Pink Saturday - 9/11 Rememberance

I was taking a little break from Pink Saturday's but then Beverly emailed us and said that we could do something in rememberance of 9/11.  I decided to contribute this week.

In 2002, I made this sampler:

This is a one of a kind sampler.  I made it up as I stitched.  I just started at the top and worked my way down until I ran out of fabric.  I just had it framed this Summer.  Yes, I know, 2002 - 2010.  What can I say?  Framing is expensive!

Anyway, the reason I chose this for my Pink Saturday post is because I included a remembrance to 9/11 on this sampler:

Forget not the 11th day of the 9th month of the year 2001.

So that's my Pink Saturday 9/11 remembrance.

I'd like to thank Beverly, our sweet Pink Saturday hostess.  Please take a moment to visit her blog and perhaps if time permits, visit some of the other sweet Pink Saturday bloggers.

Before I head off line for now, I'm still accepting drawing entries for my Sewing Art Quilt:

The drawing will be held when I reach 300 followers.  For more details, please click here.

Finally for today, if you cope with depression or anxiety, you might find my series of "Creatively Coping" articles helpful.  Click here if you would like read them.

Treasures From Galena

We didn't spend much in Galena this past weekend.  Had to be thankful just to be able to go.  I picked up a few treasures at the antique mall:

Isn't that pretty?  I love vintage embroidered linens!

A vintage Aunt Martha iron-on embroidery transfer pattern.  I'm always thrilled when I find a vintage pattern that I don't have in my extensive collection!!! 

I'm trying to decide if I should use that doily or cut it up for my crazy quilts.  I'm leaning towards using it on my dresser.

I bought these for my crazies.  Perfect cutters!

I have a weakness for these beautiful crocheted doilies with the pansies on them.  I have a few that mom made for me and a few that I've picked up over the years in my treasure travels.  The pansies are very pastel on this one.  So pretty!

The beads came from Galena Beads.  One of my favorite stores in Galena!  They were buy 1/get 1 so I was able to get a lot for my money!

So that's what I bought in Galena!  Money was tight but that's ok.  We were just happy to be there.

In other news, I added a few new things to the shop.  First, check out Kathi's new hand-felted pumpkin patch:

Isn't that precious?!!!  It's an original creation and all hand felted.  Those pumpkins are absolutely adorable!

Then I added one of my "trash to treasure" projects:

This was a junky old metal wall pocket that I picked up at the junk store.  Cute but kind of ugly.  Not anymore!  I filled the pocket with a pumpkin, berries and harvest flowers.  The crow sits atop the pumpkin.  Very soft and shabby chic!  Both are available here.

Yesterday, I started playing with some Autumn cuff bracelets.  Quite different from Debi's tutorial.  I'll have photos soon.  These are fun!  Unique techniques!!!

I'm also working on my next Creatively Coping with Depression article.  This one is taking me awhile but it's quite extensive and rather difficult for me to write.  I'll have it ready soon.

For now, have a great day everyone!

Scott & Pam In Galena, Illinois

Well, after walking up and down Main Street all day, I do feel better.   We finished up the afternoon by walking through Grant Park and sitting by the Galena River for awhile.  These were taken in the park.  This of course is me.

And this is my Bubba:

We got back to our hotel in the nick of time!  It just started thundering and raining.  It wasn't supposed to rain today.  Anyway, this is the Irish Cottage Hotel.  It's where we always stay:

This from the park that we were sitting at.  This is looking toward the Business District:

This is Main Street:

Main Street is 1 mile long.  Scott & I walk up and down this street for hours:

The buildings are home to the loveliest gift shops, home decor stores, specialty shops, clothing boutiques and unique stores:

This one of my favorite stores here in Galena:

Are you surprised?  LOL!!!  If you'd like to see the website for Galena Beads, click here.

This is the Desoto House Hotel:

Abraham Lincoln stayed here!  Click for the history of The Desoto House Hotel.

This is the Dowling House.  It's the oldest house in Galena:

The Dowling House was built in 1826.  Click here to read more.

And this beauty is my favorite house in Galena!  Well, it's not even a house, it's a manion:

This is The Belevere Mansion:

Click here to read more about this gorgeous Victorian Italianate Mansion.

Another fun and beautiful feature of Galena is that President US Grant lived here.  This is me several years ago in front of Grant's home:

Click here to see more photos of Grants home.

It was a very nice day.  We're going to have dinner now.  Hope you enjoyed my little Galena History tour!  And be sure to check out the links I included.  Galena has a very rich and beautiful history.

Good Morning From Galena

Hello Ladies.  The depression is definitely not gone yet.  But there's enough of the real me here to know that Galena is my favorite place.  We're going to go into town and I'm going to take some pictures so you can see why (under normal circumstances) I love it here so much.

It really is nice to have my computer with me.  I think it's a grounding thing for me.  Anyway, I'll be back later.

I must tell you, I'm am so tired of feeling screwy. 

Thank you everyone for keeping in touch with me.  I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kindness and friendship.  Hugs to all!

Being In Galena

Hi Everyone!  Well, I didn't take any pictures today.  To be honest, I haven't felt great today.  Maybe it's too much excitement or stress from the drive or over stimulation.  I don't know but I can feel the cloud of depression still hanging over me here.  I guess I don't notice it as much at home because of my routine.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.  Until then, have a good night all.