Where to Begin.....

 When last I posted, over a month ago, we had gotten my parents moved and were recuperating at home and preparing for a trip to NC for Jax's first birthday. Luckily, we made it through his birthday celebration but by the end of the week I was pretty sick with what we thought was the flu. We were supposed to babysit for the weekend while my daughter and hubby went away on their first solo trip in a year. Well, I wound up spending three days in bed while Rich took care of the little guy. We drove home on Monday, straight to the ER. Turns out I had a UTI run amok.....none of the usual symptoms...that had gotten into my bloodstream causing sepsis. Luckily, they were able to treat me at home with antibiotics, but his really wiped me out. I didn't pick up a needle for 10 days, I was so tired and feeling really crappy. I'm just glad we caught it, because I've been told that can go from bad to worse very quickly. I am happily on the mend, back to stitching and up for a blog post.

Now on to my stitching news.....I have been working on some birthday gifts, so can't share them at this time. But I have still managed to get in some small pieces. I finished another Prairie Schooler Santa (2009) and he will go in this green box with five others.

Stitched on 40 ct Dirty Newcastle linen (over 2) with Sulky and Anchor flosses

Then, I took the polar plunge and did the polar bear by Hands on Design. I think I'm going to do these for the grands this year. 

Stitched on 32 ct. mystery blue linen with DMC and Anchor flosses

I'm going to participate in the Colorado Stitcher Summer Camp again this year, so have been working on picking out my projects and stitching the camp badge. This is a fun 'virtual' camp...no pressure! If you're interested you can check it out here: Summer Cross Stitch Camp

 

I came home from my parents with a couple of treasures. First is a piece I made for my grandmother back in the 70's. I think I need to reframe...don't you???

 Then, this is the gift my great grandmother gave to my parents for their wedding over 72 years ago. It's made from tiny hand painted sea shells. Relatives tell me I got my love for needlework from Grannie Duke as she was a wonderful seamstress. I am glad to have something she made in my possession. Here is a photo I have of her.

 

That's all she wrote, folks! Hope all is well with each and every one of you. A special thanks to those of you who checked on me during my absence. I will try to get back on the posting wagon!!! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship.

Stasi