Cabbages and Kings

Well it has been far too long since I've posted here.  February ended up not being the best month for me, and March sure did seem to "come in like a lion" rearing his angry jaws.   But, now we'...

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Here I was sulking earlier over a really Class-A CRUMMY week,  when to my glee I happened to check out the blogosphere and Bonnie so kindly reminded me... it's time for IHSW again! O...

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I just finished reading a post by Shakespeare's Peddler designer, Theresa.  She has developed a place for all our UFO's to find an adopting stitcher to continue working on those pieces that migh...

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Woke up bright and early this morning, and completely forgot that today was the day I was supposed to pick a giveaway winner!  Debated about extending it through the weekend, but I ended up dec...

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Well here it is February, and I'm already slacking off on my promise to keep this blog updated more often. First up, I've reached 200 followers, and I believe I promised A GIVEAWAY when I had A...

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Well, it was inevitable - sooner or later, I just knew I'd buckle and give in against my "promise" not to buy any new stash in 2014. Ah yes ... There she is! That VIXEN! That SIREN! That Sc...

http://cabbagenkings.blogspot.com/2014/01/i-weak-i-tell-ya-weak.html

First up this morning, I'd like to thank everyone who sent birthday wishes my way.  Between the blogosphere and Facebook, I felt like Mr. Popularity on the 17th.  I also appreciate your com...

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Lizzie Kate's "Hearts and Holly" My first finish for 2014, and my first cross off my WIP-ocalypse and Turtle Trot lists. 

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This Friday is a special day.   For starters, it's my 49th birthday - the start of my last year of my FORTIES! Yikes - where did they go?? Seems like only yesterday I remember hiding in the livi...

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Well I promised myself I'd work on more SAMPLERS in 2014, and I started the New Year with Barbara Ana's "Snooty Parrots Sampler."  I'm happy to report that I finished the January section of thi...

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I'm not one to dwell on the past. I mean, sure I think about the past- who doesn't? But the past is just that - PAST, OVER, KAPUT, SAYONARA BABY!  All these year in reviews on TV and mass media ...

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Hope your Christmas is Merry ... And by that, I mean I hope Santa brought you some new stitchy things to add to your stash!  Have a wonderful holiday - Kevin

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Another Christmas is upon us, and, as is "tradition" here with me, I once again find myself hanging my head in shame regarding the many incomplete Christmas items I had hoped to stitch in tim...

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SANTA IS BUSY OVER AT VICTORIAN MOTTO SAMPLER SHOPPE!  If you haven't visited Nancy's wonderful blog  Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe then get on over there and leave a note for Nancy,...

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Welcome to the Advent Calendar Blog Hop!  Prairie Schooler 2013 Santa 18 count Country Mocha Aida  In case you didn't know, Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching   is hosting her ann...

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Finally picked up my framed Village of Hawk Run Hollow on Wednesday, and I'm so pleased with the beautiful framing job which Kathy did over at The Crossstitch Cupboard (Fort Lauderdale).  Ka...

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PUMPKIN PETE SAYS, "THANKS FOR STOPPING AT THE NEXT STOP ON THE HALLOWEEN BLOG HOP !"  Your blog hop letter is: In case you're not able to see, your letter is T Now follow Pumpki...

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Sorry I haven't posted in ages.  Today I wanted to post about the beautiful hand spun wool fibers which I've been using to stitch my LHN Sheep Virtues project. Liz at Dragonflylotus Hand ...

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Let me begin today by saying, where in the world did August and September go!? Is it just me, or did those months seem to fly by this year?  I am long past due for a blog post, and today I w...

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A beautiful sunny day here in South Florida.  Not yet broiling out - but getting there!! I had a guest join me outside for my morning coffee today.  Seems to be enjoying himself.  Think he's t...

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Love all of these!!!  Autumn Garden When Skeletons Dance   Halloween Screen  Autumn Jumble 

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And here's Mr. Seamus rockin' his new summer crew cut!  He looks about 20 pounds lighter.  Wish that worked for ME when I get my hair cut!  ;) Getting there stitch by stitch... Had A...

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If any of you have insomnia, you know what torture it is to spend the night shifting and re-arranging pillows and so forth -- ANYTHING to get some SLEEP!   I usually can't sleep more than three ...

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Well, I have been a very, very bad blogger!  I honestly have been so busy stitching lately (and, yes, STILL working on organizing as well!) that my computer time has been taking a hit.   There ...

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I had an interview by Emma from DMC threads for their "Men Who Stitch" series. It appeared today at the DMC Threads blog  along with some photos of some of my finishes.  I'm glad they are d...

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