2013 Finishes - 8 Months in Review

I became a member of the blogisphere in May 2013. This is what I accomplished in 8 months and I am proud of myself.

 

I decided to do this post as I am learning to work with labels on my blog and to declutter before I get too much clutter!!!!



 

Butterfly Pinkeep - Thistle Threads - Cabinet of Curiosities Class Project

 

 

 

Rose Glove Scissor Keep - Thistle Threads - Cabinet of Curiosties Class Project

 

 

 

Mermaid Needlework Treasures - Amy Mitten

 

 

 

Mini Casket - Thistle Threads

 

Summer Daiz Quilt

 

 

 

Dollies Quilt

 

 

 

Morning Glory Quilt - Michele Hill

 

 

 

 

#2 Daughter & Birthday Girl with Claire & Bun Bun

Last Post

It's that time of year again, nearly the last day of 2013 and the dawn of 2014! Just think of how much stitching I can accomplish in 365 days, how many projects I can complete....sigh

 

There will be another big milestone this year, 2014 is the year I turn 50. How different the world is now to when I was born back in 1964.

 

My next project arrived in the mail on Saturday. As usual a gorgeously presented kit with all kinds of exciting bits. There is even a teeny tiny embroidery hoop that  measures only 8cm. The pieces are all unexpectedly printed onto the silk....simply brilliant, simply Amy Mitten all over.

 

 

Winter Casket Keepsakes - Amy Mitten

 

May Your Hands has progressed. You can't see it all as some of the smaller pieces are wound around the Millenium but they are all done and now I am working on the Needle Keep, Scissor Keep and Pocketbook. I am up to Lesson #3 out of 4 posted but 1st January is not far away when  Lesson #5 will be posted. I am enjoying the change from counted to surface work on this project although my techniques are in their infancy!

 

 

I love the look of the vine and blueberries and there is quite a bit of this spread over the pieces. Of course being a 'maximalist' kinda girl I have chocked the vine with more leaves and blueberries than Trisha had....lol

  

 

The Pin Keep flower and vine is so pretty. I didn't put the piece back on the roller frame before doing this. I should have as it has ever so slightly pulled but only I would notice. Was just enjoying 'inhand' for a moment!

 

I forgot to post about my finish on the Thistle Threads Mini Casket. I finished sometime ago. I coloured this in with pencils and am using it for 'ORTS' the leftover threads one has whilst stitching.

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR