IHSW Weekend Coming Up

This weekend is International Hermit & Stitch Weekend. During this even you commit part (or all) of your weekend to stitching. You also post your before and after photos.

You can signup by clicking on the link on the right side of my blog or by using this link...

http://joysze.blogspot.com/p/international-hermit-and-stitch-weekend.html

Happy Stitching

WIP Guardian Angel Update

Greetings,

Well my Hermit and Stitch weekend went well. I was able to stitch all day Saturday and half the day on Sunday. My progress sure is slow. I guess I am just a slow stitcher. I have decided to do white for the wings and silk floss for the grey areas. The silk white was just too bright and it has a purple sheen to it that does not fit the piece.

Why didn't I stitch all weekend? I am glad you asked. My beautiful wife invited two kids over which was a little distracting. I also cleaned the above ground pool for the winter and will put it away soon. I also went to Joann Fabrics and bought the fabric and floss for my christmas angels. I hope these don't distract me too much from my big project :-)

Happy Stitching!!!

Hermit & Stitch Before Photo Guardian Angel

Hey everyone!

Well, I haven't made huge progress since my last photo. Let's call it "steady" progress. I usually stitch about 100 stitches a night. The big Hermit & Stitch weekend is the day after tomorrow. I am really excited. My goal is to fill in the green dress area and watch tons of college football. Go Ducks!!!!

Part of the reason I am so slow is that I have been railroading every stitch. I am getting faster though.

Wish me luck.

Happy Stitching

Hermit & Stitch Weekend

My wife has ok'd a Hermit & Stitch weekend for me. I will be spending every waking moment cross stitching and watching football. I am sooooo spoiled! I will post a before and after photo!

Have a great week!

Chris