tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post2828895990263723975..comments2024-03-28T11:11:07.544-04:00Comments on Stitching Dreams: My lone June post...Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-23354040250682259602022-07-19T17:18:40.393-04:002022-07-19T17:18:40.393-04:00Interesting how COVID affects all of us differentl...Interesting how COVID affects all of us differently. My husband and I were in New Orleans over July 4th weekend, returned home to Las Vegas and five days later we both came down with COVID. For both of us, our symptoms were just a low grade fever and a cough. We started medicine on second day of symptoms and we were symptom free in 5 days. For us, it was just like an annoying summer cold. We've had the flu in past years where the symptoms were much, much worse. As I read this mid-July, hope your hasband is well and you never got it.Susan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155795460469477955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-54594142002956789042022-07-06T11:06:59.803-04:002022-07-06T11:06:59.803-04:00What a great post Carol - hope your husband is ful...What a great post Carol - hope your husband is fully recovered by now - we’ve had it in our house too - my daughter. Luckily her case was pretty mild. Love your summer stitching - what a good idea to pick pieces from the trays to stitch. Love your finishing as always! And love that little bag for your grandson - he will have all kinds of great treasures to put in it! Hope you had a nice 4th! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011158260769958981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-58718650883109371702022-06-30T04:43:16.921-04:002022-06-30T04:43:16.921-04:00Carol, sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he...Carol, sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he is feeling better by now and you're safe as well. Your stitching is flawless, as always! Can't wait to see your patriotic display for July.<br />Please take care! Hugs.Alhanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544336735869368358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-9904648302161002252022-06-29T13:34:06.495-04:002022-06-29T13:34:06.495-04:00Well, I haven’t been online much recently (a lot o...Well, I haven’t been online much recently (a lot of catching up to do now!). First of all, I so hope your husband is doing well now and feeling so much better and recovering from Covid! And, of course, I really hope you haven’t/don’t get it either. Please let all of your readers know how you two are doing - I’m sure we all have said a prayer (or two!) for his recovery and for you not to get it either!<br />As for all of your stitching WOW! I am always so thrilled to see what you have stitched, how you have finished them and can’t wait to see them displayed. So looking forward to your Pottery Barn cubby. The tired tray designs are so wonderful. <br />The little zippered bag you made for Mister B is perfect! What a lucky little boy to tuck away any of his treasures. It’s amazing that he will be turning 2 so very soon. How lucky for all that his birthday falls during a weekend - I imagine a wonderful party will happen to celebrate!<br />And, I must tell you that your backyard is beautiful! The flowers, vegetables - even the moth! I’m not too big on bugs of any kind, but it’s not hard to be quite impressed with that moth - quite amazing. Thanks, too, for sharing the photos of those clouds- they are so beautiful. I’m sure I’ve never seen anything quite like those so it was great to see your pictures.<br />This is probably long enough for now - just really wanted to say “hi” and wish you all the best!! xoxoxo🌸💐💐<br />Barb R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-27567270258139022772022-06-28T21:09:51.078-04:002022-06-28T21:09:51.078-04:00Your new patriotic stitching is so pretty. I love ...Your new patriotic stitching is so pretty. I love the way you finish them into those little pillows with the fabric on the front panel. Great job on the little pouch for Mr. B! He is going to love it and the Toy Story toys! Beautiful garden and yum so many veggies! I hope the netting helps and the critters don't nibble on anything. <br /><br />Hope your DH recovers soon so life will be back to "normal" at your house! <br /><br />Congratulations Isabel! Faith...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03976453272696296938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-1970271344349702732022-06-27T20:26:19.216-04:002022-06-27T20:26:19.216-04:00Carol, so sorry to hear about your hubby and Covid...Carol, so sorry to hear about your hubby and Covid...hoping he is feeling better by now. Your patriotic pieces are so sweet and will be perfect in your cubby. Oh those clouds...magnificent!!!<br />Hope you're staying clear of Covid and enjoying the end of June. Stasi https://www.blogger.com/profile/00000948058305917186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-82489169469459084402022-06-27T13:49:36.240-04:002022-06-27T13:49:36.240-04:00But what wonderful news, Carol!
I can't believ...But what wonderful news, Carol!<br />I can't believe I was the winner of such a beautiful graphic!<br />Thank you very much for your generosity!!<br />have loved your embroideries to celebrate the 4th of July...that contrast of fabrics is fabulous!!<br />I sincerely hope your husband is recovering.<br />He receives a big hug from SpainIsabel para ALROMASARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238483800968419211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-27283280921373296212022-06-27T13:36:34.044-04:002022-06-27T13:36:34.044-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby. Hope he...I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby. Hope he gets better quickly and doesn't spread the ick to you. Sounds like you are doing everything possible. I just LOVE your patriotic stitching. I need/want to do more just like yours. The one you received is just wonderful too. Might have to look that one up. Mammatus clouds are gorgeous indeed. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255369612614393695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-25318605659359809922022-06-27T09:25:09.541-04:002022-06-27T09:25:09.541-04:00I managed to stay healthy when my entire family ha...I managed to stay healthy when my entire family had Covid after my son came home from college for Thanksgiving 2021. However I contracted it this week last summer after a plane flight next to a very sick teenager. I was fine, but it took me awhile to regain my stamina. Tell your hubby to take it slow. <br /><br />I have used some of my son's old shirts for finishing after reading your blog. What a great idea for those favorites! When I look at my FFOs, I see the fun stitching, and it brings back good memories. Thank you for sharing that idea!<br /><br />When you stitched on the 25 count one over one, did you use one strand of floss? I love how neat and vibrant your colors look! I need to drag out my magnifier for that.<br /><br />Love your sweet pouch too! I need to pull out my machine and relearn how to use it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Kgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939390495113886198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-62314119890950134742022-06-26T21:34:40.460-04:002022-06-26T21:34:40.460-04:00Amazing looking clouds! Praying for your husband t...Amazing looking clouds! Praying for your husband to recover fully from covid! Poor guy! Hoping you don't catch it! Your finishes are always the best, hands down. Lovely garden too! Take care 😊Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279865400359226554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-19583606870519061872022-06-26T21:00:47.276-04:002022-06-26T21:00:47.276-04:00So sorry to hear covid has invaded your home! Pray...So sorry to hear covid has invaded your home! Praying for a quick recovery for your husband and that you continue to avoid it!<br /><br />You have certainly been busy this month. I love your small patriotic pillows! Perfectly finished as always!<br /><br />You deserve a pat-on-the-back for putting in a zipper. That was always one of the hardest things to do in sewing. The pouch is so cute! I know your grandson will enjoy putting his treasures in it!<br /><br />Have a great July!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-85118996319371446942022-06-24T20:24:31.963-04:002022-06-24T20:24:31.963-04:00Was your hubby prescribed Paxlovid? It really kno...Was your hubby prescribed Paxlovid? It really knocked the socks off several really ill friends. Others were not bad at all, few sniffles, and had the drug ordered anyway. I was also very surprised that they were told FIVE DAYS of quarantine and they could be out and about.<br /><br />You did a great job on the pouch and your patriotic pillows are absolutely smooth, perfect corners, not even a tiny crinkle. <br /><br />Our tomatoes and peppers have a few stems, that's it. Very scrawny. I want to get more (they're actually larger than ours at the nursery) but he won't hear it. <br /><br />Keep us posted on your husband and you, hope you stay well and he improves quickly.marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-44453401903228145162022-06-24T16:44:46.646-04:002022-06-24T16:44:46.646-04:00Carol: Your Patriotic designs are beautiful as are...Carol: Your Patriotic designs are beautiful as are the finishings.<br />What a grand idea to use an old shirt, bringing a bit of the past into the future is so sweet.<br />I am so sorry your husband is ill I hope you stay healthy and do not get what he has.<br />Your garden photos are beautiful, i am one who loves to look at moth's, some are so amazing to see.<br />Your ziper was put in perfectly, you can do it and do it well, it is so cute seeing the Buzz Light Year toys by the bag.<br />What a lovely surprise from yoiur mailbox.<br />Have a lovely day<br /><br />Catherinediamondchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829382538662447211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-26132191239045231492022-06-24T16:25:59.102-04:002022-06-24T16:25:59.102-04:00Hi Carol, and happy summer! I'm so sorry to he...Hi Carol, and happy summer! I'm so sorry to hear your husband has caught the virus, but hope he'll feel better soon, and that you will continue to be healthy.<br />You did some lovely stitching - but isn't it wild that apparently, US patriotic stitching is such a big thing that European designers are publishing patterns now?! That's globalization in action!<br />That pouch you made for your grandson is very sweet, I'm sure it will be much beloved all through his kindergarden years.<br />Your corner of the world truly is beautiful and full of marvels, what wonderful pictures!Leonore Wintererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681857834221038780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-81530816047328156822022-06-24T16:01:58.037-04:002022-06-24T16:01:58.037-04:00Dear Carol, Sorry about your husband being ill and...Dear Carol, Sorry about your husband being ill and hope you’ll be okay. I was glad to see you post other than the sickness part. Nice patriotic projects and the dinosaur pouch is adorable. The garden is doing very well so early. I have empathy on the fear of zippers and shall watch your suggested videos. Appreciate the photos of the mammatus clouds. I had not heard of them or seen them before and I tend to be a cloud watcher. May the worse symtoms be over for your husband and may you stay well!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667629963983016101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-47161895758138659822022-06-24T13:42:59.171-04:002022-06-24T13:42:59.171-04:00Hopefully T will be feeling better soon— and you’l...Hopefully T will be feeling better soon— and you’ll avoid getting sick! That moth— way too big! Looks like it’s planning sonething! Love all the pieces you’ve been working on. My fav piece is, of course, the dino bag! ❤️ Can’t wait to see his reaction! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-26329456043218181032022-06-24T13:19:02.953-04:002022-06-24T13:19:02.953-04:00Sending your hubby speedy recovery wishes. I am al...Sending your hubby speedy recovery wishes. I am also sending you protection prayers. We are dealing with it right now also, my mother has it. I am like you I am praying I don't get it. But I am unable to keep a distance, as she needs lots of assistance, but I'll take my chances verses sending her to a nursing home. I just sanitize, clean clean and bleach everything, and windows open here also! I love the Sounds of Freedom trio, I have added it to my wish list. Your stitching is lovely! We have been enjoying the gardens early morning and late evening due to the heat. Have a blessed day with some "thread-time"Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12587305259369001742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-54485184750372979362022-06-24T11:26:56.406-04:002022-06-24T11:26:56.406-04:00Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband...Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. You CAN live in the same house and not get it yourself. You are doing everything right it sounds like. G had it in January and we followed protocols and I was fine. I hope his symptoms abate and that you stay well.<br /><br />I know you've had serious deer problems in the past. Has your husband been able to solve it? Your gardens are just gorgeous! Jackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-39715365308056052312022-06-24T10:40:02.281-04:002022-06-24T10:40:02.281-04:00Bummer about your husband getting covid. I hope y...Bummer about your husband getting covid. I hope you're spared. You're stitching is always beautiful and the new patriotic additions are wonderful. Ready to do another zipper? Looks like you did great. Everyone will be wanting you to make them special bags. Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-85239664617745792442022-06-24T10:24:08.423-04:002022-06-24T10:24:08.423-04:00Dear Carol,
oh sorry about that, get well soon to ...Dear Carol,<br />oh sorry about that, get well soon to your husband and all the best to you. I hope you don't get infected, I wish you the same from the bottom of my heart.<br />You show us very nice embroidery, your garden photos turned out beautiful again and your first zipper is something to be proud of. "The first is always the hardest", said my grandmother ;-)<br />Don't let it get you down, Jutta sends you best regardsJuttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398653842340550573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-30484271106209151282022-06-24T10:14:58.136-04:002022-06-24T10:14:58.136-04:00I too have been trying hard to avoid covid, but it...I too have been trying hard to avoid covid, but it was going around at work and even though I was wearing a mask I got it. Ugh! I was lucky that for me it was like a mild cold. I did have to stay home for a week and did I ever get a lot of stuff done! It was like a surprise vacation. Another woman at work got it and she was really sick with a massive sore throat, aches and pains. I hope your husband is recovering and that you don't end up with it. I tested negative this morning - I hadn't tested since Monday which I was still positive - and yes they had me come back to work even though I was still positive!<br /><br />Your patriotic stitching is lovely!patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-44119150303640074762022-06-24T09:42:04.834-04:002022-06-24T09:42:04.834-04:00Carol,your handiwork is very nice.I haven't se...Carol,your handiwork is very nice.I haven't sewn a zipper in many years.I know I used to be able to,but I guess I'm lazy.I'm truly sorry about your husband.I wish him a speedy recovery and no repercussions.We followed all the rules too.(until I was traumatized that my family couldn't visit me).There is very little testing done now,people act like there was never any danger.Unfortunately,I think it will come back by the end of the summer.All my kids' families have had it,only my daughter(she works in the lab where the tests are done)and the two of us have not been infected.<br />I believe your grandson will love the gift.There is nothing more beautiful in the world than a beautiful relationship with grandchildren.I have too three great grandchildren(5,4 and 1,5years)...with them the relationship has yet to be built.<br />Have a wonderful weekend <br />EvaEva H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07784575356266232097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-87939442235888201872022-06-24T09:41:05.885-04:002022-06-24T09:41:05.885-04:00Hi Carol! So sorry to hear about your husband. Pra...Hi Carol! So sorry to hear about your husband. Praying he will get through this quickly and without lasting effects and that you will stay Covid-free! Just FYI, as a nurse I can tell you that germs will survive in warmer, rather than colder environments. It’s why we have more sicknesses in the winter. Everyone gathers inside in close quarters with the heat on and it’s a perfect recipe for spreading germs. My humble suggestion is to close those windows and crank up that air conditioning! (There’s a reason why Operating Rooms are freezing!) Anyway, just a little observation from your post. Also, as always, your stitching and finishing is superb! Thanks for sharing your life with us! I feel like you are an old friend!❤️Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-37591390501611103122022-06-24T09:13:09.916-04:002022-06-24T09:13:09.916-04:00I am so glad Tim is getting better and almost over...I am so glad Tim is getting better and almost over it. I continue to pray for both of you. IT IS NO JOKE EVERYONE. MY BROTHER JUST LEFT ICU THIS WEEK. THE DOCTOR TOLD HIM IF MY MOM HAD NOT TAKEN HIM TO THE HOSPITAL, HE MAY HAVE DIED.<br />Love your patriotic finishes Carol!<br />I am STILL fearful of the zipper. Do you know I never did zippers in school? We did buttons! Unless this memory is that bad!!<br />Oh the Toy Story figurines. Such memories. :) :) :)Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601483236926246196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-92216879947015162632022-06-24T09:04:22.407-04:002022-06-24T09:04:22.407-04:00Carol, your patriotic finishes are beautiful espec...Carol, your patriotic finishes are beautiful especially the eagle snippet from the Madame Chantilly chart. What a great idea to stitch snippets! Love the pouch you created for your grandson. I am sorry that Tim has come down with Covid. I am praying he is beginning to feel better each and every day; also praying that you escape capture. What gorgeous cloud pictures you shared! Thinking of you.Robin in Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963664770288800348noreply@blogger.com