Thursday, August 28, 2008

More neighborhood


I can't show the PIF I am working on, but here is a bit more of Katrina's neighborhood... I still have a bit to do on the right side and upper part of her block, but it is coming along now...

Good news for me! I found a lovely ebay friend who has plenty of the Kreinik I need to finish Halloween Fairy, so I ordered some tonight and given her usual amazing service, it should be here soon and my fairy will be done. And the Ott-Lite... it was not the ballast. DH put a voltage meter to it and it appears to be the circuit board at the switch, and we cannot find one of those anywhere. He ordered me a new one, slightly different. Hopefully that will be here soon.

I have avoided talking about this, but I know I am way, way, way far behind in answering emails. One of my family members is terribly ill and facing a long recovery and rehab, and I am just a bit wrapped up in it right now and enjoying peace in my stitching. And the situation reminds me again of the fragility of life and I wish to tell you all once again how special my stitching friends are to me. This is the kindest community I have ever had the good fortune to know. Thank you :-) And don't worry about my family member, OK? With a bright attitude and strong faith, I do think this special person will recover well. I will try to get to emails over the weekend... and your blogs too! (Truth be told, I read a few today... yay)

Stitched on today: Stitched on a PIF gift, and stitched on Katrina's Neighborhood Round Robin

16 comments:

Joke said...

Don't worry about mails Carol, there's nothing more important than your family. Take care! Your RR is coming out great, I love it :)

Stitcher said...

Lovely progress. And thinking of you and your family.

joonzeboo said...

Your purple house is looking beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Looks absolutely fabulous Carol. I love the garden on the left side.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. ((hugs))

Kathy A. said...

That is going to be a wonderful addition to Katrina's neighborhood.
This stitching family is quite amazing aren't they. You hang tough girl.

Katrina said...

Love the purple house! It's going to be so pretty. Thank you so much!

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

Your progress is beautiful!

staci said...

Very pretty stitching as always Carol :) Stitching IS therapeutic!

Melissa33 said...

Looks Great! I love your blog, come by mine to pick up your award

Lennu said...

I'm sorry to hear about your family member, I hope everything will be better soon.

Your stitching looks wonderful, I really enjoy seeing your progress! Have a happy weekend, dear Carol!

Melody said...

Carol, as always, your stitching is beautiful. You are such a fast stitcher.

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Take care.

Anonymous said...

Lovely progress on Katrina's neighbourhood, it looks wonderful!

Sorry to hear about your family member, I will keep you and them in my thoughts.

Anonymous said...

I just love that house you stitched :o) Lovely and fresh looking.

((((hugs)))))

Michelle said...

Still sending lots of love and good thoughts your way and hers. The neighborhood looks lovely. So glad your Kreinik is on the way!

BeckySC said...

(((hugs to you, Carol)))

Great progress on the NHRR !!

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and your family, Carol.

Katrina's RR is lovely!

Have a great weekend! {{{hugs}}}