Hi friends! I finished all the stitching on my Mystery SAL.
You can find this free pattern
HERE. I stitched this on mystery 32ct linen, two over two using DMC.
I have been working on my mom's ornament this weekend. Here is my progress.
When Henry and I visited the nursing home this Saturday, I met a new friend. Now that is not unusual, we meet plenty of new, elderly friends. This sweet, older woman, I believe her name is Marjorie, was flagging us down from across the dining hall. Henry and I cannot enter the dining hall, so her sweet friend Ellie wheeled her to us. Marjorie was so excited to see us and hold Henry. She is a poodle lover! The first thing she told me was, "Oh, I love poodles!" Ah, a smart woman. ;) Marjorie has owned three different miniature poodles. All "ladies". ;) What fun to talk poodles with her.
We had a sunny, warm 65º day yesterday! Now that is a treat for November. So I weeded the garden just a bit more. There is always weeding to do, isn't there?!
Well I am bracing myself for increased pain this week. We are to have rain most every day this week. I will hide out inside and stitch a lot! Not so bad after all. ;)
Thank you for stopping by today my friends. I am so glad you did!
Sin separates, while prayer unites.
Stitching and praying,
Vickie
31 comments:
It's always nice to meet new friends. Congrats on a very cute finish! Your ornie is sure taking shape, a Christmas angel? Don't tire yourself out weeding, take care:)
O dear, wrong weather, take care!
Your stitches are so nice!
Have a nice day & Dutch waves across the ocean,
Carolien
Good morning, Vickie! That little hedgehog is so cute, excellent job! I like the look of your mom's ornament. That is a beautiful shade of red.
It is always nice to meet "new friends". I've found that animals break down barriers faster than almost anything, except maybe grocery shopping!! I get into a lot of conversations at the grocery store. LOL
Have a wonderful day...don't over do it out in the garden!!
Love the finish -- so so cute! How fun that you and Henry met another poodle lover at the home! Hope the weather doesn't make your pain worse.
Such a cute hedgehog, nice stitching. New start looks beautiful too.
I'm sure your poodle chat with Majorie was the highlight of her weekend.
xxx
That's one adorable mystery SAL.
I'm sure that made your new friends day, what good therapy
What a cute little hedgehog! And the red ornament is coming along nicely.
I guess you poodle lovers have a secret radar to identify each other (or a not so secret poodle by your side). That was a nice moment for your and your new buddy.
What a cute hedgehog!!! Looks so sweet, well done!
Oh,I love your little hedgehog,thank you for the link,Vickie.
A lovely little finish. The hedgehog is very cute.
Wonderful progress on your ornament.
Greetings, Manuela
Aw, your little hedgehog is so cute!
Such a lovely finish! I am now doing the back stitching on mine. Update soon with photos. :) What ornament are you making for your Mom? I love it. Awww sweet lady...of course she likes Poodles, they are just too cute to not like. Blessings always sweet friend.
It's nice that they had such a nice conversation with the Poodle lover , you have so sweeten their day . Attention for the elderly often so important and all too often we take our younger too little time . Your hedgehog is so sweet , I like him a lot . The beginning of the ornament I like very well. Let's see how it goes .
I embrace you
Sincerely Your Sandra
Cute little hedgehog!
Vickie: I am so happy Henry is a good baby and I bet he loves to be held by everyone, if I had a dog I too would go to retirement homes.
Love the ornament you are making for your Mother such a striking color, I look forward to seeing it finished.
That hedgehog is a sweety so cute.
Happy Thanksgiving
Catherine
That little hedgehog is so cute! And nice progress on your mom's ornament. I bet your new friend was thrilled to meet Henry:) Hopefully your pain won't be too bad this week.
It always heartwarming to meet people that like dogs! :o)
I love your mystery SAL piece and your Mum's ornie piece is coming along beautiful :o)
I do hope the weather doesn't cause you too much pain - I will try and send you some our sun from downunder!
Hugs xx
What a sweet hedgehog we have a big one in our garden , he is still around with this mild weather.
We are also having wet weather this week.
Hope your pain won't be too bad , hugs.
I just love those hedgehog designs, Vickie--your finish is especially cute! And I know your mom will love the red ornament :)
I suppose poodle lovers are like cross-stitchers--you never run out of things to talk about together! I love that your little Henry brightens the lives of the nursing home residents :)
Oh what a swwet hedgehog stitching. I love it. Your red ornament is going to be amazing too. It will be a lovely present for your mom.
I hope your pain is better today, please take care of yourself!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs
Hilda
The hedgehog is such a fun design. Your ornament looks like it will be a winner for your Mum.
Beautiful stitching! Congrats on your new finish, he's so cute!
The hedgehog is really cute and thank you for the link. My craft partner's husband is a hedgehog nut and this will make a terrific little ornament for him.
You obviously made Marjorie's day went she got to spend time with Henry. I remember when my mom was in care, there was a lady who used to bring her cat in every week and for mom that was the highlight of the whole week.
Don't overdo!
That hedgehog is too cute! And your mom's ornament is lovely
How fun to visit at the nursing home. It means so much to them and I know they love seeing Henry, too!
Hi Vicky, Thank you for your kind reaction to my stitched ornaments. I just found out where to buy them: in a 1 dollar store! So if you like, I can sent a heart, start and christmastree to you. Wouldn't that be fun? You can reach me at deborduurvrouw @ gmail.com (but without the spaces.Greets, Nienke
Oh yes, it's a hedgehog, and a really sweet one playing around in all these fall leaves. That was a nice mystery, wasn't it?
cute Stitching ♥
So nice of you visit the nursing hom with a poodle-I am sure you are a rel blessing to them.Cute stitching!1 My friend is recovering the very serious conditions she had and after being at hospital for two weeks sheis at home now.Praise the Lord !
Your stitching is so beautiful and on 32 ct. I am in awe of that. I love the red you are using on the ornament. Take care now.
What a cute mystery SAL. So sweet of you to visit Marjorie with Henry.
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