As the holiday approaches, I want to wish all my online and offline friends a very Merry Christmas. I know for some of you, this will be a very difficult holiday. I'm sending warm thoughts your way.
SCHOOL
Our instructor said he'd mail us the grades for the presentation/paper, the final exam grade, and our grade for class if we gave him a stamped self-addressed envelope.
I received an excited email from one of my group partners telling me what he got for the presentation grade. I wanted to leave work right then and there so I could go to the PO to see if my envelope was there.Sure 'nuf, it was!
I got a 98/100 on my presentation & paper!! Overall, for the class, I got an A. Woo Hoo!!
GIVEAWAYS
Cat from Kittycat Cross Stitch is hosting a Christmas giveaway. If you're curious as to what the prizes are, give her a visit.
Nataly at New England Stitchers Retreat is also hosting a nice giveway that will end soon. So hurry!
Carolyn at Taking One Stitch at a Time is hosting a Christmas giveaway, too. Hop on over to her blog and check out her latest stitching as well.
STITCHY STUFF
Imagine my surprise when I opened a package from Canada and it contained the chart for this:
It's a good thing Donna put a note in with it because I don't even remember entering the contest on the Stitcher's Circle group. The chart came with the charms and is by one of my favorite designers, Lorri Birmingham. Thank you, Donna!
A while back, someone asked how large TMQ is. I finally got around to measuring it. It's 41 x 67" -- the largest project I've ever done. I finished most of the floral border, the branch on the right side, the pine trees on the left side, and the quilt designs between the cabins. It won't be long now!
Lastly, a bit of humor....
Kristin can probably relate to this since her family has two kitty cats.
Thanks for sharing my giveaway! I just love them Simon cat's things they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the a in class, that is a wonderful chart you won!Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, happy dance and congrats to you for getting an A!! I knew you would/could do it.
ReplyDeleteSecond, TMQ is fabulous and you'll be done before you know it and it'll be an awesome, huge accomplishment.
Third, I love the 'Santa Claws' video. Thank you so much for sharing it. I was drinking my coffee and when the kitty jumped at him through the Christmas tree I almost spit my drink all over my laptop. Thanks, I needed that, lol!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Congrats on the 98 for your presentation - that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteKarin in CA
Way to go Meari!!! I KNEW you would do it.
ReplyDeleteLovely prize too! I know you will enjoy stitching that piece.
You have a wonderful holiday and a very safe, warm, healthy New Year!
Well done on your class! I bet it feels great to do so well. The chart you won if really pretty!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Heidi-ILCS
Wow, an all A. Congrats :)
ReplyDeleteI love your tree with soo many hand-made ornaments. Have a great christmas :)
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas Meari!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! Way to go on the A!! I love the Lori Birmingham chart, she's one of my favorites too. And I bought died laughing at cancelling Christmas. Merry Christmas to you too!
ReplyDeleteBerly
Congrats on the A in your class, and you were worried, silly Meari!! What a pretty chart you won too.
ReplyDeleteYou always worry and always pull an A!! You win everything you enter...or you enter EVERYTHING!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas too!
Congrats on your A, Meari. That's wonderful news. Your prize is very pretty, and it really does look like you'll be finished with TMQ very soon. Then we'll be celebrating another happy dance with you!
ReplyDeleteSandy in NM
Congrats! on the 98
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fabulous holiday season
Meari,
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting on your blog about my giveaway.
Congratulations on your A for the class. I Knew you could do it!
Your going to have fun stitching up those birdhouses.
Your TMQ is looking great. Did you get bored at times?
I love the Santa joke...Funny...
I think one reason we haven't put up our tree yet is because of the kitten Mooky. I just know something similar would happen to it. We are so reluctant.
I wish you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
Good job getting an "A" Meari! You must be proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love that, "I have a mysterious package in the mail" feeling? I like it so much I send out RAKs to spread the joy!
Oh dear, a new Simon's Cat...gonna cut this short & watch it!
Congrats on your fabulous report card Meari!! Your xmas trees look so cute and the cookies made me hungry!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteChristine
Congrats all round Meari! I've always loved the Santa died laughing one... Off to watch the cats.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
LiBBiE in Oz
Congrats on your great school finish for the year.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours :)
Love, love love the TMQ!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the A!
Congratulations on getting 98 on your last exam, knew you could do it.
ReplyDeleteThe chart you won is pretty.
Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful time with your family.
Marl
Congrats on A and lovely prize!!! Merry Christmas and all the best in 2011!!!!
ReplyDeleteI knew you were going to get A's on your school work, great job. I really like the chart you got. It will be beautiful when you stitch it.
ReplyDeleteTina
merry christmas to you too!! and thank you for my Christmas card ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :) Loved the cat video - reminded me of the year when our cat knocked the tree right over by trying to climb it, smashing ALL the glass baubles. Luckily he wasn't hurt! We stuck to plastic baubles after that, now luckily I've enough stitched ornies to put on our tree :)
ReplyDeleteI knew you would get an "A" Meari!! Congratulations--your hard work paid off.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the size of TMQ! Do you use a frame to stitch that giant hunk of fabric? What a beauty it will be.
Merry Christmas!
But I really have been good. Really. REALLY. Ok, I haven't. But at least I tried.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great grades & stitching goodies.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you as well. Congrats on your school results!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting such high marks on your presentation and paper! You deserve it after working so hard for it. Congratulations on winning the giveaway too. It sure is a pretty chart. TMQ sure is HUGE! I didn't realize it from just looking at it. By the way, I Loled at the Santa joke. Thanks for the laugh ^.^
ReplyDeleteCongratulation for your A , that is great.
ReplyDeleteI love that chart what you won.
Merry Christmas to you too
Tinna
Congrats on the A. Good for you. Love your sense of humor. Enjoy your gift (bookmark). Thanks for sharing. Sad to hear Simone's group is ending. I'll be a follower so I see your updates.
ReplyDeleteChris
Wow...your results for the presentation are FANTASTIC. Congrats with your well deserved A. Love your TMQ and looking forward to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Meari,
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, how exciting -- congrats on your grade, but I'm sure you worked very hard and deserved it.
Wow, I didn't realize TMQ was that big. But it is looking so beautiful and will be well worth it when you get it finished.
Coleen
Meari, wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for allowing me to peak into your world as presented on your blog. Keep up the stitching, your handiwork is beautiful!
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