Hello Friends.
Here are my WIP's for this month.
Day 10
I almost finished the bottom left side
of the angels body and banner.
Maybe the next day I can finish this angel.
Could not finish the angel. UGH
Still have this tiny little part at the bottom right.
I tried though.
Close but no cigars.
Day 12
Finished the angel finally.
Stitched all of the leaves and flowers
to the right of the rose.
Finished the upper border and almost
finished the right corner motif.
Purchased a new needle minder.
Just fitting for this piece.
Will look forward to getting her finished.
Then I can begin finishing the rest
of the flowers and other bird.
Day 13
I started the bird and added the berries
above him.
Also worked my way down on the right border.
The bird is taking a bit.
So many color changes,
but am loving this sampler.
Next up.
Blueskin
Am hoping I can get this one done
before I get tired of patriotic stitching...
getting close.
George's buttons on his coat were
suppose to be this green color.
I changed to Heirloom Gold
by Gentle Art.
Next change I did was his pants.
They were suppose to be gray.
Looking at all of the images online,
I decided to go with Caramel Corn.
Again by Gentle Art.
Next change was Blueskin himself.
The called for was Parchment (cream)
Blueskin was a gray Arabian.
Anyone who knows horses,
grays will turn white as they get older...
but in the Winter will have that undertone
gray come through.
So I decided to do my Blueskin in
White Lightning by Weeks Dye Works.
His mane in Pelican Gray.
Finally his tail in Weeks Dye Works
Galvanized and Pelican Gray.
Am happy with my changes.
Next is my monthly progress on
Sarah Casey Unwin.
I finished the motifs on the right.
Stitched more down on the border.
Then started stitching another border row.
Then went up and did these motifs,
Finally started the words.
Although a biggie...
am enjoying stitching on this piece too.
Finally Patriotic Pinwheel Parade
Stitched more bunnies.
Plus another one.
Am almost to the finish line...
Did not get completed for this July 4th though.
Hopefully will be done for next year.
That flag is MASSIVE...still not complete.
In other news,
no cross stitch this week as I am focusing
on stitching up things for Halloween
at the store.
On August 1st we are celebrating
our 15 year anniversary.
We will be doing storewide sales throughout
that first weekend.
Had to take my car in for brakes yesterday.
Bad news.
I was driving on a wing and a prayer.
God surely was watching over me.
All brakes including rotors were shot.
Now I have all new brakes.
Thank God also that I don't try and stop
on a dime when driving.
I always leave space in car in front of me.
Today am going to the closest fabric store
near me which is 45 minutes away.
Bob is going with me.
I need some fabric...just a wee bit.
We will do lunch afterwards somewhere in town.
Lauren asked me how many days til retirement.
212 days....
Mid Week Blessings To All!
Janice
Good morning you amaze on how much you accomplish with your stitch projects-I love seeing them as the progress to the finish.
ReplyDeletescary when you need new brakes-that seems to happen with no warnings too.
are you marking off the days on a calendar towards your retirement-when I retited-I was sooo ready for it. Happy mid week
Good morning Janice, I like the changes you made, you have a key and eye for color. Patriotic pinwheels still always makes me smile! With all this heat, I am always looking toward fall. It’s been a miserably hot summer - anxious to see what Halloween pieces you create! Good news on the brakes, expensive I know, but peace of mind. I stumbled upon a cupboard a couple of hours away from me. I was hoping if I post a picture of it, you can share your expertise. Looks old to me, and I guess it doesn’t matter if it suits my needs, but always fun to know a little more about out a piece! Have fun at the store and a great lunch!
ReplyDeleteI love it all, I like all the changes you made. I think George would be pleased you changed his buttons to the gold. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanking God for protecting you... yikes about those brakes.
Enjoy your day out with Bob.
xx oo
Carla
You are getting so much cross stitching done ! Beautiful pieces !
ReplyDeleteLucky you get your brake job done before you had a major problem !
You will Love being retired !
Your output of cross stitching shocks me - I could NEVER do that. You have to really love doing it. My mom used to do it - she loved it too.
ReplyDeleteThank God you got your brakes done when you did!
212 days.
My mom used to do embroidery and cross stitching, crocheting. She never had the patience to teach me. I taught myself how to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI really like all the changes you made - good eye on color. Good thing you got new tires and brakes. We’ll need some new tires on our old van before the rainy season starts in November.
I am just amazed at how quickly you stitch. It makes me feel that I am doing something wrong. I was at our little annual stitching get-together and I didn't get an iota of what you've accomplished done. And so many of your projects are VERY stitch heavy. All I can say is You Go Girl!! ;-) Have fun transitioning to Halloween makings. I'm still dabbling with a few patriotic stitches... I think I may try to keep a patriotic project going (something small) on the side all year long until the big birthday.
ReplyDeleteI really like the bunnies!!!
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