Stitcher's Barbell

 As much as I want to finish a motif on Dawn to Dusk, I need to get a sample done so I can teach this on Saturday.

I made one years ago but the beads are falling off. Time for a new one!

IHSW-July 2024

 IHSW was last weekend.

Here is where I started:

Dawn to Dusk 

No Time Like the Present 

And here's my stopping point:

Making progress.

Outline is Almost Done

 I had fun stitching with some friends on Zoom. I should be done with the outlines soon and can start the motifs. Cannot wait!

Working on July

 

I'm really enjoying this piece.

Silver Section Done

 I got one more layer done on the brocade.

Avlea-Baltic Easter Basket Cover

 

Not the best photo but I have a good start on this project.

A Finish

 So I can start something new!

Dawn to Dusk Brocade

This is the back of my Dawn to Dusk. So close to a finish on the brocade.
 

TUSAL July 2024

 It's been awhile since I posted my orts. But here are my containers.

Modern Folk Embroidery June

 I'm still behind on this piece. But I am making progress!

And here is my calendar for June.

Stitched Stories

 

I started this a few weeks ago. I love stitching on it while in the car or at my mother in law's house. I even have an idea on how to finish it.

Busy!

 I thought I would get all the silver done on the Dawn to Dusk brocade. Ha!

But I am halfway through!

IHSW June 2024-Start

 What will I stitch this weekend?

Working on June

 I am making progress on MFE, No Time Like the Present SAL. 

Fully Finished

 

Since this is done, can I start a new project?

A Finish!

 

I received some advice and help from a guild member. Now to fully finish it into an eyeglass case.

Dorset button Project

 Well, I'm close to a finish on this but I don't think I like the center of this large button.

Choices, choices 

Plans for June

 I managed to get one more layer done on Dawn to Dusk. I hope to get the next layer done in June.

I have started the May assignment on MFE. Hopefully I can get it done in June.

I also hope to finish my wool eyeglass case and get some more work done on my HAED. We will see.

Calendar for April and May 2024

 

Frustrations

 I had to spend a day at the hospital waiting with a family member. It was relatively routine and I knew it would be 6+ hours so I brought stitching. I started a new project called Sacred by Teresa Kogut:

But to me the colors were too brown so I pulled out my Mill Hill project Stalked:

I discovered that they had not packed all the beads into my kit. Sigh. Hopefully I can finish this another day. I do have extra beads in the basement.

Making a Heart

 

It's so hard to get a good photo of how sparkly this is. I'm making this one for myself.

Lesson One is Done (kinda)

 

I need to bury some threads but I'm ready to start Lesson 2 on my Cabinet of Curiosity.

One Layer Done

 I am finished with the first layer on the brocade for Dawn to Dusk.

IHSW May 2024-End of Weekend

 Well, I was able to make progress on several things. 

The 17th Century Whitework Sampler has a mistake that I will take care of next time I work on it.

April is done on No Time Like the Present 

And I did some needle lace for my Cabinet of Curiosity 

IHSW May 2024

 Well, I have been a fairly monogamous stitcher for the month of May. Which is why those two pockets got stitched! Here are my photos of things I think I will work on this weekend, although I may just stick with one....

None are close to a finish so it is hard to decide what to stitch.

Gifted Gorgoeusness May 2024

 Gifted Gorgeousness is the brain child of the lovely Jo at     Serendipitous Stitching       . Here is her description of this fun SAL:

Bssically anything connected to the word "gift" is allowed, whether it was a gift TO you or is a gift FROM you.

This was sent to me by my son:

 Actually, the package was addressed to my husband and he said both sets belonged to him. I contacted my son and he said one pair was for me. I'm super excited as I know I need them when I work on embroidery or try to finish a project. Thank you son for a wonderful Mother's Day gift!

And I Finished!

I finally looked up the fabric; it is A Little Sassy by 

Bestitchme . I need to finish this project, hopefully before the next Tudor Rose Sampler Guild meeting.

Working on the Pocket

 

I'm enjoying this project but feel like I should stop and work on one of my big projects. What do you think?

A Finish!

 

Wool pocket by The Woolen Needle.

Progress on my Pocket

 I'm not going to be done in time for the meeting tonight, but hopefully it will get done this week.

May WIPs

 I think I need a placeholder for all the WIPs I hope to work on in May.

Mary Ann Bickerton's Tudor Rose Pocket:

Yes, my cat missed me while I was gone.