A Happy Life

My dad always said~

 Life is what you make it.

I dont splurge on many things,

except for primitive antiques. LOL

However when I do,

 I make sure I save up my money.

I am not one to wear jewelry.

I purchase only the clothes I need.

When I first saw this Cross Stitch pattern,

I knew it was meant for me.

 

I wanted this piece to look more primitive,

so I chose to stitch this on Onasburg.

*** Note to self ***

NEVER DO THIS AGAIN.

The holes on Onasburg are not like linen.

It took me forever to complete this it seems...

There are mistakes, but only I know where they are.

Again since this is my primitive piece,

it did not need to be perfect.

Thank goodness.

This pattern came from Notforgotten Farm.

This saying is so much how I feel.

I had initialing intended on stitching this

on 14 ct Aida cloth.

Changed my mind though as you will see.

I did use most of the embroidery floss 

colors in the pattern,

except I switched out the white one for another brown.

I figured why bother using the white 

if I was going to stain this piece.

This was aged using tea and in the oven

it went three times, adding a bit more tea

in certain places each time.

 

Framed under glass in this black frame.

Am pleased how it turned out.

It will reside in our guest room once we

redo it...which will be soon.

More items will be moving out,

and if they do not fit back it,

off to the store they will go.

Speaking of the store,

we did have a showing.

They were interested in the antique store

and also purchasing our name.

They were also interested in

our gift shop as well. 

Our realtor told us that the one gentleman

had to go out of the country for business now,

and will not decide until he gets back.

Not sure what will happen now.

Let the waiting game begin.

Last night I met Bob at his cousins house

after closing the store.

He lives a stones throw from us.

(1/8 mile)

Enjoyed some delicious ribs!

Plus a few beers before heading home

almost 3 hours later.

The weather was perfect outside.

Yesterday in between customers,

I stitched a new Halloween goodie.

Also working on the planning stage

for my Mad Scientist themed room.

Hopefully it will turn out as well as planned.

Happy Father's Day to all of the dad's out there.

My dad is no longer with us,

but I will think about him today.

A Happy Life Blessings To All!

Janice