tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58943812024-03-12T17:50:14.527-07:00Annette's AcreFor the musings and mutterings of my busy life - focused primarly on the hobbies that keep me sane: stitching, reading and computer geekdom.Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1148528170561950542006-05-24T20:34:00.000-07:002006-05-24T20:36:10.576-07:00I've Moved!Come check out my new blog home:Annette's AcrePlease update your links!!!Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1148359934199676492006-05-22T21:44:00.000-07:002006-05-22T21:52:14.216-07:00Show your Scissors!On the TWBB there was a call to Show your Scissors by a certain member [Terry]:Here they are:1 - Multicolor storks with a homemade fob2 - Ginghers with a fob made by my buddy Erin3 - More multicolor storks and purchased fob (bought in Santa Clara at CATS - IIRC, Suz made me do it!)4 - Hardanger scissors - with a curved tip and homemade fob5 - Brushed Dovos with another Erin fob6 - My good Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1148261812138846812006-05-21T18:32:00.000-07:002006-05-21T18:36:52.166-07:00Plan BWay back in January, I sorted through all my WIPs and was bound and determined to get to them all sometime this year.Even made a schedule.Yeah.Well, here's the *revised* schedule for the remainder of the year. I have managed to pick up 4 so far (Dragon Ride, Autumn Queen, Emerald Mermaid and Fortunate Traveler) but if I have hope of getting thru the rest, I've got to keep track!May (planned):Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1147919201703224472006-05-17T19:09:00.000-07:002006-05-17T19:26:41.736-07:00ExchangesToday I received my 8-sided pillow (aka "biscornu") exchange from Anne and it is gorgeous!The piece I stitched has also reached its final destination so I can show it off! It's Mary's Pin Pillow by Indigo Rose - but with quite a few modifications - as in a totally different color scheme and I left off the alphabet around the edges and add our initials and date instead.The button and I had a few Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1147745997454864532006-05-15T19:09:00.000-07:002006-05-15T19:19:57.473-07:00As promised....First, I must show off this gorgeous Exchange I received in today's mail! It's from Karen V and is my "Melanie's Exchange" piece. Paula sent the lovely deep purple threads and two tiny butterfly beads (on the ribbon "tails" on the bottom) to Karen and she stitched this lovely ornament. So gorgeous! She included a lovely ribbon bookmark (she knows me well LOL) that is just too pretty to use ;)Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1147483780770923212006-05-12T18:27:00.000-07:002006-05-12T18:29:40.786-07:00Quick Friday PostChess Anyone? is officially half-finished! (Pic coming later this weekend)Heirloom Anniversary Sampler is started!Answering a comment - Dark Tort is ok. I *really* liked the last one, Double Shot, so not sure how this one will compare!And finally:In a Past Life...You Were: A Redhead Poet.Where You Lived: Germany.How You Died: Typhoid fever.Who Were You In a Past Life?Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1147370051015907972006-05-11T10:24:00.000-07:002006-05-11T10:54:11.033-07:00Retail TherapyThere's nothing like a little retail therapy when you're feeling low.On Wednesday, after throwing up my hands (temporarily) on a work problem (hint: Amazon + ebook + Adobe + firewall = ARGH!) I went to clear my brain with a bit of retail therapy at an LNS (or two). A lovely card of Cranberry GAST, a skein of some nice grass green yarn (baby gift) and a set of #2 DPNs (as I can't find the one "Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1147046458112108812006-05-07T16:53:00.000-07:002006-05-07T17:00:58.113-07:00Mini Finishing FrenzyI finished-finished a few projects this weekend but I can only show you one! The other two are for exchanges and will have to wait for revealing to the world.Here is JBW Designs Ready, Set, Go! finished into a small pillow. It's a gift for a coworker's little one that will be a year old on Monday.I've also finally taken pictures of a couple other recent finishes. The first is Sweetheart Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1146799611536652802006-05-04T20:05:00.000-07:002006-05-04T20:26:51.553-07:00Back to your regularly scheduled blog...A little bit of everything today!First, I finished off the second JCS Ornament RR ornament, Merry Yule. Picture will come this weekend when I catch up with all those listed on the left there. Promise. Really.I also finished a couple small knitting "things" but no picture as they are due to head to points east of me ;) When they arrive, I'll share.Reading - finished Bitten & Smitten today and Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1146623520917344292006-05-02T19:28:00.000-07:002006-05-02T19:32:00.920-07:00The Power of the PostDo you know the power you wield with your keyboard? And if you do know (as I know *many* of you do), do you use it wisely?A few words… in a certain place… at a certain time… read by a certain person… the difference between joy and despair is but a few keystrokes away.We've all seen examples of this. If you were on the TWBB when there was still a JPC section, there were times it was an Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1146341323731018612006-04-29T13:03:00.000-07:002006-04-29T13:08:43.766-07:00April GoalsTime to face the music! It was not the best of month for goal stitching, I'm afraid...AprilMake it to the halfway point on Chess Anyone? - No, probably 35% onlyStitch piece for "Melanie's Exchange" - Yes! This is stitched and ready for finishing.Finish Ornament RR pieces (two expected) - I did one, the other is waiting...Finish Kylie's scarf! - Yes!Finish another "page" on Autumn Queen - Not a Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1145933350922537582006-04-24T19:14:00.000-07:002006-04-24T19:49:11.453-07:00Long May She BakeMultiple bits of fun today - a couple finishes, some stash acquisition and a very yummy recipe!FinishesLast week I finished a couple small things. First was a Blue Bargello Fob by the Sweetheart Tree. Unfortunately I have yet to get a decent pic, so I'll owe ya that one.The second finish was Shepherd's Bush Long May She Wave Needleroll. You may recall this was part of my recent birthday Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1145577596625703312006-04-20T16:56:00.000-07:002006-04-20T16:59:56.640-07:00So cute!K (DD) needed to scan a picture or two for a school report this week and I couldn't resist showing off my very favorite picture of her as a baby. She's 8 months old here.Look at that face! Of course, she's 16 now and while still cute, she no longer wears shirts with little Scotty dogs on them while working on her Advanced Algebra homework ;)Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1145416885236934842006-04-18T20:12:00.000-07:002006-04-18T20:21:25.250-07:00Things I've LearnedOver the last few days I've learned a few things....The Internet is a big part of our home life. - On Saturday, our east side neighbor had some yard work done by a contracted party. This happens to be the side of the house our cable is on and wouldn't you know, they managed to cut it. In several places. And didn't tell us. We noticed it Saturday afternoon and called thecable company on Suday Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1145029081670504982006-04-14T08:27:00.000-07:002006-04-14T08:38:01.940-07:00101 Things in 1001 Daysor..."101 Things for my Birthday" (and the rest of the Mafiosas414 - Terry & Suz)Now wouldn't *that* be a great day! LOLSeriously, though, I saw this on my Erin's blog and thought it would make a smashing birthday post. It took me a couple days to come up with the list and eventually it will live on its own webpage, but today is the big debut here. I encourage everyone to give it a try! The Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1144898498900344302006-04-12T19:57:00.000-07:002006-04-12T20:21:38.990-07:00Odds and EndsI think I see a pattern here...No posts for a few days and I come back with a slew o' pictures.Well, at least you know I'm doing *something* with all the extra time, right?First, a surprise finally made it around the world:It's a soft baby afghan for the impending arrival of the one-in-a-million Small. Here's the latest chessboard pic.I've got a method now. For each quadrant, after working the Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1144614120187998452006-04-09T12:48:00.000-07:002006-04-09T13:22:00.270-07:00Obligatory StitchingI was tallying up the impending "obligation" stitching this past week and the list is a bit longer than I thought....One quick note - I don't consider "obligation" stitching negative in any way. I've either chosen or agreed to work each of these on a set schedule. "Obligation" means there's a deadline...be it hard or soft...there's still a deadline!That said, here's the list:Chess Anyone? - Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1144378901153784602006-04-06T19:50:00.000-07:002006-04-06T20:01:41.163-07:00Lots of Pictures!It's been a few days with lots of picture opportunities!First, I received my Spring Exchange from Svenja and it is lovely....Next, the Spring Exchange I stitched made its way to France (finally!):It's JBW's Spring Bouquet finished into a biscornu (or 8-sided pillow)Here's a picture of K's finished Gryffindor scarf:And here's the replacement project for my daily bus commute:It's coming along Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1144112868232152752006-04-03T17:56:00.000-07:002006-04-03T18:07:48.253-07:00Jukebox HeroI spotted this on an alternate blog and thought I'd play along as DH recently reloaded my iPod.Instructions: Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle. Say the following questions aloud, and press play. Use the song title as the answer to the question.How does the world see you? : Give a Little Bit - SupertrampI take this to mean I'm a generous soulWill I have a happy life? : Of Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1143937251399059532006-04-01T17:06:00.000-07:002006-04-01T17:20:51.413-07:00Goals and a Framing Waltz...I finished-finished Hob Nobb Designs "Chocolate - Need I Say More?" this afternoon, adding the chocolate buttons and doing the stretching and framing. I'm rather pleased with the results. What do you think?Monthly Goal Review MarchFinish K's Gryffindor scarf - I've got 55 rows left to do. Hope to finish this weekend....Stitch Autumn Queen's head - Yes!Stitch Ornament RR pieces - Yes!Stitch SpringAnnettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1143483832352005932006-03-27T10:39:00.000-07:002006-03-27T11:26:57.413-07:00The Joys of Working from HomeToday, I am officially working at home.I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon and rather than drive in and leave really early, we have the option of claiming a "telecommute day" and putting in our eight hours at home on an "adjusted" schedule (I logged in a bit earlier than normal).Just so you can see I really am working - this is my home office wall: These are reporting requirements for Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1142994713867021252006-03-21T19:04:00.000-07:002006-03-21T19:31:53.933-07:00My next project....and a meme or twoStill no good stitching pics, so instead I thought I'd show you my next knitting project. I've got 4.2 repeats left on K's Gryffindor scarf which I think is actually doable this month. This is the next project:The yarn and needles are from my Secret Stitcher and it's *perfect* for that hat.....so a hat they shall be.I've not done many meme's lately....and a couple have caught my eye, so here we Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1142812256674280892006-03-19T16:37:00.000-07:002006-03-19T16:50:56.686-07:00Framed!As I can't show off my last two stitching finishes (Spring exchange and a gift), I've resorted to showing framed pieces instead.I picked these four up on Saturday from my framing boys...First is Just Nan's Witch Way - taking a picture of a black frame in a black chair wasn't the *smartest* thing I've done lately, but you get the idea. The mats are (bottom to top): black, rust, gold.Next up is Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1142623057312516752006-03-17T12:00:00.000-07:002006-03-17T12:17:37.353-07:00A Day OffThanks to some last minute delays on one of my biggish work projects, I was able to take today off.Ahhh...Sleep in....read boards and blogs at my leisure (and actually *post* to them). Play a game or two on the computer (Black & White 2 is calling). The perfect work-unwind day.Kids are finishing up their spring break, so it's a long weekend for all of us. Nothing special planned other than Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5894381.post-1142192158468231732006-03-12T11:46:00.000-07:002006-03-12T12:35:58.543-07:00And the Rain Came Down...On Day 144 (of no measurable precipitation), Phoenix got rain.And more rain.And even more rain.In total, over 1" was measured at the airport (the official rain-measuring spot in town).It started late on Friday night and continued all day on Saturday and into the night. A beautiful bright blue sky was seen this morning, so I think the rain is done for a bit.Personally, I love spending a day like Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894513996852045761noreply@blogger.com