Renee'sReflectiveStitches

Christmas Ornies April-July 09

2009-08-16T15:46:00.000-07:00

Fair & Square Summer Round and Round 14 Exchanges Received

2009-08-16T13:20:00.001-07:00

Above is the Summer Round from Karen R. in Australia.
Below is Round 14 from Pokua in Australia.

I love both of them. You can go to the Fair & Square Blog to read my comments about these 2 pieces. I really like doing exchanges.

Whew, Finally Home

2009-08-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Got back in from Florida/Bahamas last night. Glad we came back then. Needed today to regroup (unpack, wash clothes, grocery shop, etc.) I am not looking forward to going back to work tom.

I will discuss my trip a little further later this week. Today, I want to post my stitching updates.

To begin with: This is from Aury -Tiny Treasures Exchange Floss Ring. I love it. Go to that blog and read my response.

Florida Bound

2009-08-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

Suitcase is packed. Everything is taken care of around the house. Just going to double-check the most important item I am taking, my stitching. I can stitch riding in a car so, I hope to get a lot accomplished. I am taking my Pals stitching exchange piece and my ornament to make for the month of August (per my new years resolution). Pray for us to have a safe trip and plenty of good family bonding. Will post on my return.

Needy People

2009-08-04T16:25:00.000-07:00

Sometimes working with the public can drain you. I had a few "needy" people today that gave me a headache. Oh well, after a quick shower, I am going to take Faye Raye's advice and kit me up some projects for Florida. I have finally decided what I am going to stitch/finish for the Pals stitching exchange; something I have never done before and am excited to try it. shhh wait till October for the convention. (faye, if you are reading this, i need your email and/or your blog address-got a question for you)

Desperately Wanting Stitching Time

2009-08-03T18:45:00.000-07:00

Between work and training for the mud run, I have not had much time to stitch. Boy, can I tell. I feel a little high strung and it sure calms me down. I have several projects I would like to complete this month but with vacation in Florida next week, stitching will be limited to the car trip down and back (maybe at night on the ship and in hotel room). I plan to pick out the projects tomorrow night. Too tired to feel creative tonight.

Summer Round 2009 Fair & Square Exchange

2009-08-03T18:40:00.000-07:00

I thought this design was so cute and Karen R. in Australia has informed me, she really likes it. Tea is huge here in the southeastern United States. I am glad she enjoys as well. Her summer is just beginning over there. So cheers to you Karen.

Fair & Square July 4th Exchange Received

2009-07-05T12:00:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with this when it came in the mail. This looks like something I would have picked out to stitch for myself. Thanks for the great job Corinna-TX!

Fair & Square July 4th Exchange Sent

2009-07-05T11:54:00.001-07:00

I made this for Corinna-TX. I know she liked it! I love it!

Severely Neglected Blog Updates!

2009-07-05T11:50:00.001-07:00

Daniela's work is beautiful. She knew how much I liked stitched houses and made me quite happy with this piece. The signature piece is really cute too. Thanks!

Pals Stitching Spring Exchange Received

2009-05-17T12:59:00.000-07:00

This was a nice surprise in the mail this week. Karen D.-Arizona stitched and sent all these goodies for me. I have this design and was wanting to stitch it for myself. But now, thanks to Karen, I can enjoy this. It already has a home on a shelf in my house. Thanks Karen.

Pals Stitching Spring Exchange Sent

2009-05-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

I stitched & finished this pinkeep for Shelleen. This is what Shawn (DH) wanted me to keep at home and stitch something else for Shelleen. Ha Ha. I told him I would stitch another one. I really like all the colors in it. Purple is Shelleen's favorite color so I hope it goes well in her house.

Fair & Square Spring Design Exchange

2009-05-17T12:51:00.001-07:00

Piece I stitched for Heidi-Germany.

Stitching Update

2009-05-17T12:47:00.001-07:00

Fair & Square Round 13 (no theme) piece I stitched for Dani B-Ontario, Canada.

Poor Little Neglected Blog

2009-05-11T17:05:00.000-07:00

Time has been zooming by. Work has been HECTIC. My stitching time has suffered a little bit. Finally got some exchanges off. Will post pics of when recipient receives them. I was a little behind on my New Year's stitching resolution of stitching one Christmas ornie per month. I knocked one out last night and will post pic a little later this week. Several exchanges to do and still trying to work on some UFO's. So wish I could quit work and stay home and stitch more, but don't we all.

Exchanges Received This Week. I love them!

2009-04-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

Spring Round from Heidi B. in Germany. What a happy design.

Round 12 from Danielle B. in Canada. Love, love, love this!

Found My Head Today!

2009-04-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

Whew, first time in a while since I posted; been working 12 hour days again. I haven't stitched all week; have not had time. Work has been crazy 8-8:30pm every day. Not complaining because we have been blessed, considering the economy .But, man on man, my stitching has suffered! I have 3 exchanges to complete in the next few weeks and another UFO and Christmas ornie to accomplish for the month. I have not EVEN picked up my Peppermint Twist SAL except to move it from the couch to a chair but, I will get to it. I am taking this Thursday (9th) and Friday (10th-MY BIRTHDAY) off and am planning to stitch up a storm. I cannot believe I will be 47 years old. Where has the time gone? WELL, here is how I have spent some of my almost 47 years.

UFO'S COMPLETED JAN.-MAR. 2009

CHRISTMAS ORNIES COMPLETED JAN.-MAR.2009

MOST RECENT FAIR & SQUARE EXCHANGE PIECES
STITCHED FOR JEANIE CHOW IN SINGAPORE. (JBW Designs "A Very Merry Spring")

And I received my Fair & Square Easter Exchange from Jeanie Chow in Singapore! How Cute! It is a freebie from San Man Originals. Perfect for Easter.

Round 11 piece stitched for Cyndi H.
(Motif from Victoria Sampler-"Where Stitchers Gather")

My piece I received from her is on February 14th posting.

This should complete my stitching so far for the year. (will probably find one stuck somewhere, if so, will post) :)

AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHH!

2009-03-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

My life has been a whirlwind of traveling up & down the road. I think I passed myself in the road today but, was too tired to wave at me! Started work 730 this morning and did not walk out of there till 630 tonight! Busy with clients. Glad the beauty industry is holding its own these days. My stitching has been suffering a little, but not a lot. This week, however, looks to be pretty intense with computer work. Too tired to even work out today. The thought of stitching sounds appealing yet curling up under a heavy load of blankets and going to sleep early doesn't sound too bad either. Need to post pics of exchanges and finished projects. Will get to it when I can!

Blog Hopping Hits Home

2009-03-17T16:37:00.000-07:00

As I blog-hop, I think of my poor little blog. The time I spend reading other people's blogs could be spent updating mine. My life is sooooooo busy, that tasks only get half done. No, it's not ADD. If only I could quit work and catch up on some things I want to do. Work has really been busy. Dr. Sherman and I trained with a rep. today on a new facial filler-Radiesse. Love It! My husband was a guinea pig and the before and after shots of him are truly spectacular. One of the reasons I don't want to quit work. I get to see all the cool stuff out there for slowing down the aging proces.

Stitching has been going fairly well. Finished and received 2 exchange pieces and will post pics of all at some point. Will be gone again this weekend for training in Summerville. So, not much stitching or posting time. Boring blog entry but at least want to catch up.

Stitching Plans for The Weekend

2009-03-06T17:53:00.001-08:00

I am going for the next 3 days to Summerville, SC for part 1 of a 6 day advanced medical esthetics course. I will be staying in Mt. Pleasant with my sister-in-law. So, I plan to stitch in the evenings at her house. I am currently doing an excellent job in keeping up with my 2009 New Year's stitching resolutions. I resolved to stitch a Christmas ornament every month of 2009 and will take March's project with me. I also resolved to work on my UFO's and am taking 2 of those with me.

Valentine Treat From Hubby

2009-02-15T12:01:00.001-08:00

These were sent to my job Friday. Aren't they beautiful? Just as beautiful as he is!

Peppermint Twist SAL Current Status

2009-02-14T10:55:00.000-08:00

Have not worked on this in about a month. Way too busy. But this posting is meant to motivate me to get back to it on our SAL Monday's. The bottom snowflake is complete, just hard to see. Still need to stitch an ornament this month to keep up with resolution of one per month before Christmas.

Fair & Square Winter Design Exchange

2009-02-14T10:29:00.000-08:00

I fell in love with this piece from Jennifer F. the instant I opened it. My husband & I love cardinals and Jennifer added some sparkle and beads to the piece. This design is from Waxing Moon called "Winter Cardinal" Her signature piece is really good too. I have got to learn how to do a good signature piece. Thanks so much!

Never Enough Time To Stay Current

2009-02-14T10:20:00.000-08:00

Aggravated that I have not had time to keep up with my blog.
But, I am here now-Valentine's Day!
Here is the 1st of two Fair & Square exchange pieces I received.

Round 11 from Cyndi H. No Theme.

How cute are they! This design is from Prairie Schooler #72 "Two By Two". She chose a color of fabric that I really like. I so appreciate this and the handmade card she included. Thanks Cyndi

Bored

2009-01-12T18:08:00.000-08:00

Ready for warm weather. Feeling bored. Don't want to work. Just want to stitch. I am sure half the stitchers in the world feel the same way. Always stuff that needs to be done and just don't have enough time in the day to do it. Want to jazz up my blog, but not sure how. Any Suggestions?

Misc. Info.

2009-01-03T12:04:00.000-08:00

Have had a busy few days. Gift certificates we sold at Christmas for facials and massages are starting to come in.

We bought a surround system for our T.V. last night. Am waiting for a friend to come hook it up. Will probably lose the rest of my hearing by the summer, since DH is the one who wanted the system and loves his movies and sports loud.

Ran 4 miles Thursday. Real excited. Have not done that in a while. It was fairly easy. Guess with all the excess fat finally off my body, anything should be easier! Wonder if other stitchers are also starting their new year off with exercise as well as stitching.

Still whittling away at my UFO's. Completed a few more. Am currently working on an ornament. Should be finished by tom. Just in time to start my SAL!

Peppermint Twist Stitch Along

2008-12-30T17:27:00.000-08:00

So excited to start something new and pretty. Went with a beautiful fabric choice for the Peppermint Twist SAL. The threads pop off the fabric. Been looking forward to stitching all day. Need to get off this computer and get started.
So sore from teaching a hard exercise class last night. Had a policeman in the class challenge me to a hard work out. Guess who called me whining today about how sore he was. Did I admit to him how sore I was? Of course not, it's a woman thing!

2009 Stitching Resolutions

2008-12-29T17:57:00.001-08:00

Haven't you heard if you write your goals down and tell someone about it, you are more apt to stick to achieving your goals?

Goal 1: Well, the first week of December was spent organizing ALL my stitching stash. It took me about a total of 12 hours to get it like I wanted. I compiled all my UFO's and as of December 7th, I had 28! What a shame! One project was started when my firstborn was a few weeks old. She is now 18. I told my husband that 2009 would be spent making a dent in the UFO pile. So, along with finishing a few ornie exchanges and a RR, I completed a few UFO's and as of this date, I am now down to 25.

Goal 2: I have also joined a SAL for the first time. It is Blue Ribbon Designs', "Peppermint Twist". I am excited about it and love the design. I plan to finish it in the next few months.

Goal 3: I plan to stitch at least one Christmas ornie and do some type of finishing to it each month. I have so many designs I want to do. I feel this is the best way to get some of them done.

Goal 4: To slow up on my stitching purchases until I can knock out some of the above 3 goals.

Do I expect anyone to believe Goal 4? That's the ONLY one I did not write down or state outloud to anyone. You think I'm crazy?

About Time!

2008-12-11T14:56:00.000-08:00

About time for me to update my blog! We finally married on Nov. 1. These are just a few of the hundreds of pics of our event. If anyone wants to see more just email me at rkennedy18@sc.rr.com and I will Snapfish them to you. Haven't had time to sit down and put them all on one place for viewing.

I'M BACK!!

2008-07-13T11:19:00.001-07:00

Been gone so long, I forgot how to post. Had to play around till I got it right! Where do I begin?
Graduated from school in April and passed my state board exam. Now an official aesthetician. WhoooooooHoooooo. Hit the ground running. Been working 60-65 hours a week since. been training on lasers and thermage treatments. hope to get back to a normal (is there such a thing?) 40 hour work week.
stitching has been almost non-existent. working here and there on a sampler to give to my best friend for her wedding (which was july 10) oh well, true love waits, so she'll be waiting on the sampler.
watched a movie over my vacation last week called, The Making Of An American Quilt. it was a great movie and inspired me to design a quilt or two of my own life. Till next post........

Esthetician School-1st Week

2008-01-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

Wow, have enjoyed my 1st week of esthetics school more than I thought I would. There are 9 other girls/women in class with me and we all get along with much fun and laughter. I have already learned 3/4 of the European Facial and made a 100 on my first test. I am very excited. I stay in Columbia during the week and come home on the weekends. I also joined Gold's Gym and have started exercising and eating a little better. I have not had much time to stitch. When I have a little time, I have been too tired to pick up the needle. I plan to start back tonight. I went to Down Sunshine Lane's web page and saw some cute designs just released. I ordered the chart "Home of A Needleworker" and felt it got my creative juices flowing. I appreciate everyone's comments to my posts. I wish I could talk with everyone or at least email more often, but just know, my Cross Stitch Pals, that I think of EVERYONE all the time. Wishing everyone love and happiness.

Not off to a good start!

2008-01-13T18:56:00.000-08:00

Wow, talk about big plans for a blog and only posting once! The story of my busy life.
Got engaged on Christmas Day. Shawn got on one knee and asked me in front of my 2 girls. We cried and laughed. The ring is beautiful. (see pic) We have not set a date yet.

Start esthetician school Jan.21 for 13 weeks in Columbia, SC. A 1 1/2 hour drive one way. Plan on finding someone to stay with a few nights during the week. Excited about going to school but, still wish I was financially able to just stay home designing stitching patterns and stitching all my projects that I have purchased along the years.

I am enjoying my very first RR and am working on the second of 10 parts to the project. Should have taken picture of first but, passed it along to Amy of Down Sunshine Lane (my favorite place to stash shop). Accidentally stitched hers first but am almost finished with the one I should have started with. I am also currently working on a beautiful project of scissors that I will post at some point. Oh well, time for bed!!

Beginning A New Blog

2007-12-20T18:53:00.000-08:00

I always wanted my own blog. Hope I will have time to manage it. My goal is to keep up with my stitching projects on this blog. Actually, it is more of a limited diary of my life's activites. I will have to get up with my friend Amy, to learn how to get the most out of blogging. Wish me luck!