Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Paradise Lost Progress

The kids had a four day weekend, so we went down to Florida for a quick trip.  I worked on Paradise Lost a little bit while down there.  I was very glad to get the big tree on the right finished.

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Paradise Lost as of 10/27/09

I'll probably work on the big tree in the middle now.  Well, I'd better get back to my mountain of laundry!  I cleaned before I left, but of course it's a disaster again.  How does it happen so fast? :)  Write soon!

35 comments:

Stitch Wizard said...

Nicole, I am so glad to see you here! Wow I have missed you and was wondering if you caught the flu or something. Glad you are ok and your Paradise Lost is soooooo pretty. I am still waiting and waiting for SBB to get my thread to me. I called them and it shipped today. I got my Vintage Lt. Exemplar fabby on Friday so I am just dying to start on this. Watching yours is really fun and makes me want to start mine ASAP. Beautiful stitching!!!

Margaret said...

Great progress, Nicole! Looking at that tree, I'm thinking, well it looks doable, I hope! lol! The tree on the left is the one that got to me! I haven't tackled the one you did yet though. Nor the one in the middle. I love this piece though -- and I love that you're working from the other side from me so I can see what's ahead for me! :D Hope the laundry doesn't overwhelm you.

FayeRaye said...

Great progress on this one Nicle!! Hope you enjoyed FL..we missed you at PALS~~~ See you soon!~ Faye

corinna said...

beautiful stitches and what a feast of lovely colors

Debs said...

Oh Wow, Nicole that is gorgeous but that tree--was it a pain to do? It looks very beautiful. Have to say that so far, the lions are my fav!
hugs
Debs

Melissa said...

It just looks like so much fun! It's coming along beautifully, Nicole!

Jennifer said...

Great progress!

Irma said...

This is just fab. It looks so whimsical..those cute little peacocks are just killing me they are so adorable!

Jan said...

Gorgeous progress!!!

Love your finished Berry Time too!

Deborah/LavenderRose said...

Hi! I'm sorry we weren't able to get together when you were down here this past weekend. My sons were here, and I didn't have a minute to leave the house. It was good to see them. I miss them so much. I'm off to see Jess the 2nd week of Nov. Can't wait! Your Paradise is really coming along...and you seem to be enjoying every minute with it. Is it the "Echo..." that you're listening to that helps??? :] Hope the boys have a great Halloween!!
Sending hugs, Deb

Theresa said...

Wow!!! This is gorgeous!!!! Those colors are so crisp!!!

Rūta said...

Nice!

Sadie said...

Beautiful progress Nicole. Every time I see Eve it brings to mind the B52's singing 'Love Shack'. Strange but true!

Christine said...

It looks beautiful Nicole !
I love this design.
Go on !

Cari said...

What fun to spend a little time in Florida - I'm sure your boys were thrilled!

What great progress you have made on Paradise Lost - it is just beautiful! This seems to be the most popular piece from Market - it keeps popping up on various blogs.

Cathy Lloyd said...

Love it Nicole! I'm still waiting for my threads and fabric but in the meantime blog hopping to see everyone's progress! I do love the lions! Glad you are home safe from your trip! Enjoy your laundry, or not!

Michele said...

The sampler looks great! Good luck on the laundry!

anniebeez said...

Paradise Lost is so gorgeous! I have ordered the chart-the first chart I have ordered since last March! Thanks for showing your progress, it is very inspirational!

Louanne said...

Your PL is coming along quickly (of course)! I am always in awe of your photo skills. Your photos show up perfectly!

Deb said...

I just love the colors in this piece and you're making such great progress! I love the fabric and everything about it.

Siobhan said...

You're making great progress, Nicole! I am working on the tree in the middle and it seems like it's never ending--but still a load of fun. :) Good luck scaling the laundry mountain. ;)

doris said...

Too gorgeous!

dixiesamplar said...

Wow Nicole, beautiful work!

So glad to hear you enjoyed our trip to Florida...being a native Floridan myself, it always warms my heart to hear of others who also appreciate it!

HAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri

Caroline said...

It really is looking great!!

Loraine said...

So incredible! Love your pictures.

marci said...

Nicole - I LOVE this piece and think a trip up to my not-so LNS is in order to get it and start stitching it. It's been a long time since I've seen anything that really got me excited to stitch.

Kellie said...

I have missed your blog. Paradise Lost looks so wonderful!! I am hoping to start mine tonight. As soon as I finish Midnight Watch, I will putting the first stitch into this. I can't wait. :) Yours looks really, really beautiful! And you have made so much progress so quickly. You have the fastest needles! :) Hope you had fun in Florida. Glad to see you back blogging. Have a good weekend!!

CindyMae said...

Gorgeous progress!!! Love it!

Jane said...

It's looking great, Nicole!

Michelle said...

Beautiful progress! I just love how colorful this one is. I can't wait to start it!

Jeanne - WillowTreeStitcher said...

Looking good Nicole! That's the trouble with housework - it's never really done cause you always have to do it again LOL. You'll have Paradise Lost done in no time knowing you. Lovely colors!

Vonna said...

Its looking so pretty Nicole :)
And how DOES it get messy so fast? If you figure it out...let me know..... LOL!

Lesleyanne said...

Lovely progress. Great photos I wish mine would come out so well. I am currently scaling the laundry mountain after a short break away.

Karoline said...

It's looking gorgeous, great progress

Tammy said...

Very pretty Nicole--great progress!