3madspaniels. Thea Gouverneur - New York 29/7 and others!

[tiffstitch]

I think you've accomplished a lot, especially if you're not really feeling it currently. Having your HAED to rotate in will help I hope!

[3madspaniels]

Thank you for all your kind words.

It's been a while since I posted anything here. I lost my stitchy bug for a while after being on holiday, then decided to stitch a couple of small things!

First up, progress on New York. Starting to like stitching this one now. After 20+ years I have had to highlight my chart for the first time ever! The vertical lines of grey were making counting just too much of a strain and I didn't want to grid 36 count linen! However, since giving in and using a highlighter, I'm now finding this one more enjoyable. I've moved over to start the Chrysler building for a bit of variety!



Next up, two bookmarks. I don't really like doing little fiddly things like these, but needed to make a couple of pressies. I have been volunteering in a Primary School two days a week since January, as preparation for a college course in September, and wanted to give the teacher and assistant in the class a little something as a thank you for making me feel so welcome. I added the rabbit to the back of the pansy bookmark, as the Teaching Assistant is having a lot of problems with rabbits eating her flowers!




Next, a little Christmasy piece. This is stitched on a lovely opalescent fabric that was in a Polestitches grab bag. Some of you may remember the Lizzie*Kate "Welcome, Sit, Stay" that I stitched last year. Well this is to go on the reverse, as a door sign that I can turn over to the snowman for Christmas (eventually!!). This was originally a square design and I had to rework the wording layout to make it a similar shape and size as the Lizzie*Kate piece.



And finally.......... another new start! I was desparate to start my new HAED "Don't tell the others" which is of two Spaniel puppies, but decided that two BAP's at a time was probably enough with my college work looming. So I settled for this one that has been in my stash for just over a year. I'm stitching this one on 28 count "Moonlight" fabric from Polstitches, a nice subtle green/lilac mix. This is the design, I'll post an update when I've done a bit more! It's called "Lovely Boy" by Jayne Netley-Mayhew, one of my favourite designers!

[rcperryls]

Looks like you have been pretty busy stitching. Great progress on New York. Love the bookmarks and your winter welcome. The sheep are really cute on the one bookmark and the rabbit is a cute addition for the other bookmark. And the Lovely Boy is going to be lovely. Can't wait for your first posting of that one .

Carole

[Rose]

That is alot of work you have accomplished!!!!!!!

[karen4bells]

Lovely Boy is a sweet design by a designer that I too love!! I can't wait to see your update on this one. New York is coming along quite wonderfully and your small projects are just fabulous!! So glad that your stitchy bug has returned!!

I must add that the warm winter wishes one is just adorable and would love to know where the chart is from??

Thanks for the wonderful pics

[3madspaniels]

Warm Winter Wishes is a chart from Waxing Moon Designs. I got my copy from Sew and So in the UK but I'm sure somewhere like 123 stitch would also sell it.

[karen4bells]

Thanks so very much for the info--will go have a look and see if I can spot it!!

Found it--may just have to do a bit of shopping lol!!

[dollystitcher]

Wow you have been busy. I love the book marks and in particular the Rabbit on the back. Your New York is coming on beautifully and Winter Wishes is so cute. Finally your Spaniel is gorgeous, his eyes are so soft and bright. I look forward to seeing this one grow

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

You have been a busy stitcher! Lovely work on all pieces - I especially love the New York piece though!

[gyork]

great work

[Squirrel]

Fabulous stitching on New York, it is looking amazing. Love your bookmarks and especially the rabbit on the back.

A for Winter Warmers, just might have to order that one - its gorgeous and not too big either. Oh dear more shopping and more stash - how marvellous.

Edited to add I have ordered Warm Winter Wishes, along with the buttons and some pretty threads. Thanks for doing that one, its gorgeous.

[vanessanjf]

Lots of wonderful work I love the dog

[tiffstitch]

Good to hear from you again and glad to see NY get some love. All your pieces look great, and that snowman is so cute!

[Lizzieh]

Wow. You have been very busy since your stitchy bug returned. That design of New York is amazing. The detail is incredible. You must be very patient!

[karen4bells]

Just had to reply here again, many thanks for posting the warm winter wishes stitch, I am now stitching that up!!