I got some stitching done
I was sick on Wednesday, I’m blaming the new decongestant. By mid-afternoon, I was able to sit up mostly and I got some stitching done:
Excuse the crappy webcam picture.
I had thought to use pebble beads for “ornaments” on the tree, but they are way too big. I briefly debated doing swarovski crystals, but carrying them in inventory would’ve been a pain, so for stitcher’s accessability (look – a business decision influences design), I think I’m going to go with seed beads. Of course, I didn’t leave enough spots open for the smaller seed beads, so I’m going to restitch this tree. If someone was a radical stitcher and ventured off the beaten path, I think it would be fun to stitch the tree with an overdyed thread, then couch down something fun for the tinsel and use crystal beads for ornaments. I’ll add that to my To Do list.
I have also been trying to be diligent and work on Sleeping Beauty’s couch:
Yes, that is the back of the stitching. Can’t give out too many previews, can I?
I also managed to turn a couple of my other doodles into charts for Advent Ornaments. I really like the Advent Ornaments, but the very name has committed me to doing twenty-four designs! (Maybe I should be committed). Additionally, my LNS is using them for a two-year long class, so I have to stay on the ball and get them done. I’ve designed up to Dec. 10, and stitched through Dec. 7, so I’m somewhat ahead of the game for now. I do need to do the finishing work for Dec. 4-6 so that they will be ready at the online Needlework show in April.
This weekend, I’m looking forward to some relaxing time stitching and doing the taxes. What fun!