So, since I can’t seem to get in here every week, maybe I ought to just call it a bi-weekly update and be done with it? Maybe for the new year and all those new starts that are in the works, the weekly will fit in again? We shall see… Speaking of new starts, this will be one of them:
This will someday become this Scarlet Quince version of a Monet:
And I only started winding bobbins because I FINISHED Samplar 4 Saisons! I don’t even know now how long ago I started it – long enough ago that HDF silks have changed floss and put ups and even their entire business model a couple of times 🙂 I can honestly say that I enjoyed nearly every stitch I put into this, but I am glad it is done!
Here’s a detail of just the bits I did since the last update:
In other stitching news, I got some progress in on my MH Believe kit; you’d think I’d be close to beading, but there’s really a lot of stitching left to go before I get to the funner part 🙂
As far as my To Finish List is concerned, I’m calling it COMPLETE. The 2nd RYO mandala that I have going is going to stop right where it is – I just don’t think I can bear to complete the 2nd repeat so close to the first one (pink nightmare) being done. This is what I stopped on it last time I had it out – perfect ornament or pinkeep size right like this:
Iris Fairy– Completed 2/2/14Halloween Rules– Completed 3/9/14Both versions of the Ink Circles Roll Your Own mandala that I have going (#2 is not as done as it could be, but as done as it’s gonna get)– Pink Nightmare completed 11/9/14, Flower Garden over-1 done enough as of 7/14.
Dragonfly Tile– Completed 7/25/14Romeo– Completed 2/16/14Samplar 4 Saisons– Completed 11/22/14And maybe Witch’s Wheel– Completed 8/24/14
So, since the startapalooza is a bit off yet, I can start planning what’s getting started, besides Water Lilies. Because, you know, I got these a couple of weeks ago:
In other news, I got a wonderful birthday present from my DH – he did very well all on his own! He actually heard me one day when we were walking through Sam’s, and I detoured around the jewelry cases like I always do, and I said “Anything in this one, or this one, or this one”. He came home with THIS:
Of course, now he’s going to have to TAKE ME SOMEWHERE that I can wear it 🙂 And I will probably have to buy new clothes to go with, too 🙂 🙂
This week, I am working on Noah’s Sub; I worked on it last night, but didn’t get too far on the Tiger; I still really don’t like the fabric I’m using (HDF linen – wonderful for samplers, not quite beefy enough for a solidly stitched piece like this – but I’ll manage):
That’s the news for the week; only a 2 1/2 day week this week, then it’s cooking, and decking the halls on Friday, and I suppose I should start my shopping, since it’s almost that time. Everyone has made it hard this year – either want things this poor old woman can’t afford (a nice Fender Strat or brand new computers for everyone – really? Those are my choices?). On Monday, I’ll be home, trying to get some secret Santa stuff going, now that I have my old dining room table back and in my craft room (in lieu of those tables we haven’t gotten built yet). Not ready for the Christmas Crazies yet – but it’s not like you can avoid them! At least I can look forward to 2 weeks off over the holidays, maybe get my attitude adjusted 🙂 Happy stitching to everyone, and those who celebrate, Happy Turkey Day!
The pearl necklace is breathtaking! He did GOOD! A thousand bobbins should be good for a couple of Chatelaines dontcha think? 😉
The floss for the Monet looks very pretty! Congrats on the finish. You really have done well with your must finish list this year. That necklace is awesome! He did very well this year! Good luck coming up with some inexpensive gifts for the family!
Love the finish..looks fabulous! Monet will be breathtaking. Pearls are beautiful..enjoy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
CONGRATS on finishing the seasonal sampler, it’s beautiful and I know you’re SO glad you got that one off the pile. the Mill Hill looks almost stitched, and the Noah’s Ark is very funny (didn’t know it was one of your WIPs, but hey – I can’t even remember all the ones I have going on either!).
oh my goodness, that list! and crossed out!! I’ll never get that satisfaction unless I get a grip.. 😉
those bobbins look terribly boring, I hope you have something REALLY good to watch while taking care of them; the necklace perhaps? 🙂
can’t wait to see that Monet grow. big hugs and enjoy the holiday shopping!
chiara
Congrats on making it through the “to be finished” list with a month to spare! I love the colors in the Monet and can’t wait to see what makes the cut for startapalooza.
DH definitely did good with the necklace 🙂
Wow – congratulations on the finish – it looks LOVELY! The colours on Monet look yummy and I can’t wait to see how it progresses. Your hubby is fabulous – what a wonderful present! Happy Thanksgiving!
I just seen Sampler 4 Saisons on Facebook, it’s absolutely stunning. I’m going to kit it up, hopefully I can start it on January 1st.
I have been been getting my DMC in order also
Well done on the finishes! I wish I could have done as well…