I Think I am Too Easily Distracted

I have way too much going on, yet I started this bracelet.  It is in very dark colors which is why I placed it on the back of a sheet of paper. (I should have realized that the writing would show through.) I don't think I will finish it because one side I stitched very tightly, while the other is loose.  Since it is herringbone stitch, the second side is correct.  It doesn't bother me to not finish this as I learned a lot.  Maybe I will start another one in the winter.

Theresicas Finished

I think I am done with all the theresicas. They were great fun to add and really made the piece.  Now I need to go through my beads and decide what to add to the center.

Elizabeth's Bodice

We are having another cool and rainy day here so my picture is not the best.  It feels great to see real progress though. 

Adding Theresicas

Pots finished

Theresicas

I finally got all the basketweave done on this piece and started adding the theresicas. I really enjoy stitching them and deciding where to place them.  I showed it to my family to get an opinion and my dh said he really likes this piece.  That surprised me as I thought they wouldn't like the color scheme.  My original plan was to give it to my mom when I was done. Will have to wait and see.

Lots of little pots

Before

After

I have done a little work on Ghost Dancer.  If I counted correctly, I have two more small pots to stitch.  The rest remain empty.  I am anxious to start the next step on this...It made me feel better to see the before and after pictures... I am making progress.

Sashiko: A Pillow Case

I was gone on a long trip and decided to bring this sashiko piece with me.  It was easy to do in the car and I was amazed by how much I got done. 
Pamela, I have never heard of the book that you mentioned.  One that I borrowed from the library is called Shashiko: Easy and Elegant Designs for Decorative Machine Embroidery by Mary Parker.
It lists the names of the different designs which I find interesting. I think this one is called Key Pattern.
I am ready to get back to Elizabeth and Ghost Dancer.

Another Sashiko

This one is called tortoise shell.  I find sashiko very relaxing.  I may have to dig out one of the kits that is in my basement and stitch it as my carry along project.  For some reason none of my (many) Mill Hill Kits are calling to me...