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Friday, August 21, 2015

Bringing Home The Goods

Hi friends! I did not finish Mom's Garden as I had planned to. Busy getting last minute things done. Madeleine had her first day of school yesterday. She is a high school senior now.

I think Mr. toad got mad I took his picture. He has moved residence. That is alright. I will have to pick the squash soon and he would have moved on anyways.

We went to State Fair Park on Tuesday. We brought home my needlework.

This is the first time in my life I have had a first or second place ribbon for anything. :)

I finished reading Malice at the Palace by Rhys Bowen. I enjoyed the mystery, even though I figured out who committed the crime right away. I had to do a bit of historical royal research afterwards. I was unsure of who reigned when and why. Especially when the author changed characters names.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! We will be having a birthday party for Brian, my brother Jonathan and my brother Michael on Sunday at my mom's.

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him.
Lamentations 3:25
 
Stitching and praying,
Vickie
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31 comments:

  1. ManuelaAugust 21, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Wonderful stitching.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Manuela

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  2. Angela TuckerAugust 21, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Good morning, Vickie! PARTY AT MOM'S!!!! I hope you have a a wonderful weekend. :-)

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  3. BrigitteAugust 21, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Now you have your wonderful pieces home again and they will take pride of place at a special spot in your home.
    Have fun next Sunday at the birthday party!

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  4. Sweet SueAugust 21, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    sending warmest congrats on your ribbons sweet friend, very deserving, well done:)

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  5. CarolAugust 21, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Your ribbons are so well-deserved, Vickie! They may have been the first ribbons you won, but they won't be the last :)

    Hope Madeleine has a wonderful senior year!

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  6. KimMAugust 21, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Congrats on your winnings - and best wishes to Madeline and her senior year!
    xxx

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  7. ALICE MARGAUXAugust 21, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Congratulations on your first and second ! Well done your stitching is so beautiful. Sunny Greetings from New Orleans , Alice

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  8. VickiAugust 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    So cool to see your ribbons! Congratulations on a job well done.

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  9. Dani - tkdchickAugust 21, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Your ball is amazing and certainly deserved a ribbon!

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  10. HoneybeeAugust 21, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    YAAAAY on your ribbons! I love that little mushroom so much... remember when you first posted it!

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  11. BeaAugust 21, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Nice to see your stitching and your ribbons together. They are both fantastic pieces.

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  12. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    To admire your wonderful work again is perfect . You deserved to win , simply unique and special. You notice I adore again ...
    Wish you a good time
    Greetings Sandra

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  13. TerriAugust 21, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Congratulations on the ribbons! You deserve it! Who is the designer for the ball? I love it and your modifications!!!

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  14. KarynAugust 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    I just love your entry finishes, Vickie, and felt such pride all over again seeing them home with their ribbons...Congrats, again, dear friend <3
    Enjoy your weekend, and family visit on Sunday.
    Hugs
    Ma

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  15. AnnieAugust 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Honestly, if you had not come home with ribbons for those fabulous pieces, I would have gone after those judges myself! Enjoy your finishes and your ribbons! They definitely deserve pride of place in your home.

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  16. The Knitting Cross StitcherAugust 21, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful stitching ..lovely to see your ribbons by the side.I love your ball.
    Have a lovely weekend partying.

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  17. gracieAugust 21, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Well done with the awards.

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  18. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameAugust 21, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Look at those ribbons!

    Have a good party weekend, make sure the Senior doesn't have a party hangover for the new term though LOL

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  19. Dotty's DaughterAugust 21, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    What a lovely post, well done you, the toadstool is beautiful. Maria xx

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  20. BarbaraAugust 21, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    I'm so happy that you received your ribbons. Both of the items are just stunning.
    Blessings

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  21. MargaretAugust 21, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Hooray for your ribbons! So so cool1 Amazing that Madeleine is a senior in high school now. Your baby -- how did that happen? Happy brithday to the birthday boys!

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  22. ChristinaAugust 22, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Congrats on your ribbons!!

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  23. JustineAugust 22, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Great to see your finishes again with their well-deserved ribbons. I am still drooling over the gorgeous pink, white and brown colours together.

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  24. LumiruusuAugust 22, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    The both stichings were wll worth of the prizes :)

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  25. MaggeeAugust 22, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Love seeing the Quaker ball! It is exquisite! Birthdays are prevalent in August in my family too!

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  26. Jackie's StitchesAugust 22, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Congratulations on your ribbons! I'm not surprised at all-both pieces are just stunning!

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  27. gominamAugust 22, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Again, congrats on your well-deserved win:) They're both stunning esp with these closeup shots. Enjoy the celebration;)

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  28. JulieAugust 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Well deserved ribbons, such beautiful work you did on both projects.
    Good luck to your daughter in her studies.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 24, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    beautiful work

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  30. Vonna PfeifferAugust 24, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    I'm so proud of you and your beautiful ribbons! YAY!!!

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  31. RanaeAugust 25, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Two beautiful finished, I just love both of them, congrats on the ribbons, well deserved

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The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you. Numbers 6:25