tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20895341097393178632024-03-27T16:53:26.970-07:00Self-sufficient Samwww.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-67002070758684323332024-03-25T08:38:00.000-07:002024-03-25T08:38:48.850-07:00Some crafty goodness!!!<p> Only 2 finishes this week but lots of hand sewing that took lots of time but was very relaxing. I craft on the weekends mostly especially if there is sewing. I was going to make project bags but darn if I couldn't find my zippers! I had to order more from Amazon. This is what happens when I clean and organize....I can't find anything!</p><p>I did finish the heart applique which took most of the weekend and I did a terrible job. I am not very good at hand sewing. Plus, when I hemmed the backing fabric I forgot to change the thread and used white thread on a dark fabric! Duh! But it's done....not very well but it's a finish..........this was a pattern that came on a cd that I got with a Blackbird Design quilt kit. I haven't made the quilt yet....<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavO_V-GObuFc0C9VRumRzdBieQ08_hfQN9aynDCyBFrxMM1kXI18JHy0NhUxngC-cP4ULWRrzrJDFUz1mpPcsBEfDeJMRZT67k8cmgnuCAAb7cSUca4ZRG19K1OGecBiDqFp4uv1npXo5C5BwxbIya0Csv1unnpHBMCSWUhqlGqbZSfOXp5VRUMssp_yM/s4288/DSCF7664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavO_V-GObuFc0C9VRumRzdBieQ08_hfQN9aynDCyBFrxMM1kXI18JHy0NhUxngC-cP4ULWRrzrJDFUz1mpPcsBEfDeJMRZT67k8cmgnuCAAb7cSUca4ZRG19K1OGecBiDqFp4uv1npXo5C5BwxbIya0Csv1unnpHBMCSWUhqlGqbZSfOXp5VRUMssp_yM/w400-h300/DSCF7664.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>the 2nd finish is a small XS called Spring is Sprung by Asberry's Echoes Stitches on Etsy........I still need to coffee/tea stain and final finish into a pillow.........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rUWbK0ACR5oxIyK2vGZEzGzcwiWXujmN2xQh1pM5glEuqWRYYUqBmL27305GFrB2hvLO_DMFQ1GwHFM8LXk20KG02EsQo4wkUcf6IBX6GC7eZgMaIpzmNiL_70N2GEY2mFH-bq5tOQOs2B0TyZHylJS-wzWOy3E6_HOnHlo6tJMg-dSjjXze0XUKBLEp/s4288/DSCF7674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rUWbK0ACR5oxIyK2vGZEzGzcwiWXujmN2xQh1pM5glEuqWRYYUqBmL27305GFrB2hvLO_DMFQ1GwHFM8LXk20KG02EsQo4wkUcf6IBX6GC7eZgMaIpzmNiL_70N2GEY2mFH-bq5tOQOs2B0TyZHylJS-wzWOy3E6_HOnHlo6tJMg-dSjjXze0XUKBLEp/w400-h300/DSCF7674.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Now, I've started on a Robin by the same designer.......this is my morning stitch....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMTaGEaBytDOgYXwh7mGTNqlbhpFkLIti0uLxmLShQUAD3Eh0hBkw49LV9pNP9xu6pWYdEWrozg8V9NmoEhVscBAmVAAGs-xlUVDcORSC8FWMn57EjqCNsmCkxcZU42dsynI-qGZkZ2M6ppK3kThhsl_UvheJyBZSTE8AhvGCSJtTTbvV_k_OZ5y-3fTH/s4288/DSCF7673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMTaGEaBytDOgYXwh7mGTNqlbhpFkLIti0uLxmLShQUAD3Eh0hBkw49LV9pNP9xu6pWYdEWrozg8V9NmoEhVscBAmVAAGs-xlUVDcORSC8FWMn57EjqCNsmCkxcZU42dsynI-qGZkZ2M6ppK3kThhsl_UvheJyBZSTE8AhvGCSJtTTbvV_k_OZ5y-3fTH/w400-h300/DSCF7673.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I finally got my floss and started the Bonus block on my Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs...........it's the block on the far right and you can tell I haven't gotten too far yet........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWoBkHQIayJmgNdZfzoXFrBKi57dYLvvTfFBr6J6EggSOlfKAtJKa6jz3_YJRn_CRnYS3WeJAxjpbraHEoVQ4Vyq1zVVr2pFVGimN9AZv7a3feMF8JRj2F6ziJuMDLI2LjESMsBvqgNrw4ZGjZsSOgLMEtVN4lYfaz1CK1PLvOw4bndsXEKezuCXKD5hF/s4288/DSCF7672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWoBkHQIayJmgNdZfzoXFrBKi57dYLvvTfFBr6J6EggSOlfKAtJKa6jz3_YJRn_CRnYS3WeJAxjpbraHEoVQ4Vyq1zVVr2pFVGimN9AZv7a3feMF8JRj2F6ziJuMDLI2LjESMsBvqgNrw4ZGjZsSOgLMEtVN4lYfaz1CK1PLvOw4bndsXEKezuCXKD5hF/w400-h300/DSCF7672.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here is a pattern for 2 Easter projects free on the Shabby Fabrics website and there is also a video you can watch.............Sew Tattered podcaster, made them and said they were fast and fun.......... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3HRdbIhLbv6CS4iSNAgh6vyQ-A81V7YURHSxCk28025z8HH4gNLwmnRJIeEqKQCwjdMiwvw525YIfh88uKn-oOA-MIzCC5Syw1YH7pRf0Shc7exa3DQZp26EyoERqbH-hGqGBNcUZvz48Q-vjdMsVghtE4WdiyDQuURXfv3CjpM8prASNXMTFEabhQ1U/s4288/DSCF7665.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3HRdbIhLbv6CS4iSNAgh6vyQ-A81V7YURHSxCk28025z8HH4gNLwmnRJIeEqKQCwjdMiwvw525YIfh88uKn-oOA-MIzCC5Syw1YH7pRf0Shc7exa3DQZp26EyoERqbH-hGqGBNcUZvz48Q-vjdMsVghtE4WdiyDQuURXfv3CjpM8prASNXMTFEabhQ1U/w400-h300/DSCF7665.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>So, I gathered up some materials for next weekend maybe...............greens and oranges...........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3HRtsdFQku-YnR_U8ErR4UELtzEVb-Jp2dne3hPVFPaJzDJpZ4IAssh2FyN_gUTL7bkjA3UkRiaFev4RqeoXOZfUwwh39ShU_QTwLCHMX2eDnkHaiUW7tt6fNtqzZ-s0GFkU3x1CPIuWpE6KCXS8biVoReXwWNq2YNePfJj3rgplTrgPV1ZcbmGHDRJ1/s4288/DSCF7666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3HRtsdFQku-YnR_U8ErR4UELtzEVb-Jp2dne3hPVFPaJzDJpZ4IAssh2FyN_gUTL7bkjA3UkRiaFev4RqeoXOZfUwwh39ShU_QTwLCHMX2eDnkHaiUW7tt6fNtqzZ-s0GFkU3x1CPIuWpE6KCXS8biVoReXwWNq2YNePfJj3rgplTrgPV1ZcbmGHDRJ1/w400-h300/DSCF7666.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My puzzle is on the kitchen table so I work on it while waiting for water to boil or the oven to pre-heat etc. I haven't even gotten the border done yet........ <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhV61tFfmDRqKi702ACT_Ne89TcS5AX1dEAWRSDHObplcNGJ2bsEBc2LvxCKIJBR3PLtKvCf_iHlIBGHxLQd776V-JAD7cVX34r8T2TiAbiLYzPHIPlUv7ivZp53R6RKT5bkc6gsHvYflYk932ZlHOWVOKFY4L4IV-LMj_VR_yrruklLwWF9xK48N-qZ8r/s4288/DSCF7675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhV61tFfmDRqKi702ACT_Ne89TcS5AX1dEAWRSDHObplcNGJ2bsEBc2LvxCKIJBR3PLtKvCf_iHlIBGHxLQd776V-JAD7cVX34r8T2TiAbiLYzPHIPlUv7ivZp53R6RKT5bkc6gsHvYflYk932ZlHOWVOKFY4L4IV-LMj_VR_yrruklLwWF9xK48N-qZ8r/w400-h300/DSCF7675.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>As for the past week of cleaning and clearing, it went really well. I got 4 boxes of "stuff" into the back of the Tahoe and the far side of the living room is looking good! I will be getting rid of some of this furniture when I am done with cleaning and clearing everything else...........like this stereo of my parents.....<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinj4nbrM2-OJQpfaH9EP4Ddr1HrbzHItUV9tLCGrDGXaIDb6cxtiIW1Td0MnB8_xfbuUkCHkgg22VI1j6yy2tcl-8VgkJgJNa9yvOELXXq5w7uZFcmhdM_lW0Hve_E6U04vAaK_MEqMeI6zgt3IPGoxn_KzpNGy4ziH3-LaexL6HuQft7Nlp1QcoZcS_Kd/s4288/DSCF7668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinj4nbrM2-OJQpfaH9EP4Ddr1HrbzHItUV9tLCGrDGXaIDb6cxtiIW1Td0MnB8_xfbuUkCHkgg22VI1j6yy2tcl-8VgkJgJNa9yvOELXXq5w7uZFcmhdM_lW0Hve_E6U04vAaK_MEqMeI6zgt3IPGoxn_KzpNGy4ziH3-LaexL6HuQft7Nlp1QcoZcS_Kd/w400-h300/DSCF7668.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my antique cupboard/bookcase....I'll be keeping it......... <br /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSN6GHfEM85Ivx_OGjzRblQr4Gxj1JkoOW_haquZNl44zFhqmL8IbObcFuMnu7zqhFQI5oTCjJeXnFYQeoaWYGJLIFMimOgTAQ6pOqN_3F4qV-UJFJReh0rtaouvIxX5SAdAshSs16N0iAEQMMzOAXD4syBY8ocC6CdGCjncs3CM2CLJ06e8YWJIJ6JFn/s4288/DSCF7667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSN6GHfEM85Ivx_OGjzRblQr4Gxj1JkoOW_haquZNl44zFhqmL8IbObcFuMnu7zqhFQI5oTCjJeXnFYQeoaWYGJLIFMimOgTAQ6pOqN_3F4qV-UJFJReh0rtaouvIxX5SAdAshSs16N0iAEQMMzOAXD4syBY8ocC6CdGCjncs3CM2CLJ06e8YWJIJ6JFn/w300-h400/DSCF7667.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>This is a black stenciled tea/bar cart underneath the tablecloth with wheels on one end....undecided about this one....again, it was my parents............<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bpzLmUj6eOT9jMMar10mK-c2V5IrESpsDUeHIe-1H0pR97fuMzTKRK_4n3yp87WQcqLuMXGvy-rBFmQxOtLpjrWcB_PxH5_xZqiznHekYR05LfLoKLWUxSxBYyxD-nxVOKoI3NBIDkc6DTwteq4miItJ1qsS92_WvRCiR-lHbB8bilTHiygjrF399oGY/s4288/DSCF7669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bpzLmUj6eOT9jMMar10mK-c2V5IrESpsDUeHIe-1H0pR97fuMzTKRK_4n3yp87WQcqLuMXGvy-rBFmQxOtLpjrWcB_PxH5_xZqiznHekYR05LfLoKLWUxSxBYyxD-nxVOKoI3NBIDkc6DTwteq4miItJ1qsS92_WvRCiR-lHbB8bilTHiygjrF399oGY/w400-h300/DSCF7669.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>There is a wallpaper mural that goes around that corner of the room....they decorated in Italian Provincial.<br /><p>So, it was a productive week and I am hoping the same for this week. I need to get more mulch and stone and my lawn guy was here yesterday and mowed and he said to just call him and he would come and unload it for me. He and his wife are the best! I am so lucky to have found them. It is supposed to rain all day today so I will bake some banana bread. I love to bake on rainy days...so cozy. I'll light some candles, do laundry, work more on the living room and start on my taxes. This coming week I also need to fill out my address book go through paperwork and organize and get rid of some greeting cards and stationary. It's "looking good in the neighborhood"!</p><p> Happy Trails!!! <br /> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-78198131945093960792024-03-19T08:52:00.000-07:002024-03-19T08:52:30.237-07:00Crazy Spring!!!<p> We were in the 70's and then the bottom dropped out and we have been below freezing the last 2 nights! Tonight it's only going down to 44 and then we'll be back in the warm temps during the day. Even today it will be in the high 60's which is perfect for working outside.</p><p>Last week I went to Tractor Supply and got 5 bags of mulch and 5 bags of rock. I hadn't bought rock in years but needed to replenish my gravel sidewalk path so I got pea gravel. Unfortunately, I am older and weaker now and couldn't lift the gravel bags. I just said to the gal loading it into my SUV that I would have to call my lawn guy to come over and unload them for me. She asked where I lived and I told her and she knew exactly where as her parents used to live around the corner from me. She said she would come over and unload it for me. I told her that wasn't necessary but she insisted and said she had to pick up her baby boy after work and it was right near my house. She told me about 6:30 and sure enough she showed up and unloaded it all and right where I needed it so I would have to drag it anywhere. Meanwhile I got to hold her 2 month old baby boy...what a treat! I love babies! I gave her some money which she did not want but I insisted. That was Friday, it rained on Saturday, and Sunday morning there was a knock on my door and there she was with her 15 year old son. She brought me bananas and muffins and said they would spread the gravel and mulch and just to tell them where. She said she had 1 hour before she had to be to work. They did it all! I couldn't believe it! I still need 5 more bags of each but I will have my yard guy do it. This gal has 2 kids, and she and her husband work multiple jobs and are guardians to 4 other children they are in the process of adopting. My word! There are "angels among us" just like the song says. </p><p>Meanwhile, I've been busy cleaning and clearing still. My cousin said it took her and her husband a year getting ready to downsize so I guess I shouldn't feel too bad. It feels really good and I know when I'm done it will be easier to maintain without all that "junk' of mine and my parents. </p><p>Here's some crafting progress........this is a patchwork piece I made that will be the front of a project bag I have yet to make........ <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pKCUDhWJNCJCGKVMfvIZJOc8SjKgn2OS95ajcDOxzMtc24Qyge7xLypUAg1WDaEIM07EoDxu8dI2PhhgMQElG3Y2aH65XGZa8nr34GpN7R_TUSs_3IqF6kr4mPxPermtDBzeRGrDEedxvVz_xJJHRc7JOI7AVqZKNNu1ufgSIsNmGsPRHtzNEsCQd20O/s4288/DSCF7655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pKCUDhWJNCJCGKVMfvIZJOc8SjKgn2OS95ajcDOxzMtc24Qyge7xLypUAg1WDaEIM07EoDxu8dI2PhhgMQElG3Y2aH65XGZa8nr34GpN7R_TUSs_3IqF6kr4mPxPermtDBzeRGrDEedxvVz_xJJHRc7JOI7AVqZKNNu1ufgSIsNmGsPRHtzNEsCQd20O/w400-h300/DSCF7655.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>I finished the top of the heart applique and I did a terrible job! I have to put on the backing and the "tongues" still and hopefully that will make all my mistakes less noticeable........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwixHx5OEi5ihReRQXazJNkwWhpupnHN6rwgDG8_JH-dwKI4qVeu8i8KoFt3x0rfKo9um0nah8jYXt5OtfwcUgNrEghAv95P3mHNHRasQoUyNQYTPX3yDE69AYOM50fmJ8sRNIjk4v8dFi4yiFrsSg5H1UeMhSkiMeEJHMiFUbVoOsKTICJWPSzMcVPok/s4288/DSCF7656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwixHx5OEi5ihReRQXazJNkwWhpupnHN6rwgDG8_JH-dwKI4qVeu8i8KoFt3x0rfKo9um0nah8jYXt5OtfwcUgNrEghAv95P3mHNHRasQoUyNQYTPX3yDE69AYOM50fmJ8sRNIjk4v8dFi4yiFrsSg5H1UeMhSkiMeEJHMiFUbVoOsKTICJWPSzMcVPok/w300-h400/DSCF7656.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I finished February Anniversaries of the heart and researched for all my relatives who had February birthdays but my Cousin Allen seemed to be the only one. Some graves just have the year they were born and not a birthday especially the older graves. What astonishes me is that some of my relatives that were around when I was a child were born in the 1800's.....I wish I would have realized it at the time and asked them more about their childhoods and growing up years. </p><p>I was going to start AOTH #3 for March but when I checked the layout there is a bonus pattern that will go next to February and then after that I will stitch March. Unfortunately, I had to order the floss for the bonus chart and so I am falling way behind! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimweF_iYNcO6mel5eGpdMCveZZKOMhTfMW4N0YEN7e2Q737idiy348MzsdP6pfqy-tRnPPkbcmmRhZw_g0OtC1PbvFDmjfZfOb2nztvekqyqi30TAAUJeuJ2b969CSwIUuB6NVv54WMUYYD3PhXg9gCOEqVjIkxPL4IIrmV6TZG2bf2hLdSBJP5I4MDXII/s4288/DSCF7657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimweF_iYNcO6mel5eGpdMCveZZKOMhTfMW4N0YEN7e2Q737idiy348MzsdP6pfqy-tRnPPkbcmmRhZw_g0OtC1PbvFDmjfZfOb2nztvekqyqi30TAAUJeuJ2b969CSwIUuB6NVv54WMUYYD3PhXg9gCOEqVjIkxPL4IIrmV6TZG2bf2hLdSBJP5I4MDXII/w400-h300/DSCF7657.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>So, while I wait for the floss to be delivered I started on some Springtime smalls..........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUw3gnM8qwTCR7XGu8WTCDDvdbvNmBECPtT1NXvBR2Cl_U3ph_3T7fJH586gTfwvH0BMx4ZSBiZkBjlq_zFI_sSevvbKCDr4cDePiLXZ1d8mFx0acNHCD5GlvwOXiavk71Hf53y7cy9nOybHsVABXb7KXFmR2dIyO0MvmHc55AJUHSr0CcuufxhH2RZZj/s4288/DSCF7658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUw3gnM8qwTCR7XGu8WTCDDvdbvNmBECPtT1NXvBR2Cl_U3ph_3T7fJH586gTfwvH0BMx4ZSBiZkBjlq_zFI_sSevvbKCDr4cDePiLXZ1d8mFx0acNHCD5GlvwOXiavk71Hf53y7cy9nOybHsVABXb7KXFmR2dIyO0MvmHc55AJUHSr0CcuufxhH2RZZj/w400-h300/DSCF7658.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-0CDLZFJKPzv1egTxnZC-bvvoDKG6k6Kf0L1HrQgtUj1mEQ9S-wJC4DKprQ9UsfnE4f42-RasyUOXxeC8uzTNUieGXKwDJ2a8h2VV8JQX6z_VkL2_Y3vEDCmkJhdzYCHUBgRJEpXDWZQYXmuYtIz-wRSyws8zzYzQjBjYVmltlsomrxH3UXhbFXcbFxN/s4288/DSCF7659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-0CDLZFJKPzv1egTxnZC-bvvoDKG6k6Kf0L1HrQgtUj1mEQ9S-wJC4DKprQ9UsfnE4f42-RasyUOXxeC8uzTNUieGXKwDJ2a8h2VV8JQX6z_VkL2_Y3vEDCmkJhdzYCHUBgRJEpXDWZQYXmuYtIz-wRSyws8zzYzQjBjYVmltlsomrxH3UXhbFXcbFxN/w400-h300/DSCF7659.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>It will be nice to have a few finishes for Spring as AOTH patterns take awhile so these will be my morning stitches for now.</p><p>I also started Susan Branch's For the Love of Books 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle....this will be framed when done if I don't lose any pieces. I just got all the pieces right side up and spread apart so now the fun begins! I just pray that Miss Peeps steers clear of it! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRF2RvYBkFfQSF823ld-WW1k5FttBnXWZVzz5vJvZ2jEfWh5bYlfnNg0vlFLCbqpsJaBcpqhkSQ_XGNlhLXPLwgkanIVsDpPQAUEf1jxDVPOToy16gQpPIuU4KCG6KmrKF3IdoAnhBAi2T2cAIpQ7I6Sa-aAUNHkge5KXsJ80ftL9gozp_D6lenz3ZkKTl/s4288/DSCF7653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRF2RvYBkFfQSF823ld-WW1k5FttBnXWZVzz5vJvZ2jEfWh5bYlfnNg0vlFLCbqpsJaBcpqhkSQ_XGNlhLXPLwgkanIVsDpPQAUEf1jxDVPOToy16gQpPIuU4KCG6KmrKF3IdoAnhBAi2T2cAIpQ7I6Sa-aAUNHkge5KXsJ80ftL9gozp_D6lenz3ZkKTl/w400-h300/DSCF7653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc2krBbn6JJFVEUf_RM9qAPLod9XWp7eebBFUoDX9xA1Dr0RT1_prroKSv0Y_IIcM7LHy31UBh5SqoswZRmS0oFAml0HMiJHNkJCK3R8NFXMpcdC_SmBoIYo2pjnr_XnP2jxVG0N3_hKVEiwAqjlvxEj8sNjLSN1Z_gWX6h_q0WUW4fpOXc2-oJJ-xlaY/s4288/DSCF7654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc2krBbn6JJFVEUf_RM9qAPLod9XWp7eebBFUoDX9xA1Dr0RT1_prroKSv0Y_IIcM7LHy31UBh5SqoswZRmS0oFAml0HMiJHNkJCK3R8NFXMpcdC_SmBoIYo2pjnr_XnP2jxVG0N3_hKVEiwAqjlvxEj8sNjLSN1Z_gWX6h_q0WUW4fpOXc2-oJJ-xlaY/w400-h300/DSCF7654.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The red buds are blooming although why they are called red buds I don't know as they are purple but maybe their buds are red? My camera doesn't do them justice as they are a deep purple. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQ6ZHl-mAHe0qM9DlLvypmuaJa3tgwFfKqd70vJHn_fC1uP9zua79QitJb4Hxt1R1IlWImhI_6cr5-UYOfXwG4UdnBWnk8Y4ZnZdHZAzzVRHKcL1LS3Xov1niHKtLhPNCPfZo2OoH3X8x0nxWph-zZiZjqHhbJZCpNo5SrtbiKRXI6Ra5m_vYgsZA1f3d/s4288/DSCF7648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQ6ZHl-mAHe0qM9DlLvypmuaJa3tgwFfKqd70vJHn_fC1uP9zua79QitJb4Hxt1R1IlWImhI_6cr5-UYOfXwG4UdnBWnk8Y4ZnZdHZAzzVRHKcL1LS3Xov1niHKtLhPNCPfZo2OoH3X8x0nxWph-zZiZjqHhbJZCpNo5SrtbiKRXI6Ra5m_vYgsZA1f3d/w400-h300/DSCF7648.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I have no idea what this tree is but it is red but not a red bud...........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobGMEjclkWf3PobO6TGOVYTl3X58C_CPqpy7JXbv8zd05CwKNJ_sYsDR5GOqrr49vfkClKdLNZnnM5xw9OluLM5ar0-T65mivgH5vfNF3r_HhhyT1Ul0cP13PS4BG9zdttgaqxl4fsZkeGNUl0rL5a24baUMJAtnoA_kqH7I3QXi-WJeuQAmjoBdYRkqQ/s4288/DSCF7651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobGMEjclkWf3PobO6TGOVYTl3X58C_CPqpy7JXbv8zd05CwKNJ_sYsDR5GOqrr49vfkClKdLNZnnM5xw9OluLM5ar0-T65mivgH5vfNF3r_HhhyT1Ul0cP13PS4BG9zdttgaqxl4fsZkeGNUl0rL5a24baUMJAtnoA_kqH7I3QXi-WJeuQAmjoBdYRkqQ/w400-h300/DSCF7651.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>This week there is yard work, I take my car in for its annual checkup. There's more thrift store packing and loading into the car. I've hung some pictures and I also just received some plate hangers I ordered so I will be hanging those along with the plates. I also organized my rolling cart with all my cross stitch tools and supplies. I have a new plan for organizing my flosses which I will share next week.</p><p>That's all for now. I hope you are having good weather wherever you are. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsR6tuhiv0GpJXGqLW3GTZNGsW6eu6I9bP_eOmV9yDtmSeq0FRsnZI7TLPEsYmpn1knWJrBvpjpW2wYXo8ZsNQgS3BwX8AL-fNhefq24llqK6Idlh2knz43-2Q4NxuLHpW_0F-fNeBWkyhtBdYNVVoE09pHEMrn81Wtkt7a6vDh-ViFsbtG4vHpOALwFq/s204/Blog%20-%20031924%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="204" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsR6tuhiv0GpJXGqLW3GTZNGsW6eu6I9bP_eOmV9yDtmSeq0FRsnZI7TLPEsYmpn1knWJrBvpjpW2wYXo8ZsNQgS3BwX8AL-fNhefq24llqK6Idlh2knz43-2Q4NxuLHpW_0F-fNeBWkyhtBdYNVVoE09pHEMrn81Wtkt7a6vDh-ViFsbtG4vHpOALwFq/w400-h376/Blog%20-%20031924%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-46570321104644457742024-03-14T14:52:00.000-07:002024-03-14T14:52:22.370-07:00A quick post before the storm hits!<p> I have been cleaning and going through everything except walls, ceilings, and carpeting. I found my parents old 78 records of Broadway musicals, Boston Pops, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como...along with some classical music. I hated to give them away but their stereo here doesn't work anymore. So, I ordered one of those reproduction Victrola's except this one not only plays 78's and 45's and whatever else there is, it also has a tape player and a cd player and FM radio......the only problem is it only plays one record at a time and those 78's don't play for very long considering how big they are! LOL! But it's nice and I can't wait to dig out my old 45's! <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORnzI9SY818fqarz_1jPqPyeWVxkdFMUG9XoaEqI1yg7RMaWnEBMv2Pqks6ci9pWXV_MJejgScipmEJOsjV45UVk69AJi58e5zp0jClsOj3SBw2h93PQpUCY18crhiAA7JX8FW8XYDKCEgDmirjf7nXwB7PJzUrEfmRfGzeQv1UaRlE0HR_nZWkvLobis/s4288/DSCF7642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORnzI9SY818fqarz_1jPqPyeWVxkdFMUG9XoaEqI1yg7RMaWnEBMv2Pqks6ci9pWXV_MJejgScipmEJOsjV45UVk69AJi58e5zp0jClsOj3SBw2h93PQpUCY18crhiAA7JX8FW8XYDKCEgDmirjf7nXwB7PJzUrEfmRfGzeQv1UaRlE0HR_nZWkvLobis/w400-h300/DSCF7642.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Today was cleaning and polishing a bookcase, dusting and going through books, and giving my horse collection a bath. I used to have lots more but I gave a lot of them away....the painted horses my daughter got me..........<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioinU5MefSzJZLHWMKs61B-ym7ppy8nrLCLGcjyUaM9sN9qaPUpgHc9NK5maV20PXHFGs9gaQfUZzvawLd8oP1jfSfSKfeLrG0PCj0oNlz4-FgJT5kDaPriDZhvaZ1MDj1GEGBjtKgpDXV7T_iqXrflbn-h9M60u_tC4AF63Cx2gfVB8PTle04kjKLZbGd/s4288/DSCF7647.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioinU5MefSzJZLHWMKs61B-ym7ppy8nrLCLGcjyUaM9sN9qaPUpgHc9NK5maV20PXHFGs9gaQfUZzvawLd8oP1jfSfSKfeLrG0PCj0oNlz4-FgJT5kDaPriDZhvaZ1MDj1GEGBjtKgpDXV7T_iqXrflbn-h9M60u_tC4AF63Cx2gfVB8PTle04kjKLZbGd/w400-h300/DSCF7647.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO4AxhH0iQNgyGEGrCgW5yeXUdzcmmYd_FTDd8cOaZfMlR8CPmBktfhTuSasxitXG1y7y-coRWalOLpkf0AR-UFe7JMMysHFxYt3ecI4DgE0scGok5y4lI9bPPGQyxoJ0qKITTjSatBTpdUXcGBaO1A2x_c6BjzAWPGtoOSzY6akjqHSDrJPDsA4j3ALy/s4288/DSCF7646.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO4AxhH0iQNgyGEGrCgW5yeXUdzcmmYd_FTDd8cOaZfMlR8CPmBktfhTuSasxitXG1y7y-coRWalOLpkf0AR-UFe7JMMysHFxYt3ecI4DgE0scGok5y4lI9bPPGQyxoJ0qKITTjSatBTpdUXcGBaO1A2x_c6BjzAWPGtoOSzY6akjqHSDrJPDsA4j3ALy/w400-h300/DSCF7646.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixR6hvIbRlT8wr2AHOqsSKRuwJNqSVkk260cBFBgC9uQe7bn4CktzmBcZj_TP742Ivmwyx7xEI7ac55rkZRFTLj-htcaLESib-EGYettTyuCGJ-ed5mbLN44A93u0J2FFwiCffAjQZYwLNFlhMQhfm2WBgd9tAHWPrVnwO9sWOsX119NFnenCaFaU3aCEg/s4288/DSCF7645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixR6hvIbRlT8wr2AHOqsSKRuwJNqSVkk260cBFBgC9uQe7bn4CktzmBcZj_TP742Ivmwyx7xEI7ac55rkZRFTLj-htcaLESib-EGYettTyuCGJ-ed5mbLN44A93u0J2FFwiCffAjQZYwLNFlhMQhfm2WBgd9tAHWPrVnwO9sWOsX119NFnenCaFaU3aCEg/w400-h300/DSCF7645.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypHH1-fD-9e2T9g2JQZACW6insLM8JZRTDalCkHXS_MZl_JHFQGKHkB-70OksaOkGd_Dp50_rK55o6gjmYAV3Cdw-4YTan0uHDUbtsPTu87WuUEn_1_BZX-GuROzJOwJLrKedGwB4aGQrmhUCNTocy-IqRfB0CQXrAN5-XYEGOJHZzymmozFZEn_T5_tr/s4288/DSCF7644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypHH1-fD-9e2T9g2JQZACW6insLM8JZRTDalCkHXS_MZl_JHFQGKHkB-70OksaOkGd_Dp50_rK55o6gjmYAV3Cdw-4YTan0uHDUbtsPTu87WuUEn_1_BZX-GuROzJOwJLrKedGwB4aGQrmhUCNTocy-IqRfB0CQXrAN5-XYEGOJHZzymmozFZEn_T5_tr/w400-h300/DSCF7644.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>It's time to get the weather radio out! There's a tornado watch.....Springtime in the south!</p><p>Happy Trails!!!<br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-38848211055604780242024-03-06T14:15:00.000-08:002024-03-06T14:15:09.326-08:00Spring has Sprung!<p> It has been beautiful here and everything is blooming and sprouting. The queens of the neighborhood are the Bradford Pear trees blooming..........here's mine.........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZzVjKy2uNw2hyjAZSlG32AfF6EtHhVW4WWZ2hccjJXFhcS80twnEL58-eJmeZH2eiE1wOE79KYLnUuQulcplwhSeJamLKHootLESnCjxWtnBvubEO9Kr1Vqb9WEcguY4Jy8N0Ts7gpMjshJoJ4PPbHlQzca1MTxmSOKBfRl9fW3EmXn4EMv9qCxpIBD4/s4288/DSCF7638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZzVjKy2uNw2hyjAZSlG32AfF6EtHhVW4WWZ2hccjJXFhcS80twnEL58-eJmeZH2eiE1wOE79KYLnUuQulcplwhSeJamLKHootLESnCjxWtnBvubEO9Kr1Vqb9WEcguY4Jy8N0Ts7gpMjshJoJ4PPbHlQzca1MTxmSOKBfRl9fW3EmXn4EMv9qCxpIBD4/w400-h300/DSCF7638.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYr926k1i8Sxus6j3_PlJn8gCucNxA-YhR4zeY1wui9Hdg9o8l5343VN8RqO9r1jPlEX4sPcQUjbZJ1wcjyWT3EtW_dkZ6ukg8i2LAigKDRAh54eeaigGujWWMdaVHzDfFcnMe1qHorxjj8IoU03RqN_wm20MRHPRh16Wm6v5oXp9_BjPv2ZSLcWE8IDij/s4288/DSCF7641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYr926k1i8Sxus6j3_PlJn8gCucNxA-YhR4zeY1wui9Hdg9o8l5343VN8RqO9r1jPlEX4sPcQUjbZJ1wcjyWT3EtW_dkZ6ukg8i2LAigKDRAh54eeaigGujWWMdaVHzDfFcnMe1qHorxjj8IoU03RqN_wm20MRHPRh16Wm6v5oXp9_BjPv2ZSLcWE8IDij/w400-h300/DSCF7641.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The outside chores and garage cleaning season is upon us!</p><p>Happy Trails!!!<br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-7741987700415499352024-02-27T09:23:00.000-08:002024-02-27T09:23:18.357-08:00Not very creative this week......<p> I've been cleaning and clearing out but my cross stitch mojo has waned. I want to sew project bags now so I ordered some supplies for that. I did final finish the February Bitty Bowl pillow but haven't wanted to start March.............</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1K6HAaS5dv6R5mHIqzDnSsQJTjvRRp_K84m2IzIGHxrUC9j_uYCXEdpITNxDO4u6JZHvKgbIdmi78HuOeugjuS7-lTe2apK-iHlA9Y4r4605UAhVPrWfWnknB2Y19ENsR6po1ogG0GbuJvt5tlyfNQqTxsCKj3HJu2vZ7-zkI-3x_zY8hnP54VqqnbKzR/s4288/DSCF7633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1K6HAaS5dv6R5mHIqzDnSsQJTjvRRp_K84m2IzIGHxrUC9j_uYCXEdpITNxDO4u6JZHvKgbIdmi78HuOeugjuS7-lTe2apK-iHlA9Y4r4605UAhVPrWfWnknB2Y19ENsR6po1ogG0GbuJvt5tlyfNQqTxsCKj3HJu2vZ7-zkI-3x_zY8hnP54VqqnbKzR/w400-h300/DSCF7633.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Here's the entire thing put together except for the key charm which I still can't find..........<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6cE8f7uoRLnfljHy4dvH0X3WzdTttAMwPptwBoMNnNAkEOBvrExmTfbwj-SKmebYR5pHdE7n5udrzDMEs7LLjtz01B6yo_V6VZZLkoOHWF4MllX7jYleva3Q2_SjHBca-IcU7sFnZJGpVBRy11kcxuZWH4B-bnnDMGnofE71qifdnJmOqaDt6YEfyAcJ/s4288/DSCF7632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6cE8f7uoRLnfljHy4dvH0X3WzdTttAMwPptwBoMNnNAkEOBvrExmTfbwj-SKmebYR5pHdE7n5udrzDMEs7LLjtz01B6yo_V6VZZLkoOHWF4MllX7jYleva3Q2_SjHBca-IcU7sFnZJGpVBRy11kcxuZWH4B-bnnDMGnofE71qifdnJmOqaDt6YEfyAcJ/w400-h300/DSCF7632.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did work on the applique heart and it is a disaster! The wool is shredding apart and the blanket stitch looked terrible so I started using a whip stitch. I'll finish it but it is a disappointing project. I used to do blanket stitch all the time...evidently at my age you totally forget everything you ever learned!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVVJk77m1MTsE5UBl-YiWo_x5y_aN1_u6Y9IMOGRYGXhONAnV_kWEuaxdcvR8zhKKu5nX76gPBAllqlsyHPZJeR__q-bJirCPGDmFbBIBe5P5Ngm5XkCtw16pn1wsSvEDlkH2CfssFSN6OYLKSjYjQ9W4O4MgcZJCxALHgMVFpsp2RupLTeKKxjmEFxZm/s4288/DSCF7634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVVJk77m1MTsE5UBl-YiWo_x5y_aN1_u6Y9IMOGRYGXhONAnV_kWEuaxdcvR8zhKKu5nX76gPBAllqlsyHPZJeR__q-bJirCPGDmFbBIBe5P5Ngm5XkCtw16pn1wsSvEDlkH2CfssFSN6OYLKSjYjQ9W4O4MgcZJCxALHgMVFpsp2RupLTeKKxjmEFxZm/w400-h300/DSCF7634.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I did work on Anniversaries of the Heart for February but I don't think I'm going to finish before the end of the month.........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MogD4CfJp1gi91Kh3YKhsEi9KNX-tlpMdNXRUfwOmQQVRKah6CufUhX5x_o4_QC0O3LISImYsp9jhqGTxp_xI3JkueZBF6TJ_ghZm51U9vFHXPmq098TqCxn1jlhY79q0oVlD6qk6dAxsIpwXY5ca7OLDrnKyt3EKaeNbyxaFijCRJYH935z2XYk1PW-/s4288/DSCF7635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MogD4CfJp1gi91Kh3YKhsEi9KNX-tlpMdNXRUfwOmQQVRKah6CufUhX5x_o4_QC0O3LISImYsp9jhqGTxp_xI3JkueZBF6TJ_ghZm51U9vFHXPmq098TqCxn1jlhY79q0oVlD6qk6dAxsIpwXY5ca7OLDrnKyt3EKaeNbyxaFijCRJYH935z2XYk1PW-/w400-h300/DSCF7635.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Spring is here in the Ozarks for sure.....85 today but then a cool down with freezing tonight...but the flowers are blooming and the Bradford Pear is getting ready to burst forth....all the bushes I planted last Fall are all full of buds too.........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKALPWHnuO4hdVUbj3KIC1XHAJvRnC4gGaLdv3VCZWgzZu_ZEAs9JjXIVml-mHS7S0L4-sWza07leGwKKd4x_-fXww0CsU0wkITDIwlK3qaDIIQL9Nd3F0dqjTJmS1YAiNjP47hKsXk6Hvsto-Oy8H7SnbRJKLI-820do7PMEC2MoaNlLG969bcLAuAeOC/s4288/DSCF7628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKALPWHnuO4hdVUbj3KIC1XHAJvRnC4gGaLdv3VCZWgzZu_ZEAs9JjXIVml-mHS7S0L4-sWza07leGwKKd4x_-fXww0CsU0wkITDIwlK3qaDIIQL9Nd3F0dqjTJmS1YAiNjP47hKsXk6Hvsto-Oy8H7SnbRJKLI-820do7PMEC2MoaNlLG969bcLAuAeOC/w300-h400/DSCF7628.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-58516801952289095492024-02-19T10:31:00.000-08:002024-02-19T10:31:42.303-08:00Crafting Happiness..........<p> Last week I worked on cleaning the living room and will continue this week. I loaded lots of boxes into the Tahoe for dropping at the thrift store later this week.</p><p> I've been very troubled by what's going on in Gaza and I have spent time writing "those in charge" although they justify their actions with the same old talking points that the major news stations make. "Israel has a right to defend itself" which is true but genocide is a whole different matter. I watch Democracy Now on You Tube which to me is one of the most accurate and fact filled news reports. I also listen to BBC and Al Jazeera to get the perspective from people outside "our bubble" we call the United States. Last night I listened to a cardiologist in Falls Church, Virginia who has lost over 100 relatives in Gaza....all civilians and I cried with him as he showed the photos of the children, the babies, the mothers, the aunts and uncles etc. that have been killed just in his family alone. Here he is, a cardiologist whose heart was breaking and he couldn't fix his own heart. I am going to go get a sympathy card today and write to him. It's the least I can do. If I was younger I would be out protesting as I used to do back in the day. I will donate to Doctors Without Borders and Direct Relief and a few others but of course Israel is not letting them in to Gaza. We are on the wrong side of history on this one and someday the history books will talk about how the U.S. contributed to genocide of an entire civilian population. I am talking about civilians, not Hamas. Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox for now. </p><p>Here are the "creations" I made this past weekend.........I still have a little XS pillow that goes in here also but I am still working on that.....I cross stitched the bag and sewed it up, curled the book pages, and put it all in the little bowl they provided. You fill the bottom of the bag with rice and then fiberfill and put in the artificial greenery they sent. They also include a little vintage Valentine. They sent the ribbon and a little key charm which I have misplaced. Hopefully it will turn up. I will show you again when the little pillow is done.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0C4W9ZhHEJXM_bLhWQFTXmhZ40KLUqCmaAEE18XwWjSLIQTlezTGXJaNTOQecMH5ms69t5Z4OA_zeuOUQUijmY0La7c3FgRjzGa_dc7E83HdZ2oRJCh1maJ_lpPzB6bYVFy7vEiJlfRgFzd5KlkI70fQ1ToiXIziMad7VX-bUw0DRkg211QkeDLX-kkr/s4288/DSCF7616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0C4W9ZhHEJXM_bLhWQFTXmhZ40KLUqCmaAEE18XwWjSLIQTlezTGXJaNTOQecMH5ms69t5Z4OA_zeuOUQUijmY0La7c3FgRjzGa_dc7E83HdZ2oRJCh1maJ_lpPzB6bYVFy7vEiJlfRgFzd5KlkI70fQ1ToiXIziMad7VX-bUw0DRkg211QkeDLX-kkr/w300-h400/DSCF7616.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>This is the little pillow so far..........<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCa1ZVX6M0LNyuFfpvM76z9vGL2tBsNKDM0E4iBGCQp4jkhGXzXeVS4Owqjfuyyumekw74iK9l6fQLQfOHKM2C4DPuFZGQmUO0QQdxS387eh93Ot4AZqPul8eVCofQlY-DRXxRV27s_ONVhCISxtdo-Wc7e1n5HIeoIV5WeqBawQjg4O8PW3cDzk-MqWE/s4288/DSCF7620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCa1ZVX6M0LNyuFfpvM76z9vGL2tBsNKDM0E4iBGCQp4jkhGXzXeVS4Owqjfuyyumekw74iK9l6fQLQfOHKM2C4DPuFZGQmUO0QQdxS387eh93Ot4AZqPul8eVCofQlY-DRXxRV27s_ONVhCISxtdo-Wc7e1n5HIeoIV5WeqBawQjg4O8PW3cDzk-MqWE/w400-h300/DSCF7620.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I finally finished my little acorn watercolor. This is from a book I bought to teach me how and the pages are all watercolor paper and this was lesson #1........I was pretty pleased with it for my first time working with water colors.........this is the original..........<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmy-GaYemXHvIg3dFcaborZJ3TYOBk00Rx3pqHumO-6SuomLLPBRN1NOBKV8lZYC9LDv5_btKEhdLim3efNSCyiJnD8EaBqs6SPN-G7bA2pMd9YyQbDKKkCU9gHPKkICsO64t7Nf2dxhggrrL_BYwEUTzoK58zz9fOGvJ2t9-qSD3pDIBIRIWs2ztVHKge/s4288/DSCF7619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmy-GaYemXHvIg3dFcaborZJ3TYOBk00Rx3pqHumO-6SuomLLPBRN1NOBKV8lZYC9LDv5_btKEhdLim3efNSCyiJnD8EaBqs6SPN-G7bA2pMd9YyQbDKKkCU9gHPKkICsO64t7Nf2dxhggrrL_BYwEUTzoK58zz9fOGvJ2t9-qSD3pDIBIRIWs2ztVHKge/w400-h300/DSCF7619.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>and this is mine............<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NVLoOE-QlQQex02hC3I48mBf5fe4ScJDwG-ojc343C6eStA5ZBpJRKKmQEubTEGZcup9K2y7EoZl9qcKd31kd55ccxcyrC1XzdIPmZsHgBTEYSN27Vyqjxh_PZUPqXkfvOYd197gmqeVmgSsn0kXWTfnIES2L6wkMLye1uLbfb6NWW5TBGWfJFK_BPAC/s4288/DSCF7618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NVLoOE-QlQQex02hC3I48mBf5fe4ScJDwG-ojc343C6eStA5ZBpJRKKmQEubTEGZcup9K2y7EoZl9qcKd31kd55ccxcyrC1XzdIPmZsHgBTEYSN27Vyqjxh_PZUPqXkfvOYd197gmqeVmgSsn0kXWTfnIES2L6wkMLye1uLbfb6NWW5TBGWfJFK_BPAC/w400-h300/DSCF7618.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I also did some sketching over the weekend and this was one......just colored with colored pencils.....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx7g-jBNIrib95L4gnbAW7F1WEtJ9KWrBZu641g4bZ5yqZBl8FDDQ4PEjhG5t5KPrGs9WDM58oe4Q-aMqfSVJIGehJPu0GsMtSIWxoQorn4pk3TPwk6D4oK_WxQK_mU04ZUT1_C3o3HELH6ZoE8fMQx7GZzevpmMkmnUIoe03ETkEByXfmZBHWt7voWhI/s4288/DSCF7611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx7g-jBNIrib95L4gnbAW7F1WEtJ9KWrBZu641g4bZ5yqZBl8FDDQ4PEjhG5t5KPrGs9WDM58oe4Q-aMqfSVJIGehJPu0GsMtSIWxoQorn4pk3TPwk6D4oK_WxQK_mU04ZUT1_C3o3HELH6ZoE8fMQx7GZzevpmMkmnUIoe03ETkEByXfmZBHWt7voWhI/w400-h300/DSCF7611.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I had a sketch I did a while ago and decided to try and use water color pencils on it but unfortunately it was not watercolor paper and it got warped out of shape. I may try and iron it and see if that helps at all. I need to get some watercolor paper obviously.........I'm not very good but I try to do more primitive sketches not really going for reality per se. I would love to draw/paint like Mary Engelbreit and/or Susan Branch. (BTW, do you know Susan Branch has a blog and an online shop and she has cross stitch kits!!! of course, I had to order one.....you will see it next week. WARNING......she is not cheap!) I think I like the real watercolors as opposed to the pencils but I will try them again when I get the watercolor paper.......<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQ8IVEiTMcLNlrSG6b59WrXxgqxjNfdyIA_yWKh4WCoUFsTWcsghhznN5evqfkVOIIHKPWFqD5fhM76HgXd-gVP6jnPnwhTW8rghxcm9mKxnfv5cwMFvJ2u8bHcYxDsqvzUWX3sAYIBoEVfJ8NSnOOzP2ILoPiEukW92ULY5e16o1qIoUFKYRwxygtorh/w400-h300/DSCF7624.JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the other pillow I made last week........ <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfwdAOJHrEkmKS_nrATgIrwwanBOoE7X_YNYK64croW7WS7XYUSjy7RbbYw8kvDbDJq45OsBArcezlXQvRFgdIxTYExKI5dYnxX7Y4OZN8k6M30IhuKV9Wq_1KRtTBjl0WPAIQG1LNHx8o5Q375Vym0n0q0ndR-OnLh60yiEY1CcDykoEcin4E-jnrFjt/s4288/DSCF7612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfwdAOJHrEkmKS_nrATgIrwwanBOoE7X_YNYK64croW7WS7XYUSjy7RbbYw8kvDbDJq45OsBArcezlXQvRFgdIxTYExKI5dYnxX7Y4OZN8k6M30IhuKV9Wq_1KRtTBjl0WPAIQG1LNHx8o5Q375Vym0n0q0ndR-OnLh60yiEY1CcDykoEcin4E-jnrFjt/w400-h300/DSCF7612.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I also have been wanting to make these wool paperclip bookmarks I've been seeing and I finally found some instructions on how to do them.......I tried...it's not the best but hopefully with practice I will get better.............I had a dickens of a time with the blanket stitch as the wool kept tearing....I may try the whip stitch on these. I used to be so good at the blanket stitch but evidently not any more and definitely not on small circles.....</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDLUZVvXGCdtn8jUjlqx5hC-l6-ScYNG7ZBI9oxIEhwjJAXW3GQdJm8EA7_-61VupzxVwt2_4TTI1m7AEibuxn_6D_G2qAkTY3imvKZatc67HKnwC_4LI7Jhn0a1KYpxTkLD5CNEItrBkmd0v042LDIUalEW3KyZFxBK0DfCrB4odWyBi1_PE-2M0NitB/s4288/DSCF7613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDLUZVvXGCdtn8jUjlqx5hC-l6-ScYNG7ZBI9oxIEhwjJAXW3GQdJm8EA7_-61VupzxVwt2_4TTI1m7AEibuxn_6D_G2qAkTY3imvKZatc67HKnwC_4LI7Jhn0a1KYpxTkLD5CNEItrBkmd0v042LDIUalEW3KyZFxBK0DfCrB4odWyBi1_PE-2M0NitB/w400-h300/DSCF7613.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is my progress so far on February's Anniversaries of the Heart........... <br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP01P8o1b1hav_IhT112AtO4YtVdazbvDIbfifU2rCFN2yttc22WSH45qZeD56coMQpn3BBsqZ38s-nt82OzjXymx9LyJHvf5caAaqNgEGdrIiXriXW0Qw1LPlVqOzYmcshYCZmzSjimt_JfJwm7t5ZNllPzQI5mJxnu2l8__rrIFIPKEgTFs9vO9dtE_J/s4288/DSCF7621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP01P8o1b1hav_IhT112AtO4YtVdazbvDIbfifU2rCFN2yttc22WSH45qZeD56coMQpn3BBsqZ38s-nt82OzjXymx9LyJHvf5caAaqNgEGdrIiXriXW0Qw1LPlVqOzYmcshYCZmzSjimt_JfJwm7t5ZNllPzQI5mJxnu2l8__rrIFIPKEgTFs9vO9dtE_J/w400-h300/DSCF7621.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The only stash or haul I got was this wool applique book which is beautiful....I want to make everything in it, of course! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGyGNtzid1PP7nVCgcOpjZUBL7uyEYKsoBjGl6SAte7s99tvKzu9EW60tRZ5qAPBqCyv-goCJshhlabe08PrkJkQLpxmGiXJbz3OJyPLKrnKPjO8FQppxcAcv5xCPt4HWLhVnmgDNzfi9CKTwfBIJg0sbtgEf_1TKCLf-T9D0o3Bf-iy6XtemUZGjjqYN/s4288/DSCF7625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGyGNtzid1PP7nVCgcOpjZUBL7uyEYKsoBjGl6SAte7s99tvKzu9EW60tRZ5qAPBqCyv-goCJshhlabe08PrkJkQLpxmGiXJbz3OJyPLKrnKPjO8FQppxcAcv5xCPt4HWLhVnmgDNzfi9CKTwfBIJg0sbtgEf_1TKCLf-T9D0o3Bf-iy6XtemUZGjjqYN/w300-h400/DSCF7625.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>That's all for this week...have a good one.</p><p>Happy Trails!!!<br /></p><p><br /> <br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-90477169783732642212024-02-11T11:15:00.000-08:002024-02-11T11:15:01.033-08:00Another creative weekend...........<p> These creative weekends are working out great for me. I am able to be more motivated during the week for cleaning and clearing knowing that my weekends are just for me to do exactly what I want, regardless of any housekeeping staring me in the face! LOL!</p><p>During the week on breaks I still work on Anniversaries of the Heart and my morning stitch which right now is the February Bitty Bowl club kit.</p><p>Here is the Anniversaries of the Heart for February so far..........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwrgpKZ2NYaDErYzp8uI8Hk5In-VWKrhHCUcIUm5OBLs2VwthWfbB9T-OPMO2MxJnPo-UZiIIapXdgcbiI46JPsS-BhZjOLk87aDHy4c0Df5a8k0Tv-5by3dDyAXsVydkiwSMYq30KB_itrOCBrtLcE1TK3dZbVCJMx04wSTfv1zJEKNZLCILiW5yyV1l/s4288/DSCF7608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwrgpKZ2NYaDErYzp8uI8Hk5In-VWKrhHCUcIUm5OBLs2VwthWfbB9T-OPMO2MxJnPo-UZiIIapXdgcbiI46JPsS-BhZjOLk87aDHy4c0Df5a8k0Tv-5by3dDyAXsVydkiwSMYq30KB_itrOCBrtLcE1TK3dZbVCJMx04wSTfv1zJEKNZLCILiW5yyV1l/w400-h300/DSCF7608.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I finished the February Bitty Bowl Club XS #1 and I've started on #2.....I have not fully finished though...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ioPXClwziaaz2G0bHJscAmP1wjsDrtZcNO1eFhmpYp07Z9GdzEiFM8jejW52qrOXsshAMFh5oyb9kMH_KEPSkW5u1TdFIvlYDrGGmU4YwyU4s4imk1DDW_8gF-yXL8_KaOf-jXcQuJffSZYcix43GKFZU9D88XGVzi5D0fPx4koocSz3Q9MOycCN9M9/s4288/DSCF7606.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ioPXClwziaaz2G0bHJscAmP1wjsDrtZcNO1eFhmpYp07Z9GdzEiFM8jejW52qrOXsshAMFh5oyb9kMH_KEPSkW5u1TdFIvlYDrGGmU4YwyU4s4imk1DDW_8gF-yXL8_KaOf-jXcQuJffSZYcix43GKFZU9D88XGVzi5D0fPx4koocSz3Q9MOycCN9M9/w400-h300/DSCF7606.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I did fully finish 2 older XS projects............here is one and the other one didn't show up....I took a photo of it but it didn't download evidently....I'll show you next week....... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3-jWkgJdswUdDVRSyhGBy_Eq92IarmIgGcivAMCL4ZbCO11k94n-ouGej7CHRsqJTqluLO2wxJzmmWc1ds5rl5RcZj3ZGqrImz3nE4TxTAKjnzkxAtd-lZ9jtBl_7jgxNAcdWtDh678jvs7GVJnv_JjVn6YADdSDU8Q1lTlxqCHvRLFpZU6aWfN4Vd7Q/s4288/DSCF7604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3-jWkgJdswUdDVRSyhGBy_Eq92IarmIgGcivAMCL4ZbCO11k94n-ouGej7CHRsqJTqluLO2wxJzmmWc1ds5rl5RcZj3ZGqrImz3nE4TxTAKjnzkxAtd-lZ9jtBl_7jgxNAcdWtDh678jvs7GVJnv_JjVn6YADdSDU8Q1lTlxqCHvRLFpZU6aWfN4Vd7Q/w400-h300/DSCF7604.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I also worked on my Valentine wool applique............this is a picture of how it will look when done...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxEt-m26H8ydPzVTjPabcmj6rzczNbg94ogFIRslfTfLP-RaQtheR69c8-_fnsY1_QoNMpW6pbhaSTGMH8VnTgkrhrajagLvYMghvFriEAaLVEifQTRnyoumke-zY3dxZ2DuY2dTkEspP3mCYNN5lBan-esUpDu2lTzHyiddDfs0pbEuhSX8rC6pwMOWT/s4288/DSCF7602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxEt-m26H8ydPzVTjPabcmj6rzczNbg94ogFIRslfTfLP-RaQtheR69c8-_fnsY1_QoNMpW6pbhaSTGMH8VnTgkrhrajagLvYMghvFriEAaLVEifQTRnyoumke-zY3dxZ2DuY2dTkEspP3mCYNN5lBan-esUpDu2lTzHyiddDfs0pbEuhSX8rC6pwMOWT/w400-h300/DSCF7602.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>This is mine so far.......since you last saw it I cut out all the pieces and pulled the freezer paper off of them. I then used a little bit of craft glue to set them in place. The next step is sewing them down with a whip stitch or a blanket stitch........I also need to hem the backing, and attach the tongues, and line the back of it......oh, and there is a vine that I will embroider connecting all the leaves together......... <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDTz2V6GXviM9tAnmRjxfk_PWZ4uPk9g3l44fwVJ6p2XATPwPda1Saix8ZUY8wrQGfI6rrgZQIfVBUCjz62QrEVkRrNyI-6umr6yzGzoP8taEhpXE0-vK-tRbml6aGXukOueIgLYa6h0JvuLQ0VZhy3gRtGCwq_5kED7GipkUzhIDX-Ye9r1V_9WQ1-pD/s4288/DSCF7603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDTz2V6GXviM9tAnmRjxfk_PWZ4uPk9g3l44fwVJ6p2XATPwPda1Saix8ZUY8wrQGfI6rrgZQIfVBUCjz62QrEVkRrNyI-6umr6yzGzoP8taEhpXE0-vK-tRbml6aGXukOueIgLYa6h0JvuLQ0VZhy3gRtGCwq_5kED7GipkUzhIDX-Ye9r1V_9WQ1-pD/w400-h300/DSCF7603.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The only happy I mail I got this week was a wax strawberry scissor fob or charm for whatever from Lisa at Prims on Greenway bought through Hobby House. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqVai20vqbQ14FqY2mtPAqfdb5NpRJFI31wSb1oRjlJCb5aZbztGfugmPqbg5gZCqLHomthPdcI-lx6oY6p8GBKmltpXepYP6GojaiuXJJ7VdtmLzm-NAN06wk5Sc4FREfYXn7YLt35nVUXtQPukQTIRwK9vbCO7nsSDxU0_xBXguOjuQEV-_r5UsJsvP/s4288/DSCF7609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqVai20vqbQ14FqY2mtPAqfdb5NpRJFI31wSb1oRjlJCb5aZbztGfugmPqbg5gZCqLHomthPdcI-lx6oY6p8GBKmltpXepYP6GojaiuXJJ7VdtmLzm-NAN06wk5Sc4FREfYXn7YLt35nVUXtQPukQTIRwK9vbCO7nsSDxU0_xBXguOjuQEV-_r5UsJsvP/w300-h400/DSCF7609.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Next week, hopefully, there will be more XS final finishes, work on the wool applique, and the other XS's plus I am gathering up fabric for a few sewing projects so we'll see what transpires. Happy Valentine's Day and Go Chiefs!!! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14X7s2WyS4FenDMxvHWIf150S4u_SKRAabcpyNkaHQYQPha2v3nh407NpwB6UL4FR4_EmUplvHzwSN0eOVITbkIivLBtD0mQGHHHGC0zNfQglCxRPt_IqWwbph9mMXYaDqC8kdItDtzcLvrDTIL2nhkFgLq_qwgfevH9Pp0DwMael3frXtbXNI5CSMvJO/s715/Blog%20-%20022224%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14X7s2WyS4FenDMxvHWIf150S4u_SKRAabcpyNkaHQYQPha2v3nh407NpwB6UL4FR4_EmUplvHzwSN0eOVITbkIivLBtD0mQGHHHGC0zNfQglCxRPt_IqWwbph9mMXYaDqC8kdItDtzcLvrDTIL2nhkFgLq_qwgfevH9Pp0DwMael3frXtbXNI5CSMvJO/w265-h400/Blog%20-%20022224%20%231.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-38741668771307181042024-02-04T14:52:00.000-08:002024-02-04T14:52:18.194-08:00My weekends are for creating...<p> I've decided since I work pretty hard during the week, cleaning and clearing, that I would reserve the weekends for creating and crafting. I still have my daily chores but by afternoon I am ready to "rock and roll"!</p><p>I'm still slow but I made some progress. I worked on The Bitty Bowl project for February and it is slow going. I'm not sure I'll be ready when the March kit arrives........plus, this is only 1 of 2 projects.... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-XxPdEIQXc0FCTByevX8ULj53NEOhp2MP-qN98OmsnMxBgqtqM29HkH7ddGothjgF9S1-HJY7IKNU3LixP-odm0-9Uf4eMf0DJYpqurUPaK1TWEXyWVIsxe167yGPSntt-AGB6WCKELf_xBrGAfGo0fcuOoqMl-HHMUl63GCCIHXSxUaoNDNP49CnTtB/s4288/DSCF7599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-XxPdEIQXc0FCTByevX8ULj53NEOhp2MP-qN98OmsnMxBgqtqM29HkH7ddGothjgF9S1-HJY7IKNU3LixP-odm0-9Uf4eMf0DJYpqurUPaK1TWEXyWVIsxe167yGPSntt-AGB6WCKELf_xBrGAfGo0fcuOoqMl-HHMUl63GCCIHXSxUaoNDNP49CnTtB/w400-h300/DSCF7599.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I started a Valentine wool applique project....not too big.......I got out my wool, washed it and felted it, and got it cut into sizes for the project and traced the pattern pieces and ironed them onto the wool using freezer paper.......next will be cutting out and pinning to the backing............this was a free pattern that came with that little quilt kit I got from Blackbird Designs............spent $0 on this project..........<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF1hDkT_ms03dck7bKDxfL_Aac-T_ifEbvyH-G9hmzeV63Bk6TFjSGYAc_T5_yNKwZ6rmu5sC_4ZEkfjvuSs2qg5W_T2xbRyL_z-1r50upbZA-Idgrgw4UniOGI_8pnVFYj7hpYopQhB2jyHqmMbalCYhGpP8QQicWyEV3aM2kw5WM_GmSzLGLLV_xFaK/s4288/DSCF7598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF1hDkT_ms03dck7bKDxfL_Aac-T_ifEbvyH-G9hmzeV63Bk6TFjSGYAc_T5_yNKwZ6rmu5sC_4ZEkfjvuSs2qg5W_T2xbRyL_z-1r50upbZA-Idgrgw4UniOGI_8pnVFYj7hpYopQhB2jyHqmMbalCYhGpP8QQicWyEV3aM2kw5WM_GmSzLGLLV_xFaK/w400-h300/DSCF7598.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I'm keeping my projects that I am currently working on in tubs so I don't lose any of the components. Plus, it helps to keep things neat without making big messes as I am prone to do! LOL!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaZxWlRwbEbqkv3degTqU-7IJD7KFMaefY660KG7gQnjCorqDKF9aHE0U0TDd1VKYIjMCEeUn6UI3RTyH-a14O5k_pwDJXIVVAmGQJVeJjlKK2aKe045c6lt0DMx-ERzDm7ekN_n7tjvbSJZjATUbtOrVQFj0wZRpq_zJyWbBZGndo8nV3aaIBwpaE3Ji/s4288/DSCF7601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaZxWlRwbEbqkv3degTqU-7IJD7KFMaefY660KG7gQnjCorqDKF9aHE0U0TDd1VKYIjMCEeUn6UI3RTyH-a14O5k_pwDJXIVVAmGQJVeJjlKK2aKe045c6lt0DMx-ERzDm7ekN_n7tjvbSJZjATUbtOrVQFj0wZRpq_zJyWbBZGndo8nV3aaIBwpaE3Ji/w400-h300/DSCF7601.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I also got to work a bit on some cross stitch "finishing"...at least the pieces are trimmed and the backing fabric cut out. Now, I need to iron and sew them up and apply some trim.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAy-nlb5of4hoVtT_D6QcAzY9lNj0BOweLs6zzIFt2c9__a8o7MU3MWCNxh253WwEzlE_A_1t08gdtt1quTtjD9YsGLG_DYZPmoohyphenhyphen0z8yy7taSVk7P5f7QRRr-tMBCcPTKbZjdtw-EpmYGYF40iidvHJPqfrTOJutgDOZwT1PmnOBLlBZMb2papH8Yg_/s4288/DSCF7600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAy-nlb5of4hoVtT_D6QcAzY9lNj0BOweLs6zzIFt2c9__a8o7MU3MWCNxh253WwEzlE_A_1t08gdtt1quTtjD9YsGLG_DYZPmoohyphenhyphen0z8yy7taSVk7P5f7QRRr-tMBCcPTKbZjdtw-EpmYGYF40iidvHJPqfrTOJutgDOZwT1PmnOBLlBZMb2papH8Yg_/w400-h300/DSCF7600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>BTW, I've decided to watch some movies (which I never do) but I was hearing all about the runners up for the Oscars so I thought I would give them a try. I was very curious about the movie Barbie as it was up for an Oscar in many categories. Barbie was before my time plus I wasn't into dolls except my cousin and I would play with paper dolls. When my daughter came along I didn't let her have one and I'm not sure she ever asked. I felt Barbie was not a true representation of a doll for a young girl....she got an American Girl doll instead. So, I paid $6 on Amazon Prime and I watched Barbie last night and I watched the whole thing. It is beyond me what anyone sees of value in that movie. To be honest, I thought it was the stupidest movie I ever saw....up there with The Three Stooges! I'd be interested if anyone else has watched it and what they thought. Maybe I'm just too old to appreciate it but really? I can't believe anyone ever thought it was a good idea in the first place much less award worthy. On top of that there were big name stars in it! Maybe this is why I don't watch movies.<p></p><p>Happy Trails!!! <br /><br /> <br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-22785011333919602302024-01-31T12:57:00.000-08:002024-01-31T12:57:50.054-08:00January Goals met...pretty much!<p> I had 3 priorities for January....1) finish ornaments 2) start and complete anniversaries of the Heart #1, and 3) clean and clear dining room.</p><p>The ornaments are done...........I sent 2 of the 4 on their way this morning....along with some books and some homemade caramels which I think they will enjoy...........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSh0-1pScfJQuOOIs-Z5gd0RyMzW6MKvsG_WEbZOoYuVLfwXB_9ZOcPLhOSP-WLaysBGCcL6UbRJriOW6VyIos_DIXF-5ymUVvBzzLJHDqvLhS7NNMVfhlDPZ5BnK8wxqQw7MTed-aFcxiDe3vmMM8gUvW608PlqCccdlwv9hYjL1aZ949n43pDVOZTs5I/s4288/DSCF7595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSh0-1pScfJQuOOIs-Z5gd0RyMzW6MKvsG_WEbZOoYuVLfwXB_9ZOcPLhOSP-WLaysBGCcL6UbRJriOW6VyIos_DIXF-5ymUVvBzzLJHDqvLhS7NNMVfhlDPZ5BnK8wxqQw7MTed-aFcxiDe3vmMM8gUvW608PlqCccdlwv9hYjL1aZ949n43pDVOZTs5I/w400-h300/DSCF7595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>2) I did start and complete the first block of Anniversaries of the Heart for January. I was able to put all the family birthdays that fall in January in it. I put in my initial but didn't leave enough room for my middle initial, then there is my Mother's, IEG, my son's BL, and my Aunt HG.....it was the first time I cross stitched one over one which is tedious but doable. AOTH February is up next and I forgot to order the floss so I ordered that this morning....so, I'm already behind! LOL!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zctBW81mbCwkbi_0lBrl6uzb3wG1nak7Z-ReRMbK2itMp3wvBgHqYGuDgfcKxBy-_F9fQyFvbd5t7aCL_k4I0-B6VdKERUxjZIJZk4IDo40JCkL17KPMYyD9SJeauEPOuL8yYtnJY6EVXXBL9fiWWUK89DrdFa70KdH0zoGiV15IN1aG4EVB7oe3srRm/s4288/DSCF7593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zctBW81mbCwkbi_0lBrl6uzb3wG1nak7Z-ReRMbK2itMp3wvBgHqYGuDgfcKxBy-_F9fQyFvbd5t7aCL_k4I0-B6VdKERUxjZIJZk4IDo40JCkL17KPMYyD9SJeauEPOuL8yYtnJY6EVXXBL9fiWWUK89DrdFa70KdH0zoGiV15IN1aG4EVB7oe3srRm/w400-h300/DSCF7593.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> 3) the dining room is done except for shampooing the carpeting. I didn't get to that but as I start on the living room next I hope to continue to do that in both rooms. The table before was covered with sewing stuff and so were the chairs...ie every surface! It was a mess! I have also packed up several boxes from this room to go to the thrift store........all the furniture you see belonged to my parents except the smaller pieces and the Chinese desk in the corner...it's all getting sold except the desk which Amy wants....I am definitely scaling down! <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24baD0Tr8K-Fzd2XWGlSrqLzSxuDtX7Dfu-MWG-rDdOmDeqklG-nEqiqTHbNHqjS3LQOF_uaRgKixbWlGFbcqicuCUcyC8WOvRgX8tw5qm-42eAUQayyQg7a_xet-S_F0_vevy8fpmV9rz_rE-YNudWdc6FZykmoJp8k699GpxAUM_DuLVEyCbGaFwTNP/s4288/DSCF7589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24baD0Tr8K-Fzd2XWGlSrqLzSxuDtX7Dfu-MWG-rDdOmDeqklG-nEqiqTHbNHqjS3LQOF_uaRgKixbWlGFbcqicuCUcyC8WOvRgX8tw5qm-42eAUQayyQg7a_xet-S_F0_vevy8fpmV9rz_rE-YNudWdc6FZykmoJp8k699GpxAUM_DuLVEyCbGaFwTNP/s320/DSCF7589.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxZSpkIVn-R19ia213_JIIjF4_zZwmf2fiiGYXAONj_Qom1PHDhtGnftWLR9fYxEsrovUfQSLISe47fSi8YW1qh0pNs_tAAUumd_3KmklCkQ-ZybiqVkPneklxcovr7zxOWGrk7AahoEW5rINYa7Q4NR02GoScridAKB93eM0_AFayr7uaRNog1sCQdA8/s4288/DSCF7591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="2796" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxZSpkIVn-R19ia213_JIIjF4_zZwmf2fiiGYXAONj_Qom1PHDhtGnftWLR9fYxEsrovUfQSLISe47fSi8YW1qh0pNs_tAAUumd_3KmklCkQ-ZybiqVkPneklxcovr7zxOWGrk7AahoEW5rINYa7Q4NR02GoScridAKB93eM0_AFayr7uaRNog1sCQdA8/w261-h400/DSCF7591.JPG" width="261" /></a></div><p>Today is the 31st so I'm working on my Halloween XS piece.........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tDgBFnMmn24nvGks1QHi8fp5bY7myrcm6TP0l374Lr4SvXfYWGg4SmqAsx9Hne4zGyTAPH8Aor-QCUCu1JXdkAf7O_dJvI8SAwfBSNxKlGDUhd5s3cskTeZ850U2eCE4ALQAZybcLFdMVEwTvSzGq0nIVBo31mhdczoLBZcgKGDb7hLQuKX7gR9Q0Icd/s4288/DSCF7594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tDgBFnMmn24nvGks1QHi8fp5bY7myrcm6TP0l374Lr4SvXfYWGg4SmqAsx9Hne4zGyTAPH8Aor-QCUCu1JXdkAf7O_dJvI8SAwfBSNxKlGDUhd5s3cskTeZ850U2eCE4ALQAZybcLFdMVEwTvSzGq0nIVBo31mhdczoLBZcgKGDb7hLQuKX7gR9Q0Icd/w400-h300/DSCF7594.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />In the next post I'll let you know what my February goals are.<br /><p></p><p>Here's a little inspiration.............<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpOlk59wRsgsimPYRWQgirU_Vw_RnKM64-dhJBYXOAw9GGwh1U3789bdN6Ei1euWmY4lTxqCenB9yG76KNiVL5KLzu9FFNL3PV7DOKZbIzqcuMTE4eSO2OQ18rGhlw9rO8dDCiQ4LXSSxUc2MQtBooRrOMcgivSPKX7eySTAYpx7iBkHcsSi-Nbsf6NFa/s709/Blog%20-%20013124%20%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="458" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpOlk59wRsgsimPYRWQgirU_Vw_RnKM64-dhJBYXOAw9GGwh1U3789bdN6Ei1euWmY4lTxqCenB9yG76KNiVL5KLzu9FFNL3PV7DOKZbIzqcuMTE4eSO2OQ18rGhlw9rO8dDCiQ4LXSSxUc2MQtBooRrOMcgivSPKX7eySTAYpx7iBkHcsSi-Nbsf6NFa/w259-h400/Blog%20-%20013124%20%232.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOeCiya3VpEoC0AEINyI5njyxAxL4ZG2QsT6yI6KIdpyIdkaxZ-HPAcVWryxGDMHqgfgCKCY2GsK2eu1sR-VdnzPl2c2rjLXVK7XMfSgLyvYeB1tGuZdZI4CnL1JDowkigoC-elRxA10raMVDfvP3O2Z0n5KJaNN858jggtF3Pn1G7otZxPvCGztG5huh/s474/Blog%20-%20013124%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="474" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOeCiya3VpEoC0AEINyI5njyxAxL4ZG2QsT6yI6KIdpyIdkaxZ-HPAcVWryxGDMHqgfgCKCY2GsK2eu1sR-VdnzPl2c2rjLXVK7XMfSgLyvYeB1tGuZdZI4CnL1JDowkigoC-elRxA10raMVDfvP3O2Z0n5KJaNN858jggtF3Pn1G7otZxPvCGztG5huh/w400-h356/Blog%20-%20013124%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br />www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-10602468601341366772024-01-28T11:04:00.000-08:002024-01-28T11:04:58.578-08:00My YOP....Year of Priorities<p> I have been very busy trying hard to meet the 3 priorities I set for myself for January. They were clean and clear out the dining room.....I have it pretty much done but need to shampoo the carpeting.</p><p>Finish the 2023 Collectible Christmas ornaments for the grands....as we speak the backing has just been glued and will sit under a pile of books overnight. I should be able to meet this goal by February 1st. I am late but this project was a lot more involved than I had anticipated. The 3rd priority was the first block for January in the Anniversaries of the Heart cross stitch design by Blackbird Designs. I am close but not sure I am going to make it but I am trying! There are actually 14 that need to be done this year so I am hoping I can get ahead at some point. I would like it to be done this year. For January there are 3 initials and birth dates that will be stitched...my birthday, my mother's birthday, and one of my sons. We are all Capricorns. When it is done and framed there will be an envelope on the back containing more information and photos for each of the AOTH.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHRP_muPRSLwwIxhnJm4G5zCk2IQ1gW3g5UkZtX2g0jgEF6EtxiPuLLM1oZ4HgoHmssxwXLlr0CqmGrOizkqqKusXD8NN3nGa-wvXtoi60KEYtLXsj1f6DHD9-Lw44Xi4pA0NZo08NyxhngPBeaXzPSHQd7lu1zgd5N5A9rPCdXDlMiE3tKLx5dYLyBUv/s4288/DSCF7582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHRP_muPRSLwwIxhnJm4G5zCk2IQ1gW3g5UkZtX2g0jgEF6EtxiPuLLM1oZ4HgoHmssxwXLlr0CqmGrOizkqqKusXD8NN3nGa-wvXtoi60KEYtLXsj1f6DHD9-Lw44Xi4pA0NZo08NyxhngPBeaXzPSHQd7lu1zgd5N5A9rPCdXDlMiE3tKLx5dYLyBUv/w400-h300/DSCF7582.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> So, saying that there are some other treasures and projects that have come on the scene also. <p></p><p>I joined Pine Needles "Bitty Bowl Club". They are a fabric and cross stitch shop in Utah and starting in February they send you a kit with XS pieces to stitch and other decorative items and the bowl. This one is for Valentine's Day.......when it is all done I will show you the "set up" in the bowl.......it came with 2 XS projects and this one is going to be a little bag......<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPKA95Cdf_Pe8tYFvdTU_K4Eb4M-YtzMV83SbPGQwATv8hmL_Nysq4hykctrfTgTsvDytp8QpLORUCR6BPk8ocTUDBc41Vq3KpAFVvWbz04UFFbnLMLuoOLkCn7OuQ8s9jjfQ47Ry1sdyagBWHohu97dMJb2iBmeiKcOtrAT8SDDJWKALa6iAk_KZiHeh/s4288/DSCF7586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPKA95Cdf_Pe8tYFvdTU_K4Eb4M-YtzMV83SbPGQwATv8hmL_Nysq4hykctrfTgTsvDytp8QpLORUCR6BPk8ocTUDBc41Vq3KpAFVvWbz04UFFbnLMLuoOLkCn7OuQ8s9jjfQ47Ry1sdyagBWHohu97dMJb2iBmeiKcOtrAT8SDDJWKALa6iAk_KZiHeh/w400-h300/DSCF7586.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I also came across a BlackBird Design little quilt kit..........so sweet....for a future project........it came in this cute little tin, with recipes, fabric and a cd............<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTcAoBAFrra4cyHaOpNHOM5Om8joapu43_9tQlgr7WD_bBVfW3s8KqRJAut7v0ADxBFZg9Z3zhEVDMQo4Ic31kMdp_1Hvo3TCxh-cGE8d43DDeLd6mEwJPXGHNTMhu1P1sT_EkGUTuLXleKGpQbmstLRaSRvk0CV0auabsUJx5XcKso-abYjeOKTNw98R/s4288/DSCF7588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTcAoBAFrra4cyHaOpNHOM5Om8joapu43_9tQlgr7WD_bBVfW3s8KqRJAut7v0ADxBFZg9Z3zhEVDMQo4Ic31kMdp_1Hvo3TCxh-cGE8d43DDeLd6mEwJPXGHNTMhu1P1sT_EkGUTuLXleKGpQbmstLRaSRvk0CV0auabsUJx5XcKso-abYjeOKTNw98R/w400-h300/DSCF7588.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The Prism blanket is growing! I had to order 3 more skeins of the black yarn as I am determined to use all of the Mandala ball that you see in the basket. I also ordered a cute canvas basket that will hold it all as it has definitely outgrown that one in the picture!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYZi9aQ5xHMCXpy4RmPVRSKb4-HgmEfipngJVWos_cP4fGV5BskKduWcO3gwsBetggMqddFVP7Mpmj6KMUjInD0ddVPwgaqDKfXhkAur40Vjrk8SEXlsF5Xxn7YRiqhxceVxJHqX1925oqUXk__mPJmtXPyC8Vi49aVyaE4q-6ppcWUE24zx6UcH1uuMx/s4288/DSCF7583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYZi9aQ5xHMCXpy4RmPVRSKb4-HgmEfipngJVWos_cP4fGV5BskKduWcO3gwsBetggMqddFVP7Mpmj6KMUjInD0ddVPwgaqDKfXhkAur40Vjrk8SEXlsF5Xxn7YRiqhxceVxJHqX1925oqUXk__mPJmtXPyC8Vi49aVyaE4q-6ppcWUE24zx6UcH1uuMx/w400-h300/DSCF7583.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I did start one new project...I saw a beautiful prayer sampler on Crafty Cottage Stitches that Jeanette found in an antique store and it was gorgeous! I found it on Ebay and bought it. It is a stamped XS that came with all the floss. I want to hang it in my kitchen when done.......</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_755RuV4iFKo3V3aI4018K6eWyiGcYAFpj-z0_IMT7AUy8pzfvDdpuNdugvPwcIjRiIlpXAFDjfBnOH34qd77_lDiVRHYDGIwVLDNbHVWz81Skqk5LZXHQduTDPbVvYB9KcrlVM7vrQwdAvoOjxrdzTh94tfwJbPOM8dhQb9dFZspugiMhlynDfXmHJ6/s4288/DSCF7584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_755RuV4iFKo3V3aI4018K6eWyiGcYAFpj-z0_IMT7AUy8pzfvDdpuNdugvPwcIjRiIlpXAFDjfBnOH34qd77_lDiVRHYDGIwVLDNbHVWz81Skqk5LZXHQduTDPbVvYB9KcrlVM7vrQwdAvoOjxrdzTh94tfwJbPOM8dhQb9dFZspugiMhlynDfXmHJ6/w400-h300/DSCF7584.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is all I have done so far as I've been focusing on AOTH XS to get January done.......it's a fun project....it's been eons since I've done stamped XS......<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWNn_7ZmMyiA3a9f0ppC5sYnAlIyKazv-73RvzPKx90WEib8xYol0Zg0iP-36jS4R5pTYgOn1XA9Uc_hdQX5R_cLRh-Mogze5SO1LnlZ3noReRohKqlq4Mn-RdiW3Ksc5njm9JSI90Y6Hz7i27WCosCbVxyb-t59le4I47HRFGW_wl37MENPxrHByPYUl/s4288/DSCF7585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWNn_7ZmMyiA3a9f0ppC5sYnAlIyKazv-73RvzPKx90WEib8xYol0Zg0iP-36jS4R5pTYgOn1XA9Uc_hdQX5R_cLRh-Mogze5SO1LnlZ3noReRohKqlq4Mn-RdiW3Ksc5njm9JSI90Y6Hz7i27WCosCbVxyb-t59le4I47HRFGW_wl37MENPxrHByPYUl/w400-h300/DSCF7585.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Farmgirl Drygoods showed an Amish sampler that I had to buy! I spent a lot of time in the Amana Colonies in Iowa as I lived about 20 minutes away out in the country.....Farmgirl Drygoods...Michelle's husband grew up in the Amanas and now Michelle holds retreats there for cross stitch and wool applique. Anyway, it's a sweet sampler and I always loved hanging out in the Amanas.........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOhDjUzqrcbwMemB36lSxVBL8G8g8jVzO1A7pc8whL4rfcmRuQoS18hbIhrJp9gIEs_Cl_MHK2hf4qD-pZ8bmMsviS3_BtAH1-yoKqEeN09OiY-Q9jXuoS79hxPkO1mclQVAG7JHQ5VNks_IX3Gc8FRrbrVFLjQ9BcXVPcH1VGwHpbwLy6lYZJ9ClaA5l/s4288/DSCF7587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOhDjUzqrcbwMemB36lSxVBL8G8g8jVzO1A7pc8whL4rfcmRuQoS18hbIhrJp9gIEs_Cl_MHK2hf4qD-pZ8bmMsviS3_BtAH1-yoKqEeN09OiY-Q9jXuoS79hxPkO1mclQVAG7JHQ5VNks_IX3Gc8FRrbrVFLjQ9BcXVPcH1VGwHpbwLy6lYZJ9ClaA5l/w300-h400/DSCF7587.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>That's all for now folks....I am so sorry not to have gotten around to visiting. I will keep trying!<p></p><p>There are NFL playoff games this afternoon! I am rooting for the Chiefs and the Lions! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3zVCD9299Xe8Mv_ckd4Rt7zwVXc0_VYPisB4wBbzV0_iz0IvJxiGOCDUJ9GHzz1MET0rsgZMUPJQEmQOFUvxtCBQ5TVCTz3_g22ajA-DYcgytIDScq4fr_MOrP6NUpmSy60gPzGPGow_LHJT3cQcmeIvwzedhZZQkZadyYx-LS9OGkUlLghP2TDSzKT6/s500/Blog%20-%20012824%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="500" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3zVCD9299Xe8Mv_ckd4Rt7zwVXc0_VYPisB4wBbzV0_iz0IvJxiGOCDUJ9GHzz1MET0rsgZMUPJQEmQOFUvxtCBQ5TVCTz3_g22ajA-DYcgytIDScq4fr_MOrP6NUpmSy60gPzGPGow_LHJT3cQcmeIvwzedhZZQkZadyYx-LS9OGkUlLghP2TDSzKT6/w400-h324/Blog%20-%20012824%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-25421871792803740742024-01-20T14:28:00.000-08:002024-01-20T14:28:33.515-08:00Sock washing day!<p> I ordered some special wool wash for my socks and other delicate items. I wasn't sure it was worth the price but now that I have used it I will be using it from now on. You only use 1 teaspoon for a gallon of water, there is no rinsing and it smells wonderful! The socks came out like someone had blocked them...wonderful product!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SOXiC2y-LEqrJIEvT72kny_P4ue_P-XBiSTrCG0pvW_KzgN7gllyze3b_nQrc58SZyrrpoIZX3a9JY6bIv6BmKe6BkT2HhQcMdODzAMmAXvWERrd7ifMH0mob6At08fX43Q6XIhkhoButexbihSvEeHh9QbfbQsRqNDaQyE1SQJzMWAaCsxeu76o1Kd6/s4288/DSCF7579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SOXiC2y-LEqrJIEvT72kny_P4ue_P-XBiSTrCG0pvW_KzgN7gllyze3b_nQrc58SZyrrpoIZX3a9JY6bIv6BmKe6BkT2HhQcMdODzAMmAXvWERrd7ifMH0mob6At08fX43Q6XIhkhoButexbihSvEeHh9QbfbQsRqNDaQyE1SQJzMWAaCsxeu76o1Kd6/w400-h300/DSCF7579.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0Gl2ONeDQ6ISc1MYItVr4XInlUMgt87MbZ8SCRUkNCVWolvr4UucgvpiLUZRQAiTD70Xqs4c9hevzYJeAVP2v6QZiwNwA-lt1sQ3QhemaauJr95o7SPcCW0G1C4MCKtjvWBoYXNTdAU1b8qrA3cG7W5oJkF6n7xAYaBYIgOt8wywK-EKrrO2g6K8vP3F/s4288/DSCF7574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0Gl2ONeDQ6ISc1MYItVr4XInlUMgt87MbZ8SCRUkNCVWolvr4UucgvpiLUZRQAiTD70Xqs4c9hevzYJeAVP2v6QZiwNwA-lt1sQ3QhemaauJr95o7SPcCW0G1C4MCKtjvWBoYXNTdAU1b8qrA3cG7W5oJkF6n7xAYaBYIgOt8wywK-EKrrO2g6K8vP3F/w300-h400/DSCF7574.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>One tip I might give you although you are probably much smarter that I am....wash each pair individually and wash light to dark. I had washed all mine together and one new pair was not colorfast and bled all over the other ones! I won't be making that mistake again.</p><p>I also got a refill for Mary Ellen's Best Press..........another great product. I don't use it for my regular ironing but I do use it for pressing my quilting seams when I am piecing a quilt....it makes a big difference in your seams lying nice and flat...........I buy the refill as it is less expensive in the long run. I get both these products on Amazon.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotF3HSjNZjAJdtJE7qOikQ3GOjFezDL6Y43B8x-DEHNAC5xo-B5hhlkxDxlz0_ppfx2LFUdBL0FN_3rLS8AlCzDTotURLisAOfPxhJvArrFD3ZsZuUpbAWFhRu9S8B2jH8Rm09FlonuVhSPs9keBU567BNAYIY0kIceD30lmDYslHV4i4pDshWcskrViT/s4288/DSCF7575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotF3HSjNZjAJdtJE7qOikQ3GOjFezDL6Y43B8x-DEHNAC5xo-B5hhlkxDxlz0_ppfx2LFUdBL0FN_3rLS8AlCzDTotURLisAOfPxhJvArrFD3ZsZuUpbAWFhRu9S8B2jH8Rm09FlonuVhSPs9keBU567BNAYIY0kIceD30lmDYslHV4i4pDshWcskrViT/w400-h300/DSCF7575.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>My paper Whites are blooming..........but I do not like their smell at all........it's heavy and sweet....not for me....but the flowers are very pretty. I'll have to see if I can save the bulbs for next year and how to do that or if they are just a one time deal.............<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qdtRKytnY0_Ax6IzvY-86EtDu73bWrIuy6Yd0vomOriFXgNk97lqiEkO6rrvn-9y1IwkmoW3VDeBnPfI24Fy5wp1MWApsjW8ZRzkaahkA_uu2Br00bd8K_UiemHMCkwglWXkFviGshmB3FFsxx3q_SR4awDH1N0cIqhpcG7Q2CVG3cDKkOpm06V_c51e/s4288/DSCF7578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qdtRKytnY0_Ax6IzvY-86EtDu73bWrIuy6Yd0vomOriFXgNk97lqiEkO6rrvn-9y1IwkmoW3VDeBnPfI24Fy5wp1MWApsjW8ZRzkaahkA_uu2Br00bd8K_UiemHMCkwglWXkFviGshmB3FFsxx3q_SR4awDH1N0cIqhpcG7Q2CVG3cDKkOpm06V_c51e/w400-h300/DSCF7578.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The deer had a convention in my back yard last night...there were 6 of them....it looked like 2 moms and 4 young ones from this past Spring.........they were chomping down on acorns, of which I have lots in my yard...."<span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Acorns are highly
nutritious, filled with carbohydrates, and easy to digest. When fall
comes, deer need to put on weight to keep them through winter and <b>acorns are an excellent food for this purpose, as they are a high-energy food source</b>. Research has shown that the more acorns deer eat, the fatter they are."</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-w6gAwwnDTrwSxodSEb-z5f8czBXCYOT_mQ3R6ZD9bXtY-lST3bmhfrQGtCqHAEZgAQpVyTB3zGwEToTYAdcMTH3FDe9MBXVilxBOUcND8lHToyGFtYgKMJP2g4mQa97iNMP02h3KrYR1AMhkojOz3lu_JNdeJOHuGiji1DNvU19pfCUs8Dew8pEgO8l5/s4288/DSCF7569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-w6gAwwnDTrwSxodSEb-z5f8czBXCYOT_mQ3R6ZD9bXtY-lST3bmhfrQGtCqHAEZgAQpVyTB3zGwEToTYAdcMTH3FDe9MBXVilxBOUcND8lHToyGFtYgKMJP2g4mQa97iNMP02h3KrYR1AMhkojOz3lu_JNdeJOHuGiji1DNvU19pfCUs8Dew8pEgO8l5/w400-h300/DSCF7569.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Walmart finally delivered the bird seed yesterday, thank goodness! My other purchases from other places seem to be taking forever. We still have snow and wind chill advisories and freezing temps but supposedly the major roads are clear. Come Monday, I'll probably get everything at once. I know one package has been in Little Rock since the 16th....oh well. Just as long as everyone stays safe that is the main thing. I'm glad I always stock up in the winter, but I was running out of bird seed..........</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7ZMLfUx2LrL47Wj8vcGtqTFmy2jKrKylF6qKMmCFP3SxXhRusgfp2VSQOJOxgLYb4lutOzFQDiRrKEa-kN_Fi4Ab654JXieRDxUEq0CsHkV2-EdyGx6bA3DSQGeFKKQhqkrROJ0f0jwxg41YEC1WJGJ6S1iF6s9u0n-HOubqiYaw3bv4KmxNjbSyeKjW/s330/Blog%20-%20012024%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7ZMLfUx2LrL47Wj8vcGtqTFmy2jKrKylF6qKMmCFP3SxXhRusgfp2VSQOJOxgLYb4lutOzFQDiRrKEa-kN_Fi4Ab654JXieRDxUEq0CsHkV2-EdyGx6bA3DSQGeFKKQhqkrROJ0f0jwxg41YEC1WJGJ6S1iF6s9u0n-HOubqiYaw3bv4KmxNjbSyeKjW/w364-h400/Blog%20-%20012024%20%231.jpg" width="364" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> <br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-62980711361854917672024-01-17T15:03:00.000-08:002024-01-17T15:03:09.463-08:00Haven't been out of the house all week!<p> It snowed...about 8 inches! It was and still is beautiful but it is also very cold and the snow is not melting! Usually, we get snow and by the next day it 's gone but not this time. The deer were using their hooves to shovel the snow so they could get to the acorns in my yard. The birds practically live at the bird feeder. I had ordered bird feed but Walmart hasn't delivered nor has FedEx or any of the delivery companies. We did get mail today so hopefully things will start moving again as there are more storms on the way. Hopefully, it will be rain and not ice or snow.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLrl6TE7RY_7zIw0QcNKVX2Y2YGrR13eg22XNrJhhEbsggP491kbxt_MyS54mBw4IBTGGTKkDDk8Q1TUwa8hhLAqRXv9_DnRTwDJXMRu_1HKMLAQ_Ku1lRxNxHZvxIqp2XFJeg-Y41blQCwZSyGHa6SfUWiR8cK-pdDOUuiZlZv4vgZmpMugs9azXtScf/s4288/DSCF7556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLrl6TE7RY_7zIw0QcNKVX2Y2YGrR13eg22XNrJhhEbsggP491kbxt_MyS54mBw4IBTGGTKkDDk8Q1TUwa8hhLAqRXv9_DnRTwDJXMRu_1HKMLAQ_Ku1lRxNxHZvxIqp2XFJeg-Y41blQCwZSyGHa6SfUWiR8cK-pdDOUuiZlZv4vgZmpMugs9azXtScf/w400-h300/DSCF7556.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXE9ZAjxAO9rqEaJIstawcwT8a23b5LDykRQcnn2WdXfSD1AAi6Pb8Wce3Esfe-D8Y_FXHNytowl89fyLEDAMB1kj2x6Q2x7ErlZmoOYcFzeeYCG30jkGiuYBrcYQmogJIcSdKRcEGdg-v-fnuNhtBlUehyphenhyphenqonmTo8nyMUYvfUdsKLC0xKTiKNe6T1jJOt/s4288/DSCF7562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXE9ZAjxAO9rqEaJIstawcwT8a23b5LDykRQcnn2WdXfSD1AAi6Pb8Wce3Esfe-D8Y_FXHNytowl89fyLEDAMB1kj2x6Q2x7ErlZmoOYcFzeeYCG30jkGiuYBrcYQmogJIcSdKRcEGdg-v-fnuNhtBlUehyphenhyphenqonmTo8nyMUYvfUdsKLC0xKTiKNe6T1jJOt/w400-h300/DSCF7562.JPG" width="400" /></a><p></p>My paper whites are just about ready to bloom...... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BiXB1Vldczb_KQnHGKR_srU0JPESQlzc43T2avYE4_ZN7pjcinR415cKRFTpTWksHptNYd3MAb-vFRtDgT2CFdaEcqc2IiR_vZOJqVbgnGLSut0XIbC-FWVrW7QI-xLCIytYiO9_X24Cryu_jrgAj3D_WSsq3P4ebySgRVldJxFz4KVq4SexJr0JQg9Y/s4288/DSCF7567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BiXB1Vldczb_KQnHGKR_srU0JPESQlzc43T2avYE4_ZN7pjcinR415cKRFTpTWksHptNYd3MAb-vFRtDgT2CFdaEcqc2IiR_vZOJqVbgnGLSut0XIbC-FWVrW7QI-xLCIytYiO9_X24Cryu_jrgAj3D_WSsq3P4ebySgRVldJxFz4KVq4SexJr0JQg9Y/w300-h400/DSCF7567.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>I transplanted my new baby plants and they are growing like crazy and are so healthy! I hope I can keep them that way. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsS6rOsrBuzdngZrKSnC83Jbz0MdDlJ2FEgSmNTm9CKKYjT_U8nM68Zy4MsAwGfa3YSUDFfLJgx8HgXj4d2aGMqJIaBXuLozBnDEbe2rDiqN3jVa0EMYWptUQf5ZcjcCip5mBv5oh367HONZFo2OnkiUDXorU5sWIaiZDAkYVEH6uAfQszndI-4Eigmgo/s4288/DSCF7565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsS6rOsrBuzdngZrKSnC83Jbz0MdDlJ2FEgSmNTm9CKKYjT_U8nM68Zy4MsAwGfa3YSUDFfLJgx8HgXj4d2aGMqJIaBXuLozBnDEbe2rDiqN3jVa0EMYWptUQf5ZcjcCip5mBv5oh367HONZFo2OnkiUDXorU5sWIaiZDAkYVEH6uAfQszndI-4Eigmgo/w400-h300/DSCF7565.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmEnbJuLV7BxMFyCamgYABWrbNwY_bfP0d8qR-C_qh3ir2xiuG66v3lqXTHcIhS-9EerzvWjmAF_3w-zTUF59ZJrionOaXwXFtPrkEj6gIxIJkIHvL8jEV2CFohyUDmdfhOr6UTRKkG2hCgOjHhIi2TJk8R71M7WPhZatbHGT_xdrJ-wAYUaCf-Qsi1dy/s4288/DSCF7568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmEnbJuLV7BxMFyCamgYABWrbNwY_bfP0d8qR-C_qh3ir2xiuG66v3lqXTHcIhS-9EerzvWjmAF_3w-zTUF59ZJrionOaXwXFtPrkEj6gIxIJkIHvL8jEV2CFohyUDmdfhOr6UTRKkG2hCgOjHhIi2TJk8R71M7WPhZatbHGT_xdrJ-wAYUaCf-Qsi1dy/w400-h300/DSCF7568.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> </p><p>I'm still focusing on the dining room and the ornaments and a few other goals I set for myself for January. Things are going well.</p><p>I remember those days...lol! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjzpHeTys-4Lvfmdcoo0k9S5PHhg_-hgC6hG5u7HWMZcFD6rJfAU0kjxluVVQLDGlSyeBsocr-KiQrIvBxduFf9D0rvwDMELx3N6OKv8W38McTIPPdBTEQKVx4I9C5jRLUXrGPvypmaWfb6aMnJDcimz9FgRm2hggcRMCOMaUqz7x_1pLY6NwADdITZsOm/s474/Blog%20-%20011724%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjzpHeTys-4Lvfmdcoo0k9S5PHhg_-hgC6hG5u7HWMZcFD6rJfAU0kjxluVVQLDGlSyeBsocr-KiQrIvBxduFf9D0rvwDMELx3N6OKv8W38McTIPPdBTEQKVx4I9C5jRLUXrGPvypmaWfb6aMnJDcimz9FgRm2hggcRMCOMaUqz7x_1pLY6NwADdITZsOm/w400-h400/Blog%20-%20011724%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-10181113742210687942024-01-14T14:21:00.000-08:002024-01-14T14:21:57.188-08:00Yop but not on Ravelry<p> I forgot to take a photo of the plants that arrived. They are very healthy and were packed extremely well. They also contribute part of their sales to their local animal shelters. </p><p>The snow is here. It started about noon and everything is covered. So pretty! It's only 5 degrees here which so strange for this area. We won't get a lot of snow like up North but I'll take what I can get. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyy4NkLYjTwEk9oJzVZFB8CUDlzeIjzUCr2cDeU6yQAjNSH4u4F4dhKNMtRuuFVmCvuKHnPD9vVEdX_AUM6SWQtVHGKPukCjVaIXzEU-T9eKQQHpzblATihZa8BBItVjA9n9yYY1yvfMiEDQdUSN3RP_eRkewTcCrd5ZvpR6RbZUO21YgBnHGaUeNyd7U/s4288/DSCF7549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyy4NkLYjTwEk9oJzVZFB8CUDlzeIjzUCr2cDeU6yQAjNSH4u4F4dhKNMtRuuFVmCvuKHnPD9vVEdX_AUM6SWQtVHGKPukCjVaIXzEU-T9eKQQHpzblATihZa8BBItVjA9n9yYY1yvfMiEDQdUSN3RP_eRkewTcCrd5ZvpR6RbZUO21YgBnHGaUeNyd7U/w400-h300/DSCF7549.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The birds are having a feeding frenzy at the feeder and sitting on my windowsill which keeps them out of the snow and there's 2 suets and plenty of food for all! I'm not sure what that red breasted bird is. I've had cardinals, downy woodpecker, regular BIG woodpecker, goldfinches, purple finches, chickadees, Cedar Waxwings but I've not seen this little red breasted bird before. Does anyone know? <br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3b4buV71blLVTttDwIc8d4zNMdwtfQhyphenhyphenIJnv8nO91p2aHuWy1F7R_4A0E2mOsf9PB0TZ33Psd6rq-_3EBx5J9V-TwTf9ccHGfddZKh9XOI7-GJ3pBfHOWKgxvB-4s9FD9o-Umyr6rx5h_yk6sAXhl_ux3msRQMRnADcBUmyIN59mDeWnbofs2muZAnmNr/s4288/DSCF7548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3b4buV71blLVTttDwIc8d4zNMdwtfQhyphenhyphenIJnv8nO91p2aHuWy1F7R_4A0E2mOsf9PB0TZ33Psd6rq-_3EBx5J9V-TwTf9ccHGfddZKh9XOI7-GJ3pBfHOWKgxvB-4s9FD9o-Umyr6rx5h_yk6sAXhl_ux3msRQMRnADcBUmyIN59mDeWnbofs2muZAnmNr/w400-h300/DSCF7548.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I'm still working on the ornaments and I have finished #3 and have started #4........<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-a4DQbRYgcMNDdDcvlCeyrE2z50Tafe2aEyZubK7CypfIqtmSDEJydju4HF-mlLuS5Bd7-6poA2SS4Vis0QNM-80c30ECTM1v8epOOlKDaVKSs6c_Oqtuba19rJ_aRrsLTlZQQDjvF7NcrMtVzXrg7urOppw-FbldgMIg_sSix2a6hvcjXQ58GUUt_pX/s4288/DSCF7551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-a4DQbRYgcMNDdDcvlCeyrE2z50Tafe2aEyZubK7CypfIqtmSDEJydju4HF-mlLuS5Bd7-6poA2SS4Vis0QNM-80c30ECTM1v8epOOlKDaVKSs6c_Oqtuba19rJ_aRrsLTlZQQDjvF7NcrMtVzXrg7urOppw-FbldgMIg_sSix2a6hvcjXQ58GUUt_pX/w400-h300/DSCF7551.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I've made progress on my dining room which was really my sewing room and quite the mess! I did work on my morning stitch...Baby Jesus........I only work on it for about 15 minutes in the morning but it is amazing what you can get done if you stick with it...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTemCIZOurZmaLY8VWXI8PA54FAR8yf0-VQ8TjKzWOO5rxqHfT_HC93oH_IoBmTrXvI_7f8KSxVqQcq_T44Khlri_lLJDq0WLgSUQjfG1i2dyuLnHOjigutDnwCdHLdV2Tbo76v1NgmD3_TS1pfuUXCw9bgRLpSoaS0RtdEB2FNSHxVMsTZF7WHa06oWxE/s4288/DSCF7554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTemCIZOurZmaLY8VWXI8PA54FAR8yf0-VQ8TjKzWOO5rxqHfT_HC93oH_IoBmTrXvI_7f8KSxVqQcq_T44Khlri_lLJDq0WLgSUQjfG1i2dyuLnHOjigutDnwCdHLdV2Tbo76v1NgmD3_TS1pfuUXCw9bgRLpSoaS0RtdEB2FNSHxVMsTZF7WHa06oWxE/w400-h300/DSCF7554.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Anniversaries of the heart is coming along but not sure I will get this first block done by February.....but we'll see............<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9P7n5nD9YQ7QZSpKCppnNgl35IMEqZ7J5BOTzRMJ0Vhp3wiDGSX9ysIv23GTEkPyffrX4AyJm2pDmozeZzaGYdVeKd4nbR4e6oxQOJ-BJQeQxv1rkEKrZd1gru1Dcv-368TP6e1bNuk2-82jrn5wYZhMBESrMOFyjNUzSnOrB-YHOlwZ5gAUUI3QXu6r/s4288/DSCF7552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9P7n5nD9YQ7QZSpKCppnNgl35IMEqZ7J5BOTzRMJ0Vhp3wiDGSX9ysIv23GTEkPyffrX4AyJm2pDmozeZzaGYdVeKd4nbR4e6oxQOJ-BJQeQxv1rkEKrZd1gru1Dcv-368TP6e1bNuk2-82jrn5wYZhMBESrMOFyjNUzSnOrB-YHOlwZ5gAUUI3QXu6r/w400-h300/DSCF7552.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I also worked on my crocheted Prism blanket and I'm almost done with the leg of sock #1.<p></p><p>I have a fire going in the fireplace and Connie, I am making your "Browns" cookies....one of my favorites! I'll try and get around to everyone this week. It was crazy last week with errands, storms, and bills to pay but it all got done before either of the storms arrived. I hope you all have a great week and stay safe!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRU547n11QUVDQU6wf83Gj3txve9JP0fP7u8ROMiS5jgO_zjgf-4dKQGDbt6IN5hwVcZ7KZWqdk0MQO7NMmDq7y-44ibRrrtannkW8tFtmRq3z5ikzXCDRaxOWUqtjDhR9-PfxTEs22MGVk-B5cvBWcr4ZkWmEvnk2UOoTczGZmFX2hVrgDEzNav5Rqu4/s474/Blog%20-%20011424%20%23!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="474" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRU547n11QUVDQU6wf83Gj3txve9JP0fP7u8ROMiS5jgO_zjgf-4dKQGDbt6IN5hwVcZ7KZWqdk0MQO7NMmDq7y-44ibRrrtannkW8tFtmRq3z5ikzXCDRaxOWUqtjDhR9-PfxTEs22MGVk-B5cvBWcr4ZkWmEvnk2UOoTczGZmFX2hVrgDEzNav5Rqu4/w400-h365/Blog%20-%20011424%20%23!.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br />www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-20498611117254303052024-01-11T14:40:00.000-08:002024-01-11T14:40:34.172-08:00Is everyone getting ready for the storms?<p> The weather here has been nice for the past 2 days and fairly warm...50's so, I made a grocery list and ordered yesterday. I put thrift stuff in the car, dropped it off today on my way to pick up the groceries and then got the car filled with gas. I checked my wood pile in the garage and I think I am fine. We are to get rain and lots of it, high winds, then very cold and snow.....they did mention the possibility of hail and tornadoes....I think they just about covered everything! LOL! The grands are going to get a blizzard and very cold temps up in Iowa..they already had 2 days off this week because of snow.... they will love it! We are all weather geeks and love a good storm as long as we don't lose power!</p><p>My hibiscus has been blooming almost constantly. The blooms only last about 2 days but there are always more. They are saucer size...........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ffrSTJ4ucX38-3VygH28i-qWog92KA3JD94xlTzL4VYNaxAnQ5w8V_psysiQb1VhBlTmFMTnAwcBT969LEEg2LSBGTHkgvHcGIXgBmFO8-DgcrdnHSGoXtJnnN3m0814vsF4wxOdDnrbZhx4qABCdAy_bhN-wu4RRlfoJMa_PlTbv37fDpCUeKXH73EH/s4288/DSCF7541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ffrSTJ4ucX38-3VygH28i-qWog92KA3JD94xlTzL4VYNaxAnQ5w8V_psysiQb1VhBlTmFMTnAwcBT969LEEg2LSBGTHkgvHcGIXgBmFO8-DgcrdnHSGoXtJnnN3m0814vsF4wxOdDnrbZhx4qABCdAy_bhN-wu4RRlfoJMa_PlTbv37fDpCUeKXH73EH/w400-h300/DSCF7541.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kHuYiCE24PskmMXP-IHTkENe0vNpxNl4y2ZBz4lO0T0lVwOFKe8YeRDtzhowwynFwKxp-mI_Pzeho0GhgYqk_m_XrxwFma6Xf0zb-y5Nm5t6HGECB04lw1CV3HT5XOA0NDIOKlNhIVI4MzN5ulOehdtV8Rm48LMd7ajyzq9KMBn5uuEWFTHxVnaSDXlH/s4288/DSCF7542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kHuYiCE24PskmMXP-IHTkENe0vNpxNl4y2ZBz4lO0T0lVwOFKe8YeRDtzhowwynFwKxp-mI_Pzeho0GhgYqk_m_XrxwFma6Xf0zb-y5Nm5t6HGECB04lw1CV3HT5XOA0NDIOKlNhIVI4MzN5ulOehdtV8Rm48LMd7ajyzq9KMBn5uuEWFTHxVnaSDXlH/w400-h300/DSCF7542.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I got a treasure in the mail yesterday....Halloween fabric from Urban Chiks.....they are one of my favorite designers and their fabric goes fast so I nabbed a charm pack and a mini-charm pack when I saw it.......</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidu9DN-jQq4moHaqdBMZJk-WMOSWstyqtzffDUz_HyrwQh89WO7_DAZvwC4eTnG5-LRR34uTD330gW4odhx3SD4663MbgruD7tE7d0yjpezNjz_wa5X9dp-lELvPWIoYJq_eJBKLICCgVycS5-HM4Huq0IdT_tUK7DjMR232vhuID6sXTMBbLSsCAatwXq/s4288/DSCF7543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidu9DN-jQq4moHaqdBMZJk-WMOSWstyqtzffDUz_HyrwQh89WO7_DAZvwC4eTnG5-LRR34uTD330gW4odhx3SD4663MbgruD7tE7d0yjpezNjz_wa5X9dp-lELvPWIoYJq_eJBKLICCgVycS5-HM4Huq0IdT_tUK7DjMR232vhuID6sXTMBbLSsCAatwXq/w400-h300/DSCF7543.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I am expecting some house plants from Amazon! Did you know you can order house plants from them? I got a variety of 6 and I'm sure they're small but since I can't garden I am going to focus on house plants and flowers. I could garden but there's so little of it that I can eat I just gave it up.<p></p><p>I got all the groceries put away and picked up an antibiotic prescription my doctor ordered in case I feel sick or get sick and the doctor is closed, he wants me to take it right away. So, it's nice to have it on hand just in case. He asked me when was the last time I was sick besides the diverticulitis....I told him I had a cold about 15 years ago...that was the last time I was sick. Also, my blood work came back and it was great. The only thing that was out of whack was my Alkaline Phosphate but that is from the RA.</p><p>I hope you all stay safe if you are getting any of this wild and woolly weather and extreme cold!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-ppRDBO7sbGfrWGikqA7zMqd09H0pGuxLwSlHNMnXd9z8v2X5MaNvA8yd9hFnQtzxjgYCRWcSkx-GiNCt4OZ5rf_LtB9bFQCy5rqtb0v5X4qsc_atXy0fWNa2QQSpMUOxLHb4zYeQFPqGTKsUCfXk5Yee4JaeSSdrwM03l5OSGJ6_ARtPmQyu99rOcmD/s612/Blog%20-%20011124%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="612" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-ppRDBO7sbGfrWGikqA7zMqd09H0pGuxLwSlHNMnXd9z8v2X5MaNvA8yd9hFnQtzxjgYCRWcSkx-GiNCt4OZ5rf_LtB9bFQCy5rqtb0v5X4qsc_atXy0fWNa2QQSpMUOxLHb4zYeQFPqGTKsUCfXk5Yee4JaeSSdrwM03l5OSGJ6_ARtPmQyu99rOcmD/w400-h389/Blog%20-%20011124%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><br /><p></p><p><br /> <br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-24424124790896256842024-01-08T07:04:00.000-08:002024-01-08T07:04:15.188-08:00Busy Monday as usual!<p> It's supposed to rain for the next 2 days and maybe some snow and high winds....I'm wondering if I should even put the garbage out. Brian, my pest control guy, comes this morning at 9:30, but I need to go to the post office in Franklin too before he gets here. I think I can make it as the Post Office opens at 8:00 a.m. I loaded the car yesterday for taking to the thrift store. I drop it off on my way to pick up groceries whenever that is. Lots to do around here!<br /></p><p>My paper whites came out of the cold where they had to be for 10 days....they're starting to get green....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiuew7xS1LMtMIGqN2XszAZH0pJR1HRVK1fqYIpNPN2mTFGspdaHE8NknjXmsRAqTA46wbnsWO2FDhwIJ983NgKNUL3J-tM_tlHypOVNNPL2YtvY1y7iF3GgBNaIL7Eos-ASj7XD5TpGsP4caUhNRVy1FLMXgzTDSHLAFworASd2ngtRAR3_BqegC0dLs/s4288/DSCF7535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFiuew7xS1LMtMIGqN2XszAZH0pJR1HRVK1fqYIpNPN2mTFGspdaHE8NknjXmsRAqTA46wbnsWO2FDhwIJ983NgKNUL3J-tM_tlHypOVNNPL2YtvY1y7iF3GgBNaIL7Eos-ASj7XD5TpGsP4caUhNRVy1FLMXgzTDSHLAFworASd2ngtRAR3_BqegC0dLs/w400-h300/DSCF7535.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I've been working on Baby Jesus as my morning stitch but it is grueling and not a fun XS at all.....I'll be glad when it is done which will still be awhile...........</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXDz2lfUFV2S0RvFXXOmJTS43Q2ev2KA-Nj0iNsqE5n84CLZpRiJd7vfepeixHTJQ6xYUHgykYc1HR543q70acuXUR8K4J8ClRtE2jxfgxTWS1MkKkvLw4yzdnIym6KFvJsEcyNlHwURqBHJ056zeq-FF2Y7OZ9xPVlPlF1t1jviJ9bi_CWSNshjEbTrd/s4288/DSCF7539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXDz2lfUFV2S0RvFXXOmJTS43Q2ev2KA-Nj0iNsqE5n84CLZpRiJd7vfepeixHTJQ6xYUHgykYc1HR543q70acuXUR8K4J8ClRtE2jxfgxTWS1MkKkvLw4yzdnIym6KFvJsEcyNlHwURqBHJ056zeq-FF2Y7OZ9xPVlPlF1t1jviJ9bi_CWSNshjEbTrd/w400-h300/DSCF7539.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>My focus this week besides regular chores, laundry, and cooking...........is my dining room where I do most of my sewing so it is a real mess! And my Anniversaries of the Heart which I need to do 3 squares per day (a square being 10 x 10 stitches) but not all the squares are stitched. I am way behind as I was working on my birthday stitch. I want to do at least one pattern a month if not more as there are 14 total if I want to finish in a year. </p><p>I wonder if Miss Peeps would like this? <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHAeNfJy6gBC2XSmRkgIs1YgB6W19HnOd7m2yEVY7kzUGprX4BiFW1UMaw-2KtHUGJPeCSk6Ma880jdz8AcLqmPbKHe-WbyU5pg5jd63IOhVJ6cu1aMoUgiaMQfX2l9Pbu6_nbJh5SqMUNbWn3a2DehVIWscX_Z1TU8eDONUtrqhYwkwcVtXh2z0NGF5b/s632/Blog%20-%20010824%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHAeNfJy6gBC2XSmRkgIs1YgB6W19HnOd7m2yEVY7kzUGprX4BiFW1UMaw-2KtHUGJPeCSk6Ma880jdz8AcLqmPbKHe-WbyU5pg5jd63IOhVJ6cu1aMoUgiaMQfX2l9Pbu6_nbJh5SqMUNbWn3a2DehVIWscX_Z1TU8eDONUtrqhYwkwcVtXh2z0NGF5b/w300-h400/Blog%20-%20010824%20%231.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>It's never too early to start making gifts for next Christmas!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1oF3KK0Xgp604Nj1cM3jKpIeZsIzdgAdt2x_2CjOutzI6lwMuLtAgBWTIUOKxcDcDpE5HKcbhDZnqP9g6yj33KinrCeqMepf2ii7eibw-8rp-J1xLuWogH17Zs2l3oOWrd14y3Ut0GiNbBLmBnc6eH8rQ6azW4UowADe-7ORBPkb6gRksgHfF3NuE022/s711/Blog%20-%20010824%20%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1oF3KK0Xgp604Nj1cM3jKpIeZsIzdgAdt2x_2CjOutzI6lwMuLtAgBWTIUOKxcDcDpE5HKcbhDZnqP9g6yj33KinrCeqMepf2ii7eibw-8rp-J1xLuWogH17Zs2l3oOWrd14y3Ut0GiNbBLmBnc6eH8rQ6azW4UowADe-7ORBPkb6gRksgHfF3NuE022/w266-h400/Blog%20-%20010824%20%232.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-91051506707635621882024-01-05T14:07:00.000-08:002024-01-05T14:07:57.669-08:00Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'!<p> Well, I had another trip around the sun yesterday. I am officially 75 years old now! I feel great and I had a doctor appointment today and all is fine although I have to wait for the blood work to come back. I noticed that he wants to see me every 3 months now? Hmmm....I asked if it was the insurance company and she said no, it was doc. I wonder if when you hit 75 they figure they should check up on you more often? I may have to call and ask Monday.</p><p>I got some lovely cards and presents.....thank you, friends! My cousin Kay, sent me the Old Person Bingo....hysterical.....the stickers are inside the card....I haven't played yet but what you want to bet I will get a Bingo when I do?!? When we were kids, our aunt Alice would take us to Bingo at the VFW on Thursday nights. That was in the day when kids could be around alcohol and smokers...lol! We had so much fun...Kay remembers the Beer Nuts while I remember the Orange Crush pop and Aunt Alice always gave us unlimited refills. She spoiled us rotten...so did Uncle Ben! Those were the days!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxghyphenhyphenjYvOvwc1HqpGy4B7vLZFeMVz_uJs-PWnx6pi54xL9SV7TuwznFwa1qgaij7mG2KWKh0H4Yd3qIPPCGqdtFxZAUwpVu9v4PEQg8_zznl-IyPCw_NFw3OXfzWsU0Ek5b-DVeAqDzig8yDFSFM9-NWLs_DmNtSiVjJYDt5FK2Xyh7OBcgKxiZfCu38-/s4288/DSCF7530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxghyphenhyphenjYvOvwc1HqpGy4B7vLZFeMVz_uJs-PWnx6pi54xL9SV7TuwznFwa1qgaij7mG2KWKh0H4Yd3qIPPCGqdtFxZAUwpVu9v4PEQg8_zznl-IyPCw_NFw3OXfzWsU0Ek5b-DVeAqDzig8yDFSFM9-NWLs_DmNtSiVjJYDt5FK2Xyh7OBcgKxiZfCu38-/w400-h300/DSCF7530.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I had a birthday cross stitch start...........it's stitched on Ariosa fabric 22 count with 2 threads over 2 squares....it's going to be a pillow similar to the photo but on the toweling fabric instead.....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEXO1EnEwXUp3qQD9Ba6db7wdQ1Xw6P-2Prj4URMmZDVb4sMQYRL1QFBxE5AO5PbWpo12WxF5ZLGkqhwRHBS6UmG6OFg0JHguQv_nO_1QPa3XvOFnAqyL0T5zcmnWUw0LWChDMqANdtDC8S07S9ywMKEzJxpzOYBNjxejpqQrybOkt1qKBXic4xShGQ-b/s4288/DSCF7531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEXO1EnEwXUp3qQD9Ba6db7wdQ1Xw6P-2Prj4URMmZDVb4sMQYRL1QFBxE5AO5PbWpo12WxF5ZLGkqhwRHBS6UmG6OFg0JHguQv_nO_1QPa3XvOFnAqyL0T5zcmnWUw0LWChDMqANdtDC8S07S9ywMKEzJxpzOYBNjxejpqQrybOkt1qKBXic4xShGQ-b/w400-h300/DSCF7531.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> There's a kit for it at Farmgirl Drygoods............I have a red towel too for a Santa XS but the pattern is sold out right now but that's okay as I won't be starting that one for awhile.<br /></p><p>I'm a big planner at the beginning of the New Year especially with my birthday at about the same time. I have a Needle Worker's book and a Cross Stitch journal where I will be keeping track of my projects.....I also have a 5 year planner for non-craft related projects.... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiih8ZvtytFHo9vAOLvLPl_ADJfTyYdfVBSoZ49M-9WjxpMoP3NY-J8HQ-Q7Ym2Z2Vn2FcxDngIpZJLWw1GpZJqONE_2pPpmiIhowNNY9MEod81tXba9lwvuKvsJfbPrI4Ge6u0XAygjA-496yAepBcIK5Nt2dPEPZVJ60XIZ0QaNYbulbTFL-QTuuZ4D9n/s3430/DSCF7534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3430" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiih8ZvtytFHo9vAOLvLPl_ADJfTyYdfVBSoZ49M-9WjxpMoP3NY-J8HQ-Q7Ym2Z2Vn2FcxDngIpZJLWw1GpZJqONE_2pPpmiIhowNNY9MEod81tXba9lwvuKvsJfbPrI4Ge6u0XAygjA-496yAepBcIK5Nt2dPEPZVJ60XIZ0QaNYbulbTFL-QTuuZ4D9n/w375-h400/DSCF7534.JPG" width="375" /></a></div><p>I also got some stickers to go in it................they are little books of stickers..........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0PE2ftOU1IYUd7eSsPsUyldHrkx2F5DPkrmMKX2ot59MZ_YjsxB-xUusPyxmWo_vX0l6J3uZ1qle41LaZU64z3BQIRWZMvRB9mh0GXsNZSStevJoiM6Kb8KcuWVswCnZfhkGSN0zO5d2EwF9MBLScNqJzOPVPWigyg6cnwPQz5SkANO4loeugFhwfj9e/s4288/DSCF7532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0PE2ftOU1IYUd7eSsPsUyldHrkx2F5DPkrmMKX2ot59MZ_YjsxB-xUusPyxmWo_vX0l6J3uZ1qle41LaZU64z3BQIRWZMvRB9mh0GXsNZSStevJoiM6Kb8KcuWVswCnZfhkGSN0zO5d2EwF9MBLScNqJzOPVPWigyg6cnwPQz5SkANO4loeugFhwfj9e/w400-h300/DSCF7532.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>It snowed this afternoon!!! It's sticking but there's not much......but it's something!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb12IkCaBUknCiDsIVcu-EhERadqRRTM9oYTVNQs4XVtNR3e9Q6e1w6T9botiy_Lx1YO9RU03vPVPwbI0AKCo1i3ySxSASHdNXpla5xoJVZXwEP9jAlgPcV9L2z473eiqzIJdoBocnXZvPbjzywe0PHb1EITRPQ87Zw24EKFYosvZm-hI_8ezy-S8LT7yq/s4288/DSCF7529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb12IkCaBUknCiDsIVcu-EhERadqRRTM9oYTVNQs4XVtNR3e9Q6e1w6T9botiy_Lx1YO9RU03vPVPwbI0AKCo1i3ySxSASHdNXpla5xoJVZXwEP9jAlgPcV9L2z473eiqzIJdoBocnXZvPbjzywe0PHb1EITRPQ87Zw24EKFYosvZm-hI_8ezy-S8LT7yq/w400-h300/DSCF7529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Nothing can compare to a full blown midwest blizzard though, especially when I lived out in the country! Loved it! I always had plenty of food stored in the winter, I had 4 wheel drive plus a wood burner that kept my entire house toasty if the power went out. Now, that was the epitome of cozy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxna8f0dhxwFkU8ag5zinIc3kh2AqLOcNvG18gUAg_BUdirCf1gELHfedAaI38x33_epkAV_42UMYIwfhEPxzVP5xY3kD02JZ6EQGQ0ng7-h2EzY0lS7a5fhMS7JU6khR1-WvTLVnvRmyVtLZFLx0O9-wqDaMtXHGwmMqpkYk4vYq_uv8A9UJqB5lPsfty/s354/Blog%20-%20010524%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxna8f0dhxwFkU8ag5zinIc3kh2AqLOcNvG18gUAg_BUdirCf1gELHfedAaI38x33_epkAV_42UMYIwfhEPxzVP5xY3kD02JZ6EQGQ0ng7-h2EzY0lS7a5fhMS7JU6khR1-WvTLVnvRmyVtLZFLx0O9-wqDaMtXHGwmMqpkYk4vYq_uv8A9UJqB5lPsfty/w266-h400/Blog%20-%20010524%20%231.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-12881763818329426712024-01-02T14:15:00.000-08:002024-01-02T14:15:42.259-08:00I had a great New Year....so far!<p> I made a nice dinner and had a fire in the fireplace. I watched football and worked on some crafty projects. Today I made some more caramels and got a treasure in the mail...I got this book at Farmgirl Drygoods for $10 off! Its all wool applique Christmas ornaments...so cute!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMq5gN_oxSe1qpw32XRoUkQ4ld7XIiIPhDewUQ8_kQG6owAQhafwAE96jIz0FCPmRSmgBNUvOEQySu5Nqqj3V8KIbJcAG0_s5zsq4mI8-rklOTT58YIp1l1aYVV52h2M_1ZKbvRWFkpYDZEVTQfwuORMLMQGNLGSOvLQWHRMMhKmSNO3vHDRf-f8HAxtRa/s4288/DSCF7527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMq5gN_oxSe1qpw32XRoUkQ4ld7XIiIPhDewUQ8_kQG6owAQhafwAE96jIz0FCPmRSmgBNUvOEQySu5Nqqj3V8KIbJcAG0_s5zsq4mI8-rklOTT58YIp1l1aYVV52h2M_1ZKbvRWFkpYDZEVTQfwuORMLMQGNLGSOvLQWHRMMhKmSNO3vHDRf-f8HAxtRa/w300-h400/DSCF7527.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I knitted some on my Christmas sock and yesterday I started on Anniversaries of the Heart XS but forgot to take a photo of it. There isn't much to see yet but the socks are looking good! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0yBQQIJkh818UDW1rkY_-mf101SL5z2u3HCKSu3Ec73BTl8pu0N7eMUDLkNqMo7fMwnaYxwoADTyIv1u1Xnka2-WIE1vfVCajrgax_iR-gX7gF-gSASNeVh7Upjf5oQOtnG_yrulVTvRVVQ1pM3gh_3ek8xTuUl0T_KKbe5zRckOpScdVSnteepNO0UI/s4288/DSCF7528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0yBQQIJkh818UDW1rkY_-mf101SL5z2u3HCKSu3Ec73BTl8pu0N7eMUDLkNqMo7fMwnaYxwoADTyIv1u1Xnka2-WIE1vfVCajrgax_iR-gX7gF-gSASNeVh7Upjf5oQOtnG_yrulVTvRVVQ1pM3gh_3ek8xTuUl0T_KKbe5zRckOpScdVSnteepNO0UI/w400-h300/DSCF7528.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9v4l-YCmAYvQkuqNs8_Kxl6-CDxQGAm8NkkEIIndzoc7Y9NiaKho2C3NGLMf1XuvGDmiov3aGlJ2twkaXNkQvGExz0aLGRORQmnBbhLFOdvY5DtiIftVdNaXrjvJJDNN29gNdUTHKlNTn5w1m0Is06rGWEKWNixaFW_uZonu9A_hnXCYP5Gs7sMqAbz7/s400/Blog%20-%20010224%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9v4l-YCmAYvQkuqNs8_Kxl6-CDxQGAm8NkkEIIndzoc7Y9NiaKho2C3NGLMf1XuvGDmiov3aGlJ2twkaXNkQvGExz0aLGRORQmnBbhLFOdvY5DtiIftVdNaXrjvJJDNN29gNdUTHKlNTn5w1m0Is06rGWEKWNixaFW_uZonu9A_hnXCYP5Gs7sMqAbz7/w400-h400/Blog%20-%20010224%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-19828835014721808842024-01-01T13:37:00.000-08:002024-01-01T13:37:01.551-08:00Happy 2024!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNowRin5F0EtVK8WgTmHxwIy1ONPwIRjOPAK1SNTKP284vgMzLthT7LPv78IYMZIg8F0CqP0WkJNewBXELpOgO1384cWi6AkR0ZrSBSmkmL-VVaLa9BXUTv5uZOxUZUHcsLZ14RNC2UI_FEyseiXX2oXErA0Bha-lfo86tX1OvjphCkBMFBpc97JUhG4H4/s841/Blog%20-%20010124%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNowRin5F0EtVK8WgTmHxwIy1ONPwIRjOPAK1SNTKP284vgMzLthT7LPv78IYMZIg8F0CqP0WkJNewBXELpOgO1384cWi6AkR0ZrSBSmkmL-VVaLa9BXUTv5uZOxUZUHcsLZ14RNC2UI_FEyseiXX2oXErA0Bha-lfo86tX1OvjphCkBMFBpc97JUhG4H4/w225-h400/Blog%20-%20010124%20%231.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>I wish you all the best that the new year has to offer and also......<p></p><p><br /> Happy Trails!!!<br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-33380947247245114462023-12-31T09:15:00.000-08:002023-12-31T09:15:15.330-08:00YOP Week #27 Year 13<p>Lots of good things in the works for 2024! I have treasures coming and new starts and some finishes too! The first thing I finished and final finished is my morning start of the little stitch on my project bag........this was part of a cross stitch pattern from a book called Stitch by Cath Kidson...<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieApkJKgDb56pes73SFAxnfYNfSHBsdZQ03n4pIK60MUaGE8MpMFQci3Ag6INlLD_rCoTbqDsLKxG7owcYMl2XpJ3aG7h2JE9iDssZ5BbOKo3c2VqtJCMty5TPtyi0QbgNzh9CMkyxK8dDCpTcKFVVhMLeQPROhwt2qkl5qNzEGoF68R8QRNm3PXuzha8e/s4288/DSCF7524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieApkJKgDb56pes73SFAxnfYNfSHBsdZQ03n4pIK60MUaGE8MpMFQci3Ag6INlLD_rCoTbqDsLKxG7owcYMl2XpJ3aG7h2JE9iDssZ5BbOKo3c2VqtJCMty5TPtyi0QbgNzh9CMkyxK8dDCpTcKFVVhMLeQPROhwt2qkl5qNzEGoF68R8QRNm3PXuzha8e/w400-h300/DSCF7524.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>the project bag now holds my next morning stitch which is a Mill Hill kit on perforated paper and with cross stitch and beads..........I started this last year but now I will work on it until finished.......there are places for beads scattered throughout the picture but you wait until last to put the beads in......I thought it was an ornament but it is too big so it will get framed. There are 2 other pictures in the trilogy; Mary and Joseph and the wise men...I think. I'm not sure I will do those now that I know they aren't ornaments....Jesus looks a little pale for a child born of middle eastern parents...lol! I should have made him darker...he's evidently the WASP Jesus........ <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjut4lluLW_VGh0RZL1fl2E5vQuk6F1P9uTp1xKlBf6sB1Q7zGKzrQoGh2FtauqtqGQJ7HHwZB3qumgygzMIbn-sBCa_ES3Ym6HSARSMZ2Z8xRSGTSxh9oqROM3bCz-NMnvA-MWwWJdrOnwtOvwdlumznB1WPDrtjCSGll6CW-yEl0G8wT0WH40XQXpK-fa/s4288/DSCF7515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjut4lluLW_VGh0RZL1fl2E5vQuk6F1P9uTp1xKlBf6sB1Q7zGKzrQoGh2FtauqtqGQJ7HHwZB3qumgygzMIbn-sBCa_ES3Ym6HSARSMZ2Z8xRSGTSxh9oqROM3bCz-NMnvA-MWwWJdrOnwtOvwdlumznB1WPDrtjCSGll6CW-yEl0G8wT0WH40XQXpK-fa/w400-h300/DSCF7515.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I also finished the grands 2 ornaments but I have 2 more to do before I can cut them apart.......otherwise I can't stretch them over the frame...<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNDmMfiqD7fB1k8tgF5z_NlHmBZxVgBqVjK9vqaoyBdKE_6ql7geOWlGHWO16s7_PFqCzyZMtY41KOousbDIIL9wm8zMC5DxJ1AZtS3wrUABN6KUMC03CHlDW4F5Lk759wlOoql_NQNSe-cQhTgc_IAhDAflG3j3ITuexVrZHVxgCP6aYAmrA_aA_MJsl/s4288/DSCF7518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNDmMfiqD7fB1k8tgF5z_NlHmBZxVgBqVjK9vqaoyBdKE_6ql7geOWlGHWO16s7_PFqCzyZMtY41KOousbDIIL9wm8zMC5DxJ1AZtS3wrUABN6KUMC03CHlDW4F5Lk759wlOoql_NQNSe-cQhTgc_IAhDAflG3j3ITuexVrZHVxgCP6aYAmrA_aA_MJsl/w320-h240/DSCF7518.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I finished the cuff on my Christmas sock and am working on the leg.........I love working with self-striping yarns...........<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfSF6BS1snZZewYcNvrpY4L48KIDlyXVEibJQ7bLYduDEM0qUfrzRQcOqvUOUZHFTxMbJ9_Z8lXlNU4DxT3wuZarQnU99qUduqrfCPkId7CtTREk6iYE1tyz4Cgcr9_C16m3vwWZ6S5ff9ON_h8K891HQQ81TA3OO8uarELm1MhPJN3iRaU9KR8C9Q9eV/s4288/DSCF7520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfSF6BS1snZZewYcNvrpY4L48KIDlyXVEibJQ7bLYduDEM0qUfrzRQcOqvUOUZHFTxMbJ9_Z8lXlNU4DxT3wuZarQnU99qUduqrfCPkId7CtTREk6iYE1tyz4Cgcr9_C16m3vwWZ6S5ff9ON_h8K891HQQ81TA3OO8uarELm1MhPJN3iRaU9KR8C9Q9eV/w400-h300/DSCF7520.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been working on my Christmas stitch but that will probably be put aside come tomorrow when I start some new projects and a new rotation.......<br /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tlaqcKx35Cg4KErCHYPap_ZCIUxV_n6FDjFfmaUn7L9aifyUU_U9Zif6TO0Zbig4A7NYG9hHzb5gcbj9HFEYi8yFsmdqOfvaAiOtsrf7m4KPJRPgilaRb1xCuSDdM966iUzvyYTVnAoS-zhRXR8dwrCNQF-EQ-en_J4lJahcwWHYSdn0zN8MONa8MVqm/s4288/DSCF7516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tlaqcKx35Cg4KErCHYPap_ZCIUxV_n6FDjFfmaUn7L9aifyUU_U9Zif6TO0Zbig4A7NYG9hHzb5gcbj9HFEYi8yFsmdqOfvaAiOtsrf7m4KPJRPgilaRb1xCuSDdM966iUzvyYTVnAoS-zhRXR8dwrCNQF-EQ-en_J4lJahcwWHYSdn0zN8MONa8MVqm/w400-h300/DSCF7516.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I've also been working on the Prism blanket and this thing is going to be huge! I have already used 6 skeins of the black and I have a big amount of the mandala still left. I plan on using all of the mandala yarn.......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZ23vSw7EYSBDt4DAx_ZfgQEXUehrLNjgCrWqdCYNA4T2l0Fx8Iyn8ph2hgaMpKPSTJW6LK3y0hrQJ9WmKeupLzUtkvUCMii1RQhUEftKQ7Euto9UXWFd_LLMNoiP1OwXybFvvu9BYDZxCE4rSCQMjdUKKnMg8YPnhNrudQxfbB8RM8l2I84THdRTjaD_/s4288/DSCF7517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZ23vSw7EYSBDt4DAx_ZfgQEXUehrLNjgCrWqdCYNA4T2l0Fx8Iyn8ph2hgaMpKPSTJW6LK3y0hrQJ9WmKeupLzUtkvUCMii1RQhUEftKQ7Euto9UXWFd_LLMNoiP1OwXybFvvu9BYDZxCE4rSCQMjdUKKnMg8YPnhNrudQxfbB8RM8l2I84THdRTjaD_/w240-h320/DSCF7517.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Tomorrow I will be starting my HUGE Anniversaries of the Heart patterns; there are 12 with 2 bonus patterns which I will stitch all on one piece of cloth. This will be an heirloom if I ever get it done as each square will be dedicated to a relative or 2 or more. I haven't decided who will go where but I have time to decide. This is the first pattern...........it may be dedicated to my Mother, my son, and myself who are all Capricorns and born in the coldest of months..........we'll see..........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAJtsSnUA9zIhXjqK7qljdLDl0JdffwJ2ks7FuBiH1n3FTqe93gizdObfA0hgZxlZ76ESwqPb2AOqzr2FgDrM9ChtEEfY3vufev1XgVU6vp6j3GrIWU3eBaNSQeC7xZ3-BRj7vqovRuuvqzy4ucbalGGExUGaCiiq_gvXMsjZM39b5v4u0VSMD1qkwamJ/s4288/DSCF7521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAJtsSnUA9zIhXjqK7qljdLDl0JdffwJ2ks7FuBiH1n3FTqe93gizdObfA0hgZxlZ76ESwqPb2AOqzr2FgDrM9ChtEEfY3vufev1XgVU6vp6j3GrIWU3eBaNSQeC7xZ3-BRj7vqovRuuvqzy4ucbalGGExUGaCiiq_gvXMsjZM39b5v4u0VSMD1qkwamJ/w300-h400/DSCF7521.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>This is the fabric I chose and I love it but I hope it's not too bright............</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJLKlV6xV881UBClCwqqOQhE1ekD_4AnNMLX79SqFtiUtMopdmCzqX8KTrldizuS-iePHJviJWmRoTP4vUBjzPulZuXeI1oJIutDbxs8MlvnW_z-YXAUrfm4NOiZ0-ZRmZ_jsGTICcF_vRXtLCah2uuboSPsrvIVcDWoP_LKSCXOMvpomrAtdMR_jk486/s3681/DSCF7523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3681" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJLKlV6xV881UBClCwqqOQhE1ekD_4AnNMLX79SqFtiUtMopdmCzqX8KTrldizuS-iePHJviJWmRoTP4vUBjzPulZuXeI1oJIutDbxs8MlvnW_z-YXAUrfm4NOiZ0-ZRmZ_jsGTICcF_vRXtLCah2uuboSPsrvIVcDWoP_LKSCXOMvpomrAtdMR_jk486/w350-h400/DSCF7523.JPG" width="350" /></a></div>I just received the last pattern in this series yesterday and because "no pattern should travel alone" I also ordered this one..........I love Blackbird Designs and I love birds...perfect combination!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFwAyeJOOo4sbd0oVcq5encW_g1lpWiF-cKvIK688Pl8RNIlKREclDxcRQ1vdwR4qAB6lIvPmGe6eOnAlYIhoIP1Xotc5ppmEAHqL7GWQ5kerEqVbCi8FCdbRG31O_ugVNqT3UTOWca8ZNlhUtmBusZi738msSp-tA6cqebDdymZrBAoek3D3ctUl7m2Z/s4288/DSCF7522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFwAyeJOOo4sbd0oVcq5encW_g1lpWiF-cKvIK688Pl8RNIlKREclDxcRQ1vdwR4qAB6lIvPmGe6eOnAlYIhoIP1Xotc5ppmEAHqL7GWQ5kerEqVbCi8FCdbRG31O_ugVNqT3UTOWca8ZNlhUtmBusZi738msSp-tA6cqebDdymZrBAoek3D3ctUl7m2Z/w300-h400/DSCF7522.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>As for plans...I will be starting Anniversaries of the Heart tomorrow as my "new year new start". I will be setting up my Needle Workers notebook and rotation for all my projects, not just cross stitch. I am hoping to start utilizing my books more and the patterns I already have. But there is already another Christmas pattern I want and Urban Chicks have some new fabric coming out! Woe is me! </p><p>That's all for now. Next week I should have my plans for the new year in place and be able to share them with you. Now, I am off to make a pork loin roast, a lime pear jello salad and some English roasted potatoes along with stitching and watching several football games....especially the Chiefs! I hope they win this week!</p><p>Happy New Year's Eve.....be safe!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoK-YYu_44M1DJGin8TPiKQwfHud7D5QM_b8bfE1hUBT1alf-uI8l80GaaKZ5bC9H0R98jPqCAl13KXIRDF0ZuAPuD2tzJb4DBwTDrNNI9FgX0ExZze-asZ5wKcEx3YzdO7K8pLob0Jy3361ypObmP1A9D0wWBg99xW3NCR250FSQe35WOAptzEPIffAN/s574/Blog%20-%20123123%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="563" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoK-YYu_44M1DJGin8TPiKQwfHud7D5QM_b8bfE1hUBT1alf-uI8l80GaaKZ5bC9H0R98jPqCAl13KXIRDF0ZuAPuD2tzJb4DBwTDrNNI9FgX0ExZze-asZ5wKcEx3YzdO7K8pLob0Jy3361ypObmP1A9D0wWBg99xW3NCR250FSQe35WOAptzEPIffAN/w393-h400/Blog%20-%20123123%20%231.jpg" width="393" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /> <br /><p></p><p><br /> <br /> <br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-19346800760819697072023-12-28T14:12:00.000-08:002023-12-28T14:12:44.101-08:00Still working on Christmas!<p>I made some caramels yesterday for the Post Office employees. They are so nice. I still have more to make for some others. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQ6AIjhjvVTvHQCvGExzu7x0YDEGLW5-J9dVU2VtzEZeCFrU7ypMnJvwa7A6mhOnAWU5AeBKQBqb4SJe0ZcKnUT8OIRjSVM6z8FxahJrgukwViyJ8zethMwEK4mPlB-L2pVUKCDEODV8uzAIU5d1xHdwojRg7aPRonYLvKM14K3qvoEvgW392LnBkHlyZ/s4288/DSCF7512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQ6AIjhjvVTvHQCvGExzu7x0YDEGLW5-J9dVU2VtzEZeCFrU7ypMnJvwa7A6mhOnAWU5AeBKQBqb4SJe0ZcKnUT8OIRjSVM6z8FxahJrgukwViyJ8zethMwEK4mPlB-L2pVUKCDEODV8uzAIU5d1xHdwojRg7aPRonYLvKM14K3qvoEvgW392LnBkHlyZ/w400-h300/DSCF7512.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I finished my morning start cross stitch so I picked up another one. I started this last year and put it away after Christmas....it's a Mill Hill kit with some beads....baby Jesus! So sweet.....I thought it was an ornament but I think it is a bit big for that.....I will keep this as my morning stitch until it is done.... <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeI2IHqIDaxoe08XXctxrACnU7kSkyESOwTeWnhcNUAf8XY7lPLmuCUzwAN7NFNboPSes4YhgPvc8LCZxwpDuYbk-ypM-XLeNHQ_mH2iLFp1fZTXDszbn-fsydLLXuUUbM44zulAkI3Q-a46H2bSUqbRR2Q7yFPW-rQQLhLWMKKjX-SE69oIzMLe6E_eW/s4288/DSCF7513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeI2IHqIDaxoe08XXctxrACnU7kSkyESOwTeWnhcNUAf8XY7lPLmuCUzwAN7NFNboPSes4YhgPvc8LCZxwpDuYbk-ypM-XLeNHQ_mH2iLFp1fZTXDszbn-fsydLLXuUUbM44zulAkI3Q-a46H2bSUqbRR2Q7yFPW-rQQLhLWMKKjX-SE69oIzMLe6E_eW/w400-h300/DSCF7513.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I washed my hair today, washed a load of darks, cut up the caramels (that's the hardest part), and did some cleaning. I also worked on my Christmas sock a bit. I made a grocery list and ordered groceries to pick up tomorrow morning. We have a winter weather advisory for snow but I have 4 wheel drive plus this is Arkansas...how much snow can there be? It is above freezing in the 40's during the day tomorrow. I figure the older you get the more risks you should take as you don't have that much life left to lose...lol!</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh936yqV-xoYE0hXP_lrRUw53d6BXM1JSkHi3Kc_HUMb7m6jIoiRwaDR_ZsoaMpFsrYvkbqAax18glzX2iXLl3H-H_2jjLiFy3sV1AucIktgt7Zc76LcjL38k40kcVozqUr88WOfAYH1zqSiLIuFLyxlmm01DTfh21Ul-OIEtcm1Cgp-j0MFHKoxY9GcWdj/s473/Blog%20-%20122823%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="473" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh936yqV-xoYE0hXP_lrRUw53d6BXM1JSkHi3Kc_HUMb7m6jIoiRwaDR_ZsoaMpFsrYvkbqAax18glzX2iXLl3H-H_2jjLiFy3sV1AucIktgt7Zc76LcjL38k40kcVozqUr88WOfAYH1zqSiLIuFLyxlmm01DTfh21Ul-OIEtcm1Cgp-j0MFHKoxY9GcWdj/w400-h339/Blog%20-%20122823%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /> <p></p><p> <br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-63922174824885965692023-12-27T11:59:00.000-08:002023-12-27T11:59:11.903-08:00The needs are great.........<p> I usually give to some charities at this time of year and at various times throughout the year. I had the ones picked out that I wanted to donate to but then I wanted to check up on them before I donated. It was a good thing I did because 2 of them were not using the money wisely at all! I found a website called <a href="http://www.charitynavigator.org">Charity Navigator</a> which rated the charities on how well they use their resources in many categories such as CEO salary and percent of donations that actually go to their cause. The organizations that I give to and that were highly rated are Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, Peta, St. Judes, and Direct Relief. I was giving to ASPCA which I changed to Peta based on their track record, and I stopped giving to Boys Town and replaced it with Direct Relief, one the highest rated charities. I just wanted to share this information with you in case, like me, you wanted to look behind the curtain at some of the organizations requesting your money at this time of year. God knows, the need is great but we'd all like to know that our money is being put to good use to help those in need.</p><p>I planted the paper whites today and they have to stay in a cool place for 10 days. I made a big mess in my kitchen as they give you a piece of soil you have to soak and then plant...what a mess! But it's done and hopefully I will have some beautiful flowers sometime soon! They're out in my garage for the 10 days.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPmDa-7qXgaS7ZPzKee1UDgEHKuJo4uktRHNcVN9FwUuBhHiX_OJoxLFYWUvzL99nY11xoBMg72OgAmNZPz4cna96kSd-nuqmVTFbUztJ8IeDtXkg8hPUXCicv_cLdfuwAoLidBsw-MONMaVMsZ-ztjBQrEMj9GeuFkFwF_i0IwkxFpj08sR5Y0NJr4V7/s4288/DSCF7509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPmDa-7qXgaS7ZPzKee1UDgEHKuJo4uktRHNcVN9FwUuBhHiX_OJoxLFYWUvzL99nY11xoBMg72OgAmNZPz4cna96kSd-nuqmVTFbUztJ8IeDtXkg8hPUXCicv_cLdfuwAoLidBsw-MONMaVMsZ-ztjBQrEMj9GeuFkFwF_i0IwkxFpj08sR5Y0NJr4V7/w400-h300/DSCF7509.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Today was wool sock washing day. <div class="wDYxhc" data-md="61" lang="en-US" style="clear: none;"><div aria-level="3" class="LGOjhe" data-attrid="wa:/description" data-hveid="CBQQAA" role="heading"><span class="ILfuVd NA6bn" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">"Because
wool socks are naturally odor-resistant and moisture-wicking, you don't
need to wash them after every wear. You can increase the “life” of your
wool socks by washing them after <b>two to three full days of wear</b>.</span></span>"</div><div aria-level="3" class="LGOjhe" data-attrid="wa:/description" data-hveid="CBQQAA" role="heading">I've been washing them by hand individually with dish washing detergent but I just ordered some Soak from Amazon which comes in different scents and is specifically for wool washing. Plus, there is no rinsing.</div><div aria-level="3" class="LGOjhe" data-attrid="wa:/description" data-hveid="CBQQAA" role="heading">Today is Wednesday which I have allocated to a Fall cross stitch every Wednesday. So, the kit I got for Christmas is now my Wednesday stitch............</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopYuWFYaPocIJ4oy9ia4YFxp2dgpjz-GMYkNvZ1Dd0QlLToQj95YL0-n4V6BSomYnkWgK4YxZ5JYWbZA2CxZSvmFTqj6yyh_wIMfWP9ccysypBTUsSPtnids63kdNH3JqATHJ7NEdRH60GMU-yWiqQMgMF6HC0gtd29sIViitqoHNL6L2l2FHbl6Y_a53/s4288/DSCF7510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopYuWFYaPocIJ4oy9ia4YFxp2dgpjz-GMYkNvZ1Dd0QlLToQj95YL0-n4V6BSomYnkWgK4YxZ5JYWbZA2CxZSvmFTqj6yyh_wIMfWP9ccysypBTUsSPtnids63kdNH3JqATHJ7NEdRH60GMU-yWiqQMgMF6HC0gtd29sIViitqoHNL6L2l2FHbl6Y_a53/w400-h300/DSCF7510.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This afternoon I hope to work on some belated Christmas gifts and make some caramels and cinnamon twist rolls.<br /><div aria-level="3" class="LGOjhe" data-attrid="wa:/description" data-hveid="CBQQAA" role="heading"><br /></div><div aria-level="3" class="LGOjhe" data-attrid="wa:/description" data-hveid="CBQQAA" role="heading">Oh, and by the way............<br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qBWCc9MzyymuHpdWwFKT0Tsqkqw2qlIsJAt1l3MKMEpdYWnMs4ZBcQ4Y-oMJ8uCFf8MW-2-ndmK3ce-oXliLKG3DbY7e3rOJDO-5Ue-QuBFql0NjskKqcEHOdShWrjdXEPaIbGZ2nWZLMACTc93YKXqbhfNqOp0aJ7TPhDxqM3tt_r0yMj-9JNMpO7mE/s568/Blog%20-%20122723%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qBWCc9MzyymuHpdWwFKT0Tsqkqw2qlIsJAt1l3MKMEpdYWnMs4ZBcQ4Y-oMJ8uCFf8MW-2-ndmK3ce-oXliLKG3DbY7e3rOJDO-5Ue-QuBFql0NjskKqcEHOdShWrjdXEPaIbGZ2nWZLMACTc93YKXqbhfNqOp0aJ7TPhDxqM3tt_r0yMj-9JNMpO7mE/w334-h400/Blog%20-%20122723%20%231.jpg" width="334" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-40202376594700984212023-12-26T07:53:00.000-08:002023-12-26T07:53:06.588-08:00The last of the Advent for 2023<p> I had a great day yesterday. I had cinnamon rolls for breakfast and then exchanged gifts with the Cedar Rapids gang. Amy got her last Advent gift with a bonus gift......... this is for her watercolor brush when painting...the cup holds the water and then there is a place to lay her brush on top.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtxODeUoOdsLsK67ngc5wLjpaHyxGFLW0ZgxL7EfmF3Ic1IAf8saQMiVXbixwENRdcHyN1JcHOE4tho1q0jt4J9prYQbgMZWoNnvekKUit5tXKCZ9LSvyXTbfGeYNMAu5_SO3pKOVF4MMmXQUhq9OZzXB8AXzT15RCEbTJBwUpVTXIgohV6-95Bvv350K/s4288/DSCF7388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtxODeUoOdsLsK67ngc5wLjpaHyxGFLW0ZgxL7EfmF3Ic1IAf8saQMiVXbixwENRdcHyN1JcHOE4tho1q0jt4J9prYQbgMZWoNnvekKUit5tXKCZ9LSvyXTbfGeYNMAu5_SO3pKOVF4MMmXQUhq9OZzXB8AXzT15RCEbTJBwUpVTXIgohV6-95Bvv350K/w300-h400/DSCF7388.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>her bonus gift was a True Crime book....she loves true crime probably because at one time she was going to go into criminal justice......</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yHqF8-ENqpm7zCpvIQNmTli49-YrfxX38DafNi4reYuyuGblKIyfTSt5iEA9-0luwMHCpq8Gp2c4JXLJnXT8b-8Me4OGzn8V5SjJ9_mK7G0kpvUu39lLSjGyrfmHeNus3w6KMvCFl5BS0gl7hqkkwSXn24nd0J8-ALtnpIkYMSUSp23_hyphenhyphen3beUa_R0SY/s4288/DSCF7381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yHqF8-ENqpm7zCpvIQNmTli49-YrfxX38DafNi4reYuyuGblKIyfTSt5iEA9-0luwMHCpq8Gp2c4JXLJnXT8b-8Me4OGzn8V5SjJ9_mK7G0kpvUu39lLSjGyrfmHeNus3w6KMvCFl5BS0gl7hqkkwSXn24nd0J8-ALtnpIkYMSUSp23_hyphenhyphen3beUa_R0SY/w300-h400/DSCF7381.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> I received this beautiful crock that is oven proof...........gorgeous!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bZZxRq8L8nyvG8Q8KCZYB74iGLEK8Q9sdujGjMikffSFUrLwLVFbBA3FsPuVGhHm3bXAdf9Iq0TEr7QkXs1Na-j93iotvjwYUkwvRsImZ5XALPOFhs5tKxTQj3QnQYsw0cNDzs1zam5qr7z_lfvzXANG8edAEndu8ytLHLbZNop8Mshkayo2VOtPSTJe/s4288/DSCF7506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bZZxRq8L8nyvG8Q8KCZYB74iGLEK8Q9sdujGjMikffSFUrLwLVFbBA3FsPuVGhHm3bXAdf9Iq0TEr7QkXs1Na-j93iotvjwYUkwvRsImZ5XALPOFhs5tKxTQj3QnQYsw0cNDzs1zam5qr7z_lfvzXANG8edAEndu8ytLHLbZNop8Mshkayo2VOtPSTJe/w400-h300/DSCF7506.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I also got 2 more candles and they are soy candles which I love as they don't smoke..... one is balsam and the other is cranberry...I'm set for winter now.....<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyPnkr5zuTUxSTqvMv5tpmFS9DHMAad8RIRir6qnFpHGVfBkeh7y6HHvJ66vzC6WXYouk3IG6QygwC5wDxmzaDaeuFdRB5L_8dZoEPFw0ZkEO5BZIbW6Hk-NiLsO7q5L9Brnvfou_aWhbPzLvIFAf2H5gp5cXyi1icdlnI_f2O0r_6J1mp6RM3bQtwx6r/w400-h300/DSCF7505.JPG" width="400" /></div><p> I received some fairy lights too..... <br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5SbRf74MrR33UKwV4H8BOJSL0QgJg9yoH8hmkl1LEyaHpjENxxI-sv8bofV-9xFrSlb5qjt1snmgn8zhtOiFkNLg_A8TI8n5vwicfx3lD2_Lh-7m05KDrrM6_mz4_bf-6rohNrbUzaRK5pfDxm25yYRdDiSOGg2wi91kyuVT7RqAtTi534ZPW6iGNe1N/s4288/DSCF7507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5SbRf74MrR33UKwV4H8BOJSL0QgJg9yoH8hmkl1LEyaHpjENxxI-sv8bofV-9xFrSlb5qjt1snmgn8zhtOiFkNLg_A8TI8n5vwicfx3lD2_Lh-7m05KDrrM6_mz4_bf-6rohNrbUzaRK5pfDxm25yYRdDiSOGg2wi91kyuVT7RqAtTi534ZPW6iGNe1N/w400-h300/DSCF7507.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I watched the Chiefs lose to the Raiders....such a disappointment....then I took a nap!</p><p>I did start my Christmas Day cross stitch....just a little bit done.......this is on perforated paper........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8qOdYFgn1ulPFKA8DiCV3BazwXDypEbB2xXNnQ49nPe0auXIT6BEvBSB_qoy6BIDaqJ6Y425ybYbb1aL6f498S3joAW7dTsRKO4WO5rdLVaf97vpwAo0MRtYt1xAdKmlQq3mYfq5sxZjYhAaCsCxtKQD607D83nwX0a0CiXEEXsryQ4Zjf9TAwzXxYXH/s4288/DSCF7508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8qOdYFgn1ulPFKA8DiCV3BazwXDypEbB2xXNnQ49nPe0auXIT6BEvBSB_qoy6BIDaqJ6Y425ybYbb1aL6f498S3joAW7dTsRKO4WO5rdLVaf97vpwAo0MRtYt1xAdKmlQq3mYfq5sxZjYhAaCsCxtKQD607D83nwX0a0CiXEEXsryQ4Zjf9TAwzXxYXH/w400-h300/DSCF7508.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Now, back to our normally scheduled routine! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! <br /></p><p>Happy Trails!!!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-72476613415417597352023-12-25T08:52:00.000-08:002023-12-25T08:52:24.203-08:00Merry Christmas!!!<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijeWF23Up-__hJg8JlknlIMH_v3TAjw0UB1l6jvZdKu-Oew7io9Ao8sLDlwSR1Hbo05W-nGlBZ3bTMtey8Kc6HzdhqjhK4Tj8OuE5S3S4k_nUB-xkxC33L9JVPBToRZKfYr3BymUoy1M7kW5K0Rlrrsw84wmy1yvWxBar7kGPzjc01S3GBYC7osVfe_8CU/s320/Blog%20-%20122523%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="227" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijeWF23Up-__hJg8JlknlIMH_v3TAjw0UB1l6jvZdKu-Oew7io9Ao8sLDlwSR1Hbo05W-nGlBZ3bTMtey8Kc6HzdhqjhK4Tj8OuE5S3S4k_nUB-xkxC33L9JVPBToRZKfYr3BymUoy1M7kW5K0Rlrrsw84wmy1yvWxBar7kGPzjc01S3GBYC7osVfe_8CU/w284-h400/Blog%20-%20122523%20%231.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYeL9oFR-iza1_PQYPzPn_MWM00RShoWcnYSfJ-AYSX74Vfc7-ricsnr6kBOnnAj5HiNytJgLTEz3h4Tbh2sTg1plIEQaWxdu2qBmVSLD9D-CyXLRUl2ckivzqpjtT0B9NI8tIJgSrACwnsxPKagJ2nJkAMRNp4noR86EPM3C61FnzSlfpyCJ8CNfBH9Rl/s640/Me,%20Allen%20and%20Kay%201950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYeL9oFR-iza1_PQYPzPn_MWM00RShoWcnYSfJ-AYSX74Vfc7-ricsnr6kBOnnAj5HiNytJgLTEz3h4Tbh2sTg1plIEQaWxdu2qBmVSLD9D-CyXLRUl2ckivzqpjtT0B9NI8tIJgSrACwnsxPKagJ2nJkAMRNp4noR86EPM3C61FnzSlfpyCJ8CNfBH9Rl/s320/Me,%20Allen%20and%20Kay%201950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This
picture was taken in 1951 or 52? I love this photo as it was taken at
my Aunt Alice and Uncle Ben's place and I laugh every time I see the
creepy Santa in the background. My cousin Kay is on the right, my
cousin Allen is the baby and I'm the one with the guilty look on my face
because I think I took Kay's toy and I think I just got caught! Also, remember I've told you I have
big feet? Look at them! They're huge! LOL! Come to think of it, Kay's aren't exactly small either.<br /><p> I had a great meal yesterday and I watched a football game and there's another one on today with the Chiefs! Amy got her Advent gift.........a wallet<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwJo_vgvR2snkAE1qF5l8-sa3w7XMJ5kcz_5oOR5cZEUG4NN1lVVAjiTvZecjujxqzy-oU7Phm6nA9QL9FdwoB0W2t1r8IcpuAGeDRForOBqt3u6Cf2oC4oYpDOJp522XCMBie1EVq7cw5r3x6qEhjVC-xbmQjSj5HLR8foe_-3-1jNs4eITcT3rGTrKy/s4288/DSCF7394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwJo_vgvR2snkAE1qF5l8-sa3w7XMJ5kcz_5oOR5cZEUG4NN1lVVAjiTvZecjujxqzy-oU7Phm6nA9QL9FdwoB0W2t1r8IcpuAGeDRForOBqt3u6Cf2oC4oYpDOJp522XCMBie1EVq7cw5r3x6qEhjVC-xbmQjSj5HLR8foe_-3-1jNs4eITcT3rGTrKy/w400-h300/DSCF7394.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>and I got a soy candle with REAL balsam scent not those imitation chemicals they put in most of them.....it smells like a pine forest........</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2u_2l6_kZiWOziGrZrPYUzX886_byIU-unnG5xIDv_u8XtHl2IVDQZEdGPsEdCbFk0BJ8s461XJ0PP05h-hm4A6xfJzzRSMuOc_wGd52PqAo2tErA5zruwpF_iV36PHg1iSU98TEvGGDaY1UtimSGpC57t0r91xXHNY_pZ-S1t6DEg5cZn3sul3pBIHb/s4288/DSCF7498.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2u_2l6_kZiWOziGrZrPYUzX886_byIU-unnG5xIDv_u8XtHl2IVDQZEdGPsEdCbFk0BJ8s461XJ0PP05h-hm4A6xfJzzRSMuOc_wGd52PqAo2tErA5zruwpF_iV36PHg1iSU98TEvGGDaY1UtimSGpC57t0r91xXHNY_pZ-S1t6DEg5cZn3sul3pBIHb/w300-h400/DSCF7498.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>I cast on my Christmas socks last night and got a few rounds in........loving the yarn colors.........</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKpLp6KbtaXu3_5OiaHw3VnijbNHQ-dKpYPqeh34KPNl0UQWlo-ml48EO2EvKUq6AUOteID6elssW4anYGhzL5QpPT0w4Prz5CrQqV_E-INgiJ850lXCYPGr1uEbfajPHkgFfpQ-UjQieKdb07roM80YrWc4kgWWOU9SmERkmTtq4SVA5DfqILmaAiXdd/s4288/DSCF7502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Day #10 Amy received this reversible bag for "things and/or stuff"...........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDywLgGMkA-M0aTwTFTtGEYPryGpApkzkSapFNjLrv6WIx3x8FAXopq9IQziq3KvCc-qk6ItYwMQj1Np0XgeEfqhBigqwSdhKhRJjb8qs5g5WQ5Y_Jc5I2J0TTKKRoB1tPs87LoaJO0rZh6H1cyMOC1W45TaI-er3qtt5fiFC69WfmkflQwvpL4Hlvjwa/s4288/DSCF7393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDywLgGMkA-M0aTwTFTtGEYPryGpApkzkSapFNjLrv6WIx3x8FAXopq9IQziq3KvCc-qk6ItYwMQj1Np0XgeEfqhBigqwSdhKhRJjb8qs5g5WQ5Y_Jc5I2J0TTKKRoB1tPs87LoaJO0rZh6H1cyMOC1W45TaI-er3qtt5fiFC69WfmkflQwvpL4Hlvjwa/w400-h300/DSCF7393.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>and I received this bundle of goodness.......fabric, rickrack, and buttons! For some reason the buttons didn't upload....but take my word for it...they were cute....little birds and woodland creatures.....<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfgNWASsgpZU4RR8N2hxpZcGLtJ5tYtBdDaKE_CeIokIJGM2KEi2KfrPIpwQL35NUuMP-x2URc1_Plk8rU70ZoKhvaHYkchHWtn01Cm4gohli2rhvWSk4YoVxPTxFKYuX2xFb1Y_GiFh-L2TSrVcABU11eKMKJjJu0fz9clHEXvTjMsxlTolF989Yb6GL/s4288/DSCF7481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfgNWASsgpZU4RR8N2hxpZcGLtJ5tYtBdDaKE_CeIokIJGM2KEi2KfrPIpwQL35NUuMP-x2URc1_Plk8rU70ZoKhvaHYkchHWtn01Cm4gohli2rhvWSk4YoVxPTxFKYuX2xFb1Y_GiFh-L2TSrVcABU11eKMKJjJu0fz9clHEXvTjMsxlTolF989Yb6GL/w300-h400/DSCF7481.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixZczpt0hgmDzZ-t-Bzt-sL0ob8kxcCuWvP3Qnl8dRtRLXs9AcXoYI-pbncIadDLDogJqTFRam0GvqyVztRbTUQjJoamy1ptJr24BuERdJUSdMB4vXM7tHhKDCy-5tJDKzOAhVQnjPpkLJ81GrkgWGu6oTlXO12BxTKiI3JG_d1iUr9xNrzIyd-hVjOFw/s4288/DSCF7482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixZczpt0hgmDzZ-t-Bzt-sL0ob8kxcCuWvP3Qnl8dRtRLXs9AcXoYI-pbncIadDLDogJqTFRam0GvqyVztRbTUQjJoamy1ptJr24BuERdJUSdMB4vXM7tHhKDCy-5tJDKzOAhVQnjPpkLJ81GrkgWGu6oTlXO12BxTKiI3JG_d1iUr9xNrzIyd-hVjOFw/w400-h300/DSCF7482.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Day #11 Amy received these darling little tins by Pioneer Woman filled with rose shaped wax melties....in different scents.......</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCPe5bWRvUqjjte0bsn5fyu1VQ3y99SoSAi5QUjMmFl4Z76xtWTbH060hfQoh3jlk5QAw4sm9NV3hKiMTy0Wud-iFZW_ZpZs_aDJKflFm65eZ38lcLH0jVIjwAttcBW6r1NVK_f5nkgN034EP2q3nedJ8Z2iDgumsELfcMrbmw6fXEFKW5BI-AVQXOjTW/s4288/DSCF7391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCPe5bWRvUqjjte0bsn5fyu1VQ3y99SoSAi5QUjMmFl4Z76xtWTbH060hfQoh3jlk5QAw4sm9NV3hKiMTy0Wud-iFZW_ZpZs_aDJKflFm65eZ38lcLH0jVIjwAttcBW6r1NVK_f5nkgN034EP2q3nedJ8Z2iDgumsELfcMrbmw6fXEFKW5BI-AVQXOjTW/w400-h300/DSCF7391.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>and I got these gorgeous baskets in my favorite vintage green color!!! They are so awesome and I can certainly use them! Get this.....she got them at a garage sale! That girl is the best shopper!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QxHVxFgPWrto250pl89cvw60Ku-DmrzjqcZhg24LxsyPAnCkWb5BGbxRtxddxs8ss4aWu-3N9Ac2noc57DTJ6SEKKjwsgITba1tBQiFkgIz3eYiR6jEfQspO7ZZTOkp3xWRJ0ocJzUfenhc75lovHszuQ0idLWJT-CqrLYFYLNf-uFZj21df1x4C9Aw4/s4288/DSCF7493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QxHVxFgPWrto250pl89cvw60Ku-DmrzjqcZhg24LxsyPAnCkWb5BGbxRtxddxs8ss4aWu-3N9Ac2noc57DTJ6SEKKjwsgITba1tBQiFkgIz3eYiR6jEfQspO7ZZTOkp3xWRJ0ocJzUfenhc75lovHszuQ0idLWJT-CqrLYFYLNf-uFZj21df1x4C9Aw4/w400-h300/DSCF7493.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbD3tdtGkmR8NkwtJIRnslC_J_WWb_d8wObPVrQt6JCfBfSKVwn4zXl8UoIWew4tcYj3F0SRcVI-sXwcDTqZk7Gwn3pZROKqbuskc1TNW-A3JD_2oJgi5QBDGixF0-NP_S1kO3fZuG4S5xXZACFk2qSo1MkmVgoMOYhSdglu977z0y8byVE2vXWf_R36M/s4288/DSCF7479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbD3tdtGkmR8NkwtJIRnslC_J_WWb_d8wObPVrQt6JCfBfSKVwn4zXl8UoIWew4tcYj3F0SRcVI-sXwcDTqZk7Gwn3pZROKqbuskc1TNW-A3JD_2oJgi5QBDGixF0-NP_S1kO3fZuG4S5xXZACFk2qSo1MkmVgoMOYhSdglu977z0y8byVE2vXWf_R36M/w400-h300/DSCF7479.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Okay, now on to what I've been working on this past week.......I have a finish!!! I did take out the bright pink on the bird's breast, beak, and feet and I replaced it with a more pleasing color, to me at least.........this is a Blackbird Design called Cherry Basket.....<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVOmHYmBLY9jcqX31Up05ANX1_Uc0v6trhjn1La6hAwYcB8uq0HIlK6cKxYSEs0LHDDgMaMrWQjVdurH5PThTpnX470fGGqq1ieABvapeWyqcp1zmhwVP_Ye_QOuFp5QsPLPG6fFqht0kcXQM7Ns7WkQyvSx-j0wuZRvWFBlCPNB_T_GjgdilpRepOzcK/s4288/DSCF7494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVOmHYmBLY9jcqX31Up05ANX1_Uc0v6trhjn1La6hAwYcB8uq0HIlK6cKxYSEs0LHDDgMaMrWQjVdurH5PThTpnX470fGGqq1ieABvapeWyqcp1zmhwVP_Ye_QOuFp5QsPLPG6fFqht0kcXQM7Ns7WkQyvSx-j0wuZRvWFBlCPNB_T_GjgdilpRepOzcK/w400-h300/DSCF7494.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>That was my morning stitch which is usually a small cross stitch but that one definitely took a while. My new morning stitch is a longtime WIP (work in progress) but this one should go faster and when I am done I will have a project bag to use...I am using just one of these windows to stitch on the bag.....<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRgURMAFIbrdXENhWs3UtGaknm3qbz7-QGlzoah3Q-VP4m_g6eM72dmM2u7lInWSR4p-Dc5ZU_vJussIo-6quDObUv5shZaCM5gNFCRUQcE1ZmFPI2amAuuGQri0-W0YDYhO6TyuiBgBlqkEDEhVH8ojA7tBU8FqqYDvutxjVOKPLjZbxrDS58EPWJbl1/s4288/DSCF7497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRgURMAFIbrdXENhWs3UtGaknm3qbz7-QGlzoah3Q-VP4m_g6eM72dmM2u7lInWSR4p-Dc5ZU_vJussIo-6quDObUv5shZaCM5gNFCRUQcE1ZmFPI2amAuuGQri0-W0YDYhO6TyuiBgBlqkEDEhVH8ojA7tBU8FqqYDvutxjVOKPLjZbxrDS58EPWJbl1/w300-h400/DSCF7497.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>the bag is like a plastic canvas that you can stitch on........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91mQ7FyOqe_x9qXBJkwQbmc5iNMhv9arLh_gGvxNfASBGortVP2bqqTILzTczW_Y5rKyd3B8lzych4667sy2tGBP9Of9ZRpwzoq7YgDD2Qzbvmo2fcQHC_zAIlAuzhP_KmcISENtNpkJ3DDn1L6FNRUkY34MASd5lJLcMtUCH5CT-10zeC1lnZGaV-6aE/s4288/DSCF7496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91mQ7FyOqe_x9qXBJkwQbmc5iNMhv9arLh_gGvxNfASBGortVP2bqqTILzTczW_Y5rKyd3B8lzych4667sy2tGBP9Of9ZRpwzoq7YgDD2Qzbvmo2fcQHC_zAIlAuzhP_KmcISENtNpkJ3DDn1L6FNRUkY34MASd5lJLcMtUCH5CT-10zeC1lnZGaV-6aE/w400-h300/DSCF7496.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>my big stitch has been my Christmas stitch from Silver Creek Samplers......I work on this when I take a break and sit down.....it's been worked on every day............<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QduMcODU407VhZnNbE2qxxWqw4gTtkkD7tVG7e5Ao_LMw39U9gvmzVmJEmdKwdDq6vu5LGDGHRvMvmJ5wUE0ZX32EtbIfXtAMRWJks2V7glm3LCV5exTuE1RKIGvbNA5MHSWw6Kvz0UhJt1_btX5ocnruDYeaVN7HA3207aXK_y7zMHxXdmbKK3dffn5/s4288/DSCF7495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QduMcODU407VhZnNbE2qxxWqw4gTtkkD7tVG7e5Ao_LMw39U9gvmzVmJEmdKwdDq6vu5LGDGHRvMvmJ5wUE0ZX32EtbIfXtAMRWJks2V7glm3LCV5exTuE1RKIGvbNA5MHSWw6Kvz0UhJt1_btX5ocnruDYeaVN7HA3207aXK_y7zMHxXdmbKK3dffn5/w400-h300/DSCF7495.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /> The ornaments are coming along but I have 2 more to do after these 2 before I can cut them apart....running late this year or is that every year? But at least they get their main presents on time and they never mind anyway.....I am such a lucky grandmother! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5wCCXWHs_vB2R0YGUjQXtTFFm3_r0rex0ciGlAszsPDGZmKC1Dnpt3Rc3uugLxv81HVXFVee6X-WMdG-FSn2kTJvpk5aHAjBkB4K4MNbso6G1U2jDDdwToG_5hoq2HEqZEKI-fZyhpNAPG2Fq4-J0q15deAJKAxIbGzUQMIkygOp8JN36hSASZ79VkHf/s4288/DSCF7489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5wCCXWHs_vB2R0YGUjQXtTFFm3_r0rex0ciGlAszsPDGZmKC1Dnpt3Rc3uugLxv81HVXFVee6X-WMdG-FSn2kTJvpk5aHAjBkB4K4MNbso6G1U2jDDdwToG_5hoq2HEqZEKI-fZyhpNAPG2Fq4-J0q15deAJKAxIbGzUQMIkygOp8JN36hSASZ79VkHf/w400-h300/DSCF7489.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here are my Christmas socks I made last year that I am wearing this year. Tonight I will cast on the socks for next Christmas....it's a tradition amongst many knitters...........I didn't come up with it but I have been doing it for several years now........I'll probably blog tomorrow for Advent, the socks I'll cast on tonight, and my Christmas Day start........... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLd93q8n9Xq7sXHpqlaDouRFpnRZmIt65rapYIXVu4DZyrkDcAfSkKOl0uSBBD2xqIWyNYjb84aRJENqro9CfQNqIzArX7v50DXd0FY6Xr5tuAseUVKg3mw9Mh6s15iuL668je2MVDsoM-om8loWWwjMJtaXy99V1Jk4qveZOIbDRYSx4JNgCTaRUCeCh/s3734/DSCF7488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3734" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLd93q8n9Xq7sXHpqlaDouRFpnRZmIt65rapYIXVu4DZyrkDcAfSkKOl0uSBBD2xqIWyNYjb84aRJENqro9CfQNqIzArX7v50DXd0FY6Xr5tuAseUVKg3mw9Mh6s15iuL668je2MVDsoM-om8loWWwjMJtaXy99V1Jk4qveZOIbDRYSx4JNgCTaRUCeCh/w345-h400/DSCF7488.JPG" width="345" /></a></div><p>I got some "haul" this week and there will be lots more next week as I have my Christmas and Birthday present orders coming soon........this was a cute red work embroidery pattern I had to have as it is a perfect vintage Santa......</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBp4-Q89AEcy4EQuE06koZaYsfdu1TBfOp5d-V4fkL5l9SYK0D3gjn4eC7c3PMcK2hyphenhyphencDYc4iWp42jt26h6lveTeo-b8N3BEGKpc2HiIqg6OJE5kSh_S3i6HxXIfrADqra1Ou42vrvtqhVd1n2NStAOt37CT98POGmDqmf-60AWmrNarRXTOo1hmqn8oL-/w400-h300/DSCF7484.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I cleaned out the fireplace and prepped for a fire this evening.....Miss Peeps has taken over the Christmas quilt I made last year...I wasn't able to make one this year....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0iHZ22Upmtqz3HdyRU8SydiVn6GTlm_qEtQIu020Nl8fEx_Rw_Irt7gM02CnFenmo0WHLu11Zn7DC5xIKpDs4i_DJTBdYZA64KAL5UBxzotTJcJGpVYqBLQKTqRar_bDrRenhuX58Gg-lwTD-p9Qlw0CIq12x1LB_hfFDWBF99MZCcht6UkM2oNUzP0Y/s4288/DSCF7487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0iHZ22Upmtqz3HdyRU8SydiVn6GTlm_qEtQIu020Nl8fEx_Rw_Irt7gM02CnFenmo0WHLu11Zn7DC5xIKpDs4i_DJTBdYZA64KAL5UBxzotTJcJGpVYqBLQKTqRar_bDrRenhuX58Gg-lwTD-p9Qlw0CIq12x1LB_hfFDWBF99MZCcht6UkM2oNUzP0Y/w400-h300/DSCF7487.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I have to vacuum the family room and then it is on to the kitchen where I will be making a roast chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and acorn squash for dinner tonight and for tomorrow too. We're supposed to get heavy rain starting this afternoon and into the night....poor Santa! It should be a cozy evening. I'm going to try and find a Christmas Eve service to watch on You Tube. I hope you are all ready for the holidays so you can relax and enjoy the celebration! I celebrate Christmas but I wish you all many blessings no matter what you celebrate. In my religion, God loves each and every one of us!<br /></p><p>Happy Trails!!! <br /></p><p><br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089534109739317863.post-17206825034598487712023-12-22T14:36:00.000-08:002023-12-22T14:36:25.187-08:00Advent Day #9<p> Today was another busy day....God woke me up about 1:30 and I couldn't get back to sleep so I read until 3:00 and still couldn't get back to sleep so I just got up and good thing I did because the wood guy emailed me at 5:30 wondering if he could deliver the wood before he went to his real job. I said come on ahead! </p><p>So, I have my wood now.....I can rest easier in case we lose power this winter........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelLn8DIrcu6txVszlDkCJBpGspHWwFrwvj7n-1mo8WrkG4v8olyzLyOuVx6W47ONBkhQvSnTMLf2t6RzAJzO5mubtwpTnvwQRZxvNglB_bTkDrbjCQp4XU02fcw8mA2Vbo1ke25xKjrW_w9VgMzEIW1wwH1YB_BZRq2eDWXDOcpeTJT4lVXxTNCfjrciI/s4288/DSCF7476%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelLn8DIrcu6txVszlDkCJBpGspHWwFrwvj7n-1mo8WrkG4v8olyzLyOuVx6W47ONBkhQvSnTMLf2t6RzAJzO5mubtwpTnvwQRZxvNglB_bTkDrbjCQp4XU02fcw8mA2Vbo1ke25xKjrW_w9VgMzEIW1wwH1YB_BZRq2eDWXDOcpeTJT4lVXxTNCfjrciI/w400-h300/DSCF7476%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday I strung the new lights in among the tiny ones and it turned out stunning!!! I love it! In MHO you can never have too many Christmas lights.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdQskR5dl_tC2DtezDU0RTIM07fnKC5MpCWvuol5zzNfI00UjBVoB4enUmnvs0YiuCx7OMk1jxRsTV_UlGXUa2h9E5IfoF4jcL2RYq33ldGQUvjbOrWE5zj7uKx3-ptR8Wt16Mm_YTR_kjbkPdSLDP4NK6-V7p0f20QzFHUrvJfYvTkNNcyA4Fwu7b8NC/s4288/DSCF7473%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdQskR5dl_tC2DtezDU0RTIM07fnKC5MpCWvuol5zzNfI00UjBVoB4enUmnvs0YiuCx7OMk1jxRsTV_UlGXUa2h9E5IfoF4jcL2RYq33ldGQUvjbOrWE5zj7uKx3-ptR8Wt16Mm_YTR_kjbkPdSLDP4NK6-V7p0f20QzFHUrvJfYvTkNNcyA4Fwu7b8NC/w400-h300/DSCF7473%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Here's the ceramic tree all lit up in the window...........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQZV_8blycRSj1yT2_7yJ-cfRWDUYSaE2AcDyJjqBNA1FneMTDbgbw8-06zsBDDtRiLgX3eYHBZnn-Xzw2xJXLjQHydM5dbI3vf2-JxMYfohMwRXNbRwzhtvC3zXCduCIbpYkNBbtd-QetyWoWqq3brDuYy9pW4H5E-eZr2m53lasseMw3WiPbCkpg4PI/s4288/DSCF7472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQZV_8blycRSj1yT2_7yJ-cfRWDUYSaE2AcDyJjqBNA1FneMTDbgbw8-06zsBDDtRiLgX3eYHBZnn-Xzw2xJXLjQHydM5dbI3vf2-JxMYfohMwRXNbRwzhtvC3zXCduCIbpYkNBbtd-QetyWoWqq3brDuYy9pW4H5E-eZr2m53lasseMw3WiPbCkpg4PI/w300-h400/DSCF7472.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Amy got her star coaster for her Advent gift last night...........she's a star in my book!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLZlJzpl-W127Kk7O6_AhlAMFbYCVHko8JNPKcfj8QHQds5jr487r1-BNIZYMLjIXDEdz-FYSKDZsWjtf1VukC84kRUi6mV24niLrTgAdLTqrV0IfCOhE3gu5b-Z60IQvHglto3ctzLZB-WuR9rfueimZ5rHQ2CuhT3d3q155ONSTStXY5gEPkZoZTpoB/s4288/DSCF7380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLZlJzpl-W127Kk7O6_AhlAMFbYCVHko8JNPKcfj8QHQds5jr487r1-BNIZYMLjIXDEdz-FYSKDZsWjtf1VukC84kRUi6mV24niLrTgAdLTqrV0IfCOhE3gu5b-Z60IQvHglto3ctzLZB-WuR9rfueimZ5rHQ2CuhT3d3q155ONSTStXY5gEPkZoZTpoB/w400-h300/DSCF7380.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>and I got this hint........<br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkZKKIaDsdqXVfyCRN5-ErLxl1UINVHtGuKB7vMMyucIdiDg0cQbCF0CSd_SczLF96X1zbvf7NpqU2PGJc5AJwazkwMLAY8_5cdrpP29OF6WNMw-TPhnsSgslQJamJR4GXwb1xdvru_4kOzrfvga-aTVjxDm1HYC6Suem6zWIKeBCHG_5N2Eyw8_iN3BO/s4288/DSCF7474%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkZKKIaDsdqXVfyCRN5-ErLxl1UINVHtGuKB7vMMyucIdiDg0cQbCF0CSd_SczLF96X1zbvf7NpqU2PGJc5AJwazkwMLAY8_5cdrpP29OF6WNMw-TPhnsSgslQJamJR4GXwb1xdvru_4kOzrfvga-aTVjxDm1HYC6Suem6zWIKeBCHG_5N2Eyw8_iN3BO/w400-h300/DSCF7474%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>and it was lavender scented drawer liner.........it smells heavenly....Amy and I are all about "good smells"</p><p>It's hard to see as it is wrapped in plastic to keep the good smell in! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBROJatID3TtnZw_9BdFgnP9hp13TVd3axA1gbkAKq9DGQYu4w8m9ZKz7TsaHaOnzSs1aUBJoR_MnvNRyadI0Go5aH3XRBUFDJ1ZRjQhCNZ5kNc-qk7rOqlEiClU1Buj5EmhifYd9etBTAE-FTBzkuHskZCGfhA-P6WsTOFtkIfjp5jkBGNWpwsfNP6JDV/s4288/DSCF7475%20-%20Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4288" data-original-width="3216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBROJatID3TtnZw_9BdFgnP9hp13TVd3axA1gbkAKq9DGQYu4w8m9ZKz7TsaHaOnzSs1aUBJoR_MnvNRyadI0Go5aH3XRBUFDJ1ZRjQhCNZ5kNc-qk7rOqlEiClU1Buj5EmhifYd9etBTAE-FTBzkuHskZCGfhA-P6WsTOFtkIfjp5jkBGNWpwsfNP6JDV/w300-h400/DSCF7475%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here's a little Christmas cheer.........<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAm_7ChKQ_T9raKPUGEdW4g-TifcOhV5-D16PsA0ZCRIxgs-9I9dtbBgEdI9Hz4Ch-z-w4eSsx_cuKSBq2C-g0loqDJ1dmTbvdlYZiuoh-51QOMcOyk7CHJebLOBK7r-rTWo9YfwXzKn18nUN7ElmARyGE2-hGI_qHwW8tR6d-6_0kRx5mGxIZwtjntJW6/s473/Blog%20-%20122223%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="473" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAm_7ChKQ_T9raKPUGEdW4g-TifcOhV5-D16PsA0ZCRIxgs-9I9dtbBgEdI9Hz4Ch-z-w4eSsx_cuKSBq2C-g0loqDJ1dmTbvdlYZiuoh-51QOMcOyk7CHJebLOBK7r-rTWo9YfwXzKn18nUN7ElmARyGE2-hGI_qHwW8tR6d-6_0kRx5mGxIZwtjntJW6/w400-h354/Blog%20-%20122223%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Trails!!!<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /> <br /></p>www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.com4