tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post8603760509297244366..comments2024-03-28T15:58:11.026-04:00Comments on Stitching Dreams: The end of a month like no other...Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-63438619478319461082020-08-06T13:52:00.378-04:002020-08-06T13:52:00.378-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.John Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113926153617225635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-23364528204976621592020-04-14T20:37:18.975-04:002020-04-14T20:37:18.975-04:00Hi Carol, as always such a lovely post. You expre...Hi Carol, as always such a lovely post. You expressed what so many of us have been feeling. But, we are so lucky to have our stitching and our blogging and each other, aren't we? Your two finishes are exquisite as always and the Be Happy, Humble and Kind is so true for this time. I have only recently found Punch Needle and Primitive Stitching magazine but I am so glad that I did as it is a real treat - such gorgeous designs. Oh dear, re your "river" and what a shame about it ruining your landscaping. Re my grocery shopping, we have a well-stocked pantry and fridge and freezer but like everyone else, I cannot always get the specific items I want at the supermarket. And, as I am trying to go to the supermarket as rarely as possible, I am learning to do without. Thank you for the recipes, I will have to give them a try. As for my comfort food - I do so love the classic English winter dishes - tuna patties, tuna mornay, rissoles with mashed potatos, soups and casseroles. Those dishes from my childhood. Look after yourself, my dear. Love from Australia.Kaisievichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466159839339896483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-3694895624291964202020-04-14T10:39:25.792-04:002020-04-14T10:39:25.792-04:00Popped in from a mutual friends blog, it's alw...Popped in from a mutual friends blog, it's always nice to meet new blog friends. Lovely stitching. I understand what you mean about flitting from one thing to another. I sit down to the computer with something specific to do, loose track do something else. Get up and realized I never did what I sat down to do. I've been reading far more news than normal. I rarely watch, enjoy reading it more, and somehow it seems less in your face. Stay well and stitch on.Sandyhttps://4ccccs.blogspot.com/2020/04/easter-brickyard-be-responsible-stay.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-38493885991507871832020-04-12T10:21:07.877-04:002020-04-12T10:21:07.877-04:00Very beautiful stitching, Carol! That design by Br...Very beautiful stitching, Carol! That design by Brenda is so lovely, I wonder why I don't have stitch that so far...<br />The bird ornament is so pretty.<br /><br />Hope you and your family are doing well. Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478087606113203160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-91778245871922969522020-04-08T07:59:44.184-04:002020-04-08T07:59:44.184-04:00Your finishes are so lovely, and so refreshing to ...Your finishes are so lovely, and so refreshing to look at! A breath os spring! Sorry about all that flooding on your property -- at least your house is dry! Comfort food. I'm not sure what mine is. There could be so many different categories. lol! Chocolate? Macaroni and cheese? Split pea soup? Good question! Hang in there! These are hard times indeed.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646028248366805686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-79110761870051788762020-04-07T15:27:56.435-04:002020-04-07T15:27:56.435-04:00Hi Carol - just thought I’d check in on you today,...Hi Carol - just thought I’d check in on you today, say “Hi” and ask how everyone is getting along during this truly unusual time in everyone’s lives! I truly hope you are doing well - lots of time to stitch, that’s true for all of us - and taking care of yourself and your husband. How are your sons doing? How is your Mom doing and your husband’s parents? Truly a difficult time for all! and like nothing any of us have ever even remotely experienced before. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers - all the best to you!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379928851501159312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-13049142633367322602020-04-05T22:17:03.070-04:002020-04-05T22:17:03.070-04:00No need to apologize Carol, I think we are all jus...No need to apologize Carol, I think we are all just doing the best we can and I know my best is NOT my best! Stitching does seem to be a huge comfort to me. I hope all is well with your mother. It must be a worry for you. Love the stitching as usual! Take care , we still go to the grocery store trying to make it only once a week. Yes, flour is gone here too. Odd, I think! A nice warm soft chocolate chip cookie makes my day. Unfortunately that has to be a very rare pleasure for me!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292519625560497199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-12643258857461772272020-04-05T16:52:00.517-04:002020-04-05T16:52:00.517-04:00Hi Carol. Your Robin finish is the prettiest. Comf...Hi Carol. Your Robin finish is the prettiest. Comfort food for me is a beef stew that my dad made and that I now make. Since I'm the only one here at home now, I have leftovers. Something with Mac n cheese or mashed potatoes is a comfort to me. I see I'm getting really behind on commenting on blogs! I have my grocery shopping down to once a week and I have quit stressing over toilet paper, haha! Take care.An Arizona Stitcher Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491260426520122518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-4598224151800631182020-04-05T07:49:33.847-04:002020-04-05T07:49:33.847-04:00Your stitching and finishing is beautiful as alway...Your stitching and finishing is beautiful as always. So sorry to read that your new landscaping was ruined. I pray that you are able to find comfort and peace during this unsettling time. We are both essential workers so most of our routine is the same. My husband works at the grocery store we he is doing the shopping when things we need come in. Luckily we have always been the type to buy extras when things so on sale, so our pantry is usually pretty well stocked. <br /><br />Chocolate is the best comfort food ever!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052334274494292848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-83337057186036203432020-04-05T07:41:38.944-04:002020-04-05T07:41:38.944-04:00Hi Carol,
I hope you're holding up okay :) For...Hi Carol,<br />I hope you're holding up okay :) For me, times just flies byy recently...I'm still working my full schedule (but from home) and also taking care of my grandma (who's 88 and her care takers are not coming in right now) and shopping for two more elderly people. There's so much to do and with working from home, it feels like work and time off just flow into each other and they day goes by so fast - I'm really looking forward to Easter and a couple quiet days.<br />I hope your son is right, and we'll all stay on the same side in this crisis...it would be terrible if we started gettng at each other's throats, too!<br /><br />Your stitching is lovely, I especially like the robin with its eggs and all the nice, soft colours.<br /><br />My favourite comfort food is probably pasta. I love pasta in all kinds of variations - with meat, with tomato sauce, lasagna, all of it! I could probably eat it every day for weeks on end. I'm trying to not have it too often, though.Leonore Wintererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681857834221038780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-30376267298081008012020-04-04T20:27:57.146-04:002020-04-04T20:27:57.146-04:00Hang in there Carol! It is hard for sure, but you ...Hang in there Carol! It is hard for sure, but you will find a new “normal.” Our has come here in week four of work from home and week three of school from home. I am probably spending too much time on my iPad, eating too much, and letting the kids veg a little too much, but I am also giving us all grace to get through this in the way that works for us. Hopefully you’ve had some nice spring weather this week, which I know lifted out moods here. I just love to see the flowers blooming and the trees budding, it gives me hope for better times ahead. I absolutely love the blue eggs and trim on your newest stitch! It is so pretty. Sorry to hear about the damage the rain does to your yard. We have a low spot too and a river when it rains hard. One of the neighborhood drains is at the back of our yard. Well, now on to your question. I think my comfort food is potatoes - either mashed or baked. I’ve always loved them and my mom makes the best mashed potatoes, always from scratch. She usually made me a baked potato as a kid when I had a bad cold, and I still love them today! We routinely eat them for dinner at our house! Hope you have a nice Sunday and look forward to your next post! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011158260769958981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-21070469665200784192020-04-04T14:23:13.882-04:002020-04-04T14:23:13.882-04:00Beautiful color you picked for the eggs, Carol. I...Beautiful color you picked for the eggs, Carol. I've been finishing some of my stitching finishes, trying out different sewing and quilting projects, and trying acrylic pour painting. Several days a week I take the dog to the park for a good long walk. That makes us both happy.Karen Motsingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129539417249728594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-12128634977399253902020-04-04T09:19:18.962-04:002020-04-04T09:19:18.962-04:00Carol, I think you might now by now that RJ and I ...Carol, I think you might now by now that RJ and I just love anything by Brenda Gervais, and how on earth did I miss this pattern? I love it and the beautiful colors. Love the sentiment and all those sweet bees. 40 ct newcastle is my favorite but I am unfamiliar with the woodlot color. It's very pretty. <br />Another favorite of mine is birds and how sweet is that robin!! Now, I'm going to have to purchase the magazine!! So sweet!! <br />I recently said to someone that I flit from one thing to another and not accomplishing much, other than baking!!! I have been baking up a storm!! One thing I made is banana muffins with crumb topping that was soo good. I'll have to try your recipe now too, it sounds healthier with the carrots!! <br />WE had a huge thunder storm last Sat with a small amt of rain but lots of thunder in the morning. It was very spooky as it came up so fast. You really got hit with the rain!! <br />My favorite comfort food is homemade bread and homemade soup. When I was growing up that was our Sat night dinner most every week. Mom made the best soups and the warm bread with butter was my favorite part of the meal. I was so fortunate to have a Mom who loved to cook and bake. <br />Stay well. MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352862154860070329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-27191435502383523192020-04-03T15:44:05.705-04:002020-04-03T15:44:05.705-04:00Happy, humble and kind just squeals 'Carol'...Happy, humble and kind just squeals 'Carol', it is so perfect for you and such a pretty finish.<br />A sweet ornament, I really must get some 40ct and give it a try.<br />My comfort food is cashew nuts or chocolate.<br />Take care my friend xJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-35118119262891190192020-04-02T22:39:45.808-04:002020-04-02T22:39:45.808-04:00I love Be Happy, Humble, and Kinda very good senti...I love Be Happy, Humble, and Kinda very good sentiment in these crazy times. Glad to hear that you are managing to get thru this craziness and I hope that it will end soon. My daughter is essential (unfortunately) and she is doing some of the shopping while she is out. The bulk of the shopping is being done thru InstaCart and being delivered to our driveway where everything gets wiped down before entering the house. <br /><br />My favorite comfort food is probably mac and cheese or else potato chips! Faith...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03976453272696296938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-28701732316475625262020-04-02T22:20:34.664-04:002020-04-02T22:20:34.664-04:00Beautiful stitching! I love the robin design.
...Beautiful stitching! I love the robin design. <br /><br />I've been feeling very much like you. Both my hubby and I are considered "essential" employees and are still working. My office is closed to the public but hubby is out and about as his job requires him to do service calls at hospitals, nursing homes, doctor offices, schools, etc. <br /><br />Grocery shopping is so difficult here. Most of the stores have long lines of customers waiting to get in as soon as the doors open and then they all panic buy so much that the shelves are bare within a couple hours. Stores have started limiting the number of customers in the store at one time as well as only 1 person per cart. The few stores still doing the online ordering either don't have the items we need or it's at least a week before our order will be ready. And, yes, in addition to no toilet paper, cleaning products, milk or eggs, I still haven't been able to buy flour. I keep wondering when I'll be able to get the basic groceries.<br /><br />As if we didn't already have enough stress and anxiety from this pandemic, we had severe storms with tornadoes last Saturday. My area received hail damage and heavy rain but there were 4 tornadoes in the surrounding area. Sorry that you had damage from the flooding.<br /><br />My favorite comfort food, in addition to sweets and chocolate, is real mashed potatoes like my Grandma always made.<br /><br />Hang in there, dear friend!<br /> Pam in ILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699986749730800604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-33056257639816698742020-04-02T16:24:57.871-04:002020-04-02T16:24:57.871-04:00The sampler is lovely, I like the muted colours. ...The sampler is lovely, I like the muted colours. The Robin is a great Easter finish, much bigger than our robins here.<br />Our supermarkets are returning to normal although some prices have risen.<br />I also try to avoid the news, but that is because our leaders make me want to throw something at the TV. Scotland and New Zealand have wonderful First Ministers, I feel like emigrating!Jo who can't think of a clever nicknamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663450738390351663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-88153164466549862752020-04-02T14:00:40.090-04:002020-04-02T14:00:40.090-04:00We are having to think about what day it is when w...We are having to think about what day it is when we get up too, and we have only been at home for just over a week. It's a strange and worrying time for everyone I think. I have days/nights when I think about what's going on more than others, I do try and not look at the news often now.<br />I love both of your stitched pieces, that Robin is really cute:-)<br /><br />Food delivery slots are very hard to come by here in the UK, my daughter has had one booked for 3 weeks for delivery on 9th April. There must be a world wide shortage of flour, it's one of the things missing from our supermarket shelves too, although loo rolls seem to be plentiful now :-)<br /><br />I bet you can guess my comfort :-) Cake! lol. Although I am being very good at not eating it at the moment.<br />Take care and stay safe Carol xxMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-88734034572227463192020-04-02T13:58:49.326-04:002020-04-02T13:58:49.326-04:00Your stitching and finishing are lovely, your baki...Your stitching and finishing are lovely, your baking looks scrumptious, and the rain looks like a lot! But I am sorry to hear you are slightly struggling. It is all so unprecedented and somewhat scary. It sounds like you are doing everything right to stay safe and healthy. It is a very strange time. Thanks for sharing your stitching and your thoughts. We are all in this together and it helps to connect with others. hugs and love to you, Carol!Tricia Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161814449596697705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-25520554397002011772020-04-02T09:51:33.341-04:002020-04-02T09:51:33.341-04:00Dear Carol,
it seems to me that time is running l...Dear Carol, <br />it seems to me that time is running like crazy, too. <br />I wish you all, all the best, get well through this difficult time. <br />I like your two projects very much, you are a real photo artist!!! <br />Take care of yourself, hugs, Jutta Juttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398653842340550573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-5563392159527861842020-04-01T22:04:00.399-04:002020-04-01T22:04:00.399-04:00Oh my March felt the same way. I still have to che...Oh my March felt the same way. I still have to check multiple times a day to see what day it really is. My mom hasn't been out since March 5th other than to take two drives. No getting out of the van while running around though. She is doing okay. I was having a horrible time enjoying stitching. Plus reading things. I just seen a bunch of words. Love your finish. So perfect for right now. Be Happy. The robin is adorable. Love your finish of course. We had a horrible rainy weekend last weekend too. Sorry it did damage to your landscaping. My husband and I are still going to the store. There is no flour around here either. We did finally find TP. How crazy! My favorite food is chocolate of course. But also I love pasta. Any pasta. Please stay healthy and safe. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255369612614393695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-86689984796720539392020-04-01T18:48:18.642-04:002020-04-01T18:48:18.642-04:00Hi Carol! What beautiful finishes you have for us ...Hi Carol! What beautiful finishes you have for us today. I love the colors of the "happy, humble & kind" project, those blues are so very soothing, and the general sentiment is calming. Also, those banana carrot muffins look stunning!! I feel like grabbing one through the screen lol, you are a very accomplished cook indeed.<br /><br />I really understand when you say that you can't focus on much of anything and that you have a general sense of unease, and also that watching shows and movies of people doing mundane things looks surreal now... I hope we find a way to cope with this pandemic soon. For now it's good that we have our stitching, as you say, to make the waiting more bearable.<br /><br />To answer your question, my comfort food is pizza :) It reminds me of carefree childhood, road trips, movie nights and time spent with friends. What could be better?<br /><br />Take care Carol, I hope you find some comfort stitching and that next time you post we'll have more answers about this virus. Until then, keep safe! Sending you a big hug. Robin.Robin Wyldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689914083901616142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-80044774729502270262020-04-01T14:26:08.762-04:002020-04-01T14:26:08.762-04:00En France nous entamons la 3ème semaine de confine...En France nous entamons la 3ème semaine de confinement. Comme vous je me perds dans les jours mais ça n'est pas important.. Je me dis que c'est tous les jours dimanche.. ! Nous respectons les consignes pour que cette pandémie cesse rapidement, pour les courses alimentaires nous faisons également par le internet et récupérons le tout au drive et nous allons aussi à la petite épicerie de notre village. Il y a ici aussi pénurie de farine, beaucoup de personnes se sont remises à faire leur pain et des gâteaux en tous genre. Je suis entièrement d'accord avec ce que dit votre fils. C'est bien la première fois sur terre que le monde entier est embarquer sur la même galère et que nous allons tous dans le même sens.<br />Quel régal pour les yeux vos ouvrages. J'adore les deux, de jolies couleurs qui font du bien en ce moment. Nous avons des rouge-gorges dans le jardin, ils viennent manger les graines de nos poules lorsqu'elles sont en promenade dans le jardin. Je les laisse toujours en liberté, elles rentrent dans le poulailler pour pondre et le soir pour dormir à l'abri. <br />Mon aliment préféré, ça va être difficile j'en ai plus d'un que j'aime..... Le bon pain j'adore ça, le fromage (nous en avons beaucoup en France...) les légumes et les fruits... La viande passe de plus en plus difficilement, même si elle est très très cuite... Il en faut pour le fer notamment, aussi je me force à en manger une fois par semaine le reste du temps je fais seulement avec les légumes.<br />Prenez soin de vous et de vos proches.<br />Amitiés de France,<br />Christel<br />http//toilesetfils.blogspot.comChristelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809610132454518380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-66115760418254900592020-04-01T11:58:19.761-04:002020-04-01T11:58:19.761-04:00Greetings from Idaho!
We had the drudgery of the ...Greetings from Idaho!<br /><br />We had the drudgery of the stay-home order interrupted just after six o’clock last night when a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit! The epicenter was near where my mom lives in central Idaho. I was sitting on my loveseat and it felt bouncy and fun like a waterbed. My husband shouted, hurry, we all need to get outside! Quickly! I shouted back, “I can’t move quickly!” And I pointed to my crutches. Haha! By the time I got out of my reclining seat and on the crutches it was over.<br /><br />I was 10 when the violent Borah Peak earthquake rocked our town, so this wasn’t my first earthquake. Even the mild ones can be scary, though, because you don’t know how long they’re going to last or how bad they’re going to get. This one wasn’t bad, and I called my mom and she is fine.<br /><br />Hearing everyone’s frustration at the stay-home orders is, believe it or not, somewhat validating for me. This has been my reality since surgery in December. I’ve learned to be patient and just accept it, and try to look for the bright spots such as having more time to stitch. Now that I’m able to finally get out more, I’m being ordered to stay home! Haha.<br /><br />I hear you on the flour! My son lucked out and found 20# at Walmart so I shared half with a friend. When I heard another friend had none, I lucked out and found some at Whole Foods and picked up 10# for her. We did the drive-by delivery with each friend, leaving it at their doorsteps. I miss seeing friends in person.<br /><br />Love your stitches/finishes. I especially like how you stitch with overdyed, variegated flosses. I can tell you don’t go back and forth but stitch in a more randomized pattern so you don’t get such a “stripey” effect. Looks good! <br /><br />My favorite comfort food? Toss up between homemade bread—any kind—and good, homemade cinnamon rolls. My mom used to make all our bread. My dad bought some giant green plastic pig feeding bins for her because they made the best bread mixing bowls. She could mix up six to eight loaves at a time (use some/freeze some). She gave me her copy of the Tassajara Bread Book, the bread makers’ Bible.<br /><br />So sorry about the flooding and your landscaping. Ugh... that is a lot of work and a lot of money. Ugggh... sorry.<br /><br />Please stay healthy!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456059825889195640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-32442284149920934612020-04-01T09:53:07.479-04:002020-04-01T09:53:07.479-04:00Your robin is a bright light in the day today, Car...Your robin is a bright light in the day today, Carol. Dark and pouring rain here. I hope all of the flowers will be getting a good drink! There is a shortage of flour here, too, especially bread flour. I have noticed the same thing on TV...people hugging when they meet...it seems strange already. Funny how the brain reacts to such things after such a short intense time. Makes us appreciate those simple things like a hug from a friend or stitching together. I would take bread over chocolate any day. How sweet that your dad would bake it. My husband's mom was a super bread maker and luckily he likes to do it, too. Here's hoping April brings some warmer weather and that we can enjoy sitting outside. Stay safe until next time...Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068157564997351663noreply@blogger.com