Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Works In Progress Update

So, ok I started 2 new projects. Shame on me! I need more WIPs in my pile, right? One is Mirabilia's "Lady of the Flag" and the other is Twisted Thread's "I Simply Love You". I am working on a current WIP by Country Cottage Needleworks called "Dragonfly".

Here is 'Dragonfly' as it was when I started it in November last year. And here it is now after spending the week on it. It's coming along nicely now.
Here is the start on 'I Simply Love You'. It's being stitched one over one on 32ct light sand linen using GAST. It's tedious to say the least. I needed a break for my poor eyes and that's why I picked up 'Dragonfly'.'Lady of the Flag' is tough! A LOT of color changes and I had to start marking where I was stitching on my pattern! Ack! I can't believe I started such a BAP (Big A$$ Project)! I think I need to grid my fabric until I get some substantial stitching on it. I've never done that before. First time for everything, right?Here's a closer look at my so-called progress. Blah! If any of you have advice on how to stitch this BAP more effectively, PLEASE, by all means share your tips. This is my first huge project so, I'm calling on my stitching friends for their vast knowledge. ;-)That's all for now! I'm off to actually do some housework instead of spending hours on the computer. ;-) Happy Easter to all my friends!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Blog Update

If you've visited recently you'll notice that I'm trying out various blogger templates. I haven't decided quite yet what I'm looking for really. So just bear with me as I try to update my boring blog to something a little more fun. THANKS!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Stash Shopping

Since I've been so good about not buying too many charts lately, I decided to reward myself with some purchases.

Here's my list:
PS #160 February,
PS #161 June,
PS #162 Tortoise and the Hare (on order since my LNS sold out),
PS #163 Signs of Spring,
LHN Needle and Thread thread pack and pillow,
LHN Sampler Months: Jan and Feb,
CHS Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow,
Lakeside Linens 36"x27" 36ct Light Examplar,
and 22"x27" 36ct Vintage Examplar.

I'm set for a while I think. Until the next nifty new chart comes out that I HAVE to have. LOL!