Monthly Archives: February 2008

It Came!!!!

Posted on February 28, 2008 by

Behold my kit for The Queen’s Treasure Chest! I pre ordered this lot from Needlecraft Corner back in January. She had been waiting on the Glorianas, but it was worth the wait. And the mother of pearl pieces (thread winder, sorter & ruler) are so heavy! Now … Continue reading →

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Since Wednesday

Posted on February 24, 2008 by

I have baked Nigella’s Nectarine and Blueberry Galette: It was ridiculously easy and delicious! I have shopped. (quel surprise!) With My Needle’s Bunnies in the Garden to feed my bunny fetish. kinky And Cricket Collection’s Wedding Angels. I don’t really like the design, the … Continue reading →

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Meeting Goals

Posted on February 20, 2008 by

I’ve finished my first (albeit a very small one) goal on Misty Morning Vineyard: I’m stitching this one exactly as charted, right down to the recommended fabric. Those NPI silks are killing me. I want them for *everything* now. Tres … Continue reading →

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A Productive Weekend

Posted on February 17, 2008 by

I know! I’m as shocked as you. First the last Mirabilia Round Robin piece (besides my own): I finished off the July Fairy. Scary stash story, when I stitched the bridesmaid I coverted her colors to  a yellow dress and … Continue reading →

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Framing the moon

Posted on February 14, 2008 by

More fantastic framing from the fantastic Jill Rensel.  This is for the baby boy of my mom’s friend’s daughter. Stitched on 28ct. Lugana Silkweaver Solo. (I know so origianal, everyone does this piece on a solo.) Stitched as charted with the “boy colors”. The frame is actually gold, it just photographed silver. And the painting on it says: “I see … Continue reading →

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I've been a Good Girl

Posted on February 13, 2008 by

and finished Marjean’s Mira RR *gasp* last night. I know! I can hardly believe it myself. I’m not done done with it though. Another stitcher became ill during the course of the RR and wasn’t able to complete her July … Continue reading →

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Happy Monday

Posted on February 10, 2008 by

Big post full of pics! 1. And They Sinned And a close up of the sun: So ya’ll will remember that I’m throwing in fancy stitches where ever the mood strikes. Well the mood struck, I had originally filled the sun with satin … Continue reading →

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Crabby All F'in' Year

Posted on February 5, 2008 by

Yup, that’ll be me in 2008. My goal is to stitch 1 block a month. Anyone wanna make bets as to whether or not I meet my goal? Yeah, I thought not. It is fun to stitch. Except for all that … Continue reading →

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The Needle Is Smoking

Posted on February 1, 2008 by

I blame the dregs of Guilt Free January. I started 2 new projects (on the 30th & 31st): First Misty Morning Vineyard I blame in no particular order; Karin, Missycor, Susan, Annette, The Chatelaine BB, Jenn & my secret stitching pal who gifted … Continue reading →

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