Part 5!

This just keeps getting prettier!  Part 5 is now done.

Istitch SAL part 4

I love these small bits...the only SAL I've been able to keep up with!

Istitch SAL part 3 done!

This week's part was small so I'm done already!

Coat of Arms Sampler SAL

Yes, I love Stitch-A-Longs!  This one is with the Wiehenburg yahoo group.  Part 1 is completed and my OTT light burnt out right on the last stitch...

I'm using HDF in Old Maid of the Aubergine on fabric from my stash, most probably Wood Violet Jobelan over one.

SAL part 3 completed

This is a SAL I'm doing from Maryse Dupont in France.  As you can see, I'm a little behind!  It's really pretty and a joy to stitch.

Berlinwork Sampler SAL part 2 done

This is another SAL I'm doing with the German Sticklounge group.  Part 2 is now done!

SAL part 2 done

I've finished up part 2 of Istitch's SAL.  Carol has asked us to lower the resolution on the pics because some are attempting to steal the design from pictures.  She has such lovely designs and I would not like to see her business hurt or her to become discouraged.
I am thinking of making this into a mattress pincushion with aged plum rickrack on the sides.

Another SAL

This is a new SAL I'm doing from Carol (Istitch) in Kent, England. I'm using WDW Stone on Legacy Parchment linen over 1.  It's always fun to stitch a project with others and interesting to see what colors/fabrics everyone picks.  Carol is so talented...I can't wait to see how this will work out!

Happy Dance!!!

Today I finished a project that I've been stitching on with the German yahoo group Sticklounge. It's called Sommerherz (Summer Heart for the English-speaking types) It was a fun stitch! I used R&R's linen in Glen Ellyn Blend with DMC 723 and 3834.

notes from my garden:  some varmint has eaten the leaves off the collards and the cucumbers and has started on my peas.  I must save for a fence and possibly a shotgun!  or perhaps an attack goose which is more my style.

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Cari

Stitching sooths the soul

I never seem to tire of starting new projects.  It keeps life exciting!  Here are two that I've been stitching on the last couple of weeks.

First up is Moulin Rouge by Long Dog.  I'm doing it in HDF Aster on Legacy Linen Devonshire Cream.  I nicked that combo from Siobhan in Ireland.

Next is Fair Philomel by Shepherds Bush.

The weather has been rain rain and more rain here.  I would like to get a large garden in so it had better stop soon!

Stitchalong with Sticklounge

Here is part 1 and 2 of the Logo stitchalong I'm doing with the German yahoo group Sticklounge.  I'm using Nina's threads in Hackberry on a linen from my stash.  Naturally I didn't label it so I don't know the color name.

This is actually going to be a large circular design.

Start 13

Start 13 is SAL Romantique by Angie in Argentina.

Start 12

Start 12 is a Janlynn Needlepoint kit of Grapes Crate Label.

Start 11

On to start 11...Quaker Bluebird Sampler.

Start 10

Start 10 is a biggie...Just Nan's Silkwood Manor.

Here's Start 9!

Start 9 is another Shepherd's Bush kit...Far Away.  Just a little sheepie done so far.

Start 8

Here's start 8 for this year... Perky Plum by Periwinkle Promises

And on to Start 7

Next up is John Clayton's Oxford Panorama. A small blue blob at present.

Crazy Challenge Start 6

Start 6 is Just Nan's Evening Star...just a little blog at present.

I don't think the scan really shows the white on white stitching.

UFO progress and a winner of my SB giveaway!

Here's a little progress on my first up UFO-Snowdrop Hill by Victoria Sampler.  It's a fun one!

and now...drumroll please!...the winner of my SB giveaway is

Nikki!

Thanks for entering!

I'm off to email Nikki now..I'll try to get some more starts posted tommorrow!

Keep warm,

Cari

5th start

Next up is my 5th start!

This is an Amy Mitten kit- a band sampler like

those of the seventeenth century.

4th start

Here is my start for day 4 of the challenge. 

This one is Joy in the Journey- another Shepherd's Bush kit.

3rd start of the New Year

Only 2 weeks into the New Year and I find myself behind already!  Here is a horrendous scan of my 3rd start.  Blogger is giving me fits again today so I'll have to make a separate post for each pic I want to show you...

 Gypsy Hearts by Shepherd's Bush.  They are my favorite designers and their kits are a real pleasure to stitch!

My Second Start and First Finish and Giveaway!

Here's my start for Day 2 of the Crazy January Challenge- a little Shepherd's Bush kit.  I finished it already! 

I will be drawing a name for this pattern and the leftover silks on Sunday morning. If you are interested, leave a comment!  If you become a follower of this blog you get an extra chance.

Happy Stitching!

Cari

First up UFO for 2011

Here's the first UFO I'm working on this year.  It's called Snowdrop Hill by the Victoria Sampler.  I'm doing it on a Silkweaver Solo from the stash.

Hope you have a stitchy week!

Cari

First New Start for 2011 and first UFO worked on!

Hello Dear Readers!
Here's the first new project of the year for me...it's Mary Poppins and I'm stitching it with the German Yahoo Group Sticklounge.

The rain has washed all the snow away and the roads are clear.

That was nice because I went with my Dad to take my Uncle Dick to the airport this morning to fly back to Puerto Rico where he lives part of the year.  I'll really miss him a lot but I get to see him again in May.   I see on the weather report that the temperature was 79 there today.  I am a little jealous. I miss the briny smell of the sea!

Blogger is only letting me upload 1 picture at the moment so I'll tell you about my first up UFO in the next post.

Until then,

Cari

I'm about 1/2 done with the first part.