Biding Time Bookmarks

This is what happens when I'm in between projects.  I don't want to start anything at this point in time but I don't seem to be able to just sit and do nothing.

Yes, you are right...I've got one really wide one.  I figure it can be for a big book!

Hardanger - Doily II

Here's the next 'doily'.  Well, it is, admittedly, a bit larger than the typical doily but still, it is in my 'doily' series.  I am heavily into this current series at the moment as it means quick finishes.  

Hardanger - Doily

This little piece was made in April for my Mom for Mother's Day

For the best Mom in the world! Happy Mother's Day, Mom!  

Cabin Fever Or Waiting For Spring - finished

My piece is finished. I hope that means spring will come now.  I was sort of feeling like the below-freezing temperatures were all my fault because this pieces wasn't finished.  Well...here's the piece!

I put my glasses on it so you could get an idea of the size.

Here it is without the glasses! 

You can click on any of these photos to get a closer look.  But just in case you don't want to click...I took some close ups for you!  Enjoy.................

So now, it's on to the next project................

Another update!

I had company for a couple weeks so work on Cabin Fever Or Waiting For Spring was put on hold for a little while.  But I am happy to say that I got the wrapping and stitching done now on all the cutwork.  I've just got the little squares to fill in now.  

And just so you all know....as the title of this piece implies, we too are still waiting for spring to come.

Cabin Fever Or Wating For Spring update

Boy is this piece turning out great!  Steve...this post is for you!

Cabin Fever or Waiting For Spring

The main stitching is now completed as well as the outline.

It's now time to 'play'

There's still lots of detailing to do before the actual cutting starts.

Stay tuned!!

Cabin Fever Or Waiting For Spring update

I am making good progress on my current piece.

I put a coffee mug on the table so you can better tell the size of it.

Of course, it looks like a bunch of little squares at this point....

Really, it IS a bunch fo little squares at this point !!  But I'll keep posting pictures so you can follow my progress.

Hardanger - Cabin Fever Or Waiting For Spring

Hi everyone! OK...it doesn't look like much yet but here are a couple pictures of my new project.

Not much to show yet and I think it is a little difficult to imagine at the moment but I'm working on it!
As I look at the last picture, I realize that you cannot tell the size.  Next time, I'll put something in the photo so you can see.  For now, I'll just say that it will be about 2 feet wide. So...stay tuned!

FINISH - Hardanger - I See Red

'I See Red' is now finished. It is exactly what I wanted...bright, bold, loud and unconventional.

I used lots of different stitches, and yet, there is actually a rhyme and a reason.

The two varigated threads are #8 by Threadworx.  The red threads are also #8 pearl cotton and #25 Coton a Border in two different shades of red.  Yes, we can get Coton a Border over here!  It is wonderful to work with and I recommend it to anyone if you can find it.

Needless to say, I had a lot of fun working on this piece.  It's sort of like 'crazy hardanger'.  Not something you see every day or even think about.  Hardanger is usually so geometric and has a repetitive, exact plan.  But it doesn't have to be, as I found out.  So, now it's on to my next project which is NOT hardanger.  Stay tuned!