Episode 312 Progress, An FO and 2 New Starts SD 480p 

Dena - I'm so glad Tommy's hike ended up working out. I think your Haunted Mansion turned out fabulous! Cocoa's summer do looks very beautiful on her; i'm sure she's enjoying it with as hot as it's been. Happy stitching! - TaMara

Hi Dena love your new starts for your retreat and glad your hubby is home. I have been working on my Christmas in July projects and at the end of July I will send you pictures of my progress. Love seeing Cocoa and I know you and she are happy to have your hubby back home. Look forward to seeing more of your video's. Enjoy your retreat and have fun. Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless Pat

So lovely visiting with you while I do my morning stitching! ♥ Precious pup!! Gorgeous stitching!! Glad things worked out in the end for Tommy's hike! Now off for my morning walk on this gorgeous Nova Scotia morning. Take care Marion

Oh look at that gorgeous puppy. We had a cocker spaniel many years ago and here in Zambia we have no professional groomers so poor Paddy usually looked like I had trimmed him with my teeth! But he never complained. Beautiful stitching and congratulations on Haunted Mansion. I have done a few Mill Hill kits but always on the perforated paper supplied - there’s way more stitching than you think! I am ready for Christmas in July stitching so tomorrow it’s all things red, green and gold! Thanks for sharing and happy stitching. x

Oh my goodness Dena, I felt so bad for Tommy when you were telling about his hiking partner, knowing the man was not doing well and wondering if something would happen on the trail. Thank the Lord the man finally had the sense to call it quits. Glad Tommy was able to catch up on his journey. Good planning for your retreats! Take care!❤

Kudos to your hubby for his hiking, etc.! I have MS so the heat and MS DO NOT go together, so long walking and hiking in the heat is a no go for me. 🙂

Thank you for sharing your plans and stitching. Cocoa looks so pretty. Dena I think Cocoa was telling you thank you for taking good care of her, and bringing her daddy back home. ❤Enjoy your retreats. Safe travels and happy stitching.

Congratulations on Haunted mansion it’s more than fine a great achievement. Your hair cut is chic. Cocoa is so adorable. Love the swan the set is a must stitch. The drum is going to be fabulous I love the base fabric so suitable for the drum. Cannot wait to see the finished drums. Happy stitching

Lovely to see so much progress Dena, I love the way you are so organised with all your challenges. Its great to hear Tommu enjoyed his hiking and is home to his girls safe. Happy travels over the next few weeks xx

Hi Dena and Cocoa! As usual your stitching is great! I am still working on totem. Oh glad Tommy is fine and did his hike. Our friend did the AC trail a few yrs ago. He was almost finished and got lyme and ended up in hospital, then back to Canada a few yrs later he went and finished it. That’s what our friend did they brought their truck and truck camper and did that too.

Your haunted mansion looks fabulous. It should be one of those fabulous houses in the series! Remember it’s a haunted house it’s supposed to look a little crooked and I think it’s perfect!

I am so excited to meet you and Donna in Tulsa !!!! Way to persevere through Haunted Mansion !!! I love it. It turned out gorgeous 😍.

My husband and I love the nativity you are doing an awesome job. Hope you have a great 4th. Love and stitches Marilyn.

We have a 2 yr. old mini golden doodle that looks just like Coco, but ours is a red color. And her "summer do" looks just the same as our Wynnie"s!!!!! They seem to have the same kind of disposition too. Glad Tommy is back home safe and sound, and I know Coco and you are too. Love to hear about your stitching and your retreats, wish I could go with you!!

Hi Dena. So nice to visit with you and Cocoa. Her new hair cut looks wonderful. I am glad you were able to find a new groomer. Your Haunted Mansion finish is beautiful. I have a couple Mill Hill Buttons and Beads in stash but have never gotten my courage up enough to stitch them. I am very happy Tommy had a good hike and is home safely. I do feel bad for his hiking buddy though. I wish you safe travels and lots of fun on your upcoming retreats. Take care.

Ohhh the haunted Mansion is absolutely gorgeous!! You are your own worst critic! It's so beautiful! I know it's disappointing because you had something in your mind of how you thought it should look but let me tell you, it looks absolutely beautiful! I would have thrown it in the garbage halfway through if I didn't like it so hats off to you for finishing it!

I enjoy your flosstubes and the little personable thoughts that seem to come so easily for you. One of these times,I’d love some tidbits about what you use and like in the way of stands and frames and what you like about them.

Great finish on haunted mansion!! Glad your hubby got to finish his trek on the AT. Safe travels to your retreats and have fun!!!

I'm proud of you to muscle through your Haunted House!🧡🌼🧡

Thank you for showing haunted mansion. I think it looks beautiful! Great job ❤

I just love your Flosstube. I look forward to seeing u and coco. You do beautiful work! good for you that you don’t announce when your husband’s not there. Be safe always and you’re haunted mansion. Looks fantastic!

Thank you sharing your stitching. Coco is so cute. Happy July. You are going to be. A busy girl. 😊🪡

Woo-hoo on your Haunted Mansion ❤❤ It turned out great! I really admire how you stuck with it until the finish. Looking forward to seeing your July stitches and your new 25 daily stitch progress 😊 I started my first HEAD in March, Beach Combers by Amy Stewart. Currently at 5%. Decided to push all my WIPS aside for monogamous stitching in July. Happy Stitching.

You've inspired me to pull out Bells On Christmas Day for 25/7 in July. Not Halloween after all! I've been busy with primitive hooked rugs. Glad Tommy kept up on his hike, he's awesome.

You are definitely ready for stitching Christmas in July and the retreats you're going to. I'm a little behind on my planning for July but will be getting it together by the weekend. Coco looks beautiful. I'm so happy that Mr. Tommy was able to complete his hike. Maybe he can continue with another friend.

Hi Dena , great stitching love to see all your progress. I'm chipping away on mine. I also have Shakespeare fairies and love to start soon. Take care ❤

So glad he got to go and you were able to hold down the fort. Coco looks great. I think your haunted Mansion looks awesome. I hope you will be able to put it up so you can enjoy looking at it. I like Prim rose patterns too. Just discovered them in the last year. They have a live every Thurs morning. I am working so I watch it when I get home. Enjoy your retreats!

Wow that was a scary situation for Tommy's friend and for Tommy. Glad he met up with some good people. Cocoa is so cute with her new cut.Haunted Mansion turned out awesome. You are too hard on yourself sometimes. Maybe its the way the beads were made. Hope you have fun at the retreats but I am sure you will. Happy stitching

Haunted Mansion looks beautiful. Love seeing all the projects you are working on. Starting my 1st Christmas in July project today which is my July ornament.

Hi Dena...Cocoa looks so sweet with her new hair do...the MH Haunted Mansion looks great...the wonkie beads adds to the haunted look...great job...wishing you and Tommy a beautiful July 4th...hope Cocoa's ears are not in danger...safe travels...your itinerary sounds great❤❤

Fun video Dena, Glad your husband made it home.,Sad the his friend had to leave. Kind of a bummer for your husband good he persevered. We had primrose Cottage at Stitch West spring retreat here in Ogden Utah my “hometown area” ( sort of) They are Just a Great bunch of women. Kind and caring.I love a lot of there patterns. I started their Patriotic bigger pattern at the retreat. Take care and Enjoy 🌸💚🌸

Lookin good girl! Need I say I love your work!

All I can say is your amazing!!

Your Nativity piece is looking fantastic! Well done Tommy on his trail run! My sister just did one today and she is 83! Lol...not for me!!! Coco is so cute!

I loved seeing Haunted Mansion. I think you did a super job with all of the "edits". Question, will you continue to do the Mill Hill Bead kits on fabric or will you just use the included perferated paper? I have to tell you that the segments that you show Cocoa and talk about Cocoa are very special to me. We lost our beloved Golden in December and we still are not fully recovered. In our 46 years of marriage it was our 4th pet that we had to say goodbye too. I don't think we'll ever have another. I just don't think I have it in me to say goodbye again. I know you understand that our pets are family members saying goodbye is so difficult. Thanks again for sharing and please know that it touches many people as you do too.

Hi Dena. Assumed your husband had gone hiking because you had to take Coco on all the walks. Know how you feel not announcing it. I am single and live alone. Very careful not say anything on social media when I am gone because it tells others the house is vacant. Look forward to jolly July stitching with you! Happy stitching!

You're too critical of yourself. Haunted Mansion turned out great!! If you hadn't told us about the trouble you were having, no one would've ever known, LOL!!!! 🙂