IHSW Update

First up is my progress on Mirabilia's Liliy of the Valley. I stitched the majority of it this past IHSW weekend. Such a quick and fun stitch, with enough bling to be REALLY fun!!

Also, I did two more pages on the bottom of Portrait of the Daughter from Golden Kite. I swear they took me longer than any other two pages in this pattern due to the huge amount of colors making up her collar and skin. The effect is so beautiful, though very much like a painting. Thanks for looking!

Konstantinople Hammam Mandala FRAMED

Just got it back from my local Michaels, pleased as punch - they did a great job!

HAPPY DANCE!! first of 2012 :)

I finished Mirabilia Ros e Arbour. She was a delight to stitch. She ended up being bigger than I thought. I added tons of beads to her bodice and hem of her dress to add a little more bling. She's stitched on self-dyed 28 count monaco. Thanks for looking!

Some Project updates

 I finally got back to my Chatelaines, and here is the updated Spring Knotgarden. I finished the pink and blue border around the triangles, and started the beading and stitching of the last part. I'm thinking about leaving off the grasses between the blackwork and the triangles, because I think it looks messy and because I hate backstitch!! :)

I also made a ton of progress on Mirabilia Rose Arbour. I really thought this one was a smaller piece, but no-its really a full size. There are acres of stitching in that skirt !!!!!

  

Portrait of the Daughter 21 page happy Dance

I can't believe I finished the 21st page of this beautiful pattern! The last few have gone quickly, probably because it was mostly background :) So, only one more row of full pages and one row partial pages.

2011 Finishes

I always feel like I didn't finish enough, so for once I will list my achievements for the year!

Mirabilia Mediterranean Mermaid

Mirabilia Fairy Idyll

Chatelaine Konstantinople

Mirabilia Bluebell Pixie

Chatelaine Cuba Mandala

New updates - finally!

I can't believe it's been more than a month since my last entry. Well, I guess it's understandable since we moved across the country at the end of November and are now in temp housing while we try to find a house. Grrr, I hate being squished in here and not knowing where anything is!
But, on the flip side I made a lot of progress on Portrait of the Daughter while driving here. She's now more than halfway done and I can definitely see finishing her this year. I also started Mirabilia's Rose Celebration, since I've had her kitted up forever and have been waiting to start her. She is a welcome distraction from the recent stresses. My Chatelaines have gone on temp hiatus for now, I really don't have the concentration right now. Happy Holidays everyone!!