The Day is Done
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Well life never goes as planned....
It has been a year since I have posted. A back issue, multiple health issues, depression and loss of two beloved pets has meant a year of no stitching or sampler love.
The sampler research in the previous post went no where as when I contacted a certain author and collector I was basically stonewalled. What is it with some collectors? Are they afraid by giving out info someone might steal the scoop and publish findings? Instead of being happy others are interested and helping out a fellow stitcher they clam up and give you the cold shoulder. There was one time someone had bought a sampler at auction, contacted me for an opinion on something and got furious when I gave it. If I was correct it was worth much less than she thought. The almighty dollar.
I am stitching a tiny bit on Ann Morison. Way too far behind to catch up with the others in the stitch a long, but I like the sampler so will try and finish it. Christmas is coming, and no, not ready....
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Down the Rabbit Hole
Friday, September 04, 2020
I must be getting old...
I hate change, and Blogger is changing, just when I am trying to get back in the Blogging spirit. I can't tell if major change is happening yet, so maybe that is a good thing. I have read that the changes are making it difficult for some bloggers, so we will see what happens.
I have started stitching again, and have some new starts lined up.
First is a Little Gem from Hands Across The Sea Samplers, Agnes Husband. A small sampler, bought as an instant download. Such a sweet little band sampler, I am stitching it with DMC on 40ct Flax linen. I may tea dye it after I am finished to give a warmer colour to the linen. The Flax is a bit of a cool grey.
Then, on Sunday the 6th, the Coming To America stitch-a-long starts. I have the pattern by Brenda Gervais, which I got from Sassy Jacks with a lovely storage box, an adorable needleminder and a free pattern. (I see they are out of stock, but there are some charts available on Etsy, and possibly other on line retailers). I am using some 40 ct Flax (again) and DMC, Weeks Dye Works and Sampler Threads I have matched up as best I can to the called for colours. I have so many threads I will never use them up in my lifetime, so I refuse to buy any more...at least no more cottons other than replacing DMC as it is used up.
Next will be the Traditional Stitches exclusive stitch-a-long for the Ann Morison sampler, starting in early December. The pattern can only be purchased through Traditional Stitches in Canada, and I am not sure how many pattern booklets are available. This is another stunning reproduction by HATS, an exclusive offering from Traditional Stitches for their 20th anniversary. I am quite addicted to their patterns, I love to collect them even if I won't stitch them. Their charts are clear and there are always stories about the sampler and/or stitcher inside. Nicola is a lovely lady, really the nicest stitcher I know, and is always willing to give so much of her time to help out a fellow stitcher.
Well that should keep me busy for awhile. I have figured out a way to lay flat on my back and stitch, at least on small samplers, so maybe I will get some progress on the smaller pieces. Not sure if I can work on larger samplers that way, we will have to see.
Keep stitching ladies!
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
No stitching
I am on medication and am thinking it just isn't working. As soon as the pandemic recedes I will see about increasing my dose. The AFB that we go to to see our doctor and get our meds has closed to retirees. So no docs and meds will have to be purchased instead of getting them free. (sort of, nothing is free)
I am just soooo tired of everything. All I see are nasty selfish people, hoarding and bullying on the net. I am so tired.
There will be no more posts til further notice.
Mj