So Much Orange

All the middles of the little medallions need to be filled in, but this is getting close to being done.

 

DEFG

Working on the alphabet and doing all the special stitches around it. I think this will be pretty when finished, even though the alphabet fades into the background.

 

Still So Much

Still so much to go on this. It almost doesn't feel like I have progress.

 

Frog Legs

Time to make some more frog legs. The belly's done on this one and it's time to stretch him out.

 

Fabric Grab Bag

Picked this up in a quilt shop in Tennessee. Most of it's cut up into little squares and bars. It's all a light flannel that will be good for baby quilts.

 

Back to Ol' South

What can I say? We really like this place. And we get to go back in August.

 

Lounging Around

Chad sometimes looks like a shark and the others look content lying around the house.

 

Scaffolding the Roof

Making the skeleton of the roof of the small house. Looks like real progress for once.

 

Two Bells

At this point, it's pretty obvious why these flowers are called bluebells. One and a half to go.

 

Finished Stitching

The stitching is finished and I've now stretched this on a board. Still a little bit more to go before I can send it in for evaluation.

 

Making a Stone

Just worked on the stone on the left. It and the red panda's back are now filled in and substantial. About halfway done now.

 

A Bit of Michaels

I have become truly disappointed with Michaels. They've gotten dingy and they don't have a lot of embroidery supplies. Hobby Lobby seems to be much better in those aspects. While I was in one over last home leave, I picked up a few threads I needed and a few I did not.

 

A Divino Lunch

Lunch at Divino down the road from the embassy. Always good if a bit expensive.

 

Ol' South Breakfast

I am still in love with dutch babies. And I get to taste them again come August. I really need to start making them at home.

 

A Walk with Grayson

Grayson enjoying a summer walk.

 

Building a Wing

I'm slowly building the dragon's wing. It's gotten to the point where most spines are done and it needs to be filled in. I've also gotten to the farthest right stitch of the design.

 

Past the Pole and Almost to the Bottom

The skirt is still expanding; I've gotten well past the pole now but not started the bottom border or the wheat ears. They're coming soon, though.

 

New Earrings

Another new set of earrings from Cavenders.

 

Making a Roof

The final house has a column now and the start of a roof and shutter. Progress.

 

Almost Armadillo

Just need to finish the tail on the little armadillo.

 

At the Railhead

One of our favorite barbeque joints in Fort Worth - Railhead. I always get the same thing and it never disappoints. Can't wait to visit again in August.

 

Hanging at Home

Puppies hanging around at home and being themselves. 

 

Castle Doors and Christmas

This is the castle's courtyard with some interesting doors and some more Christmas decorations. The little exhibition was about how Brno has had a Christmas tree in the town square for many years.