Monday, June 8, 2015

Angel of Cross Stitch

The first (alphabetically) of my 30+ Stitch Maynia pieces was back in the hoop yesterday! I was excited to get to work on Angel of Cross Stitch by Joan Elliott again.


The last time I worked on her, I didn't get very far in my start. I made a goal to try to finish all the white in her skirt on the page I was working on, since it would give a good guide for the skirt details and moving beyond it, and I succeeded! Here is where I stopped yesterday:


Yay! It's very difficult to tell in this picture, but I'm doing this on 28 Jobelan in Seafoam from Hand Dyed Fabrics By Stephanie, which is a beautiful, subtle green color which is just lovely. It's just hard to capture it in a picture!

Until next time!
~Katy

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Angel of Compassion

Just a quick post today! I worked on the very Kreinik filled (over 40K stitches of it in the piece!) Angel of Compassion by Selina Fenech for Heaven and Earth Designs.


I love this piece, I think it's beautiful, but I could not get into it yesterday. I think the next time it comes up in the rotation, I'll need to do something other than the Krienik. But here is where I stopped yesterday:

Any progress is progress, right?

Until next time!
~Katy

Saturday, June 6, 2015

American Flag Quilt Sampler

This is what happens when you inadvertently schedule your post for 8 PM rather than 8 AM! Ooops!

Yesterday I got to work on the American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor!


I finished the Massachusetts square yesterday. I really like this piece because each square feels like a mini finish!

I may regret not doing the blue around it before putting it away yesterday, but I wasn't feeling the big block of colors there. I will take care of it next time.

Here is the full piece to date:


Until next time!
~Katy

Friday, June 5, 2015

All Things Noah

Wow, I'm back to the top of the rotation at last! I know I may have skipped a few a the end between working on the OUAT Sampler in April and all my Stitch Maynia starts, but I couldn't remember where I left off so starting at the beginning again seemed best!

All Things Noah by Dimensions was on tap for yesterday.


And here is where I got to yesterday:


I really wanted to try to finish this piece yesterday but I had a bit too much to do versus what I remembered having. One more good day on this though, two at absolute most, and I should have it done! We'll see what happens when it's next up on the rotation!

Until next time!
~Katy

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Walking Through The Stars Zodiac Sampler - Gemini Complete

Gemini is finished!


The picture isn't that great, but it was late when I took it! I'm doing this on 32 Belfast in Black Magic from Under The Sea Fabrics using all flosses and silks from Mo's Sale except for white and black. Here is the completed piece at this point:


I really love this piece, it just gets more awesome with each installment! Now, as with the past installments, this section came with information all about Gemini, which happens to be my sign.

Gemini – May 21 – June 20

Gemini is the Latin translation of the Greek Didymoi, "the Twins"

Gemini has an abundance of intellectual energy. This energy must be expressed and they seldom suffer in silence. Gemini is charming and life is more interesting and beautiful with them around.

Gemini can make quick changes in any aspect of life. They cannot bear to be bored.

Gemini has many sides, making them great company, rarely boring. They're social creatures, and stay current on the most interesting gossip, cultural events, new restaurants and shows. They're deft communicators and social observers. Many end up in journalism, as bloggers, and in fields where schmoozing is in the job description, like sales, promotion, politics.

At the extreme edges, Gemini is duplicitous, unreliable and unable to commit to one thing and do it well.

Gemini thrives on collecting bits and pieces, and rearranging it all into new forms. They're mischievous, and have a childlike side. Moods can be erratic, making it hard to find discipline or a singular focus. Gemini loves to have lots of friends, and likes the familiarity &of the neighborhood (shops, cafes, passersby).

Constellation: Gemini, the Twins

Element: Air

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Stone: Citrine

Metal: Quicksilver

Phrase: "I think"

Colors: yellow and sky blue, kaleidoscopic, stripe or spotted, swirls

Animals: birds, especially talking parrots, swallows, magpies, mockingbirds, sparrows. Trickster creatures like monkeys, weasels or hyenas. Buzzing insects, grasshoppers, ladybugs, butterflies

Birth Flower: Lavender and Lily of the Valley flowers. Lavender is a heavenly scented flower that spreads rapidly and can overtake a garden. It attracts butterflies but repels pesky ants. Like lavender, Geminis can be all over the place, being pulled in a hundred different directions. Luckily, you can multitask, which makes you very productive and creative. As lavender attracts butterflies, the Gemini attracts people who find him/her fun-loving, full of life and clever. Geminis make great friends and companions.

Additional options are: Maiden hair ferns, Orchids, Chrysanthemums, Lilacs and Azaleas.

I thought it was pretty accurate! What do you think?

Until next time!
~Katy