I'm finally out of pre-stitch hell and am blocking the piece you see here, but that's no big deal (at least I'm saying that today), or at this moment I don't think I'll have any trouble with the blocking. Below the picture of the pre-stitch is
Red White & Blue by Lizzie Kate. A fun little stitch and I'm all about patriotic so that was a win win for me to stitch. I did change a couple of things....I turned the pillow sideways (the kit shows the blue wool at the bottom not to the side). I also left off the twine roping that was suppose to go on the spot where the linen meets the wool, however, you cut your wool with pinking sheers so I felt it just didn't need the twine there. But that's a matter of personal preference and you might prefer it. I also left off the ribbon and button because that too just didn't seem necessary. I meant to add a bead to the door for a knob, but forgot it in my pre-stitch haze so it sits unadorned and will never open. It was nice to have a Lizzie Kate stitch that's so much fun after the over one pre-stitch which I so struggled with this time. I've got several more things stitched and just need to buckle down to finish them...ugh! But I won't get better at it unless I force myself to do some of it so I shall soldier on....eventually. Today is bright and shiny and cool, but we are in the shop as we will be everyday until Thanksgiving....that's right we are back to opening 7 days a week. Right now that's 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it will not be until the middle of June when we go from 10 to 10p.m. UGH! I love the shop, but 7 days a week...it gets tough, although I don't have to work it by myself 7 days...next week I'm only on 5 days and then the Tangles group along with Sheri Jones will be here so that is truly exciting for us. Sheri's classes are so wonderful with full instructions so you never go away wondering what in the hell do I do now. And her designs are to die for. If you have never taken one of her classes, please put it on your "must do" list. You gain so much knowledge with her and you will learn how to do your own finishing. The more finishing you do the better you will get. Many of you go to retreats, another good learning experience. If you have never tried a retreat, please do. You will meet so many wonderful stitchers and if you go alone, you won't be alone long. Stitchers welcome everyone into their groups, so once you arrive at a retreat you just blend right in. Stitchers are always willing to share tips and suggestions so you get a lot of information while you are there. And if there are classes, it really is a win win because then you have the benefit of designers giving you information as well as kits from them. In any event, if you are in our area, please stop by to say hi. Talk to you again soon.
I'm finally out of pre-stitch hell and am blocking the piece you see here, but that's no big deal (at least I'm saying that today), or at this moment I don't think I'll have any trouble with the blocking. Below the picture of the pre-stitch is Red White & Blue by Lizzie Kate. A fun little stitch and I'm all about patriotic so that was a win win for me to stitch. I did change a couple of things....I turned the pillow sideways (the kit shows the blue wool at the bottom not to the side). I also left off the twine roping that was suppose to go on the spot where the linen meets the wool, however, you cut your wool with pinking sheers so I felt it just didn't need the twine there. But that's a matter of personal preference and you might prefer it. I also left off the ribbon and button because that too just didn't seem necessary. I meant to add a bead to the door for a knob, but forgot it in my pre-stitch haze so it sits unadorned and will never open. It was nice to have a Lizzie Kate stitch that's so much fun after the over one pre-stitch which I so struggled with this time. I've got several more things stitched and just need to buckle down to finish them...ugh! But I won't get better at it unless I force myself to do some of it so I shall soldier on....eventually. Today is bright and shiny and cool, but we are in the shop as we will be everyday until Thanksgiving....that's right we are back to opening 7 days a week. Right now that's 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it will not be until the middle of June when we go from 10 to 10p.m. UGH! I love the shop, but 7 days a week...it gets tough, although I don't have to work it by myself 7 days...next week I'm only on 5 days and then the Tangles group along with Sheri Jones will be here so that is truly exciting for us. Sheri's classes are so wonderful with full instructions so you never go away wondering what in the hell do I do now. And her designs are to die for. If you have never taken one of her classes, please put it on your "must do" list. You gain so much knowledge with her and you will learn how to do your own finishing. The more finishing you do the better you will get. Many of you go to retreats, another good learning experience. If you have never tried a retreat, please do. You will meet so many wonderful stitchers and if you go alone, you won't be alone long. Stitchers welcome everyone into their groups, so once you arrive at a retreat you just blend right in. Stitchers are always willing to share tips and suggestions so you get a lot of information while you are there. And if there are classes, it really is a win win because then you have the benefit of designers giving you information as well as kits from them. In any event, if you are in our area, please stop by to say hi. Talk to you again soon.
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