Finished 9 Nov

Finished my pillow last time we were at the camper. Finally took a picture. Cold here but in watching tv. Til next time, hope you are able to stitch. Sue n MD

Salty Yarns Stitching Jamboree

Hi,

Had a great time at the Salty Yarns Stitching Jamboree in Ocean City Maryland. Have been going for many years and it is a great time. This year we had the pleasure of being taught by Chessie and Me, Sam Sarah designs, and Forget Me Not in stitches for a great weekend! Had a great weekend thanks to your fantastic classes!

Til next time, 
Sue in MD 

Some Stitchin

Hi,
Was off work today due to.......
So I read, mended my pants, and started the autumn pine mountain pillow. I had a nice relaxing day....DH went to work. Also cleaned the bathroom, neaten up the kitchen and did some laundry.  Could almost see myself retired, however, I still have some years to go to retire. Hope you all were able to stitch. Til next time, Sue in MD

Found it

Well the missing object was right where it was supposed to be, just under the bag with the other things. I could not see into the cabinet but DH can. He found it.....it is now in its right full place. Gotta love it!
A little knitting this weekend on the way home from camping. Will take pic soon. Yarn I purchased at Salty Yarns in May. Gonna be a present - when finished. One for me and one for my sister. Hope all is well with you all. We are doing good, happy, working, enjoying our summer.

Hope you all are able to stitch,

Til Next time,

Sue in Maryland

Missing Something

Hi,

Dont you just dislike when you misplace something. We are looking for a 3x5 foot flag....how the @%#&$ can you lose that.

No stitching of late. More camping.

Went to my LNS and picked up the JCS Halloween Magaizine, and a Judys Boo Boo Stick. I used a one that a friend had and was extremely impressed by it's ablity to remove the threads after the dreaded frog.

Hope all is well with you all,
Hope you are able to stitch,
Until next time,

Sue in Maryland

4x4 Jamboree

Hi,
No stitching as of late. Went to the Bloomsburg PA 4x4 Jamboree this weekend. Lots of fun. Enjoyed seeing the kids Monster Trucks. Saturday night on the river watching fireworks. Back to work tomorrow.
I hope you all are able to stitch,

Til next time,

Sue in Maryland

Some Knitting

Hi,

Camping this weekend. Rausch Creek on Saturday to attend Wheeling with friends — at BEGINNERS WECOME: Element Offroad's First Annual Summer Camp Trailride. Poontoon boat ride saturday night. French toast for breakfast.  On the way home I spent some time knitting. Here is where I am today.

Great weekend, 
Back to work tomorrow for more fun tickets....

Hope you were able to stitch,

Til next time,

Sue in Maryland

Nothing Much

Hi,
No stitching of late. Spent 10 days on vacation camping - so much fun. Last few days have a wicked cold. Home from work today....a few chores but taking it easy trying to get better. Lots of  movies on TV and Farmhouse Breakfast Tea.
Hope you all are getting some stitching in.

Til next time,

Sue n Maryland

A Good Read

Been camping - I cant find the post but I believe it was Tanya at The Sampler Girl. that recommended Language of the Flowers. I learned alot about flowers I did not know. Had a hard time putting the book down.

No stitching of late.  Hope you all can put in a few stitches.

Until next time,

Sue in Maryland

Thread Zapper II

Hi,

Just a quick update. A friend of mine at the stitchers retreat had a thread zapper II. Salty Yarns did not have them in stock, however I ordered one when I got home. Great tool for cutting metallic threads.

Til next time,
Hopefully you are getting in a few stitches. 

Sue n MD

Salty Yarns Spring Retreat

Hi,

Spent the weekend in Ocean City Maryland at the Salty Yarns Spring Retreat. Drove down the ocean with my BFF Stitcher Sandy  on Thursday (stopped at the Queenstown Outlets and the OC Walmart) on our way in.  It was Springfest also in Ocean City. Sandy and I walked down to the inlet and walked around springfest. Went again on Friday morning with our other Stitcher friends.Had a great time. Taught my BFF how to knit she is getting the hang of it.  . Friday night was lasagna and the stitchers welcome reception. Friday a cross stitch picture that Judy B had organized 73 people to stitch a part of the design was presented to Sally and Sara. It hangs in the lobby of the hotel.  Saturday we walked the boardwalk, had subway and did some stitching. Shopping at Salty Yarns (cross stitch patterns and of course yarn) On Sunday up and did some stitching before we headed home. what a Great Weekend. Will be going back to Salty Yarns again for the Stitchers Jamboree in Oct! 

Home.....off to work tomorrow.

Hope you all are able to stitch. Til next time, Sue n MD

I did it.....woo hoo!

Hi,
I accomplished what I wanted to learn this year. Last year I saw a ruffle scarf and wanted one of my own. So basic knitting learned. Pointers earned from Ruth and Ann last weekend and here is a pic of the result. Started it yesterday and finished it up tonight. Started a new one tonight.  As I stated woo hoo for me.
Til next time, Sue n Maryland

Maryland GTG and update

Hi, yesterday my stitchy  friend and I were able to attend d the Maryland GTG. What a great time to meet up with other stitchers. We had a potluck also great food. Yesterday day I worked on Dimensions Stone  Path. Last weekend I finished up my first knitting project ; a scarf. Other than that chores around the house. Home you had a good weekend And were able to stitch. Til next time, Sue n Maryland

Stitching and Knitting Update

Hi,
Been stitching and knitting the last two weeks. My knitting is getting better and can see if I am making a mistake. Not much else is new here, work, house stuff etc. Everyday things. Hope all is well with you. Til next time, Sue in Maryland

Go Ravens

Go ravens!

Sunday checkin

Hi, been reading, A Walk in the Park by Jill Mansell. Picked up at the library on the new books shelf.
Last timeI blogged I told you I was attempting knitting, week I am knitting I believe now. Still practicing .....was making a scarf but it was way to wide. Took it  all out yesterday and started on 20 stitches wide. Still having consistency problems but still persevering.  Here is a pic of what i have completed so far.

DH and I have busy working on our performance write ups for work.  Not much else going on regular chores etc. Weekend almost over back to work tomorrow. I hope the weather people are wrong about the freezing rain in the morning. Will make the commute unpleasant. Hope you are able to stitch or do needlework. Til next time,
Sue n MD

Sunday night check in

Hi,
Been stitching and practicing how to cast on for knitting. Bought myself knitting needles and some yarn bee chrysalis yarn to make a ruffle scarf. However thought it was best to learn basic knitting with some basic yarn I had at home. Can't get knitting yet but can cast on. I will persevere and learn how to make my first stitch this week. Looking at videos and reading my idiots guide to knitting. Here is the pic of stitching today trying to sit down each day and put in some stitches. It does not stitch itself ....LOL. I really enjoy it when I take the time. Hope all is well with you and you are able to stitch soon. Til next time, Sue in MD

2012 to keep track

This is what I posted on my blog that I completed. Overall not a bad year - always dream of completing more.
But here it is:

• Tribal Horse

Completed Projects

• Dimensions Stone Path Studio Bicycle Delivery
•  Enjoy the Ride Pine Mountain

Read

• If you were here Jen Lancaster
• Small Town Brides Janet Tronstad and Debra Compton
• Fifty Shades of Darker E.L. James
• Fifty Shades of Grey E.L James
• A Prince of a Guy Jill Shalvis
• Betrayal Danielle Steel
• Mockingjay Suzann e Collins
• Catching Fire Suzanne Collins
• Hunger Games Suzanne Collins
• Baby I'm Yours Stephanie Bond
• Between Sister Kristin Hannah
• Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson

Til next time,
Sue n MD