tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72512151500369452662012-02-02T08:27:05.524-05:00~~ Needle In Hand ~~Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.comBlogger3221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-49242357106504325472012-01-28T09:21:00.000-05:002012-01-28T09:21:34.473-05:00TuSAL and FriendsHey, Friends!We had the first New Moon of 2012 last week, and I’m just getting our first TuSAL posted, but did take the photo that day (not that there is a lot of difference now)! Once again, it will be in the right sidebar over thereà. Today (Friday) I had a nice treat – some of the girls I’ve come to know from PALS were taking a road trip today, and they traveled down this way to visit StitchCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-61923996762550154532012-01-22T10:54:00.001-05:002012-01-22T10:58:47.928-05:00No Snow HereHey, Friends!Have you been seeing the snow of all our stitching friends? Judy commented that my sidebar thermometer stated that it was 71 degrees (the thermometer was wrong) and it was snowing at her home. It still is, by the way, and beautiful. The outlook isn’t so positive around these parts this year (February?). But if you want to see some lovely snow, grab a big cuppa something hot and Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-80353314836889970572012-01-16T11:17:00.011-05:002012-01-16T14:07:35.273-05:00Second FinishHey, Friends!As I had hoped, I finished my second 2012 project yesterday, and so without further ado:
It’s The Good Huswife’s Sarah Seifer 1826. She’s stitched on 36ct R-R Gold Finch, using the recommended DMC fibers with these exceptions: The alphabet is 924, the Name is 3371, and the birth date is 3011. This was such a fun project – I loved every stitch, but when I took the photo, realized Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-39314899516169487102012-01-14T12:44:00.000-05:002012-01-14T12:44:13.674-05:00January Wins and FindsHey, Friends!The new year has commenced, and it has been much the same. I’ve been stitching away, but want to wait to show you the progress when it’s closer to completion. Hopefully that won’t be too long since we have a long weekend! I'm going to leave this packaged until ready to work on it, so sorry for the glare. Remember that I was the winner of a prize from Nancy at Victorian Motto? Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-55895131018847428382012-01-03T23:38:00.000-05:002012-01-03T23:38:40.443-05:00First FinishHey, Friends!
As we all think, where did the time go? It’s back to work in the morning, and I’ve just finished processing for tonight. I certainly could have used another week off, but I finished up my first 2012 piece today. It is Primitive Angel head (stone) from Country Rustic. The linen is a small ornie piece (35 or 36ct) from Hand Dyed Fibers using DMC 844. It was fairly quick and fun toCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-40461249256971762562012-01-01T10:07:00.001-05:002012-01-01T12:46:53.532-05:00Happy New Year!Hey, Friends!
…and so, here we are at the end of 2011. Two significant losses made it sorrowful, so I’m glad it has passed and we’re on to another new year. How did you wind up the old year? Did you rock with Ryan, Dick, and GaGa? For me it was stitching. The final stitches of 2011 were placed to finish ‘Jingle all the Way’ by The Scarlett House (Tanya). Man alive, were those snowflakes everCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-60791470643371288992011-12-29T16:11:00.001-05:002011-12-30T10:24:11.648-05:00Short UpdateHey, Friends!Sitting with a cuppa is so easy and brings so much pleasure using the Keurig coffee maker DS gave me. I was planning to go out today to take for exchange a couple of things and a bit of business, but stitching is so much more fun!I couldn’t resist stitching the BBD ‘Joy’ RAC I received before Christmas with those gorgeous Belle Soile silks – wonderful, almost fluffy. See the plansCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-40556964152289445282011-12-26T14:52:00.000-05:002011-12-26T14:52:28.699-05:00Final 2011 TuSALHey, Friends!Dropping in to say it was a very nice Christmas – thanks to all of you for your Merry Wishes, and to my dear mom and son who made it bearable. They both seemed pleased with their gifts, and I most certainly was. DS got me a Keurig coffee maker that is totally nice! Mom asked for some hints, so I asked for the cubby as seen on Diane’s LHN blog from Pottery Barn. DS used the tools I Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-43176848404451633532011-12-22T17:56:00.000-05:002011-12-22T17:56:23.247-05:00Merry Christmas
Hey, Friends!Whew – I’ve been out running around in the drizzling rain – taking Mom to get her hair done and the last of her grocery shopping. I picked up the mail, and what to my wondering eyes should appear… a wonderful RAK that came from Needlecraft Corner. It’s the kit for Blackbird Designs “Joy” ornament in the 2011 Just Cross Stitch ornament magazine. Of course I have that page tabbedCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-22118771225537853102011-12-18T10:39:00.000-05:002011-12-18T10:39:24.853-05:00Wrinkles and a BirthdayHey, Friends!
DS came up for the weekend to celebrate my birthday, and we went to Mom’s for potato soup and cheese biscuits. He got me a luscious set of sheets in cranberry (love that red)! I've been sleeping soundly! Mom got me a sweater and a ‘little piece’ of money – and she treated us to dinner at Red Lobster last night. In celebration fashion, I had an appointment to get my hair trimmedCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-90279652270409611432011-12-11T10:13:00.000-05:002011-12-11T10:13:03.029-05:00DecemberHey, Friends!Here we are approaching Winter Break from work. I found out I have to work two days longer, but at least it will be on call from home. It does give me a chance to have a couple of Friday’s off that I wasn’t expecting. That’s a very nice and unexpected benefit. So… what was I stitching last time? Did I show it to you? Let’s see… Yes, I added the year to the Season of Giving and Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-63320339993295243662011-11-25T10:52:00.002-05:002011-11-27T09:46:38.506-05:00OnwardHey, Friends! I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Here it came and went, as holidays do, and it was fine. You remember that Mom is back to work now, so Thanksgiving is another work day for her and today, Friday, both she and DS are working. Since our time together was limited, there was no mention of our losses this year - my rationale was to prevent emotions from affecting appetites –Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-55922038834459378222011-11-23T13:43:00.000-05:002011-11-23T13:43:10.098-05:00Happy ThanksgivingHey, Friends!Happy Thanksgiving
I hope you’re being more focused in your preparations for Thanksgiving than I am. I’ve done a little of this and that, but I don’t want to get with the program and finish. What, you ask? Cleaning, grocery shopping, and cooking. I’ve had lots more fun stash shopping online!I did finish Merry Skating – LHN Ornament on28ct Monoco over one. Mine always have a bit Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-73339018318665724942011-11-19T09:11:00.004-05:002011-11-20T14:44:17.636-05:00ThankfulHey, Friends!I am thankful for each and every one and wish you all a fulfilling Thanksgiving season. On my agenda is planning the menu and shopping (I did already buy the turkey), cleaning house, and cooking. But you know those tasks don’t usually stop me from stitching… Finished a couple of Little House Needleworks Ornaments on28ct Monoco. I love these little ornies stitched over one. I Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-48642291942700101992011-11-12T11:07:00.001-05:002011-11-13T07:47:31.647-05:00November
11.13.11 updated to add finished pic
Hey, Friends! The leaves have mostly fallen today, but a few days ago I caught some colors of fall at home 2011. They are so beautiful… the golden maple held her leaves long enough to turn, and the burning bushes are truly ablaze!Remember I said I’d be stitching a few ornies? I’ve decided to pick up with the Little House Needlework ornies I started last Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-56565923688304116112011-11-06T08:02:00.000-05:002011-11-06T08:02:51.745-05:00Falling BackHey, Friends!Did you set your clock back last night or this morning? Yes, going back to work was fairly tough, but the week is over and now back into the routine. There were good things to go back to… we’re back to fully staffed now – yeah – for the first time in several years! The pressure relief was honestly noticeable, and I guess the rest from being away helped some on that front, too. I Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-83071323719611232362011-10-30T11:59:00.000-04:002011-10-30T11:59:59.693-04:00Back to RealityHey, Friends! Happy Halloween
So it’s the last day of my fall vacation, and no, I’m not honestly excited about going back to work. That being said, the winter is really not so bad since Thanksgiving will be here soon with some days off, then Christmas break, and with any luck there will be a snow day here or there… Speaking of snow; how about those folks who are having a White Halloween? ThisCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-34535285214598629942011-10-27T14:28:00.000-04:002011-10-27T14:28:15.632-04:00FinishingHey, Friends! Thank you all for your concern! Pixie is feeling better and eating a tiny bit today. Now don’t you want to see what I’d rather do than clean house on extra days off? Notice the different background? Kind of plain, but I loved the linen and red.One of the ideas from PALS – Stitching at the Beach was a darling little cloth thread catcher Myra from Gr8Dames Place made for Faye’s Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-89875964128694635442011-10-26T11:00:00.003-04:002011-10-26T13:40:40.028-04:00Unpacking PALSHey, Friends!Although unpacking is not the most fun thing, seeing the goodies from the retreat again was, wasn’t it?That sweet Carolina Stitcher said I had been on her mind, so she stitched the sweetest little pin cushion for me with a dainty little pin already in place. Thank you, Faye! Although there were lots of old and new friends, here's the group with which I spent most of the time. LotsCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-42879229765724844642011-10-24T10:35:00.003-04:002011-10-24T13:35:55.029-04:00Stitching at the BeachHey, Friends!I don’t believe I shared my Fall Bowl last week, did I? Not nearly so full as I’d like, but coming along! This past weekend was the Fall PALS Stitching at the Beach retreat -- only my second, but I sure did enjoy it! A great big thank you to Amy and Ray of Down Sunshine Lane for all the hard work and effort that goes into pulling this event together! It was so much fun to be with Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-75228141444275642512011-10-15T06:59:00.000-04:002011-10-15T06:59:11.286-04:00Exciting TimesHey, Friends!I’m guessing everyone is just as excited as I am about PALS this week! I can hardly wait to see all the friends, get my toes into the sand, watch the mystic ocean and gorgeous sun rise and set, and stitch, stitch, stitch till my butt’s numb and heart’s content! I won’t be participating in the exchanges and other fun swaps – unless some true magic happens. There just has not been Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-61342293096337923022011-10-09T11:20:00.000-04:002011-10-09T11:20:33.028-04:00Autumn LeavesHey, Friends!There hasn’t been a lot of stitching going on, but a little on Mary Gibson. It is enjoyable, but there hasn’t been much time. Here’s her progress.Do you need more patterns for Awareness? Check out the DMC Blog – they’ve got a few cute ones.Mom decided she was ready to get out of the house, so she, DS, and I drove up to the North Carolina–Tennessee mountains Saturday. It was such Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-17933264500706898502011-10-05T08:59:00.000-04:002011-10-05T08:59:39.840-04:00Thank youHey, Friends!Thank You to each one who has expressed condolences to me and my family. Your kind and heartfelt words have felt like genuine hugs and we appreciate them so much. We have some tough days ahead, but we are blessed with wonderful memories of happiness and love.
PeaceëLoveëJoy
and Happy Stitching
Charlene♥SC
Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-21235511286756748732011-09-30T07:27:00.000-04:002011-09-30T07:27:02.634-04:00SadnessHey, FriendsMy heart is broken to share with you the passing of my dear, precious Dad on Wednesday. Your peaceful thoughts and prayers for my Mom in the coming days will be appreciated - after 61 years, the loss will be more than even I can imagine.PeaceëLoveëJoy and Happy Stitching Charlene♥SCCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-55445968293476295492011-09-25T06:02:00.000-04:002011-09-25T06:02:09.604-04:00Quick UpdateHey, Friends!Quick update – DSs dental surgery went fine. He was here for a quick visit yesterday. I was surprised that they now give steroids for what they said was to prevent swelling. I guess it works because he may have been a tad puffy, but not much at all. Dad is still about the same. My sleeping schedule has been really weird lately – one night I went to be around 10pm, which is way Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-25481525070280711242011-09-17T14:41:00.000-04:002011-09-17T14:41:22.789-04:00A Nip in the Air
Hey, Friends!This morning when I went to take Mom to get her hair done, it was 55 and now it’s 60 at 2:30pm. A nice cool day – nothing better than stitching and sipping a hot cuppa! I love, love it.Just stopping in to say things are about the same around here - still going to Mom & Dad’s every day after work to see how they are and what they need. Going on Tuesday to take DS to get his wisdomCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-14179195054356087872011-09-10T08:53:00.000-04:002011-09-10T08:53:26.844-04:00Is Fall Coming?Hey, Friends!
First, thank you all for your sweet words and thoughtfulness. You are such dear friends, at whatever distance. During my blog surfing the other day I saw Nicole’s new start on Sarah Elizabeth Brooke What is it about these colors and blue morning glories - which are growing among the weeds in my flower bed that take me back to the September days of school starting when I was a Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-55525497159266241422011-09-04T09:03:00.000-04:002011-09-04T09:03:33.760-04:00TuSAL and Slow ProgressHey, Friends!
I’ve been trying to be better at responding to the comments you leave for me. I appreciate them so much, and it is so nice when YOU reply to my posts. It is not possible to reply to some, though. When I click Reply, I get noreply-comment@blogger.com. If you would like for those you leave comments for to be able to get back in touch with you – or if you enter for a prize Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-22462703310954209842011-08-26T19:41:00.003-04:002011-08-26T20:14:00.297-04:00Finished MysteryHey, Friends!
First, I’m thinking of all you east coastal dwellers during this scary time. I so hope that Irene takes a right and heads out to sea and that no one will suffer any loss and that you and your loved ones will be safe and sound.I was at work on Tuesday and thought wonder why my monitors are quivering – and a little rattle and creak through the building. Another girl down the way Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-23562544717345870922011-08-20T13:30:00.001-04:002011-08-21T11:29:19.654-04:00Young Girls and AngelsHey, Friends!
8.21.11 Edited to Add Mystery Part III
Rather than another post, I decided to just add this photo to this post. Last night I finished stitching With Thy Needle and Thread Birds of a Feather Mystery Sampler. I'm trying to decide on framing now, and will post again after I decide.
Are you always amazed at how young the girls are who stitched these new reproduction samplers? Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-78219329550797887142011-08-14T10:08:00.000-04:002011-08-14T10:08:16.757-04:00Movies, Designs, Weekend
Hey, Friends!
No updates of stitching for today, just checking in. Scones are baking, and I’m sipping coffee. I hear the rain pouring down – hopefully to make a cooler day? Probably not.
I did a bit of stitching while waiting for Mom to get her hair done Saturday. DS is visiting this weekend, so we went to see Planet of the Apes. It was a very good movie. I cried, and cried, and cried someCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-3464118044461072742011-08-07T09:45:00.001-04:002011-08-07T15:12:59.019-04:00August UpdateHey, Friends!
Just a short update today. Yesterday was stitch day with Amy’s PALS in Manning at the French Hens’ Restaurant. As usual, we had a great time stitching, chatting, thinking about Stitching at the Beach, eating. Most of my time was spent frogging, but that happens to everyone once in a while; right? I didn’t get photos of everyone, but check out the others blogs to see what they’veCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-79112728632029492782011-07-30T09:50:00.001-04:002011-07-30T10:20:06.916-04:00July comes to an end...Hey, Friends!
The end of July is near – full of heat and steam – and one of the best things about it? A good old red, vine ripe tomato sandwich. Some of my Southern Sisters are going to say I’ve ruined it with wheat bread, and I do admit I like the taste and texture of white better for a tomato sandwich, but that’s what was here. And of course, that’s Duke’s you see oozing out! Wan’a bite?Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-44016509706449644352011-07-23T14:27:00.001-04:002011-07-24T16:57:25.399-04:00Is it Hot? or What!Hey, Friends!
Have you read any posts lately that did NOT begin by stating something about how hot it is? Does the hot weather simply wear you out? I do spend most of my weekdays in an office, but it seems lately when I get home and get to sit down to begin TV and stitching, I simply doze off. I have done a little stitching – and really unlike me, Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-5299912218807125302011-07-10T11:27:00.000-04:002011-07-10T11:27:59.716-04:00All good things ...Hey, Friends!
And so the staycation comes to an end. Did I accomplish all intended? No. Do I wish it could go on? Yes! Four years and counting… just not as closely as some! One girl at work counts by the day, for about three years to go. That would wear me out! Anyway – it has been a great break, which I needed. Only wish I thought there would be something different to make it better Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-84999005129561519462011-07-06T11:12:00.000-04:002011-07-06T11:12:14.748-04:00Land of the FreeHey, Friends!
Know what I’m thinking of during my Staycation? The Myrtle Beach Fall Fling Stitching Retreat with PALS ! What am I talking about? Lots of stitching, chatting, eating, and general fun times at the east coast of South Carolina! Amy, from Down Sunshine Lane is the sponsor, and here’s a link to the general information if you’re interested in setting aside a few days in October Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-8497459527815550112011-07-04T08:40:00.002-04:002011-07-04T08:50:45.614-04:00Happy Independence Day!Hey, Friends!I read on a blog a bit ago that one of the favorite July 4th things to do was watch and listen to the music from the Capitol on public TV. I don’t seem to be able to track back to where I read it, but it did cause me to start singing to myself … My Country ‘tis of the, Sweet land of Liberty, of thee I sing…
As we celebrate our Independence, have you noticed in public gatherings, Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-34594377860646047742011-07-01T15:45:00.001-04:002011-07-01T15:59:45.932-04:00Independence Holidays!
Hey, Friends!
Today is the first day off work for my staycation. Remember, I’m planning to do some cleaning and organizing… This morning I cleaned the guest room vacuumed, washed linens and window, dusted, and it only took a while. Why do I constantly put it off? And several other tasks I’ve wanted to do – change the yard flags, hang the US flag, plant a few seeds that have been sprouting…Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-84719858960008486452011-06-26T10:15:00.000-04:002011-06-26T10:15:34.435-04:00Stitching and SummerHey, Friends!
The Mystery: Birds of a Feather, Part I is stitched. Please don’t look too closely! There are other mysteries in there, such as why it took so long, and why one of the flower centers is tilted … where I added the year. It had enough frogging, so the mystery will remain. Part II is in the stash, and will not get put aside for too long, but I just had to pick up something else forCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-37939249249884343352011-06-18T15:07:00.000-04:002011-06-18T15:07:52.004-04:00One Mystery SolvedHey, Friends! Thanks to everyone for your nice words about the blog update, and about the BoaF Mystery. Even though I continue stitching, Part I is still not finished! I did get word that Part II is in waiting for me, but I’m not going to pick it up until Part I is finished. There are a couple who have finishes the border, or Part I on the BoaF Blog. Take a look at their progress if you Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-89225156786328785322011-06-13T16:13:00.001-04:002011-06-13T16:42:40.515-04:00UpdateHey, Friends!Not a lot to talk about, but wanted to post an update of the Mystery: Birds of a Feather. Don’t know why it’s taking so long… but it’s coming along. Where is that SAL blog ? Ah, it is Mystery StitchAlong and I've sent a request to join. Don’t think I’ll pick up Part II until I is finished although there are reports that it is in shops now! How’s that for incentive?As you can see,Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-7782921654690453642011-06-05T12:18:00.002-04:002011-06-05T12:24:38.449-04:00JuneHey, Friends!Please accept my apology to anyone who has tried to leave a comment but was not able to. I hope the issue has cleared up. Blogger says they’re ‘working on it.’ I don’t know why it happens to some and not others. They suggest clearing History and logging off and back in. I’ve tried that and some other suggestions from friends, so hopefully it will allow now. I’ve gotten a few, Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-58444258372709747512011-05-28T10:14:00.001-04:002011-05-28T10:40:34.630-04:00Is it summer?Hey, Friends!Is it feeling like summertime at your house? Humid evenings with heat lightening, or quick pouring rains and storms? Muggy, steamy, mornings? I think summer is here a little early this year - but that's really no surprise, is it?This week I finished Pink Hill Manor. It was stitched in honor of my aunt who passed in January from ovarian cancer. I made a couple of switches in colorsCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-25735386546518872342011-05-14T10:56:00.001-04:002011-05-14T12:09:30.721-04:00Quick PostingEdited to add photo
Hey, Friends!Not so much going on around here this week other than a little stitching and a few cute finds. There has been some progress on the next AotH piece, Pink Hill Manor. The border is finished, a few bits, and the house is almost done. I saw this little silver frog and thought it had to come home with me! I’ve seen those wirey, pin types, the glass and pottery onesCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-83369545805938982072011-05-07T09:19:00.002-04:002011-05-07T09:54:57.635-04:00May?Hey, Friends!So, what did I do over the days off? Some stitching, some shopping, a bit of closet straightening. When I got my car, DS was in need of a newer car, so he bought my Nissan Murano. After only these few months, he decided it was bigger and used more gas that he wanted, so he sold it. We spent Monday and Tuesday looking and shopping for another car for him. He had been researching,Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-27954630948561713642011-04-28T12:24:00.003-04:002011-04-28T12:46:02.364-04:00Days Away!Hey, Friends!I’m popping in today to ask if you recognize this little quip: DF&GR. If not, you should hop over for a visit on Edgar’s Blacksheep’s Bit of the Web. Not only is he a prolific, wonderful stitcher~ enabler, San Francisco tour guide, but he is also quite the vintage movie critic! He’ll go shopping at the drop of a hat, then bake up something that will make your mouth water! Edgar’Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-30445075041885250812011-04-22T06:10:00.000-04:002011-04-22T06:10:43.822-04:00Easter GreetingsCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-16286547665591574592011-04-16T14:15:00.000-04:002011-04-16T14:15:00.681-04:00Spring Weather?Hey, Friends!It’s Saturday morning, and here I sit at my desk computer, with the thoughts of filing taxes at hand. Do you think I’ve procrastinated just as long as possible? Nah… I’ll sort through this stash and put it away, throw out some envelopes, shop a bit, pay a couple of bills, read your blogs, wash a load of towels. I’d like to say Thank You, Mr. Lincoln!“Traditionally, Tax Day falls Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-68269564876518549262011-04-09T11:46:00.000-04:002011-04-09T11:46:01.641-04:00Take the Cheese...… the whining’s over! Hey, Friends!Just dropping in to say hello and our migration is complete. We went LIVE on Tuesday with a practice registration on Friday, and I’m at home this morning – not in the office for the first time in 13 days. It has been so exhausting that most evenings I didn’t even feel like stitching – getting home around 8:00 or later. Hopefully this is the end of that!!Last Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-65633336648599450632011-03-26T11:58:00.001-04:002011-03-26T13:02:29.823-04:00What Camp?edited:
Hey, Friends!It is still just as crazy at work for me –I would say more than ever. We will start with shutdown at COB on Thursday, and begin the live conversion April 1. UmHuh, our boss thinks that’s quite humorous… and we will be working through the weekend. The primary “system” person quit a few weeks before the scheduled date of implementation… Think that was planned? I rescheduledCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-3715970192228323172011-03-19T15:18:00.003-04:002011-03-20T10:20:30.466-04:00More MarchHey, Friends!Here we are in springtime with bountiful pollen! In the early morn with Pixie searching for the perfect spot, I got a shot of the tulip tree. It has been nipped a bit by the frost, but not as badly as previous years. Does it remind you of the Jardin Prive’ L'arbre aux Oiseaux (Tree with Birds - not yet) I started stitching last week at Amy’s Get Together at the French Hen in Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-12670124361395880942011-03-05T12:49:00.000-05:002011-03-05T12:49:33.642-05:00March OnHey, Friends!Last weekend was beautiful, warm springtime – this one is rainy, early spring. Although it is cool, there are blooms and pollen everywhere, but there is supposed to be some rain to help wash that away…haven’t seen it yet.Next weekend Amy of Down Sunshine Lane is hosting a stitching get together in Manning at the French Hens restaurant. Hop over to read about it on Amy’s blog. I’veCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-49821087920690197842011-02-26T14:19:00.000-05:002011-02-26T14:19:56.566-05:00Spring's ComingHey, Friends!It was a very busy work week, and with a little vertigo thrown in to put things ‘off kilter’ it seemed even more rushed! There are no finishes, but a little stitching was done this week. I’m still enjoying ‘A Wish for You.’ I’ve changed the door’s initial to an ‘S’ and lightened up on the trim and windows with Weeks Parchment. Hopefully the weekend will see it completed.It was a Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-14138646336580402332011-02-19T11:10:00.000-05:002011-02-19T11:10:59.041-05:00Happy Stitching!Hey, Friends!The question was asked on Ranae’s blog the other day about when to toss a needle with lots of various responses. This got me to thinking… why don’t I throw away needles? Well, as I say over and again – my very favorite needles in the world – that I’ve tried so far – are Bohin needles. They flow through linen like silk. Sometimes there will be a little bend in my needles and it Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-68006633573513340942011-02-12T10:55:00.001-05:002011-02-12T13:57:48.567-05:00February SunshineHey, Friends!We were lucky enough to miss the predicted snow this week – and I hope you were, too! Just 20 miles SE – yes, South East – of us, the report was ground and trees covered with a blanket of white, but it certainly didn’t last too long. The predictions for the weekend are up to 60~ at some point. That’ll be nice – just seeing the sunshine for a few hours will be nice, too!During my Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-62910457119608287782011-02-05T12:04:00.003-05:002011-02-05T12:22:38.223-05:00Ground Hog and TuSAL?Hey, Friends!I’ve been working with a bit of stitching thrown in this week! Oh, and I went to my first Zumba class on Tuesday night. I was worried that they’d be way ahead of me, but it wasn’t as ‘structured’ as it might have been. I was pooped when it was over, but that was the intent – to get this ole body moving a little. Looking forward to next time, but won’t wear fleece again!They say Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-46200745145459250652011-01-22T15:11:00.002-05:002011-01-22T15:24:28.631-05:00A finish, a start, and a SALHey, Friends!It has been a busy work week– so much that I didn’t even venture out for Stitch Night this week – not that I didn’t stop by the LNS to pick up the new Blackbird Designs Anniversaries of the Heart, Pumpkin Farm, and a couple of BBDs that were in the sale bin! What is the finish? It’s the December Cardinal ornament from Victorian Sampler Button Up Birdies series (I meant to pick up Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-26705467901513280442011-01-16T14:14:00.001-05:002011-01-16T14:19:32.111-05:00Stashing through the ChallengeHey, Friends!What in the world has taken hold of me? I’ve been on a stash enhancing frenzy lately! I commented to someone last night that I’m exhausted just watching all the starts the New 15 Challenge participants have done, and wonder if they have enabled me to try to keep up – not starting stitching, mind you, just having! On-line, in person, no matter… The Blackbird Designs that I never Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-11333201910794480982011-01-11T11:02:00.001-05:002011-01-11T11:03:55.136-05:00My Winter WonderlandHey, Friends!
Today I thought I’d share with you a little of the Southern Winter Wonderland.
This is how my car looks today, January 11 2011, or 01/01/11, at about 9:30am. Over top of that six inches of snow is at least a half inch of icy stuff. Take a look at this locus limb – that’s about a quarter plus inch of ice that fell after dark last night.Here’s the path to Pixie’s potty spot. Not Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-57888764307227779352011-01-10T10:11:00.000-05:002011-01-10T10:11:39.278-05:00Snow DayHey, Friends!We’re having a Snow Day – Y E A H – as is just about everyone on the east coast I think. My DS lives in Columbia, SC, middle of the state, and they have snow, too. Hey, Karen, are you having a snow day, too? Bet’cha are! Just a couple of updates, then I’m off to stitch the day away! I finished Blackbird Designs, Snow Garden last night (1.9.11). It is a part of the AnniversariesCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-60546946298424223752011-01-06T13:25:00.000-05:002011-01-06T13:25:42.509-05:00Blackbird Designs UpdateHey, Friends!A couple of updates on my current Blackbird Designs SAL projects. This is the current status of Winter Wonderland (below).And here’s Snow Garden (right).When I was taking pictures of my BBD Snow Garden with the chart, I noticed how much more silver some of the threads had in them in their photo compared to my actual threads. I also noticed when I was choosing threads from the rack Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-50166824687230910142011-01-06T10:33:00.000-05:002011-01-06T10:33:27.523-05:00A Huge LossI wrote the following a few days after Christmas, but never posted it, until today. This morning, my Dear Aunt Maxine lost her battle with ovarian cancer. I ask for your prayers and thoughts for my mom and dad and her son and daughter and their families. Hey, Friends!You’ve been sending hopes and wishes that we had a Merry Christmas. It was a very nice Christmas season, wasn’t it? Family Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-84493964395784830802011-01-02T12:23:00.004-05:002011-01-02T14:21:59.934-05:00Welcome 2011Hey, Friends!I hope your New Year is off to a peaceful start, and that your Needles are well pointed, smooth eyed, and ready for finishing all that your heart desires! Speaking of great needles, I have no affiliation, but if you try Bohin needles, you won’t be sorry!! You can find them at many places, including my own LNS (at my suggestion). Anita’s Little Stitches also has them in bulk. As ICharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-20100531299908839612010-12-29T11:02:00.001-05:002010-12-31T09:38:12.400-05:00Post Christmas
Hey, Friends!I hope you’ve all had a Very Merry Christmas and are planning for a Happy New Year! We had a nice Christmas and I’m enjoying the time after even more. Since our traditional schedule was off a little this year, my parents had our usual Christmas morning breakfast of Country Grits Casserole with sliced tomatoes and crescent rolls with us. We all enjoyed it a lot! Edited for Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-62495324138377018182010-12-21T11:51:00.000-05:002010-12-21T11:51:19.288-05:00Merry Christmas, FriendsHey, Friends!I'm so happy that you came by to allow me the chance to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and May all your wishes come true! I'd like to share with you some photos of my favorite decorations.
This is the tree of mercury glass and fruit.Here’s my 'prim' bell tree. Most recent addition – these look like old candy molds.
This is the GA and CC tree The ORTS ornament collectionCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-91915239947647651932010-12-19T13:40:00.044-05:002010-12-19T14:09:21.727-05:00MerryHey, Friends!Oh, boy, oh, boy! School’s out for “Winter Break…” No more alarm clock, Well, unless we want to; right? Friday was our last day of work until January 3, 2011. That’s a big part of Christmas to me! I’ve worked at the local Community College for 26 years, so being off two weeks at Christmas is part of who I am. Our department got a new supervisor this year, and he was all gung-hoCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-85304905033679074052010-12-11T12:10:00.001-05:002010-12-11T15:10:58.222-05:00Secret Santa VisitedHey, Friends! Tomorrow, Sunday, my LNS, The Stitch and Frame Shop, is having their holiday open house! If you live close by, it would be a great time to stop by. Last year she had the best warm, cider punch, not to mention the great stash! After work yesterday I went to do a tiny bit of shopping and got a couple of gifts bought. At least it’s a beginning! When I got home, there was a box onCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-79548288786471902452010-12-05T15:16:00.001-05:002010-12-05T15:22:34.563-05:00December - Winter?Hey, Friends! It’s not winter, but it sure has been feeling like it is! At almost 11:00 a.m. and only 32~. So… what’s better to do on these cold, December days than stitch?
Yesterday was the SC Stitch-In at The French Hens in Manning, coordinated by Amy (Down Sunshine Lane). Typical for me, I arrived late (not last), but it was a great day with good stitching, good food, and great fun Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-32613769536572873782010-11-26T14:53:00.000-05:002010-11-26T14:53:02.668-05:00Friday AfterHey, Friends!Earlier in the week I opened the mail to find a surprise from my friend, Judy at Stitch Along with Me. Thank you so much for thinking of me, Judy. I will be sure to let you know when it ‘comes to life.’ Thanksgiving dinner was good, if I do say so myself! I kept a plate of leftovers and sent the rest home with DS. He is a traditionalist, so most everything is the same from yearCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-82476433412398450122010-11-20T13:26:00.000-05:002010-11-20T13:26:57.164-05:00Giving ThanksHey, Friends! Thank you all SO much for your encouragement on the gall bladder attack and removal surgery. I went for the post op visit and everything is fine. I need to get blood work done, and will go back to work on Monday, November 29. It’s over, and I’m progressing well. The surprise has been how long it is taking to get my strength back, but they keep telling me to take it easy. You Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-16915975840116758972010-11-09T21:49:00.000-05:002010-11-09T21:49:06.703-05:00Good NewsHey, Friends!Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement. I am to report to the hospital in the morning Wednesday, at 10:00 and the surgery is planned for 12:00. As far as we know now, it will be laparoscopic. DS is driving me, and my parents will be there, too. I’m guessing I won’t be online for at least a few days, so I’ll be checking in with you later!Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-87196202463840783092010-11-06T19:57:00.001-04:002010-11-06T19:58:47.897-04:00Chill in the Air to Fall BackHey, Friends! I just realized that today is the New Moon, so it’s time for a TuSAL update. Here it is… and can you tell that Halloween is passing and Christmas is coming? If you’re interested in learning more about TuSAL (totally useless stitchalong), please visit Dragon My Needle. Well, honestly I’ve still been stitching on The Witch is In from the Fall Fling class. I’m about ready to switchCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-4485022610449159282010-10-30T14:31:00.001-04:002010-10-30T14:49:18.996-04:00PALS - TwoMore from the PALS Fall Fling… There was a Mary Kay conference next door for a couple of nights, and we could hear their singing and cheer practice… Downstairs there was an X-Con Expo, and they were a lot less noticeable! Well, except for our visitor – we noticed a ‘character’ meandering outside the room while many of the stitchers had gone out for dinner. In a little while he stepped inside Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-1382654977999616272010-10-25T19:32:00.000-04:002010-10-25T19:32:56.992-04:00PALS 2010 Fall FlingThis was the weekend of the PALS Fall Fling retreat at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I was lucky enough to get in my registration in time, and am I very happy about that! It was a great time. I drove down on Thursday through a drizzle most of the way, but that was the only day of questionable weather. It was beautiful – with daytime moderate 70–low 80’s and chilly nights – perfect beach Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-72325499642557668602010-10-09T20:00:00.000-04:002010-10-09T20:00:43.656-04:00Fall is Upon UsSomething I read on Stephanie’s blog today …“ Another reason to keep stitching Thought I would share something I read today . . .
Brain maps show that the nerve ending on figertips connect with more areas of the brain than those anywhere else on the body, so by doing needlework your brain stays sharper longer by helping to increase brain mass and boosting brain circulation. (Personally, I think Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-87391058690873090602010-10-04T09:14:00.001-04:002010-10-04T12:19:25.970-04:00Fall is here!Not a lot to report, but just wanted to pop in to say Hey! I’ve been doing nothing but stitching, and watching TV of course! All the wonderful fall and Halloween charts have taken me, but soon it will be time to get back to Christmas… I have done a few finishes on the stitched LHN ornaments. You should be able to click to get a closer view. It is so beautiful outside. There is a cool breeze,Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-29494135092199799552010-09-17T13:36:00.002-04:002010-09-17T14:10:30.234-04:00Another StaycationIt has been such a great week. I had planned this time off because a stitching retreat was scheduled. It was cancelled, so I decided to create my own retreat. There is SO much that needs to be done around the house, but did it get done? Nope! I did make a path in the sewing room, and MAY work on that a little more before the week is over, but no guilt. I also took Mom out shopping for a Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-41514678262692409002010-09-06T11:00:00.000-04:002010-09-06T11:00:58.556-04:00Happy Labor DayHappy Labor Day! I hope you’re enjoying a day away from your normal toil and grind, doing fun things with the people you love most!I wanted to share a few things I’ve stitched and finished most recently. From the Just Cross Stitch Annual Halloween issue, here’s Blue Ribbon Designs Perched on a Pumpkin R&R 30 ct over one – but I can’t read the color – using DMC floss.
Here’s a Stitcherhood Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-81687891605108530682010-08-29T11:41:00.000-04:002010-08-29T11:41:17.998-04:00A Bit Cooler?Hasn’t it been pleasant this weekend – at least in the morning. I went out first thing, it was almost – cool. Can’t believe I’m typing those letters! School started in our area last week, and on the day it was to start when we went out for morning walk, I noticed some volunteer, blue morning glories among my overgrown front flower bed. It brought back memories… being on my childhood home Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-19622619287299169012010-08-15T13:27:00.000-04:002010-08-15T13:27:11.112-04:00Giveaway DrawingBelinda at Samplings from a Blue Ribbon Girl is having a very nice giveaway in honor of 200 followers!
Charlene♥SCCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-80224129418077686582010-08-14T17:13:00.000-04:002010-08-14T17:13:09.336-04:00August - Catching UpHello, hello! How’s everyone? Having a wonderful weekend, I hope! Last Saturday morning I took off to Manning, SC to meet and stitch with a group of ladies at The French Hen Café. Amy from Down Sunshine Lane (left in white) planned this soirée, and I was so happy to meet her and other on-line stitchers and to reconnect with another! It was a fun day of stitching, chatting, eating, chatting, Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-58232088488205314732010-07-31T10:33:00.001-04:002010-07-31T17:27:17.263-04:00Cooler SaturdayWhen I took Pixie out this morning at about 7:30 it was quite nice. About 73 degrees with very low humidity! Now a couple of hours later it’s only 75. Wow – could it be? A few stitching updates: The LHN All Dolled Up ornament, Red House in Winter. I think it is so pretty! The houses are usually not my favorites, but this one is just precious to me! It’s done on 28 ct Monaco Tea over one Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-30825933653920058812010-07-24T13:01:00.001-04:002010-07-25T09:43:26.064-04:00SummertimeEdited 7/25/10Some of my long-time followers and friends know that I used to be a crazy quilter and a tatter. The tatting group I belonged to, Palmetto Tatters' Guild, has their annual retreat coming up soon. They have created a Crazy Quilt with lots of tatting that will raise funds for scholarships to the event. If you're interested in making a donation for a chance to win (one of two) you Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-1686044833035406972010-07-17T11:19:00.000-04:002010-07-17T11:19:05.029-04:00Back on the WagonI am sad to say that I have let myself get back up to a higher weight than ever. I had returned to my previous high weight THEN remember that I quit smoking (November), or at least that’s what will get the blame for these last 20 pounds. Why does it matter? Well there are several reasons. I know there are people who feel good about themselves no matter what their size, and I wish I were one, Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-25091309444032482922010-07-11T11:03:00.000-04:002010-07-11T11:03:45.461-04:00TuSAL UpdateWhat, two posts in one week? That is not usual for me, but didn’t want to wait until next week to post my TuSAL since today, July 11, is the New Moon. So here’s my updated TuSAL for July. The bottom part of the container is for tags and other miscellaneous useless bits. If you're interested in participating in the TuSAL project, link over here. I just read on someone’s blog that there will be Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-76455634211646751272010-07-10T10:09:00.000-04:002010-07-10T10:09:17.932-04:00Have you signed up for the Fall Weekend Retreat with Clara Blaylock: September 17-19, 2010 in Rock Hill, SC, sponsored by my LNS, The Stitch and Frame Shop? Hop over to take a look at the hornbook project!I happened to see a link to the Palmetto Tatters’ 8th Annual Tat Days, Fall Into Tatting, scheduled for August 27-28, 2010, in Toccoa, Georgia, this year. If you love or even think you’re Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-22581408643592352832010-07-04T01:05:00.000-04:002010-07-04T01:05:49.036-04:00Red White and Blue
Happy Independence Day, everyone!I’ve only done a couple of pieces in Red, White, and Blue this year, but will probably do more in the future. One was the Stitcherhood piece done for my dad, and this little quaker heart I’ve stitched in the last couple of days. It will probably end up as a little ornie. A friend lost her home to fire earlier this year. Although they lost everything Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-53399085159074907452010-06-30T13:12:00.001-04:002010-07-04T00:47:56.259-04:00June End Thrifting
So many days of blazing hot weather… Today’s anticipated high is 98, and right now it’s 92 with what ‘feels like’ 99 according to the local paper’s Weather Bug.When I was a child, we didn’t have air conditioning. I remember that it was hot, and we ran and played outside under the big shade trees in our yard. I remember being called inside after dark to have a bath and watch Perry Como or Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-86972411284284871422010-06-27T11:43:00.001-04:002010-06-30T12:54:37.947-04:00Summertime....…and the living is HOTThe last comment I made about weather was “…not dreadful, but hot.” Well, has that ever changed. It has been dreadful for the last couple of weeks. I heard something like we have had over 15 days of 90+ with high humidity but NO rain. One time yesterday I got in the car and it was 101. Now that’s summertime!!Getting ready for time off work! Yeah – I’m off until TuesdayCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-31034840802486444682010-06-12T10:18:00.001-04:002010-06-12T10:25:34.667-04:00Oh, Bother!!Hey, Friends!Thanks for dropping by today to see what I’ve been up to. This has been one of the hottest weeks we’ve had this summer… not dreadful, but hot. I was out earlier in the week cutting grass – thank goodness it’s a riding mower – and something happened. I think it must have been a broken belt because the mower wouldn’t move when I pressed the gas. I called a few places to see if theyCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-24494039062126245312010-06-05T11:13:00.002-04:002010-06-06T13:22:31.057-04:00Process or Finish?~Edited to show finished box.~
What have I been doing? Not posting a lot of stitching finishes lately – that’s for sure! How about you? Do you prefer to wait until your project is finished to show it, or the share progress as it goes along? Lots of people do show progress on their BAPs, or we’d think they had stopped, wouldn’t we?Have you read any blogs lately that discussed whether you’re a Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-25823241050801692732010-05-28T11:30:00.001-04:002010-05-28T11:31:46.456-04:00Thrifts and suchWishing you a pleasant Memorial Day weekend as we honor of our fallen Veterans on Monday. I have to work on Monday, but decided to take off today, just because. I’ve stitched a very little this week and haven’t really accomplished (finished) much, BUT I did find that chart I ‘just knew’ I’d bought! It was tucked away under some stack or other that I finally turned over. Shame is on me! Was ICharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-74055847560980781812010-05-22T10:49:00.000-04:002010-05-22T10:49:59.925-04:00What a week…I haven’t taken time to read messages or even blog scan, much. Doesn’t seem so overwhelming if I keep up and do a bit a day, but now there are over 500 unread messages from one of my yahoo groups this week, and several hundred in others. That’s where I found many of your blogs that I love to keep up with, and where many of you found me, but unless I have time at work to read messages, I’m sorryCharlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-78783392151331058512010-05-16T09:35:00.002-04:002010-05-16T11:49:49.133-04:00Redwood in SCEdited to add giveaway link
The Vintage Workshop Window is having a neat giveaway of Fresh from the Garden giftsets. Take a look and enter to win!
Not a lot going on this week, but wanted to share what a lovely Mother’s Day weekend we had! On Saturday, DS and I went to see Iron Man II ~ and I really enjoyed it, no matter the critics. Then we went to Nikota to sit on the floor for Japanese. Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-11692321724795629722010-05-08T08:18:00.000-04:002010-05-08T08:18:48.287-04:00May ?A couple of words about my last post, My first meme … Yes, it was amazing that I could recognize her – but I credit that mostly to my great desire to see her. It was a wonderful program, but as I told someone else, there were four teachers in the program, and I do recall the names and a couple of things the others taught me, but none like Mrs. Campbell.On one of my yahoo groups, Patti, the Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-18106602492709417162010-04-30T14:47:00.000-04:002010-04-30T14:47:43.150-04:00My first meme…My mom was/is not a crafter in any sense of the word. She worked full time and kept an immaculate house (still does), so I guess she didn’t have time or the inclination for crafting. When I was in high school, my Home Economics teacher was like Martha Stewart to me – although that was a name I’d never heard – almost 40 years ago. She was new to teaching, but had the most brilliant ideas! Some Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-40074145129385504122010-04-27T10:43:00.001-04:002010-04-27T18:37:18.372-04:00Hare's FamilyI finished framing the Hare Family, some freebies offered by Paulette at Plum Street Samplers, last night and wanted to share it with you today. It was so much fun to stitch, and the frame is one that I had picked up along the way… I really like how it turned out – what do you think?
By the way, Paulette and her Mom have a new blog and a giveaway. Go over to see how to enter...
Peace~Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-76604086408043699762010-04-24T08:36:00.004-04:002010-04-24T11:30:10.985-04:00Scissors, Dye, and Hare!No, not a new 'do' ...
It was a delight to find in my mailbox on Wednesday scissors I had ordered from Yuko in Japan in February. She and her son have been ill, and one thing after another caused delays, but she was quite generous in making up to me for the delay. Thank you so much, Yuko, I love the scissors!!
I was surprised to hear from several of you that you hadn’t heard of using onion Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-69068581550304741252010-04-17T10:19:00.002-04:002010-04-18T10:56:25.046-04:00Stitching or Sleeping?Edited to show dying results:
April 14 was the New Moon and time for a TUSAL update. Can you see the hint of spring in colors? Want to join in, click the link above?I’ve been trying to make myself go to bed earlier these days, hard as it is because I LOVE to stitch and watch TV. Most of the shows I watch are recorded, so that does help some, but not being able to stitch longer puts a damper Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251215150036945266.post-49628707478165834982010-04-10T14:17:00.002-04:002010-04-10T15:38:59.425-04:00Back to SpringAfter more than a week of summer weather ~ although nice after all the harshness of winter, it really is too soon~ it has returned to spring here in South Carolina! We got the much needed rain to wash away some of the deep pollen on Thursday, then Friday followed with sunshine and cooler temps ~ about 50 now with expected highs of low 70s for the weekend. Perfection!
Just found out, Edgar is Charlene ♥ SChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356543817696065946noreply@blogger.com10