Joyful World- January

 Finally set aside a day to coffee tea dye some 28ct Monaco and stitched January form the Joyful World SAL! 

The fox was removed in favor for a murder of crows. 

The Maiden

A February Finish!

 Another month down and I am halfway finished with this SAL! Stitched on 28ct tea dyed Monaco in 4 sittings, I was a little frustrated because I really only needed 2 days to stitch this but my sore muscles had other plans! 

Gentle Arts Avocado, Sarsaparilla, Aged Pewter, Dungarees and Baby Spinach were all used in this conversion. I also stitched the brown duck on a diagonal to give the variegation a more natural look. 

I wanted to try DMC Etoile and I am OBSESSED! It is like kreinik but easier to work with and the effect is subtler.  I used a nice dark green for the duck head and think I captured the way the feathers seem to glisten in the sun! The Maiden

A Deer December

 Over the years the blog has taken on a feast or famine cycle and with my recent unemployment and the restrictions of the pandemic I find myself in a feast of stitches. I would normally like a finish to stay posted for much longer, really giving readers a chance to catch it, but my needle is too fast and Ghoul Tidings must now be replaced with December of the Joyful World SAL. 

Stitched in 3.5 Days on 28ct Coffee Tea dyed Monaco, I would have continued on with this SAL but I ran out of fabric! 

I used a blend of DMC 782 and GA Gold leaf for the deer, the resulting effect giving it a wonderful fur like look. Crescent Colors Brown sugar and Gentle Arts Avocado, Daisy, Cherry Wine, and Baby Spinach were also used in the conversion. 

My little Lane has unexpectedly become a lap cat after 12 years of being nearly feral coinciding with the changes in household that took place in November. While I am not complaining, it does make stitching a bit more difficult! The Maiden 

Not So Joyful World

November 2020 was the hardest month of my life, filled with challenges and sorrows that I do not wish to list within these pages. As I have done so many times in the past, I turned to my needle to help see me through this trying time. 

Utilizing only my stash for this SAL, I used my favorite thread by Gloriana Velvet Night Sky and discovered a new treasure in Rod and Reel. 

The peacock glows in person, the silk adding a sheen that combined with the rich color makes this bird leap off the fabric. 

My inspiration, a peacock that calls a park near me home snapped during a Covid safe outing with my Niece a couple weeks ago! 

I started this project on February 5, 2021 and finished in 2.5 days- fast by even my old pre- injury standards! Quarantining during the month of December may have taken my stitching to the next level, this month was much easier than the others I have completed! 

The Maiden

Joyful April?

13 projects resurrected for Maynia and a finish for the first!

I was attempting to stitch from stash last Maynia which resulted in quite the conversion!

The Maiden

Maynia Mammals

When I reached for April this morning I had the  month and a bunny and now I am close to a finish! I worked on this project for one day in April this year and hoped to see it finished before quarantine was lifted. Having May completed I fear I will need to pick up June before I get my wish! The Maiden

May-be a Finish!

May is complete from the Joyful World SAL!

The Conversion is listed below.

The Maiden

Maynia Kitten

Maynia has arrived! I feel like I have been waiting 12 months for this day, as last year I was only able to participate with 1 start.

 

My plans for the month are ever evolving, but I do know I intend to have 19 projects for 2019. My focus will remain works in progress, so I can continue to join the Mother in #WIPOUTWIPs2019.

My start for Day 1 is the month of May in the Joyful World SAL, stitched on 28ct coffee tea dyed monaco. I thought this was the perfect way to kick off the month, as it is technically a WIP (having already started the SAL) but also a new start! The Maiden 

Joyful Stitcher

I have my first finish for the Joyful World SAL! I converted many of the colors to Gental Arts that I had in my stash and used coffee tea dyed 28ct monaco. #wipeoutWIPs2019 has been so motivating! The Maiden