Yes……I must admit…….I had all the plans and intention in the world in taking part in FNSI last night…….and hubby decided he’d take me out to dinner instead! Who am I to say no?? We rarely get out these days, and later, as I was telling him I was supposed to be hosting FNSI, he apologised profusely and said I should have told him…….in the middle of eye fillet steak with scallop and prawn topper in a creamy garlicky seafood sauce???…..I don’t think so!!!! So once he was convinced you ladies could manage without me, we went for dessert at another cute little restaurant where we had chocolate lava puddings….mm mmmmmmm!!!! I never did get the chance to take a photo to share with you *burp*…..sorreeeeee!!!!!! Needless to say, it was just D-I-V-I-N-E!!!!!
Well, I thought I would do some catch up when I got home and promptly sat in my chair to stitch (at least!), got three stitches done and dropped off to sleep……must have something to do with a contented belly??!! SO, instead I worked on it being Friday night somewhere in the world today and stitched to my heart’s content all day!!!! My plans were to work on putting together my Homespun “Long Time Ago In Bethlehem” SAL and that’s what I did….
I was thinking I might frame each block in a darker fabric before I sash so today it was cutting blocks to size and framing…..
A nice chocolate brown Moda Grunge Basics did the trick…..and I’ll follow up with the sashing I showed you yesterday….it will turn out slightly bigger but that’s ok…..some modifications will make it more personal don’t you think? In fact, the more I look at that Innkeeper, the more he reminds me of hubby!!!!! LOL Maybe I’ve personalised it a little tooooo much??? hee hee. I’m off to see what others did in their timezones for FNSI…..why don’t you join me??? sugary hugs :o) xox
Well, I thought I would do some catch up when I got home and promptly sat in my chair to stitch (at least!), got three stitches done and dropped off to sleep……must have something to do with a contented belly??!! SO, instead I worked on it being Friday night somewhere in the world today and stitched to my heart’s content all day!!!! My plans were to work on putting together my Homespun “Long Time Ago In Bethlehem” SAL and that’s what I did…. 
I was thinking I might frame each block in a darker fabric before I sash so today it was cutting blocks to size and framing….. 
A nice chocolate brown Moda Grunge Basics did the trick…..and I’ll follow up with the sashing I showed you yesterday….it will turn out slightly bigger but that’s ok…..some modifications will make it more personal don’t you think? In fact, the more I look at that Innkeeper, the more he reminds me of hubby!!!!! LOL Maybe I’ve personalised it a little tooooo much??? hee hee. I’m off to see what others did in their timezones for FNSI…..why don’t you join me??? sugary hugs :o) xox 
What a cute stitchery! I joined in last night, but trying to take a decent photo today is hopeless. Just too cloudy and dark here. Will aim for posting pics in the am. xx debbie
ReplyDeleteWho would pass up a cosy dinner out? Not me! Love your stitchery.
ReplyDeleteIt's still friday somewhere so that's fine... we did miss you ?????
ReplyDeleteyour blocks are simply gorgeous... will be such a lovely quilt...
Hugz
Oh good for you. One stitch counts doesn't it??? Your blocks look gorgeous love that chocolate fabric you have used for the borders.
ReplyDeleteGlad you went out..you deserve it....love all those blocks...
ReplyDeletethat sure sounds like a delicious dinner.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little stitches there, love the sashing.
Enjoy your stitching.
sounds like you had a lovely meal Wendy,love those blocks,well done.xx
ReplyDeleteI think You should keep that Hubby
ReplyDeleteStitching today like you said It is Friday some where Looks good
Im not sure why you would rather go out for dinner with a nice man than stay home stitching with us though He He
LOL Pleased you had a delicious meal with your dear Hubby.
ReplyDeleteAt least you did a few stitches for FNSI with us and then worked all day with the Northern Hemisphere folk...
You were missed but yes we worked without you. So pleased you could dine with your hubby. Such special moments.
ReplyDeleteI knew there was something missing - the boss!!! OH well you caught up way!! I think that will look great with sashing...
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great..and your dinner out sounds delicious...
ReplyDeleteNever say no to a lovely dinner, there is always another day to stitch.
ReplyDeletesupper over sewing....how could you???? I'd probably choose the same too. hehehehe
ReplyDeletemy sewing wasn't done last night but yesterday during the day. I figured somewhere in the world it was Friday night so I was sewing with them. ;P
http://abis-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-sewing-we-did-go.html
Glad you had a great evening. Love your project...great stitching, looking forward to seeing a photo of it all together...eye candy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dinner! And to get in three stitches before falling asleep counts. Besides, you did the important part by setting up the linky earlier. And now we know what your DH looks like! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for hosting last night - Don,t blame you for being unable to resist a meal out! Looks like you made up for it today though - lovely work, it will be great to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteYay ForYou!! These Stitchery Bethlehem Blocks AreVeryNice:)
ReplyDeleteNever pass up a chance to go out to dinner with your hubby AND avoid the kitchen!! Love your stitchery. I made some progress on my blocks but didn't get them all finished. More work today.
ReplyDeleteAll are very nice sticker. A very fine stitches.
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Glad you had such a wonderful night, I would not have passed that up either. He is a Keeper.
ReplyDeleteNot to be rude or pushy... but is there anything done about people who obviously joined just to promote their blog and did not actually participate? I think it is wrong to join these things and do that.
yes, yes, dining out wins every time!! dessert sounds WONDERFUL! no wonder you fell asleep ;-) beautiful stitching BTW
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks and the brown border is fabulous. Hugs......
ReplyDeleteWow, absolutely beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeleteYes a dinner out with hubby, is a perfectly good reason not to be sewing on a Friday night. Your dessert sounded delish.
Gorgeous festive stitcheries Wendy......I love the expression on the inn keepers face.....your meal out sounds delicious and well worth postponing your stitching for. x
ReplyDeleteLove it.. gorgeous stitchery
ReplyDeleteLove it... beautiful stitching!
ReplyDeleteA dinner out sounds wonderful! Your quilt is looking wonderful too, beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeleteYour dinner out sounded delicious.. isnt it lovely when hubby take you on a date :)
ReplyDeleteWell I think I would have chosen dinner too. I have all those stitcheries but howavn't done anything with them - you've inspired me - maybe sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteOf course you have the right priorities Wendy. Sadly we didn't miss you and stitched anyway :)
ReplyDeleteAlways love to stitch every night :)
Thanks for Hosting from the Restaurant LOL
Your stitchery is very cute! Although it is fun to stitch along with others, family is a priority...so glad you have a nice time.
ReplyDeleteWendy you can stitch anytime, but when you're offered dinner out, GRAB IT. Love your blocks, oh they look so wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get the first design in your Long Time Ago In Bethlehem set? I have downloaded all the rest, I couldn't find a place on Heritage site to order the magazine that it was originally in and couldn't find it on your site either.
ReplyDeletethelady at hotmail.com
Sorry, my mistake I meant the Homespun site.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous stitchery. I love the kitchen sink packed on the camel. You dinner out sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern - but cannot get the first block anywhere. Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of this. This would be a perfect wall hanging for my office - I'm a church secretary.
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