MARCH MADNESS

My Mo-ther can't come to the blog right now.  She's snoring away in the big girl sleigh bed after an evening of maniacal stitching and West Wing watching.  I thought we were just going to settle in for a quiet Friday night at home, but the old lady went on a tear and before I knew it, it was 4am and she was just turning out the lights.

The top part of Long Spring Panel turned out to be our very favorite, and that is really saying something since each were so lovely and fun to stitch.  I am particularly happy that Mo-ther decided to follow Miss LJP's instructions carefully on this one rather than go off the reservation, since I think the end result is really quite good:

Mo-ther selected the warm pink colorway, as opposed to the cool pink shown on the front of the chart.  The only substitution she made to the thread list was a ribbon floss in coral/pink as opposed to the called for Neon Rays.  Other than that, all threads are per the chart:

I don't know what is next on the agenda, but I am determined to wake the poor dear up in a few hours for a little sustenance and a Target trip.  She put her socks and shoes on yesterday afternoon to do so, but ended up getting woozie at the lab and had to come home.  Methinks she was just looking for sympathy and an excuse to not do the laundry, because as soon as she got a little something to eat and her afternoon dietCoke, she was right as rain and able to sustain that ridiculous marathon.

So today I will let her rest for a bit before cracking the proverbial whip.  I myself intend to lounge in front of the fire today, since it is a little nippy and overcast despite the impending Spring.

I do hope that you know I think of you all fondly and do remain your loyal and devoted friend.  Until we meet again, I wish you pleasantness and joy in all of your endeavors.

With love from your pal,

Stewey