LHN Progress: two projects

First up is Morning Berries. I really adore this piece, it's so calming to work on. I think it's the fabric, 28 Natural Pearl. It's really dense and holds the stitches quite nicely. This is coming along, slower than I had imagined but it's nearly done. Tonight or tomorrow should see it completed. I'm not really happy with all the silk choices that I made, the rabbits don't show up real well, and the urn with the vine isn't quite the correct color, but it has a soft look that I do like. But, the reason it isn't quite done yet? I started another project.

Quilting, by LHN. It came in the mail on Monday and I just had to start it. First, I was only going to do the top row of the border, then the sides. I just couldn't put it down and ended up doing all of the one color, Joshua Tree, that was in the border. So, I'm thinking an hour for Quilting and the rest of the time trying to get Morning Berries finished up would work. After that, I can finish up this small piece and on to another project. Maybe their new projects will be out by then, the Neighborhood piece is really cute. Have you seen it?

It is odd, working with the cottons first and then the silks. I'm using two strands on both pieces, but the way they lay, and feel, and the look of the pieces are so different.

Happy stitching all of you, thanks for stopping by. I have to make this post a short one because we have storms going by, and have already lost power three times. Looks like I might be stitching by candlelight tonight. Already have several candles lit, just in case.

Scissor and Fob Exchange

Last week I received my package for the scissor and fob exchange that our Yahoo group did. My partner was my friend Beth, and she stitched me the prettiest fob by Blackbird Designs. Isn't this the cutest thing? And she sent along with the fob, a pair of scissors that I didn't have yet, the newest Kelmscott ones called Love Scissors. I love them. Thanks Beth, you did a perfect job and I love this set.

Halloween Exchange

Now that my partner has received her package for the Halloween Exchange, I can share what I stitched for her, and what I got from my partner. I stitched "Hatz Boo-tique" by Brightneedle and I did it over one. Isn't she cute? Look at her tiny high heels, and the attitude in the set of her head. I'm making another one for myself, but NOT over one. I'll use mine as a scissor fob.

And wasn' t my package wonderful? From Laura, she stitched me a really cute cube--I've never made one of these, doesn't it look great? She also sent me a project envelope, a pair of spooky socks, a flicker candle (runs on a battery) three skeins of Crescent colors, and a really cute package of Kleenex (which my youngest granddaughter nabbed for herself.) Sorry, the flicker candle is not in the picture, its on my mantle flickering in a spooky candle holder.

I emailed Laura to ask her who the designer was for my lovely cube, as I'd had someone ask. Its Prairie Schooler, and the design name is Pumpkin Patch.

Not much else to report right now, no finishes to show. I'm in the early stages of stitching Indigo Rose's Remember Me. Also trying to decide what to take on vacation. Hubby and I have never been on a vacation in the 17 years we've been married. We are going to Branson, MO, with my parents, to see a few shows, and relax--well, relax as much as possible, going with my Mom to the outlet stores. I might even try to find the stitching store there, Aux Arcs? I have heard from friends that the prices there are a bit high.

Until next time, thanks for reading and many thanks for all of your lovely and insightful comments.

Alyssum Pocket

Finally, a new finish. This one was an easy stitch, Alyssum Pocket by Cat's Whisker, but a very difficult finish for me. I loved the color of the Dinky Dye used, and the silk was really lovely to use. I also liked the shape and everything about it--except the finishing. But, for those of you who are doing it, or have done it, you'll know what I'm talking about.

I'm planning on using the small design of the plant in the vase that is on the back to make a matching fob for the scissors. I've already gotten the design stitched, just have to decide exactly how I want to do the finishing.

Next project? Shepherd's Bush 2007 Scissor Fob, which I've already started this afternoon. Hope to have another finish soon. After that? I have to do some clean up--way too many projects partially completed, and sitting on my table.

My question to all of you? What are you working on? And do you have way too many unfinished projects sitting around your house? And what is the next thing on your stash buying list? I think my next purchase will be Indigo Rose's Victorian Elegance. I saw it finished on Legacy Finis Forum and just fell in love with it. Actually, I'd like to find just the chart as I'd prefer a different color rather than black. I'm thinking a nice lovely deep purple would look smashing. Maybe on antique lavender linen?

As always, I love reading your comments, suggestions, and such, as much as I love reading your blogs. Its just so much fun sharing our love of stitching.