And, still more beads

Another 2 hours spent beading, and this time was the colours, so that made a change. Really struggling to fit a lot in, so I just stitch on what will fit. All this beading is really making me want to get back to Mystery IX, which I think can probably now be called a UFO, as there has only been a few stitches added this year, and we're nearly into October. Chat soon.

And................

............you guessed it, yet more beads. This is Day 22, and I think it was a couple of hours beading. Today is Day 23, but not sure how much I'll get done tonight. I've still not put any coloured beads on yet, just pearl and silver, but I am now well through packet no.3 of the pearls, and wondering if there will be enough. Anyway, I'll only find out if I keep going.

And.....more beads!

Well, I managed to get another 3 hours of beading in last night, with a few cross stitches included too. I've now used two full packets of the pearls except for 5 beads, but still have another packet to go at. I hope to get some more beads on tonight, and I think that will include some other colours for a change. I'm really enjoying this. I've not added any of the large beads yet, as I don't want to get my thread caught on them, so they'll be added at the end, but I am itching to see what they look like.

Flowers in her hair

Well, OK it's beads in her hair, but this is the result of a little beading on Day 20, I hope to add more tonight.

A new start

This is my new start, as you can see I didn't get very far. I didn't stitch for very long, but look forward to next week. I am doing this as a SAL on Monday nights with Rene, Kelly and some others. Although Rene and Kelly had already started before I joined them.

There was no stitching done last night either, as I went out, but hope to get some done tonight. I think it will be more beading.

Day 19

Beads at last. I thoroughly enjoyed adding some beads, this is 4 hours worth of beading, and lots more to add yet. There is more than 1 packet of Mill Hill beads on here at the moment, but many more to go. I think I've missed off 3 beads, as they just wouldn't fit on, just not enough space. I found the same problem when I stitched Shimmering Mermaid.
Just wondering if there is anyone who still doesn't know who she is yet? As I've not revealed her name, as a couple of people said they were just enjoying not knowing.
I'd love to stitch more on her, but tonight I'm starting a SAL, so I'll be starting on Just Nan's Lady Scarlet's Journey. Looking forward to a new start, but it's to be stitched on Sunday's only.
Today I've made up my Grateful Heart exchange piece, I was doing it last weekend but dd claimed the sewing machine. Anyway I'm pleased how it turned out, so hope it gets to its destination quickly, and the recipient likes it.

Another Finish

I've always liked this ornament, but don't really think it's christmassy, do you? I thought I'd finish it as an ornament with a pocket on the bag, maybe for lavender and hang it in the wardrobe. What do you think?

New finish

I've not stitched for 3 days, as I've been too ill, so I still haven't added any beads to my main wip, however I did stitch my Grateful hearts exchange piece at the end of last week. But I can't show it yet, you'll have to wait until it reaches the recipient. In my search for a pattern I came across this, so I just had to stitch it for me. It's 'Where the heart is' by The Drawn Thread. The recommende fabric is 40ct but I stitched it on 28ct, I didn't have any 40ct, and I liked the colour of this fabric with the threads. The fabric is cream blush Juliana. I don't know what this looks like on your monitor, but it's nothing like the real thing on mine. I'm going to try and make a tuck pillow, with a heart shaped aperture for it, so wish me luck. That's all for now, tomorrow I'll be returning to work, so hopefully I may get some beads on the wip at the weekend.

She's back

Day 16 update pic
Day 17 update pic
Day 18 update pic

I will definitely be putting beads on this week before I have to change to a bigger frame. As you can tell I've not stitched on her everyday, and will probably be taking another short break from her in the next few days.

What's the Buzz exchange from me

Well, I saw that Chris had received the exchange last week, so I thought I'd share some pictures. As usual, it took me a long time to decide on which pattern to use, and then I came across this one. I've had this for a while, and always intended stitching it for myself. It's by Jo Verso, and I found it in an old magazine. I enjoyed stitching it so much, I stitched it a second time for myself. I hope Chris liked it. As you can see I made them in to pinkeeps. I used Caron Watercolour threads to make the cord around the edge, and mine has a slightly darker shade of green for the cord, as that went better with the colour of the pins I used on mine. The fabric is by Polstitches.

I know I've been quite in the last week, but I have been stitching, I stitched and made up a Christmas ornament for a friend. I've not decided whether to put it on my blog yet, as I'm not sure whether my friend reads it, and I don't want to spoil the surprise. It's by Elizabeth's Designs, and was in 2001 JCS Christmas ornament mag.

New York here I come

You Belong in New York City

You're the energetic, ambitious type.And only NYC is fast enough for you.Maybe you'll set yourself up with a killer careerOr simply take in all the city has to offer.

What City Do You Belong In?

What's the Buzz exchange

Here's some pictures of the wonderful exchange I received from Marie in the SBEBB 'What's the Buzz' exchange. The design had to include a Bee. This design is The Beehive by First Love Designs. Marie made this wonderful Floss Caddy, which is made up beautifully, if you look carefully, you can see how she embroidered along the top edge of the inside pocket with the sewing machine. Marie obviously has a wonderful sewing machine. Marie also included some wonderful gifts. I received a chart/charm - Beehive Welcome, some fabric the same as she used for finishing, hand painted Bee buttons, two skeins of WDW, a spool of ribbon, a tube of Honees (sweets), and The Vermont Beekeepers Cookbook, which has some wonderful recipes in it for everything including Honey Hand Cream, which I can't wait to try. Thank you Marie.

For those of you who are awaiting a further update pic on you know who, I apologise, I have not been stitching, although did put 6 stitches in her last night, but didn't think that warranted an update pic, but please keep watching, there'll be more soon.

Mini band sampler

No update pic today, I just didn't stitch at all yesterday. I spent way too much time browsing on Ebay, and for someone on the stash wagon that was not a good idea. Guess what? I fell off. And well and truly fell off. Sorry, to those I was on it with. It's just I was really, really fed up. I got some charts, but they're all smallish, and some fabric.
Anyway, this small sampler I stitched recently, I think it was last month, and today I finally made a tassel and attached it to a hanger. The design is by Liberty Street Designs, and I found this small cut of fabric band amongst my stash, which matched perfectly. However, when I'd finished it I realised I'd stitched on the wrong side of the band. With all those eyelets, and beads on it, I thought best not to frog it. I'm still happy with it, at least it will be unique. The hanger I bought for another bellpull I finished earlier this year, but when it arrived it just looked far too small, but seemed perfect for this.
And to Anonymous - thanks for leaving a message on my blog, and asking me to contact you, unfortunately as you're anonymous I can't do it, I have no idea who you are, and don't think I belong MSCSG, but would love to know why my blog was on there.

Day 15

And still she grows. I was a bit fed up yesterday, and picked this up and put it down a couple of times, but managed to get some more stitches done. I'm looking forward to the end, although I know it's a long way off. I'm hoping not to get too distracted. It's just that everyone keeps posting some really nice pictures.

I'm hoping to get my wish list up soon, but I just don't know where to start, as I have fare too many likes! I desperately need to destash too.

Day 14

Well, yesterday was a Bank Holiday here in the UK, so I made some time for stitching. And as you can see, I've made great progress. Although I still haven't added any beads.

Day 13

Well, can you believe I'm already into Week 3. Anyway here she is after night 13, not much progress last night. But I've made up for it today, so don't forget to check back tomorrow night to see how much more I've got done.

Thanks for all your comments, and there'll definately be beads on it soon.

Day 12 update pic

Day 12 and still growing. I'm still enjoying this, and glad I started on it. I don't have a lot to say, as the more time I'm on here, the less time I have for stitching.

I've had a lovely day out today. We went to Duncombe Park at Helmsley, then walked around Helmsley, and then to Wolds Way Lavender before heading home. And here in Yorkshire the sun has appeared, and we've had another Summers day.

Day 11 update

There seems a lot more colour in this picture, maybe it's because the sun was out. We had a summers day here, for a change.

Day 9 and Day 10

Well, here's more progress pics. Now on Tuesday night I was home from work two hours later than usual, so I had no time for stitching.

Wednesday night, I was able to find a little time for stitching.

I should add that although these pics are small, they are clickable to huge!







And this is the progress after Thursday night, I was really tired so I didn't do much. Although, I am amazed by the progress you see by taking daily photo's, it really spurs me on.

I now have 10 days off work, so hope to find time for stitching, although I have lots of things I want to do, I hope to have free time on the evenings for stitching. I would love to be able to get some beads on this.

Day 8

Well this is the progress after last nights stitching. Some of you may have noticed that I'm a day out, and really we should be on Day 9. Well that is because on Sunday, I went out for the day, I went to Whitby Museum to have a look at their antique samplers. They have lots that are not on display, and we went for a private viewing of the one's not on display, and they have many. It took up most of the day, by the time I got home, I was too tired for any stitching. So this is progress after Day 8 of stitching, if that helps. LOL

And for those who have asked, I'm stitching on 32 ct Linen, in a gorgeous pale aqua, I wish you could see the colour. I'm not sure of it's official name/colour as I bought the pattern on Ebay, and although it wasn't a kit, it came with the fabric, kreiniks and beads. I just added the DMC. I debated about cutting the fabric as it has a very generous allowance on each side, but I've left if complete.