Monday, August 13, 2007

Angel of Spring start


I can't believe I found a piece of Twilight Blue linen at Hobby Lobby in their needlework clearance section! It was the right size and on sale! So unexpectedly I was able to begin this weekend. All I have done so far doesn't look like much, but I am encouraged!I will be so happy if I can get this done in time for Christmas, which actually means November, so I have time to get it framed.

Friday, August 10, 2007

Angel of Spring


I won the Angel of Spring chart on ebay for $1.04! I received it yesterday-I got it in like 2 days! Wow! I wish some of the ONS I order from were that quick! I want to stitch this for my mom for Christmas. I know she would be blown away. This is exactly her style, she is an angel collector and her house is decorated in victorian colors. Its perfect for her. Its a huge stitch for me, 230 by 270. I don't think I've ever finished anything that big before. I would have to put everything aside and keep it as my focus piece to get it done in time, but I know she would really love it. Also, time is of the essence. Although she is in good health, she is going to be 82 this year, so ya never know.
It is stitched on 32 ct. twilight blue linen. There are 35 floss colors and 5 different colors of beads. So now I'm off to ebay to bid on some linen, I have a seller bookmarked who sell the twilight blue.

Monday, August 6, 2007

Tell me about yourself!

  1. Where is your Cellphone? - pocket
  2. Relationship? - married
  3. Your Hair? - blonde
  4. Work? - artist
  5. Your sister? - Em
  6. Your favorite thing? - beach
  7. Your dream last night? - Harry Potter
  8. Your favorite drink? - coffee
  9. Your dream car? - cruiser
  10. The room you’re in? - studio
  11. Your shoes? - berkies
  12. Your fears? - health
  13. What do you want to be in 10 years? -thinner
  14. Who did you hang out with this weekend? - daughter
  15. What are you not good at? -cooking
  16. Muffin? - banana
  17. One of your wish list items? - ipod
  18. Where you grew up? - Chicago
  19. Last thing you did? - paint
  20. What are you wearing? - yellow
  21. What aren’t you wearing? - socks
  22. Your pet? - cats
  23. Your computer? - dell
  24. Your life? - chaotic
  25. Your mood? - stressed
  26. Missing? - nature
  27. What are you thinking about right now? - deadlines
  28. Your car? - Windstar
  29. Your kitchen? - country
  30. Your summer? - hectic
  31. Your favorite color? - blue
  32. Last time you laughed? - today
  33. Last time you cried? - Feb.11,2006
  34. School? - nah!
  35. Love? - yes!

A little more Fairy Flora


I got a little bit of time over the weekend to work on Fairy Flora. Wish I could work on it some more, but I have so much work to do at present. Ah well, I'm happy with what I've gotten done so far.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

More stashing!


I don't know why! I am overwhelmed right now by deadlines and back to school duties(already!). Isabel has started cheerleading for the fall which is 3 nights a week, so at least there is lots of stitching time.
I have recently purchased some Lavender and Lace charts from ebay, and got just a few more stitches in on Fairy Flora last night. Here are the charts I purchased. The top is called Emma's Garden, and the next is Nantucket Rose.




I am thinking of doing Angel of Spring for my mother-who's decor is really victorian. This design would fit into her decor so well and I know she would absolutely love it! OK, I've talked myself into it! Ha! Ha!

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Scary News~Minnesota bridge collapse

My sister called this morning to tell me she and her family are OK. They live in Minneapolis and cross the 35W bridge every day. I had not heard what happened as I was so busy yesterday I didn't even turn on the news, so I didn't even know what she was talking about. This is probably good, or I would have been very worried.
I have since watched the coverage and I am so shocked! I cannot believe only 4 are dead, and it seems obvious to me they will be pulling more dead bodies out of the river. My BIL said he was wondering about the construction only last week because they had stripped off ALL layers of concrete on the bridge and were all the way down to the platform. Not that he had ever envisioned anything like this, but he did think it was weird. Could it have weakened the bridge? I don't know.
I had to turn the coverage off, as I am a sensitive person and it was really getting to me. It is just so horrible!All the people of the twin cities are in my prayers...

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Scissors Fobs at Etsy!



I have had lots of fun lately making scissors fobs! I started with a few leftover charms from Isabel's Vacation Bible School, where they made little fobs to hang from their backpacks. Next thing I know I'm in the bead section at the craft store and adding lots of pretty little beads to my collection! I have a few for sale at Etsy, take a look if you are interested! I have lots more coming cuz this is almost as addicting as cross stitch!!