Second Finish For 2009

This piece was finished right under the wire on Tuesday, March 3 but it feels like it was ages ago. Here is Seaside Sweethearts by Lanarte -

As I stated before, this was my second attempt at this project. I had originally started two over two (because I can't read instructions properly!) but the stitches looked so bulky. When I switched to one over two, I was much happier, although very unsure at first. If anyone is considering stitching this piece, I highly recommend you go with what the instructions say and save yourself the grief ;o)

I can tell you one thing; I was biting my nails wondering if it would get done in time for DH's graduation! I stitched some pretty long days towards the end and my elbow paid dearly for it. That darn thing is still not 100% healed and has slowed down my stitching too :o(

DH was extremely happy with it though and even had a confession to make. He HAD looked at my Blog and knew he was getting it! And in all that time I thought I had one over him :oP

We're still not sure whether I'm going to stitch in the signature or not. I find it throws the whole thing off center when framed but DH is not so sure. We'll see when it comes time to track down a framer. I can't wait to have this hanging in our new home :o)

In order to placate Ms. Chiloe, my next post will be about our new life here in Nova Scotia ;o) Now off to catch up on LOTS of Blog reading!!!!

Any Boogers Up There?

Today started with a trip to the ENT specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat). I have a constant, and 'loud', ringing in my ears and so my doctor referred me to one of the younger ENTs that just started. I was really impressed with Dr. H. Very professional but very sneaky as well...

It's a good thing I was already in the chair when he told me he was going to shove a camera up my nose ;o) AH! Have you ever had one nostril frozen before? I can tell you that it's a really weird feeling. Anyway, it went much better than my anxious self expected and he must have had a clear path because he didn't come across any booger blockages. LOL!

While I was out, I finally got over to my jeweller to have my rings resized. Since I lost all that weight, if I'd shake my hand, my rings would go flying! So guess what? I'm not only living in a bachelorette pad but I've got a bare left handed ring finger ;o) Does that mean that I'm back on the market again? LOL! But seriously, does it ever feel weird not to have my rings there :o( Luckily they will be ready by next week.

I've been steadily working on Seaside Sweethearts and the couple is fini -

Aren't they so cute together? :o)

Now I have the sand dunes, clouds and border left to do. I'm really hoping this can be done in time. It doesn't look like a lot of stitching left but there are a lot of color changes. It looks like I had better hunker down this week and get moving!

New WIP

I guess I've made you all wait long enough ;o) Here is Seaside Sweethearts by Lanarte -

This is about two weeks worth of stitching. I can't believe how fast it's going and I'm really pleased with the results :o)

The reason I have put off posting about this project is that I'm a little worried a 'certain' someone is going to see this. I'm hoping that is not the case because from what I can gather, they haven't had time to read my Blog lately. I'll just keep my fingers crossed that it will remain a surprise :o) My goal is to have it completed by March 1.

This is the second time I have started this project. Yes, I've started it twice but I'll explain why! It seems that I never actually 'read' the instructions the first time around :oS I began stitching SS on 28 count Antique White Lugana, two over two and this was the result -

It wasn't until I talked to Karen that I realized it was to be stitched on 28 count, one over two. Soooo...being the anal person that I am, I went and bought another piece of Antique White Lugana and began again. But I'm much happier this time around and it's creating the effect that it should.

The most frustrating bit? Among all the stash that I have, I'm still missing the Kreinik gold blending filament that I need to stitch the border :oS It never fails! LOL!