The 5 Foot Runt

A Thank You To Shelly And A UFO Update

2009-12-09T17:12:00.004-06:00

Thank you Shelly for this unexpectedcard and ornament. I was very touched and honored to have recieved one. I have it on my tree right now and all my kids said cooooooool, who sent you that,lol.

Here's the UFO Tuesday update. Not a whole lot done, just a few lines.

Sock It Too Me Exchange / Update

2009-12-07T17:55:00.005-06:00

There was no name with my package. I looked and looked to no avail. As you can see I was spoiled. I absolutley love snowmen and who ever sent this package must have known that. A pair of snowmen socks and a little snowmen kit. I have been looking to do something small just a change of pace. This fits the bill perfectly. I also received gold needles, which I never had before, 5 skiens of floss, a very cute tape measure, and to top it all off a bag of M&Mies. My 1 year old knows what they are and have been eyeballing them, lol. Thank you to whoever have sent this to me.

Here is the update on Blossoms Hill. Got half of page 2 done and moving a little faster than I expected. I keep forgetting about Tuesdays. That it is Tuesday and have to work on my UFO. Maybe I'll get it right this Tuesday. Well thank you for looking and taking the time,love ya.

UFO Tuesday Update

2009-11-18T14:56:00.003-06:00

This is this weeks Tuesday UFO update pic. I did managage to get a nice little chunk done. I can't wait till next Tuesday so I can pull it out again. Thanks for stoping by.

Totally Useless SAL Update

2009-11-17T16:25:00.002-06:00

Here's what I have. As you can see it's being squished by 2 mini sharpies. Look below for another update I did the day before.

Blossoming Hills and Light As a Feather

2009-11-16T17:18:00.006-06:00

First off I would like to personally thank Rene La Frog for enabling me this past week. I love snowman and she is working on a snowman project. I picked up the Snowman Trio this past Friday and can't wait to start it. It's so pretty, lol. But alas, I need to finish a few other projects first. Such as this Blossom Hill's sampler. I do love working on this one. Not sure why , I just do. I have all but the stitching on one flower left on the first stalk done. now starting on second stalk and did a little of the grass.

The ILCS group I belong to is ressurecting UFO Tuesday. I only got to do a couples of lines on it. I had to frog a little on this one and know replacing the stitches.

I did get a chance to put in a few stitches in the Dove ornament I've been working on. I get more of a chance to work on it since I have an appointment and have to wait for rides. With that I will leave you and thank you for your time . I know you all have buzy things to do and it's not always easy to take the time and look at one things :0)

Give Away & Thank you

2009-11-10T16:16:00.009-06:00

Nina from is having a Christmas giving away. Click the title above and stop in and take a peek.

I want to thank all those who've tkaen the time to stop by and left a comment. It's very appreciated

Long Overdue Update!

2009-11-09T15:19:00.007-06:00

Hello everyone. I thank you for taking the time to look at what I've been up to. A lot of changes had been made in my life since my last update. I did want to personallly thank Wanda again for this card she sent. Isn't it beautiful. I had asked her how to make a post card to send and she sent me one. I did metion it before but had no batteries for camera. so here's the pic. I just love this card.

I did start a new project while in the hosptial. It's called Blosson Hills Sampler by By the Bay Needleart. I just got done ripping off the roof and attic because I was off on 1 count. I do enjoy this one thoughly.

I have also started this ornament. I mainly work on it when I am out somewhere and have waiting time. I did finish another ornament for someone on the group so I won't show that one yet. It's my first one and I was still getting used to my new meds. I am scared to send it because well I am still so young at this.

And lastly, I know I am very late on this but here's my TUSAL. Sorry abouot being so late.

UPDATE, RAK and a GIVEAWAY

2009-08-04T06:32:00.003-05:00

I would like to say I'm sorry. I had made a mistake on the giveaway on Bev's blog, My Wee Stitching. I had read several blogs that day and I thought this was the one that ran until September 1st. Someone was nice enough to point that out to me so I could edit this post.

Now for the update. I have decided after much frustration, tears, disappointment and disgust the Seven Days of Creation is officially a TOAD. If I never see that piece of linen again it will be waaaaayyyyy to soon. I am convinced that linen is somehow cursed and purposely doing naughty things to me,lol. Maybe a gremlin was using it as a blanket and as far as I am concerned he can have the darn thing back. I love the pattern so I am planning on getting another piece of linen and starting over.

For the past couple weeks I have been taking a hardanger class through ILCS group. Rene is teaching and she's a great teacher. We have one more lesson after this and then we are finished with this piece. I have enjoyed this class very much and have missed a lot of mail but boy was it worth it. Soon we will start a pansy SAL. Very excited about it.

This is a freebie from By the Bay Needleart. I used this olive green fabric since I didn't have anything else to use that is not reserved for another project. I think blues would have went a little better instead of the pinks. I love her patterns. I have the Blossom Hill Sampler. I have been waiting to start it for a while now. We're having a Carries thread exchange and decided when I ordered for my partner I would get some for tis pattern. I have never worked with Carries but have been told they are a real treat.

And now the best thing. Lately I have been pushing to answer mail and just converse with people. It's part of my Major Depression Disorder. This is my fourth episode and with exception of when I was 9, this by far has been the worst. I can't tell you how many thoughts I have each day about myself and how others perceive me. Lately those thoughts have been getting to me a little. You feel like your on the outside of what's going on. Well a little while ago I had seen this pattern called Night Train. I fell in love with this pattern and nothing more came of it. I can not tell how wonderfully surprised I was to receive a pattern like Night Train from Shelly. It really touched my heart and made me feel like I belonged and cared for. Thank you Shelly for lifting my spirits and taming down those awful thoughts I struggle with. You are truly a blessing in my life and an inspiration. Thank you for everyone who took the time to read my blog, I know time is precious.

2009-07-25T01:59:00.001-05:00

Sorry to be so late with my update. As you can see it's gotten quiet full with all the frogging I've had to do.

There's a Giveaway!

2009-07-17T03:21:00.003-05:00

There is a giveaway on Dip Diddly Designs blog. Up for grabs is a patternfrom La-D-Da ,silk floss and linen. If you wish to enter Click on the Title above. Good luck!

Quick Stitching Update

2009-07-12T01:51:00.005-05:00

Well I figured it was about that time to post a new update. As some of you know I had a really hard time on the green section on Seven Days. Who knew that something so tiny would be a royal pain. I ended up frogging it 4 times. The last time I only had to frog a few lines, so it wasn't that bad. But I can say I have overcome! I would again like to thank all the responses to my e-mail. It made this tiny battle a little less lonely, lol. I am about two thirds along the way on this one.

I did a little on the Permin 1830 Sampler. I will try to work on it a little more later on this week. I haven't posted a pic on Monopoly as of yet. I can't get the font right. So, I put it aside for awhile. Maybe this week I will pick it up again. MY son is waiting for this so I can't run forever,lol.

And lastly, I sold a couple books on Ebay so I was able to snag a couple patterns I had my eye on. The first one is Black Horse Inn by Carriage House Samplings. The second is Bouquet For Steptember by Cedar Hill. I won't be able to start these until I finish my current WIP's. Which may not be long if my knee doesn't stop causing me pain. Well Thank you for reading my blog and wishing you some sweet stitching!

Tuesday Update

2009-06-02T18:55:00.008-05:00

Here I am with another update on my WIPs. First off I want to thank everyone who took the time to check out my blog. It's so encouraging and always appreciated. On Friday I joined a new SAL. It's called Totally Useless SAL. I saw it on Chrizette's blog. It's another little push that keeps me going. I wonder how long it will take me to fill the jar. Thank you Chrizette.

This past week I have been sick courtesy of my little one. Since I can only take so much laying down, so I pulled out the Permin sampler. It was really nice to work on even with the frogs. I have about a third of the first page done. I think I am going to keep this out for a while since the Dolly Mamas gotten on my last nerve. It's always the small ones with me,lol.

Then the next day I worked on Seven Days. I am back and forth on this one as far as liking to work on it. I didn't care for doing the stars. I don't know why but they just looked messy. I guess I'm just moody,lol. I will be working on it tonight while watching Deadliest Catch. I am happy Capt. Phil will be back on his ship. He was out with blood clots in his lungs. He was missed him.

Yesterday was Monday and that means Monopoly. I kept getting interrupted. I am not sure if it's because it's Monday or if it's just the project :0) I am really starting to like working on this. As it is so much easier since I passed go. Slowly but surely it will get done. Well that's all folks. Thanks for looking!

Monday 18th Update

2009-05-18T13:11:00.004-05:00

It's been awhile since I've been on my blog. As you can see it's still bare :0) I have posted pics of things I am working on. First up is my Dolly Mamas. I have to frog the right side of her hair because I miss counted. I haven't had much time to work on her, hopefully I get her done soon.

Next is my Monday Monopoly Board I am stitching for my son Ben. He saw Rene's and that it was the best thing since sliced bread. This one is going take quiet awhile. I keep stopping and counting my stitches mulitple times, lol. I don't want to be off count and have to frog it. I'm doing this on aida and not liking it. Aida is very stiff and it's hard to hold on to.

And lastly is a new project. Seven Days of Creation by Plum Street Samplers. I put my Permin sampler on the back burner because I couldn't wait to start it. I love this project, it's so relaxing.

WIPs

2009-04-19T18:45:00.002-05:00

Well I started my Dolly Mamas this weekend. I have stitched more than what is picture today. I picked her because of the lively colors. Gives me a break from the hum-drum samplers I'm working on now. Don't get me wrong, I love samplers. It's just sometimes I want something with a lighter feeling/quick. I am hoping to start my " Mermaid in Pearls " after I finish this one, if I can get the fabric.

2009-04-16T16:40:00.000-05:00

I haven't worked on this in a couple of days. I've been busy working on my mail art project. You may not be able to tell but I have major tension issues. I did get the Castles in the Air SAL, I might piddle around with that for a while.

2009-04-05T20:14:00.000-05:00

I started this the very beginning of April. I have worked on it a few days. It's a 1830 sampler from Permin of Copenhagen. The design area is 330 x 439 stitches. Thankfully this one is in all blue, I've been also working on a painting and every other stitch seems to be a different color. It's a nice break.