C'est Fini!

Howdy to my faithful blogging buds!It certainly has been a most hectic week, but I am proud to announce I finally have put in the last stitches on 'This Is The Day' by Hands To Work! Without further ado, here it is!

Hands To Work 'This Is The Day'
JCS Jan/Feb 2009 Issue
32 Count R&R Reproductions French Vanilla
Converted Fibers, Crescent Colours, GAST and Weeks




I have been busy putting my new office to rights, course that also entails going through my two stash closets...and you know the time that takes, cuz there is so much to look at, plan and drool over! But I am making headway! Also had stitchey company last weekend, and that was great, great fun, as always!My friend Mary was a great help with my new fiber wall in the shop! We now have NPI Silks at Only One Ewe and they have been flying out the door almost as fast as I can get more ordered! Be watching though, since I will be adding a introductory sale on these on the website very soon!

Also lost my phone line, due to the mower running over it, so I was without phone AND internet for several days...NOT fun, but I did get other things done, maybe I needed that break! Took me awhile to get caught up on your blog posts, but think I finally have!

My stitching plans are to pull out Seven Days of Creation from Plum Street Samplers. I converted this sampler to overdyed fibers, I wanted the lettering, specifically to have some variegation, so far I am loving it! I will share a progress pic in just a few days, so come back soon! OH and another small finish that I have to take pics of yet!Of course I can't wait to start another couple of things, more about that later!

Thank you in advance for your wonderful and kind comments, I read them and always am blessed by what you have said, yes YOU!:)

This Is The Day That The Lord Hath Made, Rejoice and Be Glad In It! Here is hoping that your days are blessed with your families and friendships!!

Happy Easter, Blog Friends!

Catch-Up and Nostalgic Shares!

I realized this morning, that it has been over a week, since I last posted, and I had promised myself to at least update once a week, if not twice! I also decided that since all I have been sharing is my SLOW progress on This Is The Day, that I would pull a couple of very old wips that really, really do need my attention. At least once of these days!

We have a wrap-around weekend with warmer temps turning to bitter cold, at least this time of year! Today the sun is shining, after a Sunday or monsoon rain and hail. Here is a pic of the backyard deck, that I snapped with the hail covering. I should have waited for it to stop, cause the deck was virtually covered, before it turned to all rain:


As promised here are a couple of WIPS that do need my attention:

Moira Blackburn's Time and Season Sampler
32 Ct Antique Ivory Belfast
DMC as charted
I don't know what it is with this project, that I started years ago, and have made little attempts at working on. I know it is a large one, but not that large. I am thinking of dying the whole thing when I get it done? Am I crazy? Of course, I am, but has anyone ever dyed a finished project? And if so, how did it turn out? I know that I am safe on the fabric and fibers not being hand-dyed, I would appreciate your thoughts, cause I would definitely love it better, if I could make it more primitive!! Considering the time I started it, is why I didn't dare go with anything but what was charted by the designer. But today, I would have definitely used silks or overdyeds on an overdyed linen...may have even changed the color palette. Sorry the red-checkered tablecloth is showing through in this pic!

Here is another one, that I really need to get back to and as soon as This Is The Day is finished, I am going to! I did change the fibers to Belle Soie Silks, instead of the charted DMC.

Mary Garry's Sewing Cabin Mariette Swift
32 Ct Sheep's Straw by R&R
Belle Soie Silk Conversion

And I promise this is the LAST share I will bore you with, for This Is The Day, until it is finished!!

Hands To Work This Is The Day
32 Ct French Vanilla by R&R
My Own Conversion to a Different Palette, all Overdyed Fibers.
I love, love everything about this sampler, and have truly enjoyed each and every stitch so far, BUT that background behind the alphabet is SO daunting, I am not at all good at mindless stitching, takes forever!! I hope to finish this week, wish me luck!

Thank you all that have been praying for my daughter! She is out of the hospital and at home, unable to work. She has a doctor's visit tomorrow, hopefully they can shed some light on things. Appreciate your continued good thoughts and prayers!

Thanks for visiting, you truly all have given me inspiration and encouragement with your lovely and kind comments! Thanks in advance!!

Happy Easter Blessings to You And Yours, if I don't post again until after the weekend!

Jan

Monday Meanderings...

Time has certainly gotten away from me, can't believe last week zoomed and this weekend did as well! Had an enjoyable time though, went to my daughter's for dinner. She tried Lasagna for the first time and got rave reviews! Who would have thunk that this girl could cook, and enjoy it too???? Will wonders ever cease??? My contribution was homemade cherry and blackberry pies. You would think that Christmas had happened, that bunch should loves my pies!! Makes it worth the extra efforts!! Got home early evening, and DS came over to help me move my heavy desk, puter and files to the new office. It feels really weird to be visiting with you all, in a new room! Don't worry, as soon as I get it looking decent, I will share some pics! Lots to do this week, so it might be awhile!

I started a new project yesterday, yeah right, like I needed another project, to join the mountain of others I have...but what the heck! It is Sarah Salter by Sheepish Designs. Of course, I had to play with the colors and change them. I found the prettiest cut of 36 ct R&R Liberty Gathering Grey in my stash, and thought it would be great for this project, particularing because I did change the palette, somewhat! Pictured below is my meager beginning with the silks that I chose, Belle Soies...needless to say, with the lateness of the hour, I didn't accomplish much, but a start is a start, right? I plan on this being my Sunday project!!




Also an update of my This Is The Day! Haven't had much time with it, but every little stitch counts, especially when I am working on that fill! GRIEF


These actually show more the color of linen!

On another note, my pregnant daughter, Ashley has been ill. More then likely she has another dreadful kidney stone. Two years ago, she had one lodged in her kidney, and it took two surgeries to get it removed. But because she is in her 6th month of pregnancy, they can't do anything. Would appreciate your prayers and good thoughts, that she able to pass it on her own and soon!

Thanks for visiting and for all of your lovely commments, I look so forward to them and they are very much appreciated!

Have a wonderful and beautiful SPRING week in your area!