Well...finally. I'm baaa---aacckkkk. Not much stitching to report and I think I need a vacation from vacation. :-) Seriously...our trip out east to see my family was a wonderful time. But everytime I thought about picking up a needle, something else presented itself. (Like the world cup of 'Mexican Train'. :-)

The drive went smoothly, except for the first day of our driving home.Remember the snow that hit Detroit just before the Super Bowl...well it hit Kentucky and Indiana too. We stopped earlier than normal, not wanting to fight icy roads, so we didn't get home until halfway through the Super Bowl. Just in time to see Mick shake his booty. Love him or hate him, you've got to admit he's an a-typical 60+ year old. All I can say (since that mark looks closer now than it used to...) is 'rock on'.

We did have a stop of note that I would recommend to anyone who loves crafting. If you are ever in Beckly, West Virgina (about 60 miles south of Charleston), stop at Tamarck, the West Virginia Artisian's Center. I will be posting some picures tonight of our lunch there. They have a little bit of everything: Handmade jewelry, Hardanger, Tatting, Woodwork, Quilting...enough to leave just about anyone drooling. It's just off the freeway and it's a good place for a meal.

Last week was lost in a blur and just when I was beginning to catch up it was time for February retreat...so...off I went, needlework in hand and did make a little progresss on Neuschwanstein...now fondly known as my 'summer place'. :-) It was a wonderfully fun time with a lot of friends and laughter...oh yes, and food, too.



I have posted some new pictures on my webshots site. (http://community.webshots.com/user/juliejc1958100) I hope you enjoy looking and thank you for your interest. Much of what's new are needlework pieces I've given my parents through the years. I finally had a chance to photograph them.

I hope this finds all of you well and happily stitching away. More later.
Blessings,
Julie