A partial happy dance

I have been told a few times that one of the nicest thing about Paradigm Lost is that when you finish each motif, especially the larger ones, it is like having a small happy dance.

Well, let me tell you... with this motif I had a Happy Dance.

Paradigm Lost - Motif finished June 27'10

It was a big one!

This weekend I went Antiquing with my mother for the first time.  I guess part of it was being sentimental over my gramma.  We were on the hunt for depression glass called Cornflower... my gramma's favorite.  My mom only has 1 piece and I didn't have any.  We found a few good finds at a couple of different spots.  She bought me a plate for an anniversary present and I picked up some glasses and a rose bowl.  A little while ago I read on a blog about someone using this neat device to keep sissors in...a flower/scissor frog I think it is called.  I have been looking for one ever since.  Well I found the perfect one, and basically it was right in my backyard!

Flower Frog being used as Scissor Frog

The town where I live - Cobourg, Ontario - has a big celebration for Canada Day.  There are craft tents, a midway, an art show etc.  Thursday I am going to venture down and go through the craft tents.  I am on the hunt for a few items, and after a few years of going with my mom or my husband, I have realized it is easier to do it withouth them.  If you are planning on heading down my way let me know and we can say hello.
Then Friday to Sunday I am off to stitch with a couple of amazing ladies.  Poor hubby gets to stay home and study :(
I will hopefully have a status picture to show next week.

Everyone, please have a SAFE and HAPPY Canada Day!!!

Family and Stitching

I had no idea it has been so long since I last posted.

Last weekend (June 12/13) I went to visit my cousin Bill and his family at his cottage in the Muskokas.  A bunch of the family was up to look at the memorial garden that was started 2 years ago after the death of my uncle Bill.

Saturday's weather was a little chilly and damp, but we enjoyed sitting around the camp fire.  Saturday night Bill and Tish cooked an amazing dinner for us.  Smoked roast beef, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, dill carrots, and these baked onions.  SO YUMMY!!

Sunday after a big filling breakfast we went for a boat ride around the lake of bays.

I didnt' get much stitching done but had a wonderful relazing weekend.

Here are some pictures from the weekend

Arriving at cottage

Back of cottage (windows over look water)

Boathouse

Aunt Barb beside memorial Garden

View of campfire from garden area

Cute centerpieces Tish and Maddy made

Picture from boat ride - Shania Twain's Cottage

Stitching Update

I do not feel like I have stitched much since my weekend in Georgian bay, but did manage to get a bit done especially this past weekend.

Kaliedescope June 7th

Kaliedescope June 21st

Paradigm Lost June 7th

Paradigm Lost June 21st

Hopefully the coming weeks will bring more stitch filled days.

One word.... HEAVEN

Well again it has been a few weeks since my last post.  I have had a few productive days in the stitching area including this past weekend.

Friday afternoon I was picked up by Rebecca, her mom Sylvia, and Trista.  We were on our way to Georgian Bay to visit with Sheila.  We had a nice lunch at Lonestar and continued on our way.  Traffic was good and we arrived around 4pm.  There was 13 of us in total for the weekend.

Friday night was stitching, and some great BBQ provided by Sheila's husband Smitty and she made us some delicious salads.

Saturday was a little windly and grey out, but we had an amazing little room to stitch in.  It over looked the bay.  After a pretty productive day of stitching, we headed to a small Italian restaurant for dinner.  The food was pretty good.

Saturday night was more sitching and lots of laughter.

Sunday was a dreary raining day, but we did get more stitching in.  The four of us left around 1pm and had a decent drive home.

All in all, a wonderful stitching weekend surrounded by a group of amazing ladies.
Here are a couple of pics from the weekend

Dani and Barb sitting on the deck

View of Georgian bay in background

Pond below the deck at the main house.

And here are some progess pics

Paradigm Lost

June 6th, 2010

Ink Circles Kaliedescope

June 6th, 2010