Saturday, January 30, 2010

Ornaments And Updates...

Finished stitching 'Pear Tree' Thursday night. Just plain lazy at photographing & posting. Really enjoyed this second in the series of ornaments by Diane Williams of Little House Needleworks. Had started it over one on linen. That was a major mistake! So, here it is on a miscellaneous piece of 16ct off-white aida.

Yesterday the mailman brought me the third of Diane's ornaments, 'He's A Flake'. Last night I waded through my fabrics to find an appropriate green. I hadn't really wanted to start purchasing more fabrics when I decided to stitch both the LHN Ornament SAL and the Bride's Tree Ornament SAL. So far the only one that looks good is an aida again. I really don't mind stitching on aida, particularly the higher counts. I am also searching for an appropriate chart to stitch for the second Bride's Tree ornament. February's theme is "Heart, true love, love of family".

A little update on my LHN "The Library". It's been a bit ignored while I've stitched ornaments.

Several quilting magazines have arrived in my mailbox lately. I read them, drooling over the new fabrics that have come out and it makes me itch to start a new project. Like cross stitching, I must resist the new while I try to finish my WIPs and UFOs. I envy those with boundless energy and ability.

8 comments:

  1. Great stitching! I say, stitch on what you like and gives you pleasure!

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  2. Lovely finish! The Library looks great.

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  3. Great stitching! I love seeing the LHN designs stitched up. I even ordered one the other day!

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  4. Congrats on finishing the Pear tree ornament. My Library has been a little neglected too of late. I am busting to make a new start too but I am being strong.

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  5. Your ornament looks great! I have this one and the third but haven't done either.

    Your progress on the Library is super.

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  6. your stitchings are incredibly lovely! what a super nice and talented woman you are!

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  7. Your stitching is lovely and I really like the Pear Tree. I'd love to do that one too. I'm definitely going add you to my blogroll.

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  8. I love The Library, it's such agreat project and perfect for those of us who love to read and to stitch.
    Congratulations on finishing your LHN ornament.

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