I'm so excited!!!

If any of you who read this blog are doing WW online, they've added a new format to the community boards that is much like Facebook! You can add your pic, request friends, and you even have a wall people can post on!!! Here is my page link if you want to add me as a friend, and help me find you too!!




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Never Forget....

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Friday Finish!!

OK, this is a finish from LAST week, but it's still a finish, lol. JOY is a SanMan Originals and was stitched on white opalescent fabby. I really like this piece, but admit I was a bit sick of the pink color, haha!

Also, thanks so much for the prayers and well wishes for my Granny. She is at home now, and we are now just playing the waiting game to make sure her new blood pressure meds are the correct dosage! Have a great weekend all!

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Update and news....

Hi All,
Sorry I haven't posted this week. It's been crazy! Lots of OT, and my Granny was taken to the hospital! She was having spells of blacking out, then afterward feeling clammy and just wiped out. She is OK now, and hopefully will be released from the hospital tomorrow. It turned out to be a blood pressure/heart rate issue, so thank God that's all it was. She is a strong little lady, and I love her very much! I hope to get back to "the norm" next week. Thanks for hanging in there with me!

P.S. I did have a finish this week and took a pic...just haven't had time to post it. JOY, a SanMan Originals finish. It's very pretty. Sandy did a good job on this design!!


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Finally Friday!!

Hi All,

It's FRIDAY!!! It actually IS my Friday this week. I am on night shift Friday night but then OFF the weekend, whoo hoo! Just a quick note to say hello, happy stitching, and check out Jan's blog! She has a contest for her 1st design release there too! Have a great weekend!

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Connie B

Happy Wednesday!

Hi All!

It's Wednesday night about 11:15, and I am staying up late so that I can sleep tomorrow. Two night shifts ahead of me, but then off for the weekend, whoo hoo!

I attached the TINY yellow buttons to my LK piece. It really does make all the difference! I also noticed a boo boo in the pattern, but not until it was complete, so I'm not going to change it now.

I really wanted to stitch tonight, but I don't have good lighting in the living room, so would have to grab my "daylight" lamp from the craft room and I'm not sure it's worth it right now, lol.

Well, hope all of you are well. I better run...chat more later!




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WIP and a FINISH!!!!

Still working on Magic Hat, SanMan Originals. Finished the snowman, now on to the two gingerbread men! I am working this one into the other two or three pieces as a fill in. I'll have it done by Christmas, I hope, LOL.




Finally, a FINISH!! I still have to attach the TINY yellow buttons to the pink panties and then it will be offically done. I don't have any idea how I am going to finish this piece...frame? pillow? no sew cube? Any suggestions?
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Happy Sunday!!

Hello all! I FINALLY have a finish...believe it or not. I stitched up a Lizzie Kate piece and will post a pic on Tuesday. I am working day shift today and tomorrow and will not be home after work so no time to post! Please come back and see the LK finish! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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Back from vacation....

Hello peeps! I'm back from Nags Head, from a much needed vacation. I DID stitch a bit while gone, but haven't taken any pics yet. I am beginning night shift for 3 nites so I won't take any pics until Tuesday. I worked on the birth sampler (my long standing WIP) and started a Lizzie Kate piece too. Come back on Tuesday afternoon/night for progress pics!! Have a great weekend all!

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WIP update!!

Hello! I know...I'm horrible, I admit it. I have been SO bad about blogging and stitching the past few months. I THINK I have found my stitching mojo again, so here's a little WIP update on my Sanman Originals Magic Hat. I am finished with the little snowman, now on to the gingerbread men!! I am taking this piece on vacation with me next week, so maybe you'll see some more progress.

Have a great weekend all!

Off the Wagon....

Hi Peeps! Sorry to say that I have offically fallen off the stitching wagon! I haven't stitched for a couple months now. I did pick up my baby sampler for about 30 minutes the other day. I will post a pic of the progress later in the week. I've been so consumed with my exercise and weight loss that I've only been blogging on that side of life. Hope you all are well, and someone throw me some mojo!!!!

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Sorry I haven't been around....

I've been sooooooo caught up in my weight loss journey, cooking, and blogging, that I haven't had much stitching time. I need to pick it up though, still have a baby sampler to get done and the baby will be here in about a month!!! I won't finish before the baby is born, but hopefully soon after. I will post progress pics as soon as I get time to stitch again! Not enough time in the day!! Take care all!



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UPDATE

I have decided to create another blog just for my weight loss and cooking chat. I know it really gets old when you aren't one interested in such topics and always coming to a stitching blog or other specific type blog and getting pics of food, recipes, etc. You are all welcome to come on over and visit anytime. I will DEFINITALY still be blogging about stitching stuff too, so don't worry. OK, back to the other blog to try and finish setting it up. Here's the link, Losing It.

Chat more later!


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Snow Day Monday!!

Wow, it actually snowed!! I couldn't believe it when I woke up at 3:30am and looked out to see everything covered in beautiful white snow! Enjoy these pics!!

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Rainy Day Sunday....bleh...

It's a VERY cold and rainy day, here in NC. I am sitting on the couch watching pre-race coverage on Fox. I love NASCAR, and CARL EDWARDS rocks!! Anywhoo, I think I may actally start sharing my cooking journey with you all too. I am cooking A LOT more now that I am eating more healthy, and for me, it's always fun to try new recipes!! Today I just had leftovers, so nothing exciting, but I am thinking about a casserole or chili sometime this week. I'm waiting on my Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown casserole dishes to come in and I'll be all set. Well, back to Nascar coverage. Have a great day all!



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I have been honored by Nancy for the "Fabulous Blog" award.

Nancy thank you for the honor.

My 5 favorite things are:

Stitching, of course......
Cooking!!
Spending time with my sorority sisters....
Spending time with family....
Going to movies!!

My next project will be to choose 5 "bloggers" that I will tag from many wonderful blogs on the Internet. It will be VERY hard to choose!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I am in SC visiting my Aunt Carolyn on this X and O day. We arrived yesterday, unpacked the car, and went shopping! I bought some more workout pants, and a watter bottle with Susan Komen Breast Cancer Logo on it. I'm a sucker for any breast cancer attire, or products. Anything to help find a cure! Anywhoo...we are heading out for breakfast soon, and then more shopping. I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day, and happy stitching!


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Happy Saturday!!

Hi All,

Just a quick note to say hello! Hope you all are well and getting lots of stitching done! I have been a little slack in that department lately!! I really need to get on the stick! Have a great weekend!

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Connie B

In honor of Kay Yow, NC State Women's Basketball Coach, who lost her battle with breast cancer. May we soon find a cure!

Gotta Love it....

I found this post from an online Weight Watchers member, and just had to chuckle!!

If you bite it, write it.
If you drink it, ink it.
If you snack it, track it.
If you nibble it, scribble it.
If you steal it, reveal it.
If you hog it, log it.
If you grab it, blab it.
If you indulge it, divulge it.
If you lick it, Bic it.
Grab your pencil before your utensil!
ONLY journal on the days you want to lose weight!!

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Weighing In.....

Another week down, and I've lost another 2.1 lbs!! Sorry no stitchy news updates. I haven't had time this week to stitch! Hopefully I can get some in this weekend b/c that baby sampler isn't going to finish itself!!

All for now!
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Another 2.2 lbs down! Yahoo!

There may be snow on the ground here tomorrow! It's certainly been cold enough for it lately. I have to work day shift the next two days, so may have to get DH to drive me.

No stitching today. I spent the biggest part of the day doing laundry. In fact, there's a load in the washer and dryer right now!
Nothing else going on here, so I'll check in later!

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How much longer??

Hello Everybody! It's early Saturday morning, and I'm still here at work. The clock has stopped, I'm convinced, but I don't have too much longer before I can go home and snuggle into a warm bed! Unfortunately, I will be right back here tonight, YUCK!

I did manage to get a few stitches in while it was slow. It's easiest to work on the border while at work because I don't have to keep stopping and counting all the time. I will post a progress pic in a couple days.

Well, STAY WARM and safe!

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Happy Dancin'.....

FINALLY!! We got the insurance check (from our break in) and I am posting for the first time from my new laptop! I haven't stitched in about a week, but I wanted to go ahead and post the 2 finishes I've mentioned. Enjoy!

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Happy Saturday!!

First up, weight loss....

I'm down 7.2 lbs since Jan 1st! Things are going really well, cooking a lot, and exercising a little. This week I plan to bump that up some more. YEAH!

Good news! The insurance company sent out a check a couple days ago for our items stolen in our breakin!!! Hopefully we'll have it by Monday, and I can order my new laptop Monday night!!! Whoo hooo! I can hardly wait!

Well, gotta run.



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Any resolutions out there???

Hi All,

It's that time of year again....the whole new year new me!! I've lost a few pounds already since Jan. 1st, and will weigh again on Saturday. Wish me luck!!

Still waiting on the insurance company, in regards to our break in. Living without my own laptop is the pits! I never realized how much I was on the darn thing 'till I didn't have one!! We are hoping *crosses fingers* to hear from the insurance people this week.

Stitching? Did you ask if I was stitching? Well....I haven't for the past few days, but am planning on trying to get some stitches in tonight. I am still working on the birth sampler for Jenn.

All for now! Toodles!





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