Feb 6, 2019

FUTZINGDAY

Yesterday was wonderful. Six hours of uninterrupted Outlander and a lot of stitching. If I told you how much I needed that, would you believe me?

This is the Ink Circles piece I was telling you about. I had a very small start on it last year, but made great progress when I picked it up again yesterday. 


I'm stitching this on 28ct Fog by Picture This Plus using two strands of Weeks Dye Werks Julian. I was a little unsure about it initially, but now really like it. There is a vibrant orchid color in the thread that isn't captured here, unfortunately. 


Off to dialysis I go. I am dragging my feet today and would much rather stay at home and repeat yesterday, but Instead I need to rally my courage and common sense and get to it.

Here's hoping your Futzingday is wonderfully swell! Come tell me all about it!

14 comments:

  1. Coni, you made fabulous progress on your Ink Circles piece. I love the thread you are using for it and it looks stunning on the Fog linen. Thinking of you as you head off to dialysis today!

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  2. You are so brave in your dialysis and your Ink Circles piece. You inspire me in so many ways with your courage and wit. Like Robin, I think of you every day.

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  3. What an ambitious and beautiful piece, Coni. Love the colors.
    Is this something you can sail through or does it interfere
    with full attention to Outlander? Your day yesterday sounds
    like a charm and once home today, after a bit of recovery, hope you can resume your tempo.... Blessings

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  4. Hello Coni! I've been reading for awhile but don't think I've commented yet. Anyway, that color is beautiful! I'm a stitcher as well and now I need to find something to stitch with that. I'm currently working on an old Blackbird Loose Feathers called "Spring Fling" and it's so much fun to stitch with bright colors after all the Christmas and winter colors. I saw that you did a Prairie Moon not long ago and I wondered if you might be interested in some charts I have from a Halloween series she did about 10yrs ago? They are ghosts and such to be finished into ornaments or stand-up. There are about 10 charts and I have all the templates for finishing as well.I would be happy to send them to you if you would enjoy them, just email me!Hope you have a great day and get to stitch!

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  5. Coni, you are amazing! you get so much stitching done! It takes me forever to complete a project!!! Love your blog and read it every day! you are INSPIRING!!
    Lucinda

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  6. I'm glad you had such a wonderful Tuesday! I love your new Ink Circles piece - the Fog fabric is so pretty and the thread is gorgeous with all those colors. Hope your day has gone well and you have a relaxing evening!

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  7. Love the piece and the thread!!!

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  8. WOW, Coni, WOW. What a great piece and I LOVE the colors. It's going to be gorgeous. ME? My futzingday was blah! Mostly napping through all the rain. Love, hugs & prayers, Cathryn ♥♥♥

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  9. I love that word - futzing! I did lots of that in the greenhouse yesterday, but only a little sewing.

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  10. Coni, fabulous start on this beautiful design...loving the floss you have chosen & linen. Just amazing..hoping your d-day went well take care!

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  11. I remember both that fabric and that thread from when I owned my brick-and-mortar shop. I loved both! What a great design to use them for. You're doing lovely work. I have to admit, I've never done one of Tracy's big pieces. But I love them! I think I have one or two in my stash, just in case.

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  12. So beautiful! And I love that thread, perfect choice :)

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  13. I've always admired this beautiful design and I think the thread you chose is going to be beautiful :) Looking forward to following along with your stitching on this!

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