As Time Goes On

Time passes so quickly...and yet can

drag on at the same time.

 How can that be?  

I've survived the Covid-19 Pandemic, at

least so far. Fully vaccinated and hoping

things continue to improve.

We were so bored in February, that I made

a King Cake and we celebrated Mardi Gras!

We survived the 17- year cicada invasion.

This photo was taken at my in-laws' house.

We didn't actually have any of these guys

at our own home, and I'm ok with that. 

The noise was deafening!

We've enjoyed some beautiful weather, 

sunsets, and some scorching heat too.

Always enjoy seeing some wildlife when

we're out and about. I believe this is a heron.

There's been some stitching...

and some day trips.  Above is the 

Marblehead Light House on Lake Erie.

It's one of our favorite scenic places 

to visit.

It's so pleasant to listen to the waves and

watch the boats sail (or zoom) by!

And I am still journaling away in my little

English A6 Planner from Hobonichi.  In June,

I traced fifties fashion drawings (to keep

the originals intact) that my mom

did in high school.  I cut them out and put 

them in my journal. Lots of hats and gloves, 

and tiny waists!

Still recording weather, drawing my coffee cups,

and noting the activities of each day, whether

momentous or mundane.

I hope you are keeping well, getting

back to 'normal' (whatever that may be)

and getting time to be creative.

You can see more of my journals on Instagram

www.instagram.com/dbcarey_2000

 

Drawing and Stitching Friday Smiles

A Smurf and Funshine Bear,

Counted Cross-stitch Pin Keeps,

Quilted Flag,

Watercolors and highlighters,

and a Star Trek toy phaser!

They all make me smile...

I am a bit of a Sci Fi geek.

What makes you smile?

Visit A Stitch in Time for

more smiles. 

A Few Flags

Happy Flag Day to all

in the United States! My friend

Elizabeth has an interesting post over

on her blog Altered Book Lover about

Flag Day, June 14th.

A flag-inspired quilt...with a wreath of flowers

instead of stars...

A little red, white and blue for remembrance

of patriotic holidays. July 4th will be here

before we know it. In the season of

picnics and fireworks, let's remember

 the sacrifices of our veterans, and the 

high price that has been paid for our freedom.

I am grateful for the symbolism of the flag

and all that it represents.

Red, White and Blue

Happy Independence Day to the

United States of America!

A patriotic pin keep that I created by 

combining motifs from at least four sources.

Counted cross-stitch on linen...

I like how it turned out.

I wish I had dated this quilted flag wall-hanging

on the back. I think it's at least 20 years old.

I like the flower applique instead of stars...

I stitched the red, white and blue felt star

with beads and buttons this June, when

I got an itch to stitch!

Everyone uses an old pop crate to 

decorate with, right?  It makes a fun place

to put the arrangement. I love old books,

stitching, glass and canning jars. 

Many in the U.S. will be enjoying a long

weekend and celebrating with picnics,

barbecues, and fireworks.  May we remember

the holiday with thankfulness for our 

freedom, and appreciation to our

 veterans who have given so much.

Index Card Art

Index Card Art

Cherish the moments with friends

and family this week!

Cross Stitch Halloween

Halloween cross-stitch designs from

The Prairie Schooler, Book No. 181.

I painted the grapevine wreath

 black and dusted it with black glitter.

I may never get all of the black glitter

swept up in the spare bedroom...

I swept, I used masking tape to collect

the bits that wouldn't sweep up. Now I

remember why I don't usually use glitter.

The kids will probably wonder if 

there are bed bugs next time they visit!

How's that for scary?!!

I did use paper underneath when I 

sprinkled the glitter, honest. It still 

went everywhere...

I heard that Prairie Schooler designs is

 closing up shop, and so I ordered

several of their patterns. They are easy

because they don't have half-stitches,

and are often in a square format.  I think

the 'angel-skull headstone' is my 

favorite on this wreath.

"Of course I can drive a (broom) stick"

was finished into a pincushion. Pretty

happy with the results...

The 'ghosty' version of

Pumpkin Jack is hangin' around nearby.

I stitched the wreath designs on 11 count cream

Aida fabric, so they were easy to see to stitch.

They are mounted on cardboard, with some

frayed black fabric as backing. The pattern

called for black felt for backing, but I used

what I had on hand.

Linking up with 

Bleubeard and Elizabeth's

T Tuesday party,

where you never know what

we will chat about...but there

is always a beverage involved.

Mine is mocha, because 

chocolate for breakfast is

cool.  Right?!

Tree Trimmings

Sharing some stitched ornaments on our

Christmas tree...

I love making little ornaments, usually

at least one each year.  The

tree is getting pretty full, and that's

the way I think it should be!

Several years ago I started making

ornaments in primarily red and white.

We have an eclectic assortment of

glass balls, country style, cross-stitched,

crocheted, and hand-made ornaments

from artistic friends.  And of course the

traditional homemade ornaments that

my children's kindergarten teacher made

with their photos on them. Where, oh where

did those little children go?!

All grown up...

Well yes, I do like some pink with

my red and white...

A lot of Santas make an appearance 

every year.

Linking up with the T Tuesday party

over at Elizabeth's.  Here is my

Santa mug and its contents:

 green tea with lemon and ginseng.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

It's almost Christmas!

Counted Cross Stitch Greetings

The Luck of the Irish 

to you!

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