Long Overdue update with pics!

Hi all, finally, I am able to update as I have misplaced my camera but was able to borrow one for this update. Below is a pic of a UFO that I had started a few years ago. I am working on UFOs on Tuesdays and this is really, really working for me. I had only laid about 7 stitches when I decided that I did not like working on the linen. Well, I managed to overcome my dislike and was able to put a good dent into it.  This piece is mostly beaded and it's very difficult to place the needle when the holes are covered by beads, but I am persevering! and let's not discuss that crazy loop fringe edging...Mama mia!

 Below is a pic of the needle keep that I am making for the TGOS Group challenge. I will be adding my initials to the back and finishing into a little scissors fob. I have several scissors (one for almost each project in my rotation) so this will come in handy. I am not sure that I like the satin hearts. I've never made one before and believe that my tension is too loose. HINT: when making satin anything, make sure you've got sufficient thread for the entire thing as starting a new piece of thread will wreck the tension and hence, the look. I used a lovely piece of pink fabric from Polstitches...I just love their dyeing results.

 And finally, below is one of my planned starts for 2012, another scissor fob from the Shepherd's Bush. The design is called "Sweet Stitches" - an apt name, wouldn't you agree? I substituted the called-for rice stitches with eyelets, just to break it up a little bit. I like it a lot!

 I am thoroughly enjoying the making of these smalls. It will be very hard for me to get back to my samplers and other large projects!

Hope everyone is having a fab stitchy time!

Hugs Christina

UFOs and a Valentine Finish

Greetings fellow stitchers, hope it's been a good week for all.  I finished a biscornu that I was making for the Friendly Stitchers Group Spring exchange. I didn't like the way it turned out. The linen was too drab and it was too quirky to share, so I am keeping it and working on another. Here is a pic of it. This is a freebie I got some where, maybe from the Free Patterns web site.

Below is a pic of my progress on my UFO. It's a freebie from Jane Greenoff. I almost done with this one. I might be able to finish it in another 2 sessions of stitching. Have been hitting the gym at night so less time for stitching but I feel great!

I just discovered an error (so what's so surprising about that?). I have an extra row on the right somewhere....am not frogging so I will figure out how to work around it.

And last but not least, here is a pic of the wonderful scented flosses I have been pining about for years. DMC put these out several years ago but they never made it to the states.  Probably due to some inane law against non-edible products smelling edible....our government's ever present concern for it's stupid citizenry's inability to differentiate the actual from not. Example - Some kindergartener was expelled from school for playing with a piece of pizza shaped like a hand pistol. Anyhow...I digress...here is the pic. Michelle AKA Mouse from the Friendly Stitchers group sent me these. She sent a pack of pink, blue and white and free collection of designs. Just wonderful! As you work with the thread, the scent is released. The pink smells like roses, blue like lavender and white like lily-of-the-valley. I am so psyched!!! I had to admit, that I felt compelled to chew on the blue one...JUST KIDDING!!!I hate paternalism.

Thank you Mouse! Mwah,mwah!

Anyway, that's it for now! Wishing all a successful week of stitching.  Hugs,

Christina G

UFO

Below is a pic of a freebie designed by Jane Greenoff. I started this about 2 years ago but didn't like the way it was turning out. I had made some substitutions - not very good ones, apparently, as the design looks quite muddled. I will finish with this in a few more hours, I believe. Which will be my second finish with this Challenge.

Here is what it looked like a few weeks ago when I started work on it.

Here is what it looked like last night.

It can't be seen in the pic, but the material is a wonderful vibrant yellow color. It's a 28 count evenweave that I am working with two threads over one. I can't wait to finish it!