10 for $1.00

My progress with "Windowsill Birdhouses" so far.

                         

An afternoon of good light brought me to this place.

I started this 2 nights ago since the light in my corner of the livingroom suuucks and working on either of my larger pieces is impossible at the moment.

 Especially hampered by the stitchery on black aida!

I'm hoping Santa can see his way ")  to bringing me a magnifier and lamp.

my apologies for the blur

I should have this finished tonight.

Any ideas as to what it will become?

Finally, I'll leave you with this little ditty.

Do you remember WOOLCO, the department store? 

My Mom was a divisional supervisor back in the 70's/80's.

I found this in amongst some skeins of floss and thought you might get a kick out of it!

Can you imagine being able to pay that nowadays?!

Do pop over and see all the lovelies @  Serendipitous Stitching Advent Calendar Hop

until next time,

HAPPY STITCHING  ")

Finishes!

For my son,

  "GRUMPY CAT"!

What a mug on this kitty ")

Another finish for a dear friend, must mount it and send it off by tomorrow!

and I've got coasters to press and wrap, cookies to start baking,

a suite to clean and a Christmas concert Thursday evening!

Guess I'd better get my butt in gear ")

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Check out the ADVENT CALENDAR HOP at Serendipitous Stitching

for some lovely seasonal inspirations.

Until next time,

HAPPY STITCHING ")

ADVENT CALENDAR BLOG HOP

Today is my stop on 

Serendipitous Stitching's Advent Calendar Blog Hop,

Thank you Jo for hosting this festive gathering of cross stitchers.

This jolly little man of snow is "Mr. Frostickles"

There's a topic of discussion each year as well. This holiday season we're asking

"What's the Best Present You've Ever Received?"

It can be at any time in your life and from anyone.

Mine was a special soft sculpture doll I named Cathy.

 It was a gift my Mom busily stitched while I was at school.

Cathy came to me with a pink flannel nightie covered in tiny rose buds,

a dress, 2 pinafores and 2 pairs of bloomers! She had an embroidered face, long black wool hair done up in braids and bangs. I remember taking her everywhere and that's probably why Cindy,

 our beagle (who was extremely jealous), chewed her to bits one day!

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Join us right up until Christmas and see all the lovely cross stitch this hop has to offer.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

VMSS Giveaway Day 23 & Upcoming Blog Hop

On the 23rd Day of 

Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe Giveaway

Santa Nancy is letting you decide and choose your gift,

floss, fabric, trims it's up to you!

Starting December 1st I would like to invite you to

Serendipitous Stitching's Advent Calendar Blog Hop

A showcase of cross stitched Christmas and seasonal designs from around the world.

My day is December 2nd, I hope to see you there.

HAPPY STITCHING  :)