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Welcome to our channel all about cross stitch.  This week we each share a finish!  We talk about our plans for Stitch College Game Day and show our stitching progress.  Plus it’s Week 2 of Happy Hour at the Lake so be sure to check out our recipes.

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Finishes this week:

Home Sweet Home Beach Bungalow and Timeless Tutor by Faithwurks Designs stitched on 28 ct. Lambswool with called for anchor and Weeks Dye Works floss 2 over 2

The Beach is Calling by Erica Michaels stitched on 32 ct. Ancient by Picture this Plus using the called for flosses 1 over 2.

Stitching Progress:

Salem Sisters Apothecary by Primrose Cottage stitched on 32ct. Artiste Fabic Ice (coffee tea dyed by us)using Weeks Dye Works Kohl 2 over 2

God Bless America by Stitching with the Housewives stitched on 32 ct. Charcoal Lugana with called for classic colors 2 over 2.

Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs stitched on 32 ct. Beige using a combination of Gentle Arts Samplers Threads, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colors 2 over 2.

Seaside Tiny Town by Heart in Hand stitched on 32 ct. Natural Raw Linen using called for Classic Colors 1 over 2.

America the Beautiful by Stitching with the Housewives stitched on 28 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using called for Classic Colors with one additional color Mermaids Fin for the lettering 2 over 2.

Lula Sticking by Shepherds Bush stitched on 18 ct. fabric using called for #5 perles 1 over 2.

Happy Hour at the Lake:
Simple Margaritas
12 oz. Can Minute Maid Limeade
12 oz. Tequila ( we like a silver but gold is good too)
2-12oz. Bottles of Corona beer

Stir ingredients together in a picture. Serve over crushed ice.  

Layered Dip:
8oz. Cream cheese
12oz-16oz. Jar of your favorite salsa
Toppings of your choice: sliced olives, chopped bell peppers, green chilies, jalapeños, chopped avacoda, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh tomato, roasted corn

Spread cream cheese on a platter, top with salsa and layer on toppings of your choice.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.