tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30517656031329352232024-03-05T13:08:43.982-08:00Irene's Stitching CornerIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-72373526292768537122010-10-24T13:46:00.000-07:002010-10-24T14:02:10.478-07:00Next Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeIzmg2wp9yaMRkeAGiGtYh7mb-Z3cDlgCl2gDwXjHMKo5piixB2_h-JuFEDR0VpZuJGWDSjA7yojHsMYN3HbeSlFyQyd0Vnu1btwHXHn5_yHtG0087r5T1-sRfE1GcH69mydgNXiUsEZ/s1600/IMG_0259.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeIzmg2wp9yaMRkeAGiGtYh7mb-Z3cDlgCl2gDwXjHMKo5piixB2_h-JuFEDR0VpZuJGWDSjA7yojHsMYN3HbeSlFyQyd0Vnu1btwHXHn5_yHtG0087r5T1-sRfE1GcH69mydgNXiUsEZ/s320/IMG_0259.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531720792555489634" border="0" /></a><br />I have made a start on LK Living with Charm series, stitching all on the same piece of fabric. Its going to be a quick stitch.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-255824623845031882010-10-24T13:44:00.000-07:002010-10-24T13:46:07.869-07:00Here is Surrounding Hope<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC1PEVhxTrJd1P0AE9j8jjMHgVVIZdLzJzfdSZhWslZXZl_HWhugGBSlpQi_SsrF4SEGjjvf4xckvpHheBgxOdbkwxROFGKM9_B5_05eHdAco1yyXCQiEZnVJv5SZ1AzQThdQunh67734/s1600/DSCF0861.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC1PEVhxTrJd1P0AE9j8jjMHgVVIZdLzJzfdSZhWslZXZl_HWhugGBSlpQi_SsrF4SEGjjvf4xckvpHheBgxOdbkwxROFGKM9_B5_05eHdAco1yyXCQiEZnVJv5SZ1AzQThdQunh67734/s320/DSCF0861.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531716656603737602" border="0" /></a><br />Just need to finish it off now. I saw this & thought of me!Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-40273537062754877462010-10-18T13:58:00.000-07:002010-10-18T14:01:22.747-07:00Off to the Framer..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPDl2HWtIquxZIrA8ktqayej-bePEvb1GRNvk_kXCW0HOMegHEN-IjF54rhK9H7mb1tBWxu0CdbU0Czm_fUmHL_UPkYcm47oFwsquCm0_PuKdyCNAfdUb9dvZswhlyJq2Un2SuwN_PwsJ/s1600/DSCF0858.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPDl2HWtIquxZIrA8ktqayej-bePEvb1GRNvk_kXCW0HOMegHEN-IjF54rhK9H7mb1tBWxu0CdbU0Czm_fUmHL_UPkYcm47oFwsquCm0_PuKdyCNAfdUb9dvZswhlyJq2Un2SuwN_PwsJ/s320/DSCF0858.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529493931462842322" border="0" /></a><br />Finished Coast to Coast. Did I mention I detest French Knots? Looking forward to seeing it framed.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-79588344813117426412010-10-14T14:30:00.000-07:002010-10-14T14:32:12.289-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVPUEr8-xoK3bMtwnPVwCZ6fsoKRqTjhM6w_Ot1qS-X81wWAuRT-757Sg7giowC-1BCYTEofnaSGs8bVaZGPlK0jOsavzqOpbzJys6bNoW_rCn_DVH7leXjH0wWBAUENS5lf7Ah_EF9SO/s1600/DSCF0850.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVPUEr8-xoK3bMtwnPVwCZ6fsoKRqTjhM6w_Ot1qS-X81wWAuRT-757Sg7giowC-1BCYTEofnaSGs8bVaZGPlK0jOsavzqOpbzJys6bNoW_rCn_DVH7leXjH0wWBAUENS5lf7Ah_EF9SO/s320/DSCF0850.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528017529381077490" border="0" /></a>Irish BlessingIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-5406421107122407552010-10-14T13:57:00.000-07:002010-10-14T14:30:11.719-07:00Wow, 8 months..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNlezsqXaKLMv9uqDoCviBZJdCVjUokVgMEd4fzWdJWYvLTCuSeB5fZ9cKTPuAOK-hjPQmbh_7eDT5A4OqYj9Denm11uKG8_Kgtu9O8ZVF8m-qvfd_8vi2WM3RnZ6G4IKhRbXqn_5tqNW/s1600/DSCF0849.JPG"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Since posting on my blog. Life has a nasty habit of getting in the away. Still fighting the big C, I am still here, so I am winning I guess.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Thankfully, I am over my long stitching slump. Just finished Irish Blessing & nearly done with my current project. With a bit of luck I can get them both off to the framer next week.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I do love a new start. No compulsion to tackle the UFO/WIP's as yet.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is Irish Blessing.</span><br /></span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-67506021895526672902010-01-11T14:04:00.000-08:002010-01-11T14:08:21.608-08:00Whoo Hoo a Knitting finish..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykGSELxyb_CvJRbFNf_65KNPurGHkCxrT9YffOJ8TO0vd5VVwBMlkkeYTkWq7LcyCsnE0DqXksd0I6Bu9TtyrWgCtf3y3Tn1MUgxjXAA3khQ4LJo9oGbFBaLKCCQtvPPyBOZTlOHOH51A/s1600-h/DSCF0827.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykGSELxyb_CvJRbFNf_65KNPurGHkCxrT9YffOJ8TO0vd5VVwBMlkkeYTkWq7LcyCsnE0DqXksd0I6Bu9TtyrWgCtf3y3Tn1MUgxjXAA3khQ4LJo9oGbFBaLKCCQtvPPyBOZTlOHOH51A/s320/DSCF0827.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425607512158896930" border="0" /></a><br />Just finished stitching up a Cardigan for Liz. I am enjoying my knitting binge at the moment. I really need to finish off some of my stitching soon.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-69577870776146654902010-01-06T06:12:00.000-08:002010-01-06T06:14:49.594-08:00The Snow has arrived..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gueTehzVoBw6kz220ORnypuv19z_HhRrNmt9DC0LGSkAQj6NcLwK94qbrpOp36sUCnLeoL_k1fDTqqgrOEwK868JGIqIi7FvLtS0ccqrQI2pCaO3NLj5WXBLZIZqNArA5X-NYW4J3v67/s1600-h/DSCF0824.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gueTehzVoBw6kz220ORnypuv19z_HhRrNmt9DC0LGSkAQj6NcLwK94qbrpOp36sUCnLeoL_k1fDTqqgrOEwK868JGIqIi7FvLtS0ccqrQI2pCaO3NLj5WXBLZIZqNArA5X-NYW4J3v67/s320/DSCF0824.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423630053816692850" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I thought we were going to miss the bad weather. No such luck. Snowing hard this afternoon. The view from my front door.<br /><br /></span></span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-83154406053254791622010-01-03T09:09:00.000-08:002010-01-03T09:13:08.078-08:00Sam..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbx9AZmg2AyTLrTyEzuyrXejAAin8uiK0YDJDwN1eUztBu4GIj_aw0pPK8CDZ4ZCxAlEafQB3Z18M702mGh6OeA_RuDUrEB_Q_BzW0jX6Ob6ORgkx0nD_0mIs26kc6dfhqYZ-hQNhkCjK/s1600-h/17562_224235660381_680875381_3312962_3636770_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbx9AZmg2AyTLrTyEzuyrXejAAin8uiK0YDJDwN1eUztBu4GIj_aw0pPK8CDZ4ZCxAlEafQB3Z18M702mGh6OeA_RuDUrEB_Q_BzW0jX6Ob6ORgkx0nD_0mIs26kc6dfhqYZ-hQNhkCjK/s320/17562_224235660381_680875381_3312962_3636770_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422562777416959730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpVvIcHTYyARn-36AgM9V5FDnEnaAUFJlhk98QFWQsOSN1rQvjuQ3zU7J9XHj07-_eyoDBh-Ld8kl4PnVxgSFg2s_fnlfcK9cxHbgCvpAAs10AAkFbdOPgbzFv1q_LTA8_pNPP4iB5JrM/s1600-h/17562_224235555381_680875381_3312955_1152850_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpVvIcHTYyARn-36AgM9V5FDnEnaAUFJlhk98QFWQsOSN1rQvjuQ3zU7J9XHj07-_eyoDBh-Ld8kl4PnVxgSFg2s_fnlfcK9cxHbgCvpAAs10AAkFbdOPgbzFv1q_LTA8_pNPP4iB5JrM/s320/17562_224235555381_680875381_3312955_1152850_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422562497597605394" border="0" /></a><br />Samuel is now nearly 2yrs old, growing like a weed! He is such a joy to be around.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-56772422472032778842010-01-03T09:07:00.001-08:002010-01-03T09:08:59.986-08:00Scarf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1CQQwvJsRInychMObOhPTlIPa7jQDUAJDuW5IU-2JD5UrDjNWsPwuWbpof4nNpCvAyyymb29RWb-m5StkSbizdGdPRqCY17wCoAMADykiWtoYkJY7af2PAXOxRCBCrZBNU3qpb2IkGJ-/s1600-h/DSCF0816.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1CQQwvJsRInychMObOhPTlIPa7jQDUAJDuW5IU-2JD5UrDjNWsPwuWbpof4nNpCvAyyymb29RWb-m5StkSbizdGdPRqCY17wCoAMADykiWtoYkJY7af2PAXOxRCBCrZBNU3qpb2IkGJ-/s320/DSCF0816.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422561688502330562" border="0" /></a>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-90112433998460706432010-01-03T09:00:00.000-08:002010-01-03T09:07:12.297-08:00Happy New YearLet's see if I can keep up with my blog this year. Can you believe another year has begun. I am keeping resonably well, fingers crossed. Still stitching, but having a little break at the moment. I have discovered my knitting needles again. Just have the 2 fronts to do on a Cardigan for Liz.<br />I will then take turns between stitching and knitting I think. Knit a shawl & a scarf for myself as well.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-12833905539089334482009-07-04T13:07:00.000-07:002009-07-04T13:13:38.830-07:00BBQ at Darrens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVWY0rrlJtWElsXMvGHeLDDq_-0qNyWHttyy4eM9x6t86F5vNEpa11_aGxSAmFu0RdAgRC23lB4c2_O2VYG4O3si7Z_rsNnHCWqA_lMvxKedtpGp25udMQGoyIdY7fJIpAmsem5JJ7V_w/s1600-h/CIMG0677.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVWY0rrlJtWElsXMvGHeLDDq_-0qNyWHttyy4eM9x6t86F5vNEpa11_aGxSAmFu0RdAgRC23lB4c2_O2VYG4O3si7Z_rsNnHCWqA_lMvxKedtpGp25udMQGoyIdY7fJIpAmsem5JJ7V_w/s320/CIMG0677.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354700609371885394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The Family decended on my DS for a BBQ. What a lovely day, nice catching up with everyone. Well done Darren you did us proud.<br /><br /></span></span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-29684018293814980982009-06-12T15:19:00.000-07:002009-06-12T15:20:50.215-07:00Sam's formal pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLt7hqlf47wkzWvY5nLp47_N1vVGe4yFrQIIfiSGiKcNrZzt_fJzZCNN8ayGYK4Wp6vAVLjy8K9t1RWiRmK13uCuBqKqikqikiHebLUTfLbHJO6rMd1KxOyog8gpckYFyH-S3efxzBf1T0/s1600-h/n680875381_2033206_6594243.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLt7hqlf47wkzWvY5nLp47_N1vVGe4yFrQIIfiSGiKcNrZzt_fJzZCNN8ayGYK4Wp6vAVLjy8K9t1RWiRmK13uCuBqKqikqikiHebLUTfLbHJO6rMd1KxOyog8gpckYFyH-S3efxzBf1T0/s320/n680875381_2033206_6594243.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346569594379683906" border="0" /></a><br />These are gorgeous.. I know, I am biased.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-80644915681789022612009-06-12T15:15:00.000-07:002009-06-12T15:18:34.212-07:00Sam and Balls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4k-EkQQOoVdbfNBR44POMXZ2zZapn8PrC6Fxx8BsGIZDmrqw9Z7lIPxa6dXNgSXoXGc5GO7RMh-_aK-Jj93dB64mcrMyezND5tab7AlbnutAIX4IYrHSAE0xhIZIb5so3aYRofd1dS3S/s1600-h/IMG_0055.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4k-EkQQOoVdbfNBR44POMXZ2zZapn8PrC6Fxx8BsGIZDmrqw9Z7lIPxa6dXNgSXoXGc5GO7RMh-_aK-Jj93dB64mcrMyezND5tab7AlbnutAIX4IYrHSAE0xhIZIb5so3aYRofd1dS3S/s320/IMG_0055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346569013929021618" border="0" /></a><br />He loves playing with Balls, look at him here in his ball pool.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-54250527486740908822009-06-12T15:09:00.000-07:002009-06-12T15:15:17.376-07:00WW again<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">After falling by the wayside last time I joined, my Dr has referred me back. Given my Medical history its hard for me to see the </span>benefits<span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"> of dieting. BUT..my mobility is so badly affected now, I figure it will be for my own </span>benefit<span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"> to lose weight. So here I am with lots of positive thoughts and determination. Wish me well. I have taken a before pic, but </span>until<span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"> you can see the difference I am keeping it under wraps! </span>lol</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-59479645094755138792009-05-01T14:27:00.000-07:002009-05-01T14:44:41.655-07:00My Friendship Quilt from 123stitch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPaAxHSiCdNd4HpDpvXlwYTJmQTtVWFf2QhoFtEX5oMMegItG7S6hD05Jr8P2yoOLbdmqynpoMwIHci-Lsc01OymotrwcjBAD1ptS5k1tvn0CwoL0npRpVd5pbtyeWpu3QE-o1oMatzsA/s1600-h/DSCF0731.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPaAxHSiCdNd4HpDpvXlwYTJmQTtVWFf2QhoFtEX5oMMegItG7S6hD05Jr8P2yoOLbdmqynpoMwIHci-Lsc01OymotrwcjBAD1ptS5k1tvn0CwoL0npRpVd5pbtyeWpu3QE-o1oMatzsA/s320/DSCF0731.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330974392014806386" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Look what I received in the mail today. A beautiful Friendship Quilt stitched by the Ladies at 123. I am overwelmed that so many stitcher's have me in their thoughts and prayers. The cards and beautiful words written inside brought tears to my eyes. It will help me keep positive in the coming months. </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >I would like to say a special Thank you to..</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Top Row......</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Leta in Florida.....</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >'Hug Heart'</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Eve on the Isle of Man.............Arum lily and lizards.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Patsy (Bikermom)....... Beautiful 'Victorian heart with roses</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Elaine..........heart in shades of pink.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >2nd Row......</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Suelaguna.....Laugh.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Marilyn in Canada........Red heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Ursula........'We love you' Heart</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Gerry Henderson....... Believe.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >3rd Row.....</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Mistylynn......'Courage' Heart and rose.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Lesley and libby............ Harebells/Bluebells.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Vicarcarol.....Koala with Heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Jacqui Garnett..... delicate pink hearts with beads.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >4th Row.....</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Jane...Cranbery.......Floral heart</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Gail in London......Teddy with Heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Our Wee Heather.......curly Heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Eileen..... Peace Heart with Rose.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" > </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Last Row....</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Valklap......Patchwork Heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Terri (Gemmanee)....Rainbow Heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Tracee (Fluffy)... Peace Heart with Dove.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Winifred.......Swirly Heart.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Back</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Sue Dreamon (Bristol)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Quilt Keep</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Tricia</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >I have managed to take one Ok'ish pic, but Sue is sending me more. Watch this space. Sue you did a wonderful job of putting the quilt together. Thank you.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span> </span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-5697416894881983652009-03-31T13:55:00.000-07:002009-03-31T14:04:53.742-07:00Look how Sam has grown.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8AeOjNaHz1y2s8i0C2f1TmYHpi2wM3w9PM9xEIjA0vbyxZpnnjD8q1CpMpH0QQ1M2tV8JDLelIgxhDqomWO3UEiXq4doqKU1Hs7AcMlJnu4Esc9-W4QkxDbVHZmIMw0N9z_Oc6KnjobD/s1600-h/22032009001_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8AeOjNaHz1y2s8i0C2f1TmYHpi2wM3w9PM9xEIjA0vbyxZpnnjD8q1CpMpH0QQ1M2tV8JDLelIgxhDqomWO3UEiXq4doqKU1Hs7AcMlJnu4Esc9-W4QkxDbVHZmIMw0N9z_Oc6KnjobD/s320/22032009001_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319460805213023794" border="0" /></a><br />This was taken on Mothers Day, when my Family took me out for a meal.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-15003451978497402922009-03-31T13:37:00.000-07:002009-03-31T13:55:41.925-07:00Its time I was back!<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">My life went to He** in a hand basket in Febuary. I have now dusted myself off & trying hard to get back to some sort of normal living. My last CT scan showed that my Lung Cancer was back.. 3 years post op.. Nothing more to be done, so I am just getting on with things. The one good thing is, its a slow growing type, so my Oncologist </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:lucida grande;" >"Thinks" </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I should be reasonably well till the end of the year. Plenty more Stitching time to be had then eh! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I have been keeping up with my projects, still stitching </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:lucida grande;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The Four Seasons Marolein Bastin & </span></span></span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 153);font-family:lucida grande;" >Cirque des Cercles</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> with Wildflowers thread. <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">I will take some pics soon & show my progress.</span><br /></span></span></span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-4641202216104977022009-02-01T14:29:00.000-08:002009-02-01T14:32:35.429-08:00Feb Stitching Goals1. Stitch at least a week on MB Good Neighbours<br /> 2. Make good progress on Four Seasons<br /> 3. Finish Diva's smalls piece4<br />4. Stitch Scissor Fob<br />5. Get some hrs in on my Hardhanger piece.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-67366394521087442882009-01-26T04:44:00.000-08:002009-01-26T04:47:34.901-08:00Boo Hoo..Not lost a thing this week, now to stay positive. Have CT tomorrow, so feeling a tad wound up. If result is not favourable, I have some decisions to make. Send me lots of positive thoughts, I sure need them.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-16800675203212420352009-01-24T13:32:00.000-08:002009-01-24T13:43:28.546-08:00Grandma Irene again!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmDi-ND91gmrbkLGHtKbZjFWveS9QPkXguU3aOt0sB2yEvRhM1L52ys2EnQlE_qJjOYA3QcfNAnVdiTMEOUhMxJVEoDr_HaD2RURHcVOmA7RSJukHDLjgqGXwKrGP5lAIEHUaZoQd4yf5/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294978272071140034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmDi-ND91gmrbkLGHtKbZjFWveS9QPkXguU3aOt0sB2yEvRhM1L52ys2EnQlE_qJjOYA3QcfNAnVdiTMEOUhMxJVEoDr_HaD2RURHcVOmA7RSJukHDLjgqGXwKrGP5lAIEHUaZoQd4yf5/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I looked after Sam yesterday, what a live wire he is. He has just discovered there is life beyond the floor. He like to pull himself up using your trousers or ought else thats handy! lol Here he is, can't miss a photo op.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-60408295204909989002009-01-24T13:25:00.000-08:002009-01-24T13:32:10.295-08:00Quaker progress..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsEqUnAezIA0ezdddQBEB83SeW2MjyjDMyKfPHPGAhWhWr2T-djKYB7v4GcSm87JmIRWR3k7x6OUywo9DYLZRe07qRoCCbWKcfvJhqbISBx_LyY19RUlDuJ5SRut5LGTf01dld4dWeNvr/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294976133215009538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsEqUnAezIA0ezdddQBEB83SeW2MjyjDMyKfPHPGAhWhWr2T-djKYB7v4GcSm87JmIRWR3k7x6OUywo9DYLZRe07qRoCCbWKcfvJhqbISBx_LyY19RUlDuJ5SRut5LGTf01dld4dWeNvr/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Stitched a couple of nights on this one. I started it in 2006, just hoping I have enough floss to complete the design. Fingers crossed. </div><br /><div>On to MB Four Seasons now, I am loving this one.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-49797118359932431182009-01-21T14:46:00.000-08:002009-01-21T15:00:55.831-08:00Struggling tonight...How to combat emotional eating? I am a tad stressed at the moment, so what do I turn to...Yep, you got it FOOD. No damage done so far, hit the fruit instead! I have my CT scan coming round again on Tuesday. How I hate the waiting. I will take myself to bed now, out of harms way. Send me lots of those positive vibes.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-83070722683203957492009-01-19T02:27:00.000-08:002009-01-19T02:34:39.477-08:00Its Monday again..I have lost another 3lbs. Whoppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeee. Not bad considering I went out for a 3 course meal. I was very lucky to get away with that, lets hope it dosn't show next week! <br />Had a good week stitching wise. Finished a Mailart & a Hardhanger Biscornu. Pics to follow, as they are for an exchange.<br />Not long to go before the Crafty Natter stitching get to gether, I am so looking forward to meeting all the Gals. Just imagine a whole day of stitching chatter!!Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-26818633548797969072009-01-12T01:35:00.000-08:002009-01-12T01:40:51.897-08:00Week 1 of Weight LossI am over the moon, lost 12lbs this week. Now whilst I know this will NOT happen every week, its still a very good start! This was done following the WW programe. Its given me such a boost to carry on. Whooo HoooooooooIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051765603132935223.post-90008719342108844362009-01-12T01:31:00.000-08:002009-01-12T01:34:43.321-08:00Good Neighbours progress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFzg_i49D5UhhoKM3Ef6liNdJ8r91vLnQWQMSDXkx3B4d3oVo5sh435vyFobC_EapDTTtyNuCi8irdURIWPCtcn7o0wattbgjPnPofuOPYxzCLCYqsen-PtVnR1o9kbLwoRZWmdk9x-Wr/s1600-h/2009_0108Image0016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290338290838781650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFzg_i49D5UhhoKM3Ef6liNdJ8r91vLnQWQMSDXkx3B4d3oVo5sh435vyFobC_EapDTTtyNuCi8irdURIWPCtcn7o0wattbgjPnPofuOPYxzCLCYqsen-PtVnR1o9kbLwoRZWmdk9x-Wr/s320/2009_0108Image0016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am putting this to one side for a bit. Need to get some smalls stitched for exchanges. I have managed to complete the first page & start on the next one.</div><br /><div></div>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503710616773896667noreply@blogger.com2