
Well, Eric and I are both feeling much better. Thanks for all the healing words you left! And, I am so excited, Paulette posted my Twilight tag on her blog. Woohoo! So, after missing last week’s SAL day on the mermaids, I wanted to be sure to pick them back up this weekend. I am soooo close to finishing the page I’m on. It’s a small page, but hey, a page is a page. Above is what she looks like after Sunday’s stitching, below is how she looked last time.

After finishing At Home with Jane Austen, I decided I would pick up my Dorothy’s Garden. This is the piece that my guild members chose for me to finish this year as my MAGIC (My Annual Good Intentions Contract) piece. So, here’s how Dorothy looked the last time I worked on her – January of 2006 (I started this piece in 2004).

And here is how she looks now. I finished the roof slates, that knot motif and then started in on the flower basket below it. This is stitched over one.

I’m sort of dreading stitching on that house, but I think I’ll break it up and stitch on it between motifs. That should keep it from getting too overwhelming or monotonous.
With Valentine’s Day being on the horizon, I have a new little start. This is My Everything by The Sampler Girl. (and yes I know there’s more to the poem…but I really like these lines). I’m stitching with Tulip Belle Soie – luscious – on 32ct cream linen.

I had a little bit of mail over the weekend to share with you too… my Block of the Month for my Halloween Baltimore Album quilt. This is month two. And no you didn’t miss anything, I haven’t done month one.

New books – two are for my book club (one more on the way). I’m enjoying my Stephanie Plum book, but I’m almost finished with it. I’ll have to decide if I have time to read something else before my next book club.

Well that’s it for me…I’m off to get a case of Stitch Ass, as Siobhan calls it. Have a great week!
I am grateful for weekends with my husband.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better.
Ummm no Baltimore for me yet either. I am going to have to sit down and write up a work schedule. It’s the only way I’m going to get anything accomplished.
I spy “Dead Until Dark”! I love love love that book. I just finished re-reading it again this month. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Everything looks so nice! I especially love the colors of Tanya’s My Everything. I really need to get this design. I’ve been admiring for far too long.
I’m sorry you and Eric have been ill. Me too. My sinuses are so screwed up that my teeth hurt. I lean over and my gums feel as though they are about to explode. Chasing after my 17 month old isn’t helping. Ughhh! I’m glad you enjoyed your weekend with Eric. How special! :o)
Can’t wait to see your new stash.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better.
Ummm no Baltimore for me yet either. I am going to have to sit down and write up a work schedule. It’s the only way I’m going to get anything accomplished.
I spy “Dead Until Dark”! I love love love that book. I just finished re-reading it again this month. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Everything looks so nice! I especially love the colors of Tanya’s My Everything. I really need to get this design. I’ve been admiring for far too long.
I’m sorry you and Eric have been ill. Me too. My sinuses are so screwed up that my teeth hurt. I lean over and my gums feel as though they are about to explode. Chasing after my 17 month old isn’t helping. Ughhh! I’m glad you enjoyed your weekend with Eric. How special! :o)
Can’t wait to see your new stash.
You’re making good progress on Dot’s Garden. I work on the house until I can’t stand it any more, then I work on the border, then I reward myself with some work on a flower motif (and I’m really looking forward to the butterfly). Over one! My eyes hurt for you!
You’re making good progress on Dot’s Garden. I work on the house until I can’t stand it any more, then I work on the border, then I reward myself with some work on a flower motif (and I’m really looking forward to the butterfly). Over one! My eyes hurt for you!
Glad to hear you are getting well again. We have also had the bug here at our place. Your WIPS all look fantastic. Dorothy’s Garden is just amazing.
Glad to hear you are getting well again. We have also had the bug here at our place. Your WIPS all look fantastic. Dorothy’s Garden is just amazing.
You’ve inspired me to pick up my mermaid soon. Haven’t stitched on it since the great unstitchening.
You’ve inspired me to pick up my mermaid soon. Haven’t stitched on it since the great unstitchening.
I’m also working on My Everything right now…using the exact same silk! I started it in January to be a gift for my anniversary (Jan. 17)…but didn’t finish in time, so I’m “racing” to finish for Saturday to give to my hubby! Can’t wait to see your version finished, too!
I’m also working on My Everything right now…using the exact same silk! I started it in January to be a gift for my anniversary (Jan. 17)…but didn’t finish in time, so I’m “racing” to finish for Saturday to give to my hubby! Can’t wait to see your version finished, too!
All your pieces look fantastic. Some day I will stitch those pretty mermaids.
All your pieces look fantastic. Some day I will stitch those pretty mermaids.
All your pieces look fantastic. Some day I will stitch those pretty mermaids.
All your pieces look fantastic. Some day I will stitch those pretty mermaids.
Dorothy’s Garden is a wonderful piece and you made some good progress on it. The same on the Mermaid.
It’s good to read that you are feeling so much better by now.
Dorothy’s Garden is a wonderful piece and you made some good progress on it. The same on the Mermaid.
It’s good to read that you are feeling so much better by now.
Wow, you’ve been so productive with your stitching! And I’m really glad that you’re both feeling fit again!!
Wow, you’ve been so productive with your stitching! And I’m really glad that you’re both feeling fit again!!
Gorgeous stitching Michelle! Everything! I love the color Tulip. It stitches up very pretty. Can’t wait to see your finish on that one!
Gorgeous stitching Michelle! Everything! I love the color Tulip. It stitches up very pretty. Can’t wait to see your finish on that one!
Hi again Michelle! There is an award waiting for you at my blog.
Hi again Michelle! There is an award waiting for you at my blog.
So lovely work!!
And reslly like to see your blog!!
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So lovely work!!
And reslly like to see your blog!!
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Glad to hear that flu didn’t keep you and your DH down for too long. You have done such lovely stitching. Your progresses are great! Keep it up.
Glad to hear that flu didn’t keep you and your DH down for too long. You have done such lovely stitching. Your progresses are great! Keep it up.
Lots of great progress here, Michelle! Glad you and Eric are feeling better. 🙂
Lots of great progress here, Michelle! Glad you and Eric are feeling better. 🙂
I’m so glad that you’re feeling better, Michelle! 🙂
Your WIPs look great! Wonderful progress on everything. Love the books, too. And the Baltimore Album quilt block–that fabric is gorgeous!
I’m so glad that you’re feeling better, Michelle! 🙂
Your WIPs look great! Wonderful progress on everything. Love the books, too. And the Baltimore Album quilt block–that fabric is gorgeous!
Glad to hear that you’re feeling better Michelle. Looking forward to seeing your mermaid. I did one last year for my sister and I loved every moment of stitching on it. And I’m loving seeing your progress on Dorothy’s Garden. I’ve got this in my stash and hoped to do it someday, now seeing yours makes me think sooner then I thought.
Glad to hear that you’re feeling better Michelle. Looking forward to seeing your mermaid. I did one last year for my sister and I loved every moment of stitching on it. And I’m loving seeing your progress on Dorothy’s Garden. I’ve got this in my stash and hoped to do it someday, now seeing yours makes me think sooner then I thought.
Your mermaid is going to be stunning! Glad you are feeling better..
Your mermaid is going to be stunning! Glad you are feeling better..