Geronimo Round Robin .....

I received a box Wednesday from the Bronze Group RR that I participated in with the CQN Group on Yahoo. Felt just like Christmas when I opened it!! I am knocked out by all the work that was done on this swap and I am thrilled to have all these gorgeous blocks as my own. I chose Geronimo as a theme and as you can tell by the photos below, everyone got real creative with their concept regarding him. These are not your average swap blocks as they all are 17" square!

This one was made by Carole ( aka Wippy) from Vail AZ

This one was done by Carroll S in Flagstaff AZ

Julie C in Big Springs TX made this one

Rebecca B's block came from Fort Hood TX

This block was made by Sharon R. She lives in Passadena TX

And this is my block that started it off

If it wasn't enough already, all these goodies were inside... charms, beads, threads, feathers, lots in glorious turquoise. Thanks so much everyone !!!

I wasn't able to post my finished January Take It Further Block here till now. I bought a frame at St Vincents and painted it black. I sashed the block in black to make it fit. I didn't get to do all the stitching that I wanted to but it ended up finished enough. I haven't had time to work much on Feb's TIF but hope to tomorrow.

After a grueling week working the clinical of my class, I finished up yesterday and received my certificate. We were given a corsage and treated to lunch by the nursing facility. I have yet to take the state exam but at least this part is done. I am dead tired and feeling ravenously hungry today!!!! Time for a good catchup.

Here's my little Valentine Girl, Tasha. I need to spend some time with her too.

An Old Favorite Place

Back on line and testing out the system.... more to follow.....
Happy Friday!

Into February ... TIF and "Mo" Coming Home

I got a photo loaded of the block I made for the February TIF Challenge. I picked some threads and embellishments with the color theme but have no clue what to do with the theme question. Again, I'll have to see what I use out of what I pulled from stash and combine it with my thoughts of what I am old enough to remember. I am taking the lead from a few others who are destashing and am using what I have on hand. No purchase neccessary LOL. I even came across a pack of Angelina fiber of what I think is the right color for this. I've not used Angelina before.

As far as January goes, my finished TIF piece can be found by clicking here. This will take you to the "Take It Further Blog" that Debra Spincic set up. I am having a monster time with photo uploading once again but at least I got the photo put up over there.

I am waiting for the "Geronimo" blocks to come home this week. The swap was done through CQN and Carole over at Wippys Place posted Thursday that they are on there way. I can't wait to put them together as I have the perfect place to display them.

The computer will be going in for service. They diagnosed some type of spyware that is playing havoc with everything. Again my apologies for this but I have a list set aside of those of you I need to catch up with and will ASAP.

So heres to another busy week, I'll be doing my clinical which is everyday from 7-3. Hopefully I'll know by weeks end if I get a job out of this.

Till the next time...

A Husband Home Alone is a Scary Thing

Photo from Yahoo Images

I'm not sure what is happening in our home now that I am away during the day. As some of you know my husband and I are working out our life after his retirement. He has taken to reading various newspapers and sports reviews online, which include videos, link clips and downloads.

I have been the keeper of the internet domain at our house for the past 7 years. Dan now believes he is the King of Yahoo and thinks he can navigate YouTube, FoobToob and every site inbetween, all while listening to his favorite Detroit radio station. UP.NET, our Mickey Mouse ISP up here in the woods, must see radiological voltage spikes coming from our connection. Every eve when I get home, I have to do a massive shutdown and reboot, including the reset of the internet modem just to check my email. (I can just about see the sparks shooting from the cable box when I pull in.) Its a risky proposition these days doing anything online. I'm glad he's learning, but it's taking its toll on our old HP. Not to mention the time I allott myself.

Between yesterdays blizzard, my studies and all the usual personal dilemas,
I am barring his arse from the mouse, and am hoping to get caught up on my photos, posts, and replies tomorrow.

Thanks for being patient...

A Little of This and A Little of That...

This is where the TIF block is at. I am up to the right corner now and attaching the sequins to the seam. I did get the pocket sewed on and I am able to stick the image cards in while leaving any given one to overhang.

I added some black beads and thread here and there to help with balancing it out. I know that it is awful flowery and I should have tried harder to give it more of a "Northwoods" feel but this was how it went.

I love silk ribbon embroidery but it does not love me. It was difficult to bring what I envisioned into any form of semblance with the ribbon.

I'm going to go back over the whole block and add a few more stitches to unify and fill. I think this area would benefit by making these 2 pieces more separate, to stand on their own. Not much time left to finish and part of this challenge for me was to finish before the next theme was announced. I've really enjoyed working this block and ruminating about Susan. I will miss it when it's done.

I have loved browsing the blogs and meeting alot of new people.

I wanted to acknowledge and thank Jane for her nomination of me for a Make My Day award. Her blog entitled Nuido-A Students Journey displays her wonderful talent for creating Japanese Embroidery! Thank you, Jane.

My husband was such a good sport this week by coming to class and allowing us to use his face for the grooming lab. All is going well but the studying at night involves as much time as the instruction. 2 more days of classroom and then the following week will be clinical so I am almost through it. I have a pile of my old scrubs to wash and hang and I'm looking forward again to the hands on patient part.

Our garage has a good foot of snow on it and our weather vane is pretty useless as the directionals are buried. We're looking at Sunday having a high of 33 degrees, so welcomed after a solid week of sub zero. The wind was wicked and the sting hit your skin in seconds. Obviously the wood pile has dwindled but the furnace has not come on yet. When I get home, Dan has it quite toasty!

I wanted to share a pic of Felon doing what he does best, "stealing" my side of the bed. He is so humanlike at placing his head on the pillow. He is also quite good at eating from a fork, a real gentleman. All 3 dogs are very adept at eating ice cream from a spoon too... I know, don't gasp that I would allow it. It's sick, I know.

I wanted to share one last photo of my "Bird Lady" that hangs out at the edge of the woods. In summer she holds flowers but now.... She looks like shes dreaming of spring just as I am.

Till the next time...

Images in this post printed from Yahoo Images