
Just Nan
Limited Edition WhimZi
DMC on 28ct. Graziano Lt. Blue Milan Linen
Finished 5/4/07
I started and finished the latest Just Nan WhimZi this week. It is much cuter in person than it looks in her photos, or even probably in this photo. The blue fabric is beautiful with the threads, and the over one duck is my favorite part. I don’t know that this design is a favorite of mine though. I’m interested to see what the other three seasonal “spells” will look like. Not too bad for a couple of days stitching. I did stitch on Barnabee’s Quest last night as my regular SAL night – although I think only Jenna and I haven’t finished him yet. I did forget to take a photo though, so I’ll post one next time. I got up early this morning, and spent some time sorting and organizing my thread, or as Eric calls it, fondling my thread. I had skeins of DMC in so many different projects and places, that it seems like I am always running to the store for more because I can’t find what I need. So, I wound some bobbins and made myself a list of which DMCs I have and which project they are in. I think the next time Michael’s has a sale on DMC, I might buy some of the colors I don’t have, just to try to fill in some of the gaps. I have so many duplicates too now…you wouldn’t believe how many skeins of 524 I have floating around!
So, remember way back in March when I got my bonus from work and ordered goodies with part of it? Well, one of the things I ordered was the kit for White Nights in St. Petersburg (Chatelaine Designs) from European Cross-stitch. They’ve been out of my fabric all this time, so I just received my kit. It is stunning – and this design has got to be huge based on how big my fabric is – wow! I think it’s like 411 x 411 stitches. And you wouldn’t believe all the Treasure Braid. Wow – sparkly! Well, anyway, it finally came…

The fabric I chose was the Blue Spruce. I like the solid colored fabrics for Martina’s designs – I think they’re so intricate on their own that hand-dyeds or opalescents don’t lend themselves to the designs. Although I have seen a few that are very pretty on hand-dyeds.
I’ve actually been able to stitch most of today which was really nice. I’ve done some laundry too, so it’s been productive. It is so rare that Eric and I have a day here at the house. I’ll be sure to post a progress photo of what I’ve been stitching on soon. Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend!
I am grateful for a day of rest.
Cute WhimZi! I am looking forward to seeing your White Nights.
Cute WhimZi! I am looking forward to seeing your White Nights.
What a sweet little bunny design. And nice colors, too! Your kit looks like it has wonderful materials! Ah, the possibilities . . .
What a sweet little bunny design. And nice colors, too! Your kit looks like it has wonderful materials! Ah, the possibilities . . .
That’s a cutie 🙂
That’s a cutie 🙂
The WhimZi is cute! Great job:)
The WhimZi is cute! Great job:)
The WhimZi is really sweet – nice finish!
The WhimZi is really sweet – nice finish!
Spring Spell is just adorable, Michelle.
Spring Spell is just adorable, Michelle.
I love your whimzi, very cute. I will now stop drooling over your stash for white nights. When are you starting it? Can’t wait to see some progress pics.
Joanne
I love your whimzi, very cute. I will now stop drooling over your stash for white nights. When are you starting it? Can’t wait to see some progress pics.
Joanne
Just Nan does such cute designs. That one is jsut adorable.
Have fun getting started on your St. Petersburg!
Just Nan does such cute designs. That one is jsut adorable.
Have fun getting started on your St. Petersburg!
Spring Spell is adorable, congratulations on the fast finish (we need those sometimes, don’t we?!)
I’m looking forward to seeing your progress on St. Petersburg!
Spring Spell is adorable, congratulations on the fast finish (we need those sometimes, don’t we?!)
I’m looking forward to seeing your progress on St. Petersburg!
That WhimZi is super cute!
That WhimZi is super cute!
The WhimZi is very cute!
I’m looking forward to see your St. Petersburg progress. 🙂
The WhimZi is very cute!
I’m looking forward to see your St. Petersburg progress. 🙂
Cute JN WhimZi!!!
The fabric for the Chatelaine looks huge !!!
Cute JN WhimZi!!!
The fabric for the Chatelaine looks huge !!!
Your WhimZi looks so sweet! Grats on such a quick finish!
Can’t wait to see your progress on White Nights!
Your WhimZi looks so sweet! Grats on such a quick finish!
Can’t wait to see your progress on White Nights!
Spring spell looks lovely!
Spring spell looks lovely!
Oh my…that stitchy stash looks great! And your whimzi is cute (love the picture set up!)
And aren’t down days the best?! We had a whole down weekend and I was in heaven the entire time! It’s nice to enjoy the four walls you live inside!
Oh my…that stitchy stash looks great! And your whimzi is cute (love the picture set up!)
And aren’t down days the best?! We had a whole down weekend and I was in heaven the entire time! It’s nice to enjoy the four walls you live inside!
Spring Spell is so cute Michelle.
Wow your kit for St Pete’s looks gorgeous. Can’t wait to see your WIP on this one. It’s huge!
Spring Spell is so cute Michelle.
Wow your kit for St Pete’s looks gorgeous. Can’t wait to see your WIP on this one. It’s huge!
Aw, what a sweet Whimzi! My LNS quit selling the ltd edition Whimzis as they felt they weren’t selling – I am so bummed out, as I wanted this one – argh!! Yours is so sweet!
Aw, what a sweet Whimzi! My LNS quit selling the ltd edition Whimzis as they felt they weren’t selling – I am so bummed out, as I wanted this one – argh!! Yours is so sweet!
Congrats on your HD its lovely
Congrats on your HD its lovely
You stitched that up quite quickly. Looks great!
You stitched that up quite quickly. Looks great!