Cozy and Feral

 This cute little cottage core pattern was created by Stitch Sprout.  I did this one on sparkly aida and I think you can actually see the sparkles in this one!

I admit I kind of stole this pattern.  I saw it in a picture and couldn't find who created it so I could purchase it, so I just recreated it myself and since it's for me, I don't feel bad! Stay feral, y'all!

No Kings!

I got this pattern from Subversive Cross Stitch and was amazed at how fast I was able to stitch it up!  I did this on Saturday, June 14th, which was the date of the first No Kings rally.  They had a little one in Coldspring!  I drove through and honked at them in solidarity on my way to the store.  Allen had to go to Hutto to take care of some things on the house and we are sort of taking turns now because we are sick of driving back and forth almost every weekend.  So it was his turn! 

It makes me proud that 5 million Americans across the country protested the current regime, and let a certain someone know we are not standing for a leader who is trying to act like a king.  We haven't had a king since 1776 and we're not gonna have one now.  There are more planned for the rest of the year. 

Anyway, this is a collaboration of Subversive Cross Stitch and Very Cross Stitching.  There are some patterns by Very Cross Stitching in my 2018-2019 posts.  I love them :)  

Yesterday was Father's Day and we took Dad to Huntsville to a huge antique store.  He LOVED it.  Then we went to the CAT Cafe in Huntsville and had some drinks and a snack.  Mom drove us around a little because Dad wanted to see a few of his old haunts.  We went home and then went to El Burrito, but Allen stayed at home.  But it was wonderful to spend Father's Day with my Dad and to see him enjoying the antique mall, driving around, etc.  Happy happy days!  

Friday the 13th!

 It's Friday the 13th!  Ooohhhh spoooooky! Why?  I don't know.  There are lots of theories as to the origins of thinking Friday the 13th is "unlucky".  It doesn't stem from the Friday the 13th horror series...

Anyway, I finished this cutie from The Bad Witch Crafts, once again!  I'm not trying to toot my own horn by claiming I'm deadly talented.  I just really liked this pattern.  The bright red is done with the sparkly Etoille thread, but it's hard to pick up in photos, sadly. 

I've had this pattern by The Colorful Coven for ages and rediscovered it while searching for another pattern on my laptop.  This is another one that will be hanging in our new home for sure!  I just put the last touches on it this morning.  I should have used gold thread for the knob but... oh well!

And for "tax" as the kids are saying... here is a picture of the new baby calf that was born yesterday, maybe?  It's a girl, so they will keep her.  They can't keep bulls because they fight, so they just have one bull and several female cows.  The baby is so cute!  Mom called her Missy.  She is cute, cute, cute!  I love watching the cows at my parents' place.  They aren't really afraid of us, but they don't want to be touched, so I can't pet them unless I'm giving them treats.  

It rained and thundered all day afternoon yesterday and it made me so happy.  I collected some rainwater and put it out this morning.  Allen was in Hutto last night to check on some things and he's coming home today.  I miss him so much when he's gone.  

Some stitching and a small adventure

 Hello hello!  I'm here with another installment of cross stitch, because that's basically all I have been doing of late.  Honestly, it helps me relax and keeps be distracted from the horrors going on in this world.  It also just makes me feel sort of cozy, even though we're in summer and it's hot as balls.  I can't wait to be in CO with cooler temps! 

Yes, I know it gets hot in CO, but not as hot as here, and Pueblo is not humid, so that will probably be very nice, and there are SEASONS!  I have also been looking at the weather and it looks like it's chilly in the mornings and evenings, which is nice.  It's still in the fucking 90s here at 8 PM.  UGH.  

I did this Tarot card one from The Bad Witch Crafts.  I think she may have also done the stitcher "card" I stitched up earlier this year too.  

I can't find who created this pattern.  I used the Etoille sparkly thread, and you can actually see the sparkles in this pic.  It's a shame that the light green color of the fabric isn't showing up in this pic, but the contrast makes a nice piece!

I cannot believe it is already June.  This year has flown.  But it's been great, really.  I had a rough first couple of months, but I have learned how to protect my peace and find joy in everyday, small, little things.  "It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life," 

This past Saturday, I went to get my oil changed. I took my cross stitch and my Kindle, and sat in the lobby for a little bit. A nice lady asked me about my cross stitching and we talked about hobbies for a little bit. I was floored that she didn't know what cross stitching was.

I also went to Stella’s bakery for the first time. It’s so cute. It reminds me of a French bakery, and they have a lot of French style things there. Their pastries are gorgeous. I got a croissant and a cappuccino and worked on my cross stitch some more. Then I felt weird about being the only one in there, and in there for so long, so I left.  

I went to Lowe’s and got a copy of the front door key for Mom and Dad. I also picked out a lovely basil to come back and buy later. Then I had Tex-Mex for lunch and it was LOVELY.  Then I went out to the Polk County Pagan Market. They have been getting A LOT of threats and people have been trying to block people from getting into the space. I hate everything currently. Luckily, for some reason, there was no drama at this one! No one shouting abuse at us through megaphones and no one trying to block anyone's way to enter. I was so happy. I just walked around a bit and bought a few small things. I am so happy that the markets are going, regardless of idiots trying to stop people from enjoying life.

A little catch-up- Cross-stitch is political

 It's been a few since I posted.  I've been busy with just... life stuff.  I've still found time, however, to do some great cross stitch pieces!  These are larger than the ones I  usually do so they took me longer.  I get easily bored and distracted so I usually stick to smaller pieces, and if I do a bigger one, I take time in between with smaller ones.

It's not that these were super stitch heavy or anything but a couple were like physically larger than what I usually do.  I had been eyeballing this for a while and I finally pulled the trigger, purchased it and completed it.  The pattern is by CeresAndSun on Etsy.  

Another one by CeresAndSun, and a bit smaller.  It's something I live by and I love a good blasphemous stitching project.

It's been nicer outside lately, and so I have been cross stitching on the patio as well.  I love cross stitching outside.  I love being outside when it's not stupid hot (it's almost always stupid hot in Texas).  I've been spending a lot of time on the patio and though I would bring my stitching along.  

And here is the finished project from that patio pic.  It's a quote by Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.  She should be our president but... oh well.  A Republican interrupted her during a meeting and made a disrespectful comment to her.  He continued to shout over her, and another one shouted at her, and over her, and asked her to yield, she responded "I will not yield to disrespectful men".  A role model for all women!  Pattern by WyldXStitch on Etsy.