Mid Week Update

A Finish....

"On The Twelfth Day" Day 4

by The Cats Whiskers

I think this is my favorite so far. It worked up really quick even after a visit from the frogs. I have now met my goal of two for this month and am looking forward to the next two.

WIP's....

"Christmas Double Flip" by Lizzie Kate

There is something about these designs that I just can't put them down. I'm going to get the next part "Cookies" done tomorrow I'm sure.

"Gift of the Eagle Feather"

Finally got back to "Feathers" and while I didn't get a lot done every stitch counts towards a finish. I really would like to get this done this year but will make no promises as it seems to be going so slow. I'm not even half done with it and have been working on it off and on for a year now.

This should be a good weekend for stitching. There is rain in the forcast, it will probably go south of us again but keeping my fingers crossed we get some. It's also turned cold (at least cold by Las Vegas standards) so will stay in and just stitch away. I made a yummy stew for dinner tonight so it will be leftovers for a couple of days and that means I can stay out of the kitchen. Looking forward to Sunday and the start of the NASCAR season, VAROOOOOM, love to stitch and watch the races.

Until Next Time.....Have a GREAT weekend and Happy Stitching

Monopoly Monday 2-9

I managed to get all the lettering done on Page 1. I still have the Chest and Ring to do, which will be done next Monday and then on to Page 2. I think this is going to be a year long project.

Today I'm back to working on the LK Christmas Flip It's. The Opalescent fabric seems to be of a tighter weave and is a real PITA to stitch on but the sparkle makes it worth the extra time it takes to stitch. I will have a update on it in the next couple of days.

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching

A Finish, A Start and other Stuff

Happy Monday.....Hope everyone is having a great day!

A FINISH.....

Pink Needlroll by Dragonfly Stitches

Stitched on 28 count Cherub Lugana with Crescent Colours

The thread finally arrived so I could finish the needleroll. I'm really happy with the way it came out and now to find some soft green ribbon so I can put it together. I made some modification to the chart. It was to be stitched in shades of blue but I do love picking my own colors. The heart charm is one I got in a package to do beaded scissor fobs but think it works well with the design.


A Start....

Christmas Double Flip It - HOLLY by Lizzie Kate

Stitched on 32 count Opalescent Lugana with DMC

I finally got the fabric for the Double Flip it with the gift certificate I got for my birthday. Again I made a change in the color used for the border. The outside border is charted to be done in white but since I'm using white fabric I knew it would show up and thought the red would work well. I saw this being stitched while at the LNS a few months ago and really liked the way the colors just POP on the white fabric so decided that was what I wanted too. I got all this done on Saturday (between naps) so shouldn't take long to get it finished. It will be finished as a bell pull.

Early Valentine Gift....

When I got up Sunday morning I found this adorable froggie sitting in my chair with the box of one of my favorite candies. Tracy said he wanted to get my gift early so I could enjoy him longer. Isn't he just the cutest and now is sitting next to the froggie I got last year.

Seasonal Shelf....

The shelf isn't complete yet. I still have one more stitched piece to finish but wanted to share what it looks like so far. Most of the items on the shelf are from exchanges and RAK's I've received.

We had some really nice rain over the weekend and more is expected today and tomorrow. Sure makes for good stitching.

Until Next Time with a Monopoly Update....Happy Stitching

Thank You and Chinese New Years

First I want to thank everyone for their well wishes on Tracy's doctor appointment. This was his first visit to the foot doctor. It was just a check up because of his diabetes.

After the doctors appointment we headed down to the strip to see the Chinese New Years decoration at the Belliago Conservatory. Part of the display is a repeat of years previous and part was new. As always it was beautiful and we really enjoyed it. I wish everyone could see all the orchids used for this years display. They were breath taking. Following is just a little teaser of what we saw, for more pictures you can go to my Webshots (link in sidebar) and the rest of the pictures are in the first album. If you have missed other visits to the Conservatory there is another album on Webshots with different seasons.

Entrance to Conservatory

Panda Family

A few of the Orchids

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

First Finish for February

I set a goal to stitch 2 of the ornaments from "On The Twelfth Day" each month and I'm half way there for February. I finished Day 3 today.

"On The Twelfth Day" by The Cats Whiskers

Day 3

Stitched on 32 count "Summer Khaki" Belfast Linen

with DMC 4210

I also worked on the JBW Country French design "LOVE" and it should be finished before the weekend. As soon as it is finished it will go on the seasonal shelf and I can then share of picture of the shelf with you. The shelf is all done except for that one last piece of stitching. I'd also like to do a Valentine's Biscornu but just not sure if I want to do it in pink or red.

Tracy has doctors appointments on Thurs and Friday so not sure how much stitching I'll get done but I can do some crocheting while I wait for him. We may even finally make it to the strip to take pictures of the Chinese New Years decorations.

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

Super Bowl Stitching and Monopoly Monday

Superbowl Stitching....
Since I almost always cheer for the underdog in the big game this year I was cheering for the Arizona Cardinals. What better to stitch while watching the game but some birds in red. I started Day 3 of "On The Twelfth Day" by the Cats Whiskers. I put in the first stitch with the kick off and continued stitching on it the rest of the game and thru the evening. While the Cards didn't win the last 5 minutes of the game were very exciting and I think it was a good game.



Monopoly Monday....

From now until finished I will be working on the Monopoly Board on Mondays with Mary in TX. I stayed up way too late last night stitching on the "Pass GO" square and getting all the basic stitches in the other squares on Page 1 done. I should be close to finishing this page next Monday. This is a BIG project but I am enjoying it.

"Monopoly Board" as of 2-2-09

My order I place with 123 Stitch with my Gift Certificate from Deborah M should be here tomorrow and I will be hounding the mailman until I have it in my hot little hands. LOL I have the last two of the LK Christmas Double Flip It's and the fabric for them coming and I so want to start it. I'm going to do it as a Bell Pull so it will be another BAP. Oh Kelly what have you done to me....getting me to do all these BAP's

Until Next Time....Happy Stitching

Two Starts and A Finish

It's been a good stitching weekend for me. Saturday I received the 4 JWB charts I ordered with my Gift Certificate from Linda. 3 of the charts are for Christmas but the 4th is one for my seasonal shelf. I started this Very late last night and finished it today before the kick off of the Super Bowl. When I do my shelf I try to not only follow the theme of the LK Stamp but use the colors in it too. The Feb shelf will be in pinks and purples with a touch of red. Of course with my love of frogs there will be some green too.

"French Country ~ AMOUR" by JBW Designs

Stitched on 28 count hand dyed purple by Polstitches with

Carries Creations Boysenberry

With the kick off of the Superbowl I started Day 3 of my 12 Days by The Cats Whiskers. Not a lot done and so will post a picture of that in the next couple of days.

Until Next Time.....Happy Stitching and have a great stitching weekend

Go Redbirds