Thursday, January 24, 2013

Metamorphosis Progress

My stitchy time is severely limited this month, so progress is slow, but I do have a little bit to share. I've finished the first four motifs on mini Metamorphosis (Ink Circles).


I've actually finished a little bit more, but it's back on the q-snap and I'm too lazy to take it off for another picture.

Aren't the blues pretty?

Surprisingly, I'm getting bored working on such a simple pattern and I'm craving a little HAED confetti. But I really should finish this one sooner rather than later, so I'll keep at it for a little longer.

I've also done another stupid thing (stupid as in I don't need more things on my to do list, not that the thing I am talking about is stupid). I joined a hardanger SAL over at Mabel Figworthy's Fancies. A bunch of people on the forum I frequent (crossstitchforum.com) joined in (it started January 1st) and the progress pics I've been seeing have been just lovely! For an extremely reasonable £3, you get access to a new hardanger design on the 1st of every month for the entire year.

Long time readers of my blog might remember that I first tried hardanger a year ago as one of my starts for my Ultimate Crazy January Challenge 2012. Mabel's designs are very pretty and the instructions are wonderful - even for a complete novice like me! That one turned out beautifully.

While I resisted as long as I could, it was inevitable that I'd cave and join. I don't know why I try to kid myself. Anywho, the January pattern is now in my hot little hands and I just need to pop over to my LNS and pick up some fabric and threads. This is another reason I want to finish Metamorphosis ASAP -- I want to work on some hardanger!

Another update might just be right around the corner!

6 comments:

  1. Metamorphosis is looking very pretty:)

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  2. Metamorphosis looks beautiful! I just received my floss for this chart (the original colours called for), and I was surprised at how dark they are. I really like how you've done it this time around!

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  3. Metamorphosis looks wonderful! I'm sure you'll be speeding right through it so you can get started on your new Hardanger piece!

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  4. Metamorphis looks great and I look forward to your new SAL and the adventures it will bring you and your scissors.

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  5. Your stitching is looking great :)

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  6. gorgeous stitching :D I love the shades of blue in this one.

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