My favorite thing that came are these Pewter Gingher Scissors.
I have a little progress pic on CaHRH block 6 to share...
Not a huge difference from yesterday, but this picture is better. I have found that taking a picture in my light box (I use my Daylight stitching light for the light source over the box) is better than taking one outside. I get more accurate color doing it that way. Anyway, I hope to get finished with the house and get started on the sky today and hopefully I'll be finished with this block by this weekend. I plan to move up to block 3 and then go over to block 5, then 2, etc. Since I stitch in hand I figure there will be less handling of the actual sampler if I do it this way. Another thing I've decided to go back to with my silks is Floss-A-Way bags.
I found that they were getting really tangled on the Thread Drops and thus wearing them down. I will still use the Thread Drops for my cottons, but I think putting the silks in the bags will cut down on wear and tear.
Well, thank you all for your very kind comments yesterday! Write soon!
You got some really pretty new stash there and I love your new scissors too! Your progress on CoHRH is really lovely! I love the colors on this block you are workin on. I have never tried the floss bags, but that may be something to check out. Your mailbox must be such fun to go to most of the time!! Hope to visit with you soon on IM!
ReplyDeleteI love your new scissors. They are gorgeous! So is the fabric. You have a really good eye for pretty fabrics. I am looking forward to hearing how you like your ott light. I looked it up on Joann's after your first post about it, and it looks really neat. I like Floss Away bags because I can easily toss leftover floss back in them without having to string it back on anything else. :) But thread drops are much prettier. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good day! Hope your light arrives and you get to stitch a lot. :)
I enjoy following your blog. Your new scissors are beautiful. I may splurge on a pair myself.
ReplyDeleteThe CoHRH is beautiful. I am still working on deciphering the initials so I can find the pattern.
I just started my own blog . . . not much up yet, but working on it.
http://joiedebayou.blogspot.com/
The new scissors look beautiful! I love the fabrics. I know the top one is from French General which was what I was looking for so I will head to the site and check it out.
ReplyDeleteI love that skating party block. I read on Kathy's site that she has designed Autumn at HRH - another one to add to your list!
Great stash...love the fabrics! Great progress on your block #6!
ReplyDeleteLove those fabrics Nicole, and I especially love those scissors! I think that I must have a pair!!! I've used floss bags for years for projects after using those thread bobbins for a long time before that. I like the bags because they just hold everything so much better.
ReplyDeleteI love your new scissors! Good job on your progress with CaHRH. :-)
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Nice stash! Love those scissors! And those French General journal sets too -- yum! Your block 6 is so pretty! And as for the floss away bags -- I admit that's all I use. I'm one of those people who keep ridiculously small pieces of thread, so I need the bags. lol!
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to get new stash. Those scissors are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Lovely new stash and some wonderful progress on CaHRH.
ReplyDeleteLove your new stash! Your progress on CaHRH is making me want to start that! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove all your goodies and CoHRH is fabulous. You have done a lot on it so far. I use floss bags for everything. They are my favorite storagefor threads. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the goodies you got from Joanne's. The Ginghers are fabulous! Your CaHRH is looking wonderful - I really like this block. I honestly hadn't noticed it much before in the overall chart photo, but now I think it may be one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI have found that the storage container, the one that mechanics often use to put different little bits in, with around 30 drawers, works quite well. I will post a pic on my blog in a few for y'all to see. I have 2 of these containers and probably need at least 1 more.
ReplyDeleteI love those new scissors! Lucky you! And your CaHRH is really amazing Nicole!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat new stash, Nicole. The scissors are really pretty. Your CaHRH is looking awesome. You will have it done in no time and we'll all be SO jealous!
ReplyDeleteI love the scissors!! Your CHRH is turning out beautifully. I have yet to start, but I drool seeing it come to life.
ReplyDeleteLove those scissors Nicole!!! Wow, they are nice!! I am waiting on my order from Joann's...Found that they carry Sulky blendables and put them on sale for 3.59 for end of year sale...Love your stash..your light makes a nice difference although you always have taken very nice pictures...CoHRH is coming to a close for you and looks awesome@
ReplyDeleteGreat stash Nicole and cute scissors. We're trying to find scissors to carry in the shop but mary ann (owner) does not want to pay large amounts of money for scissors.
ReplyDeleteLove those new scissors and your stitching is gorgeous, as usual!
ReplyDeleteI've been using Ott lights for about 9 years now--I have a small one for taking to EGA meetings, stitchins and classes and a large one that sits next to my stitching chair...I think you will love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI also keep my silks in bags too. Just got me a box put together to hold just my silks which I have very few.
I love your new scissors!
Jennifer
Feathers in the Nest
Lovely scissors (I'm a scissor nut, love to see anybody's scissors), And your block is coming along so well.
ReplyDeleteThose scissors look amazing. Do you love them? Great looking other stash, too. Lovely stitching!
ReplyDeleteGreat new stash! I've had an ott lite for 10 years now and I love it... actually I have several now!
ReplyDeleteYOur wip is so pretty!
I love your CaHRH! It's on my "someday" list, but I've got to do Shores first. I have an OTT lite and I love it for stitching! Lovely stash!
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