I'm spending New Year's Eve as I have for the last several years: stitching and watching the Twilight Zone marathon on the Sy-Fy channel. I started Red House Sampler last night while watching two of my favorite new year's eve movies: The Posideon Adventure and When Harry Met Sally (caught them both after they had started so not 4 hours of stitching here...just a disclaimer) Here is the progress I made:
I used my new sewing machine to stitch an overcast stitch on the edges of the linen. Nice!
LNS didn't have the fabric I wanted for RHS so I chose 32 ct Lambs Wool. I think it will be fine.
I have been stitching on it all morning and will post progress pics later this evening. We're spending NYE at home as usual and I'll be making my family's favorite party appetizers for dinner. Til then, I'll leave you with some pics from Christmastime at Colonial Williamburg. Have a great day!
Edited to add photo of today's stitching progress. Doesn't look like much but I stitched pretty steady today working in meals and playtime with the grandbaby. I've put my last stitch in for 2009. Happy New Year!
7 comments:
Love the pictures! I like using the 32 count lambswool linen. It's a nice color and I love using it to make needle cases and scissor pockets as it folds under a seam so easy. Can't wait to see the Red House Sampler
It sounds like you had a great birthday!
Your advice on how to handle a large task is spot on! Facing the tough stuff first thing is always good!
We were in Williamsburg this summer. I would love to see it all decorated for Christmas!
YGG on tackling the house!! I love stitching houses, until about ten hours in and only half of the thing is stitched. ;) Then I remember that I don't like filling in. I guess it's like childbirth--albeit on a smaller scale--the end result is worth the hard work! I think RHS will look great on the Lambswool.
Love the pics of Williamsburg!
Happy 2010 to you and yours.
Forgot to mention what a great buy that was on your Dooney! I'm happy for you! I have a friend that bought one several years back and she paid $350.00 for it!!
About the cricut...have you ever bought the Sure Cuts a Lot program? If so do you think it's worth it? The Christmas tag cartridge sounds great. I love making hang tags with my cricut. I was on a roll there for awhile! LOL!
happy belated birthday....
Happy New Year, Carol! Good start on your stitching.
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