I have heard many good things about writer Ann Patchet. I read her book "Run". I would have to say that it was a pretty good book. The story of a family that is broken apart from complications in their lives and how it is brought back together in a whole new way. How two deaths could change the course for two members of that family. It's a good read.

HAPPY NEW YEARS Everyone!! I had to work but made it home before it turned midnight. Watched some TV, had a Mike's Hard Spiced Beverage with some chips and dip.


Another pic of the Floss exchange for my bday. Thank you Diane and Lisa at SNS2. On the left is Scarlet Red and Grecian Gold from Sampler Threads. On the right are two limited edition flosses from Sampler Threads.

Thanks Ladies.

These are the last but not least ( days 10, 11, and 12) of the 12 Days of Christmas from the Stitchers Circle. The cardinal is a embrodiered linen. It is so pretty. I was looking for something to put on my shelf in the kitchen. The little ball is a charm that I have put on my camera case. And Mr. Teddy is a pin.

It was a great exchange. Thanks Flo for everything.

I have joined the Birthday Floss Exchange for the stitching group SNS2. My birthday is Dec. 28th. This arrived today. It is from Cal. Two specialty threads. They are Limited Edition from Sampler Threads and Moon Glow from The Caron Collection. Thank you so much Cal. It made my day!

Wowsers it has been a while since I posted. I guess I have just been busy. Not much stitching but in some Christmas exchanges. I wanna thank Diane and Flo for making it a great holiday season. Also for my friends of from the group SNS2 for the postcards and xmas card exchanges.

The above pics are from the 12 Days of Christmas from the Stitchers Circle. I wish it did not have to end. ;) There are a couple more days of presents. Cannot wait till tomorrow.

The top right sided pic is my "Secret Santa" from Diane. Very nice exchange.

I have been studying and working extra hours. Chemistry is my subject as of right now. I have read that it is the hardest CLEP test. Please send good thoughts my way as I work on this one. Please everyone have a safe and joyous holiday season if I do not post again before Christmas.

Retreat Projects/Classes

These are the projects that Cindy and her staff helped us with. That little fob took more time than it looks but it was fun to make and complete. The pretty square that I started was a little tricky but once I got used to the pattern of the long stitches I was workin hard.This is the one with the ribbon in it. I did not even try and start the other two but the cupcake has some velvet, beads, and a fluffy type of thread. It will be great to be stitching on it in the dead of winter and a nice cup of tea by myside. The "All Hearts" piece will also be a learning experiance. I am not sure what but keep the brain active....has to be learnin something everyday.

Tulsa Fall Retreat

These are pics I took at the retreat. The group picture was the winners of the stitching competition. We were all invited to compete. There also was a name tag competition. I will be more prepared for the next one. The single lady in the one picture is Cindy. She owns the stitching store that ran the retreat. There is a medium size refrig behind her and that was stocked with pop and water. And on the table that she is standing by always had food on it for us to snack on. Our accommodations were excellent. They were cabins with 4 rooms with 2 double beds. It had a large table, a couch, and more chairs. There was a TV, microwave, and a small frig in the cabin. Very clean. The retreat started on Friday night and last till noon on Sunday. There were 4 classes. The classes had many different stitches to learn and different mediums. I am learning to stitch with ribbon and velvet. I picked up a tool to make sure that the ribbon and velvet lay flat on the surface. I even bought some q-snaps. Oh my gosh. I LOVE them. I met some really nice ladies and we are planning to meet at the spring retreat.