I thought it was a nice way to start the new year anyway. ;-) I only needed one skein of each colour to complete it. I did mine 1 over 2 on 36-Count Linen, though. The chart says you'll need 3 skeins of the Dark Dusk, but it's also charted for 32-Count Linen (so therefore 2 over 2 I'd assume). I bought two skeins of the Dark Dusk to be on the safe side, so I may just use the extra one I have for Spots II if I ever get around to stitching it. :)
My second HD was yesterday. I finished Blackbird Design's Evergreen (Loose Feathers #17)
This was also awfully fun to stitch. I ran out of the WDW Havana, though (luckily I had another skein in my stash). I used all the recommended threads and 30ct Iced Cappuccino. I got all my supplies from Drema at Needlecraft Corner... she's so good with the Loose Feather "kits". Makes it TOO easy to spend money... ;-P
I've been scanning my stitching lately rather than taking photos, as the light is SO bad. I can't even get a decent photo during the day lately.. ugh. Roll on the spring!
I've been contemplating what to pick up next. I have so many things I could stitch, but I was thinking of maybe picking up a UFO instead. Take poor neglected Winter Beauty Princess by Passione Ricamo which I started nearly two years ago to the day. I got a decent amount done at the time, but then I put it away and forgot all about it...
I think the problem is that I have so many other things that I'd rather be stitching on. I really liked this design when it first came out, but I've fallen out of love with it since then. I still like it, but as I said, there are just OTHER things I'd rather stitch (I'd love to start another Mirabilia for one thing)... there is so much white in this design that I haven't even started, and not to mention the masses of Wisper thread which I don't like at all (I'll probably sub the Wisper for something else or I'll NEVER ever get it done...!) Don't worry though, I'll get back to her at some point... maybe even this weekend. ;-)
It's been almost a year since I started this blog, and it's been wonderful getting to know so many of you. I appreciate each and every one of your comments, it makes stitching even more fun (if that was even possible!)
Happy New Year to everyone! :-)
Sue: sorry, I should have mentioned it... the fabric for WBP is Silkweaver's Expressions Romantic Interlude (I got a special cut from SW, as a Fat 1/4 wouldn't be large enough).
