More Roses & New Stash

I have a little progress on Real Roses by Drawn Thread. I am still continuing stitching on this one. I didn't get too much stitching done yesterday as I had errands to run and searching to do. Last night Bob put Sim City on my computer and I stayed up late playing around with it. Then I got up this morning and spent more time playing it. You might say I feel like I wasted my day here. Right now I have my city in a mess, the traffic is horrendous. They are crashing into each other and there are fires everywhere. I don't know how to fix it. lol. I think that about does it for the game.
I am spending the evening listening to "The Host" by Stephanie Meyers and stitching. I read the Twilight Saga and wanted to read The Host but it is such a thick book. I don't have a Kindle but, I found it in an audio book. it has 18 CD's. I also found Rhett Butler's People.

Real Roses
The Drawn Thread
32 Count Antique White Linen
NPS

I took the first picture this morning and it turned out real well. The second one I took later after I finished the band looks like crap.
The next band has butterflies or dragonflies (?) and no speciality stitches except satin stitch so I am kind of anxious to start on it.
I didn't have any luck finding the Samplers & Antique Needlework magazine. Looks like the only way you can get it is by subscribing.
I did get the latest issue of Cross-Stitch & Needlework. It has an Irish Blessing Sampler on the cover designed by Linda Bird. I would like to find time to stitch it by St, Patricks Day. There is a beautiful Spring Morning Sampler by Karen Kluba 0f Rosewood Manor.

I won  a piece of Lakeside Linens Pearled Barley on Ebay. I am not sure what I will stitch on it, but can't wait to start, it is so luscious. I also won a beautiful Shepherd's Bush kit. It has beautiful silk threads and 32 count hand-dyed linen--French Vanilla. This is going to be so much fun. I can't believe I got a $60.00 kit for $21.00. I just couldn't pass it up knowing that I have my Crazy Fifteen to stitch. I am just going to have to squeeze in one more.

I have a bad headache, it could be sinus or possibly be from that crazy game and staring at this monitor all day. I am hoping it will go away, I have taken Exederins so now loaded up on caffeine.

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.

Challenge Days 10 and 11

Two more days of the Crazy Fifteen Challenge are started and ready to go. I have been stitching as I have been house bound since the ice storm. It was a pretty day today (we had sunshine YAY!) It was still pretty chilly but it did melt a little ice.

Day 10 was Blue Ribbon Designs  Peppermint Twist. I have had this one kitted up for over a year  and originally had planned to join a SAL. I hope I finish by Christmas.

Peppermint Twist
Blue Ribbon Designs
40 Count R&R Linen
Weeks Dye Works

Day 11 is Real Roses by The Drawn Thread. I have had this kit for several years and I won it on Ebay. The kit came with fabric but is not the suggested fabric. I am not sure what it is, but I am thinking of maybe starting it over on something less heavy and bulky. Probably a lighter shade. I have a good bit started but, it is a beautiful design and a lot of work so I want it to look okay. (No, I am definitely happy with it at all.) I am hesitant about even posting the pic. lol

Real Roses
The Drawn Thread
32 count Unknown Linen
NPS

Day 12. I am starting on Fredericka today. She is going to be a fun stitch, I love the colors. The challenge is going to be the border but it looks like it is going to be faster than I thought.

The sun is shining today and more ice is disappearing. It is still a little nippy out there so I am staying in and see how much stitching I can get done.