Life With Jules, and other stuff

Thought I would share a couple more pics of CdC! Page 2 is now complete!!! A close up view       And a view of the whole piece:

First of all, I want to wish (yet again) my mom a VERY HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY! I have almost finished page 2 of CdC and so far I like the way it is turning out. Here are some progress pictures: Cirque des Carreaux VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Not sure what I will be working on this weekend. On the job front: I had an interview yesterday morning for a really good position. It is a State job and I really want it! I

Well, I have been looking for a new job for little over a month now. The changes made to unemployment require me to show proof of at least 5 contacts each week. That said, I did have an interview today and I think it went rather well. I won’t get into too much detail at this time, but I am really hoping to be selected for the position. In other news, my mom turns 60 tomorrow! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM! I know you read this from time to time, lol. And my kitties are playing so well together now!

Sunday, my sister called and asked if I would come down for the night. Of course, I went! Since she is still getting settled she doesn’t have cable yet so I had to take a bunch of movies with me. I also took a couple of projects with me to work on. One of them was The First Day by Plum Street Samplers (from the JCS Christmas Preview issue): Since I didn’t have all of the necessary recommended floss and fabric, I improvised. I used WDW Williamsburg and Loden and stitched on 28ct Antique White Evenweave by MCG Textiles. I think it looks beautiful!   Remember this piece (JBW French Heart):           Well, I finally finished it and it’s on it’s way to my mom as this: She turns 60 on Friday and I thought this would be perfect since I can’t do what I originally planned on at this time.     A progress picture from last week that I forgot about…I did put some stitches into the second vase. I am still not too keen on metallics, but I am finding some going through the fabric

I just put the final stitches into Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace Sampler and took a picture: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace Sampler By: Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection 14ct Charles Craft Ivory Aida DMC Floss Included in kit And this is what it looked like when I visited the National Historic Site in 2005: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Because this building is so old, t

I am almost done with Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln Sampler VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I think my motivation to get projects finished is not so much in keeping up with the Crazy Challenge and finishing that goal, but that I may not have all this free time in a few months. I am determined to have a full-time job by the end of the year, first of 2012. I’ll post my finish on this later tonight or tomorrow someti

There are several great giveaways going on right now. Check out my <--- left sidebar for links! I have been working on the Abraham Lincoln Sampler for the past couple of days. I am a little more than halfway: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace Sampler VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL   I have to admit that I was hesitant about the detail back stitches in the roof. But after doing a couple of rows I am quite pleased wi

Yes, I have another Crazy finish! I made myself sit and finish stitching that blasted border today. It took me about 5 hours on and off. Here is a picture of the final product: If I never have to stitch another border like this one again it wouldn’t be soon enough! LOL Guess this means I have to be more careful of the charts I choose. Yeah, right! I also promised an update on The Gardeners , et voila:   Not sure what I will work on the rest of this week. Maybe I will try to finish the second vase in Vibrant Vases . Until next time…

…We are still holding strong to our beliefs. …We are still remembering our heroes. …We are still the United States of America. I have been seeing a lot of “Where were you 10 years ago today?” out here in blogland. For me, I will never forget this day nor this date. On Sunday, September 9, 2001 I went to bed and had a dream. I dreamed about a plane flying into a tall building. Little did I know that this particular dream would be one that came true. On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 I was on my way to Ann Arbor, MI to the VA Hospital as I was extremely ill. All the way there I noticed semi’s being pulled over and cops everywhere. I had not yet seen or heard the news, but being so close to Canada, I figured it had something to do with border patrol issues. Boy, was I ever wrong. We got to the hospital and I noticed a heightened sense of security. Still, I didn’t connect the two. It wasn’t until I was in the examining room when the doctor came in and asked me “Have you heard an

That’s how my day has been. Just, WOW! Been watching movies and working on The Gardeners . Here is where I left off last night: I’ve gotten a bit more done this morning/afternoon and will post another update on it tomorrow sometime. I am hoping to get page 2 completed, which is the section I am working on currently (the top, right side). Should be doable! LOL Now for the WOW!!! My favoritest niece in the whole wide world called me a little while ago. If you know the history you’d know that she hasn’t really been speaking to me for some time now and my heart has been broken over that. It’s partly my fault, but I don’t take full responsibility (nor will I go into details). Anyway, she really made my day with the phone call (she’s 13 years old by the way). I miss her like crazy and wished we lived closer together. Since moving to Florida in 2006, Michigan seems like a lifetime away, and we aren’t as close as we once were. Well, she’s in 8th grade this year and made the VOLLEYBALL

I spent a couple of days in Paris! Well, not the real Paris, but the Week-end a Paris piece I have been working on as part of the Crazy Challenge. I am about halfway complete now: Today, I picked up The Gardeners and put some stitches into it. I will work a little more tonight and tomorrow on that piece, then switch to something else for the weekend. Until next time…

A BIG WELCOME to my newest followers! I have had a few requests on my historical pieces specifically asking for designer information. The designers on those pieces vary, but I picked up the kits at the historical sites I have visited (i.e. The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Sampler was purchased at the gift shop at that National Historical Site in Hodgenville, Kentucky). They are distributed by The Posy Collection . Their website lists a handful of the cross stitch items they have. I also linked “historical sites” above to the National Park Service website. I encourage you to visit your local National Parks or any along the way if ever on a road trip! Now on to the stitching bit… I spent Saturday through this morning with my sister in Plant City (FL). While there, I managed to put in a meager few stitches on Coming Home. Here is where I left things before the weekend: And here is where things stand now (no pun intended): I also took a pic of this in the “Pop Art” function

…progress! I spent much of the last couple days stitching on Wilson’s Birthplace. I have the house nearly complete, including backstitches! Here are some pics: This is where I left off in May And this is where it stands as of last night! Going to try to get back on the Crazy rotation. I am also going to put some time in on the Coming Home for the Holidays SAL with Lana over the weekend. In addition to all of this, I am still looking for a full time job (and I absolutely hate trying to write a resume) and spending the weekend helping my sister move. I may wind up staying with her most of the weekend. Oh, and here is a picture of my baby, Abu, trying to assist me in my stitching efforts: And, I changed my Blog Title to "A Stitch in Time with Jules".  Until next time…