Hare Pyns

Here's an update on my Hare Pyns progress.  I've made some progress over the past couple of evenings.  I'm not quite sure if I'm happy with the darker portion of the leaf.  I'm going to work a bit more and see how I feel.

My idea was to outline most of the elements and then go back to fill them in, kind of like coloring with floss.

I've figured out that I have to upload pictures to Picasa in order to show them here. I'm not sure why.  I tried downloading Google Chrome on my laptop but that didn't bring up the browse window like it did on the dinosaur.

Keep on Stitching!

Sampler Months

Earlier this month I started Sampler Months - January by Little House Needleworks.  I am stitching this using the recommended floss over one on 28 count.   So far I've made a bit of progress.  I plan to have this be my lunchtime project and travel project.

Have a great night.

Keep on Stitching!

Hare Pyns

And so it begins.  I have started Hare Pyns in preparation for my class in April.  A couple of weeks ago I started on the scissor sheath as recommended in the directions.    I enjoyed this little taste of things to come.  An appetizer, if you will, and a chance to practice my tension adjustment so that the silk lays gently on top of the fabric.  So far I love the colors in this piece.

Next I worked a little bit on the scissor fob to get the feel of the tent stitch.

And finally, this afternoon, I began to work on the pocket itself.  I can't wait to go do a bit more before I turn in for the night.

I intended to add pictures however,  Blogger is not being helpful tonight.   I can open the Insert Image window but it is not prompting me to Browse.  So for now I'll post this as is and hope for better luck with Blogger tomorrow.

Update:  I uploaded Google Chrome to the dinosaur and I am able to choose pictures again.  Tomorrow I'll try to do that on the laptop.

Keep on Stitching!

Blue Mountain Bunny

Here is Blue Mountain Bunny by The Sweetheart Tree.   I stitched this on a 28 count fabric with Caron Waterlilies Morning Mist.  I have finished as a little pillow to go in a basket in the Spring.

If anyone is interested in receiving this chart including the buttons and my leftover Waterlilies, please leave me a comment.  If I have multiple comments, I'll choose one name and forward it to that person.

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Be Merry

Here is my finished version of Be Merry by Shepherd's Bush.  When I ordered this years ago I was able to get the fabric, finishing fabric, and the buttons as part of a kit. 

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My Word for 2013

I had every intention on posting this on January 1.  However, some health issues (what my dentist calls a "failed root canal" and the onset of a cold) have put those plans on the back burner.  With any luck I will make it through the day without a nap - a first since Saturday!  And will be able to return to a full day of work tomorrow.  So far this week I have been in for 3 hours, 2 on Monday and 1 yesterday.  Seems foolish to go in for such a short time - but - people do look for their paychecks on pay day and so far I have only missed one in almost 7 years, but was bailed out that time by a co-worker.  Having said all that affirms that I have made a good choice for 2013.

In the past few years I have seen this idea of choosing word for the coming year.  This year I have chosen

                                                          B-A-L-A-N-C-E

I've gotta find some.  And I know that we don't find something unless we look for it!

You will probably see a few posts about this in the coming year.

Happy New Year!

Keep on Stitching!

September Apples

Here is my finished project called September Apples by The Purple Thread.  I purchased this little kit at the Ocean City Stitcher's Jamboree at Salty Yarns in October. 

A fun stitch.  And all the finishing materials except the stuffing were included in the kit.

I plan to put this in a basket with my other little pillows.

Keep on stitching!