Saturday, August 5, 2017

Ready, Set, Finished!!

Happy Saturday from the humid and miserable rancho.  I just want one day that is below 90 degrees and 80% humidity.  I don't think that's too much.  Sad Face.  My hair frizzed out about two weeks ago and no matter how much "de-frizzer" I use...let's just say I've got some halo effect going on...  Thank goodness for ponytails...LOL

I AM FINISHED!!  Yep, finished the last piece for my September class.  I was a little annoyed with myself when I realized that stitching by memory instead of looking at the pattern was not a good idea. One row, just one row. That's how far I was off on the last two strawberries at the bottom.  And how did I happen to notice? That would be when I was adding the backstitch.  Hmmm, how odd that the last bump on the backstitching isn't as large as the first.  Why that would be because I stitched by looking at the other four strawberries, not at the written pattern!!!  After an hour of un-stitching, and 15 minutes re-stitching, done!  I guess I'm a really good stitcher....my tension was nice and tight. Looks great, but hard to frog. LOL


Moses and Daisy are settling in very well.  It is a little weird to seeing a 20 pound dog run and jump on a 100 pound dog, but Moses is so excited to have a friend, I don't think that Daisy scares him that much.  LOL  They play and play and play until they both flop on the ground to take a break.  Ten minutes later, it's back on again. I was sad at the quiet around the house, guess they've taken care of that!

Tomorrow we will be taking my stepson to the airport.  It's about a four hour drive, but at least his plane is leaving at 4 pm and not 4 am.  LOL   It's been a nice visit, but I think he's ready to see his mom.  He'll have a couple of weeks to hang out before school starts.    

I'm trying to decide what to start next.  Do I work with yarn or floss?  Hmmm, I'm thinking floss. I can't imagine having a blanket on my lap right now.  I think I'm more of a winter knitter. LOL I need to finish my Cherry Hill Sampler...but then I've got a quilt to work on, and some sorting to do, and more, and more, and more.  The list is really long.  LOL  

I wish each of you a wonderful Sunday.  Be kind to one another.
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  1. BrigitteAugust 6, 2017 at 12:31 AM

    So great that you finished this lovely piece so much ahead of time. So you could restitch the area where the frog had visited without stressing out about it :)
    Great to read that the two dogs are getting along so well with each other.

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    1. Angela TuckerAugust 6, 2017 at 7:47 AM

      LOL Thank you, Brigitte, for trying to make frogging a positive thing. LOL

      I'm so happy that I'm not breaking up a dog fight every day. And as soon as Moses is neutered, it will be all good. Then I don't have to worry about anything else,either. LOL

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  2. Stitchy Mc Floss August 6, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Goodness, it has been hot in your neck of the woods. Hope things cool off soon. Love your finish. Your stitching is always so perfect. Yes, you should join in a SAL and work with floss....I believe you just might find someone to stitch along with you. :) Glad the two doggies are working out...oh yes, your days of quiet, are long gone my friend. :) I wish you a most wonderful day filled with much joy and many blessings.

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    1. Angela TuckerAugust 6, 2017 at 7:50 AM

      Good morning, Vicki! True story, not a lot of quiet going on around here. LOL And I woke up this morning to NO surprises!! But, considering I was up at midnight letting the dogs in and out, I shouldn't be that happy. LOL

      Perfect? Well, I wouldn't go that far! LOL But it was nice and tight!

      Have an amazing day, friend!

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  3. Rugs and PugsAugust 6, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    Great finish and with at least a month to spare. You go girl!!!
    So happy Moses and Daisy are enjoying their new lives with you and hubby. Lucky pups!
    You probably don't want to hear that it feels like fall here in northern Ohio.
    Happy Sunday :)
    Lauren

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    1. Angela TuckerAugust 7, 2017 at 5:05 AM

      I would love to hear that SOMEONE is enjoying their weather. LOL

      It was 95 degrees in the San Joaquin valley yesterday, and still getting smoke from the fire up by Yosemite. We couldn't even see the mountains.

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  4. Rugs and PugsAugust 6, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Great finish and with at least a month to spare. You go girl!!!
    So happy Moses and Daisy are enjoying their new lives with you and hubby. Lucky pups!
    You probably don't want to hear that it feels like fall here in northern Ohio.
    Happy Sunday :)
    Lauren

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  5. Rugs and PugsAugust 6, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    Have no idea why that published twice!!!

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  6. VickieAugust 6, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    Well your finish looks great Angela. I am so glad to hear your two new dogs are enjoying each other. What a happy home. :D

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    1. Angela TuckerAugust 7, 2017 at 5:03 AM

      Happy, but a bit untidy! LOL No telling what I'll find in the morning. Today, it was pieces of my bathroom rug. Daisy likes to chew on chenille. She doesn't eat holes, but pulls out the threads. Looks like a giant moth had a snack last night. The rugs need to be replaced anyway...I'll be waiting until she's over this phase. LOL

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  7. AnonymousAugust 11, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    Great finish and with at least a month to spare. You go girl!!!
    So happy Moses and Daisy are enjoying their new lives with you and hubby. Lucky pups!

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  8. Angela TuckerAugust 11, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    Thank you!! I had a friend that made sure I got a big push to finish! LOL

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