Slow Progress & New Projects

 

I've made very little progress on my Carriage House Samplings cushion.  It may be a small project, but stitched on 40 count linen, there is still a lot to fill in it seems.  I'm also not overly pleased with how my stitches are looking, but I think once it is actually finished into a cushion, I will like it much more than I do now.

  

I had been thinking I wouldn't mind working on something summer-y since the weather is getting warmer and it finally feels like summer.  I pulled out a Birds of a Feather chart called "No Bees, No Honey".  I love bee motifs and it's been ages since I stitched one.  I will have to iron my fabric as it is quite limp and I have a hard time working on limp fabric.

 

I also pulled out a project I had started ages ago, but didn't get many stitches in.  Again it is a Birds of a Feather design called "Land That I Love".  It calls for an ivory fabric, but I picked one I had on hand that is closer to a light tan (sorry the color is not true here--I couldn't get the light quite right).  I'm not sure I like it as much now as I did when I started it, but I'm not sure I have any ivory fabric to begin again.

I'm being very difficult, aren't I?  Not terribly pleased with anything?  I think that's why I've not been stitching much lately (and posting here even less!).  I want to stitch, but I can't sem to find anything to settle down on that I actually enjoy working on!

Comments

[Patti]

I love BOAF designs amongst others of course. I am sure you will love your CHS one once it is made up because there hasn't been a single CHS design that I don't love. I am so sorry I didn't find this hobby of mine 30 years ago so I could stitching everything I want to and hope I don't go dolally before I have done loads. Lots of Love Patti xxx

[terri(terriboog)]

I think your stitches look great and it'll be darling when done. Love the "No Bees No Honey" chart - love all BOAF charts, in fact!

[Danielle]

Patti--I think I'll like it much more when it's finished, too. Besides, who looks that closely at the design? I used to stitch more than I have recently, but lately there just doesn't seem to be the time! I could have discovered stitching a few years earlier, too! We'll see how much stash I actually get through, though I am being much better at not buying everything that looks tempting!
Terri--I am analyzing too much!! I'm getting nitpicky on how my stitches look, but once a project is done, you really just look at the entire piece rather than all the little individual stitches! And I love that Bees chart too and have often thought of stitching it!

[Linen Stitcher]

I had two of these patterns (CHS & Bees) in my hands on Friday when I was at the cross stitch store. Didn't buy either yet, but that doesn't mean I won't eventually.

Love your progress. Hope you solve your fabric dilemma with "Land that I Love."

[Danielle]

Linen Stitcher--If I had a local stitching shop I would not be quite so good as I currently have been!! I haven't decided yet on Land That I Love, but I pressed and starched the fabric for bees and now it's nice and stiff and ready to go! :)

[Karen]

I just finished the "No Bees No Honey" and it is even prettier stitched. I think you will love it and it was a very easy stitch! Will have to check back on your progress.

[Pam Furry]

I have "No Bees No Honey" probably 3/4 done languishing in a bag somewhere...I'm going to go find it.Let's hope I didn't leave it with some OMG error in it! I should get that puppy finished!! Thanks for the reminder...

[cj]

Great projects, I like them all and the fabric choice as well. CJ ok;-)

[Cindy F.]

Love your wips!! and your stitching looks perfect!

[Suzanne]

The BOAF chart is beautiful. Your WIP's are looking great.