Stashing and Stitching

I had a fun day of stitching, chatting and shopping at Amy's yesterday. It was so nice to get away from it all for a day. I got a couple of Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterlies (Fall '11 and Spring '12) and two pieces of 40 ct. linen (Vintage Lt. Examplar and Antique White) from her online shop, Down Sunshine Lane.



While there, I worked on "Be Kind and True" a little bit.



After I get the house cleaned, I plan to get back to Sarah. I need to catch up to Faye and Margaret! :)

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Making Progress

I got back to "Sarah Elizabeth Brooke" after I finished Sergei. I finished the house a few days ago and just finished the border last night.

40 ct. Vintage Homespun (old dye-lot), Belle Soie silks (1 over 2)

Please excuse the wrinkles! :)

Oops!

I was made aware that I forgot to stitch the "K" on my sampler.



I fixed it right away. Now Sergei is truly finished. :)


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Sergei Finished!!

I got him finished up last night. He was such a fun stitch!!




Plum Street Samplers "Sergei"
Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar
Threads: GAST and NPI (1 over 2)
Started: 1/3/12 - Finished: 1/13/12

After I finished Sergei I got right back to Sarah Elizabeth Brooke. I really want to get her finished up soon!

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Starts and Future Starts

I started "Sergei" a week or so ago. I just love this design by Plum Street Samplers. I'm a little over halfway finished with it now.

40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar, GAST and NPI (1 over 2)

My other start is "Be Kind and True" by Blackbird Designs. I've been wanting to stitch this one for awhile now. I don't have a lot to show, but I plan to get back to it after I've finished Sergei.

35 ct. R&R, GAST and WDW (1 over 2)

As far as future starts go, I've been thinking a lot about Christmas Garden after seeing so many wonderful starts around the blogs. I was thinking of stitching it on 40 ct. using Belle Soie.

Another wonderful design that I really want to start is The Scarlett House's "Hannah Tingey 1823." Tanya was stitching this in Myrtle Beach and it's just gorgeous!!

I want to finish up Sarah Elizabeth Brooke before I start another big sampler though. I think I'm starting to become more of a one-at-a-time kind of stitcher. I get overwhelmed when I have a lot of WIPs. I went through my stash yesterday and unkitted a lot of things - including some UFO's I knew I'd never finish. I got my little stash closet organized and it feels so good. Like I have a fresh start for the new year.

Finished Stitching 2011

Finished Stitching 2011, a set on Flickr.

Happy New Year everyone!! I just got back from Florida and haven't stitched in awhile. Hopefully, that will change very soon! :)

Finishes!

I actually have a few finishes to share! I stitched this little design a few weeks ago...

It's the Pumpkin Blossom Pin Cushion from the Blackbird Designs Autumn Loose Feather chart. I plan to finish it using the fabric and chenille shown with it.

My other two finishes are a couple of stockings from the Blackbird Designs December Stockings leaflet.

I really messed up on one of the stockings, but I wasn't about to rip it all out. It is just an ornament after all - I don't think anyone will notice. Now I just have to get these things finished!! I also plan to stitch the third stocking from the leaflet.

This one is my favorite - I love the colors. I plan to use the same backing fabric as the stocking I stitched earlier in the year.

Well, I'm so glad my slump is gradually leaving. I'm starting to get that little thrill from my stitching again. Hopefully it continues! I've definitely missed it. I think working on a couple of small things was the right thing to do. Thank you all for your encouragement! Write soon!

Prices Reduced!

I've reduced many prices on my Sale Page!! I've got some great deals on there! :)

Change of Plans

Well, I was stitching away on the model for Paulette and then I started getting really stressed. I realized I had bitten off more than I could chew. So I found an angel to take over for me. I'll be forever grateful to you, Margaret!

Anyway, I just got back from Florida last night (after being in the car for 10 hours)!! I was so glad to get out and get in my own bed! :) I wish I had some pictures to share, but I haven't been stitching much. I don't know what's going on with me - I've been in a slump for a few months and I'm not sure how to break out of it. I'm trying not to worry about it too much. I just keep hoping the urge to stitch will hit me soon. Maybe after all the holiday stress is over in January?? :)

Well, I do have some more things to add to my sale page. I have really been clearing out! Thank you to everyone that has helped!

Hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving. And hopefully, I'll have some pictures to share soon!

Blogging Break

I'm working on a model for Paulette (Plum Street Samplers), so I'll be taking a little blogging break. Hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!