Well not really, no, not me… what are you crazy? How can I stitch at the beach, with suntan lotion, sand in my toes and fingers, sun in my face and way too many people? The weather report for this weekend is warm and sunny, just picture perfect weather in America’s finest city, so I am sure that the beaches will be packed. How can you not think of the beach when you look at these flip flops? even if the palm trees are covered with Christmas lights and presents under the tree?

This canvas is from Associated Talents and after the finisher worked their magic, I now have a pair of flip flops. There is a bead packet that comes with the canvas to make the straps. I couldn’t find the beads for months, so I finally gave up and sent them off, figuring that I could add it later. Of course now that they are finished, what do I find the other day?

Looking for my best red, white and blue… One of my favorite books by Brenda Hart!

How can you not stitch with a magnet on your canvas?

Missy, this one is for you! Berries with Tequila Cream compliments of Southern Living

or how about patriotic strawberries?

Fireworks on the 4th over looking the bay. Now this is not just a single display of pyrotechnical oohs and aahs, it is more than one that go off simultaneously at 9PM up and down the coast. The best spot to view see all of this is a top row seat at the baseball game, you know the nosebleed section.

The kids and I would like to wish you a safe and happy 4th of July! We have decided to take the weekend off, so much to do and so many places to go. and until next time… keep on stitching