A Rose Is A Rose

I started off the day finishing my Lizzie Kate Exchange. I made it into a little pillow and spoofed it up a little. I hope my partner likes it. I didn't make it to the post office but I am planning on going tomorrow.

We are going to Augusta, I am not sure what Bob wants over there, but I am going to Borders and look for the newest issue of Sampler & Antique Needlework's. I have looked all over Columbia and can't find it.

I stitched on Real Roses by The Drawn Thread, I have started it over because I didn't like the fabric that was in the kit. It was way too dark and hard to stitch on. I am using 32 ct, Antique White Linen by Permin and the NPS that was in the kit.

I actually have the second band almost completed. I stitched more on it after I took the picture, but I wanted to take it while the sun was still shining. I haven't decided my strategy yet, but I am thinking that if I can stitch one band a day it will be finished in 12 days. (maybe less)

I have to go clean the kitchen and start the dishwasher. Maybe I can finish the second band tonight.

Sixteen Birds - Day One

The year started out in slow motion. For some reason I couldn't get to sleep last night.I spent New Years Eve home alone with Buffy and Abbey. My DS had to work. He works 12 hour shifts 6 pm to 6 am.
When he came home we had breakfast and I slept til 11 o'clock. I watched the Rose Bowl Parade and started stitching the first of my 15 selections for the 2011 Crazy January Challenge

I really like this one and it is going to be hard to put it down and start something else. I am stitching it on 28 Count Lugana over 2 with DMC Floss. I started stitching in the upper left hand corner.

Rosewood Manor
Sixteen Birds



I hope everyone had a Happy New Year and got some stitching done.