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Oct 17, 2011

Marvelous Monday Update 10/17/2011

SICK 'PUTER
At some point over the past two months, some ingrate who has nothing better to do website managed to download spyware/malware onto my laptop. You can read about the About:Blank problem HERE. It's not a contagious kind of spyware... it just slows your computer wayyyy down. I really noticed it toward the end of this last semester of school. Since I couldn't remove it with the programs I have, I took it to a computer repair place. It seems to be working fine now.. Just in time for the new semester to start.

GIVEAWAYS
Kathy of A Stitcher's Heirloom is hosting her first ever giveaway. I just love the name of her blog, don't you? Click on over to see her stitchy projects!

Lisa of Hockey Mom Stitchin' Hobby is hosting a 3-100-500 giveaway to celebrate her blogversary. Check it out, as well as her beautiful stitching project.

PRIZE and RAK's
Dee in TN (no blog) hosted a reindeer contest. We had to guess how many reindeer charts she had chosen to stitch out of the recent stash haul of magazines she acquired. Becky actually won, but she deferred to the next person (moi!) since she won Dee's last contest. Here's what I won:


Sue of Sue's Stitching, Reading, and Family sent me an awesome RAK! She's such a sweetheart, and the list Mom of ESC. Look what she sent me:


The JCS Halloween Ornament issue
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The October issue of Cross Stitch and Needlework

I've already picked out several things I want to stitch up out of all three mags! Thank you so much Dee and Sue *big smiles*

Lisa of Mad Stitches also RAK'd me a couple of charts. First up is Momiji (I call them Kokeshi) Dolls:


She also sent me Spring Fairy by Joan Elliott:

Thank you, Lisa!

STITCHY STUFF
I was able to complete Part 2 of Purple Garden. I've substituted pink for some of the colors in the design.


Last week, I showed the ornament I sent for the "Words of Christmas" exchange. Over the weekend, I received my ornament from Nancy in CA. I think it turned out beautifully!

Thank you, Nancy!

I'm also working on two "secret" stitching projects, which I can't show yet.

Until next time,
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22 comments:

  1. BerlyOctober 17, 2011 at 3:16:00 PM CDT

    Wow! Great RAK's, prizes and stitching!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 3:27:00 PM CDT

    I am glad your puter is better. Mine is dying. I have not turned it off for I think 2 or 3 days because it is hard to boot up. I am just waiting for John to back me up to the external hard drive. Looks like you got some UK magazines with your haul. I recognize them. They are great. I am happy for you that you got an A.

    Tina

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  3. SunshineOctober 17, 2011 at 5:30:00 PM CDT

    YEA for You & School!!! Great Rak's!!! Cute Ornies, and PG is looking Fabulous!!!! You Go Girl!!!

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  4. EvalinaMariaOctober 17, 2011 at 5:40:00 PM CDT

    Life is good! Computer is working and you've got some great RAK, prizes and stitching.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:41:00 PM CDT

    Congrats in the National Honor Society!! You are doing great in school! What do you want to do when you grow up.lol

    How in the world do you get so many things done. You amaze me.

    Diana

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  6. MouseOctober 17, 2011 at 5:59:00 PM CDT

    sorry to hear you putor been poorly :( way to go on the wins and the purple garden is looking lovely :) love mouse xxxx

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  7. KayOctober 18, 2011 at 12:07:00 AM CDT

    Wow!! You got some awesome goodies! You have enough to keep you busy for some time. Love the stitching as well.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 6:09:00 AM CDT

    You've sure had a great week for wonderful mail ;-)

    Lynne

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  9. SueOctober 18, 2011 at 7:21:00 AM CDT

    Isn't it just the pits when your computer is acting up? Mine takes a fit every so often and just shuts down....go figure.

    Your Purple Garden is looking fabulous! I knew you would be able to play 'catch up'....lol You KNOW I will cheer you on from the Peanut Gallery....hehe The ornie is so cute! Lovely job.

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  10. Carolyn NCOctober 18, 2011 at 8:44:00 AM CDT

    Good times at the mailbox! Lovely gifts and nice stitching on PG. :)

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  11. Nancy MOctober 18, 2011 at 8:50:00 AM CDT

    Looks like you are on the "win" roll again! LOL I hate those nasty computer things. I'm about ready to take 2 of my computers in, they are running so slow! Nice work on purple garden!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 8:58:00 AM CDT

    Thanks for the mention...Hope you will enjoy stitching from it.

    HUGS,
    Dee in TN

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  13. Denise SAOctober 18, 2011 at 1:23:00 PM CDT

    So glad your computer is better.congratulations on some lovely RAKs

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  14. KatrienOctober 18, 2011 at 1:37:00 PM CDT

    congrats on the lovely RAK, prizes and exchange.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 8:22:00 AM CDT

    Meari,

    Always fun to catch up with you via your blog. Glad you got your puter fixed. Congrats on your grade and good luck with your final semester, woo hoo, almost there girlie. Your stitching looks fabulous, as always.

    Miss you,
    Coleen

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  16. CarolOctober 19, 2011 at 5:52:00 PM CDT

    Sorry to hear about the computer problems, Meari--glad to hear it was able to be fixed though.

    You sure got some great things in the mail this week and I love your Purple (and Pink!) Garden piece...

    Best of luck in your final semester :) WOO HOO!!!

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  17. Mary IvancictsOctober 19, 2011 at 6:37:00 PM CDT

    I have been bad in reading your blog! Sorry sabot the computer. Love the ornament, you received!

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  18. DebraOctober 20, 2011 at 6:47:00 AM CDT

    lots of stitching goodies, much fun!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 11:33:00 AM CDT

    Your purple garden has pink in it! LOL The ornament you received is lovely.

    Karin in CA

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  20. chrisstitchesOctober 24, 2011 at 10:31:00 AM CDT

    Think you may have to wait until retirement to complete all those projects....lol....my mom just retired last week & is loving it...
    Congrats on your winnings!!!
    Chris

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  21. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 7:40:00 AM CDT

    Oh Meari, your stitching looks lovely and you have received so lovely magazines and ornaments, lucky you :)

    Tinna

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  22. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 6:45:00 AM CDT

    Nice job on school and all the 'awards' you achieved. BS is looking great. You are so patient with those confetti stitches. I carry more thread over than I should!!!

    Glenda

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