Weekly update December 19th, 2021

Hi Everyone,
It's been quite the two weeks... I haven't been stitching much - probably just overtired. 

We have strong wind gusts the past two weekends that caused trees to come down and power outages. Fist one was 16 hours. House drooped down to 59 degrees F. The next weekend brought more gusty winds and another power outage. This time for only a few hours. Wind and warmer temperatures meant that by mid week we had very little snow left. But a lot of cleanup to do. Lots of branches down all over the yard...so they had to come up before they became a tripping hazard when walking Macey. Another birch by the pond came down. Sadly yesterday's weather brought us some snow with a bit of mix so it will probably be there until the spring. 

Power otages messed with out tv - wasn't working so we tried several fixed.. Called for service- they're short staffed due to COVID. But when the over the phone fix didn't work, they sent someone out to repair it.

Finally received my car registration renewal (from early October) in the mail this week 

Had suspected fraud on one of my credit cards.. so a day was wasted on that and I'm anxiously waiting for a replacement to come.  There is a new exclusive kit at Acorns & Threads by Heartstring Samplery called Winter Comes.

Had a dental appointment to replace a filling mid week (the day before my birthday). Yes,  I'm another year older and yes..I saw snow flurries on my birthday. 

Took Mom grocery shopping on Friday before the bad weather. I was glad to get her out if only for a day.

Today was spent shoveling here and at Mom's then coming home and falling asleep. Still have a few things to get out in the mail. They will be late this year. 

 

Stitching:

Finished!

 

 

Turkey Time by Erica Michaels
Fabric: 24ct scalloped band
Threads: GAST, Rainbow Gallery Nordic Gold and DMC
Also 2 small JABCO Buttons (that I still need to locate)
Stitch Count: 114 x 22, 2 over 1
Cross Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 different background paper

the colors stand out better.

Next...

 

 

 

Bookmark from etsy store Stitchesloversshop

 ** Middle Bookmark

Fabric: 14ct white Aida

Threads: DMC, DMC Diamant
Stitch Count: 36 x 99, 2 over 1
Cross Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

Stash:

 

 

 

The last one for this year...

Crazy Annie's Monthly - Annie Beez December sleds Let's Go Sledding

 

From Ebay: Sekas & Co. Stained Glass Ornaments 1 & 2

 

 

 

 

Until my next update,
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa M.