Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog

 

Hello!!!

I'm Trina. Welcome to my little spot within the cyber-universe.I know I'm a little early on posting for GYB, but I was a little too excited to wait. 

I have been stitching since I was in the 4th grade... somewhere around 20 years perhaps. It's crazy to think it's been that long. My lovely mother is responsible... she bought some cross stitch ornaments for me to make my 4th grade teachers for Christmas. I picked it up and have been doing it ever since. It's definitely a way for me to relax when I am discombobulated. I can get lost in a pattern and all of my negative thoughts just flow right on out the window. I love it to say the least.

I have two children... 1 girl, Cobi Lynn, and 1 boy, Gage Egan. I will typically refer to them as "the Girl" or "the Boy" on my blog. They are my pride and joy... my greatest accomplishments in life thus far. I am also pet parent to Cricket. My 4-legged child is almost 9 and more mischievous than both of my human children combined.

The title of my blog may give the impression that I rant and rave. Aside from the sometimes off the wall thoughts and ideas, I try to keep it well within the limits of what is expected from a true, transplanted Southern Belle. My, my, my... I think I am suffering from the vapors and am in need of my hand fan and a cold glass of co-cola. Maybe that was a little over dramatic... seeing as it's maybe 20 degrees outsides. Unfortunately, I don't blend into the South very well at all times. I don't drink sweet tea... only un-sweet. And, I don't particularly care for grits... pass the cream of wheat.

Wow... I think I digressed just a little. 

Before I leave you, I wanted to show you the little pillow ornament I made for my dear friend,  Miss Sherry. I was sooo proud of myself for keeping it a secret from her until I had her close her eyes and open her hands this morning. I found the pattern on Stitchy Kitty... and it was free. We like free, don't we?



It's almost too cute!

Well... I'm glad you dropped by! Have a wonderfully, lovely day or evening!

41 comments:

  1. Hiya, Trina, and welcome to GYB... I'm one of Vicki's "volunteers" sent to meet and greet. I love your blog title and your entertaining writings, 'cause we all need a little humor, right? I loved cross stitch when my children were growing up (it may have kept me from becoming a raving lunatic, who knows?) and it is fun to see your wonderful projects, so I'll be back to visit again :)

    Would you consider adding a link in your post to Vicki's site to help keep the blog love flowing? See ya soon!

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    1. Hi, Monique! Thank you so much for dropping by. I will add Vicki's link ASAP!

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  2. So cute! I love the penguin :) I'm awful at keeping gifts suprises. It's painful!

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    1. Painful would be the correct word, Pookledo! It's almost like doing the "pee pee" dance when you really gotta go!

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  3. Trina, your blog really made me smile - I love your Southern wit and charm! I think we would have a lot of fun if we lived near each other. I'm in WV near Wash, DC and couldn't see on your blog where you now reside. Please come party with me in blogland! Cindy from TheCranesNest.com and the GROW YOUR BLOG party

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    1. Hi, Cynthia! I have family up your way. Currently, I reside in Northwest, GA near the TN line. Long story short... I was born in Germany, have lived all over the place... too many places to list, lol... and ended up transplanted here due to my crazy ex-husband. Ha! (Ok, I guess that was naughty... calling him crazy, but it was better than the alternative!) I'm on my way to visit you in your little spot in blogland!

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  4. Hi Trina! Your cross stitch is amazing. I did cross stitch while my two girls were little, but now that I have bifocals I have trouble seeing the stitches. Still love seeing the work of others and yours is outstanding. Now I have a passion for rubber stamps. Stop by my blog for this blog party at terriscardsnmore.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, Terri! I fear the day when I have to set my hobby down to the side. I'll be by your blog shortly!

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  5. Spectacular cross stitch, Trina. I really am impressed with your Halloween pieces, love the purple on black.

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  6. First , LOVE the name of the blog ! Second, you have WAY much more self control and patience than I do when I am having " an off day ". I think I would probably poke someone with the needle if I had to concentrate on such fine details on a manic day ! Quilting for me is sooo much easier !

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    1. LOL... you cracked me up! Thank you for that!
      I have completed some quilts in the past. I still have a huge fabric stash. It's been tucked away in my attic since the tragic death of my sewing machine and table. But, that's what I get for trying to move it myself and dropping it all down a set of steps. I tried to be the brute heifer and failed... epically!

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  7. Hi! Stopping by from GYB. I love your adorable cross stitch!(and yes, we do like free!) I look forward to seeing more from you.

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    1. Thank you for stopping by, Heather! Would you like me to send you the link?

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  8. Hi Trina, I stopped by via the GYB event. I'm a cross stitcher too. Love your blog and that Stitchy Kitty freebie is so cute! I look forward to following along in the future.

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    1. Thank you for dropping by, Rowyn! I'll be sure to check in on you shortly!

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  9. I'm a GYB visitor and a fellow stitcher! Your work is beautiful!

    New GFC follower.

    Thea @ Gizzimomo's Stitchy Place

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    1. Thank you so much, Thea! I'm always happy to meet new people within the blogging world. I'm on my way to visit your little spot...

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  10. Hello from one cross stitcher to another! I wandered this way from the Grow Your Blog event, and now I look forward to sharing your future projects as you post them.

    http://ladynero815.blogger.com

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  11. Hi Trina from a fellow stitcher and I'm looking forward to catching up on your older posts.
    Donna

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  12. Hi Trina, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have become a follower of yours.
    Happy Stitching!

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  13. Love the Haunted Hotel and your stories. Am now following.

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  14. I love the name of your blog and didn't for one minute think you would be ranting and raving. I'm a southern bell myself, deep in the heart of the deep freeze at the moment. Your cross stitching is lovely. I bet your kiddo's keep you busy. It has been lovely getting to know you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  15. Such a cute ornament. Looking forward to reading your posts.

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    1. Thank you, Kathy!!! Hope you have a marvelous day!

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  16. Hello! It is nice to meet you via the GYB hop. You accomplished a great deal during your snow cover.

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  17. Hi, nice to meet you. Your stitching is beautiful, I have enjoyed reading some of your blog. Thanks for sharing. Happy hopping!

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  18. I am an un-sweetened tea & cream of wheat girl myself, though I am a northerner through & through.

    Thanks for sharing your blog. I'm still trying to make the rounds on the Grow Your Blog! Please stop by & visit my embroidery blog if you have time.

    aprilsongstress

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  19. Nice to meet you , my dear! I will be sure to drop by!

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  20. Well, I did this kind of backwards, but I found the Blog Party post...working my way through is taking longer than I expected...I need to quit getting sick! Glad to have found you - newest Follower...Tanya

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  21. Hi Trina, stopping by via the GYBP. Yes, I'm a little slow but I'm easily distracted and hubby doesn't understand me meeting new friends and not fixing his dinner. I've enjoyed your blog and in moments will become your latest follower. Happy Stitching!!!

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    1. Hi, Toni! Nice to meet you! I understand that hungry men are grumpy men!! Lol

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  22. Hi, Dawn!!! I will definitely check out your blog. Glad you dropped by!

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  23. Dear Trina,

    I am sending greetings from South Carolina, where I am still making the rounds of the GYB party. It is slow going because I like to spend a little time at each one checking it out and because my time has been very limited recently.

    Your Doxie is so cute! If you find a moment to pay my blog a visit, you will see in my recent post that I have had my grand dog and 3 of my grands here for the better part of the last few months. He is also very mischievous too. I took some pictures of him and posted on my blog and pinned on Pinterest. He has picked up a lot of interest on Pinterest for the past 2 days. It seems many people have a weakness for Doxies.

    Your cross stitch and embroidery creations are beautiful. That little pinguin pillow is adorable.

    I am signing up to follow your posts. I hope you might find a moment or two to check my eclectic blog space out. Have a beautiful week!

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