Needles and Threads

     What would we do without them? Needles and Threads that is.  Just the beautiful colors and combinations of colors alone are enough to set me off on a new pair of knitted mittens or a shawl.  A new cross stitch piece to start, or another crocheted afghan.  I did indeed enjoy the baby afghan I just finished up and it was very well liked by the new mom to be, but it didn't take long for me to grab a small needle and my threads to get started on a cross stitched Christmas gift.

     Now I can't say what the gift is yet, as the recipient will stop in from time to time, but here is what I've gotten done so far.  I love the blues in it and how they turn into waves.

     I also crocheted up some coasters.  Real quick project and coasters are always good.  Here are four of them in the guest room.

     I've also started a shawl for myself and have been taking it with me to Bill's radiation appointments.  He's in and out so quickly that I know getting my cross stitch out would give me just enough time for only a few stitches.  So the knitted shawl is just the thing.  Especially with size ten needles.  Loving the colors in it.

     I want to thank all of my dear friends and followers for the thoughts and prayers for Bill and I both the last several weeks.  They all mean so much and they're all helping Bill and I get through this trial with cancer.  God is so good and is aware of every thought and prayer.  Bill is now over halfway through the radiation treatments and there has been a couple of problems arise from it.  Both kind of expected and one was dealt with, with a little help from a topical cream. The other will go away in time.

     My little daughter-in-law is recovering from the total knee replacement surgery.  Has her therapy every day and she's a hard worker, so she's coming along.  I'm very proud of her and how well she's doing.

     Matthew, my grandson is also doing great since he has been back home.  He loves his new school and he's growing tall.  He told me this morning that he kissed a girl! Now, I know all little boys kiss a girl and the first time is quite the deal.  Matthew though, is nearly sixteen and is an Asphergian, so this was quite a step for him.

     I also want to thank all my followers for stopping in and leaving comments.  You've all been very patient for sure as I've fallen behind in answering all of you.  I will catch up though for sure.  You're all very important to me.

     Once again.  I'll be headed to my needlework room in just a minute or two to get in some stitching.  Please, all of you stay well and safe and until next time, "feel those colors".