Invasion of the BIRDS!

Today again we are being invaded by very LARGE flocks of black colored birds. There has to be many thousands of them in a flock. This has happened off and on over the last couple of years. We were never in any flight line before that. They do a number on the vans each time they fly over. I hope they leave the area soon so we can wash the vans before it snows. Click to see a close up of the pictures.

Giveaway Has Arrived

This is the giveaway I won from Barbara. I love everything in it. Thanks again for having your giveaway.

Christmas Cactus

I have a Christmas Cactus that has to have 2 plants in the pot. I bought it for the yellow bloom in the first picture. But I also get a coral color bloom from the same pot. I love both colors.

This is my white Christmas Cactus and it usually blooms from about now till Easter. This is the close up. The next picture shows more of the plant.

Ornament and Card Swap

This is what I recieved from Betsy for my Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap 2009. Clare put it together and I really enjoyed doing it.

I Won A Giveaway

I won this giveaway this morning from Barbara and can not wait to recieve it. I love everything in it. Thank you so much for having this giveaway.

Another Purple Tote

When I took the purple sewing tote to my Stretch class to deliver it to my friend who had ordered it from me another member ask if I had anymore of the purple fabric. I told her I did and she ask for a tote for a friend for Christmas too. She told me what writing she wanted on it and I ask about the design. She said it did not matter. I had this design already stitched for a tote someday so I used it. I think she will be delighted with it. I know I love it and I think the oval with the rick-rack looks great too. I love the rick-rack as a trim.

A close up view of the stitching. Sometimes it pays to have some stitching done ahead.

2 More Ornaments For Swaps

Here are 2 more ornaments I have finished for 2 different swaps. I love to do stitched ornaments because I can pick patterns from coloring book pages or other clipart for my designs. One swap has to do with where you live, thus the Ohio ornament.

Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap 2009

This is what I sent for the Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap 2009 that Clare posted about on Oct. 31st. My partner Betsy e-mailed me today that she recieved it. This picture was taken by her. I am glad she liked it. Now I will wait for her's to arrive at my door.

Great Granddaughter Addison

This is Addison, she is 4 1/2 months old now. Where has the time gone? They grow up so fast.

Addison with her mommy Katie.

Big girl in Great Grandma's chair. I love her smile.

Veteran's Day

Wed. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Please remember all those who have served to keep us safe and free.