It's a holy heck mess up there with things scattered all over the place, but sorting it out is a task for another day. Today is all about keeping up the stitchy momentum.
This is a piece that I started quite some time ago and stupidly dated. I suppose that I will leave the 2012 on there, though, since that will be a reminder of when I started it...right?
I wish I could tell you when this one entered the stash, but I suspect that I might have picked it up at a Homestead Needlearts retreat way back when. I haven't one single clue as to why I haven not played with this one before, especially since it comes complete with a stitch guide!
You just knew I had to have a little LJP in the mix! I'm thinking that the little "ornament" chart that is included with the larger project might be just what I need for a quick and pretty little finish.
Finally...I think my eyes were definitely bigger than my ambition with this one. I thought it would be fun to knock out a cross stitched heart piece 'a la the Blossom tree, but this one is a bit more intricate and needs some thought as to threads. The linen is just too pretty for me to slap whatever I fish out of the bin onto it, so methinks I am going to take my time and colorize it properly later today.
That's the Spinster Stitcher Basket 'O Valentine Fun, kids. As soon as I complete a chore or two Stewey and I are going to see what we can do about making a dent in it!
Happy Fat Tuesday! Eat, drink, and do something decadent and then tell us all about it!
These look scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteEach one looks super, Coni! Is German Chocolate cake decadent enough?
ReplyDeleteI love all of the projects. My only decadence today was to go back to bed and stay there. Boo Hiss to me. But as Miss Scarlet always said: Tomorrow is another day. I only hope so.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the projects. My only decadence today was to go back to bed and stay there. Boo Hiss to me. But as Miss Scarlet always said: Tomorrow is another day. I only hope so.
ReplyDeleteJust a P.S. I think I like the one with the hearts best. Perhaps I am getting into the V-Day spirit of things.
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ReplyDeleteWhere do you find these gorgeous kits?
ReplyDeleteDecadent eating the entire pint of Hagan Daz rum raisin ice cream in one sitting after finding out I won't need chemo just radiation.
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! Get another pint and toast to the Chemo God's... Yeah to NO CHEMO!!
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DeleteCongratulations Gail! Wishing you success with the treatment
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DeleteConi, your hearts needlepoint looks FUN! I bet it's lots of fun stitches. Also love the wreath you just finished. I hope you'll post a photo of the finishing. I'm curious to see how it's done.
ReplyDeleteConi, your hearts needlepoint looks FUN! I bet it's lots of fun stitches. Also love the wreath you just finished. I hope you'll post a photo of the finishing. I'm curious to see how it's done.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love stash!!! I love the stitching, but really love gathering for a new project!!! Leave the 2012...we won't tell!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Coni. Each of them lovelier than the next! :) Cathryn
ReplyDeleteConi, I have one of those samplers that took me years to get through the eyelets. So I dated it 1990 on one side of the last line and 2002 at the other side of the last line. It may take me awhile but I can get through things. Love your choice of projects for a snowy February.
ReplyDeleteAwesome plans!! I really really like the flower heart one :)
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!
ReplyDeleteThose all look like fun projects. Congrats to Gail!! Hope your treatments are a success.
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DeleteGreat choices for your Basket 'O Valentine Fun.
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