November 6, 2009

I am very excited to have just received delivery on the final piece of furniture for my studio/office/stitching area.  I had a few pieces of Mission style furniture including a large sofa, and filled out the room with a credenza, writing desk, and armoire.  The armoire was brought today and I am amazed at how much I can organize into it.  I really needed to get on the organization project and get it finished.  (I now have no excuse!!)   My stitching chair in the room is one I have had for a very long time.  I do a lot of stitching upstairs, also, but am probably going to be changing some of those habits now that I love my new additions!

September 29, 2009

I have been working on getting my virtual booth ready for the online show which begins October 7.  This is a wholesale show but is viewable by everyone so that orders may be placed with participating shops.   Before that ends, I will be leaving with Marilyn from Picture This Plus to help in the real life booth at the Stitching Jubilee in Lancaster, PA.  To clarify, I am not an employee of PTP.  I have known Marilyn and Shari for many years and began designing when they launched their line of fabric for cross stitch.  My first designs were "Small Scapes" which were based on the name of the fabric color used for the design.  They were all sold as kits to begin with, and these can still be purchased as chart only.  When Shari is unable to attend a show with Marilyn, I go along and help her. 

September 14, 2009

Just arrived home from a wonderful vacation in Tahiti with my DH.  It is so beautiful there.  I actually did a little snorkeling this trip.  I purchased a fitted life vest and took it along so that I would feel comfortable getting in the ocean.  The day was gorgeous, the weather perfect, so I waited until everyone else was in and then took my time.  I did not realize the actual FEAR until I got in the water.  My husband looked over and was so excited to see that I was in he motioned me over to show me something.  I told him to wait because my heart was pounding so hard!   I had fun even if one of the first things was a shark beneath me.  I know, they won't even bother with me, but hey!, I'm cautious about these things!!  There is no 100% guarantee!  I also saw humpback whales on a dolphin watching expedition!  Priceless!!!

August 8, 2009

On the stitching front, after finishing "Mirage", I have decided to stick with a few of the other ideas for this format.  I am working on a piece to be donated to an auction for charity and think the size and layout will work nicely.  I picked up a few more fabric colors to experiment with and am awaiting the arrival of the rest of the Belle Soie crystal threads from Crescent Colours.  I use three of these threads on the latest finish and am very happy with the coverage and look of the stitching.  I want to use silks for the charity piece.  My all time favorite thread is Opal from Caron Waterlilies.  I have to stop myself from using it more often than I do!!  It can not be seen in a photograph, but while stitching, I love the way the subtle colors of the thread show.