I have left my crazy job from before and start at a new and promising workplace on Monday. Doing the same thing I did (design work) but hopefully in a fun and enjoyable new environment. I can't wait to try it all out.
In and amoungst all that turmoil I have gotten more health things under control. Still medicated, still in pain sometimes but can actually manage to eat out once and awhile and went to a movie this afternoon which was sooo exciting! So things have improved for sure.
In stitchy news... I was voted VP for my local needlework guild in June and look forward to that position starting in the fall. And the biggest news.....
I WON A RIBBON!!!
It's only third place (at the Western Showcase for the Calgary Stampede) but hey it's a ribbon.
So I won third place in the linen category. Here is a pic of it on display at the showcase:
Lots of other things going on. I'm stitching Halloween Rules (Lizzie Kate), got a sweet package of items I ordered from Karen at Wasatch Needleworks, and am trucking along on dragons (another page is done). I will share these things and more in the next little bit and continue on with my epic stitching chronicle for those interested in following.
The other big piece of news... for all of you who knew Rene LaFrog that we sadly lost at Christmas time. I have done a personal design (with help of a friend whose an artist) that I will be distributed for free via this blog in the next few days.
A huge thanks goes out to Evalina who stitched up the final model.
So please watch for this and perhaps we can all take a night to stitch up a memorial frog for Rene.
I'm happy to be back... however this is a twist. I have cleared out my entire blog list (I had over 400 blogs on it that I followed) and am starting fresh. So if you post here I'll add you to the following list of course, if your profile is not connected to your stitchy blog then please feel free to post it in the comments.
Thank so much everyone and looking forward to catching up and sharing more with you all soon!
Mel.
Welcome Back and congratulations on the Ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy having the award winning piece in my entry way... it's very pretty. Too bad I have to give it back next Saturday! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back. Congratulations on winning the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel! Look forward to seeing all your progress. X
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel. I was new to your blog when you took a break, so I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Grats on everything!! (Your ribbon, the new job, and the MP post are all grats worthy!)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Mel. I am glad your health is improving slowly. Congratulations on winning a ribbon; it really is a beautiful piece. Lots of luck with your new job.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel, you've been missed.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the ribbon and the new job.
Glad to see you have returned. With better health news, a new job, a freebie in the works, and a RIBBON! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Monday may this job be more in line with you.
Congratulations on your ribbon, it's a wonderful piece. So glad you're feeling a lot better and look forward to seeing how you're dragons is coming along.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Mel. Congrats on your ribbon. That and starting a new job is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish. Glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you back Mel, I've missed reading your updates. Happy to know that you've found a new job, and been able to make progress with your health.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award, that finish is beautiful, is it an Ink Circles?
Good luck at your new job!
Welcome back to blogland! Very glad to hear life is treating you better now. I look forward to seeing more of your stitching.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the ribbon and being able to get out and see a movie and eat out. So glad you are back, missed seeing all the update on hearing about your life.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back and congrats on your win!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel!! I've missed you so much.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the well deserved ribbon!!
I look forward to seeing the piece you designed for Rene. I am sure many of us will be stitching it very soon :)
It's good to have you back! I'm so glad things are improving for you on all fronts. Your work is beautiful - congratulations on the ribbon! I'm looking forward to seeing your Rene design.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are back and life is treating you better. The design that yopu won the ribbon for.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel!! Glad to see that you are getting your life back. Celebrate the lesser health issues and I am hoping that you continue to heal. Also celebrate the new job. I am looking forward to stitching your new design in memory of Rene. I am thinking that it would be a wonderful thing for me to stitch somehow for her new grandaughter that she never got to see in this world. I don't have a blog here yet but hopefully one day I will. So glad to have you back!!
ReplyDeleteI just ran across your blog for the first time this morning...a link thru Ineke's blog. Congrats on your ribbon. Your project is lovely.
ReplyDeleteBe well.
Bobbi
Nice to see you back, Mel. I'm glad you're feeling well enough to start blogging again. See you Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back Mel, Your piece is wonderful and congrats on your ribbon.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see you blogging again. Congrats on the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad things are improving. Congrats on the ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel! You were missed. Congratulations on the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the ribbon! It is a beautiful piece of stitching =)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back! Your win is a freebie from Ink Circles, isn't it? You picked a lovely variegated floss for it. I just saw an awesome bell pull with tombstones on it that is perfect for the LK Halloweeen pieces!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win and the memorial design welcome back we have missed your posts and you of course!
ReplyDeleteKim C
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Glad to see you back Mel. I have missed your posts. Good luck with the new job.
ReplyDeleteCindy in MA
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Welcome back Mel! Congrats for winning 3rd place at the Stampede! I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mel, it's so good to see you returning to blogging! The best part of this post has to be that your health is on the mend, that's such good news. I look forward to seeing what you've been stitching on recently. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back Mel
ReplyDeleteAudrey
Congratulations on your ribbon...that piece is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you back in the world of blogging and hearing your good news re job, health and congrats on your ribbon - well done you!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness your piece that won a ribbon is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back!
Glad to see you are back. congratulations on your award.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Mel. Congratulations on the ribbon at the Stampede! It really is gorgeous. I want to do a wedding sampler that has a border similar to parts of Cheryl's bouquet. I have been auditioning threads and I rather like your choice. Gives me an idea....
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you today. We ha been in Waterton for the weekend. I took Friday and Monday off, something I rarely do. When we came up by Calgary I thought of you and wondered how you were doing. Now I know. :) Wanda in Edmonton
Congratulations on returning to blogging, and on your lovely ribbon win! I'm so glad to hear that things are looking up for you. I'm greatly looking forward to following your stitching again, and seeing your update on Dragons :)
ReplyDeleteCheryl's Bouquet looks fantastic! Congrats on the ribbon and welcome baaaack!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your ribbon. Welcome back to blogging. I am glad that things are going for you.
ReplyDeleteSO glad to see you back Mel! It sounds like you've made some positive changes in your life and I wish you all the best :o)
ReplyDeleteThat's AWESOME! Congrats on your beautiful ribbon!
Can't wait to catch up on your Blog again :o)
Congratulations on your ribbon! You surely deserve it: your piece is superb!
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