Mermaid Return

Happy Saturday everyone! I’m so glad the weekend is here. It was a long week for some reason. I did, however, take another final at school and my certification exam for this class will probably be next week. I’m onto my fifth class now, and I have two more after that. Then I am DONE! Anyway, I have been stitching this week, even though one night Eric took me out to see a fabulous performance on Tuesday night. So, here’s my progress for this week. As you can see above, I did get out my mermaids and stitch on them. I finished up a page last night. This is page 1, of course, which is a small page (basically a half page), but it was the center so that’s why I started there. I’ll be moving on to mermaid number two and working my way up I think. So, page 1 complete, minus bling. Here’s how she looked a couple of weeks ago, when I stitched on her last.

And also this week, I felt like stitching on something small, so I decided to go ahead and start on Adam & Eve by Carriage House Samplings. I am stitching this over one on 28ct black linen with the recommended NPIs. Don’t you just love silk. There is nothing like it. Anyway, the swirls seemed like a fun place to start, so that’s what I’m doing.

I’m stitching this one as a SAL with several other stitchers from the Carriage House Samplings yahoo group. I’m very excited about stitching my first A&E. Anyway, tomorrow I’ll be starting the other SAL I’ve jumped into (also in the same group), on Shores of Hawk Run Hollow. I’m so in love with that piece. I can’t wait.

And although I didn’t really place any Nashville orders, I thought I’d show you a few things that the mailman has brought over the last week.

I ordered the finishing chart for the freebie alphabet charts Erica Michaels designed for Rainbow Gallery. I’ve got all the supplies to start the first two, I just need to set time aside to do them. I love how they are finished into a book though.

And speaking of books, have you seen the most beautiful book ever? Go look, I’ll wait, it’s worth it. WOW! That’s all I can say.

I also received the last of the 2008 Loose Feathers charts, or as Siobhan calls it, the Shrek glove.

Anyway, I think that’s all for me today. I’ll have my Shores start to show you soon, but I’ll wait until I have more than a black border to show you. Have a great weekend.

I am grateful for Saturdays.

46 thoughts on “Mermaid Return”

  1. I’m in the midst of doing the Alphabet Sampler book…I just finished the T block. I’ve been doing a block a month since June 2007…I’ve got only 4 more blocks and then it’s time to stitch the cover and then start assembling the book.

    It’s been fun to do!

  2. I’m in the midst of doing the Alphabet Sampler book…I just finished the T block. I’ve been doing a block a month since June 2007…I’ve got only 4 more blocks and then it’s time to stitch the cover and then start assembling the book.

    It’s been fun to do!

  3. OMG that was a beautiful book. I have that Erica Michaels pattern too and someday I’ll pull it out to do it. I loved it. I love the mermaid and the fabby your doing it on.

  4. OMG that was a beautiful book. I have that Erica Michaels pattern too and someday I’ll pull it out to do it. I loved it. I love the mermaid and the fabby your doing it on.

  5. Your Mermaids is so pretty! You are very brave to stitch over one on black. Enjoy your new stash Michelle. I also have the “Shrek glove”, but I’m actually going to stitch it.

  6. Your Mermaids is so pretty! You are very brave to stitch over one on black. Enjoy your new stash Michelle. I also have the “Shrek glove”, but I’m actually going to stitch it.

  7. Your mermaid is looking good. And I don’t think I could’ve resisted the Carriage House start either.

    I saw that book. *thud* WANT.

  8. Your mermaid is looking good. And I don’t think I could’ve resisted the Carriage House start either.

    I saw that book. *thud* WANT.

  9. I’ll be watching your A&E – I love that chart, it’s in my stash, and I wish I had time to join the SAL. It will be beautiful over 1! And I’ll look forward to seeing your Shores pictures – enjoy!

  10. I’ll be watching your A&E – I love that chart, it’s in my stash, and I wish I had time to join the SAL. It will be beautiful over 1! And I’ll look forward to seeing your Shores pictures – enjoy!

  11. The Mermaid looks really great!
    And oh, there is a finishing chart for Erica Michael’s alphabet series. Good to know. I love these alphabet books very much and have already admired Karen’s book with the CHS letters. It’s gorgeous!

  12. The Mermaid looks really great!
    And oh, there is a finishing chart for Erica Michael’s alphabet series. Good to know. I love these alphabet books very much and have already admired Karen’s book with the CHS letters. It’s gorgeous!

  13. That’s a very pretty mermaid!
    So you’re stitching over one on black linen. I think I may just have passed out trying to imagine doing that. You’re very brave.

    Your new SALs all sound very exciting! The Shores. Ah yes. One day…

  14. That’s a very pretty mermaid!
    So you’re stitching over one on black linen. I think I may just have passed out trying to imagine doing that. You’re very brave.

    Your new SALs all sound very exciting! The Shores. Ah yes. One day…

  15. Your SALs are looking good, as is your mermaid. Congrats on making it this far through your schoolwork! Yay, you’re almost done!

  16. Your SALs are looking good, as is your mermaid. Congrats on making it this far through your schoolwork! Yay, you’re almost done!

  17. Your mermaid looks wonderful. I love those designs! And great start on the A&E sampler. After the fiasco with my fabric, all I need to do is put the new fabric on rods (I decided on 25ct Lugana) and start stitching away.
    Deb

  18. Your mermaid looks wonderful. I love those designs! And great start on the A&E sampler. After the fiasco with my fabric, all I need to do is put the new fabric on rods (I decided on 25ct Lugana) and start stitching away.
    Deb

  19. Thanks for sharing your Adam and Eve. I have the chart and am thinking of doing it exactly as you are, so I’m anxious to see how it progresses. Pretty mermaids!

  20. Thanks for sharing your Adam and Eve. I have the chart and am thinking of doing it exactly as you are, so I’m anxious to see how it progresses. Pretty mermaids!

  21. Craft-i-leigh

    How / when do you find the time to stitch? Great works. WIP’s coming along. I am new to the world of stitching and have been browsing various blogs to try and gain some knowledge and get some tips / ideas. I originally started with a stamped, then counted “kits”. I’m working on my 2nd chart and have noticed some big differences in floss types and quality.
    My Cross Stitch Mentor has told me that I’m ready to graduate from Aida, but I really like Aida. Maybe it’s just beginner’s comfort???
    If you would answer my question… What type of fabric or fabrics do you prefer and why? Brands and counts?
    I would appreciate any advice, thanks!

  22. Craft-i-leigh

    How / when do you find the time to stitch? Great works. WIP’s coming along. I am new to the world of stitching and have been browsing various blogs to try and gain some knowledge and get some tips / ideas. I originally started with a stamped, then counted “kits”. I’m working on my 2nd chart and have noticed some big differences in floss types and quality.
    My Cross Stitch Mentor has told me that I’m ready to graduate from Aida, but I really like Aida. Maybe it’s just beginner’s comfort???
    If you would answer my question… What type of fabric or fabrics do you prefer and why? Brands and counts?
    I would appreciate any advice, thanks!

  23. Jeanne - WillowTreeStitcher

    What a beautiful mermaid start- the fabric is luscious and you are brave stitching A&E on black. I had not heard the new BBD called Shrek Glove but I like it!

  24. Jeanne - WillowTreeStitcher

    What a beautiful mermaid start- the fabric is luscious and you are brave stitching A&E on black. I had not heard the new BBD called Shrek Glove but I like it!

  25. Your mermaid looks great, Michelle! You’re off to a great start on your A&E, too. YGG! Love the new stash. 🙂

  26. Your mermaid looks great, Michelle! You’re off to a great start on your A&E, too. YGG! Love the new stash. 🙂

  27. Michelle, your mermaid is so pretty. The fabric you are using is a gorgeous color. I’m glad you’re doing the CH A&E, it’s such a nice piece and the silks make it even more so! Can’t wait to see your finished alphabet book – that will be very cool!

  28. Michelle, your mermaid is so pretty. The fabric you are using is a gorgeous color. I’m glad you’re doing the CH A&E, it’s such a nice piece and the silks make it even more so! Can’t wait to see your finished alphabet book – that will be very cool!

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