Mrs MBK's 2015 Stitching Year! 28/12/15

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Here is a shiny new thread for my 2015 stitching! As some of you know, this year I have set myself a little challenge which I have codenamed Operation Threadporn. The idea being that I use as many of my hand dyed silks, cottons and perles in my projects throughout the year - using no duplicates . As part of this little challenge, each month along with my other stitching, I will pick a freebie design from the hundreds on my hard drive to stitch up and finish finish. I have some really pretty ones I've collected and they deserve to be stitched up! I'm also restarting Mabel's SOTW SAL as it means there will always be a little hardanger featured in my stitching each month and they will also be an excellent way to use my collection of Carons !

I had no projects to carry over from 2014 - everything is a new start, so here is what I got up to this month!

I started Red by Mirabilia on 1 January as my New Year's New Start, stitched on Belfast Winter Skies by Crafty Kitten, here's where I got to:
I also started Les Dentelles SAL by Brodeuse Bressane using Oatmeal Cashel and Anchor stranded and perle cotton in 778 and 387 (ecru) and Caron Wildflowers in Maple as an accent colour. I'm up to Part 3:


Here are my Threadporn projects for January, freebies from Jardin Prive which I have wanted to stitch for ages! They are stitched on various hand dyed 28ct fabric and use Mo's silks and Rainbow Gallery PTBs and PSLBs. I finished them as little pillows:

And last but not least, my restitch of Mabel's January SOTW on 25ct Lugana using DMC perles and a Stef Francis #5:


My stitching this month has seen me use 1.59% of my hand dyed stash - everyone has to start somewhere! I am aiming at using 12% - 15% over the year. I've chosen to calculate the percentage as then I don't have to reveal the true number of threads I have, but also it means that the more threads I buy the more threads I have to use. This tactic may work in calming my thread buying - that and the fact that my sister is in charge of my stash budget this year .

I'm really loving the way I have chosen to stitch this year and am looking forward to stitching a much broader range of patterns than previously. I would also like to say a special thank you to Mabel who as proven a great source of inspiration and information this month especially and I am excited to embark on new stitching experiences this year !

[Serinde]

Well, this IS exciting! We'll be here, rootin' for you.

[rcperryls]

Well, this IS exciting! We'll be here, rootin' for you.

YES!!! And I am definitely expecting a minimum of monthly reports and promise to annoy you with pm's if you forget. This sounds like so much fun!

Carole

[karen4bells]

Awesome projects!!

[fccs]

Well, this IS exciting! We'll be here, rootin' for you.

YES!!! And I am definitely expecting a minimum of monthly reports and promise to annoy you with pm's if you forget. This sounds like so much fun!

Carole

Same here, and I'll annoy Carole if she forgets to annoy you.

I love the little seasonal trees (I'm a "season" nut) and just downloaded them. It'll be awhile I'm sure before I get to them, so until I do, I'll have fun watching you.

Threadporn - way to grab our attention.

[Rose]

Oh I just love what you have done so far!!!!!!! They all look just amazing!!!!!!! I think those trees are wonderful and you did a fantastic job with them!!!!!!

Can't wait for next months updates.

[Carole]

This thread is going to be so much fun to drool over. Love what you've stitched already this year, especially those cute wee pillows

[Stitchinkitty]

Oh what a task you have set for yourself.I could be really cheeky and add to your thread collection.I have some Australian hand dyeds from various dyer friends plus some Minnamurras which have been unavailable for many years.
Wanna send me your address?????

[Squirrel]

This is a lot of fun to watch grown and I am sure you are having fun too Amanda with all the new charts and working out what threads to use up next. A fabulous idea and one I may try later next year.

[lavenderbee]

Lovely works. Look forward to seeing your progress through the year when you start new designs.

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Thanks you ladies ! If January was anything to go by, I think I am going to be totally loving my stitching exploits this year! Well, what an offer Marilyn - how can a thread junkie refuse?! I shall PM you........ .

[millymolly]

loads of lovely projects! I have sotw to finish

[wendywombat]

Well, this IS exciting! We'll be here, rootin' for you.

Threadporn!!!

Will be watching in anticipation of some really good stuff being produced!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Lovely projects !

What are the new challenges you have set yourself? (Be careful - new challenges almost always necessitate new stash. Trust me. I know.)

[Serinde]

Isn't that the point?

[fccs]

Isn't that the point?

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Lovely projects !

What are the new challenges you have set yourself? (Be careful - new challenges almost always necessitate new stash. Trust me. I know.)

New stash is allowed, just not new threads if my sister has any say in the matter! Let's just say thanks to you Mabel I am keenly anticipating a little parcel from Sarah Homfray in the next day or two.......on the one hand I'm hoping I'll love my new little project - but on the other I know my bank balance won't thank me for it if I do . I'm telling myself that the whitework I also want to expand my repertoire with will make up for the expense........

[Stitchinkitty]

Watch for your mail man/person.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Looking forward to seeing what's in your little parcel, and how you get on with it!

[Oriettait]

amazing bunch of projects Amanda! love to see the variety and so encouraging to me to try new things!!