Spoke Too Soon!

This is one of those rare times where a project did not take as long as I had anticipated. I had managed to finish this guy up by late afternoon yesterday. I was grateful for the minimum of backstitching on this one. It did not take nearly as long as Friendship block. I *love* the way this guy turned out. I can see me stitching him in a variety of colors. I know there are a lot of folks who never re-stitch a project, but as for me, I find a variety of projects that can be finagled with to make them totally different from the last time. :)

Well, here is yesterday's WIP Wednesday, that turned into a finish instead. Not that I am complaining, mind you! ;)

Design: Strength (Block #5 from the 2002 Dragon Virtues Series)

Designer: Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams

Fabric Used: 14 count White aida

Fibers Used: DMC 208, 209, 210, 211, 550, 740, 742, 743, 744, and 3371.  Kreinik metallic thread #4 VFB in #023 Lilac. Rainbow Gallery Tiara twisted French metallic in #T116 Purple. 

Stitcher's Notes: No notes regarding the start date of this project. Converted to purples from original greens. Resumed stitching on Monday, August 31, 2015.

As of Wednesday, September 2, 2015:

Finished late Wednesday, September 2, 2015:

With this project, I have 34 projects wrapped up from my Bin O'Shame project. I am toying with the idea that after I manage to get #35 out of the way (which is now awaiting me in the Q-Snaps!), I am just going to finish out the year stitching out of the Bin O'Shame. Just to see how far I can go with this. I have set myself a goal of just 10 projects out of the Bin O'Shame for next year, as I have managed to stitch way past my original goal of 25. With a wee bit of luck, I may even get the UFOs/WIPs down to just the HAEDs! I have many, many projects that I wish to start next year, including my much coveted OOP/HTF/Rare three ring binder of projects. I have a good many Prairie Schooler, Goode Huswife, Blackbird Designs, Judith Kirby and many others that I have been wanting to get to stitch. I am kicking some ideas around in my head as to the plotting out of projects, but I may just see where the wind and the sea take me instead :). This has been an interesting stitching journey this year and I do not doubt that next year will be even more interesting! :)

Well, I had best be off. I need to go get more coffee and #35 awaits for the pas de deux that is what I refer to as coloring with fabric and thread. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Until next time! :)

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Respectfully submitted,

C. 

WIP Wednesday Post For September 2, 2015

Another oldie, but a goodie from the Bin O'Shame pile. I have convinced myself that I may as well try and make it to 35 before the end of the year. This one is a bit tough to get through, as I am itching to stitch some fall/Halloween related things, due to the calendar changing over yesterday. However, as I do not wish for this project to get tossed aside again to sit for over 10 years, I will persevere until it is completed. :)

Well, at any rate, here she is. #34 from the Bin O'Shame:

Design: Strength (Block #5 from the 2002 Dragon Virtues Series)

Designer: Jennifer Aikman-Smith of Dragon Dreams

Fabric Used: 14 count Ivory aida

Fibers Used: DMC 208, 209, 210, 211, 550, 740, 742, 743, 744.  Kreinik metallic thread #4 VFB in #023 Lilac. Rainbow Gallery Tiara twisted French metallic in #T116 Purple. 

Stitcher's Notes: No notes regarding the start date of this project. Converted to purples from original greens. Resumed stitching on Monday, August 31, 2015.

As of Monday, August 31, 2015:

As of Wednesday, September 2, 2015:

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish the happiest of birthdays to Keanu Reeves, who is one of my favorite actors, ever. Happy 51st, Mr. Reeves!

Well, I had best be off. The Bin O'Shame won't stitch itself, haha! Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! :)

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Respectfully submitted,

C.