Tuesday, February 21, 2012

A Fat Tuesday ORT Report

It's a New Moon! Here is my ORT report for February. I really liked the way the photograph turned out last month so I did the same again today. I could have added some Mardi gras beads but I didn't think of it until now! Lots of ORTs in the jar again:


It was International Hermit and Stitch Weekend this past weekend. A crazy busy one for me so I ended up with only a few hours left to hermit. I am calling it good ~ I was able to stitch a little bit at the very least! A peek at what I worked on:



Yup, that is my Prairie Schooler 12 Days of Christmas, 8 Maids. Nope, not even close to being done. I'm in no hurry with these as usually happens when I stitch for myself. If I'm stitching for someone else I can knock things out but if it's for me *sigh* I take my sweet time.

If you'd like to join the TUSAL to show Totally Useless pictures of your Old Ratty Threads, click here.

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot! Be sure to comment on this post and leave a link to your TUSAL post to get extra credit entries in my end of the year Totally Useless giveaways. Thanks for reminding me, Mary Ann!

If you'd like to shut yourself up with your stitching one weekend a month you can join the IHSW, click here.

Oh yeah...my laptop is fine now. Apparently, it did not like the fact the battery failed and so kept trying to contact the battery in hopeless devotion. Lesson learned? Know when it is over and move on! I took off the battery and we are back to normal...except I am now chained the desk until I get a new battery.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox

121 comments:

  1. Happy TUSAL and IHSW! Sounds like we all had a bit of a slow weekend, but every stitch is a good stitch!

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  2. I almost forgot about TUSAL. This month has gone by so fast. I can't remember if we are supposed to leave a link so here's mine anyway:)

    http://mytategallery.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  3. Wow! You had a lot of ORTs. 8 Maids is looking good too!

    ~McKenna

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  4. Fascinating how you chose that particular part of the motif to do first. I guess you'll probably say you always start at the upper left corner, but hmmm... just the same...

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  5. Your jar is looking very full already!

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  6. I'm the same way! If the piece is for someone else, I work quickly. If its for me, I take my time.

    Here is the link to my TUSAL update:

    http://craftyimaginingsbyjen.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-ihsw-and-tusal-update.html

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  7. TUSAL check-in!

    http://darkandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/02/ihsw-fail-tusal-and-baby-rant.html

    Glad you figured out what was wrong with your laptop. Mine failed a long time ago - so I just keep it plugged in, no biggie.

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  8. That is one impressive ORT jar! Here's the link to my post :)

    http://flossybobbin.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-february-update.html

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  9. Thanks for the reminder!

    http://bap-attack.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  10. Happy Ort Day! I like the way you take the picture. Looks cool.

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  11. I got slightly frightened that I got the dates wrong with no jars appearing on the blogs I follow ... but that's most likely due to being stuck on a rainy island that is on a different timezone. Lovely jar ... and an amazing picture.

    Mine:

    http://stitchingincrossesandmore.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-update.html

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  12. Blogger won't let me post today! I can make a blank post but can't add any words or pictures. I just get the little whirly thing in the middle. Darn! Will try logging off and rebooting.

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  13. Here's my TUSAL for this month. loving seeing progress on everyones projects

    http://shazzump.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  14. hi sharon,

    I posted my leftover lines this month

    http://anacristinap.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-212.html

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  15. Here's mine for this month

    http://purplepds.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-time.html

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  16. Love the cow behind! Completely forgot TUSAL day until now but here it is: http://wolfthrythsneedle.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-2.html

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  17. You can find my TUSAL update at http://becominggrammy.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-totally-useless-stitch-long.html
    Thanks!

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  18. I really like your TUSAL pic! Like it's floating in mid air.

    My (much less impressive) pic:
    http://therapy-by-thread.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  19. Your 12 Days will be done in time for the holidays, I just know it! :)

    My TUSAL post: http://fabulousfrogger.blogspot.com/2012/02/late-ihsw-and-early-february-tusal.html

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  20. Looking good! I too have posted my TUSAL. Take a look: http://oneslowstitcher.blogspot.com
    Have a great rest of the week!

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  21. I'm not sure how to link but I will try.
    http://kathyssitandstitch.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-time-pretty-stitches-and-stash.html

    Wish me luck!

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  22. Oops!! Here is the link:

    http://bengalcatlover10.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-update-2.html

    Linda

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  23. Here's my TUSAL post! :)

    http://stitchingfrog.blogspot.com/

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  24. My TUSAL is up:
    http://meari.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-2212012.html

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  25. I posted my TUSAL pic with the help of my dog this time! Happy Stitching!

    http://debbiescrossstitch.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-2-and-new-start.html

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  26. My orts are up, mostly browns this time so not the most interesting bunch but next month should be more colorful.

    http://justanotherflamingo.blogspot.com/2012/02/when-tusal-and-ihsw-collide.html

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  27. my tusal is up!
    http://ourgoldfishbowl.blogspot.com

    Your ort jar is looking great! Lots of wonderful orts in there and I love your progress on the 12 days ornaments! both you and Barbi are stitching these and are making me want to start on mine!

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  28. Wow, I am impressed by your full jar this month. My jar is not as full but it was fun saving all my bits of thread. I am at work right now but I placed a picture of my TUSAL on my blog which is at:
    http://linvon.wordpress.com. I will place a link tomorrow on here tomorrow.

    LindaM

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  29. Mine for January (late!) and February (huzzah! on time!!).
    http://sisquoc39167.blogspot.com

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  30. Here's my TUSAL link!

    http://cosystitchingcorner.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-february-and-two-cjc-finishes.html

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  31. My TUSAL is here : )

    http://farmhouseponderings.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-ihsw.html

    Blessings, Shirlee

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  32. My report is here! (Most boring fuzzy blob picture ever.)

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  33. Happy Fat Tuesday! TUSAL updates galore!! Here's mine...http://ottersocean.blogspot.com/

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  34. Checking in! It's been a great month for me. Hopefully my progress photos finish uploading from my phone for a second post tomorrow. :)

    http://measi.net/measiblog/2012/02/22/february-tusal-check-in/

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  35. I almost forgot about leaving a link to my TUSAL! My post is up at
    http://kearnelskorner.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

    Love the looks of your little cow!

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  36. Here is my ort post. If you ever have a bad photo comp this would have to be in the top 3;-)
    http://www.charbellastitching.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/feburary-tusal.html

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  37. Hi Sharon, Greetings from Barcelona (Spain), I am a new follower you. I like cross stitch and cats. My blog is: puntdecreu-loula.blogspot.com, I am newbie in blogging, and I have a few works on display, but if you want some of my work I will send it.
    A hug.

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  38. Love the ort jar picture, Sharon and your PS ornie is looking good, too. My TUSAL post is up and you can see it here...

    http://stitches12.blogspot.com/

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  39. What a lot of ORTs - how I would love to be able to shut myself away for a weekend with my stitching :c)

    Here's my TUSAL post - http://paddingtondoo.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal.html

    Hugs
    Debbie xx

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  40. OOh your jar is full :-) heres a link to mine :http://mycraftydesk.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html xx

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  41. Great picture of your Ort.
    Heres the link to mine.
    http://lesleyanneslifeinstitches.blogspot.com/2012/02/ihsw-tusal.html

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  42. How quick the months pass, it's good to see every ones ORT's mine is here
    http://poppypatchwork.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-feb-2012.html

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  43. Wow you have been busy ,your jar is almost full.
    My one is getting there.

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  44. Lots of orts this month! The 12 days ornament is looking good

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  45. hello dear, beautiful stitching..it is looking so lovely..
    lovely orts..
    here is the link to my tusal jar post..
    http://cuckistitchingcove.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-moontusal-jarand-my-maloo-darling-0.html#comment-form
    thank you xxx

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  46. Happy Mardi Gras!!

    Just so you know, my TUSAL post is here...http://shondratasha.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/february-tusal/

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  47. I'm late a little bit but here is my report for February :)
    http://xszemkozt.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-moon-was-yesterday.html

    Thank you!
    Nina

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  48. Your Ort jar is progressing.... and your stitching is moo-ving along

    (sorry...couldn't resist the pun)

    I've popped my feb TUSAL on my blog. Hope to get a few more posts in before the end of the month too...
    Hugs!

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  49. Hi,
    you really have many orts this month!

    And the 12 days of christmas come along nicely.

    Happy stitching
    Rike

    BTW: Here's my ortjar:
    http://blog.handarbeitskorb.de/2012/02/22/tusal-2/

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  50. Your jar is very full! I did manage a small finish for the IHSW, but I also had company come round, so not much really done on Saturday. My jar is a box at the moment and it's slowly growing.
    Here's my TUSAL link:-
    http://maryjoanstitching.blogspot.com/p/tusal-2012.html

    Mary Joan

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  51. It appears we are all stitching some this year. My picture of my jar is at my blog http://joycesloveoflife.blogspot.com

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  52. A lot of orts you got there. Mine can be seen here ^.^

    http://veronicaoyh.blogspot.com/2012/02/meet-stella.html

    Hugs,
    Veronica

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  53. Here's my TUSAL progress. http://bookscraftsprettythings.blogspot.com.au/p/totally-uselesstitch-long-2012.html

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  54. Hello there!
    Here's the link to my TUSAL post:

    http://ricketyjo.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-for-feb.html

    Everyone's jars look fab... I'm having a hard time keeping up with all the posts when it gets to TUSAL time!

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  55. Happy TUSAL! Your orts are looking particularly appealing this month. Your Twelve Days of Christmas stitching is looking very spiffy! I've posted my TUSAL. It is at..... http://craftthefinalfrontier.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  56. Between TUSAL and IHSW there are a lot of posts to read. A very pretty ORT collection. I am enjoying watching your progress on the 12 Days

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  57. My TUSAL is posted here:

    www.aginetblogja.blogspot.com

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  58. I am loving the TUSAL! It makes me blog at least once a month! Here is my link:

    http://stitchesnscrapsofjoyes.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-and-february-update.html

    Thanks, Melissa J.

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  59. Glad to see that you're still stitching this series :o)

    I hear you! My battery finally bit the dust :o(

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  60. I wish my ORT report was better but it is what it is this month. LOL!

    http://theinspiredstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-tusal-time-again.html

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  61. I wish my ORT report was better this month but it is what it is. LOL! Here 'tis:

    http://theinspiredstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-tusal-time-again.html

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  62. My TUSAL is posted:
    http://cerato.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/tusal-febrero-2/
    Hugs

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  63. http://dragonsluver.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-feb.html

    Here is my Feb Check In. Thanks for doing this.

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  64. TUSAL is posted! posted on Feb 22.

    JHM
    http://needleworkers samplings.blogspot.com/

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  65. Here's my first TUSAL update : http://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/2417/progress-stitching-the-raven-and-tusal-update/

    Mine is looking a little empty because I had just cleaned out the ort jar right before I joined in.

    Have a great stitchy week everyone!

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  66. I can blast right through my Round Robin pieces because I have a deadline. But then I have no time to stitch my own stuff. poo

    Here's my tardy TUSAL.

    http://mystitchyramblings.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  67. Mine for this month is here:

    http://karrinscrazyworld.blogspot.com

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  68. My TUSAL is posted here

    http://countrystitcher.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-updates-give-away.html

    Happy Stitching
    Denise

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  69. The link to my TUSAL update is at:

    http://linvon.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/tusal/

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  70. Happy Tusal!!!
    Here's my link ;))

    http://cucharillasymas.blogspot.com/2012/02/avances-de.html

    Hugs

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  71. Hi! Your Ort jar is filling up. Much more then mine but I have been busy, busy, busy. With work. Anyway, if you want to check it out I am at http://alilbitofstitching.blogspot.com
    Love your stitching. Beautiful as always. Even though you may not get to it for a bit, I am looking forward to seeing more progress on your Finery of Nature. It looks great.

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  72. I am a day late posting mine. I need to mark the dates on my calendar. You can find my site here:

    http://chachasbooklist.blogspot.com

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  73. I just almost forgot about TUSAL this month!! Your stitching looks great!! Here is the link to my TUSAL post...
    http://aroundthehomestead.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-2.html

    Thanks,
    Shannon

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  74. Stop, slow down - you're putting my TUSAL glass to shame! ;)

    http://astridxstitching.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal-hermitting.html

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  75. I'm only one day behind in posting my ORT jar. Check it out at

    http://3dsbitofcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  76. You know, without the maid a' milking, the stitched image of the back half of a cow is kind of funny!

    Here's my post for this month's TUSAL update:

    http://threadsofmemory.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-ort-report-for-february-and-bap.html

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  77. Oops! I posted mine yesterday, but forgot to comment here!

    http://ericasplaces.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-time-canvaswork-crazies.html

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  78. Mine went up yesterday

    Glad you got some time to hermit :)

    bbrown426.blogspot.com

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  79. Happy TULSA!!

    http://ladynero815.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tulsa.html

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  80. Just posted my February TUSAL.

    http://stitchaddict-elena.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-february.html

    Happy Stitching

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  81. My TUSAL is up - the jar/vase is kind of full!
    It's the final photo in the post.

    http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/2012/02/special-day-thank-you-annie.html

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  82. It is posted on--
    di-workbaskettimecard.blogspot.com
    or you can get there from the quiltingisblissful site--
    My jar is filling up fast!!!!
    Hugs, Di

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  83. Here's my Ort Report -http://chewedaway.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/tusal-sergei-and-new-start.html

    A little late, but I've been working mad hours.

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  84. Here is my TUSAL for Feb. http://itsdaffycat.blogspot.com/2011/11/totally-useless-stitch-long.html

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  85. You've made some great progress! Here's mine :) http://somethingforcole.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-february-2012.html

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  86. You have been busy. My jar is here http://colourfulcrossstitches.blogspot.com/p/tusal.html

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  87. Here is my TUSAL for February http://loviedewstitchery.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal.html

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  88. I was a day late I was out of town but here it is....http://mivancicts.blogspot.com

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  89. 8maids is looking lovely. Nice ORT's this month.

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  90. So, I was a day late in posting my picture, and two days late posting here....

    Maybe by the end of the year I'll be on schedule!

    http://mbphd.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-feb.html

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  91. Here's my TUSAL:

    http://ashnimehal.blogspot.com/2012/02/lots-and-none-at-all.html

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  92. Here is the link to my Tusal post for February! Pinky and Dude say 'Hi!'.

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  93. I'm a few days late, but I made my post.(life has been a bit crazy lately)
    http://sewamy.blogspot.com/2012/02/ort-february.html

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  94. Looks like you have had some nice stitching time! Mine has been (sadly) lacking lately. Why must there be so many other things to get done on any given day?

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  95. Love your post update!
    http://threadgarden.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/bird-making.html

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  96. Finally Blogger let me post!

    http://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  97. I'm so sorry I'm late, but I did do an update today for the TSUL and put a link back to your page. I hope I'm not too late. http://tickledpinkinstitches.blogspot.com

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  98. http://ziggyeor.blogspot.com/2012/02/eek-dont-let-me-slip-back-into-old.html

    Here's my post! I know what you mean about things you stitch for yourself. Anything that has been finished or framed has been for someone else.

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  99. Lovely Tusal jar! You should have put the Mardi Gras beads in!! Lovely stitching too!!

    http://dollsmusings.blogspot.com/2012/02/ihsw-results.html

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  100. Glad you've got your laptop sorted. Happy Tusal day, my DS1 asked why I didn't get a smaller vase so it looks fuller when he saw the photo LOL!

    http://www.boosmummy.com

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  101. That is a lot of threads.
    I've got not so many this month.

    jioya.blogspot.com/TUSALFrb.

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  102. I'm going to have to seriously think about your invitation to the hermit stitchy thing... I really ought to join up, but I'm not sure I have the time!
    Anyway, here's my TUSAL post for February:
    http://craftgirl78.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/tusal/

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  103. Maids are looking good, lol!
    And here is my check in - http://topchochan.blogspot.com/2012/02/so-late-with-ihsw-and-tusal.html

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  104. Here's my too empty container: http://welshhelen.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-tusal.html

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  105. Love the pic of your ort jar!

    http://ccsstitchingdiary.blogspot.com/2012/02/ishw-results-and-tusal.html

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  106. Here is my Feb Tusal
    http://theflyingneedle.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/tusal-feb.html

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  107. Mad week, everybody is ill and with fever... But my report is also here:
    http://smilylana.blogspot.com/2012/02/totally-useless-sal-2.html

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  108. Finally here I am.
    You'll find my TUSAL post here:
    http://iwantredhair.blogspot.com/2012/02/finally-ihsw-and-tusal.html

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  109. Lots of Orts!!

    My TUSAL post is here

    http://mollycaff.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/tusal-competition-for-fun/

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  110. Guess who forgot it was a new moon lol. Mind you hubby has hidden the camera (again)

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  111. great cow bottom :D here is my TUSAL finally :D
    http://mangogirl-naughtscrossstitches.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/tusal-and-i-won-d.html

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  112. I just posted my TUSAL for Feb. Sorry it is a few days late.

    Your jar looks great and your PS 8 Maids is coming along wonderfully!

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  113. Afraid posted a bit late as I was travelling! Only now remembered that I forgot to post here ! :(

    http://sunshineincyberspace.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-update-im-late.html

    Your jar is looking great - you've been busy!

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  114. My slightly late TUSAL check-in went up yesterday.
    http://mindi-joiedevivre.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-gave-up.html

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  115. Happy belated TUSAL, I keep missing the new moon, will have to set up a reminder.

    here's a link to my post
    http://petraktq.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-missed-new-moon-tusal-again.html

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  116. Several days late but here is my post

    http://lorettasstitchingblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/finally-out-of-funk.html

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  117. Woo, I'm late!
    www.emmasenchantedworld.wordpress.com

    Sorry! Emma.

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  118. I think I might have left my message on the wrong post last month

    Here's my TUSAL for February.

    Happy Stitching!
    Sue
    x

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  119. Here is my Feb TUSAL link
    http://countrystitcher.blogspot.com/2012/02/tusal-updates-give-away.html
    Denise

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  120. Here's my February TUSAL report: http://www.stampwithjen.com/stamp_with_jen/2012/02/lions-and-tiger-and-tusal-oh-my.html

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