Episode 301 Back from the Framers! SD 480p
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2024
- FO: Happy Birthday from Hands on Designs
WIPs: Happy Birthday by Hands on Designs
Oh Tomato by Hands on Designs
Strawberry Faire by October House
13th Colony - By the Bay
Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings
Snow & Mountains (Neige et Montagne) by Madame La Fee'
Christmas Parade by Cottage Garden Samplings
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Your friends painting of Ginger brings tears to my eyes...she captured such a beautiful personality ❤. I love your stitching finish too. It looks fabulous in the frame❤. You look very healthy and I appreciate you sharing your health journey. I look forward to your videos so much❤❤❤
Thanks Kim for your heart felt appreciation of my friend's rendering of Ginger. My SIL was so thrilled with it. It made my heart happy to be able to gift it to her. Dena
First, your stitching is awesome, 2nd, the way you keep organized with all your projects totally amazes me and third, I am so happy that your change in eating habits has brought such wonderful results, you are one awesome lady that I fell so privileged to virtually know. I am hoping one day I can bump into you, at a retreat or somewhere, so I can see you face to face, or better yet sit down and talk a moment. Stay well, be stong.
Betsy, thanks so much for the kind words regarding my stitch, organization and my health journey. I would really like to be able o sit and chat with you someday. Here's hoping! Dena
Thank you for sharing your personal health journey. The weight loss is definitely noticeable, but I was hesitant to say anything.
As always your stitching is beautiful. Best wishes for your husband’s hiking adventures. 🪡🪡🪡
Jean, thanks so much for the kind words regarding my weight loss journey. My hubby is nursing a pulled calf muscle so he cannot run or hike right now, but he is getting physical therapy to help stretch the muscle and help it heal. His next hike (fingers crossed he gets to go now) will be in June. Dena
You had some struggles this week my friend! Send that frog away! 🐸 The blue sweater you wore at the beginning of the video is just stunning on you! Congratulations on your health journey - you are truly an inspiration. ❤❤❤
Hi Carolyn! The frog has left the building thankfully! Thanks so much for the comment about the blue sweater. I love Blue. Dena
Hi Dena, happy all is well with your health! You are joy to watch and i Love your stitching!!!
Thanks so much for the well wishes for my health journey. I appreciate so much your kind comment about my videos. Dena
Dena, you look wonderful. If you do lose all your hair you will still be charming and have such a sweet nature. Congratulations what an accomplishment. Your stitching is beautiful. Your frame pieces are so pretty and always Cocoa is a precious baby. I will keep your husband husband and my prayers concerning his calf muscle. I would hate for him to miss his hiking trip in June. Have a blessed week.Be well.
Thank you for the prayers for my hubby. He is recovering very well and is very encouraged with the results so far from PT. Cocoa is at Fred's for an overnight as we are heading to Perry, GA to visit my hubby's sister and gift her the water color portrait of her late Ginger. Be well and enjoy your stitching! Dena
Hey Dena, thank you so much for sharing. Congratulations on your success. God bless you. Sorry for your stitching frustrations too. Hang in there. 🦚💜💛
Thanks Laura! The frog has left the building, so that is a good thing. Dena
I appreciate your words regarding your health journey….very inspiring!! So enjoy your videos and stitching!
Thanks Jonnie! I appreciate your letting me know you enjoy the videos. Happy Stitching! Dena
I never tire of seeing your projects and your progress. Thank you so much for being willing to share wih us!!! 🙂
Thanks so much for coming back to visit and see what I've been up to. Dena
Fantastic seeing you today and getting caught up with your beautiful stitching. I sincerely hope the frog 🐸 has left the building!!
Prayers for Tommy and hope all is ok with his injury.
I’m delighted that your weight loss is ‘planned’. I have to admit that I didn’t think it was through illness because you look so fabulous. Delighted for you. I need to get a move on and shift some extra kgs too. My brother is getting married next May so I certainly have an incentive. Now all I need is to get motivated.
Thanks for sharing everything and happy stitching. x
Susan, thanks so much for the kind words of support. The frog has indeed left the building (YAY). Tommy's injury is responding well to PT and he is making great progress each day. He is encouraged that he may be able to continue with his plans to hike another section of the AT in June. Okay, you have an even coming up, so let that be your motivation as you said. I'm pulling for you! Dena
Hi Dena! Thank you for sharing about your weight loss. Our bodies sometimes take control of us in ways we could never imagine. I’m glad you have professionals helping you make the right decisions. Your framed pieces are lovely and I think a plaque on the one would be a great idea! Take care.
Carlene, thanks so much for the support for my weight loss/health improvement journey. It has been needed for a long time. Thanks also for the compliment on my framed Sampler for All Seasons. Dena
Hello Dena. Thank you so much for that you are losing well through desire, not through illness. That is such good news and such a blessing. I was concerned be cause the weight change seemed quite quick so I'm so happy for you and very thankful that you are well. ❤
Patti, yes well I have been working on it since November 23 but I am very happy with the results so far. Dena
I completely understand trying to work on a piece that is frustrating! Once I start ripping out stitches I then put the project away for a while. Your WIPs are always so beautiful! And you look marvelous!!!
Tammy, thanks so much for the kind words regarding my appearance and my WIPS! Both my WIPs and I am a work in progress. LOL. Dena
Thank you for sharing your personal self-esteem care journey!! You look wonderful!! I 'm on the struggle bus with trying to lose weight and get more active!! I loved your FFO's!! Yes, a plaque at the bottom would be a plus!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY IN 2024!!
Karen, you can drive the bus. Just hang in there. Hope you are enjoying your stitching. Dena
Hello Dena, so glad to hear you are on a good road to better health and I wish you continued success. I agree with other commenters that you are inspiring us to do something positive for our own health. I hope Tommy just needs a bit more of a rest to get his running fitness back and that his visit to the Doctor's brings good news. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and seeing progress on your projects and getting that struggle bus under control - wishing you a smooth ride ahead and happy stitching, Teresa 🚌
Teresa, I am so happy to report that the frog has left the building. LOL. My hubby is healing well and the PT is helping tremendously. He is very hopeful that he will be able to go head and hike the AT in June! Dena
Hi Dena. I am so excited for you and your weight loss and especially the great improvement in your health. I am sorry you are having problems with Christmas Parade. At least you got it straightened out and looking beautiful. Your framing turned out great. The picture of the dog is lovely and such a wonderful gift. I agree with Cocoa. We have had plenty of rain for the time being. I will be looking forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
Hi Crystal, thanks so much for sharing my excitement over my weight loss and therefore, health improvement. The frog has finally left the building, but then again, I put away Christmas Parade. We will see what happens when I pull it back out. LOL. Dena
Congratulations on your health 😊 You look great! Loved your finishes too ❤ Happy stitching this week.
Jeannie, thanks so much for the congrats on my health journey and my finishes! Happy Stitching to you as well. Dena
YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!! Good for you on getting healthy, not always easy or fun!! Some time, could you show how you stitch? You seem to get so much done, I would love to see you stitch. You may have already done a video about your stitching, but I couldn't find it. I watch you so much and enjoy the way you show the different days progress and put it all together. Thanks for all you do in making such great content for us!!!
Thanks so much Jenn. I have a couple of videos where I show how I stitch, but I will try to make one since it has been awhile. Thanks so much for the suggestion. Dena
Gingers picture is amazing! Looks like the pet is sitting next to you!! 🙂
Thanks for the compliment for my friend's art work. My SIL loves it! Dena
So happy to enjoy your visit...love your finished frame for Seasons...it is lovely...for me, Mr. Frog is just part of stitching...sorry about Tommy's calf muscle...congratulations on sharing your health journey...best wishes to you both❤❤
Loretta, Tommy's calf muscle is responding to Physical Therapy very well and he is very encouraged that he will be well enough to go ahead with his plans to hike another section of the AT in June. I am hanging in there with my health journey, so thank you for the encouragement. Dena
Good for you on your health care journey. Thanks for sharing, it is inspiring.
Thanks Jacqueline for the support for my weight loss journey. I am feeling so much better and am enjoying my newfound energy. Dena
Thank you for sharing your lovely stitching with us but sorry to hear about your frogging woes. Glad you are addressing your health issues. 🦉🐊
Thanks so much for the encouragement about the frogging woes. I am very happy that my health has improved so much. Just to keep going now. Dena
Thank you for sharing Dena. You look great. I’m glad all is well and your health is getting better. I pray your husband is ok.
Linda, thanks so much for stopping by and for supporting my health journey with supportive comments. That means a lot. My hubby is doing very well. He is improving every day and the PT is helping tremendously. Dena
You go girl!!! I'm in the same canoe as you.That darn yoyo keeps me fighting!! It's hard to persist, but you gotta do it, so I'm in your corner that you will be able to hit all your goals, now and in the future!!! 🙂
Thanks so much for the enthusiastic response! I appreciate your support. Dena
Congrats on your progress through your journey! Sometimes, turning the pattern and piece upside down will trick the eye, and it sees a 'different' motif. Happy stitching!
That is a good idea. I have done something similar by starting and stitching in a different pathway on a motif and that has worked for me. Dena
I'm so happy for you! God Bless you for all of your effort to be a healthier you! I think I can speak for everyone, we are all so grateful you aren't sick!! As a matter of fact, It sounds like you're getting healthier by the day!! You look beautiful!! In case you don't know this, we want you healthy because you mean so much to all of us! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into these videos. I absolutely love them all! You were already filming for 2 years when I found you. I actually went back and binge-watched every one of your videos. I was sad when I got to the end of them because now I have to wait for a week to see you again! ❤️
Kristine, you are so very kind and encouraging. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you said about my health and my videos. I appreciate so much your support! I love stitching and I so enjoy sharing about stitching with you and others. It is so rewarding to find another stitcher who loves it like I do. Happy Stitching! Dena
Hi Dena, Thank you for sharing your health story. You look Great! Your stitching is beautiful. That frog I hope leaves. 🤣 I hope your husband is feeling better. Have a good week.😊🪡
Cathleen, good news on two fronts....the frog has left the building and my husband is healing quickly and is very encouraged by his progress with PT. I hope you are having a great week of crafting! Dena
Thank you for sharing your story, you are looking absolutely fab! ❤
Thanks so much for the kind remarks! happy stitching! Dena
So enjoyed your video - your stitching is beautiful - those frogs try to reproduce we just have to keep them under control ! Lol
Linda, I do believe there was an entire family of frogs present at my house but thankfully they have moved on. LOL. Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed the video. Dena
You look fantastic Dena! Thanks for sharing your health journey- excited for you!
Thank you very much! Dena
Thank you for sharing your life update! What wonderful news on your diabetes and fluid around your heart improving so much!
So very happy with the health improvements as part of the weight loss. That is why I felt it was so necessary. Dena
Hip Hip Hooray...good for you taking back your health. Loved the framed watercolor you had done as a gift. Perfect!!! You all seasons piece looks fine just as it is. I would hang it up for a bit and see how you feel about it. Have a great week till we see you again. Cindy
Cindy, I really liked your recommendation to hang up the Sampler for All Seasons for a little while and see how I like it. I think I will take your advice on that. Dena
Dena, good thoughts for your continued health journey! Not easy I know, but so worth it. Just take it day to day.... Thanks for the update!
Thanks so much for the encouragement! Happy Stitching. Dena
The frame and stitching is beautiful Dena. I would leave it as is.
Thanks so much Peaches C. I appreciate your input and I think I will let it rest for awhile. Dena
Hi Dena, I really enjoyed your video today. So glad you updated us on your personal health journey. You look fantastic. You can really see the progress you have made. Your hard work has paid off with being able to stop your diabetic meds. How wonderful. Hope everything works out for your husband and he can enjoy his journey in June. You are an inspiration to us all and look forward to seeing your future stitching progress. Happy stitching. ❤
Sandi, it is looking promising for Tommy to be able to hike in June. His Physical Therapy is making a great impact on his injury and he feel so much better. He can almost walk without any hesitation now. He was limping horribly before. Happy Stitching! Dena
The plaque is an excellent idea!!! 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate your feedback. Dena
Your framed pieces are so amazing, I love all of them . Dena you look great, 59:52 your face is getting thin, I'm sure the rest of you is as well . Congrats. The watercolor piece of Ginger is so life like, beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for the compliment on my framed pieces. Oh, I'm so glad my face is thinner! I think the water color of Ginger is beautiful and we are gifting it to my hubby's sister tonight. Dena
Dena, I thought i was the only one that could stitch for hours and get absolutely nowhere...... because I have to rip it out. I'm so happy to know i'm in such good company as yourself!!! 😢 😊
Donna, it is not often that I get in the frogging cycle, but this time was a doozie. Anyway, glad that has passed and I am now making forward progress on all my WIPs. Dena
We are concerned because we love you!! 🙂
Thank you so very much! I feel very cared for and that is a good feeling. Dena
Thank you Dena for sharing all your stitching and your journey for better health. You are always a joy to watch and I appreciate you taking the time. Take care and happy stitching.
Christine, it is a joy to record my progress and my prompt attainment. I am just glad you are enjoying taking the journey with me. Dena
Beautiful framing. You look beautiful like always. The birthday finish is awesome. You was to friendly for the frog when he was visiting your house. Happy stitching
Nina, loved your latest video. Your sweater looks great on you! You made so much progress on your anniversary piece. Look forward to seeing it again. Dena
@@halfstitchcrossstitch2456thank you so much😊
Hello Dena Gingers portrait is stunning as is your sampler. Personally I would not add to the sampler it’s about your beautiful stitching the balance is secondary. Thank you for your advice on Strawberry Faire. I am waiting on the delivery hopefully by the weekend. You are looking great and good luck with your new eating regime. Sad to hear the frog came to visit my language is choice when he arrives. Happy stitching
Neil, thanks for the feedback on the sampler. By the third time I frogged the same heart, I was beyond words LOLOL. Dena
That’s wonderful. ❤
Thanks so much for visiting again and for your support. Dena
Wonderful to see you Dena! Congrats on your weight loss. It's a hard but a rewarding thing to do. Once again, I'm playing catch up with your videos because of Wifi issues. If you don't see me posting for a while, that's why. Congrats on your finishes. Hang in there with Mr. Frog! There's no rhyme or reason why it happens. I have a piece that I was trying to finish for Christmas last year and had three places where I decided to fudge it but everything was so off that I decided to start over on another piece of fabric sometime in the future. Hang in there. Hugs to Cocoa and Happy Stitching!
Kaylin, the good news is that I stitched on my 11 Pipers Piping again yesterday and no issues. The frog was not present, thank goodness. Thanks for the congrats for the finishes! Dena
Yes you can, Dena!❤
Thanks Ines for your support! Dena
Good Morning Dena! You are looking fabulous as ever today! Congrats on your weight loss & choosing you! Your framed pieces are beautiful. At first I didn't notice the extra spacing .. but I agree w another comment about hanging it as is for awhile and seeing if you're OK w it. I fear it would prob bother me after awhile ... I like your idea of a plaque being attached to help break up the extra space. It would then make it look like it was meant to be that way from the get-go. Hope your hubby gets good news from the Dr & his calf injury isn't as bad as originally thought. Enjoy the rest of your week! 😊
Kathy, thanks so much for the congrats on my weight loss. I have decided to hang up my finish and wait awhile to see how it goes. Then if I still think it needs to be balanced more, I can order the plaque. My hubby is healing well and he is very encouraged by his PT. Dena
Dena you look wonderful! Congrats!
Thanks so much Mavis. I so appreciate your stopping by! Dena
Thank you for sharing your stitching, stitching struggles, and weight loss journey. Dena, you continue to inspire,and I personally,am very grateful. Continued blessings.
Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to chat with you through this avenue. Happy Stitching! Dena
Congratulations on your success so far on your health journey, hope it wears off on me too. Happy Birthday turned out great I love it. Beautiful frame for your piece I think the plaque would be perfect on the bottom. Love strawberry faire I think I will see if I can pick it up at retreat. I already stitched honey faire. Happy stitching hugs Patty
Patty, thanks so much for the congrats on the weight loss. I do love the Happy Birthday and will be looking for some little things to go in the tray. Strawberry Faire is for a retreat exchange so I am glad to have it stitched so far. Happy Stitching to you! Dena
Hi. I think the plaque will add a nice touch. You look fabulous. When I'm having a challenging time with a piece, I put it down for a day or so. Not too long, though. Your framing looks gorgeous as usual.
Thanks so much for the advice on a challenging time with a piece. Thanks also for the compliment on my framing choice for GInger's portrait. Dena
You look absolutely wonderful! I noticed a couple videos ago and wrestled with whether I should say something or not. I was afraid that if I was mistaken, it might make you feel bad. I’m so happy for you. Thank you for sharing when cross stitch gets frustrating for you. I look at floss tubers and wonder why don’t they make mistakes like I do. Then I feel bad. Now I don’t feel so bad about myself although I’m sad that it comes bc you made a mistake…..
Oh, Linda, I make mistakes all the time. I fudge often. LOL. Don't feel bad, all of us have our moments with our stitching when things are not going as we would have planned. I wish for you a wonderful stitching week. Dena
Haven’t watched you for awhile!! Wow!! Good job losing weight!!! Wonderful to hear your ok!
Deborah, welcome back! I'm glad you decided to stop by and see what I've been up to. Happy Stitching. Dena
Hi Dena. Thanks for sharing about your weight loss. You are doing great and it shows. I know it’s not easy as I have gained and lost the same pounds many times over! Sorry about all the frogging. Don’t you hate that??!! I can go for a long time never having to frog and then like you talked about, I start having to frog constantly. It’s frustrating!! I put the project away for a while. Love your snow and mountains piece. It’s so pretty.
Diane, thanks so much for the encouragement regarding my weight loss. You are so right. I don't usually have a frog much at all, so to have two days with frogging being the predominate activity during stitching time was quite unusual and frustrating but I think that has passed now. LOL. Dena
Dena...loved your finished and framed projects...a plaque would help its balance or maybe a couple of stitched flowers attached...so sorry about your husband's calf muscle...thanks for all you shared including Mr. Frog...that is just part of stitching...after years of battling bald hair spots...I found Collagen( type 1 and 3)with vit C and Biotin has restored the bald spots...best wishes to you both❤❤
Loretta, I so appreciate your kind words regarding my framed projects. My hubby is doing very well, the PT is helping so much. He is greatly encouraged. Dena
Congratulations on your road to improved health! You're a blessing to the stitching community.
Thanks so much for the kind words of support. Dena
I also thought you had lost weight but remembered what you had said in a previous video so realized you had started dieting! Well done, you look great! I think a plaque would be perfect to hide the difference of the space. Otherwise the frame and piece looks gorgeous! As for having a bad day of stitching oh yes but i am stubborn and will sit until i have found the mistake !! And restitch ! Once i did stitched it three times and frogged three times until i got it right! Tks for sharing all your news! Take care!!!
Michelle, I did what you did, and kept at it until the mistake was corrected. Then I had to put it away for a few days. LOL. Hope you are having a great month of stitching. Dena
@@halfstitchcrossstitch2456 Yes working on Fox @ Rabbit's Royal Gardens SAL 2023!
Dena, Congratulations on the success you're having in improving your health. Since I turned 50 a couple years ago, I'm finding that I am struggling with my weight more than I ever have before. I hope your hubby got a good report at his doctor's appointment; I know he will be disappointed if he tore that muscle and won't be able to do his planned hike. Happy stitching! - TaMara
TaMara, I know you are accustomed to hearing about sports injuries with your girls through the years. There is good news, it is a pulled muscle, not a tear. So he is in PT and is getting help with stretching, heat, ice, etc. He feels so much better already! He is hopeful to be able to hike in June. Dena
Dena, That’s great news! Yes, I am very familiar with injuries with my girls; right now I have one recovering from a stress fracture in her femur and one with a mid-ankle sprain.
Well then you are definitely in the same boat as me. LOL. Wishing them both speedy recoveries. Dena
Gorgeous 🌻🪡🌻
Thanks Janet! Hope you are doing well. Dena
Dena, you look so AMAZING! I'm so glad you are taking care of yourself and doing what is best for you. You're inspiring many of us to do the same.
I will keep your husband in my prayers and I certainly hope he is able to recover from his injuries quickly.
I love your stitching and yes I do struggle with some of my pieces- especially with the borders. I have two current pieces where I have had to take out 2/3 of each boarder and restitch them twice. But as always your stitching is lovely and I'm so glad you keep us all updated on your progress.
Have a lovely week sweet lady.
Nickie, the good news is that my hubby is healing very well. He is having physical therapy and they are stretching his muscle and he can walk so. much better now. He is very encouraged. Borders are usually the biggest challenge for me. Hope you enjoy a great month of stitching this month. Dena
Congratulations on your weight loss. I too have had similar issues and had hair loss. Once my vitamin k was low and the last time it was D. You might want to check your vitamin levels.
Katherine, thanks for the tip on checking on the vitamins. I see my physician on Tuesday so I can ask at that time. Dena
Your Happy Birthday piece is sooo cute!!!! Hopefully, you will be able tto show us when it is ffo'd. 🙂
Of course! Got to paint the shelf sitting piece I purchased for the display from Chontelle 141. Dena
You always look wonderful! Before you brought the subject up, I was admiring how your jewelry and your top matched so well and looked so flattering. We are about the same age, both have high blood pressure and diabetes. Every time I brush my hair, I have more on my shirt or in my brush than I have on my head! I've had my heart checked and, praise the Lord, so far so good. You are an inspiration in so many ways. Thank you for being a good role model for all of us girls!
Jan, thanks so much for the kind words regarding my appearance. The hair loss is really rampant right now and I am gathering hair up off the shower drain every day. But, this too shall pass I understand. Happy Stitching to you this month. Dena
I agree that the plaque at the bottom of all seasons piece will give it the balance you are looking for. I didn't notice it until you pointed it out. Beautiful framing of ginger. Thank you for sharing health updates. You responded so graciously. I am happy you are in a supervised program and that your efforts are proving positive health outcomes. Good luck as you progress toward your goals and we know how you are about meeting your challenges and goals😊.
Sharon, you are so right. I a very goal oriented. LOL. So glad you liked the photo of Ginger! Dena
Hi!oh love that blue variegated sweater and neckline! Beautiful! Oh the fully finishes are fantastic! They both look great,i am putting all seasons on my list! Isn’t it the way seems always after we have our children. Oh so glad all is getting better! Good for you! Proud of you Dena! I was told to lose 25 lbs for my barrets esophagus and am having a hard time even though I have not been able to eat so many things. Bald is as you say just fine, it’s not chemo related etc.. Girl someday I hope we can meet in person we do have plans to rv down that way as we want to go see pensacola again as we lived there in 86 maybe. Hmm have to ask hubby. Lol I was wanting to finish totem my full coverage by may 29th but highly doubtful. So nit his bday but maybe our 47th anniversary in July. Well know love that multicolour stained glass windowpane top! We have very few stores that aren’t chain stores here so I never find different itsems.
Cindy if you guys are RVing down to Florida, there is an RV camp site here in Gainesville, GA that is really nice and you guys could put that into your trip. Just saying! LOL. We could meet and stitch and grab a meal together, etc. Here's hoping. Dena
Beautiful progress on your pieces. Love the idea for a small plaque. Thank you for sharing your health journey, and I'm so glad that you are not ill, but the opposite! When I struggle with a project, I do put it away for a day or so, then try again. It's not like I don't have anything to stitch. Lol. Oh, yes, I agree...walking for a bit and clearing my mind helps. It was so great you ran into your hubby and could spend time with him. Take care, hope for lots of stitching time, and just have fun. ❤
Judy, thanks so much for the compliment on my progress. Yes, getting some fresh air and taking a break really helped and getting to chat with my hubby during lunch was an added bonus. He had not met one of the ladies I was eating with so she was pleased to meet him. Taking my stitching with me on this short trip so hopefully I will get to stitch a little. Dena
Don't you hate when the frig comes for a visit. So annoying. Your framed pieces are beautiful. Congrats on the healthy weight loss.
Iris, thanks so much for the congrats on my weight loss. I am still working at it, but am encouraged. Dena
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Thanks for stopping by! Dena
Watch a short video from Helen D talking about an audit of her wips. She de kitted a couple, puts some in timeout. It was a real eye opener about what to do. It’s only 17 min long.
sounds very interesting, I'll have to watch that! thanks! Dena
Thanks so much for sharing your weight loss journey, its giving me a lot to think about and encouragement for mine too. Have you and Donna planned to be at the GaRon grand opening? My sister Julia and I are road tripping up there for it. Hope to see you. Can't hardly wait!😁
Diane, we are coming to the grand opening. We plan on being there on Saturday about lunch time and will stay awhile during the afternoon and then we will be back there on Sunday sometime. We have booked a hotel for the night on Saturday. Let's be sure to connect! Dena
For sure we will! Julia and I will get to the Ozark KOA campground on Friday afternoon and we hope to meet up with the guys and others for dinner Friday night. Will be there most of the day on Saturday to shop and then drive back home Saturday afternoon and evening. Safe travels for you and Donna!
You look wonderful!! Biotin will help with the hair loss and help it grow faster.
Thanks! Dena
No plaque. 😊
Thanks for sharing. I think I will put it up and let it rest for awhile. Dena
Love all your projects. Can you recommend how I would start to cross stitch?
I would recommend you watch a CZcams video and then purchase a small kit that has all the supplies in it (a small pattern, a piece of fabric, threads and needle). Search CZcams for "how to cross stitch or beginning to cross stitch) and check those out. If you live anywhere near Gainesville, GA you can come to our Library meet up on the Second Saturday of the month and one of us will teach you to stitch. Dena
@@halfstitchcrossstitch2456 I wish lived nearby. I live on Long Island. I love all your projects. What a talent. Thankyou!
Thank you for sharing about loosing weight. Because of what you shared, I'm going to the doctor to get checked out. Did the doctor recommend Biotin for hair loss..an otc vitamin.
Nancy, I have been on Biotin and am still taking it every day. But I am so glad to hear you are going to the doctor to get checked out. Good for you! Dena
I am really loving Christmas Parade. Do you think maybe the issue is a problem with the pattern? It does happen. Itmay not be you at all. 🙂
I was wondering about that because all six of us who started it had trouble with it the first day. I haven't checked with anyone else about later issues. I need to do that. Dena
Your hair - have you had your thyroid cheked as well? 🙂
No I haven't, but I see my physician next week and will ask about it. Dena
I have one project that I work some frog some work some frog some. Then other projects that I don't frog at all. I like your strawberry piece. Very pretty. Glad you are doing well. I don't know how you resist sugar. Hope your hubby gets well soon. As usual Coco is so cute.
Kathyn, isn't it funny how each piece has it's own path of completion, some easy and some hard. hubby is greatly improved and his Physical Therapy is helping so much! Dena
Hi Dena love seeing your WIP's. On your Sampler for all Seasons I like the idea the name on a medal plate at the bottom of your cross stitching. I am so proud that you are losing weight. I too have struggled with my weight it's like a roller coaster ride. I hope your hubby's leg gets well. I always love watching your channel Dena you have always been an inspiration to me. I started to watch Once upon a stitch (Lori) and have been watching her old videos. She too is a joy to watch. Love seeing Cocoa. In the meantime Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless
Pat
Pat, thanks so much for the kind words regarding my WIPs and my Sampler idea. My hubby is healing well and he is very encouraged that he will be able to keep his plans to hike a section of the AT in June. So glad you are watching Lori as well. She is such a delight. Dena
You are looking very well. How is J T I haven’t heard you speak of him in a while. ❤
Nancy, JT is doing well. He relocated to a new city 5 hours away so I don't see him often. We talk every week by phone, but I haven't seen him since December. Dena
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind imoji. Dena
Hi Dena, love the framed piece, a plaque would be perfect. I am having such a hard time with Christmas Parade too, I even switched fabric! Still frog visits every time I pick it back up! Frustrating, not making progress. Can’t wait to see you soon! Kristin