Trick or Treat

New start anyone? I blame a bought of temporary insanity for this one! Juls was very sweet and spent countless hours looking for this pattern by Mirabilia that was published in a Magazine in 2008. I started the day I received the pattern, but unfortunately all progress was halted for my forced hiatus. 32ct OD Linen "Sparkling Sundown." The Maiden

Hope

I am a bad blogger and am too tired to go find the specifics on this piece. I can tell you it is a Quaker sampler called Hope that is stitched on 40ct. The dark silk on the tiny count does produce some mighty strong migraines, so this one has been sidelined for a while. The Maiden.

Masquerade

Here is my new start (it is a sickness) by Ink Circles. I added Ink Circles to my cross stitch bucket list last year and was very excited to find this design. The Maiden

Sabrina

Here is an update on Sabrina by Mirabilia. This photo was taken by it's future owner Kristin. I was concerned by my fabric choice initially, but now I am convinced it is perfect! The Maiden

Cross Stitch and Key Boards and Carpel Tunnel, Oh My!

So a neurologist has confirmed it (working for a Clinic does have one perk, consult while working) I appear to have Carpel Tunnel. I have not been stitching for about 2 weeks, so in frustration I purchased wrist supports and merrily began to stitch again last night. Big Mistake, my wrists and fore arms were screaming! The doctor recommends NO STITCHING for 3 weeks, an anti inflammatory, and wrist supports while I sleep. I am so frustrated, and all this right before a 3 day weekend!

He also noted that the way I hold my projects, in hand, could be aggravating things. I think I will try a Lap Stand.

Still no Internet, I kinda like being off the grid at home, but I will post previous progress soon! The Maiden

New Blog Added

I just added a blog, "Faries, Dragons and Mermaids oh my!" that focuses on many of the artists we love as well as being a great resource for Designer websites and fabric distributors.

Also, I am not sure I introduced Juls' Blog, "A fairy Princess Dreams and Stitches", but it is an amazing blog that mirrors my own tastes so much it is scary (Juls just spent 4 days searching for a magazine that contained my new start Trick or Treat Fairy, and I am so excited I get to stitch this one)! Mother, there is also some knitting highlighted as well!

Mother's Day Approaches

So I have my letter S framed and ready to be sent off to Jimmy's mom for mothers day....And a secret project that may end up posted on here on Mothers Day if I don't hurry up. Love You!!!