Paisley Passion

Well, I got a note from Genevieve (Orna's helper) saying she could send me some Ultrasuede to finish Squaredance. And since I have nothing better to do (ha, ha!) I started a new project. That is not exactly true. My local EGA is having Deborah Forney teach Paisley Passion on July 9-11 and I have pre-work to do. Hopefully I will get some serious stitching time in soon as I have a lot to do!

I'm an Idiot

Well, I was able to finish all my stitched squares on Squaredance, but I made a huge mistake. I was cutting the ultrasuede that goes between the stitched squares and I did not read the instructions properly. I cut them too big!!! Now I am shy half the ultrasuede. Sigh. I think I will email Orna and see if she has some scraps she could send me. Or if need be, new pieces to cut.

Moral of this story: Always read the directions carefully!

Ukrainian Nyzynka

When I need something to stitch, I bring this along as it is easy to stop and start. I am past the counting part and it is just adding color now.

I even took it camping as it will need to be wished when I am totally done.
This was a workshop class that I took with my local EGA. I believe I am the only person in my guild who has worked on it. Too bad as it is a fun piece.

A Finish and More Promise

I finished this a few weeks ago and gave it to a friend. It is a Mill Hill Bead kit called Hot Stuff. She tried to stitch it herself but said it was too stressful. I found it lots of fun. I am trying to get more done on my Promise of a Mystery. The ladies in my EGA said they wanted more than one stitch this month. My goal is to get June, July and August done. That should keep them busy!!!

Continuing the Squaredance

My piece looks messy, but it is slowly getting finished. I love the color combinations and the layers of stitches.

But I never did get the hand of the Weave Ring. I managed two, but decided to wait on the third one. I have a feeling it will have a different stitch in that square.

Some cool Fabrics

While in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I went to Santa Fe Quilting. It was a wonderful shop with a helpful staff. I highly recommend a stop there if you are in town.
I was mainly looking for fabric by Terrie Mangat, which they did carry. This is Bee's Knees which I bought because my son is a bee keeper. This one compliments it and has the most beautiful flowers on it. I see beads, lots of beads.

This last fabric is Frida's Garden from the Alexander Henry Fabrics Collection. I have no clue what I plan on doing with it, but I had to have it.

Promise of a Mystery-June

I was on vacation and although I stitched while away, I have nothing "great" to show. Maybe I will take a photo of what I did and post it tomorrow.
My EGA is stitching Promise and I need to keep one month ahead. I used a different color family than suggested and I like how it turned out.

The main thing I did on vacation was buy some fabulous fabrics! Now those I should post. Manana.