I decided to kit it up yesterday. My only dilemma was fabric. I didn't have any 40 ct. long enough. So I decided to cut up the fabric I had for "And They Sinned," which is 40 ct. Elegant Bean (coffee-dyed linen by Elegant Stitch). I came to the conclusion that I'm not going to stitch it anytime soon. I think I may have to wait until the kids are in college for that one.
While I was getting the threads together I noticed I was getting low on Thread Drops. I thought for sure I had another package, but I couldn't find them anywhere! I had bought some Comic Book Boards on ebay not too long ago. I learned about using comic book board through Jane Timmers. She had us use this board for our needlebook in her class.
I thought the board would also make great thread drops and it does!
Here is a picture of the one I made (#632). I think it turned out pretty well. I used some old scrapbooking supplies I had in stored away to make the ovals. I also got a few charts in the mail the other day from DSL. I've been on a Birds of a Feather kick lately. It's all Melissa's fault from Words and Blooms. I have recently discovered her blog and I love everything she stitches! :)
BOAF "Happy Hearts Sampler" and "Sally Spencer Sampler"
BOAF "Red Reindeer" and "Winter Sampler"
I also got "Yule Sampler" by The Primitive Needle. Here it is kitted up...
I kitted up "Red Reindeer" and "Winter Sampler" too. I hand-dyed some of the Elegant Bean last night using some tan Rit Dye. I think I may dye some more - I really like how it turned out.
I kitted up "Red Reindeer" and "Winter Sampler" too. I hand-dyed some of the Elegant Bean last night using some tan Rit Dye. I think I may dye some more - I really like how it turned out.
Wow, if you have made it to the end of this post you deserve a medal! Oh, I almost forgot, I ended up starting "A Bit of December" last night. Hopefully I can get finished today. Write later! :)
Your post is really interesting like reading a good book and not wanting to put it down! I love all of your stash! I too have Fond Kind Love but have never started it. It ha evs been in my stash for awhile and I want to do it eventually too. I went to this blog you spoke about and it really is nice. I like June Berries that she shows in there. I may have to get it. You look like you are having a great time with kitting up things! Debby :)
ReplyDeletelove the thread drops you made! may try my hand at them sometime soon. i do need to get some of the comic book board though, will try ebay. don't feel like driving to a comic book store. LOL
ReplyDeletegreat starts and kitting up! Are you going to stitch Peppermint Twist by Blue Ribbon Designs? if so, let me know. Michele and I are going to do a SAL starting in January.
Really wonderful stash! and great wips!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole. I'm home today due to not feeling well but it's nice to be able to spend more time reading blogs! You've got lots of wonderful projects there, as usual! Thank you so much for your compliments. We do have similar tastes as I just went and ordered Christmas Tea! BTW, next year I'd like to stitch BOAF's A very Fine Sampler. I'll let you know maybe we can organize a SAL. Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteI just found Words and Blooms too - isn't it a great blog? I know why you've picked up the BOAF charts - they are great :)
ReplyDeleteYou will be busy next year for sure! I hope you don't give up on those LHN/CCN charts! I've had red reindeer for a couple of years now and I really need to get it stitched up!
ReplyDeleteWhoa - that's some beautiful patterns and planning you've got going on! I'm looking forward to seeing them in progress!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog very much~~ You always has the most interesting and beautiful things to show us, and I always find myself adding on to my wish list after reading your blog... Hum, maybe I shouldn't visit that often?! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! The Red Reindeer Sampler! Why didn't I think of that! Max asked for a reindeer theme this year, and I've been itching to stitch this one... :D
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures, as always!
Wow! I sure enjoyed reading your blog with much interest! You have some great projects lined up and I think focusing on samplers for 2009 is wonderful! I've made thread drops, too, ...very fun to make.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your projects all kitted up. They look great and want me to go and do that. I do have a lot kitted up but the thread drops look nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post to read, Nicole. Love all your stash and I'm quite partial to BOAF charts too. :) You're going great with your fabric dying. Those creative juices are flowing with the thread drops you've made too. They look awesome. I've got Kind Fond Love in my stash and it looks such an interesting piece. Hope you enjoy stitching it.
ReplyDeleteI love playing with my stash almost as much as I love stitching :-). I really enjoyed looking at your pictures and reading your post. The BOAF charts are all very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat stash--I'm in love with the BOAF designs. Not surprisingly, I also adore Primitive Needle. I don't have as many of either as I would like!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole! I read your blog regularly, but usually just lurk. I just picked up "Yule Sampler" as well, at the Shepherd's Bush shop in Utah. They had a color and fabric conversion. I loved it. And, after seeing your floss on the fabric called for, I love that too! Hmmm, what to do? Maybe I'll have to stitch it twice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post about some wonderful samplers. I love them all and have most of them in my stash, too. Your post has just made me take them out and choose some for next year's stitching. Great enabling, thanks:)))
ReplyDeleteGreat charts and plans. Thanks, too, for the links to the other blogs; I've not seen any of them!
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