More hours

 I spent a long time creating an embroidered wreath to hang on the fireplace in the landscape...

It still needs a bow at the bottom to finish it off.  

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A mini-rant...I haven't felt the need to do a reverse look up for any phone numbers recently but yesterday I wondered why we keep getting a local number showing up (don't know it, so won't answer).  So I did my usual query and discovered that it doesn't simply tell you where the number originates - now they want to tell you all sorts of 'stuff' about the person at that number AND, despite their web site saying the look up is free - it's not.  They wanted my credit card number so they could charge me nearly $2.  Really?  Free?  Yeah, right.  Needless to say I muttered something akin to them whistling up a rope and gave up.  Now they have their hooks into me, I wonder if I'm now going to get calls from THEM demanding their $2.  Rant over.

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- If you're interested in trying out wool applique, perhaps THIS cute fellow will encourage you.

- HERE is a cute pattern for your fall decor.

- I thought THESE were rather awww-worthy.

Today's quote...

He continues to pay the price!

Forty seven years ago yesterday the RC gave up his perfectly good bachelorhood to marry me and I'm thankful every day.  Pretty sure he'd say the same (as long as I'm in the room...lol).  

We were married at the home of my cousin who was our officiant (he also married my parents).  

- THIS is a work of art!

- I know I've sent  you to another version of these, but THIS one is really pretty!

-  THIS little guy is rather awww-worthy.

And so, it begins (again)

 Here's the beginning of another landscape (my 83rd, believe it or not!!)...

There were altogether too many hours spent quilting the 'wall' and 'floor' but at least now the fun stuff starts happening.  I was quite proud of myself that I figured out how to add 'glass' to the window (a piece of a sheet protector to be exact).  

-If you've never made a junk journal, perhaps THIS tutorial will set you up for success.

- THIS is a somewhat different design for a tote bag.

- THESE made me smile.

Today's quote is from Martin Luther King Jr...."The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy".

grrrrrrrrr

..........second post of the day, but I'm wondering if anyone else is having issues leaving comments on blogs today??  Or is it just me?  

A colossal mess

 I don't really have anything ready to show you but perhaps these pictures might have somewhat of an explanation for that...

See the mess??

This shows just some of the piles I end up with when I'm creating a landscape.  Never let it be said that I'm afraid to show you my mess  creative inspiration!!

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!

- Have a peek at the fun creations by THIS artist.

- THIS is most definitely awwww-worthy!  And THIS too!

- HERE is something you could make for your autumn decor (scroll down for the free pattern).

And another one bites the dust!

 Here you go - another completed landscape!  I'm really sorry that a photo doesn't really do it justice because it doesn't show the sparkle I added to the snow using a couple of different types of glitter (I'm so sad that they no longer make Glamour Dust by DecoArt because nothing else does such a great job).  I'm also sorry that I don't think you can tell that I made her a 'puffer' coat nor do I think you can really see the snowflakes I added to the sky.  There's so much texture in this one that a photo simply can't capture.  It should be clickable to embiggen so that might help.

"Him and Me VII - Christmas Tree Farm"
measures approx.  19x25"

FOR SALE!

- THIS would be a fun little project to do for your fall decor.  

- Or how about THESE.

- HERE is something you might like to try out.

I stumbled across this and had to share it - enjoy!

almost, but not quite

 I'm almost finished the landscape but still have to add the finishing touches so for now I'll show you another little glimpse....

- THIS looks like a fun fall project.

- I know THIS is a paid pattern, but it made me laugh anyway.  And THESE made me smile too.

-I really should make THIS for our #1 son who is a chef.

Today's quote is by Daniel Gottlieb...."I hope you will remember what your soul needs.  Not wealth, prestige, and possessions, but the adult responsibility to love someone every day a little more than you did the day before"  (from the book 'Letters To Sam')

More on the tree

 The glitter has been added to the tree along with some 'baubles (sequins) which add even more sparkle.  Next I need to figure out how I'm going to do the trim on the presents.    I spent the entire afternoon (!!!) yesterday making little teeny fiddly bows for the gifts.  It would have been far easier to embroider them but I wanted them to be dimensional.  Good thing I don't work on a time clock!

After the latest threat from south of us, a brilliant person wrote this...,.turn your sound up..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlyUrGA52M4

- If you're a fan of the When Calls The Heart series on tv, you might like to create some of THESE!  Even if you're not familiar with the show, the paper creations are pretty cool.

- THIS fell under the awww-worthy category for me.

- If you have a chipped teacup, perhaps making THIS would be a good use for it.

- If you're thinking about making a vest to keep you warm over the cold months, perhaps some ideas HERE will be of interest.  Or have a look at the ones HERE (scroll down) as well.

Today's quote is from Mark Twain..."No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot"