Sunday, December 29, 2013

Unexpected Slow Stitching

I certainly didn't expect to get in any slow stitching today ... my sister, her S.O., and her grandson were going to come down for a post-Christmas Christmas celebration.  I got up this morning and got to cleaning (please tell me that I'm not the only one who postpones a thorough housecleaning until company is expected). About the time I was just about done, I got a phone call from my sister's S.O. ... they aren't coming. My sister's grandson had a stomach bug a couple of days ago, and my sister was up all night last night with it ... and her S.O. was starting to feel a little puny himself. While I'm disappointed that they're not coming down, I have to admit that I'm glad they're not as I'm not interested in receiving that kind of Christmas gift!  ;-)

We headed up to DD's not long after we got the phone call ... we needed to deliver the electrical cord for their PS3 player ... and to get some time with our favorite people. We had carry out Chinese from a new (to us) restaurant ... yummy!  

We got home in time for me to pick up my needle and thread and get in hand quilting on my Storm at Sea while watching the Blues. 
I've moved the hoop twice now after getting all the old, ugly stitches removed and replaced.  I'm making progress, slowly but surely. I know I've said it before, but I'm so veryglad that I decided to rip out those ugly stitches ... it's looking much, much better, if I do say so myself. Instead of dreading working on it, I'm finding myself looking forward to the times when I get pick up my needle and thread. ;-)

I'm going to link up to Slow Sunday Stitching http://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2013/12/last-slow-sunday-stitching-for-2013.html ... if you want some quilty eye candy, come on over to see what the other slow stitchers are working on.

Hope you're having a blessed Sunday!
Kathy


12 comments:

  1. Kathy, It is nice to have an ongoing project and be able to pick it up here and there during the day. So amazing what we can get done it we plan a bit. So glad you are happy with your stitching, it doesn't get better than that.

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  2. That stomach bug seems to be everywhere. It's one I want to avoid too. Glad you were able to stich with a clean house.

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  3. Good thing you dodged that bullet - there is so much sickness going around right now! I'm hoping to be clear of it now that I'm recovering from the bronchitis - slowly but surely :*) You are going to be finished with that quilt before you know it... and it is going to be a treasure forever!

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  4. Though it is sad to miss out on visitors, you also missed out on their stomach bug. Glad you used the time or a little quiet stitching. It is always nice to get to the point of enjoyment instead of worrying over the stitches.

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  5. We visited my husband's cousin over Christmas. I think that stomach flu has been passed around to 15 or 16 family members so far, including me and my husband (although him not near as bad as me). Be thankful your sis didn't bring it!

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  6. We visited my husband's cousin over Christmas. I think that stomach flu has been passed around to 15 or 16 family members so far, including me and my husband (although him not near as bad as me). Be thankful your sis didn't bring it!

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  7. What a nice way to spend the day. I don't know if I would be happy with that gift either. Though my son and his family that were there have all come down with something since, and they were here.
    It looks like you are off to a great week on that quilt. Stay warm. Is it very cold there?

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  8. So glad they didn't bring the bug to you guys. And you have a clean house and got to work on your quilt. Sounds like a great day!

    Happy New Year!

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  9. I have two dogs and a cat and they shed so while I keep after that all of the time if company is coming sure it's last minute as well, just like you :)

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  10. Sorry your company wasn't able to make it but it sounds like you had a nice day and now the house is clean. I always wait until company is coming do to the big cleaning :)

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  11. So happy to hear you are looking forward to time with your needle and thread! It looks great... love that blue dimples fabric! Thanks for linking up!

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  12. Ohh I love the storm at sea pattern. I can't wait to see it when you have finished it. I am glad it is looking better now.

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