Epiphany about my Houses of Hawk Run Hollow

Last night I went to my embroiderer's guild, and a lady there was working on Shores of Hawk Run Hollow. She was working it on 32ct. mushroom lugana with 2 strands of DMC. It was outragiously beautiful!!!I felt inspired to pull Houses out again when I got home, and when I did my heart sank. I realized why I have been working this so slowly and why it is not a satisfying stitch. I have been working it on 40ct. with 1 strand of silk. The coverage is really skimpy, and the fabric shows through. It looks awful. It does not have that graphic folky look like it should. I never realized it until I saw how beautiful hers was. Man!

What to do!

Do I start completely over? I only have 4 1/2 houses done, so it is not an unthinkable idea. Actually I have already decided that I AM going to start over.

Do I use 2 strands of the Soie D'Alger I have been using, and then replenish when I run out? Clearly I will not have enough for 2 strands, so this is going to be an issue. Or should I switch to good ole DMC. I can always use the silk somewhere else.I am definitely goin to stitch Shores and Village at some point, and after seeing hers in DMC, I think it looks beautiful. Hmmmm.

New Pattern!

Colonial Revival!

Model stitched on 32ct. Antique White Belfast Linen over 2 threads with 2 strands of DMC cotton floss.
Stitch count: 111w X 128h
Approximate size: 6 7/8"w X 8"h
Fabric cut: 15" X 16"

Angeline made an Etsy treasury!!Woot!

How exciting!!


Click here to see the treasury on Etsy:
"Faces" Treasury

New Release~1808 Pinkeep Trio

The Chart is ready to go! Please visit my website to order!

My new website and New Chart!

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I know I have been quiet on this blog lately-I apologize!! I have had life going 90 miles an hour lately!
I was in Washington DC when I got the sad news that my father-in-law passed away, that was a week ago last Friday. So we had the whole unpleasant task of funeral arrangements which fell heavily, but not solely, to my husband. We had a beautiful service on Monday.
At the same time I have been trying to meet some deadlines, get some model stitching done, and finally get my website completed and open for business! Yay! I am so happy to have a home on the web again! Please come take a look and see what you think! There are even some patterns on sale, and within the next week a new cross stitch chart!

Here is my new chart!(click on pic for a great close-up!)
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1808 Pinkeep Trio
Cross stitch and satin stitch on 40Ct. Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens
DMC floss

Scattergories

If you play leave a link in the comments so I can go and look at your answers!

Rules: IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS! USE THE 1ST LETTER OF YOUR NAME TO ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THEY HAVE TO BE REAL PLACES, NAMES, OR THINGS--NOTHING MADE UP! TRY TO USE DIFFERENT ANSWERS IF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU HAD THE SAME 1ST INITIAL. YOU CAN'T USE YOUR NAME FOR THE BOY/GIRL NAME QUESTION.

Have Fun!!

1. What is your name: Annie
2. A 4 Letter Word: Able
3. A Boys Name: Andy
4. A Girls Name: Amy
5. An Occupation: Artist
6. A Color: Auburn
7. Something you wear: Anklet
8. A Beverage: Apple juice
9. A Food: Apricot
10. Something found in the bathroom:
11. A place: Air Freshener
12. A Reason for being late: Absent minded
13. Something you shout: Aaaagh!!

Tagged

I have been tagged by the very talented doll artist, Jenny, of Wonders of Whimsy. Thank you Jenny!
I am to list 5 things that keep my mind healthy and my life balanced. Well, I hate to really do that because people usually get so offended by religion, especially orthodox religion. But my faith is the thing that keeps me balanced. I won't go into my daily norms of the faith, I will just say that I make a sincere effort to keep God at the center of my life throughout the day. It is not easy, and very often I fail, but I get up and try again every single day!
I am not going to tag anyone, if you would like to play along please just send me a reply and I would love to go and read your answer. Happy day everyone!!~Annie
Here is my progress on Sharon Cohen's "Her Majesty's Glove":