tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61893922024-03-06T23:35:30.966-05:00A Stitch In Time and other things ...My life, sometimes stitching, othertimes bored.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.comBlogger1005125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-65326923986539890912010-05-12T10:28:00.001-04:002010-05-12T10:29:55.272-04:00Quilting! I've decided tuesday nights will be my craft night each week - starting last night....see my new blog for my project progress: QuiltingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-4691709678471465782010-05-05T11:03:00.002-04:002010-05-05T11:04:02.152-04:00Celebrations last weekend! I wrote a full post at my new blog here:http://groudasfamily.com/nicolesblog/2010/05/celebrations-weekend/Finally some stitching going on :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-42907288567153486462010-02-19T09:29:00.003-05:002010-02-19T09:30:50.538-05:00I am very negligent of this blog - but I have recently updated my new blog (which is focused more on the house): http://groudasfamily.com/nicolesblogAnd I've done a little stitching, but not much to show yet. I want to at least finish the current motif I'm on before taking a picture but it's all over one so it's a slow going motif. Plus I haven't had a lot of stitching time, I had one stitchingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-33368302806910591952010-01-11T11:54:00.002-05:002010-01-11T11:58:40.470-05:002010 Stitching - My Stitching TreasuresFinally some stitching! I got this pattern with the silk threads and charms for my bridal shower from all my friends (they actually paid for a shopping spree for me and this was the top of the list). So New Year's Eve 2009 I pulled it out - around 11:50pm actually and this is my foray back into stitching!I've now been organizing my sewing room again and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-90034524342669121592010-01-04T15:54:00.003-05:002010-01-11T11:54:31.810-05:00My other website is temporarily down - should be back up by the end of the week but I think I'll start updating this one on stitching stuff again ...The problem was I wasn't stitching AT ALL because of house related projects. So my other blog is all about the house.Of course the not stitching does not work for me :) So as of New Year's Eve I started a new project! I'll post a picture soon now Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-21614928828375665932009-10-22T17:00:00.002-04:002009-10-22T17:02:43.111-04:00It seems I can't keep up more than a single blog - so I've switched over to a more family friendly blog that catalogs our activities. Unfortunately stitching isn't high on that list of activities lately since we're working on the house primarily but there will be halloween costumes up shortly since i'm working away feverishly on those.If you want to continue to follow my life the new blog is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-82889849174353344532009-08-26T10:54:00.002-04:002009-08-26T11:31:45.344-04:00Finally a picture!I framed the baby sampler yesterday - the baby's first birthday just passed so I thought this would be a good gift for her. I decorated the matte a bit because it just looked so plain when it was just white.in other news we just finished up our vacation last week to celebrate our 1 year anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year already! This time last year I was in HawaiiAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-28511127563767970162009-08-10T10:41:00.002-04:002009-08-10T10:45:16.493-04:00A wonderful weekend!We worked on the house all weekend again, it was great. My husband installed the new bathroom window Saturday while I stripped paint off of the siding we removed. I also vacuumed the basement and sprayed it with a spider deterrent which will *crossing fingers* hopefully work!Sunday the stripping paint work continued - as well as some sanding of the siding so it's ready for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-26552772623152160232009-08-07T11:03:00.002-04:002009-08-07T11:08:53.169-04:00Running...I haven't seriously worked out in over a year now. After the wedding craziness and the weight I lost on the honeymoon I wasn't in bad shape weight wise but this spring when I started trying to run outside I realized how out of shape I was - from the itching!It turns out there's some condition that occurs in some people when they are out of shape - I'm susceptible because of my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-59243068648805693482009-08-05T08:18:00.003-04:002009-08-05T08:21:31.020-04:00A weekend at my sister's house in the sweltering heat! Well the attic was definitely sweltering at least and that's where we were.Projects included installing lights in a bedroom, closet and hallway. Installing outlets in 3 bedrooms. Installing a new light fixture in the hallway. - these projects were completed by my dad, my brother-in-law, my husband and I.My husband also found time to cut Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-84695487820211052432009-08-01T11:09:00.002-04:002009-08-07T11:12:22.689-04:00July Goals:1) Finish baby sampler for coworker (frame) [nope - still need to buy a frame!]2) Finish Leanne's Quilt block 9 [nope - no embroidery this month]3) Start Leanne's Quilt block 10 [nope - no embroidery this month]4) Work on Celtic Banner (Maine trip coming up!!!) [YES - more than expected!]5) Wire bathroom and tv room [nope not yet]6) Finish (stain/poly) new door for tv room [Yes]7) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-6777228198177456902009-07-29T08:53:00.002-04:002009-07-29T08:57:11.443-04:00A weekend working on the house, socializing and I think life is back to normal again (after vacation).Last weekend was very productive, as productive as it could be in sweltering heat and humidity! We removed the siding from the driveway side of the house (first story only) where the windows will be replaced once they arrive. This went pretty well actually and now we just have to strip down allAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-31327695022030930222009-07-22T12:53:00.000-04:002009-07-22T12:54:06.758-04:00I just got back from a 3 day vacation in Maine with Sarah. The 3 days included the drive up and back which is significant (just over 4 hours) but we got a lot of stitching done. We decided to continue the tradition of stitching on Celtic Banner which we started together in Maine 4 years ago.Progress was definitely made!This is the picture I took after stitching Sunday and Monday:And this is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-78015801933723213462009-07-15T08:47:00.002-04:002009-07-15T08:51:34.144-04:00Wow the month is half over and I haven't blogged at all.What have we done this month so far?Well July 4th weekend we went up to Lake Pleasant with my husband's family - it was great fun. We drove up friday and stayed through sunday. The weather was great for being on a lake but we made the best of it and had a blast. My niece is absolutely adorable and so much fun to spend time with that it Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-37360652754912684522009-07-01T09:01:00.003-04:002009-07-01T09:05:24.352-04:00Goals - okay I missed June but I'm trying to get back into this:May/June Recap:1)Work on baby sampler for coworker - [done - just need to mat/frame now]that's really the only crafty thing I plan to do this month. most of my goals are house related:2) Finish framing of bathroom done3) Replace bathroom window not done4) Figure out Doorway in tv room done 5) Wire bathroom and tv room not done6) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-13416485882283360072009-06-14T14:52:00.002-04:002009-06-14T14:58:16.113-04:00Okay sounding like a broken record but we've had a very productive weekend again ;)Friday night we started right out with a bang, removing the aluminum siding on the lower left side of the house where we will be replacing the windows. We needed to do that so i could measure the windows and we could get an estimate for ordering new windows that will fit perfectly hopefully.After cleaning up in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-72472330318697298232009-06-08T14:49:00.002-04:002009-06-08T14:52:24.292-04:00Another extremely productive weekend...It has been a while since I really blogged consistently, it's difficult because work is busy, house stuff keeps me busy and everything in between.This weekend however my parents came out to help and help they did! My husband and I got started Friday night (actually I worked Thursday night too)... Thursday night - I continued moving the pile of dirt away Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-88716831882574104352009-05-12T11:05:00.002-04:002009-05-12T11:08:42.922-04:00I've been following this blog for a while, she's extremely creative and some day I hope to be able to whip up these adorable outfits when the inspiration arises. This skirt is just very fashionable!Milk Weed SkirtAnd now she's linked to another sewer... a new blog to check out for sure:Loose Teeth Sundress by Loose Teeth Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-61110576555805216182009-05-11T14:15:00.002-04:002009-05-11T14:20:01.513-04:00What a great weekend, I love weekends with family and getting stuff done all mixed in. Friday night we bought some more flowers for the garden and planted those (in the dark) :)Saturday we worked on framing, then had company, then worked outside some more.Sunday we finished up some framing, then I worked outside on gardens and moving dirt. It was a productive but relaxing weekend all in one.We Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-40775682187340225762009-05-04T10:08:00.002-04:002009-05-04T10:14:01.196-04:00Celebrations weekend!Well it wasn't as big a weekend for me as it usually is but I just bought a house so I have other things to celebrate as well as xstitch :)Saturday my friends came up to my house, then we went over and shopped. The shopping turnout was actually a little smaller than usual but we each found something we liked. I usually have a hard time not spending too much but it was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-49027086120193376742009-05-01T07:00:00.000-04:002009-05-01T07:00:01.326-04:00May Goals1)Work on baby sampler for coworker -that's really the only crafty thing I plan to do this month. most of my goals are house related:2) Finish framing of bathroom3) Replace bathroom window4) Figure out Doorway in tv room5) Wire bathroom and tv room6) Prepare for insulation guy and set up appointment7) Set up roof repair appointmentApril Goals Wrapup1) Hem cousin's bridesmaid dress [DoneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-38336981535186312962009-04-30T17:24:00.002-04:002009-04-30T17:26:22.341-04:00Celebrations this weekend!Due to the new house I did not sign up for any classes this year but I plan to go and shop on Saturday for sure! I can't wait! My sister's wedding last weekend was great, we had a wonderful time and took the scenic drive through VT home Sunday. This week has been a mixture of work and car appts (new tires and such before my inspection). I really can't wait for the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-39199829133821364292009-04-22T16:46:00.003-04:002009-04-22T16:49:02.566-04:00Only a few more days until my sister's wedding!As I had planned, I managed to hem the last bridesmaid dress last night. It went very quickly as it was an easy hem. I also restrung the pearls for both my mom's bracelet and a pearl necklace I wore at my wedding reception. I hope to re-knot the bracelet tonight and the necklace soon.Also tonight I got a new task added, I need to adjust the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-14220810409919128882009-04-20T11:49:00.002-04:002009-04-20T11:54:05.813-04:00A wonderful long weekend!And a great birthday! I took Thursday and Friday off last week to work around the house. We now have 3 rooms demo'd. The bathroom needed a new subfloor due to rot, so that's down and we started reframing the bathroom since it was lacking some studs...Friday afternoon we spent outside starting a small garden for my new birthday rose bushes. We'll see if i can get them Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189392.post-15932032846655515762009-04-07T13:21:00.003-04:002009-04-07T13:23:59.834-04:00Well the month is moving along quickly - Easter is coming this weekend!We are having all the family up for Easter weekend, going to my Uncle's house for Easter dinner (saturday night actually), but everyone is sleeping at our house to celebrate my husbands' and my birthdays which are next week.I'm excited to have everyone up, I wish I had more done around the house but time is moving too quickly.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14167387514881218393noreply@blogger.com0