In red

Recueil 100 Minis Coeurs - Le Grenier de Zoé
Stitched on 18ct white Aida

May 15th is Ana Flávia's bday and I cant believe Im thinking THAT ahead.

Wasnt sure on what to make for her and eventually decided on a new dress.My sister was sooo impressed on the blue one I made, I am positive she is gonna enjoy a new one. =)

The cross stitched part is gonna go on the chest part of the dress, but I need to think a bit more about it... Maybe a pocket? Just love that shade of red and the micro polka dots took my heart.

Hope to have it done soon...

Back on track and talking about Rio

Hi, everybody!
I think I was sad for enough time: bragged a bit, whined a lot, cried (I do that when extremely pissed on something) and wanted to smash somebody's face. Almost gave up on something very special and important to me... But eventually, I moved on. There're not much options apart from that, uh? =/ Must believe things are gonna get better one way or another. Faith... In the end, its all about faith.
Anyways... I went to Rio, for a few days: I'm now the newest very proud Godmother of baby Flávia, my niece. =)
Here are the pics I want to share with you girls!

She was sooo pretty on her dress! Godmother's gift! =)

She wasnt very happy when the Father drop all that water over her head... Cried and kicked as much as she could, lol. Must be scary... She finally went to mommy's arms (my sister) and fell asleep.

"Bug off" face... lmao

I also enjoyed my time back at my home town to go to the downtown area o the city. Its plenty of history and beautiful architecture. It couldn't be diff, since Rio was for a long time the capital city of Brazil.(Its Brasília from the 60's on).

Lots of comercial buildings.

Pictures dont make any justice to this cathedral.

When at Rio I could never miss the chance to visit the CCBB (Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil). Its a culture place filled with exhibitions, teather, cinema, etc...

After your 1st step into the place, theres no way your chin doesnt hit the floor: the architecture is amazing!!!! At the right side you have a books shop and over it a cozy, super fancy cafe.

Time for a "ooooh" and a "aaahhh".

CCBB was placed in a 1906's building, that was initially used as a headquarter of the bank from the 20's on.

The back side of the 1st floor.

Looking from above you can have a better idea on how beautiful this place is.

Unfortunately no cams were allowed on the exhibitions areas... Shame... There were plenty! Absolutely awesome works and interesting stuff. Well... this skylight is quite a piece of art too, so, I can't complain. =)

On a stitching note, I started and finished this towels set while at Rio.I was planning on keeping it for myself, but... After mom saying "oh, God... I know you keep almost none of your works for yourself... But... This one is coming along sooooo nice!!!" there was no way I could back home with this set with me, uh? LMAO

What do you girls think? It was really nice to stitch, tho unbelievebly thread and time consuming. I like the final effect too... Plz forgive me all the wrinkles!! I took the pic right after taking the towels out from the dryer! Lol. I finished it hrs before my flight and left the set with my sis to surprise mom after I left. =)

Thank you all, dear friends, for all kind mesages left here. Really touched my heart! Super duper kiss on each one of you!

Friends

Just wanted to thank you all, girls, who left such sweet messages. I love you all! =)

Things are better around here. I already can see a bit of Sun despite all the clouds.Thanks for baring with me, girls! Soon I'll be back on posting.

*Sad*

Yes...

Something really frustrating has happenned.

Im not in the mood for blogging what so ever.

It will take some time till I come back here.

Sorry, but...

D is for Dogs

D is for dogs - Margaret Sherry freebie stitched on White 14ct Aida

Finished this square 2 days ago and was itching to show you girls. This one here is going to be part of another quilt at KKCQ project. We are stitching this complete ABC and I cant wait to see it done. Gonna be stunning!

You can get the freebies here.

Sunday on the road...

This last Sunday I went to Caxias do Sul, a nearby small (maybe not that small) town on the hills, around 1,5 hrs from here. My dear friend Bárbara lives there and we set a meeting so we both could enjoy the Grape Fest that is happenning there. It was awesome and I want to share some pics with you! =)



I do enjoy getting the road, no matter where, but when it looks like this... OMG, totally love it!



Much needed pitstop for a quick breakfast at Morro Reuters. That side of the country is famous by the high mumber of German and Italian families and they make really good food.

The architecture of the buildings is quite German too, and I absolutely love it. Here is a cafe, right at the next of the gas station.It was kinda complex with stores and a small restaurant too.

All town was decorated for the fest. Bordeux was the color everywhere. At Dante's park, right in the middle of the town, they built this house. Kids just love it!Those lil dolls you see on it are representing the rural ppl who provide us with those delicious grapes and wines.Oh, yes! That's me! =P

Its was such a nice morning! 26C.Gotta love it! Such a relief after the past few weeks, when temps went crazy high... This fellow here welcomes everybody who visits the town.

Still at the Dante's park, a wine fountain. Wooow... But it's not really wine. Lol. Just tinted to get everybody in the mood.

Got my girl friend and off to the fest arena. Now, isnt she just a cutie?! =)

Southern men typicaly dress like that and this one was right at the entrance of the arena. He was playing the accordeon, a very typical instrument here too.See all the grape looking balloons? They were everywhere.

The Queen and the Princesses of the fest. Southern women are considerated the prettiest ones in the country.Do you agree?

Shopping time for Bárbara! Lol.Bread they made right at the spot. Yummy!

There was a few exhibitions of ancient things, used at the beginning of the last century, at the country side.

Isnt it just beautiful?! I love it!

Overview of the town... Not that small, uh? It was such a beautiful day...

From the arena we took a drive around the town. Such a pretty place...

A hug under the trees! (gee, Im fat! Huuuuge cheecks! lol)

Headed the Monkey's Park after that. Its named like that cuz in the past it used to have plenty of them on the trees. I didnt see any, so I think they moved from noisy human presence. =/

Very nice area to walk, cycle, skate, or just hang out with pets and kids.

Day was ending and it was time to come back home. Just sneaked a final pic of the hills after stopping by a tent on the side of the road to buy a few super yummy kilos of grapes. It was such a lovely Sunday! Thanks, Barbarela!!!!

Ribb-it

Barbara Ana's design (section) "Wanted" on White Aida 14 ct

This is the first square I have made for Mary's project: Krafter Korner Charity Quilts .
This quilt will be going to a young boy with cancer. The theme he picked up was frogs 'cuz him and his family believe F.R.O.G. stands for Fully Rely On God. Quite nice, uh? =)
I totally messed with the design: changed colors, removed sections of it... But it was fun to stitch.