This will be my first SAL and I'm not sure Iif I'm using it in the right way Anyway I am doing a wedding sampler for a friend from school which needs to be done by October so I can then frame by Nov 5th. I think I've given myself enough time but that remains to be seen as I only get to stitch at night, between re-settling my 21mth old girl (a monster!). Here's where I am so far ...
Hope I've done this right, sorry if I haven't.
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WIP:
Janlynn Wedding Bells
Planned Projects:
HAED Angel Sisters
Needle case
Scissor case
SQ Kissing the Face of God (eventually)
looks like a really good start. and you posted your picture just fine. And I think probably you've made a lot of progress especially if you have a little one in the "terrible two's - or almost there anyway.
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Its looking great and lovely the sparkly threads in it - they just add to it. Hopefully your daughter will become a little angel and let you get in a lot of stitching. Great start on it.
Keep posting so we can cheer you on with this.
Sally
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Thanks ladys. Yes Mabel there are sparklies in there. Look good but aren't they annoying? I didn't realise just how many there were until I got it but it is worth it (I suppose).
This is what it *should* look like when it's done.
Definitely making progress.
WIP:
Janlynn Wedding Bells
Planned Projects:
HAED Angel Sisters
Needle case
Scissor case
SQ Kissing the Face of God (eventually)
Metallics are a challenge, but the effect is wonderful - there are some ways to make them easier - use smaller lengths than usual, a bigger needle than usual (size 24 instead of 26 for instance) some people knot the metallic to the needle. And the biggest thing that makes it easier is Thread Heaven - its a thread conditioner if you haven't seen it before and it makes the thread run through the fabric far smoother - and lasts for ages.
Look forward to more progress, hope your monster behaves herself!!
Sarah Gixxer wrote:This is a really pretty design and you're getting on great with it. Q Snaps are a great help, aren't they - I wouldn't be without mine!
I am absolutely loving my q snaps. The tension is so much better than hoops AND frames and so easy to adjust! Even though everyone says the same thing I don't think you realise just how good they are until you've actually used one.
WIP:
Janlynn Wedding Bells
Planned Projects:
HAED Angel Sisters
Needle case
Scissor case
SQ Kissing the Face of God (eventually)
That is looking so pretty.
I'm glad the Q-snaps work for you. I've never even seen them in the stores. I guess its something you have to get on line. I'm thinking about it. Seems like it would be easier than moving my wooden hoop around, and more flexible than a frame.
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
I bought mine online from ebay and I think I got another set at 123stitch, but I really do love qsnaps. I did buy ones that JoAnn's had and I really don't like their version nearly as well, plus I don't think they have the smaller ones, only larger ones that are more for quilting
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Anyway I am doing a wedding sampler for a friend from school which needs to be done by October so I can then frame by Nov 5th. I think I've given myself enough time but that remains to be seen as I only get to stitch at night, between re-settling my 21mth old girl (a monster!). Here's where I am so far ...
My daughter is turning 3.. she's got a bit of a monster in her as well!! 
