Oh dear, oh dear! It seems April is trying to slip past me. Thanks for all the fun comments on the Easter Blog Hop post. :D I even got some new followers (spastic waving), hi! I kinda feel like I'm going every which way right now. I can't believe I had to start mowing the grass in March. The garden is worked up with onions, spinach, lettuce, potatoes, sweet peas, garlic, and one (of only four) cabbages planted. The tomatoes are started in their little pods to be put outside when it warms up more, as well as the assortment of peppers, cucumbers, and squash. I had to dig up some of my blackberry as it's trying to take over the world! It felt good to work outside in the sunshine but boy-o-boy was I pooped after. On to the stitching!
First up, I have a small bit of progress to show on the lovely Flower of the Month series, July's Larkspur/Delphinium. I am very much enjoying working on this piece though I don't often sit down to work on it. The blues are magical and I finally found the remaining four after a trip to the Big City. It's a bit like violets was but it must be the enjoyability (new word copyright Rosey175) of blue that doesn't make it so bothersome. That or I am still in my "I'mma do what I want, when I want" mindset and not worrying about silly little things like Time.
I am in a bit of a panic though. Hancock Fabrics has declared bankruptcy and is liquidating all of its stock. While this means (the sad kind of) sales, it also means the end of being able to find these impossible ecru huck towels! They're available online (for double the price) but I'd really rather avoid that route if at all possible. I will need five more to finish this set. I'm hoping to get to our local store and snag some before it shuts its doors forever. Bah! :(
Next, delicious progress on FFIII (sorry for the derp after picture; it is not curved). There's a full word over there, YAY. Even a start on the III -- that's the black blip at the end. And even MORE YAY is that the green point above the letter Y is exactly where it is supposed to be which almost made me cry with relief. Something going right on this piece for a change weeeeee~
And lastly, Crafty Sasha is having a giveaway! Do check out her blog; she does a neat assortment of projects. ---- This is what one gets for spending days typing up a post! Her giveaway is over now but go check out her blog anyway. :D
I think that's all for now. No crocheting this time! I do have a bit of knitting but it's Gift Knitting and will be next post. I didn't work on the Singer 201-2 more since I (still) need to order the rewiring kits. Maybe I'm hoping it'll fix itself, hmm... I did clean up all the little bits and bobs that came with it though. Some of the parts got fresh oil, but most just got a dunk in rubbing alcohol.
Okay, done! Have a productive time! :D
ETA: I'll be joining in Justine's Faithful April after an email encouragement haha! I will stick to one project at a time, first the knit squares as they need done this month, preferably before Wednesday after next! Then I will devote the rest of the time to FFIII and see how far that takes me. :D
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First up, I have a small bit of progress to show on the lovely Flower of the Month series, July's Larkspur/Delphinium. I am very much enjoying working on this piece though I don't often sit down to work on it. The blues are magical and I finally found the remaining four after a trip to the Big City. It's a bit like violets was but it must be the enjoyability (new word copyright Rosey175) of blue that doesn't make it so bothersome. That or I am still in my "I'mma do what I want, when I want" mindset and not worrying about silly little things like Time.
I am in a bit of a panic though. Hancock Fabrics has declared bankruptcy and is liquidating all of its stock. While this means (the sad kind of) sales, it also means the end of being able to find these impossible ecru huck towels! They're available online (for double the price) but I'd really rather avoid that route if at all possible. I will need five more to finish this set. I'm hoping to get to our local store and snag some before it shuts its doors forever. Bah! :(
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Next, delicious progress on FFIII (sorry for the derp after picture; it is not curved). There's a full word over there, YAY. Even a start on the III -- that's the black blip at the end. And even MORE YAY is that the green point above the letter Y is exactly where it is supposed to be which almost made me cry with relief. Something going right on this piece for a change weeeeee~
And lastly, Crafty Sasha is having a giveaway! Do check out her blog; she does a neat assortment of projects. ---- This is what one gets for spending days typing up a post! Her giveaway is over now but go check out her blog anyway. :D
I think that's all for now. No crocheting this time! I do have a bit of knitting but it's Gift Knitting and will be next post. I didn't work on the Singer 201-2 more since I (still) need to order the rewiring kits. Maybe I'm hoping it'll fix itself, hmm... I did clean up all the little bits and bobs that came with it though. Some of the parts got fresh oil, but most just got a dunk in rubbing alcohol.
Okay, done! Have a productive time! :D
ETA: I'll be joining in Justine's Faithful April after an email encouragement haha! I will stick to one project at a time, first the knit squares as they need done this month, preferably before Wednesday after next! Then I will devote the rest of the time to FFIII and see how far that takes me. :D
I hope you can get the towels to finish your series.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with faithful April, I commented on Justines post about her rocket lol.
Dear Rosey, you are a great gardener! I admire your work! I do not know :-(((
ReplyDeleteGreat advances in embroidery!
Oh you have made good progress in stitching. Good for you getting out in that garden. I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress. Always love to see your flower stitching. I hope you get enough of those towels:)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your stitching! Glad to hear that the green point and Y have lined up. It's always a relief when that happens. Sounds like you are going to have a beautiful garden this year.
ReplyDeleteLove the blues and good progress on Fantasy. I really hope you can find the towels you need.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on your projects!! Good luck for your shopping at the sale.
ReplyDeleteOh I do hope you can get hold of a few more towels before the final closing down!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're joining Justine's Faithful April :) I'm doing it too and hope to achieve a lot of progress by the end of the month.
Good luck and have fun!
I hope you can find some towels! I don't think I have any of that kind, but I will look. I got a few in a job lot several years ago that I haven't used yet, but I don't think they're the same kind. Great stitching on FFIII!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your towels I love how FF is coming out :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on finding the towels. I'm glad you're joining me and look forward to seeing some serious progress on FFIII this month - no pressure!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching! I hope you find those towels :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief when the different parts meet up! Even if the photo is wonky!
ReplyDeleteHope you can get a good stash of the towels too.
Good progress on your WIPs. Good luck with Faithful April.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much~ :D Here's hoping Faithful April shows some real progress though I'll be happy with just the black done!
DeleteGreat post - doesn't it take forever sometimes to write up a post? So annoying sometimes, I find! Good luck with Faithful April!
ReplyDeleteThere's some great progress to be seen on your pieces. I just hope that you were able to get hold of these 5 huck towels you were still short of at a reasonable price.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Faithful April. I'm really looking forward to seeing your progress at the end of the month.