Signing Off For Awhile

Just a quickie post to let you know that I will be off line for awhile. The computers are getting packed up as soon as I get done with this post, and everything gets loaded on the truck in the morning. We should be at our new home in Colorado by Saturday and with any luck at all I'll be back online by the end of the week.

Well, I guess it's time to pull the plug. So long for now!


Until Next time...Happy Needling!!!

Nominations

I wanted to take a few minutes this morning to acknowledge a couple of nominations that I've received recently. And also to say, "THANKS" to the two ladies who thought of me; Judy and Kat who have both nominated me for the "Brillante Weblog Premio -2008" award.

Of course, they have also received this award for their wonderful blogs. Please take a moment to pop on over a look around. And don't forget to say, "HI!"

I tried to find out where this award originated, in order to give its creator credit but I couldn't figure out who it was. If anyone out there knows, please leave a comment and I will give credit where credit is due!

Anyway, the rules are:

1) Put the logo on your blog;
2) Add a link to the person who awarded you;
3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs;
4) Add links to those blogs on yours; and
5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs

Well, here's where I become a party poop because I'm getting ready to move and my time on the computer is very limited right now. I have made my nominations below, even though I haven't listed ALL that I should, I believe this will keep the award going and also give recognition to but a few of the really deserving bloggers out there.

So.................drumroll...................here they are.................


My first nomination is Lori who I find to be a most amazing woman, both in her inner strengths and in her creativity.

My second nomination is Barbara because she is incredibly talented and does such a nice job of posting a variety of interesting topics to her blog.

My third nomination is Sandy because I love her 'take' on life, the poem like flow to her posts, and her ability to laugh at herself.

My fourth, and final nomination goes to Diane. Not only is she very talented in her needlework, she has amazed me with her cake decorating abilities. There is simply no way to adequately describe her work. You must see it for yourself.

Well, my computer time is up for now. Thanks again to Judy and Kat. And I hope the bloggers that I have nominated will have just a little time available to them to keep the award going. Tootles!


Until Next time...Happy Needling!!!

Nine Years Ago Today.......

DH and I were newlyweds. Although for us at 36 and 48 that sounds pretty strange. Anyway, we got married on a Friday morning. Our reasoning being that if it didn't work out, we wouldn't ruin the weekend. LOL.

Today has been a fairly lazy day for both of us. We're sort of just killing time until dinner. We are going out to Corelli's. We will probably both have the veal and I'm sure we'll share a bottle of Chianti. We'll split a dessert and have a glass or port. And for as mundane as this might sound - we look forward to it as our special time each year. At least since we've been in Texas.

Before moving here we always took a 2 week bike (motorcycle) ride. And oddly enough usually ended up in or at least going through Colorado, which is where we will next call home. Anyway, we are both looking forward to getting back on the bike, and to taking not only our anniversary trip again but road trips in general.

I guess I better go get gussied up. LOL. Have a nice evening....I know I will!


PS. Our wedding pictures were not taken in black and white :-)

Until Next time...Happy Needling!!!

CQI FFT RR - Debbie's Block

Today I finished adding my work to Debbie's block. This is block 4 of 5 that I will work on in this Fabulous First Timer's (FFT) Round Robin (RR) at CQI.

This is what Debbie's block looks like so far. It has now been worked by Cindy, Peggy, Karen, and me. It's off to Diane next and then it goes home to Debbie.



My first addition to the block were the pink stitches with the gold and purple beads on the ends. The little purple silk flowers have tiny white beads at their centers. This area was fairly large and I thought something across it might be best. Maybe Diane can add something that will tie the two ends of it together. I also added the spider and web. I'm not sure how Debbie feels about those BUT I HOPE that it's okay.



The spider is purple, too!



Last I added a button/bead trail combination on a floral, gathered wire ribbon piece. And yes, I know it isn't purple but the block was starting to look like it needed another splash of color on it.




Well, I hope Debbie likes it!


Until Next time...Happy Needling!!!

CQI FFT RR - Cindy's Block

I've just finished working the third of 5 round robin blocks that I will work on for the CQI, Fabulous First Timer's (FFT) Round Robin (RR). These photos are Cindy's blocks after my work.



Cindy came up with something very fun and unique. She's making a CQ Rabbit. How cute!



Well, I hope Cindy likes what I've added to her blocks. These will be in the mail on Monday and I'll be waiting for the next block to arrive.


Until Next time...Happy Needling!!!

America's Day!

I join you in celebrating "OUR" independence! And ask you to remember as you BBQ with family and friends, and watch the fireworks, that today is not just a holiday. That it does in fact have a very significant meaning.

I ask that you also give a moment of silence during your day to remember those who have served and died to reserve YOUR freedom, as well as those who still do.

Until Next time...Happy Needling!!!