Saturday, December 22, 2012

12-12-12=20

 
December 12, 2012...
 
our 20th wedding anniversary....
 
 
We decided to take a trip to Texas and explore the
Hill Country.  It wouldn't be a "vacation" for us if
there wasn't a park, forest or desert involved. 
Here we are at the Enchanted Canyon right
outside of Fredericksburg.   The stars at
night are said to be beautiful but it was a tad
too cold for us to find out.   We did have a good
time and enjoyed our time together!
 
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Anytime we travel, I always start a new Lizzie
Kate project since they are so easy to stitch.  
I recently acquired the Snow Belles
(thanks to a visit to the Spring Robin earlier this fall)
and decided to start the first one.  

Lizzie Kate "All Dressed Up"
Stitched on 28ct khaki evenweave
w/ DMC

That snowman was so much fun to stitch I
decided to stitch him twice!   I had my fabric
oriented incorrectly so it soon became obvious
that I was running out of fabric.  Not a good idea
to start something new at 6:00 in the morning!  
Luckily...it doesn't take as long to rip it out as
it does to stitch it.  I plan to make these into
small pillows to keep my fat men company. 
One down....five to go!
 
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We had some free time in San Antonio so I was
 able to visit Stitches from the Heart.   They had a
lot of great stitched models to drool over.  The
best part was the "Texas" section with a variety
of  designs about Texas from Texas.

 
I picked up these two ornaments from Redbird
Designs.  If memory serves me correct, you can
only find her stuff in Texas.   I know I purchased
another Texas ornament years ago at another
shop in San Antonio.   I thought these were
just too cute to pass up and hope to stitch
for next year as a reminder of our trip.
 
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Well...Christmas is almost here and I hope
you are ready!  We start our celebrations
tomorrow so I am ready for some good food
and fellowship with our families.   I wish you
a very Merry Christmas and hope you
find time for a little stitching too!


35 comments:

  1. Hi Karen,

    Happy Anniversary! I too love Lizzie Kate designs. Your snowman looks fantastic.

    xstitchlibrarian.blogspot.com.au

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  2. Love the there 12s equalling 20. Congratulations.
    My BFF Beatrice and I toured Texas this past summer. We did not know there's a LNS in San Antonio. Sad to have missed the
    Texas stitches.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  3. Congratulations on 20 years together! Glad you spent time doing something together! Cute Texas charts--I look forward to seeing them done by you! Merry Christmas! Hugs!

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  4. Happy Anniversary Karen! You both look very happy. Loving your snow belle stitch - cute. Merry Christmas!

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  5. Happy Anniversary Ya'll. Those charts are just the cutest!!!! I have a few Redbird Christmas designs, I didi not know that you can only get them in Texas, SADNESS!!

    i LIKE THE jOY yA'LL.

    I am glad you had a wonderful anniversary trip. I really enjoy Texas, but have yet to go to that XS store.

    Take care and have a Merry Holiday

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  6. Happy 20th! Your first Snow Belle is very cute.

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  7. Happy Anniversary!! Cute, cute stitch too! I love Lizzie Kate :)

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  8. Happy Anniversary! Cute new charts.
    Merry Christmas! love Annette

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  9. Happy Anniversary, great stitching and great charts.
    Merry Christmas to you and your Family.

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  10. Congratulations on your 20th wedding anniversary and here's to many more.

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  11. Congratulations. Have a lovely Christmas xx

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  12. Happy Anniversary. Great new start. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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  13. Happy Anniversary! Your trip sounds like fun and it is always nice to find those regional designs/designers, isn't it?

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  14. Congratulations on 20 years. Those ornaments are a good remembrance. A Blessed, Merry Christmas to you!

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  15. Happy anniversary! Looks like you had a good time in Texas! Love your Snow woman finish -- so cute! And how fun that you found those new charts as a remembrance of your trip too! Enjoy your celebrations -- happy Christmas!

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  16. Happy Anniversary !!!!Glad you enjoyed your visit :)

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  17. What a wonderful day to have an anniversary, 20 years, congrats.

    Merry Christmas.

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  18. Sounds like a great trip, Karen, and what a cute LK finish :)

    Wishing you a most Happy Anniversary (and a Merry Christmas, too!)...

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  19. Congratulations on your anniversary, Karen! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip and came home with some great "souvenirs"!

    Cute little Lizzie Kate snowman...perfect for a pillow finish.

    Merry Christmas!

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  20. Happy anniversary, Karen! It sounds like a great trip. Love the L*K finish! Wishing you and your husband a very happy Christmas.

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  21. congratulations on your wedding anniversary ours was the 6th Dec and 24 years :) love the wee snow man too :)
    hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a very merry stitchy new year :) love mouse xxxxx

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  22. Happy anniversary~~~~~ Sounds like you have fun!!!!!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

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  23. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!
    It looks like an amzing trip.
    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  24. Happy Anniversary. It sounds like you had a great trip. Your LK is very cute and your new stash looks great.

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  25. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! Wishing you and your loved ones a splendid Christmas as well...may every moment be filled with joy!
    Warmly,
    Judy

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  26. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS TOO! xxx

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  27. Congratulations on your Anniversary. The snowman is adorable.

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  28. You certainly had a wonderful time in Texas. And the little L*K snowman is just a little additional pleasure.
    All the best for 2013!

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  29. A belated Congratulations on your anniversary Karen. I hope you had a joyous Christmas and had time for holiday stitching. I love visiting other shops when I get the chance and looks like you had fun on your trip. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year too!

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  30. Belated Happy Anniversary wishes! I'm so glad you had some time to get away and celebrate.
    I wish there was a needlework shop here that was close enough for me to stop in at.
    I love checking out fabrics in person.
    All best wishes for a very Happy New Year.

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  31. Happy Anniversary Karen! Thanks for the joy of reading your wonderful blog (I will try to comment more in 2013). The snow men/women by L-K are so cool. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year, Wanda

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  32. What a great anniversary trip!Your snowman is very cute! I always try to bring a small/easy project on vacation as well. Happy New Year!

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