September Gifted Gorgeousness

Well, it's that time again, time to post about our Gifted Gorgeousness.  I don't have too much to show today, it's been a little busy around here these days.  If you don't know what Gifted Gorgeousness is all about, head over to Jo's blog Serendipitous Stitching (Click Here) and you'll be taken to her blog.  There is a tab at the top that will take you to the explanation...and you can sign up to join us in the fun if you wish!  

Now...where to begin?  First off, anything I've stitched from the Just Cross Stitch magazine I consider a gift because I have been gifted the magazine since the premier issue by my husband who renews the subscription each year.  This month I finished Snowflake Sheep by Counting Puddles from the 2023 JCS Ornament Issue.  This was stitched on 28 count Smoke over one.  So cute...and will probably be a gift for someone this year too!  

Next is the gift I'm giving my DIL for Christmas.  This is Chill Out a Dimensions kit that I stitched on 28 count evenweave instead of the included Aida.  I had fun fully finishing this one!  

I finished stitching Fa-La-La-Mingo by Hands on Designs and will give this to my Granddaughter for Christmas...I was going to fully finish it today but ran out of steam (yesterday was a super busy day and I'm still beat!!)  Hopefully by next GG post I'll have it fully finished.  This was stitched on 40 count Nora over two. 

 

I had a lovely surprise when I picked up my Fair entries.  Carina Nebula by Climbing Goat Designs won a prize for Viewers Choice!  I was very pleased that others enjoyed my stitching and I consider that a gift to me.  

I have been working on Sarah Sanderson by The Scarlett House which was a gift from my husband for our 40th Anniversary.  I'm working on 46 count Valley Forge over two.  I can't work on it very long as my eyes go a little crossed after a bit...lol...but I'm loving how it looks.  

I had a couple of finishes this month too.  Joyful Snowman by Dimensions was finished this week, and fully finished today!  I added a few snowflakes to fill out some "dead space", and finished it in this round frame.  I really love how it looks in the frame!  

I've been working on letters that spell out Merry Christmas by Owl Forest Designs.  As I finish stitching them, I've been putting them in these little frames I found on Amazon.  So far I've finished M and E.  Stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki over two.  With a little luck I'll have them finished for Christmas 2025...I just don't see me finishing them in time for this Christmas.  These are fun to stitch.  

I guess that's all that I have for this one.  I have a couple of trips coming up (my birthday is coming up and my husband has some time off awards he needs to use so...)  I'm not sure where or when, but we are planning some time to ourselves before the newest addition to our family arrives.   My son will be participating in a 5K run soon, so we hope to go cheer him on...which happens to be near a Needlework store...hope springs eternal that I'll get some retail therapy in while we are away!  And than the new Grandbaby will arrive just before Thanksgiving.  Whew!!  Yesterday was our Birthday Celebration for Little Miss Sassy Pants who turned 3 last week.  We had a family day at the Baltimore Zoo with her Mom and Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Cousins, Grammy, Gigi and Pap.  We had a picnic, walked all over the zoo and just had a great time.  She told everyone she saw that it was her Birthday and that she was now 3.  Haha.  Maybe next time I'll post some pictures of our day.  Till then stay safe, and Happy Stitching!    

I love to go a wandering...

I love to go a wandering...and this time I went solo!  According to my GPS it was 467 miles one way.  While it took 8 hours to go north, it took 9 hours to come back.  Road construction was part of the issue but I also made a few extra stops on the way home.  I also hit rush hour around Baltimore and road closure issues around Harrisburg due to a Trump rally.  Anyway, I was gone 8 days...and other than the drive, I enjoyed every second of it!

I even got to spend some time Cross Stitching!  I finished Fa-La-La-Mingo by Hands on Designs stitched on 40 count Nora (a limited edition by Grace Notes Fabric) over two.  Loved every stitch!

I went to visit my long time friend that I met in 3rd grade and though we've lived apart many, many, MANY years ... lol ... we have remained good friends all these years.  She really is a chosen sister.

As many of you know, things are about to get super busy here in a little while as grandbaby two will make an appearance in November.  We have been working to get their house in order (though I missed a big "paint the walls" endeavor while I was away) we have been sorting and packing baby clothes, gathering furniture, and other things.  So...if I wanted to see my friend I was going to have to go when I did.  

I booked a room at a local B&B there and off I went.  I felt truly pampered all week long!  The breakfasts were phenomenal with bacon and eggs one morning, blueberry pancakes with REAL Maple Syrup) and French toast on other mornings.  Always fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, and bananas), yogurt and cereal.  Quite the spread! 

My friend and I like to go to flea markets so we visited a bunch and I found several treasures.

Some were for the new baby...

Some were for Miss Sassy Pants who's birthday is right around the corner...

Some were for framing...

Some were for finishing...

Some were for the kids...

And some were for yummmmmm!  Honestly there is nothing like maple products from Northern NY!!

I have to say, I had such a wonderful time, it was hard to say goodbye.  But I packed up my bags and rode off into the sunset.  I did miss my family, but I'll miss that peaceful spot by the river where my friend lives.  Until next year!  I look forward to my next adventure, Ms. D!

Thanks for stopping by...I hope you didn't mind the show...Happy Stitching!