Hurricane Sandy

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To all of my friends in the path of Sandy, (no, not this Sandy although she has been a bit of a “hurricane” lately) please seek shelter and stay safe!

A lot has been happening in my life over the past couple weeks. I have accepted a new job and start on Nov 5th! I am still with the State and keep my benefits, however I will be receiving about $7,000 more in salary per year. I am beyond excited and a little sad. I am sad to leave all of my new friends at DOC. Although we will keep in touch and a few of us plan to still get together for card night. I am excited because it is a position working with veteran’s. This is something I have been wanting to do for quite some time now.

And now for the WIPocalypse update!PA076386

I worked on Coming Home for the Holidays in my SAL with Lana. I am sooo close on this one. I need to do the detail work and contact Dimensions for replacement floss.

 

I worked on Medallions:

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I am not too happy about the new skein of floss (Aqua Clouds by Silk’N) as it is more washed out and doesn’t show enough of the blues and purples.

 

I worked on Cream for Kitty:

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And I finished, YES Finished, Butterfly Shamrocks Wreath:

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I also started and finished a little ornie for one of my co-workers/friends:

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Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Halloween!!!

Comments

Lana said…
Wow! You've been a busy girl! Congrats on the new job!! Very exciting!
October 29, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Parsley said…
Congrats on the job!
October 29, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Katy said…
Beautiful job! And congrats on the new job!
October 29, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Mii Stitch said…
Lovely progress & good luck with your job!!!
October 30, 2012 at 2:09 AM
Chris said…
Amazing stitching progress, everything is wonderful!
Congrats on the job!!
October 30, 2012 at 3:08 AM
Manuela said…
Beautiful stitching progress.
The Wreath is so wonderful.

Best wishes Manuela
October 30, 2012 at 3:14 AM
Kathy A. said…
Great stitching progresses. Congratulations on the new job!
And congrats on the big finish. Your wreath is lovely.
October 30, 2012 at 3:39 AM
kymacc4stitch said…
First, this is my first visit to your blog- happy stitching and congrats on the new job. So sorry for your loss of your father and hopefully time will ease your sorrow.

Thank you for sharing- from another fellow x-stitcher.
October 30, 2012 at 4:13 AM
dixiesamplar said…
Congrats on the new job! And love your stitching finish and WIPs.
October 30, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Marcy said…
That's wonderful news about the new job -- good luck!

Beautiful stitching -- and how exciting to be almost finished with your winter scene :)
October 30, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Southpaw Stitcher said…
Congrats on your new job--and your beautiful stitching finish! Great progress on your WIPs. Your stitching is beautiful!
October 30, 2012 at 8:46 AM
Nicola said…
Congratulations on your new job.
October 30, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Jules said…
Thanks everyone!

@kymacc4stitch - contact me by email regarding the Coming Home piece
October 30, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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