more on character changes...

I almost forgot about a biggie for me: on my journey to find and finally get my hands on Holly Hobbie! (Which wasn't as bad as the journey to get the original Strawberry Shortcake). I won a cross stitch pattern book(let) on eBay a while back now. Funny though I thought I had posted about it here and didn't, anywho.... This is her now. Just not for me. I prefer the original.

Enabler?

I am just getting caught up on the pictures....... Sorry.
This is the little goodie that I ordered through One Star's Light. I was thinking how I probably wouldn't hang the Margaret Sherry cats on my walls but I love them so and thought, "Why not on a knitting bag?", so there you have it. An idea! I think I will either: 1.) stitch it on waste fabric or 2.) stitch it onto regular (evenweave) fabric and then make it into a knitting bag. I like the type that's gathered near the top with rings as handles. I have one now, an old one and like how it sort of seals itself but it accessible at the same time. I keep thinking that a bag with sort of a quilted type of style, maybe with the do-dads of crazy quilting here or there to personalize it even more. I could incorporate my favorite colors. And with it being a quilted type style I could always add more to it later. Possibly follow up with the other knit kitties of hers.

Funny, huh? I don't wear or do flashy. But for some reason I am comfortable with the idea of a funky bag. Yeah, I have been seen happily in public with my Strawberry Shortcake bag. :)

"It" came!

My distraction arrived today!
Strawberry Shortcake!!!!!!!
I am trying to battle the "need to do the other things but this is sooo now!" critter. Yes, my brain says to set the others aside and pick a character to stitch till the wee hours.
But I am being good.
For now ;)

Feeling Grinch-y

Well not really. But I am really starting to get in the mood for the holiday.

After hours of running around doing errands
-My daughter has a new pair of boots.
-Both of the kids have dress shoes. Which in itself was funny with me in the boys section trying on shoes. My son has feet nearly as big as mine, and he's 8! But it is handy to buy him shoes without him having to be around.
-Grocery shopping is done for a few days anyways
-and one more gift done for my daughter
-Ideas a brewing for my Dad (*yoo-hoo, in case you're reading this Dad, I won't go on.)
All in all, a good day.

And it looks as though while I was gone they tried to deliver my Strawberry Shortcake. Grrrr. I missed it! I will have to call the post office tomorrow and be sure they will try again. Otherwise I will have to make a trip (10 miles or so one way) to the post office to get it. Ironic eh? I am closer to the neighboring town's office.
But not to waste the trip if I do have to make it. I can always pick up a couple of items on my "to get" list for holiday shopping in that area anyways. Lemons into lemonade.

here I am!

I haven't been on much since I have had this "thing". But, I was able to sleep most of last night so am starting to feel much better now. Over the last few days I have been jumping on and off in very small doses to check my Paypal/eBay situation, and very briefly mail and usergroups. Blogs I have checked and rarely responded to in the same sitting. My head and body were screaming.

On stash goodness- I have received word (from one of the best eBay sellers I have ever had so far) that Strawberry Shortcake is on the way to me. This is the first time I have ever used my Paypal account -I could very easily fall in love with it I think. Not having to run to the bank was a huge relief to me (esp with how I have been feeling) and being able to check on everything by PC was quite convenient. Not to mention I LOVE tracking numbers! I will be checking it at least ten times a day now. And I already know the whole "watched pot never boils thing", but I just can't help it!

Another, can't wait- seeing when my recipient gets her goodies from the EMS Secret Pal Exchange. Then I can finally post my latest stiching! It'll be new for those who have escaped my IM files. ;)

strawberry shortcake!

Did mention? I won! I lucked out for a second chance item and once the Paypal stuff goes through it will begin the journey to my stash.

Here's a little peek for you. The Christmas Stash Exchange at EMS brought this nifty package to me all the way from Pennsylvania!
DMC threads, a Charles Craft cross stitch bread cover and a Charles Craft towel.
Thank you, mystery person. There was no note inside or name on the box it all came in.