I finished Needles & Pins this past weekend - I really like this one and plan to send it to Deb for her to make into a door hanger - it will look perfect in our guest bedroom, affectionately known as the Pink Room.
Needles & Pins (kit)Milady's Needle
I started an A&E that I found on ebay - I decided to stitch it on 28 ct. Lambswool 1 over 1. This meant that I had to make some adjustments. The pattern calls for a chain stitch to make the apples and for the middle of the sun - I opted for Algerian stitches and love the look. I don't care for the butterfly above Eve's head and may take it out. Hopefully I will finish this one this week . As much as I love how quickly I can finish these small projects, I really, really want to get my hands on a big project. Sarah Woodham 40 ct is on backorder so I picked up Elizabeth Savilles but had to order the Olde Willow thread - I may just have to resort to picking up a WIP (poor me).
Adam & Eve
Snippets of Olde
28 ct Lambswool 1 over 1
DMC Thread
I ordered my fibers for Sarah Woodham and Joyeux Noel and a new pair of scissors - The Love Scissors by Kelmscott (thanks Jan).
Belle Soie, Crescent Colours
The Love Scissors by Kelmscott
Lastly, I completed my 50th Post and thought it was a good excuse to have a GIVEAWAY. The chart is Blessings & Kind Wishes by Blackbird Designs and it includes the suggested fabric. Just leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite fabric and fibers are. No need to post it on your blog as I would prefer the prize to go to a regular visitor.
Enjoy your day & happy stitching!
Cari
13 comments:
You're so good to go running so early in the morning -- must have been nice to notice that the time on your Zune was wrong. :D I love your stitching! So beautiful! And over one on that A&E -- wow! Don't worry about me for the giveaway -- I already have that chart. But it's great that you're doing it!
Great stitching - can't wait to see the finished product! Love the scissors :)
My favourite fibres will have to be DMC as we do not get any other brands here (except for local brands)and the fabric is also limited - I love any 100% cotton evenweave (not Aida, though).
You are a much better woman than I to get up that early and go running! I'm lucky if I'm on the eliptical by 8:00. Love your Needles and Pins finish. I'm anxious to see Deb work her charms on this piece. I finished that up last year and haven't put it together yet (Story of my life)! LOL
And I love the A&E piece and need to know the name of it!! Like you, I'm getting into these A&E pieces big time and can't stitch them fast enough!
Love the new stash and fibers. Very yummy. And I don't need to be entered into the giveaway - I already have the chart.
I stand in awe of anyone getting up that early to go running - wish I had that in me. I did walk after the kids got on the bus though!
I like to stitch on linens, various sizes depending on the project. I like to use overdyed threads - but also still like DMC.
Thanks for the chance at the give-away! I love BBD!
I love the little A&E piece you're stitching. I'm an early riser, but going for a run at 5:45 in the morning would never happen for me. YGG!
Don't enter my name in the giveaway... I too have that chart.
This looks lovely --- and I don't have the chart. And yes, you really are ambitious to go running that early.
I've pretty much only used DMC cotton. I have tried a gold metallic thread too, but I hated working with it.
As to fabric, I tend to use Aida.
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Ohhh, the A&E piece looks awesome. Very, very beautiful. And so is the Pins and Needles piece. Looking forward to seeing this one finished.
Woke up early... went running... two phrases that I am having problems understanding. Hmmm. ;) Just kidding--YGG--that is fabulous!!
Love your Pins & Needles! It looks great. The A&E is fabulous, too. I don't think I've seen that one before stitched. It's a beauty!
Congrats on your 50th post!! Woohoo for us, because I know I speak for a lot of people by saying that I love your blog. Thanks for the offer on the chart, but I already have it, so I'll pass and let some other lucky person scoop it up.
What a cute finish your Pins & Needles is! I admire your energy, I'm okay at getting up in the morning but the thought of getting up to go running?!?!?!? All I'm thinking about when I get up is my cup of tea! Love your A&E start and congrats on your 50th post! I have a long way to go before I reach that milestone!!!!
Beautiful finish, Cari! And your A&E start is so pretty! Know you will have it finished up soon!
Congratulations on your 50th post! What a great giveaway, too!
Love 32-count linen and too many fibers!
Enjoy your weekend!
Robin
Your pins and needles looks beautiful.
Great start on A&E.
Wonderful finishes, Cari. The little A&E is a new one for me, haven't seen it before, but I really like it done that way. I love stitching over one once in awhile, too.
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