tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post2523525529889179832..comments2024-02-14T07:28:27.882-05:00Comments on Stitching Friends Forever: RJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846631762001235611noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-69662306795927358542018-08-30T08:49:33.328-04:002018-08-30T08:49:33.328-04:00That ferris wheel of your son is priceless, as is ...That ferris wheel of your son is priceless, as is your story, RJ! Loved it.<br />The stitches are all so sweet and I LOVE your SAL :)Carolienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019263777714527807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-54298410982101688092018-08-26T12:52:16.879-04:002018-08-26T12:52:16.879-04:00The beach themed ferris wheel is so sweet and love...The beach themed ferris wheel is so sweet and lovely.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-52067388251165034482018-08-22T15:35:01.771-04:002018-08-22T15:35:01.771-04:00Great beach-themed post but RJ's Ferris Wheel ...Great beach-themed post but RJ's Ferris Wheel really is the highlight! Especially the story behind why it means to much to her.Jo who can't think of a clever nicknamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663450738390351663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-75759650612204993222018-08-22T14:09:28.882-04:002018-08-22T14:09:28.882-04:00Sorry for the very late comment! Panama was callin...Sorry for the very late comment! Panama was calling to us so we visited our youngest son down there for 10 days... <br /><br />Your beach themed finishes are delightful--what a perfect gift the ferris wheel frame was for you, RJ! And it really is a lovely summer display piece with all of the little summer themed stitched smalls :) <br /><br />And Mary--I would be right there with you hunting out treasures along the curbs :) I frequented yard sales for many years when our sons were growing up buying used toys, clothing, and books at bargain basement prices. And I've been known to pull an item or two out of someone's trash on garbage pick-up day!!). I love your Hands On Design pieces framed together like that.<br /><br />Congratulations to Martina and Meg!! And keep up the great work on your SAL :) <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-3893736286797241962018-08-21T21:28:22.689-04:002018-08-21T21:28:22.689-04:00Mary: I love the frame what a great find, it is pe...Mary: I love the frame what a great find, it is perfect for your design which I love.<br />I am a troller myself, sometimes you can find great items for free, we have many people in our town and the surrounding small towns who do the same put things roadside for free.<br />Thank-you for the freebie.<br />Nice SAL progress.<br />Congratulations to the winners.<br /><br />Catherinediamondchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829382538662447211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-37925569166501638822018-08-21T21:25:37.598-04:002018-08-21T21:25:37.598-04:00RJ: I am feeling your love for Ferris Wheels, I lo...RJ: I am feeling your love for Ferris Wheels, I love the one Mike bought for you, what a great way to display your stitching and the memories of the times you were able to ride the Ferris Wheel with your Father.<br />Your SAL is coming along, I am anxious to see the framing you do with it.<br /><br />Catherinediamondchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829382538662447211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-41489983755160158392018-08-21T18:27:35.390-04:002018-08-21T18:27:35.390-04:00Oh RJ... I loved the story about the Ferris Wheel!...Oh RJ... I loved the story about the Ferris Wheel! I had to smile to myself as I pictured your mom walking blocks out of her way to avoid you seeing the Ferris Wheel...lol...yep that is what I would have done...lol! You love Ferris Wheels as much as I love Carousels! And Mike sending you the Ferris Wheel!!! OMG! What an absolutely perfect and very thoughtful gift! Perfect for your stitching which looks absolutely lovely! This is truly a very special and sentimental Ferris Wheel! ❤️❤️<br /><br />Mary I love your frame as well! The beach is always my favorite place to go and anything beach related is something I will surely love! And your stitching is really lovely! The patterns are terrific and both made me smile and they brought back many happy memories of summer, beach days! Wow! Finding an antique bedroom set would have me browsing through the streets as well! I did find a beautiful cherry wood living room table set and Scott came across a beautiful oak desk a few years ago so I know it is possible...lol! I keep looking for samplers and quilts too!<br /><br />Your SAL is looking lovely ladies and I want to congratulate the winners of your giveaway! I also wanted to take a moment and express how much your cards and friendship mean to me right now! You both are just so dear and you hold a special place in my heart! Love you two! Sending hugs and love your way!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573444510509211306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-15240208963571888332018-08-20T13:15:55.208-04:002018-08-20T13:15:55.208-04:00RJ, that was so sweet that he sent it to you. You&...RJ, that was so sweet that he sent it to you. You've put the perfect stitching in there and the sea shells make it!<br /><br />Mary, yes, that's a wonderful treasure you found! I'm always on the lookout for things like that when out and about.<br /><br />Wonderful progress for both of you on your SAL, they're looking great.Astrids dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733964010752243506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-16417941362777620612018-08-19T16:27:45.027-04:002018-08-19T16:27:45.027-04:00Congrats to the winners~ \:D/
RJ ~ Lovely ferris...Congrats to the winners~ \:D/<br /><br />RJ ~ Lovely ferris wheel story although it's a shame your mom pitched it! I know the feeling from some of my grandmother's items... they're not used and there's no point in keeping them forever! Until they're wanted again <i>sigh</i> :) It will be fun to see your new one switched out for the different seasons.<br /><br />Mary ~ Of course we're not dumpster divers ahaha~ I could never be a thrifty snob. Wish I could find a bedroom set though! I'm happy with the sewing machine <i>for now</i>. The beachy window frame is so cute.rosey175https://www.blogger.com/profile/00418995945160843165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-9907990454936186652018-08-19T02:38:30.906-04:002018-08-19T02:38:30.906-04:00That's a fantastic Ferris Wheel story from you...That's a fantastic Ferris Wheel story from your childhood, RJ. And how wonderful that you received such a Wheel from your son. Isn't it great that you can insert some small stitched pieces instead of pictures? And then change them out with the seasons. A very creative idea.<br /><br />Mary, you stitched two absolutely great pieces for the unusual frame you found. And they fit perfectly, size-wise and also motif-wise. Such lovely beach designs.<br /><br />Great progress both of you made on your SAL piece.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922122091202289138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-7304379717647863332018-08-18T15:14:10.854-04:002018-08-18T15:14:10.854-04:00Welcome Barbara! So happy you came by to visit w...Welcome Barbara! So happy you came by to visit with Mary and me. I live in Florida too and Mary has a condo down here. I will be by to visit your blog and follow. RJRJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846631762001235611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-10540775708892135332018-08-18T08:35:49.882-04:002018-08-18T08:35:49.882-04:00ALL of your beach designs make my heart beat faste...ALL of your beach designs make my heart beat faster!!! This is my second summer living in FL, so I'm all about beach cross stitch now!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-66348900657946042092018-08-17T08:08:19.675-04:002018-08-17T08:08:19.675-04:00Another great post from both of you!
I'm glad ...Another great post from both of you!<br />I'm glad my friend Martina won.<br /><br />RJ, your Ferris Wheel is sooooooooooooo great!!!! I've never seen anything like this!!!!<br /><br />Mary, your beach embroidery is also super beautiful, and the frame looks like a small window.<br /><br />Your SAL embroideries are getting more and more beautiful, thank you very much for this interesting post and also for the freebie.<br /><br />Hugs from Germany, JuttaJuttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398653842340550573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-55494612773573970892018-08-17T04:56:26.559-04:002018-08-17T04:56:26.559-04:00Beautiful summer beach stitching. I like the Cath...Beautiful summer beach stitching. I like the Cathy Haberman designs done by Mary and the wonderful Ferris Wheel - what a great gift and lovely way to show RJ´s pretty stitching.Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967761486107175671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-80410741194121465862018-08-16T18:17:47.860-04:002018-08-16T18:17:47.860-04:00Thanks for stopping by Terri. Mary and I are thr...Thanks for stopping by Terri. Mary and I are thrilled to have you join our blog and become a stitching friend. I have added your blog to our sidebar. RJRJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846631762001235611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-79128927477051567152018-08-16T16:21:34.221-04:002018-08-16T16:21:34.221-04:00I love your stitchy blog! Thanks for inviting me!
...I love your stitchy blog! Thanks for inviting me!<br />Terri Patillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17153168030454495052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-87050710763381465732018-08-16T08:04:10.149-04:002018-08-16T08:04:10.149-04:00Fantastic beach stitching! Well done to both of yo...Fantastic beach stitching! Well done to both of you. It's lovely to browse through so many beautiful photos, thank you for sharing. The Ferris Wheel makes for such an unusual (and cute) display for your stitching, what a great idea! Elehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043483414754407209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-85774919263067259922018-08-16T00:30:16.315-04:002018-08-16T00:30:16.315-04:00Oh RJ - Your Ferris wheel story literally made my ...Oh RJ - Your Ferris wheel story literally made my stomach drop. I remembered being on a Ferris wheel with my 4 or 5 year old nephew and being at the top with the chair swinging back and forth - I was terrified and trying not to show it so as to scare Matt who was just fine. I've never been so happy to get off a ride in my life! That said, I can see why the little Ferris wheel is the perfect gift for you and you have created a charming display. Mary - back to my WIPS I must go as I started 'Flock Together' a couple of years ago and never finished it. Your beach frame is the perfect fit for her designs. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433260552425620150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-54227071806324271222018-08-14T10:48:39.600-04:002018-08-14T10:48:39.600-04:00Your Ferris wheel is gorgeous and the fact that yo...Your Ferris wheel is gorgeous and the fact that your son remembered and got you one is just precious! The two beach themed stitching pieces look fantastic together....love the colours and the frame is perfect!Rhonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774540090030286613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-76178036791322014922018-08-13T21:21:09.494-04:002018-08-13T21:21:09.494-04:00You have both stitched wonderful beach designs. T...You have both stitched wonderful beach designs. The Ferris wheel is a great way to display those designs and Mary, I love your designs and what a pretty frame for them both!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292519625560497199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-52251773630196330542018-08-13T19:52:53.368-04:002018-08-13T19:52:53.368-04:00Love your Feffa Wheel memory RJ! And what a though...Love your Feffa Wheel memory RJ! And what a thoughtful son you have to gift you your very own doe Mother's Day! Love how you are displaying it. <br /><br />Mary I love those beachy pieces you stitched. They look great and you rescued the perfect frame for it from it's demise! <br /><br />You are both doing great on the SAL. Congrats to the winners!Faith...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03976453272696296938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-5514638899553757592018-08-13T17:56:04.319-04:002018-08-13T17:56:04.319-04:00RJ...loved your ferris wheel story! And love the ...RJ...loved your ferris wheel story! And love the summer ferris wheel..awesome! I can see why you cried when you opened that box!<br /><br />Mary...so true that someone else's junk is a treasure for someone else! That frame is perfect for your beach stitches...Susan Lankfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04085899925302189110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-31427559481182554092018-08-13T17:50:30.823-04:002018-08-13T17:50:30.823-04:00Hi, RJ and Mary! As usual, I'm late to the par...Hi, RJ and Mary! As usual, I'm late to the party... but there is a song I love and the lyrics go, "I'm never late to the party if I'm late to the party with you."<br /><br />I won the giveaway?! What?! Wow! This NEVER happens. Are you sure? :-) Better double check. Hehe... But wow... thank you, thank you thank you, thank you.<br /><br />Your beach-themed items are gorgeous, and Mary, what an awesome frame! (My yard-sale/flea-market experience is hit and miss. I visited my brother in CO a couple of weeks ago and spent HOURS visiting thrift/antique/flea market shops, and found nothing but a simple 5x5 frame to paint. I think I have to be in the right mood, or the creative side of my brain has to be working that day.) The ferris wheel story, RJ, is touching yet heartbreaking. I'm so glad your son sent you a ferris wheel, and I love how you used it to display stitching.<br /><br />Your SAL is gorgeous. Can't wait to see the finished product!<br /><br />Have a lovely week, RJ and Mary.<br /><br />Hugs from Idaho...Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456059825889195640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-33489627248419447482018-08-13T12:55:54.941-04:002018-08-13T12:55:54.941-04:00Congratulations to the winners!
Wonderful story, ...Congratulations to the winners!<br /><br />Wonderful story, RJ! Such a great gift from your son! Love your finish! It will be so nice to see little pieces every season display on the wheel!<br />The beach pieces are so lovely too!<br /><br />Both of your progress on the stitch-a-long is gorgeous!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478087606113203160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492321594826346563.post-42082163065372991582018-08-13T11:17:35.565-04:002018-08-13T11:17:35.565-04:00RJ your Ferris Wheel is lovely, and I love the sto...RJ your Ferris Wheel is lovely, and I love the story behind it. Both of your SALs are growing well; I look forward to seeing more of them xBethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098026206814858282noreply@blogger.com