30 ct. Olde Towne Blend by R&R, CC, GAST & WDW (2 over 2)
I also got back to my Anniversaries of the Heart. I'm working on the March block.
I think I'm going to put my oldest son's name on this block. His birthday is actually in June, but the June block is pretty girly, so I might just put my family where I think they look best instead of what the month actually is.
40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, CC, GAST & WDW (1 over 2)
I substituted WDW Beige for GAST Harvest Basket in the windows. I thought it gave a little bit more contrast.
Well, nothing else going on here!! Just hanging out with Matthew and doing laundry, which I always seem to be doing! :) Write soon!
Your AotH is looking so pretty Nicole! I like your new start too.
ReplyDeleteOH I love it! It does make such a difference in working with a larger linen and a bit thicker floss. I'm looking at a pattern now and deciding on 28 count over one right now.
ReplyDeleteYour AotH is absolutely beautiful!
Oh...I think I have this one in my stash. This could be dangerous.
ReplyDeleteAlso...a BIG congratulations for finishing Shores. I have followed many stitchers with this piece and am in awe every time I see a picture of it. I would never begin to attempt such a chart and you must be absolutely elated!!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!
Your work looks great - as it always does !!
ReplyDeleteYay...your AotH is looking great! I like the WDW change and may have to remember to imitate if you don't mind.
ReplyDeletePretty BBD piece and I like the change of color....nice. Faye
ReplyDeleteNicole, I totally understand what you mean about 30ct versus 40ct. It is nice to stitch on a bigger ct, but it doesn't look the same. And two threads of floss??? What a hassle :-) I am sure it will look beautiful no matter what you do. Your stitching is just gorgeous. I love your AoTH also.
ReplyDeleteYou aren't the only crazy girl! I'm on the same boat - Im spoilt with just one strand on 40ct ;) I've stitched that BBD's LF some time ago and I enjoyed a lot. The houses are coming along very nice.
ReplyDeleteYour windows look great! I wish I would have swapped mine out for sure now. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Nicole! And that is one thing about laundry, it is endless!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching. The ideas you have for your pieces are also great.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the laundry....it never seems to go away.
Beautiful stitching!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about switching count. I have been using 1 strand on 35/36 ct so it feels weird when I have to use 2 strands.
Your AotH is coming along nicely! I love your new start. I have that design in my stash. I look forward to seeing your progession.
ReplyDeletePretty start. Your Anniversaries is looking great too!
ReplyDeletehope you have a nice weekend!
AOTH looks great and the window color change is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitches!
ReplyDeleteLove your progress on AotH. I can't wait to get to March if only for the bunny! I like how you changed the windows, I agree it looks great.
ReplyDeleteI have a few newer projects that I've started lately and they are all using only 1 strand. I also have a few that are using 2, it's so hard when I go back to them. I'm beginning to see the allure of over 1 on say 28 ct.
Your AotH looks great, Nicole! I did the same thing--personalized blocks according to where I thought the blocks best fit the person rather than according to the month.
ReplyDeleteNice start on your other BBD! I have that in my stash--and the 30 ct fabric--and haven't started it mostly because of the 30 ct issue. Once I get going, I'm okay, but I get very fussy about the way my threads lie.
Blessings is such a fun piece to stitch - enjoy it! Lovely progress on AotH.
ReplyDeleteYour AotH look fabulous! makes me wanting to start some BBD like, immediately :)
ReplyDeleteand congratulations on your CHS finish, it is gorgeous
Your AotH is looking beautiful! I know what you mean about going from one to two strands. I'm stitching Emma using two and my stitches seems so clunky after using only one strand for several projects. They just don't seem to lay as neatly as I remember.
ReplyDeleteLove AotH, isn't it just so much fun :-)? Blessings and Kind Wishes is so sweet too.
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean about your new start. I love using 1x1 on 40ct and now when I end up doing 2x2 on a lower count it just seems so huge and so think.
ReplyDeleteLovely progress on your AotH.
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteDo you still have the chart Blessings and kind wishes? I would live to purchase it. Thank you.