Saturday, July 17, 2010

Berries, Birds, and Blooms...

I finished my sampler for Just CrossStitch magazine this week...and I really am thrilled with how it turned out! Obviously, I can't share a photo with you....you will have to wait until the Jan/Feb 2011 issue is released...but I will give you just a teeny tiny little peek...it is titled "Berries, Birds, and Blooms" and is one of my signature samplers...










As far as home front news...I haven't shared any photos or stories, because nothing is finished...yep, you heard me correctly...as with most home improvement projects (and especially when dealing with contractors) there are always delays and additional issues. The bathroom remodel should have been done a week ago, but we are still waiting on several square feet of porcelain tile to arrive that just happen to be on back-order (go figure!)...so we are still without a master bathroom. I feel like everything is a mess (inside and outside)...and for those of you who know me, I don't do messy well AT ALL...I like everything in it's place and I like to be in control....right now everything is out of place and I have absolutely no control...yes, someone is definitely trying to teach me a lesson. I have slightly calmed down over the last few days, but for the most part, I have been grumpy and frustrated. Good thing I have tons of work and stitching to do to keep me occupied (and sane).

I have started charting and picking materials for four new designs to be released this fall...I have three 2011 teaching designs to prepare....a new complimentary pattern that will be coming soon...and one other special project I was just asked to work on (that I am hoping to find time to fit in this next week). It seems like so much...yet, I feel inspired and ready to create...hopefully I will be sharing some of these creations with you REAL soon....

9 comments:

  1. Love the JCS piece!!! Now (among other issues) I can't wait for this one!!! :) Cathryn

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  2. Love your little sneak glimpse of your JCS design! I want it now, but alas I will have to practice that patience virtue! Looking forward to seeing little glimpses of your upcoming designs!

    Hope this week brings you a bit of peace as you continue on the journey of home renovating!

    Robin

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  3. Belinda, I love the snippet of the JCS piece. Can't wait to see what you have on the horizon

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  4. This peice looks beautiful~~ CANNOT wait~ Faye

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  5. Love the sneak peek. Looks beautiful. I know what you mean about disarray. I can't stand when we're working on something around the house or yard...but when it's all back together - worth the wait most the time! Enjoy your creative mood.

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  6. oh my!!!!!!!!! I see this as something I am going to want to do!!! How pretty!!!

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  7. All these new designs in the future, I can hardly wait! Sorry your remodel has landed in back order limbo, but the end results will be worth it!

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  8. I am so looking forward to the up coming JCS magazines. You designs are some of my favorite to stitch. The sneak peek looks wonderful.

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