Today is January 15th & 22 years ago Gregg and I were married. It has been a wonderful journey, and each day is better than the last.
Happy anniversary my darling. Your are the man of my dreams, & the best thing I have done is to marry you.




Doesn't he look handsome? My dress is blue velvet that was made for me by my sister-in-law Lynn. We were married on a cold afternoon & snow was expected, so the velvet kept me warm. I didn't want to ware a coat & cover up my pretty dress, so, is I had pink long johns on under my dress for more warmth. Of course I didn't really feel the cold because I was so excited.

Here we are today. a little grayer, but still so in love.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
Hugs,
Rebecca

Thought I would share with you my first finished stitchery project. I made this pillow for my Friend's birthday. I don't think she reads my blog, so it should be safe to share. I found the light house pattern on line. It has several different lighthouse. One day I would like to make a quilt of stitched lighthouses. The verse is from Charles Lindberg's tombstone. I took a photo when Gregg & I were in Maui because I thought the verse was so lovely. Then enlarged it so I could stitch it. I think it turned out well.






Now that I finished this birthday present, I will continue to finish the "Over the River" stitchery that I showed you a few posts back. I'm on the last panel, which I don't think will take too long. All the trees take the longest time.

I'm off to pack up my sewing room today. Why would I do that you ask. Well, my Christmas present was a new Koala sewing station!!!! I am just so excited. It is being delivered Monday so I must pack up all of my things. Yes, I will post pictures of my beautiful table once I get everything organized.
Hugs,
Rebecca

I'm ready for dinner Mom

We had a lovely seafood dinner for New Year's Eve & look who showed up hoping we might share some.
Happy 2010 to all, I know it's going to be a great year.
Hugs,
Rebecca

New Round Robin

Well I've decided to join in a round robin again at the Quilt & Needle forum that I am a member of.
I joined one last year & had such a good time adding borders on every one's medallion, in my group. It makes one stretch outside of your comfort zone.
However, sad thing , my top never made it back home to me. Yes I was disappointed, but thought I would give round robins another try again. This time my medallion is a New York beauty using my favorite fabrics which are Civil War. Anyone who knows me, knows I had to have pink somewhere. Those Civil War pinks are so yummy.
I will let you know how the progress is going on this new top.

Before I sign off, I just wanted to wish all my blog friends, a very Merry Christmas, and all the best for the coming New year.
Hugs to you all,
Rebecca

I wanted to share with you the wonderful gift my friend Deb, whom I met on Block Central's forum, made for me. She knows I love pink and made me this darling wall hanging. The pink house is so me. She did embroidery on the house & the little flower box. Then we have kitties in the corner which depicts our little home. I just love it. Thank you my friend from the bottom of my heart.

I can't believe Christmas is only 11 days away! I'm am so far behind this year. I have always been ready with my gifts and Christmas cards each year, but alas I'm sorry to say I'm running out of time. If you my friends & family do not receive a Christmas card this year, please forgive me, but know you are always in my thoughts.
Merry Christmas,
Rebecca

Decorating

Thought I would share with you our Christmas tree. I enjoy decorating the tree while Gregg puts up the outside lights. Our tree has lots of different Angel ornaments because I love
Angels. Some stay out all year long.

And here we have my Santa wall hanging. I have mad several as gifts and finally made one for myself. I made mine softer colors with more rose red, instead of bright Christmas red, it goes well in my house.

More items next time.
Hugs,
Rebecca

Oh my aching back!

I don't have much to tell you . Like most folks, I have been busy getting Christmas gifts finished up, and in the mean time planning my Thanksgiving dinner which will be at my house this year. This year it will be just my brother & his wife.

However, all this running around, cleaning, & sitting at my sewing machine for hours, has taken a toll. I got up out of bed this morning, like every morning, but my back went out, my knees buckled & I was on the floor. Lord help me, not now there is just too much to do.
Gregg decided to stay home today, (after getting me off the floor) he thought it would be a good idea not to leave me alone. I have to agree.
So while I sit here icing my back, I wish everyone a good day.
Hugs,
Rebecca