You Had Me At...

Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

The only words I have for this dessert are "click on the photo". Oh, and YUMMY!

(Recipe posted by Beyond Frosting.)

Happy Easter!

Coconut Bunny Cake

How adorable is this cake? I think I'll cheat and use a box cake...no judgment right 🤣. Click the photo above for the recipe and tutorial.

Coatimundi

These little guys are a hoot! Beggars and thieves but such fun to watch. They are members of the Raccoon family and are just as energetic and inquisitive.

Feeling Beachy

I love, love, love this pattern by Hands on Design. I can almost smell the salt air. feel the warm sand between my toes and hear the waves crashing against the shoreline. Now to grab needle and thread and start getting to work on my dream 😁

If you are feeling beachy too, click on the above picture for more information.

Time Flies!

This was my view 4 years ago when we were on the Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen. Ready for a repeat? You betcha!

And...the view from my patio!

Then and Now!

I started stitching counted cross stitch nearly 40 years ago....WOW...did I just say that?  Phew...give me a minute to wrap my head around that!

Ok, I'm back 🙂

When I first started stitching, I only knew of white Aida cloth. (Probably only 14 count.) Stitched up a storm for a few years on that. Then I found out about linen and that changed my world. Not a lot of back stitching but more half and quarter stitches. The details were sharper and more detailed. Then came blended needles...wait...I'll chat about that another day.

I've worked on various count sizes of linen from 28 count up to 40 count. Only a handful of solid colors were available but it didn't matter...patterns and booklets were plentiful with no limit to designs.

After a number of years with raising kids, working outside the home and busyness in general, counted cross stitch hit a back burner. New crafts came into popularity which I had to try like macrame and quilting. But unlike any craft I've dabbled in, I always had a love for counted cross stitch.

Fast forward to a few years ago when I picked up my needle again and I am blown away by how things have changed. The linens are absolutely gorgeous. The hand dying creating marbling and mottling makes these fabrics nearly one of a kind. The options are endless!

Now that my eyes are 40 years older (ugh), I have trouble stitching on the higher count linens...so back to Aida! BUT...not just white or solid colors are the only options!  I have found the perfect supplier...WooHoo!

Just added to my shop some 18 count traditional dyed pieces that I am in love with!  If you're like me, I know you are going to love them too! Below is just the start of what has been added. More to come!

Bluebird

Gingersnap 

Rodeo

Almond Butter 

Beach Glass

Irish Cream

🎶🎵🎶 Monday, Monday 🎵🎶🎵

Today, I'm going to whistle while I work! Maybe hum a tune or two. Or, sing along to Carole King's "Tapestry" album (my favorite music to clean to). That's what I'll be doing today. Oh, and laundry, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and cooking. Taxes are completed and submitted....so, no worries there!

What do you normally do on a Monday?

Hosanna!

Brunch at Buttonwood Farm

I literally smile everytime I see this pattern and knew I had to stitch this one out for myself. I am really enjoying this fun, quick and easy project. Check out my progress below. 

Day 1 stitching 

Day 2 stitching 

Today was a perfect spring day and I was able to spend time stitching in the sunshine on the deck.

For more information on the pattern, click on any of the above pictures. 

Thanks for stopping by today.