Mystery Sampler Update

I'm afraid I've fallen in a bit of a stitching slump again.  It's not that I don't feel like stitching, I just seem to be too busy with other things to get in any good stitching time (a common refrain with me, I'm sorry to say).  I did manage to get the alphabet finished on my Blackbird Designs Mystery Sampler, though.  There is even a little over-one stitching (I'm on a roll with over-one these days!). 

I think I need to set aside a few afternoons soon in order to just find a quiet spot and stitch.  Sometimes I even stay at work (I work in a university library) and find somewhere in the public area of the library to get a little work done.  No TV, no computer, just my headphones and needle and thread.  The problem is--with such good weather, when I take off time from work I feel like I need to be industrious and work in the yard or do things around the house--and stitching gets pushed aside. 

I do have my kitted up freebies to look forward to, though!  I think I've got most of the requested designs either mailed out or emailed, so if you asked for copies hopefully you will have them in the next few days.  I know there have been a couple of new requests and I promise to get to them soon (I always fall behind during the work week, so bear with me for a day or two).  Do please let me know, though, if you haven't heard from me by the middle of the week or if you haven't received the copy you asked for.  I'm trying to keep everything straight!  And thanks for offers of trade--it's very kind.  If only you could send a free hour to add to my day so I could stitch a little! :)

Comments

[Melissa]

Your Mystery Sampler is all to a great start! You're on a roll with the over-one's? Please send some of that magic my way!!!

You know, it's ok to get outside when the weather is nice! I'm sure you'll be stitching again soon! take care.

[beritbunny]

This looks so good--and so does the over-one! I know what you mean about the weather stealing stitchy mojo!

[Giovanna]

Looks great! I'm always so pleased when I finish an alphabet, lol: for me it's usually the least interesting bit to stitch in a project, although I do like to see them in samplers.

[Lee]

Mystery Sampler looks like its stitching is very peaceful and relaxing. Like it's the kind of project I might pull out when I need to calm down.

[Lois]

Nice progress on your Mystery Sampler.

[Suzanne]

Great progress on your mystery sampler. I think you have caught up with me. I have been lazy and not stitched on it for a few weeks now. I hope you like the chart I sent you, it should go nicely with the other freebie.

[Brigitte]

When the weather is great and I have some spare time I sit on the terrace and read. No stitching for me then. That's why I usually stitch more in the winter than in the summer. So I can easily understand you.

[Danielle]

Melissa--Okay, maybe not on a roll, but I didn't flinch when I saw the tiny bit of over-one stitching like I usually do. A good sign, I think. And it's going to be cold this weekend, so maybe that means stitching time (and not mowing the lawn time!)?
Beritbunny--You'd think the longer evenings would make you feel like you have more time in the evenings, but it doesn't seem to work that way!
Giovanna--Sometimes I like stitching alphabets, but this time I really didn't enjoy it much--too much counting of threads between letters I think. But I also love seeing them in samplers!
Lee--It is a relaxing design to work on. I need to try and just add one little motif a day at least!
Lois--Thanks. It's a start. I will be happy when I can start on part 2!
Suzanne--Yes, I did get the chart and many thanks! We're both moving slowly on this one it seems, but still slow progress is progress! Maybe this weekend we'll get a bit more done.
Brigitte--It is nice sitting on the porch (in my case it is a porch) to read. I think I find myself spending more time stitching when I want to snuggle up under a blanket when it is cold. That's okay--I enjoy both reading and stitching--so as long as I can do one or the other life is good!