Tuesday's Show and Tail!

After much thought, I decided to join this fun endeavor! Maybe it will prompt me to spend more time on my photography, especially now that I am wrapping up my MA Thesis. Maybe it will entice more people to follow this blog and offer feedback on my photographic skills. Maybe it will just be fun! So, here's my first ever entry for Tuesday's Show & Tail:

SANDY

She likes to stretch out when she sleeps

Or strike a pose if she dares

She's always crawling into things, and under as well

She can sleep so sound and peaceful

Her best buddy is a DOG! Joey is my neighbor's...

And of course, she is a Spartan!!!

I adopted Sandy from my vet about a month after I lost one of the funnest kitties I have ever owned (I will post more about that one next time). What's funny about Sandy is that her name was originally "Mickey James". When my dad saw her for the first time he said "Sandy" and it stuck! She's been a joy and a pain, but I love her just the same...

A New Start, A Sandy, and a Frog

First off: WELCOME to my newest followers!!! I appreciate you all hopping by every now and then to visit me in my little world.
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We’ll start with the cat! Sandy can be such a handful at times. Then there are those times where she is just too cute for her own good. When I got home from work Monday afternoon, I walked in and found this:

Yeah, that’s my Sandy laying on her back trying to stay cool! My dad said she stayed like that most of the afternoon. Well, I’d say so since it is just about right under the ceiling fan and a nice breeze from the a/c blowing her way. 


As for the new start – it’s that baby sampler I have been mentioning. My nephew’s son is due on or around Aug 22nd. I say on or around because even though she is scheduled for a section, the baby may come early anyway. I am getting rather excited to meet the newest member of the family! Anyway, the sampler is one that I dreamed up! 

No, really!! 

I thought it would be neat to have an alphabet block border around the “what little boys are made of” saying. Since there are several variations of that saying I chose the one with frogs and snails and puppy dog tails. LOL! So, here’s what I started last night:

As I stitch, I may make some color changes as I feel the red and purple are just a tad too dark (any suggestions?!). For now I am using DMC: 209, 350, 722, 744, 966, and 3755 for the alphabet blocks, and it is stitched on 16ct White Aida. I am using 3 strands for the blocks and 1 for the backstitch. For the animals I will use 2 strands in varying colors of DMC. As for the saying, I plan to use one of my Silk’N colors since I have so much left over from the Cricket Collection piece I did earlier in the year. I’m thinking Aqua Clouds will work best! I will have the pattern completed after I am finished stitching so all of the correct colors will be on the listing.

To finish things off, I had a little stow-away this morning on the delivery truck. I had to stop and fill up on diesel and when I opened the door to the tank this is what I saw:

Now look at the lower left corner of the photo and then the upper right of the tank area. Yup, that’s where this little creature was hiding! He/she hopped on out and onto the side where you see it in the pic. When I finished fueling, I helped it off the truck so it wouldn’t have to hang on for dear life as I drove back to the shop. I do love these little things, but will never EVER have one as a pet. 

Be sure to visit my photo-blog to see other pictures I have taken recently!!!

A New to Me Website, A Pillow, and Giveaways

I found a great website called The Frugal Stitcher this afternoon! Many of you probably already know about it as you have many more years working the craft than I do. Well, while browsing their site I came across a new-to-me designer: Imaginating. Specifically, Silly Snobs the Cat! Now, I am a cat lover as you all know and these designs are just sooooo adorable!! I can’t wait to have a full time job again so I can start purchasing and stitching up these cute little kitties. :D


And speaking of kitties, my Sandy is graciously modeling my finished July 4th:


  

I finished this into a small pillow and will probably keep it on her cat perch/house/annoyance for the time being. Believe it or not, this animal loves to use a pillow when she sleeps, LOL!! And don't ya just love her smile! ;D


I am also looking for any cross stitch patterns featuring “Animal” from the Muppets. That’s how I happened across the above mentioned website.



Now it’s time to get back to the thesis grind. I am almost done – only the Conclusion and finishing up the Intro to go!


Don’t forget to check out some of the great giveaways still happening on other sites listed in my side-bar ---->

A Cat's Eye View