1) Start on Merry Monday x-stitch - I got a good start on this one!
2) Finish cuff and leg down to heel of sock #2 - almost but no cigar! I think I have 4 inches of about 6 inches but this week for sure.....such great t.v. knitting! Not so sloppy this week either....I'm getting back into my sock knitting mojo
3) Finish the next pattern repeat on the Falling Leaves scarf (20 rows) - nope....didn't touch it
4) Cut and sew up my daughter's Frida Kahlo basket - nada
5) Sew soles unto slippers - nada
6) Cut material for next pickle dish and get started sewing it - nope
7) cut binding for Sampler quilt - nope
8) cut pillowcase material- nope
9) do finishing sewing on 4th of July pillow - Yes! We have a winner! It's my first little pillow and it's not my best 'closing' but hopefully I will improve with more projects.
10) work on finishing letter "P" on pins embroidery - didn't touch it
11) work on Witchy Wednesday x-stitch - this one will probably not be done until Halloween 2019 but I did work on it!
12) work on Fall Friday x-stitch - did this one...my Pumpkin Spice Farm with a "P"!
13) work on Stars and Stripes Saturday x-stitch - yepper........
14) work on Santa Sunday x-stitch - working on this one today..........
15) work on hexies for Pickle Dish block #3 - nope
In my defense, I have 2 elderly dogs right now that are taking a lot of devotion at the moment. First it was Nitty and she now lives in the garage but I keep the garage door closed and open the kitchen door so it gets the AC plus I have a fan out there and when she needs to go out I just open the garage door part way....it's a good system as she stays cool in our 90 + degree F heat and I also can talk to her and she is still part of the family. Annie has had some back issues but this week it got so bad she can't do the stairs anymore either so I have to carry her outside which I'm sure isn't comfortable for her either. We've had a few accidents in the house and she has an appointment at the vet tomorrow. I just feel terrible as I think she is in pain but she doesn't cry or whine or yelp but then dogs are so much more stoic than humans. Anyway, they come first and we're trying to cope with aging in all of us except the cats...they'll outlive us for sure plus they have those 9 lives...come on.
The Mediterranean crockpot dish I made yesterday is okay and I'll be eating it all week but I probably won't make it again.
I've been catching up with Stitching the High Notes podcast still and I am now watching her Vlogmas which is reminding me to get busy with Christmas presents! Easy ones this year and not so many.....so I say now! LOL! I also watch the latest episode of Priscilla & Chelsea on Saturday night....they are so cute! The new baby's name is Cash but Priscilla calls him 'Casherole'....too funny those 2! Also, looked at Pasta Grannies podcast.....yummo!
I was going to order some 'supplies and treasures' but I think I will wait until I see what the vet bill will be....last month it was over $200.00 not counting Nitty's Vetprofin at $40.00/month. See why I need that budget?
Here are my goals for this coming week:
1) Continue working on Merry Monday cross stitch
2) Finish cuff and leg down to heel of sock #2 and more
3) Finish the next pattern repeat on the Falling Leaves scarf (20 rows)
4) Cut and sew up my daughter's Frida Kahlo basket
5) Sew soles unto slippers
6) Cut material for next pickle dish and get started sewing it
7) cut binding for Sampler quilt
8) cut pillowcase material
9) work on finishing letter "P" on pins embroidery
10) work on Witchy Wednesday x-stitch
11) work on Fall Friday x-stitch
12) work on Stars and Stripes Saturday x-stitch
13) work on Santa Sunday x-stitch
14) work on hexies for Pickle Dish block #3
Here are some 'dream' crafting wishes I've had this week:
1. Needlecase Goodies Etsy shop - cross stitch and punch needle everything! Also, Down Sunshine Lane and this punch needle pattern
2. Punch needle supplies on Amazon - yes, I'm going for it! I already have a punch needle but I would like the hoop for it.
3. Together Shawl pattern on Ravelry - I don't look good in gold but oh how I love that yarn in the picture
4. With Thy Needle and Thread - another Halloween cat pattern...it reminds me of Miss Peeps! LOL! That is her face and expression...too cute!
5. Blackbird Designs
That should do it for this week folks! I hope you had a wonderful week and enjoyed working on your projects. Please stop by and see all the other fantastic projects that other YOP'ers are working on.
Happy Trails!!!
Your little July 4th pillow is precious. I think it looks fine from the photo you took. The backing is spot on too.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear Annie is having issues now. Hopefully the vet can help her. Senior animals are a challenge yet they remian such faithful friends.
I understand about elderdog care, it is no fun but no fun for them either. Had Chance to the Vet 268 dollars later he has a bladder infection, he is anemic, has liver problems too...he is on three meds and hopefully will be feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteI have gotten almost zero done between the husband and the dog :(
I am debating whether my old lady cat would benefit from a vet visit. She had a close call about 15 months ago with pancreatitis and it looks to me like it’s flaring up again. She vomits if her food is too fatty - anything with duck or clam so far. And she’s drinking a lot of water, too much. But she’s 20 years old and i’m not sure much can be done. I don’t want to torture her needlessly, and car trips and vet visits are torture for her.
ReplyDeleteAll your needlework projects are so cute! I wish my eyesight was better so I could try it! I LOVEthat punch needle project with bee... that’d be hard to resist!
I love all your projects, Sam. Every time I see your cross stitch pictures I think I should give cross stitch another go. And needle punch! I've never tried it, but it looks so cool. I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your pets are feeling their age. It is so sweet to read how Nitty's arrangement in the garage keeping her "part of the family". Your love for your pets is very touching, Sam.
Your Fourth of July pillow is just adorable! And those socks are the cutest thing. I am impressed with all you do!
ReplyDeleteI love the Cross stitch patterns you’ve chosen and I especially like the Fourth of July pillow. I think you did a wonderful job. I’m sorry about your aging animals. We have the same at our house. Chloe is 12 and the cats are 14 and 16. But then again, we’re not spring chickens either! I hope the vet visit goes well.
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Sorry to hear about Annie, Sam and I hope the vets visit goes well. I love how you have fixed things for Nitty so she is still part of the family.
ReplyDeleteCross stitch seems to be your thing right now and I love all the projects you are working on. Great job on the pillow finish and I love the needle punch bee, how cute! I do love Blackbird Designs, I know I have several of them in my cross stitch supplies...
Thanks for giving me some online shops to check out! I've had fun looking at them and making a little list of things I would like. Start small....I'll remember that! heehee! Love all your projects. You get so much more done than most of us! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing some punch needle designs that i really like but I haven't taken the plunge. I'm keeping it in mind though. I have some Cross Stitch that I really want to start and some that need to be finished, but I have to finish something things to make way for them.
ReplyDeleteWe have three dogs that aren't spring chickens anymore, It's so hard to see them slowing down. Wishing you good news from the vet.
I'm getting a few projects done, and some on-going. I really need to start some Christmas presents.
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitching is so wonderful - I am jealous - my old eyes just make cross stitch and crewel no fun anymore. Did you already post the pattern for the Frida Kahlo basket? If not - I would love the link or information.
ReplyDeleteIt's a free pattern on Crafternoon Treats....I will look at my instructions I printed off and for sure have all the info for you next YOP!
DeleteYour stitching is lovely, I love all your projects. I hope it goes well at the vets.
ReplyDeleteLove your cross stitch and the socks are yummy too. I have three elderly cats so understand, so hope the vets visits go well.
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