Finishing, just in time!!

I've been so busy the past few weeks.  I love my family, but there are times it's a little overwhelming...haha.  I've been dealing with schedule changes and emergencies and my life is a little chaotic right now.  We attended the ballgame last Thursday, then we were woken up early Saturday morning with a call that Heather was heading to the Emergency Room with severe abdominal pain, so we quickly scrambled to collect the girls while Ben went to sit with Heather at the hospital.  She was released several hours later and now we wait to see if they can find the cause of her pain.  The girls were here most of the day.  Then because of the spring break schedule, I had Miss Q on Monday and will have her again on Thursday.  Then we will be having an egg hunt and making brunch on Sunday.  Miss Q will be here again on Tuesday.  No rest for the wicked they always say.  Whew...I'm exhausted!

Last Saturday Little Miss Sassy Pants saw some patterns I had printed to make for Easter (but kind of abandoned the hope because we've been so crazy busy) and saw three that she just HAD to have...haha.  I can't resist those beautiful eyes so I've been stitching like crazy.  Yesterday I was able to finish stitching them and got them all fully finished just in the nick of time!  The first three are freebies from Shannon Christine Designs.  

First is Cotton stitched on 32 count Fleur over two and finished into a Hobby Lobby frame.

Next is Flower Bunny stitched on 32 count Fleur over two and finished into a Hobby Lobby frame.

The third is Easter Delivery stitched on 36 count Edinburgh Raw with Mini Dots over two and finished into a frame I found at Target.

I also finshed Tetelestai by Quaint Rose Needlearts stitched on 25 count tea dyed jobelan over one with Cranberry Belle Soie silk.  I framed this with a frame I found in the clearance bin at Hobby Lobby.  I really love how this one turned out.  

I guess that's all the news for today.  I hope you all are enjoying the change of seasons wherever you are.  The trees are blossoming and the flowers are blooming, it's like the world is awakening.  It's a lovely time of year here in the Mid-Atlantic.  Happy Spring and happy stitching!

   

Opening Day

Another family tradition has been celebrated.  Since Ben was a little boy we have been going to Opening Day for the Orioles and it has become a tradition.  Our two granddaughters have been going to Opening Day since they were born.  It's always a fun time and I'm happy to say Little Miss Q was so good and able to stay for the whole game.  Best of all it was a WIN!!  Here are a few pictures from our day...

Tetelestai

I've had this pattern in my stash for a while.  I decided I really wanted to finish it for this Easter.  I'm running out of time AND I have my youngest granddaughter twice next week.  

The name of this pattern by Quaint Rose Needlearts is Tetelestai.  I'm stitching it on 28 count tea dyed lugana over one using Cranberry Belle Soie silk.  I love stitching on this!!  I still have a lot more to do, but hopefully I'll have it finished in time.

I wanted to share something about the Greek word Tetelestai.  You can find this word only twice in the Bible  John 19:28 and John 19:30.  It means "It is finished".  It has three separate  meanings depending on where and how it is used.  

In the court it means you are innocent.

In business it means your debt has been paid.

In war it means total victory.

There are other words Jesus could have used for the first two meanings, but for the total victory in war, this is the only word he could have used.  When I recently heard this explained to me it gave me chills.  Words are important, and these have special meaning for those who believe.  I'm grateful for His sacrifice and the certainty that we can have that we will one day join Him in heaven.  

Did you know you need a savior?  For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.  Romans 2:23  

Do you know what the consequence of sin is?  "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23

Do you know there is a solution to the separation?  "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinncrs, Christ died for us."  Romans 5:8

Have you asked Him into your heart?  "That is thou shalt confess with they mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, though shalth be saved."  Romans 10:19

You can know for certain that we are saved from the consequences of our sins.  "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."  Romans 10:13  

He can change your life in ways you never could imagine.  Knowing Him gives us purpose, encouragement, and hope.  Easter is a reminder that we have a savior and His name is Jesus. 

  

It's been a while...

Hi Folks!  I know I've been a bit quiet lately.  I've had a lot going on.  I've been watching our granddaughters a lot lately (and the wear me out!!  LOL) but it's great spending time with them.  It doesn't leave a lot of room for cross stitching however.

I have been working on a few things I can't show online just yet, but I did manage to finish the stitching portion of Peppermint Candy by Blackberry Lane Designs.  This is the front half of an ornament.  I don't have the beads or the button pack yet, but I thought I'd show you what I have done so far.  It's stitched on 32 count Gingerbread fabric over two.  That's all I'm able to show at the moment.  

I'm looking for what to stitch next while I wait for the buttons to arrive.  So many choices...haha.  Before I leave, I'm going to ask for an unspoken prayer.  Nothing to worry about really, but not something I want to put out there in cyberspace.  Thank you in advance, I know the Lord has already created a plan.  I'm just losing patience...haha.  Happy Stitching everyone! 

American Flag is finished!

Good Morning!  It's been a whirl wind around here lately.  Mother Nature has been throwing curves all over the place!  We went from a record high of 86 degrees yesterday with the windows wide open to tornado, severe thunderstorms and wind warnings last night to a projected low of 26 degrees and a 100 percent chance of rain/snow today.  What is it they say about Maryland weather?  If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes...haha.  The past 24 hours has proved that true.  

In other news...I have another finish.  This is American Flag by Aysegul Tastepe stitched on 36 count black over one.  I started this on Christmas Day 2025.  It has 7,600 stitches and though challenging it was a fun stitch.  

I had Ms. Q here yesterday.  My goodness that girl keeps me hopping.  She is walking now, so I'm constantly keeping her away from things she shouldn't be near...stairs in particular.  She can really move!  Haha!!  Thankfully she still takes naps so I get a little respite during the day.  

One more thing...I follow Victoria Samplers on Facebook and started hearing buzz about a book that Thea Dueck had written.  She is a designer and owner of Victoria Samplers (I just love her designs).  Well I just love a good mystery book so I thought why not?  

You can get a copy of the book on Amazon or even download a Kindle version of it.  I've been making it last by reading a chapter before bed each night.  It's hard to put it down after one chapter...haha.  I'm really enjoying it!  Of course there is embroidery involved, and an LNS, and takes place in the town that Thea lives in.  Now I want to visit!!  Just thought I'd throw that out there.  

Ok, I'm off to pick up something to stitch today.  I hope you all are safe wherever you are.  Happy Stitching!

Floss Boss Fight Club

I know, weird title right?  LOL!!  Well I was invited to join a Facebook group called The Stitching Shack (The Stitching Social Club) by a long time Facebook friend a while ago.  Just recently they organized a Floss Boss Fight Club.  I was lumped in a group called Granny Stitchface (Too old to care, too fast to stop).  I'm not sure how much I liked being called a Granny (even though I am a granny...I prefer Gigi...lol)  Anyway, we were to post beginning pictures, the stitch count and ending pictures over the past weekend.  I accomplished 1890 stitches total for the weekend stitching on American Flag.  Whew!  Here are before and after pictures.  

I'm pleased with my progress.  Once the flags on either side are done, there is an eagle on the top and that is all that is left of this piece to stitch.  I can't wait to get it all done.  While I'm enjoying the process, it's difficult to stitch on black...not to mention it's over one.  haha  

I'll be working on some gifts soon, so I won't have as much to post.  Or maybe I'll throw a few "smalls" in there so I'll have something I can show until I send these gifts out.  If you don't hear too much from me, don't worry...I'll just have my head down stitching.  Take care, and Happy Stitching! 

Remember these pieces?

I had to look way back to 2024 to find out when I started these.  Do you remember when I started these letters that spelled out Merry Christmas?  Yeah, it's been a while!  LOL  I started stitching these on August 25, 2024 during the Summer Olympic challenge.  I had hoped to finish them up in 2025 but as usual I got a little sidetracked...haha.  I decided this was the year, and stitched one of the letters during the Winter Olympic challenge.  Once I finished Let Freedom Ring, I decided I would try to finish them this week.  And I did!  I had to stay up until midnight a couple of nights...haha but they aer finished now.  I love how they made every letter different, unique, and so sparkly with the gold entwined in the letters.  Whew!  Maybe this will be the year I get a lot of my UFO's and WIPs finished!  The designer is Owl Forest Embroidery.  These were stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki over two.  There are all together 20,362 stitches in these letters.  I'm so happy to have them finally finished!  

I still haven't decided what to work on today.  Do I start something new?  Do I work on a UFO?  Decisions, decisions...and if you've been following me for a while you'll know I'm terrible at making decisions.  Haha  

Ok, I've putttered long enough.  Time to get productive.  What's in your hoop today?  Happy Stitching!