Saturday, April 2, 2011

A Stitching "Update"??

April is a full month for me, with multiple scheduled events...I have been keeping quite busy preparing class kits, teaching materials, and my mini traveling shop. A little over a week ago, I spent an evening of much needed stitching time with a few close friends - it has been months since I have been able to make time for stitching with friends, so it was a real treat!

I was super excited to pack my stitching tote and get out for an evening with the girls! I rarely have time to stitch on any projects that are not my own designs; therefore, it always seems to take me years to complete anything that is not Blue Ribbon Designs related. Well, you should have heard the comments when I pulled out a project I started last September that didn't look like it had been touched in months...it was quite comical. The last stitching update I posted for this project was October 11, 2010...and since then, it has been in my project bag, folded neatly, waiting patiently for me...funny how time has gotten away on this one...and I would really like to have it done before Christmas of 2011. The particulars (since it has been a while): it is "Winter Wonderland" by Blackbird Designs - which I feel in love with the first moment I saw it!...this is Loose Feathers Pattern 39...I have been collecting the LF patterns since they started and I have actually (*shockingly*) completed quite a few of them (at least I did years ago when the series started).

So, the roof of the house is now stitched...and I have actually started the white of the house and the windows...hmmm, how long it will it take me to even come close to finishing the house...a couple years maybe...?? I guess the lesson I have learned from this is: I need to make more time for stitching with friends....especially if I want to have this project finished before I reach retirement.

12 comments:

  1. I haven't stitched anything in awhile, just some small pieces.
    Love the new stitchery.

    Debbie

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  2. It looks great. Much better than the picture on the chart. But isn't that how it is sometimes.

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  3. Glad you were able to do some stitching with your friends -- your project looks lovely, Belinda! I had to chuckle just a little when I read the date though! You have been mighty busy since October 10th and it all started with heading to Mystic!

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  4. I'm glad you got some time to stitch Belinda-you deserve it. I finished your project in JCS Magazine-I absolutely love it even if i did make mistakes throughout.

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  5. always a good feeling to stitch with friends...nice progress.

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  6. Although your designs are fabulous, it must get frustrating working on your own stuff all the time when there are other great pieces out there that you want to stitch. Glad you got the chance to stitch something for fun with the girls!

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  7. Such a pretty piece, lovely stitching.

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  8. What a pretty piece, Belinda! I hope you get more time for stitching with friends in the future. It's important for all stitchers to get that opportunity!

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  9. It may be slow progress but it is looking great.

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  10. It's about time you get a day for yourself with friends! You've been one busy lady lately.
    I really love this design and have it in my stash waiting for my days of retirement. It looks fantastic!

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