Update on Beatrix Potter

I haven't worked too much on her this week, but did finish up 2 motifs, so I am half-way to my September goal. I really do enjoy this one and have thought just to work on her until she is finished, ignoring all the other WIPs. If only I didn't have to work.

Some pictures of progress

This is my 3 strands of thread a day project. Amazing what so little can do in a week.



A bit of progress on Ann Grimshaw....



My start on the Village of Hawk Run Hollow.....


And my latest work with my buddy Beatrix Potter....

Tah Dah!

This is the Quaker Black Swan Sampler by Exampler Dames. Glad to get that one finished!

I am so very excited. Yesterday, I was able to purchase the Goode Huswife 1809 Quaker Sampler Chart. I have been trying to find this for about 2 years. I have bid on this on Ebay (and I believe the last one went for $100!), I have pleaded with friends to part with theirs, and bribed a friend to make a copy for me!! (Yeah, I know....but it is out of print like for three years!!! ) Well, I wasn't able to obtain one until yesterday! Now, I haven't seen it yet, nor do I have it in my hot little hands, but at least it is hopeful that I will get it!!

etc.

A bit of progress on Beatrix Potter.

A white envelope!


An order!


A win!



Today's mail lady brought some fun for me. She brought me my order of Vikki Clayton silks, Rebecca Ackworth and a Goode Huswife chart from Ebay!!!

Quaker Diamond Sampler

A Finish!! This was done on 32 ct with DMC, which isn't my thread of choice any longer. This is a design by Hillside Samplings. I do love the design. I used DMC 310 and 422, what the pattern called for. Complications arose when I was off on the second row of one over one and the frogging began. It was difficult to motivate myself to get it finished after that.

Goals for July....progress...and August

Goals for July: Progress

1. Complete the Black Swan Quaker Sampler "almost finished"
2. Complete the Goode Huswife Quaker Marriage Sampler FINISHED!!!
3. Serge linen for HoHRH and VoHRH (yes...I know I have starting stitching both of these....my machine is in the shop and I have been too lazy to get the other one out) FINISHED!!!
4. Finish Hillside Samplings Quaker Alphabet Sampler FINISHED!!!

Not bad!

And now for August goals. A little more ambitious, which may be unrealistic since it is back to school (ugh!)this month.

1. Complete the Black Swan Quaker Sampler
2. 5 motifs on Faith Hope and Charity Sampler
3. 5 motifs on Ann Grimshaw
4. 6 motifs on Beatrix Potter
5. Kit up Village of Hawk Run Hollow and get ready to start in September. Finished!! 8/7/07
6. Finish Sun and Moon Sampler

I think I can accomplish these. Wish me luck!

Ann Grimshaw progress

I stitched for a couple of hours last evening on Ann Grimshaw. I absolutely LOVE stitching this...it is Vikki Clayton silks Indigo Ocean. It is a great color, that carribean blue to green with a deep tone of teal. The silk just sails through the linen too. It is a very large sampler
and I will be stitching for a while on this one. I am not so great with finishing things, so this will be a test. If I love the fibers, the linen and the design, will that keep me motivated to finish???? Stay tuned.

My fair and Square squares...

These are from Deb in Florida. Aren't they great?? I FINALLY was able to take a picture of these. DD broke my camera and the other camera finally arrived yesterday!

Deb even sent me a piece of red silk to help with finishing.....THANK YOU!!!!

One down....

Finished the Quaker Marriage Sampler by Goode Huswife this morning!!! I did it on 32 ct. Linen. I don't know the color, as it has been around awhile, but it is something tea dyed. I used Inky Depths (Vikki Clayton Silks) and it really looks nice. Will post when that camera arrives.

Goals for July....

I know, 24 days too late. I have always set my goals this way. Get part way through something, claim it was a goal all the while. Hey, it's worked so far.

My goals that I will insist I set July 1 for stitching are:
1. Complete the Black Swan Quaker Sampler
2. Complete the Goode Huswife Quaker Marriage Sampler FINISHED!!!
3. Serge linen for HoHRH and VoHRH (yes...I know I have starting stitching both of these....my machine is in the shop and I have been too lazy to get the other one out) FINISHED!!!
4. Finish Hillside Samplings Quaker Alphabet Sampler FINISHED!!!
There....I have 7 more days to get them finished. I have all day Friday to myself. It could happen!!!

No pictures "D"D dropped the camera. Ordered another. Hope it works out. I just figured the other one out, kinda. I am pretty much an idiot with certain electronic things, cameras being one. Any and all suggestions would be welcome. Really.

Must go finish watching "House". He is such a dispicable human being, you gotta love him.

A little more quaker progress...

This is the fourth of 22 motifs in this sampler. I really am enjoying this tremendously. The motifs are quick and all different colors, so those of you who bore easily (me!) can get through one motif without calling it quits!

Got a huge bunch of stash today. Will get the camera out as soon as I can wrestle it from DD #2. I got an order from Needlelove in Singapore and an order from Wyndam Needleworks. Great day. Wish I had time to stitch all the things I have bought over the years.

A little vacation progress.....

This is the third motif for the Faith Hope and Charity sampler. I am in a stitch a long and we are doing one motif a week. Since I had time, I am actually ahead(!). I am usually the one that can't finish anything and is always behind, so fear not, this won't last. I am almost finished the fourth one as well, so look for that one in the uncoming hours....

Had a great vacation...

Tah Dah!

I am the world's worst photographer, but this is completed. TAH DAH!

More stash arriving yesterday.....if you can't stitch...buy stash!

Mail call yesterday

This is a haul from the mail lady yesterday. They are all vikki clayton hand-dyed silks. You can check her out at her web site, hand-dyedfibers.com Her silks are wonderful.

Enjoy!
Karen

Almost completed.....

I just need a final push....somebody...shove me!

More progress...

More progress on my Faith Hope and Charity sampler. Having no TV, kids, internet or phone does make one more productive!!

Thanks for all the lovely compliments on my stitching. Thanks for stopping by and helping to motivate me.

Karen

Serial starter hits again.....

Why oh why does it feel so good to start something new?? It must be a deep psychological issue for sure.

Thanks to everyone visiting and leaving comments. I appreciate it!

Karen

Off for a couple of days to a little cabin in the woods for peace and solitude. Can you say no TV??

Some finished samplers....

Here are two walls in my home. The first is in my great room. THe second is in my dining room. I have completed all the ones on the great room wall, but there are four in the dining room that are family samplers/needlework that were inherited. You can probably pick them out. They are mainly samplers from the 30's and one is dated 1940( probably inherited that procrastination gene from her.....:- )

Enjoy..
Karen

2 more baby steps...

Another hour of work...