Bad News: There was a chip in the wheel. They didn't figure that out until after they had my car back there for almost an hour. I'll have to go back next week and get it fixed then because they have to reorder the wheel.
Good News: I'm also getting a new wheel for the other side. You see, a few months ago Hubby decided to introduce Mr. Wheel to Mr. Curb. Let's just say that they didn't like each other very much and Mr. Wheel paid for it with scrapes and scratches that became permanent scars. So, because I had to come back so many times, all I have to pay for is the wheel on the passenger side and the Collision Center will take care of the labor costs. Woo-Hoo!
Even More Good News: I had an hour of uninterrupted stitching while waiting for the car that didn't get fixed. That hour of stitching is probably the reason I was so nice to the lady when she came out to tell me I would have to wait until next week for my car to be fixed!
I also heard from K-G Knitter today. She received the giveaway package that she won in honor of my first blogoversary. Sounded to me like she is enjoying her spoils. This time I stitched and crafted! I borrowed/copied (with permission) Faye's pin making technique and I sent a set of counting pins along with my goodie package. 
The pattern that I ended up stitching for the giveaway was Count Your Blessings by Shakespeare's Peddler. This was the first time that I have stitched one of Theresa's patterns. I really enjoyed it and I'm glad I have a few more of hers in my stash. This was also my first adventure in finishing a flat fold. For my first time I thought it came out rather nice. I'm sure that there was a small learning curve involved, but Vonna's tutorials are the bomb and I had it done in no time. I know there will be many more flat folds in my future.
Count Your Blessings by Shakespeare's Peddler
Stitched on 40ct Creme Brulee by R&R
Color changes were made on this design
Backing fabric is from Moda and is part of a Blackbird Designs collection
So, with all the craziness of today, I'm going to delay my pictures from the last day of vacation. I promise to post them soon.
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend. And if you are in one of the hot areas of the States like I am, be sure to drink plenty of fluids and seek out lots of a/c. We are looking at triple digits and high humidity here.......I guess we will be suffering through our outside activities this weekend!
Happy Stitching!
