Goodies and fun with family 🧁

I went to a thrift shop today and these were my finds, all for a nice price of $12.25. I bought one frame for $1.25 and the rest were free, cool beans! And they're in good shape too.

The linen is my favourite count, 32 on antique white and white. I'll probably tie dye the white one later.

This past weekend we were in Canton visiting Gman1 & C at their new place. It's within walking distance of so many things, although we had to drive for lunch at Chaps Pit Beef. It did not disappoint, everything was good. DH drove past the first entrance since it's right next to a "Gentleman's" Club and he didn't think he should be turning into that!

Later that afternoon, we went walking around Canton and Fells Point and I found a mermaid with very shiny "shells" 👀! 

We got thirsty and just had to stop in one of the local bars for a drink. C and I tried this one - Lemon coconut raspberry white chocolate cake batter - surprisingly delicious and not too tart.

Finn checking out mini Finn that I made for C.

Just a block and a half away from their place, is Cup Love, and we had to check it out before it shut that evening. Nathan got cookie dough, C got frozen yogurt, and I got Elvis AND Barry White because I wanted to try them both... Elvis for the win!!!

Sunday morning Finn was being teased entertained by a birds on youtube.

That afternoon we went to a wedding venue in Havre de Grace with C's family to check it out.

What a beautiful place and it's a go!

We went down to the water where they'll have pictures taken for the wedding, it was just a bit chilly this time of year!

C's Dad photobombing us! I'm so glad we all get along so well together! 😆

The cool thing about Havre de Grace? Its twin city is Mumbles, Wales, where my cousin lives.

We finally got some snow yesterday, although it didn't last very long. This has been another crappy year for snow so far, maybe this month will surprise us?

Back to stitching, this is my 5th Santa for the year, it's nice to have something easy to work on.

A Stitching Shore Retreat 🏖

I'm a little behind on my follow up posting about the retreat I went to at the NJ Shore in April, so here's the rest of the adventure.

Our view from the deck.

She's fixed and looking fine! I think I need to head to the beach again to continue to stitch her.

These wonderful ladies all had fantastic finishes while we were there!

There might have been some drinking...

I forgot to take a photo of what I gave for the exchange, but this is what I received. We were to pick a four letter word starting with F, can you guess this one?! The word I chose? Fart! But I wasn't alone, I think there were 2 or 3 others?

We had some hide and seek with Brad, or Chad, or maybe his name should have been Peeping Tom!

Mermaid!

Needleworker's Delight set up shop for us at the house and I couldn't resist these two.

Our gift bags, dropping the F bomb!

Darn giveaway pile, I always seem to find something I can't do without.

Unbeknownst to me, the Janice I met there is the Janice of Noteworthy Needle. I actually had this piece that I had gotten at the auction during the Super Bowl Stitching retreat, awesome!

What happens at the shore, stays at the shore!

Our house of stitchers, what a great group of gals. I'm already looking forward to next year's adventure!

I have more to post, but I really need to respond to comments, read blogs, and comment on those blogs. I'll do my best!

Friday's Stitching Ground ⛟

 Today was spent helping one of my chosen sisters move from West Virginia back to Maryland. Luckily, it was DH's day off so he was able to help too. Which also meant he drove us to pick up the truck near the house, so I was able to do some stitching on the way. I'm now working on the headless Indian couple.

This barn was on the way to the house and I liked it so I had to take a photo of it!

When we were finally done and back home, it was time to relax and do some more stitching in the enclosed porch. No real progress from the car stitching so nothing to really show.

And since it's finally been on the cooler side, it was tea time while stitching. Are you a tea drinker? If so, what is your favourite? I prefer PG Tips, but I also have plenty of flavoured tea that I enjoy, including a pumpkin one.

Friday's Stitching Ground 🌎🍊

Did you know? Were you able to stitch?

Just getting comfy with the kitties, it's the only place the dog can't come in and Maximus feels safe! I think I might need to add a recliner in there for us.

We're all thankful to be be together!

I changed the pumpkin colour, it should look better when backstitched. The three leaves I stitched are using a different thread than what's shown. I thought it would be okay, but now I'm thinking I should get what's called for, it has more green in it. Thoughts?

And hey, it was also National Creamsicle Day!
I had both of these today, that Tippy Cow is so delicious.

So what did you stitch today, and did you happen to have anything orange?!