793088254189938" /></a><br /><br />Nice, huh? I had a soda in my bag which I was sure was sealed tightly but apparently not. I left work in a hurry this afternoon and just tossed it in my bag without thinking. DRATS! What is it with me and wet samplers - remember the tornado and the Friendship Sampler? Anyway, I'll wash it and who knows, maybe it'll be fine. In fact, I may dump some pink tea on it just for fun. More to follow.<br /><br />Keep up the good work all the rest of you! You're doing great and I will catch up sooner or later even if I have to start over! If you still haven't gotten your turtle scissor fob PLEASE let me know. I don't want anyone to not get one!<br /><br />Hugs and Peace to you all,<br />TerriChocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-532171907949298032009-08-27T16:14:00.001-07:002009-08-27T16:20:41.151-07:00my weeks 3 and 4Had some extra stitching time, thanks to accompanying my hubby at his various doctor appointments all day (health scare averted, thank goodness!), so I am all caught up now :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7XT3-XD4ELjQg3ZUqH32fzSD-7eH94nIshrATVu9v8fm2iImIkLkkM0CYK9nKsJ6vAgeNnwgMoqtKTcA8kdgQpZLuC25IhYESTn7LSvbFvQ0AHNaDEXwNzkQR_-nZLKXUaUmGaMsqbHC/s1600-h/IMG_3289.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7XT3-XD4ELjQg3ZUqH32fzSD-7eH94nIshrATVu9v8fm2iImIkLkkM0CYK9nKsJ6vAgeNnwgMoqtKTcA8kdgQpZLuC25IhYESTn7LSvbFvQ0AHNaDEXwNzkQR_-nZLKXUaUmGaMsqbHC/s320/IMG_3289.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374786197978488882" /></a><br /><br />My wonderful fob from Terri arrived this week, it's so gorgeous, I love it! <br />THANK YOU TERRI!! You ROCK!!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625067663427750125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-14013087027364185712009-08-25T19:19:00.000-07:002009-08-25T19:31:38.862-07:00Half way there!Hi again fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">stitchers</span>. It's so nice to see Terri back with us again! (yeah!) There are a lot of you that we have not heard from. How are things going? Are you keeping up? Please let me know if the stitching assignments are too much. We want everyone to be able to finish if they can.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWE5LmDdMOMjdlg6-hhHGz9mGv_oCu71geYJsXaO8GMU_7wMlMSkUm8e-RR3_imk14tn41CgSC0ZnEk6VXWd0lrhu9VcpoMNddYn2vJB4jNiHzj7lK1s1ZpnXNCmdFHk6uvbElymWmT9x7/s1600-h/P8250540.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWE5LmDdMOMjdlg6-hhHGz9mGv_oCu71geYJsXaO8GMU_7wMlMSkUm8e-RR3_imk14tn41CgSC0ZnEk6VXWd0lrhu9VcpoMNddYn2vJB4jNiHzj7lK1s1ZpnXNCmdFHk6uvbElymWmT9x7/s320/P8250540.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374092325322452754" border="0" /></a><br />Without further adieu our assignment this week will be stitching Steps 7, 8, and 9, and the words 2 and 3. <br />Hasn't this been a great <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">piece</span> to stitch so far? I stitched all day on Sunday, but I'm still furiously paddling to catch up to all of you speedy sailors! I don't think I should be the captain of the ship! Have a great week everyone! Don't forget to check in once in a while!Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16099740341363729893noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424556578732951596.post-35719704042780066162009-08-22T17:10:00.000-07:002009-08-22T17:39:33.840-07:00The raft has come ashore!Hi everyone! I know.... it seems I've been lost at sea but I have finally landed on shore and am so glad to be back. I have had the busiest month I can EVER recall. Most of it has been good - but there has been a bit of bad that set me back on my heels a little bit and kept me from stitching/concentrating etc. But, things have finally settled down and I'm ready to set sail (on a very fast boat!). I didn't know when I talked to Loraine about doing this that my August would be so busy but that's the way life goes sometimes, right? I have made and mailed (I think), all but one scissor fob. I mailed 4 today so if you haven't received yours yet, it should arrive this week. However, I still don't have your address, Marjo so please send it to me at rotematy@comcast.net so that I can mail yours out. I'm so sorry for the big delay on mailing some of these. I can't explain how inept I've felt the last several weeks - I just couldn't seem to get done all I needed to do. It is getting better though so I think I'll be back on track shortly. When I decided to make the fobs I wanted them to remind you of our SAL long after we'd completed it. So... the blues, whites and greens of the sea were the primary colors I chose. What better gift from the sea than a pearl so blue and white pearls it was. The turtle is an ocean creature that I love and to me it represents the various speeds with which we all stitch. But, no matter how slowly we do it, we get there eventually. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them for you. Oh, and like pearls from the sea, no two are alike. Here's a picture I took of some of them all hanging together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcxRqPKpI79WTiUGO25G4JoF1Zy-Ss6xO0yNq1lE-5MHlMsr3x-oPxejuoNaNa6AXPGPgV3qYYB-yTHxVkrIdh63nq4hXjU2cqKbqzJy2tZN-heD73atjb8tPcyTyh_BeKTE9-89IwH10/s1600-h/100_2116.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcxRqPKpI79WTiUGO25G4JoF1Zy-Ss6xO0yNq1lE-5MHlMsr3x-oPxejuoNaNa6AXPGPgV3qYYB-yTHxVkrIdh63nq4hXjU2cqKbqzJy2tZN-heD73atjb8tPcyTyh_BeKTE9-89IwH10/s320/100_2116.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372949016159941026" /></a><br /><br />Thank you to dear Loraine who never expected to single handedly be leading this SAL. You are doing a great job, girlfriend and I'm so grateful to you! If I alone had been left to captain this ship, it would surely have S-U-N-K!!!! I am thrilled to be your co-captain and hope you'll continue to steer this vessel as you are truly THE Captain. Everyone has always said I'm more like Julie (the party planner) on the Love Boat than Captain Steubing!. Do you all remember that show?? Anyway, I'm now going to close and go look at all the fabulous progress pictures! Have a great Sunday and a wonderful week! Keep up the good sailing!<br />Peace,<br />TerriChocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.com8