" I think someone broke into the house," I said to Mr. Pinker with a frazzled look on my face.
"Hmm I don't think so . Why do you say that ?" he asked.
"Well it's just not here! It's not here!" I replied frantically as I rummaged through the shelf.
" Calm down, dear. Now tell me. What is missing ? " he asked puzzled.
"Three of my Santa cross stitches! There is Candy Cane Sprinkles , A Cup of Christmas Cheer- Santa Mug and Candy Canes, Holly and Evergreens !"
" I always store them in the same place , and they are just not here, " I cried as a lump in my throat tightened and I choked back the tears.😢🥲
Mr. Pinker rolled his eyes. "Hmm I think I have heard this story before. Didn't you lose a cross stitch a couple of years ago, and you swore up and down a bandit had stolen it while all along it was sitting in plain sight? "
Immediately my mind raced back to the Case of the Mysterious Disappearance of Prim Winter Blessings in January 2022. Do you remember that caper?
"Hmmm I have no recollection of that ." I slyly fibbed. In my defense, I needed immediate help to have this newest case of "cross stitch abduction" solved. So what's a girl to do. 🤷
"Are you going to help me find them?" I asked as I bit my lower lip nervously.
"Of course, I am, dear. I am sure they are right where you left them. " ( Oh boy, I have heard that one before. 🙄🤣 Isn't that a Mom Quote?)
Mr. Pinker and I looked high and we looked low. But no Santas were to be found.
With tears in my eyes, I finally said, "I just don't think I can go on without them. How can I decorate my buffet while they are being held hostage by some loathsome, wily Santa loving bandit?"
Mr. Pinker just shook his head." I am sure you can put something in their place until you find them , he reasoned.
So with my shoulders dragging and my head slumped, I went to the "she shed" and pulled out some Santa cookie jars. I soon began to put them on the buffet and added in some other stitched pieces to fill the spaces while all along my heart was aching for the kidnapped "Santas". After working for a few moments, I paused and looked over my work. Hmmm, maybe a new themed buffet was developing- Santas and Gingerbread. We shall see I thought.
I will continue working on the Case of the Missing Santas" this week. If you hear of any word on the streets on any of the 3 missing Santas , let me know ASAP! Meanwhile , I may see about renting a billboard in town to get the word out. Hee! Hee! Sniffle ! Sniffle! I hope this case will not be a similar to the Case of the Lizzie Kate Summer Smalls . I stitched one of the Summer Smalls over 7 years ago ,and it too mysteriously disappeared and is still missing to this very day. A real mystery indeed.
Alrighty , Sweeties, I am off to put my sleuth hat on and do more detective work. Watch out for those Santa cross stitch bandits. Or as Mr. Pinker advises " Just remember where you put your stuff! " Hee ! Hee! Sniffle ! Sniffle!
Have a fantastic day. Love ya'!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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Hi, 2 cups of coffee and a little time to read the last posts. Gave me some laughs. Oh I know how you feel not finding the things. Remind me that I must have a ghost in my house who hide things. Hahaha.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Gabi
I'm sorry you can't find the cuties but I will boldly admit that I took them. Yep, they are living with me and they say "Hi". ROFLOL
ReplyDeleteSo, you either misplaced them or I have them. HMMM inquiring minds want to know. LOL
I am very crazy about the Gingerbread cuties. They belong with the cute Santas. LOL
Have a wonderful Monday - big silly hugs, DarleneJ
I'm going through the " it was just right there!" stage🤣 always enjoy your post ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat!!?? How is that possible?! I don't think they are stolen, I think they are hiding from being on the buffet! Maybe they want to be somewhere else? LOL I had that problem last year, looking high and low for a box with knitted Santas. I did find them, they were not where they were supposed to be! :-)
ReplyDeleteI know the Santas aren't at my home. Whenever I misplace something, it stays lost until after I don't need it. I'm pretty sure they'll turn up around Valentines day. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you hid them so well that's why you can't find them.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they'll turn up sooner rather than later.
Let us know how it goes...
Hugs
Oh No! A Santa thief! Good grief - is someone jealous of your gorgeous collection? Could it be the gingerbread men and women have banded together to make this their Christmas? Time will tell - film at 11. ;-) I sure hope you find your missing Santas - sounds like something I'd do - like buying a pattern several times because I can't find it. Keep us posted - and don't rule out Mr. Pinker - he may have something us his sleeve :-D Blessings!
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