
Arachne’s Silken Web
For Annemarie’s Neighborhood RR
DMC
Finished 1/14/08
Oh, so much to show you today! Sorry I have been absent, the past week was crazy. First things first…I finished the stitching on Annemarie’s Neighborhood RR. I hope that you like it, Annemarie! For her neighborhood, she gave us a wide range of possibilities on what to stitch. She said that we did not have to stitch a house even. I was going through my stash and came across a chart from Arachne’s Silken Thread that had this beautiful tree on it. The colors worked perfectly with those on her sampler already. I really like the way it looks between Annemarie’s and Katrina’s stitching. Here’s the whole thing so far.

Romeo has been doing well I think on his insulin injections. They are not hard to do, and he doesn’t seem to mind them. Yesterday he actually played with one of his mice. He just loves to throw them up in the air and catch them. So, that is a good sign he is feeling better. He also did something I have never seen him do, but was a Hamlet trademark…he brought the mouse in his mouth to me and put it down in front of me. What a good hunter – he sure showed that toy mouse! It’s so weird, and also comforting, to see some of Hamlet’s traits and characteristics come out of the other two now that he is gone.

Othello has been helping me with my job search. This is where he likes to sit – right next to my chair, while I’m working on the computer. I hope he brings good luck! I had one interview last week, which I think went well. I have another interview set up for this afternoon. The job hunt goes on, but I have faith that it will come to a great new position for me soon. Keep those good vibes coming my way, please!

I received my Fabric of the Month from Silkweaver the other day…interesting selection this month. Both of these are FOTM exclusive colors. I can see myself using the green, but the peach? Not so sure.

And, I can’t forget to mention that I was able to cross two more things off my 101 Things List. I crossed of #4 “Set up a will, power of attorney, and associated documents”. You wouldn’t believe the number of people that when they hear Eric and I have been working on this, say “oh I should really do that”. Guess what – you should do it. And you’re never too young to do it. I would like to think that Eric and I will both live to a ripe old age, however, when he was laying in the hospital at 32 with congestive heart failure, four months before our wedding, it was our wake up call. So, that’s my advice to you – just make sure you and your family are taken care of, if for no other reason than to make your wishes known of the type of care you want, etc.

Secondly, I was able to cross off #34 “help Eric research his family genealogy”. Since mostly I cannot help him with this, it’s been hard to get this one crossed off. But, he decided that after the holidays were over he wanted to do a mailing to some family members who may be able to help him where he’s stuck. I helped him with the mailing and sent it all out this morning. So, I am considering this one done. Of course, I will continue to help him as I can.
So – two more things done!! Only 76 more to go. Next up for me is to get my name changed on my passport. Oh, and take a CPR class. I keep putting that one off too. I’ve also been working on several things that I had as “do X for three months”. So, January 1st, I started on them. Hopefully at the end of March, I will have several things I can cross off! Yay!
Well, I am back to the job finding and will be trying to finish up that ornament for Eric too. I’m ready to have a finish on that as well.
Oh, and I have several questions from all of you that need answering – next time I promise, this post is already a novel. And HI! to all the new commenters, I love seeing you here.
Here are more photos from New York. Hope you’re not tired of me yet!
Trump Tower…



The Rockefeller tree during the day – notice how bright those LEDs are!

It’s New York!

Thanks for visiting me and commenting – I always appreciate it!
Walk to Rivendell: Return to dell. Camp there. Attack of Nazgul at night. Injured, Frodo is carried on pony. Head south from dell. Cross Great East Road and enter thickets on south side. Land slopes south. (Total miles walked: 253).
On a side note, I started the Walk to Rivendell last January 1st, so that’s a good amount of walking in a year…I also only count the walking I do in the gym, not the miles and miles I walked in New York!
I am grateful for serendipity.
You’re doing great with your list! We need to make a will too – just one of those things that keeps getting pushed down the list, but I know it *is* important (sigh).
Annemarie’s RR looks fantastic – the chart you chose is perfect for it, it’s a lovely design 🙂
Glad your furfolk are doing OK – they both look very cute there 🙂
Have a good week!
You’re doing great with your list! We need to make a will too – just one of those things that keeps getting pushed down the list, but I know it *is* important (sigh).
Annemarie’s RR looks fantastic – the chart you chose is perfect for it, it’s a lovely design 🙂
Glad your furfolk are doing OK – they both look very cute there 🙂
Have a good week!
I think Annemarie’s RR is fantastic and that chart and colors are perfect for her! I bet she’ll love it! Good choice!!
Your sweet kitties are cuties 🙂
I’m sending nothing but positive thoughts your way…all in good time, like a fine wine.
And your right…we have our will and everything all notarized and signed, sealed and delivered, I didn’t like thinking about it when I was 27, but it was a good thing to do once we started having kids.
I think Annemarie’s RR is fantastic and that chart and colors are perfect for her! I bet she’ll love it! Good choice!!
Your sweet kitties are cuties 🙂
I’m sending nothing but positive thoughts your way…all in good time, like a fine wine.
And your right…we have our will and everything all notarized and signed, sealed and delivered, I didn’t like thinking about it when I was 27, but it was a good thing to do once we started having kids.
I love peach colors : don’t know why though … 😀 I don’t know if mine will be the same as yours seem to be linen (?) and mine are evenweave.
Have you found any interesting job offer?
I love peach colors : don’t know why though … 😀 I don’t know if mine will be the same as yours seem to be linen (?) and mine are evenweave.
Have you found any interesting job offer?
Yes…a will is on my list too. It needs to not be one of those “round to its” anymore.
Great finish on the RR. It’s a great tree, and a good fit for the project.
Yes…a will is on my list too. It needs to not be one of those “round to its” anymore.
Great finish on the RR. It’s a great tree, and a good fit for the project.
I throughly enjoyed that post! Loved all the pictures and your kitties are so lovely!
I throughly enjoyed that post! Loved all the pictures and your kitties are so lovely!
I really like your part in the rr. It fits in perfectly and the colors are nice. It reminds me a little bit of The Workbasket piece I did called God’s Critters.
I really like your part in the rr. It fits in perfectly and the colors are nice. It reminds me a little bit of The Workbasket piece I did called God’s Critters.
What a fab addition to An’s RR. I think she’ll love it!! Good luck with the job hunt!!
What a fab addition to An’s RR. I think she’ll love it!! Good luck with the job hunt!!
That tree is STUNNING and I’m utterly jealous of Annemarie for getting it on her NRR. I’m going to have to search down this chart!
That tree is STUNNING and I’m utterly jealous of Annemarie for getting it on her NRR. I’m going to have to search down this chart!
I love the RR so far! It looks fantastic.
Both your kitties look so cute:)
You are so right about a will. DH and I did one when the girls were small when we realised that if we didn’t have a will and a named gurdian if anything happened to us they would go into care.
I love the RR so far! It looks fantastic.
Both your kitties look so cute:)
You are so right about a will. DH and I did one when the girls were small when we realised that if we didn’t have a will and a named gurdian if anything happened to us they would go into care.
Your tree on An’s RR is perfect! I bet she adores it!! And, I am so glad Romeo is doing well! So nice to hear that.
Your tree on An’s RR is perfect! I bet she adores it!! And, I am so glad Romeo is doing well! So nice to hear that.
Wonderful rr, Annemarie is sure to be pleased. I do hope that job opportunity comes your way, sending positive thoughts. Great photos again of your trip.
Wonderful rr, Annemarie is sure to be pleased. I do hope that job opportunity comes your way, sending positive thoughts. Great photos again of your trip.
the RR loves wonderful! love that tree 🙂
I’ve really enjoyed your pictures of NY .. the lion with the wreath around his neck is great!
the RR loves wonderful! love that tree 🙂
I’ve really enjoyed your pictures of NY .. the lion with the wreath around his neck is great!
The RR looks fantastic…you block turn out really nice and works really well with other blocks!
The RR looks fantastic…you block turn out really nice and works really well with other blocks!
Michelle-your block for the RR is perfect. Congratulations on having a few things to mark off your list.
Michelle-your block for the RR is perfect. Congratulations on having a few things to mark off your list.
Great RR choice, Michelle 🙂 I know An will love it!!
((((hugs to you ))))
Great RR choice, Michelle 🙂 I know An will love it!!
((((hugs to you ))))
YOu have done a wonderful job on Annemarie’s RR – it looks great. The kittens are adorable. Good for you to get some of those things off your 100 lists. Wills are extremely important. I was a widow at 25!
YOu have done a wonderful job on Annemarie’s RR – it looks great. The kittens are adorable. Good for you to get some of those things off your 100 lists. Wills are extremely important. I was a widow at 25!
Hi Michelle,
I really love the tree that you stitched for Annemarie’s neighbourhood RR. It certainly does look wonderful between the two house squares. They compliment each other very nicely. Hmmm…looks like a Canadian stitched on this one too…
Oh I am glad to hear that Romeo is doing well and accepting his insulin shots without complaint. If it were me having to get a needle every day I don’t know that I’d be so off hand (paw?) about it. What a mighty mouser he is!! Lol!
Your fabrics from Silkweaver are gorgeous!! The two colours actually compliment each other very nicely. Hope you can find something to do on the Peach material because that colour is so lovely.
You’ve really been busy tackling your 101 things to do list. I’ve never read Dracula, and I don’t even have a copy of it in my library yet. Got Frankenstein last year though.
Love seeing all the pictures of New York city. The many different Christmas decorations are so pretty. Your blog is turning into quite the travelog.
I am sending good thoughts your way re: the job search. Good Luck!
Cheers!!
Hi Michelle,
I really love the tree that you stitched for Annemarie’s neighbourhood RR. It certainly does look wonderful between the two house squares. They compliment each other very nicely. Hmmm…looks like a Canadian stitched on this one too…
Oh I am glad to hear that Romeo is doing well and accepting his insulin shots without complaint. If it were me having to get a needle every day I don’t know that I’d be so off hand (paw?) about it. What a mighty mouser he is!! Lol!
Your fabrics from Silkweaver are gorgeous!! The two colours actually compliment each other very nicely. Hope you can find something to do on the Peach material because that colour is so lovely.
You’ve really been busy tackling your 101 things to do list. I’ve never read Dracula, and I don’t even have a copy of it in my library yet. Got Frankenstein last year though.
Love seeing all the pictures of New York city. The many different Christmas decorations are so pretty. Your blog is turning into quite the travelog.
I am sending good thoughts your way re: the job search. Good Luck!
Cheers!!
Another great post, Michelle. That tree was certainly a great choice for Annemarie’s RR ~ nicely done!
I also found interesting the remarks about Romeo & Othello taking on Hamlet’s characteristics. I have found that the things my kitty does are just like my dear departed Reggie, who was a dog ~ lol.
You are making impressive progress on your list ~ very motivating.
And I never tire of your NY photos.
Still sending those “vibes” your way in the job search!
Another great post, Michelle. That tree was certainly a great choice for Annemarie’s RR ~ nicely done!
I also found interesting the remarks about Romeo & Othello taking on Hamlet’s characteristics. I have found that the things my kitty does are just like my dear departed Reggie, who was a dog ~ lol.
You are making impressive progress on your list ~ very motivating.
And I never tire of your NY photos.
Still sending those “vibes” your way in the job search!
Love the tree you added to the RR! She has a great piece going 🙂
Very smart of you to do the will! I did one about 7 years ago… way too young (it would seem) to think about such things, but unfortunately a necessary thing.
Sweet kitty pics… glad Romeo is doing well with his shots 🙂
Love the tree you added to the RR! She has a great piece going 🙂
Very smart of you to do the will! I did one about 7 years ago… way too young (it would seem) to think about such things, but unfortunately a necessary thing.
Sweet kitty pics… glad Romeo is doing well with his shots 🙂
Glad to read that your Romeo is doing well on his meds. Very interesting that the other cats have taken on some of the characteristics of their brother. Many years ago I had 2 cats from tiny kittens and one sadly died aged 5. The other cat had always been a loner and not friendly at all but very soon D began to behave more and more like G and he lived til a ripe old age as a fabulously friendly and loving cat.
Good luck with the interviews.
Glad to read that your Romeo is doing well on his meds. Very interesting that the other cats have taken on some of the characteristics of their brother. Many years ago I had 2 cats from tiny kittens and one sadly died aged 5. The other cat had always been a loner and not friendly at all but very soon D began to behave more and more like G and he lived til a ripe old age as a fabulously friendly and loving cat.
Good luck with the interviews.
I really like what you did for the RR. It is going to make it an increadibly unique piece.
I really like what you did for the RR. It is going to make it an increadibly unique piece.
Hi Michelle, your RR looks perfect! I think the tree with the birds was a really great choice. It’s fun seeing all your pictures of NYC! Sounds like you are on a roll with your 101 things.
Hi Michelle, your RR looks perfect! I think the tree with the birds was a really great choice. It’s fun seeing all your pictures of NYC! Sounds like you are on a roll with your 101 things.
Your lists and goals are an inspiration. I need to do this also. I love your tree on Annemarie’s RR, and the colors do blend in perfectly. And I enjoyed seeing pics of your feline companions :-).
Your lists and goals are an inspiration. I need to do this also. I love your tree on Annemarie’s RR, and the colors do blend in perfectly. And I enjoyed seeing pics of your feline companions :-).
Your RR finish is great! Congrats. You are doing pretty good with your list! Good luck with the job hunt!
Your RR finish is great! Congrats. You are doing pretty good with your list! Good luck with the job hunt!
OMG How could I have missed commenting on this post! I love your pics of NY especially since I didn’t make it back there this Christmas!!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Lovely progress pics and I love your tree it’s perfect!
OMG How could I have missed commenting on this post! I love your pics of NY especially since I didn’t make it back there this Christmas!!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Lovely progress pics and I love your tree it’s perfect!
I think that your tree was a perfect addition to Annemarie’s neighborhood. 🙂 I’m so glad that Romeo seems to be back to his healthy, happy self. What a relief!
I think that your tree was a perfect addition to Annemarie’s neighborhood. 🙂 I’m so glad that Romeo seems to be back to his healthy, happy self. What a relief!