Lately

I apologiv\ze for my lack of chatter the past few days; I've been trying to figure out how to best deal with some things at work. Maybe someday adults will learn to be adults. Enough on that; on to happier things! Here's my progress up to this point:

On a totally unrelated note, am I the only one that thinks this looks like a shocked alien?

Earlier this evening, Banjo came to the back door. When I told him to smile, this is what the dork did: 

There was a whole bunch of pictures, but these were the best. That goofy dog has so many different grins he will do. He's very entertaining! Well, I have work tomorrow, so I'll leave youns in peace and try to get my hiney in bed at decent time tonight. Here's hoping that tomorrow holds lots of stitchy time for you and me!

Good night and happy stitching!

Emmy

Progress

 Since I have to stay after work when my shift finishes on Thurs morning for mandatory training (Please note, I don't wanna!!!! Insert whiny 2 year old throwing a tantrum sounds here), I decided to make today my stitchy relaxing day as an incentive to resist the urge to grouch about lack of stitching that day. On my last shift, I decided to start this:

 

"He is Risen" by Lolita Made. That's the bit of progress I've made thus far. 

"The Bee" from Mulberry Folk Art has had a lot more progress so far.

For some reason it is going much faster and far more enjoyable than when I first started it. I stiched one quite some time ago and loved every second with the exception of the "knotty" moments. This time is different since I used a thinner muslim material for its more primitive look. However, it has been going well the past few days. Ms. Fiona is a bit under the weather, so I had to get a review from a different critic today.

Like a lot of small children, Ruthie decided that the best way to help her mother recuperate was by diving on top of her sleeping mother and then sit on top of her as her conqueror. Ruthie: "I'm helping Mommy feel better. Do you think poptarts mixed with choclate, popcorn, peanut butter, and maple syrup would be good for upset stomach? 

So, without further ado, here is Mr. Poop Emoji. (And for the record, calling him a poophead does not go over very well. Just sayin') 

Mr. Poop's review, and I quote, was "Those both look like poo poo with a dash of caca!" Coming from him, I'm not really sure if that is a compliment or an insult. Anyhow, that's my progress report  for today. I have made several floss changes with "He is Risen" because I'm missing a few of the called for flosses and some of my substitutes did not play nice with the others. Hmmm, maybe I'm related to them. I can play just fine with most people as long as they don't have dumb ideas, come up with a good idea when I draw a blank, and agree with all of my ideas. Just kidding! ;) Since the new colors are still pretty up in the air, I'll wait until its all decided before I list them. Please feel free to comment on your current projects; I would love to see what youns are working on!

Happy Stitching!

 Emmy

Yippee!

i have threads now!!!!! Aren’t they purty? ;)

Well, those plus the all of the others I had stuck in a work bag. There’s like 4 bags of random threads and I have no clue what patterns I intended to use them with. Now, to decide which of the new patterns to stitch! Decisions, decisions... :)
Happy Stitching!
Emmy

For the record

hiccups while exercising are not fun in the least. Talk about adding insult to injury! Now that my threads are happily on their way to me, I can stop pouting at my own nincompoopiness. So, without further ado, here’s the WIP I plan to work on:

Happy Stitching!

Em

Good Grief, Charlie Brown

I hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday! I’m currently sprawled out on my bed at work listening to the birds chirp through my cracked open window as I type this-how’s THAT for a run on sentence?!? Not bad for how gloomy it is outside. I’ve really missed open windows, so I’ll put up with the coolness for a bit! So, I was all excited today as I gathered up my stitchy supplies and everything else I bring to work since I decided to start a new pattern to alternate stitching with a WIP. I thought it would be fun to do. I enjoy the pattern the WIP is from, just not the fabric, so the new start could be an occasional treat for not mutilating the thin fabric of the WIP. Eh, I think we both know I’ll probably ignore the WIP and just focus on the new start, but, hey, it’s worth a try! Anyhow,  I proudly carried it all inside the station and didn’t give it much thought until after church (my partner is kind enough to take me whenever we work a Sunday; my boss and boss’ boss are ok with this arrangement since my church is in the same town. Plus it keeps me from getting grouchy. I know, I know, we’re suppose to do our best to live as the Lord wants us to, but missing church still makes me a bit irritable no matter how hard I try). As I started debating which new pattern I should start, I realized I had left my floss box sitting forlornly on the floor at- you guessed it- home. Thankfully, my family agreed to bring it to me tonight before they attend the evening service. I’ve got everything I need to continue the WIP, but I’m not quite through pouting just yet. ;) Not much to report on the work front today. We took a transfer earlier and I’m hoping I’ll get an update about a pt from last shift. I’ll tell you more about that when I have my computer with me. Well, my fingers are starting to cramp from typing this on my phone (I use my index finger to text instead of my thumbs), so I guess that’s all for now! How is your Sunday afternoon going?
 Happy Stitching!
Em

Finished!!!!!!!!

Just stitched the last stitch!!!!!!!!!! This is ‘Cinnamon Heart.’ I changed out DMC 783 to DMC 712 it’s hard to see the 712 against my fabric in this lighting; I promise it’s stitched though! ;).
Happy Stitching!
Emmy

Progress

My progress thus far. I’m sorry I haven’t posted progress pics the past few days; there just hadn’t been much to report. I’m hoping I can just sit my hind end down and get it finished today!!!!
 Happy Stitching!
Emmy