Showing posts with label Capons Springs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Capons Springs. Show all posts

Friday, October 23, 2009

Back from vacation

I'm back from a few days of much needed rest and relaxation. We hiked, played games, ate, did a few mind-boggling and eye-crossing puzzles, played some shuffleboard (no, you don't have to be retired to do this!) and of course I stitched. I didn't get as much finished as I would have liked (I never do). I seem to have delusions that I'm going to finish so much, forgetting all the other great things I like to do on vacation.

There are quite a few color combinations in this one. Lots of blending and half-stitches with different thread counts. I filled in a bit more of the Indian's feather cloak and the rock formations:
But there is still much more to come. For instance, the top half has a design made of half-stitches, as if it were made from the clouds in the night sky.
If only I had one more day...

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Ready for vacation

I'm getting ready for vacation at one of my favorite places: Capon Springs, WV. It's a great mountain retreat with no phones, no computers, no TVs. Just good food, good friends, good times! And did I mention the great home cooked meals? Yummy! I sure hope that fireplace is stoked because it's a bit chilly outside!

I plan on spending lots of time stitchin' away - in between playing games and spending time with my family, of course. I've been working on a project for my Dad for Christmas. It's about 1/3 finished. Not sure if I'm going to make it this year, but I'm going to give it my all! Here's what it looks like today:


Let's see how much I really get finished in the next 4 days!