I've reached the point of giving up.  I have taken inventory in my sewing room and have decided that I must give up on one of my hobbies.  From the standpoint of which one takes up the most room, it is hands down Cross Stitching.  Therefore I am going to be selling all of my cross stitch inventory.  This will include patterns, fabrics and fibers.  I'm going to sell off my entire collection of Just Nan designs, The Drawn Thread, Blackbird Designs and many more that I've collected over the years.  In this economy I want to get the most I can for all of items I've collected so I will be selling all of this on Ebay and open it up to worldwide bidding.  I don't do this lightly but I've come to the point in my life where I just don't enjoy it anymore and I prefer quilting, knitting and crocheting more.  

I also have tons of smalls that I've stitched and finished and these will be sold also.  I will keep you all up to day as to when these auctions will start.  

B

I have to share with you what my wonderful friend sent me for my birthday.  On Wednesday I received the beautiful bouquet of yellow roses and daisies.....two of my favorite flowers.  Then I received a gift certificate from one of my favorite knitting shops "Sip and Knit".  Well today I went up there and saw this beautiful hand painted yarn of merino wool, bamboo and nylon in gorgeous spring colors.  They really look like Easter Eggs after she wound the yarn into cakes.  I have a stunning shawl picked out for this yarn and to top it off, I bought a package of crystals to add to the shawl.  

Thank you my dear friend Rhonda.  You always make me feel special on "My Day".  

(((HUGS)))

Help!  This is my face....thankfully without all those wrinkles....when I look in the mirror and know that I have lost my mojo.....again.   I need something to spark my interest in stitching again and I just can't figure out what.  Last year when the SAL was going on, I had lots of ideas but I haven't stitched anything since the end of the SAL.

Maybe some ideas or tell me what you're working on and maybe that will help me.

B

We spent a fun day at Gatorland Zoo here in Orlando and I thought I'd share some of the pics I took.  

I also have some "hams" for grandsons.  LOL

Video taping is not one of my strong points.  LOL

This guy was just nuts!!!!

And you can't go anywhere in Florida without seeing the flamingos.

It was a long day but we all have so much fun and we topped it off with burgers and milkshakes at Steak and Shake.  

B

WOW!  Today was clean out day in my sewing room and I have some great deals if you want to take advantage of them.

DMC Linen floss for $39.00

Splendor Silks for $30.00

So visit Never Enough Stash for some great items.....not only from me but other sellers as well.

Barbara

http://neverenoughstash1.blogspot.com/

Peasant Woman Threading  A Needle

1861 by Jules Breton

I saw this painting on Pinterest and fell instantly in love.

How many of us grew up watching her movies and singing her precious songs.  I couldn't even begin to count how many times I've sang "On the Good Ship Lollypop".  My  mother was fascinated with her as a little girl and she taught me to love her also.  I remember receiving my Shirley Temple doll when I was about 5 years old.  My mother bought me and my cousin Betty one at the same time and I still have it  today.  It stands in a place of honor in a curio cabinet my father made for me.  I had paper dolls and at the time I was small, there was also a line of clothing with her name on them and I had several of the dresses.  I wonder what ever happened to them.

I am very saddened to learn of Shirley Temple's death and I'm certain the world was a better place with her being a part of it.

I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family.  He's a 8 month old chihuahua named Toots.  His names fits him completely.....he loves to toot just like any male does.  Vallie is not quite sure what to make of him yet.  He's very active jumping all around and she's more laid back but I'm sure they'll be best buddies soon.  

Depression....what a terrible thing.  The past several weeks have been horrible.  First off our son in laws father passes away at 58.....then Jenn's dog.  Last week I lost one of my cousins and now our next door neighbor that we've known for about 30 years passes away at the age of 54.  I was talking with a friend today and she's had the same thing in her life.  She swears that depression has become so widespread and that people are giving up.  I don't know if it's true it but depression can be quite debilitating.  

I don't know if there are any crocheters that follow my blog but I have an extra set of Knit Picks crochet hooks for sale.  

$44.99

The sizes included are:  E - G - 7 - H - I - J - K 

I'm selling these for the regular price because they've never been used.  They are in the original case I received them in.   These are wood and have an excellent feel in your hand.  Please email me at grammy5@cfl.rr.com if you're  interested.  

B