Sometimes I tend to forget what a great source of information and possible projects I have in my magazine stash! I have a pretty good collection now. I would like to fill in the missing issues for Fine Lines and Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly especially. Since I have not been ordering many new things (though I fell off the wagon earlier today...), I was thinking I should look through my old magazines and maybe find some exciting new project there. There are also loads of ideas and instructions for finishing in the magazines. As I was flipping through an old JCS, I even found a great way to finish a treat bag. While the design did not particularly appeal to me, I can always stitch something else and use the finishing instructions. I feel like just sitting back now and looking through the magazines. The only bad thing--I may or may not have floss and fabric in my stash--so I end up buying something anyway!
As for falling off the wagon...I have now seen several stitchers finished Atelier de Brodeuse projects (by Au Fil des Reves). I have caved in and ordered a kit from Criss Cross Row. The nice things is it will have all the supplies and the chart. It is stitched on 40 count linen, which I really like, so I am greatly looking forward to this. I also ordered by this same designer a needlebook and fob kit from Attic Needlework. Once again it is a full kit and even includes the scissors. It is the companion kit to the Bourse Maison de Brodeuse. I will start with the needlebook, and maybe later make the bag. Actually I will be putting the bag on my Christmas list and hope someone in my family will buy it for me. The only bad thing--Attic Needlework is out of the needlebook kit, but I have ordered it and they will send it when it arrives. It could take up to a month, but I suppose in the long run at least I won't get my Atelier kit at the same time (and both charges at once!!!). Now to stitch or browse through a stack of needlework magazines...