Stitching Finishes and a New Knit Start

Hello Friends:

I have some lovely pictures of finishes. progress updates and a new project to show you today. I realize that last weekend was International Hermit and Stitch weekend. While I did participate, I just couldn't find the time to photograph my stitching this past week. So here we go!

I "finish finished" the "Tulips with Bunny" design I stitched. I finished it into a Pillow. I used Vonna's wonderful pillow tutorial right here. I didn't want to make it a hanging ornament so I merely left off the hanging loop and added a little bow on top. 

"Tulips with Bunny" by Maja at The Snow Flower Diaries

Stitched on 28Ct Ivory Jobelan using Hand-Dyed Threads by Nina.

(You can find all links to the pattern and threads in my last blog post)

Finishing Method: Pillow Ornament

My next finish I am happy to report is a project that has been sitting on my WIP list on the right sidebar for the last year. Feels nice to scratch ones of those off! I stitched this pattern for an Exchange back in 2011 and decided to stitch it for myself. It just took a little while to stitch it for me. ;)

"He's a Flake" by Little House Needleworks

Stitched on 30 Ct Dove Linen by Weeks Dye Works

Using the recommended threads as called for

Finish Method: Hanging Pillow Ornament.

Next up is my progress on my Bluebell Fairy by Nora Corbett. 

Progress as of June 2, 2013

Progress of August 25, 2013

Isn't she looking stunning?! Her hair was a little trying on the patience as it has a lot of color changes, but I made it through. All of the wings are stitched in Kreinik. I actually enjoy Kreinik so the wings have been a pleasure to stitch for me so far. I'm leaving all of the beading for the end. There are ALOT.

I also started a new knitting project this weekend. My step mother asked me if I would be willing to make something to donate as a giveway prize for a charity event she is organizing. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. I had to think of something quick to make. I decided on knitting scarf. Here is my start. I will attempt to get better future pictures because the colors are so much prettier than in this picture. The sun was starting to go down by the time I took this picture. My flash made things extra bright.

The yarn is a very soft Wool/Acrylic blend with flecks of glitzy fibers added in. You can see the glitzy fibers better when you click on the pic. I'm loving the colors. I already know I will be buying another ball of this yarn to make a scarf for me! Of course, in Miami, there would probably only be 2 days in Winter I could wear it, but that's fine. 

Thank you so much for visiting with me today. I hope you enjoyed my pictures. I can't wait for Thursday to come this week. I took a few days off of work before and after the Labor Day holiday to give myself an extra long holiday weekend from work. I will definitely be busy stitching those days. 

Have a Wonderful Week :)

*Hugs from Sunny Miami*

Jen

Hello Winter...are you coming soon?

Hello Friends:

Yes I am missing the Winter right now. I'm sure for some of you Winter is the pits, but down here in South Florida it is heaven. The humidity goes away, the thunderstorms take a break, you can roll down the windows in your car and not break a sweat. Ahhhh, I can feel those temps now. I have to imagine because believe me, the summer temps in Florida are horrid right now to say the least, 90 degrees plus humidity!

To remind us of Winter, here is a Winter ornament I recently made :)

"Be Merry" by Little House Needleworks

32 Ct Linen (Lambswool...I think)

Threads: DMC and Crescent Color as called for

Finish: Hanging Ornament

I participated in the Christmas in July ornament exchange on The Friendly Stitchers Yahoo Group. This ornament went to my partner Meg. The red fabric in the background was used on the back of the ornament. I received my ornament from Meg and it is absolutely fabulous. She did a fantastic job. I'll save that picture for my next post.

I've decided to take a break from doing Exchanges. I seem to be partaking in so many of those that I find myself taking more time stitching and shopping for those than actually making things for me. I'll jump back in eventually. Perhaps after I cross off some of the WIP projects on my list to the right. I have other projects begging to be started too.

Thank you for visiting friends. Good Night and I hope you all have a lovely rest of the week. :)

*Hugs*

Jen

"Joy and Peace" by LHN

Happy Friday Friends:

I had a lovely relaxing day off today. Something I really needed believe me...so it gave me time to do some fun things.

I finished my February ornament for the Christmas All Year Around SAL. The theme for February was Christmas tree. I chose "Joy and Peace" by Little House Needleworks. I used all of the recommended materials. The overdyed threads just really makes this piece beautiful. I love the richness of the colors.

I finished it as a flat ornament with the help of Vonna's most wonderful finishing tutorial here. The background fabric is the fabric on the back of the ornament.

"Joy and Peace" by Little House Needleworks

Fabric: Weeks Dye Works - 30 Ct Straw Linen

Threads: DMC, Crescent Colours, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads

Finish: Flat Ornament

Finished: March 2, 2012

Thanks for looking! Have a wonderful weekend.

Jen

February IHSW, TUSAL Update and WIPocalypse

Hello Friends!

I got lots of stitching done this weekend. Three day weekends are great. My son had the day off from school so I was forced to take the day off too. I'm glad I did. I got to work on several projects this weekend.

First up is my Santa Ornament I started last month for the Christmas All Year Around SAL Blog.

Before:

After:

Next up, I worked on my Thomas Kinkade WIP. I figured out a way that makes this project seem a little less daunting after all. The chart is completely black and white so it makes the symbols hard to read. I didn't like using a highlighter on my chart since it bled on the paper too much. Instead, I started using a red pen to cross off the symbols I've stitched already. As crazy as it sounds, that made a big difference for me. Seeing those red x's gives me a feeling of accomplishment and new motivation to keep working on this project. Now it doesn't seem so scary and burdensome. 

Before:

 

After:

Third up! I started my BAP for 2012 for BeckySC's BAP Challenge. I'm doing Little House Neighborhood by Little House Needleworks.

Starting Progress: A Roof :)

Finally, my February TUSAL Update. If you would like to participate, please visit DaffyCat's blog.

This really isn't everything folks. I'll have you know that I also made a Birthday Card and did some handquilting on my quilt too. Not bad crafty progress for a three day weekend huh?

Editor Note: I am such a blonde. This post was also meant to count towards the February WIPocalypse. Duh! :D

I hope you have a fabulous week. Thank you for visiting and for your wonderful comments. :)

Jen