Angel Update

Dear friends,
Thank goodness for grandmothers! I finally had some help figuring out this backstitching thing that has been pestering me on and off everyday. Managed to get a little done to the top of the project. Sorry for the horrible quality of the picture. It is a little dark, but it's the only picture I managed to get so far.

We've been out of the house, a miracle I know, for the past two nights. A couple we know have birthdays a day apart from each other (Tuesday and Wednesday), so we got to go out to dinner with them at Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings.
We had tons of good food and fabulous company!
Unfortunately, I now have to pretend I want to be at work... so until later...
Happy stitching, happy living!

Backstitching

Dear friends,
For as much as I would like to post a picture of the backstitching progress on the Angel of Christmas, I cannot.
My camera, aka my phone, and my computer are fine. My backstitching experience, however, is severely lacking. As in I have no idea how to follow the line. I do know the basic concept of backstitching just not how many squares to go or if I can stitch between the holes on Aida.
Needless to say I am so confused so any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Angel of Christmas

Dear friends,
Thrilled to report that I have finally finished all the little X's and have started on the backstitching!!
I will have photos tomorrow on the progress!

Motorcycle Mania

Dear friends,
We, as in my DB, are now the proud owners of yet another Harley. I must say, it is in very good condition for being an '83, however with a loose rear fender I was not able to join in on the inaugural ride. Something about how it would probably snap off if my skinny hind end sat on it.
In other news, my Mom purchased a Shark steam mop for me and set pickup at my Walmart. I cannot WAIT to go get it. Strange I know, but I have been dying to purchase one. The house we moved into when we came to KY has nothing but wood floors. Zero carpet. Which makes perfect sense since we had just purchased a brand new vacuum about 2 months before we left AR. That house had next to nothing but carpet. Go figure.
I will have to "review" this bad boy over the weekend if I don't get a wild hair and try using it tonight.
There has been no progress to speak of on the Angel of Christmas. Disheartening, but the new shed had to be purchased and put together to house the growing motorcycle collection.
Provided my plans go as they are laid out, there will also be a viewing of Heaven is for Real at some point this weekend. Not something I think DB will sit down long enough to watch, so it will have to be done while he is at work, which is fine by me. The furry ones and I will have a movie afternoon with a little stitching thrown in there somewhere. There's a ton of organizing I do need to get done this weekend but we shall see how far we make it!

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Movie Review and Update

Dear friends,
Finally made our "date night" on Saturday. We went to watch the new Transformers movie (missed seeing it in 3D unfortunately) and I must say I was slightly disappointed in the story line. The graphics were amazing as usual but it seemed to lack the flow the first 3 movies had. When the story first starts, you feel like you've missed out on something and it never fully describes how things got to the point they're at. Probably has something to do with the fact that none of the original actors bothered to have any part of this film.
I did enjoy the movie despite its flaws and will more than likely add it to my collection when it is released on DVD.
The previews for Hercules did catch my attention, yet I doubt I'll get to see that one until it's on DVD. We don't typically make it to the theater and I am more than happy to watch most movies from the comfort of my couch. I do normally watch at least one movie a week however since we've moved I haven't had a chance. One of my grand plans for the week does consist of visiting our local rental store to see what they have and actually set up an account so I can start watching all the releases I've missed in the past 3 months. Needless to say I have quite a bit of catching up to do.
On another note, the Angel of Christmas is coming along nicely. I would say there are about 100 stitches left before all the little details must begin... backstitching, french knots, etc. I am so thrilled she has been coming along so nicely and can not wait to see this piece finished. It will feel nice to finally have something finished since I seem to be the queen of starting a million projects and taking my sweet time to finish them!

Soon I will be trying my hand at matting and framing my own piece! I figure it's well worth the money I'll spend getting supplies since it will allow me to frame so many things for a fraction of the cost it would take if I had it done for me. What can I say, I am cheap :)
That's all for the moment folks!
Happy stitching, happy living!

July TUSAL

It's that time! Wish I could stay longer but the movie theater is calling my name!!

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Dog Days of Summer

Dear friends,
I awoke this morning to a missing GSD who is so aptly named Brick, as in he's as thick as......
He decided to somehow open the gate and take a stroll around the neighborhood. We did finally find him and bring him back home, in one piece, and all is once again right with the world.
With such a hectic week I, unfortunately have no update on the Angel of Christmas.
I am however pleased to show you my new clock!! Purchased from Hobby Lobby, one of my all time favorite stores.

It reminds me of the Salvador Dali painting that my mom used to have as a magnet on our fridge growing up.
I absolutely love it!! Hopefully I will have a chance to stitch some more this weekend. Must get through my Saturday appointments first. Plus tonight is supposed to be "date night" and I am beyond ready to go see the new Transformers movie. Seems like I've missed my chance to see it in 3D around here, but I still want to see it! I will have to update you tomorrow on my own review. Never trust the critics! Ha.
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Happy stitching, happy living!