Respect our Leaders

Today is President's Day!  Not many of us think much about it - other than it is a National Holiday and there is no mail and the banks are not open.  But we need to remember that it was/is the leaders of this country that have made our nation strong or weak - but that WE THE PEOPLE - elected them into this position.  We need to respect the good leaders as well as the bad.  Remember that for this to be the strongest nation again  - WE THE PEOPLE need to be responsible.  Express you opinion and VOTE!

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Happy Valentines Day!

Have a beautiful day with those you love!

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Movin' Right Along!

Well - I am making progress.  I have completed my blog giveaway prize and have one of the four new items ready for the other spring treasury!  Here is a peek at my giveaway.  Stay tunes for more details on how to win this cute little garden mouse!  Have a great day!!!!

Mardi Gras

Enjoy the day...Lent starts tomorrow!

The seasonal celebration dates back to pre-Christian Europe. Back then the celebration, like most pagan holidays based on the harvests or seasons, required a human sacrifice to the gods. To choose the lucky winner, a coin or bean would be placed in the King's Cake before baking, and whichever of the tribesmen found the trinket would be treated like a king — until their time was up.

When the Christians took over, they kept the cake but got rid of the unpleasant ritual sacrifice. Suddenly winning the task of hosting next year's party or buying the next cake doesn't seem so bad.

The three traditional colors of Mardi Gras were officially adopted by the Krewe of Rex, one of the earliest private clubs to hold exclusive parties and parades during the Mardi Gras season. Founded in 1872, Rex's colors were originally thought to symbolize royalty — purple being long associated with royalty and gold to represent the crowns.

In 1892, Rex Krewe clarified that purple is for justice, green is for faith and gold is for power.

 In Case You Are Curious...

Some people are curious about my stitching and how it progresses.  Here are a few photos of a sampler I recently completed.

First I choose my design and gather my materials

Before I start stitching - I make sure my comfy chair and the TV remote are available!  It helps time fly when you can watch your favorite programs!

Once the design is finished - I tea-dye the fabric, dry it and select the fabric for the borders and backing (This is the most time consuming - because I want it to perfectly reflect the design!).

The finished product!

...I love it when everything falls into place!

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Have a fantastic day!!!!

What to do?????

Well - I have joined several teams within the ETSY network.  Two of them are having spring promotions...which is good for you - but I need to make 4 NEW - NEVER SEEN BEFORE SPRING items for one and a cute giveaway for the other!  What to do???What to do??  Considering I have less than a month and we have birthdays, bathroom renovations, school events - along with the usual who know's what that pops up.  Will I be able to pull this off?????

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I will post my progress - and hopefully give you a sneak peek.  I WILL let you know the details of the events!  STAY TUNED!!!!  SAME BAT TIME...SAME BAT CHANNEL!

Have a fantastic weekend!!!!!!

Love is in the Air

Well - Christmas has come and gone!  Hope everyone's holiday was fantastic!  It is always nice to see family and friends!

Now we are waiting for spring!  Mardi gras is on the way!  I hope everyone is getting ready for FAT TUESDAY!  This year - it is my daughter's birthday too!  Her king cake has been ordered and we are ready for a day of feasting - so to speak !  Enjoy the celebration - but stay safe!!!!

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