Attack of the Purple Blob

Making a really good progress on my Letter Q/O Nora Corbett fairy. She's stitching up VERY quickly. I am really enjoying stitching her up while watching the XXII Winter Olympics on TV. I took a bit of a break while watching the US Women's Hockey Team play vs Finland. I felt so so sorry for the ladies Finnish goaltender, Noora Räty. She played her heart out and was the reason Finland didn't lose as bad as they could have. She played her little heart out and I hope Finland is proud of her. I am now a fan of hers and will continue to follow her progress. I so, so, SOOOOOO wish women were allowed to play in the NHL! There's a LOT of talent out there and I think the NHL would benefit from it. 


While I was watching the game, I was not idle. I sorted through my stash and am planning on having a sale. It will probably be through either a list here on my blog or pictures on Photobucket. I have a a dream I am currently trying to chase down, so it has become necessary that I part with some of my almost 20 year stash in order to make this dream a reality. So stay tuned for that! :)


At any rate, here is my Letter O, AKA The Purple Blob:

Design: Letters from Nora Letter Q  (now Letter O)

Designer: Nora Corbett 

Fabric Used: 28 count Cashel linen in Minty Green Opalescent

Fibers Used: Crescent Colours  cotton floss in Argyle Socks, Cloud, Cobbled Peach, Heatherleigh, Hickory Sticks, Hydrangea, La Tierra, Vintage Violet, Wisconsin Woods. Kreinik (#4) Braid in Blue Merengue #3514.  Mill Hill glass seed beads in #00252 Iris, size 11/0 2.5 MM, Crystal Treasures #13063 Champagne Fuchsia rondeles size 4 MM, and Petite Seed Beads in #42027 Champagne, Size 15/0 2.0 MM. 

Stitcher's Notes:  XXII Winter Olympics project. Letter Q substituted for Letter O. Will leave the 'tail' of the Q off of the design. My LNS did not have letter O in stock, however, I liked the letter Q better anyway so it all worked out! :)

What it will eventually look like (minus the tail!): 

Progress as of Thursday, 02.06.2014:

Progress as of Sunday, February 9, 2014:

Well, I best be off. Got some chores to do and I want to get a few more stitches in before work. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! :)

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Respectfully submitted,

C. 

XXII Olympic Winter Games Start

I decided to reward myself for finishing up Block Two of Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings and start a new project. I seem to have caught Mirabilia Fever and quite frankly, I'm not sure I want to be cured of it at this stage. :P


The only thing different at this stage is is that most of Nora Corbett's designs are stitched on 28 or 32 count fabric. I have not stitched on either of these fabrics in about 2 years, so it feels strange to be stitching on a 28 count. It feels like the stitches are just gigantic and not centered properly. I made some really good progress last night while watching some of the XXII Winter Olympics on TV. I am really loving the project so far. I heard a lot of ladies start projects to stitch while watching the Olympic Games on TV, both in the summer and the winter. I think it's a neat idea to finish up and/or start something during that time. I do not think I will be able to finish mine up by the time the closing ceremonies take place on the 23rd of this month, but I'm going to let the Universe handle that. Who knows? I may surprise myself. It is two weeks after all! :)

Welp, at any rate. Here is my Official XXII Winter Olympics start. I'm changing the design a wee bit, which I will explain in the stitchy notes. :)

As always, details first! :D

Design: Letters from Nora Letter Q  (now Letter O)

Designer: Nora Corbett 

Fabric Used: 28 count Cashel linen in Minty Green Opalescent

Fibers Used: Crescent Colours  cotton floss in Argyle Socks, Cloud, Cobbled Peach, Heatherleigh, Hickory Sticks, Hydrangea, La Tierra, Vintage Violet, Wisconsin Woods. Kreinik (#4) Braid in Blue Merengue #3514.  Mill Hill glass seed beads in #00252 Iris, size 11/0 2.5 MM, Crystal Treasures #13063 Champagne Fuchsia rondeles size 4 MM, and Petite Seed Beads in #42027 Champagne, Size 15/0 2.0 MM. 

Stitcher's Notes: Letter Q substituted for Letter O. Will leave the 'tail' of the Q off of the design. My LNS did not have letter O in stock, however, I liked the letter Q better anyway so it all worked out! :)

What it will eventually look like (minus the tail!): 

Progress as of Thursday, 02.06.2014:

I think it's turning out really nice. I love, love, LOVE Nora Corbett 's designs on opalescent fabrics. I think it takes them to a whole other level. But then again, I do love sparkly and shiny things! :)

Yesterday, I also managed to score another Nora Corbett beauty, this time it was Touching The Autumn Sky. God knows what miracle I managed to land this one and at a VERY reasonable price, to boot. I know this particular NC will go for $100.00 US plus on eBay. Must have been my lucky day. Not that I'm complaining, mind! :) Here is a picture of it:

I do not know when I will get to start this one. It won't be for some time, I know. I have plans for this one, and I need quest for the perfect opalescent sky blue for it. 

Well, at any rate, I best be off. Time for lunch and then DH and I have plans for fun stuff this afternoon. Hope everyone has a great weekend! :)

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Respectfully submitted,

C.