Some Progress

I have made some progress on the "Nautical" project.

Sweet Rose

Sweet rose

the smell of sweet roses
always remind me of you
they bring back those fond memories
of walks through the park
and talks by the bay

with the stars in the
sky by the moon
and the sun in the
sky by the earth
what more

could a person ask for
besides the love from you

memories of a time
not long ago
when we first met
on that odd and
wonderful day

august 16, 1990

Something Old, Something New...

I am a nut about photography and take my camera just about everywhere with me. In addition to my blogging, I submit my photos to a forum on http://photography.about.com/. The current cycle is on the color "green", so I decided to combine two of my hobbies. Here is my latest quick project (and once I get a pillow, it will be complete). This is a pillow wrap by Pine Mountain Designs that I picked up at The Black Sheep Shop in Orlando.

Now for the something old. This is a pattern I began working on around 2005 while on vacation. It is called "Nautical Sampler" by Plaid Bucilla. The artist is Linda Gillum. I set it aside because it was a bit tedious and a lot of detail work. This is what I have so far.

Another quick finish

I like it when a crossstitch project only takes a couple of days. Then again, the Apples proved to be a little frustrating because there are sooooo many colors used in such a small design. Anyway, it is complete and here to show...

I did add a little signature at the bottom of this one and intend to use it from now on. This way the person who receives it will know who made it for them and what year.

Thoughts of You

thoughts of you

the life inside of me
is growing wilder
with every breathing minute
the love I feel for you
is the root of it all
I cherish the times we spend together
because we never know
how long we have...

as the days pass
while you are away
I reflect on the times
we have spent together
those memories are never
far from my mind
they are very dear to me
so i’ll keep them alive
until the day you return...

...for you will be mine
my love for you
is growing stronger
with each passing second.
I can see an image of you
whenever we're apart
reaching for the sky
I pray you'll be alright
and return safely home tonight

I think of you often
for the wild life in me
and my strong love for you
make the days seem
shorter and shorter
until they are one
and your return
will be soon

august 6, 1990

Apples

There are times when I come across a pattern on www.PatternsOnline.com that I really want to do. Well, Apples by Leisure Arts was one of those. I have been working on different patterns over the past few months, either finishing those started or new ones altogether, in the process of making Christmas gifts for a few family members. I decided it would be the best way to spend my free time (at least until I land a job) and get ready for the holidays a little earlier than usual.


Here is what I have completed so far on Apples:

Voila!

Finally finished the Polska Sampler. It was starting to get on my nerves, lol. I think because of all the red. ;)

When (and if) I tackle this one again, I am thinking of white against a dark green or dark blue fabric.