LK and back to Red Thread

I have a few pictures tonight. As usual, I was too lazy to iron before taking the pictures. Of course, I probably saved myself frustration as Mr. Black was being quite a pest. If I was going to utilize his sunbeam to put my stitching in, he felt it was his perogative to walk on it, lay on it, or in general make his presence known. As you will see in the LK photo, he had to get his paw in the picture lest I forget who is boss. I managed to get GIVE done last weekend while visiting my DSIL last weekend. Too bad we don't get together more often - I'd get more done, LOL!

We are doing this as a SAL so I've been primarily concentrating on this piece. I have put it down recently since she is working on the travelling pattern. I've picked up Red Thread by Bent Creek. Part of me wonders what was I thinking to have several large pieces going at the same time. I fell in love with LK and decided to do it then saw the Red Thread piece completed and knew that I had to have it. Of course, what good is having it if you don't start it! 8) I'm enjoying this piece and love the fabric much more that the Lambswool that I'm using for LK. I usually don't work in hand so both of these go a bit slower.

My partner for the summer exchange has gotten the package! I'm so happy that my last post wasn't premature. I was beginning to get a bit concerned because I hadn't seen her online and I wasn't sure if she had gotten caught up in some of the flooding in the midwest. Can you imagine the heartache of losing some of your completed pieces? or your stash? My heart really goes out to those folks.

Last but not least, I have to leave you with a picture of Mr. Black. He is such a fun guy that truly thinks he should be the center of our attention no matter what we're doing. I've got him rather trained to sit next to my leg (on my bags of flosses though) when I'm stitching. Reading a book though is a different story! We recently got a little laser pointer for him and he sure does like chasing it down. The look of bewilderment on his face when he opens those little paws and finds his prize is not there is somewhat sad. However, when the dot decides to "climb up the wall" boy does he get energized!

Cheers,