Sunday, June 08, 2014

Slowly Stitching

My Stitching time has been few and far between lately.  I have been very busy at work, so I haven't been able to sneak in a few stitches during slow times.  The main two projects I have been working on are "Charlotte Clayton" and "A Full Heart."

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40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune, NPI silks (1 over 2)

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32 ct. Stone Steps linen, Various silk threads (1 over 2)

I also got a little stash in the mail from Down Sunshine Lane.  Blackbird Designs "A Rosy Morning" and the second part of Shepherd's Fold "My Home Fob." 

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To save a little money on the fold project I painted my own paper mache box black.  I hope it will look nice once it's all finished.  

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Well, that's all for now.  Hopefully, I'll have a finish to share one of these days!  Write soon!

21 comments:

  1. I completely understand work cutting into the creative time. It is what it is and I'm happy to get done the little I do get done. Your black box looks wonderful - I think it's going to look very nice!

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  2. Your stitching looks great, and I love your new stash! I don't understand how women who work and have children get any stitching done at all. You are doing way better than I would!

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  3. Lovely projects and a wonderful idea about the box!! Laura

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  4. Hi Nicole! I see you're still stitching away and doing some gorgeous designs. Nice to see you're getting the Shepherd's Bush fold series. Enjoy!

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  5. Love your project stitching..especially Charlotte Clayton !! Isn't the cat a blast to stitch ? Hugs and have a great week !!

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  6. Beautiful stitching, great addition to your stash...enjoy your stitching time when you can!

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  7. Wonderful stitching, and enjoy the new stash.

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  8. Love that cat! Your stitching is so beautiful and neat! You have talent Nicole! Your new stash is pretty nice too. I didn't know you started Snooty. I am about 2/3 done and love it. The colors are great and it is funky enough to add some challenges. Pam

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    1. Thanks Pam! I started Snooty, but then put it away because I was not happy with the linen. I may restart one day... :)

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  9. Great to see some of your beautiful stitching again! Look forward to seeing your box results -- looking good so far. Summertime is here!

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  10. Beautiful stitching Nicola! Your black box looks great! Have fun with your new stash:)
    love Annette

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  11. It is really wonderful to see you stitching here Nicole and as always, your stitching is really beautiful! I too need to get my Charlotte Clayton out of my stash and work on her one day as I never finished her and really do love that one so much. Love the new stash you got from Amy too!!! Have fun stitching and don't work too hard!! Hugs

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  12. Your projects are looking beautiful! If only we didn't have to work :) I think the box will work perfect with your project!

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  13. Your stitching looks great, as usual Nicole. :)

    I'm going to use a papier mache box too (great minds thing alike!). The shaker boxes are beautiful but are awfully expensive.

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  14. Fun projects and I love your box!!

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  15. Your stitching is lovely! I'm not a cat person but that Charlotte Clayton cat gets me, every time! I am sure your black box will be perfect!

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  16. Beautiful projects, Nicole! I love Charlotte Clayton. I think your box for the SB piece turned out perfectly. Love your new stash, too!!

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  17. Beautiful stitching. I'm sure your box will be perfect when complete.

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  18. Both projects are looking lovely, great idea for the SB box

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