Hope Everyone is Healthy

We are here and I'm hoping that all of my followers are also healthy.  I heard some disturbing news yesterday and I just can't wrap my mind around why they are doing this.  Two doctors in California made a video and posted it on Youtube about how their hospital is forcing them to add Covid-19 to death certificates even though they are sure that patient didn't have the virus.  This makes no sense to me.  Why would they be doing this?  Youtube has pulled the video from their website because of what they call "misunderstandings".  What?  These doctors are on the front line and should be listened to.  And what's up with our Vice President going to John Hopkins Hospital and refusing to put a mask on?   This is not the time to play games.  He should obey the laws just like everyone else has to.  

I've been busy stitching and finished two little designs.  The second one I don't even remember who the designer was so if you know please tell me.  The first was by Jeannette Douglas .

This one is a BBD design called "Waiting for the Harvest" and I'm stitching it on a Painter's Thread fabric called Klimt and the rick rack and the single loop embellishment will be used when I do the finishing part.  I'm stitching it with DMC 3371.  I love this fabric and they have some very unusual dye colors that they use.  I have three other pieces that are different colors that I'm saving for something special.

Here I'm getting together some threads and fabric that I want to stitch a sampler with.  I'm using a medium grey fabric from Access Commodities that really shows off the pinks, burgundies and purples.  Can't wait to start that one/.

I also have a problem with a Shepherd's Bush pattern that I have.  I made my working copy and then sold the original.  Now I can't find the legend that tells me what colors to use.  I've come up with the idea that I'm just going to pick my own and see what happens.  The poem on it reads "She tends her garden of gladness and fears nurtured with love and watered with tears".  I just love that saying.  So wish me luck on that one.

Also remember the shawl "my fair lady".  Well I've determined that I am not suppose to make that and have given up on it.  I found a nicer yarn to work with but I just couldn't stop making mistakes and these I would find after I had done more rows.  So that one I'm giving up on and that's hard for me to do.

Stay safe, keep stitching and many Blessings to all,

Barbara

Update:  I was told the wrong information about Vice President Pence and I would like to set the record straight.  It was not John Hopkins but the Mayo Clinic and they have an option of wearing a mask or not.  I don't want to be the spreader of wrong information.  Thanks

Andrea Bocelli: Music For Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano

I hope you enjoy this beautiful music and that he gives you hope that some time this will be over and our lives will return to normal.

I did start My Fair Lady shawl over again but going in a completely different direction.  If you remember the movie there are two times that she wears a white gown.  At the horse races where it is white and black and then at the ball where it is all white with lots of sparkles.  Well I've picked a yarn that starts out white and ends up black and in the black section which will be the outside edge of the shawl I will be adding beads to give it that sparkle.  Wish me luck that I finally get this shawl finished that I so love.

Blessings Upon All This Easter Sunday,

Barbara

Bored Bored Bored

I have discovered something.  When I have the decision of whether or not I want to go someplace I feel good and want to do a lot of stitching.....BUT when someone tells me I can't go anyplace then I can't find anything interesting to do.  Am I the only one?

I did stitch The Drawn Thread's freebie "Be Well" and finished it up today into a coaster for my tea cup.  Here it is all finished.

I came across something interesting at The Fat Quarter Shop.  They are hosting a SAL and the price is really quite reasonable.  This is a shop exclusive cross stitch design and is very spring looking.

Here is the web page if you are interested in joining. 

https://www.fatquartershop.com/feels-like-home-downloadable-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern-series

I went to Costco today at 7 am and found the line already forming.  My hubby and I are okay with everything we need but the kids needed some TP and paper towels.  They had a policewoman there in case anything got out of hand but everyone acted accordingly and it went smoothly.  

My hubby has gone on disability because his doctor does not want him around anyone until this pandemic is over.  He has no immune system to speak of so he wouldn't be able to fight this virus very well.  Every time I leave I wear a mask and as soon as I get home I take a hot shower.  So far we have been making it work with him working from home and it's great that his company is allowing it.  Where he works is considered "essential" because they have government contracts that must be finished on time.  

I hope every one has been in good health and have had no complications from this virus.  I say prayers every night for the families who have lost loved ones  and are going thru terrible times.  Please stay well and I send my blessings to each and every one of my readers.  I might not comment on many blogs but I do get inspiration from all of you and I thank you for that.  We as a town, city, state, country and world will get thru this with God's help.

Blessings, Barbara