Summer Arch update

I've found that this Summer Archway from a British Mag is part of a larger piece by John Clayton, called Spanish Archway. This piece looks better in this picture than it does when I'm stitching it. This piece is almost half done, I've found both top and bottom of the pattern and of course the left side as well.

The ever famous Celtic Christmas....Her ladyship is almost complete. Just the top of her head a bit of ribbon then on to the border.

More Dragon Con 2008

Here was one of the various Jack Sparrow's running about.

And who could ever forget....as if he'd let us....Pennywise...Anyone want a balloon? We all float down here....

Here is one of my favorite entertainers.... Voltaire! If you're easily offended I wouldn't suggest that you look him up. DH classifies him as a Dark Satirist with a very warped and perverted sense of humour.

The lovely Jessica and Sarah dancers and back up vocals for Cruxshadows,

in one of their many costume changes.

And here is the founder and lead singer/writer of Cruxshadows...Rogue.

Lili! Nice to hear from you again. Thanks so much for the hugs and concern.

Barbara! I too can't believe I've returned. (not in a negative way mind you) With everything going on, I'm surprised I remembered how to get here. Most of the stitching I did last year was supposed to be for a craft fair, but only me and one other Rolling Thunder member even did handcrafting and she did alot better than I did. (she made jewelery, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, sets etc) And the person I had framing some items didn't get them back to me in time, and still hasn't gotten them done. Makes me wish I was more easy in the idea of attempting it myself. As for the Cookie Monster slayer....DH and I followed her around for awhile before we were able to get a photo of her. She got alot of attention.

Yesterday evening Rolling Thunder had another one of it's now famous Buffet dinners. Went well as usual. Spent last weekend training a new girl and hope that she lasted this weekend. I'll find out tomorrow when I go back. (I'm crossing my fingers that no one has scared her off. She's proved to be a good worker so far. And we haven't had much luck in that department lately)

What I'm working on: Summer Arch, Celtic Christmas

What I'm Reading: In Honor of the Queen by David Webber

What I'm Listening to: Emilie Autumn

She has Wings!

I've been almost working on Fairy Flora these last few weeks. The krienik is making a bit slower but that's okay. Am hoping to order some more beads for her next month.

Haven't been spending much time on the internet as of late, mostly from working on FF, but also trying to fight with my sewing machine, can't get it to work properly and I have a few quilts I was going to put together next month for the Barron center, I am not happy that I'll not be able to donate before the chill really starts setting in, but it will give me more time to try and hand-sew some more tops for next year. I'm afraid I may have to invest in a new machine, which will not be possible for some time.

This past weekend was quite eventful. Friday evening my chapter of Rolling Thunder was invited to one of the local VFW's to hold a brief rememberance ceremony for POW/MIA day ( I also started training a new girl for work as well) and we held our own in Sanford on Saturday morning. Sunday was even more hectic, but I wasn't there, my chapter of Rolling thunder was asked to bring an escort for the traveling wall from York to Lewiston, haven't heard any word on last count of bikes, but we were hoping to get at least 1000. And this Saturday I am attending a wedding for one of our members.

Not sure how many of you may be from the Maine, New Hampshire border, but on 6 October Rolling Thunder will be collecting toys (new and unwrapped) for veteran's childrens in the parking lot of Wear's Bonnie at 48 Winter Street in Sanford. So far it looks like I'll be able to attend this one. Even if you can't make it yourself, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this please let them know. Don't quote me on this one, but I seem to remember her saying she's been collecting all year, and I believe we'll be giving them to the center at the December meeting, so she may be willing to accept any donations till then.


Mary, the floor stand I have is an el cheapo model, but works for what I need it to do. I picked it up at Michael's. It's a F.A. Edmunds Universal craft stand.

Carol, the wizard fob you sent me last year for my birthday is helping me along with Fairy Flora.