Committed Stitcher

Beginning a Border

2026-06-09T13:59:45.672+02:00

Yay, I can finally see border stitches popping up! That means the skirt is closer to being finished.

Messy Legs

2026-06-09T13:58:17.645+02:00

The blue frog's legs look so messy at this point in my stitching. They look all tangled up.

Shuttering and Stuttering Along

2026-06-09T13:55:44.777+02:00

Added some shutter outlines this time. My stitching has been so slow this whole year Andreas has been gone. He comes home in just over a month. Yay!

Little Birdling

2026-06-09T13:54:16.544+02:00

The blue jay looks like a blue jay now and just needs a little bit more to be done.

Kuna Damage

2026-06-09T13:53:13.656+02:00

One morning I arrived at my job and the guards opened the hood of my car. Inside was - this! A pine marten (kuna) had decided to make my car its home overnight. And made a nest. And made a mess. I had to get the foam replaced, use repellant, and hope it didn't happen again. Our house is in a border area between woods and subdivisions. And the subdivisions are winning, meaning all kinds of critters come into the area.

Radars and MiGs

2026-06-09T13:50:37.052+02:00

Big radars to find and guide big jets.

Lunch at Cooper's

2026-06-09T13:35:12.290+02:00

Barbecue and smoke pits and Texana. Can't get much better than Cooper's.

Ups and Downs with Carol

2026-06-09T13:33:06.422+02:00

Carol and Chad like to be on the stairs. Grayson, not so much. So here's a bunch of Carol on stairs. And all three getting up on the bed.

Little Flowers Stitched

2026-06-05T10:10:48.669+02:00

I have the flowers and part of one of the dogs stitched on this.

The Crow's Done

2026-06-05T10:07:12.252+02:00

One giant constellation.

Simple Temari

2026-06-05T10:05:33.199+02:00

Simple kiku design that looks elegant but is so easy.

Second Flowered

2026-06-05T10:03:45.778+02:00

Two flowers done - this is progressing quickly now. Only one more flower and then a couple of leaves and it's done.

Snacks from Chrissy

2026-06-05T09:59:53.080+02:00

Chrissy and I swapped in October, and she sent me a bunch of Halloween stuff. Mine got delayed because we were unable to mail things out for a bit. She got hers before Christmas.

Rockets and Radar

2026-06-05T09:58:21.414+02:00

More equipment sitting out to climb on and look at. This time some rocket launchers and radar dishes. All are old, but some have some pieces missing that were used for repair elsewhere.

Chicken Fried Steak

2026-06-05T09:54:58.176+02:00

Always a good choice and something I will be getting in August for sure. This was from our trip last year.

Each Walks in His Own Way

2026-06-05T09:53:45.724+02:00

All three puppies out on walkies. Each has a different style.

Most Stitches Done

2026-06-03T15:38:13.210+02:00

Stitches on the upper half are done and most of the bottom, too. But it still doesn't look like much. Back stitching will make a huge difference in this little piece.

Top of the Cross

2026-06-03T15:36:53.785+02:00

I've had this kit for about 30 years, and it's about time I worked it. So here it is.

Trumpeting the Pine?

2026-06-03T15:35:09.916+02:00

My little Angel of the Pines already has her trumpet done. She should be a quick stitch.

Well Started

2026-06-03T15:33:42.755+02:00

I have a good start on my needlepoint module. The subject is a Chinese pavilion in Lazienki Park here in Warsaw.

Knives

2026-06-03T15:32:31.834+02:00

When in Knoxville, we always make a stop at Smokey Mountain Knife Works. Bought less than usual this time.

Andreas' Request - Genghis Grill

2026-06-03T15:31:33.056+02:00

Every home leave we go to Genghis Grill. Andreas likes putting together his own ingredients and getting them cooked for him.

Lots of Expressions

2026-06-03T15:27:38.251+02:00

Lots of emotional expression in these puppy pictures.

Kozlovna Lunch

2026-06-03T15:26:25.617+02:00

A late September lunch at Kozlovna, a Czech pub. Good and cheap food.

Practicing FInishing

2026-06-01T17:16:36.864+02:00

Mounted this up to practice my RSN piece's mounting. Still need to do the very last part on the real piece. And need to find a frame for this one.