Mer's World

Wow, it has been a LONG time since I threaded a needle!

I don’t know if it was a third trimester pregnancy symptom or just plain old fatigue, but my eyes were so tired at the end of the day that I couldn’t begin to focus on stitching.  Let’s be honest, I just plain couldn’t keep my eyes open.

I lost my stitching mojo.

Then I got a little package from the needlepoint fairy (aka Mary Agnes at Needle Nicely).

Look at what she sent to celebrate Maddie’s birth:

It’s perfect for three reasons:

1) It inspired me to find my stitching mojo!

2) I was looking for a special first Christmas ornament for Maddie

3) The personalized/handmade gifts that we’ve received hold such a special place in our hearts and lives!

I raced to my stash to find some fibers and get started.  Thank goodness for a long, nighttime nap and a 2 hour Dancing with the Stars episode!  I got the letters all finished and I’ll slowly work my way through the design this week.  I’m thinking of sticking with basketweave for most of it, but if you have a suggestion for the background, let me know!

I didn’t blog about the Boston Marathon bombings- it was a terrible week, a terrible tragedy and as a new mother, I can’t begin to comprehend how the events will impact the victim’s lives.

It was tense, emotional, scary (we were part of the ‘shelter-in-place’ request on friday when the manhunt was going on), impacted far too many friends and left a huge hole in a city I’ve grown to call home.

Rather then focus on the negative (the news crews have done enough of that!), I’ll focus on the positive.

How our city has come together and become ‘Boston Strong’.  It’s every where.  Shirts, signs, donor funds, athletic events, commercials and… the needlepoint shop!

I was really impressed to see these two canvases at my local needlepoint shop, The Wellesley Needlepoint Collection.

If you need a little ‘Boston Strong’ in your life, give them a call at 781-235-2477 to order yours today.

They are small, will stitch quickly and serve as a reminder of the true grit that Boston demonstrated during a dark, painful time in our history.

For $48, I was happy to know that the proceeds go to the One Fund Boston.

I’m thinking of making mine into a hanging ornament and keeping it displayed in a special place… Or maybe as a small plaque that can be tucked onto my mantel or coffee table.

What helps you heal?  What makes you feel ‘Boston Strong’ during a tough time?

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In case you didn’t read my posts from the weekend (and have no idea what damage I’m talking about!), here you go:

Pregnancy Update: Week 29

Nursery Sneak Peek

So, I got talked into (trust me, didn’t take much!) attending my LNS Super Bowl Sale on Sunday.  All canvases were at least 50% off, with some marked down more, and all discontinued fibers, stitch books, purses, etc. also marked down substantially.

In other words, it was heaven.

And, crowded.  LOL, talk about intense, I even overheard some harsh words/mini-fights over some of the sports-related canvases.

But, I managed to come out unscathed and with ONLY 4 new purchases…

Well, technically 3 are for Baby H… so does that mean I really only bought one?!

Anything to justify stash enhancement…

The biggest purchase was a Christmas Stocking for Baby H…

Unfortunately, my computer doesn’t like the picture that I took, so here it is on the Pocket Full of Stitches Website:

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I’m thinking that will keep me busy for a while!  It ‘spoke’ to me in the store, and is similar enough in design and colors to look fantastic with mine and with Brian’s (still a work in progress!).

And, I know I’m rushing it, but here is a tooth fairy pillow that I just couldn’t resist!  So cute.. and lord knows I’ll need at least 5 years to get it finished at the rate I am currently stitching (0 mph).

A little something for the Momma-to-be, who is really starting to look forward to that first glass of spicy red wine or ice cold champagne post-birth.

And, another little something for the nursery!  I think this will make a super cute, beachy nightlight… I’m going to play with the colors a bit to make it a bit more pastel in some areas, which will work better with the current color scheme!

What do you think of the purchases?  I’m really excited about them!  Next year, I’m going to *try* and be in the group that lines up at 7am!

Have you gotten any amazing deals lately?  Made any splurges?

Tell me!  Make me feel better!!

Happy Monday!

Good morning!

Hope your morning is as slow and lazy as mine has been!

I’m prepping this post with my feet up (covered in my RAVENS blanket!!!) sipping coffee and getting ready to read the Sunday paper and stitch the day away!

We tried to run errands yesterday and every place we went was a madhouse! Ikea was insane. Insane. There were lines to wait in line! All I wanted was this rocker for the nursery…

Oh well, another day! Hopefully that link came through as the medium brown frame and off white leather seat…

We also stopped by target and they had baby clothes 70% off, so we scooped up some $2 onesies and little pants (with ruffled butts, I die from the cuteness!).

Then it was home for Brian to work on the nursery walls and me to battle high bloodsugars ( there were some whopping doses of insulin and a few tears!!).

And, that pretty much sums up our weekend! A lazy day today with some football watching and then back to the races tomorrow!

Here are some quick snapshots of my morning- hope yours is the same!