I Like Thursday #305

It's time for Thursday Likes! Please visit LeeAnna over at Not Afraid of Color to link up with more blogs posting happy and fun content every Thursday. The weather isn't quite as cold as it has been. It's so nice to have temperatures that aren't bone chilling for a change! Anyways, I've been working on my cross stitch kitty. This is a slow process due to all the thread changes but I love how it's coming out. I only work on it while watching television. It's fun to stitch and watch the Olyympics.

Having been a hospital pharmacist for so many year, I have met some great students over the years. I heard from one of my former students and found out he and his wife are expecting their first child. He was so thrilled to tell me the news. Of course, I had to start a baby quilt for them. I've got three blocks done so far. They measure 14" square. He told me an owl lives in the trees behind his house. I found a layer cake with lots of animals, including owls!

Lily has slept for many months on a little couch that we received as a gift from my daughter's boyfriend's mom. Well, before she bought us the couch, she had sent this little house for the cats to sleep in. All of a sudden, that is Lily's preferred place to sleep. I have no idea why. These kitties are very silly and you can never figure them out! Who know what made her change her mind!?

This week's question asks us what was your favorite subject in school. Well, since I became a pharmacist, I definitely loved science but it was also because it was the most practical route for me. I could make a career from something in the field of science and that's how I landed in pharmacy. But if I had had my way, I would have been an English major. I just love reading and just about anything that has to do with books. Teaching jobs were hard to find when I graduated from high school so I went into health care. My love will always be reading and language arts.

Have a great weekend! We may get 2 snowstorms so not sure what kind of weekend we're going to have. I guess we should be used to it by now!

Lucky for St. Patrick's Day

I just finished this month's free cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage. I started stitching it when I got tired of cross stitching the cat I'm working on. There are so many thread changes on that cat that I have to stop after a while. So, I worked on this project instead. I got it ready in time for St. Patrick's Day with plenty of time to spare!

I used 16ct aida in off white. I just used what I had at home. It measures approximately 5" X 5.5".  I thought the small pom pom trim would be a cute touch. Well, it looks nice but it was tough for me to sew on. It's very narrow and I kept sewing off the fabric. This is the second piece of fabric I sewed onto the cross stitch piece. The original fabric kept I chose kept shredding. I'm not sure if I like the twine, still deciding! Anyways, it's a cute new addition to use to decorate my house. 

I Like Thursday #304

Welcome to Thursday Likes! Please visit LeeAnna to link up with more participating blogs posting happy and positive content. We had another storm over the weekend. I took this picture at the end of the day after the storm had ended. Isn't it so pretty?? It was a welcome sight after another snowstorm.

I wish I had seen these Vintage Valentine's Day cards before I bought my cards this year. I love vintage cards and especially Valentine's Day cards. I saw these at World Market. They have many cute items for holidays. Their Easter decorations are already up. I have to keep myself from buying since they stock the cutest stuff!

I just finished this book and loved it! You learn all about the main character through her letters. She keeps up correspondence with many friends as well as famous figures. I know it's all fiction but it was just done so well. I read this was one of the best books of 2025. I'll have to agree!

Our conversation starter this week asks us about our most romantic date. I don't really remember a date that stands out over any other. However, I think my most favorite gift my husband gave me was a Spa Day. It was so fun to be pampered for a day. I think wives and moms are so used to putting themselves last. It was a welcome gift that I thoroughly enjoyed!

Happy Valentine's Day! Have a great weekend!!💘

More Facet Blocks and Organizing

We're expecting more snow this afternoon. Just what we need!!! Anyways, I've been diligently working on my teal round of the Facets quilt. As you can see, I have 18 made but have 34 left to make. I can make them pretty quickly now but I usually only make 1 or 2 at a time. They measure 6.5" square.

I bought a new shelf with cubbies to hold all my fabric. It took a few days to get all my fabric in the baskets and on the shelf. I had so much fabric that I didn't even remember buying! I still plan on going through each basket and organizing better. I mainly organize by color but I also have lots of fat quarters that have their own area. Ugh! It's not easy to get everything in it's proper place. I'll get there eventually!

I Like Thursday #303

Welcome to Thursday Likes! Please visit LeeAnna to link up with more participating blogs posting positive content. The temperatures have gone up this week but I went to the library yesterday and took this picture. There are still so many areas of ice that look they're here to stay awhile! This picture was taken in front of a gate with a plant in front of it. It made me cold just to look at it. 

Does anyone else use Duolingo? I finished the Italian course. Italian was my first language however, the Italian I spoke was a dialect. This course teaches the proper Italian. I've asked my mother about some of the words and she hasn't even heard of them! Italian only has 60 levels on this app so it didn't take too long to finish up. I also started to learn chess. I'm terrible at it but it's fun to learn. If you're on Duolingo, let me know so we can follow each other. 

If you subscribe to Primrose Cottage Stitches, this is the freebie for the month! So cute! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day! This one looks like a quick one to stitch up. 

Our conversation starter this week asks us if we exchanged Valentine's Day cards in grammar school. I remember decorating a shoe box to place the cards in. I remember buying a box of cards and signing and sending one to each of my classmates. We always had a party with cookies and juice! So fun!!

Have a great weekend!! Stay warm!!

Cat Pillow Cross Stitch

 It's actually over 32 degrees outside! Some of the snow is starting to melt. It will take many more days like these to melt this snow pack but it's a start. I heard the cold will be back this weekend so I can't get too excited. Anyways, does anyone remember this cross stitch pillow I made last year?? I ended up giving it as a gift. 

I liked it so much that I started another one. It seems a bit easier this time around. There are too many thread changes but I do love how this looks when it's done. The shading makes it look so realistic. I'm glad I have something to do when I watch TV. It's almost time for General Hospital! Time to get ready!

Quilting and Freezing

 Although we haven't had anymore snow, the weather has not been good. The temperatures are low and the wind chill just makes them lower. The temp was -1 this morning without the windchill. Ugh.  I've gone out most days and noticed there aren't as many cars out there. I think a lot of people are staying home and trying to keep warm. I've made 7 blocks as you can see in this picture. They're getting faster to make. They measure 6.5" square. The Facets quilt is really coming along!

I went to a quilt shop one day and bought a few more turquoise fabrics for this round of the Facets quilt. It's such a pretty color. I'm surprised I didn't have more in my stash!

Now that Laurel Ridge is completed, I needed a label. I used the alphabet on my sewing machine and got this one done today. I added some interfacing to make it a little more stable. I always add the label and then wash the quilt. Then, the quilt is finally finished!

Well, I heard our temperature may finally reach over 30 degrees on Monday. It will feel like a heat wave! Stay warm!!