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Seize the Day by Bent Creek
(146w x 43h)
Tick, tick,
tick, ... not quite sure if I actually feel relax to seize the
day, smell the roses, and enjoy what life has to offer. It feels
more like Christmas is approaching, another year is about to go
by. What have I done this year? Lots of changes were made in my
personal life. In a way, it seems to be a step backward rather
than forward. My world has been turned upside down. On a good
day, I see it as greater things to come. On a so-so day, let us
just take one day at a time.
This kit
was supposed to be stitched on my flight to Capri, Italy. My
trip was cancelled due to the unfortunate incident at the WTC in
NY on the date of my departure. Terrible, terrible things
happened. I don't think I would ever forget the events of year
2001, both personal and external. I am praying for a
better year to come.
The
Goblins by Shepherd's Bush (37w x 104h)
While being extremely late
for a beach project, I am ahead of schedule for Halloween
projects. This is one of the cutest Halloween project I have
seen. The kit came with a wonderful mat, I don't even have to
think what colors should I pick for mating this piece. This is a
small one, I should have finished in 2 sittings, but it actually
took me over a week. I
was procrastinated on band 2 where a Rhodes stitch is first
stitched, then filled in the checkerboard by half cross stitch.
This doesn�t sound like much, except for the fact that the
half cross stitch should be done over one. Knowing how much I
hate one-over-one on linen, I finally decided on satin stitch
over the entire 3 threads by 3 threads block instead�
The fabric is 32ct
hand-dyed "Antique Cotton". As in most of SB's larger
kit, this piece is stitched using Soie D'Alger silk and
Threadgatherer handpainted silk: Rusty Amber, Lavender Honey,
and Medieval Mulberry.
Summer at the Seashore
by The Silver Needle (59w x 51h)
This is a Secret Needle Night
kit for May 2001. I know, I know, we are already on our way back to
school for most people and I am still on the summer theme. Well, I
was planning on my overdue annual vacation. I was very very much
ready for warmer weather at a beach. That is why this kit was
stitched. All the specialty fibers were also calling to be used!
The fabric is 10ct
"Chambray" Heatherfield. The light house is stitched
using overdyed perle cotton. The pelican body is stitched using
white Angora while its beak is stitched using gold overdyed
floss. Sand on the beach is stitched using tan Medici wool. I am
not too proud of the wool! Overall it was a fun project, highly
recommended for plane ride.
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