Spring Goes to the Basement

But only over Christmas.  There is too much happening to leave it out and I am afraid it may get bumped.  I will work on small projects when I am not to busy.

Winter Woods Finished!

Ta dah!  It is not in the frame yet, but my boys said they would help with that.  It is a gift for my MIL.  The beads really added a lot.

Paisley Stitch and Zip Finished!

I finished this a while ago and I don't think I posted a picture.  I like the Stitch and Zip projects.  Almost done with my last Christmas ornament!

When do I do the Background?

I started this as one of my Crazy January Challenges, but it won't get done in time.  I like it and I love the Needlepoint Silk that came with it, but how do I do the background?  Basketweave?  Something more open?  I am not sure what I will do with it, but  the background will need to get done.

Western Boot

Glad you liked my new photo.  I do want to finish Solar Flare, but it must wait until I get Spring Splendor done!
This little Mill Hill bead kit needs to be turned into an ornament.  I need to back it and add a hanger.  Reminds me of my time in Texas as a college student doing the two-step.
I finish a lot of these little Mill Hill bead kits.  Maybe I should make a dent in my stash and just work on them for 2013....I think I would get bored.

Snowflake needs Beads

This little Mill Hill ornament just needs beads.  I wonder how many Crazy January Challenge pieces I have left?  This is one and it needs to be done soon so I can hang it on my tree.  I am fighting the urge to frame up a new piece.  I have all those pieces started in my basement and things that need to get done, yet I want to do something 'different.'

Needs Beads

It has been over a month since I posted a picture of  Winter Woods.  It still needs the white floss and then the beads.  I will get this done for Christmas! Thanks for all the comments on Heart of Elizabeth.  I hope to get back to it soon.  It needs the jewelry that Elizabeth I wor.  A girl needs her bling!

Goldwork Leaf

 Well, I  was able to pull half the threads to the other side before I had to quit.  Hopefully the other half will get done tonight.  It is not perfect and I see at least one that I may redo, but it will be ok.  I am learning.  I do not need to be perfect.  I need to enjoy the process.  If I don't repeat these things often, Spring Splendor would be flung across the room and then placed in the local EGA garage sale!!!

Progress on the Blackwork

 I thought you would like to see what a difference a few stitches make when doing blackwork.  The top photo has a little difference between the right and left sides, but look at this next photo:

The additional stitching really adds dimension in my opinion.  Hope you were able to purchase something at Gay Ann's E-Week Sale.  I think it is still going on...No affiliation.  Just a satisfied customer.  Yes, I had to get Echoes of Elizabeth!

Gay Ann Rogers' E-Week Sale

E-Week is here!  I LOVE the Echoes of Elizabeth sampler.  If you have never stitched a Gay Ann piece, I can highly recommend her charts.  They are excellent.  Here is the link Gay Ann Rogers 
I have done a little more on my Heart, but have yet to start the ruffle.  Tonight, maybe?

Gay Ann's Challenge

Gay An Rogers is getting ready for her E-Week sale.  She asked if people would "stitch for her" as she was unable to put a needle to canvas.  I took some time last night and finished the other side of the bodice/sleeve.  It needs another layer of blackwork which I may do tonight.  I hope to take some time and work on my quilt today too.  It is raining and therefore a little too dark to pull out Spring Splendor.  But I hope to post a picture of my progress on it next week.

A Little Bit of Blackwork

This has another layer of blackwork to add dimension.  I am not a big fan of blackwork, but this has a great effect on the "sleeves".  I really look forward to doing the ruffle.  Hopefully I will get some work done on Spring Splendor this evening.

The Beginnings of a Leaf

I have finished one section of a leaf, but had to quit putting my gold threads under because I was getting tired last night.  I will try to finish up tonight so I can start on the other side.  It is not perfect, but I am satisfied with how it looks.

More ripping than Stitching

First, thanks for the comments on Spring Splendor.  I hope to take some pictures and post my progress tomorrow. 
I did not make much progress on Winter Woods.  I have ripped the lower left corner twice because I miscounted.  Yes, it would make a difference.  I have to redo it as I made my crosses go in the wrong direction.  Sigh.  I think I need new glasses for these old eyes.  And better lighting.

Some Spring for your Fall

This first picture is of all of Spring Splendor.  It is so that I can see any progress I have made-not much...

I have started the couching on the tulip leaf.  I have enjoyed what I have stitched so far, but our fearless leader, Dorothy, warned that this part gets tedious.  I like it better than laying the silk.  My goal is to work on Spring Splendor when I have to take my kids to church for Christmas program rehearsal.  (Yes, it starts in October.)  I do not help with the production itself and hope to use the hours at church wisely.

A Little Sparkle

I have started on the plaited stitch on my heart.  I need to add more tent stitch, but wanted to put in a little more bling.  For those of you who like Gay Ann's pieces, her annual E-Week sale is coming this month.  I will try to post the dates when I remember to look them up!  Or you can just pop over to her website and check it out yourself!  Gay Ann Rogers

Heart of Elizabeth-Gay Ann Rogers

Gay Ann challenged us to start our Elizabeth pieces, but I can not start a new piece.  But Heart is framed up so I will start stitching 12 a day on it.  Not very exciting right now, but I think it will pick up soon.

Winter Woods-Sept 24

Not much progress, but I hope to show some new projects soon.  Hope springs eternal

Winter Woods-September

All stitching has come to a complete stop here.  Why?  My kitchen is being redone and it is canning season.  Pears, apples, tomatoes and peppers are all ripe and ready to put up.  Since I don't have a sink, I am dehydrating everything possible.  Hopefully the kitchen will be done soon and I can resume stitching. 

Winter Woods-This Month

It has been almost a month since I posted a picture of Winter Woods.  I try to stitch a little every day on it, but it is hit ans miss.
Garden Path is almost done although I have been warned that finishing the edges isn't tons of fun.  But I am too close to quit now!
I saw another Spring Splendor in progress.  It is so beautiful!  I hope to be able to stitch on mine this evening while I wait for ds at church.