Three Projects Completed

Well, since I got a call today from my boss telling me that for the next few weeks I am on call due to it being so slow, I decided to get out the glue and cardboard and put together some stitching that I had completed into actual completed projects. It really frustrates me that this is happening now, but the only thing I can do, and have done, is to look for another job elsewhere. It sucks, but there's really nothing I can do about it. The unemployment rate is almost at 15% which means that it's closer to 30, with all the folks who can no longer claim unemployment and/or could never get it to start with. And since I'm 'on call' and not technically fired, I cannot collect unemployment. GRRRRRR!!!!! However, not one to take that kind of shit lying down, I've pulled myself by my boot straps after the initial breakdown and have some irons in the fire so I am hoping this is temporary. As in, like a total of 20 minutes type of temporary!


At any rate, here are my now completed projects, with the requisite stitchy notes:



First Project:



Design: Quaker Boo (former freebie)


Designer: The Sampler Girl


Fabric: 14 count Potter Purple aida


Fibers: DMC B5200, 310, 907, 973. Needle Necessities # 106 (Witches' Brew). Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 in 001.


Errata: You can't see it, but the black ribbon has the word BOO! on it over and over in a lighter purple. Hand sewn by me.

Second Project:

Design: Fleur de Luce Crest


Designer: Fleur de Luce Designs


Fabric: 32 count white linen


Fibers: Crescent Colours Grannie Annie and Snips and Snails


Accoutrement: Toile purchased at Wal-Mart. Cardboard from personal stash. Silver cording purchased from Joanne's Fabrics and Crafts.



Notes: I am not happy with the way this turned out. It's not as neat as I would like it, however, it was a good lesson in what I need to fix the next time I do a round ornament type of affair.

Third Project:

Design: Now I Know My ABC's



Designer: Blackbird Designs


Fabric: 28 count natural raw linen from Zweigart


Floss: Access Commodities Soie d'Alger #17 cream


Accouterments: Lace, cream button, cardboard, and angel charm from personal stash.

Well, I am off for now. Dinner chores are a-callin' and I need to set up a website for my personal practice tonight and tomorrow.


Hope everyone is having a great day! :)


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Respectfully submitted,


C.