A Beautiful Summer Day

Today is just a gorgeous summer day, just PERFECT weather. No humidity, a slight breeze, and temp's in the upper 70's. I managed to get some stitching done this week, despite the nasty heat and humidity of last weekend. We did buy a air conditioner for our bedroom, so that helped some. What a relief to have the humidity gone for awhile though.

I finished my American Soldier Memorial Project, and here it is. Andrew was from Wiscasset Maine, my home state. He was just 19 years old when he was killed in Afghanistan. I have spoken with his mother, and she told me how proud she and her husband are of their son. He was killed while providing cover fire so that some of his fellow soldiers could get away safely. He was wounded, and hit in the back with shrapnel, but kept firing until his gun had no more ammunition. He was a true hero, and was awarded the Silver Star. If you would like to see Andrew, and read about him, this site has articles about him

Click Here To see Andrew

I think I will stitch another piece soon, as I have gotten such satisfaction doing this one. I framed it simply, in a black frame. I will be mailing it to his mother next week. I sure hope she likes it.

And here is a picture of Andrew R. Small




Here is my progress on New England Sampler this week. I just love the colors. It will take me awhile to get it finished, but it sure will be worth it.


Have a great weekend.

Nikki

Monday again

The beginning of the week was hectic at work, and I was so glad to get home tonight. I have been scanning pictures from my kid's old photo albums, and saving them on a DMV; then I decided to scrapbook the originals and make a scrapbook for each of my 4 children. I started with Jon, my oldest. I only got the first 2 pages of the book done tonight, but eventually I will get them all done. I am going to include things like their hospital ID bracelet's, cards, and momentos like that. Here are my first 2 pages for Jon.



I worked some more on the Memorial for the Soldier killed in Iraq who is from my state. Here is my progress on that.



LOOK what I got with a 50% off coupon at AC Moore today!!!! A set of some of the DMC color variations. I can't wait to try them, and see how they compare to some of the overdyes.


Have a nice Monday evening.

Nikki

The Sun.........I SEE THE SUN !!!

Well, the whole weekend wasn't a wash out. This morning I see the sun is out, so maybe I will be in a better mood today. Yesterday I got NO stitching done. I was just in a "Blue Funk" or something, and I slept and slept. I guess I needed it maybe? Anyway, today I got up bright and early, and framed a piece that I finished stitching a while back. It is called Perennial Border by The Drawn Thread. This is a frame I found at the Goodwill, and recycled it. I think it is the perfect size. I will hang it in my bedroom, and it will be just perfect in there. It looks crooked in the frame in the picture, but it really isn't.


Here's hoping I can get some stitching in today between loads of laundry. LOL

Enjoy your Sunday.

Nikki