I finished block two of my Sweet Country series, Home...
I think I like it. :) I'm already trying to decide where to hang it, when I get it all done. It's uploaded to my craftsy shop, if you like it too.
Here's the two blocks so far:
Mum was here yesterday, and was having a fit at this picture, she wanted me to swap them out so it read "welcome home". Mother knows best! Her power had gone out, so she spent the day here, as it was 95F and quite humid, she needed to be in air conditioning. It was lovely having her here, just like old times!
On a very sad note, I had to take my sweet Hermione to the vet last Friday and have her put down.
I can't believe how hard it was.
Or how much I miss her. I used to carry her around like a baby - upside down in my arms - she was my constant companion.
Hubby wants a box of kittens, but no. No more animals. I can't take it, and my youngest is very allergic, so as long as he lives at home I'll have a good excuse. Hubby can have his fish. I don't get emotionally attached to fish.
Needless to say, I haven't been on the computer much since then. I know you've all been busy, as my reader is exploding with posts, I'll get to them this week. Be well and happy, my sweet friends.....
Love,
Allie
Yesterday, after stitching for several hours, I got restless - needed a change of scenery.
So, I got in the car, and after stopping for a Mocha Frappe at McDonald's, went in search of dirt roads and decrepit barns.
I found a neat little nature preserve and community garden - Thayer's Corner.
Does anyone remember piling into the car and going for a mindless drive? Back when I was a kid, we did it weekly. It's getting harder and harder to find real country around here though, so many housing developments, big McMansions all built within feet of each other, in the middle of nowhere. And of course, gas isn't as cheap as it used to be. I miss mindless driving, for hours on end...
I've been stitching a lot on the next Sweet Country design.
Having lots of trouble with a finger on my left hand - the knuckle has a lump on it, arthritis, and it's extremely painful. I can't even do dishes hardly, trying to hold a plate with my left hand is impossible. Fortunately I pull the needle with my right hand....but my stitching days may be numbered. That will make me sad - but God is in control, always. No matter what He finds for my hands to do, I trust Him.
I want to wish all my Canadian friends a very happy Canada Day, and my U.S. friends a very happy Independence Day! Enjoy!!
Love,
Allie [and Larry and Curly - Mo was awol]
