Natalia said I have to post more photos so I am posting one more...super cheeser of a photo.
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International Hermit and Stitch Weekend (IHSW) wasn't as successful as I had hoped. I did manage to stitch quite a bit on Sunday but didn't finish the stocking. So close though. Here is a photo of how far I got.
I only have one small band of flowers to stitch at the very bottom and then to sew on all the charms and buttons. I am close! I adore the little village and the meadow. Look at all the little sheepies! So cute.
It's also TUSAL time. It's amazing how many threads I have in my jar already. All the orts are from Sadie's stocking and the perle cotton sure does take a lot of space in my ort jar.
But that's all I managed to do. I didn't even do any finishing.
I only have one small band of flowers to stitch at the very bottom and then to sew on all the charms and buttons. I am It's also TUSAL time. It's amazing how many threads I have in my jar already. All the orts are from Sadie's stocking and the perle cotton sure does take a lot of space in my ort jar.
But that's all I managed to do. I didn't even do any finishing. ***
Yesterday was the last day of the Year of the Bunny. It was a good year. I found clarity. I found my smile and myself. I made some wonderful blog friends. I shed some of my shyness and most of my sadness. I realized I am happy to be single and even happier to make friends instead of dealing with an endless string of first dates.
I have great hopes for the Year of the Dragon. New friends, lots of fun, good health and a someone to love. We'll see what happens. You never know.
Now to the winner of my surprise. The winner is Catherine! Catherine, I think it's your lucky weekend. Go buy some lottery tickets! Please email me with your address. I hope you don't mind waiting a bit because, uh, I never got to finishing this weekend and next weekend is already going to be insanity. I'll make it worth the wait, ok?!
Well, that's it for me tonight. I need to veg with the tv a bit before hitting the hay. I've got a busy couple of days at work. I don't even think I'll get much stitching in!
Until next time...
I have great hopes for the Year of the Dragon. New friends, lots of fun, good health and a someone to love. We'll see what happens. You never know.
Now to the winner of my surprise. The winner is Catherine! Catherine, I think it's your lucky weekend. Go buy some lottery tickets! Please email me with your address. I hope you don't mind waiting a bit because, uh, I never got to finishing this weekend and next weekend is already going to be insanity. I'll make it worth the wait, ok?!
Well, that's it for me tonight. I need to veg with the tv a bit before hitting the hay. I've got a busy couple of days at work. I don't even think I'll get much stitching in!
Until next time...
40 comments:
The sticking looks gorgeous, its a lovely design and so close to being finished :) The picture is great and am so pleased that you had a great year of the bunny!
hello dear, your stitching is looking so cute..i really love the little sheepies..so sweet..
lovely orts..
congratulations to catherine ..
hugs and love cucki xxx
Great picture of you.
Congrats to Catherine and another stunning photo of you.
Hugs, Kaye xoxox
Lovely stitching! =)
I love you Kimmy dolls!! :D
Wishing you a wonderful year of the Dragon!
Your stocking is looking great!
I like your cheeser of a photo! I think even more than the last one. It also looks like a beautiful location for a photo session.
Natalia was right I love that picture!!!! The stocking is gorgeous, can't wait to see it finished.
Another lovely photo, Valerie! And I just love your SB stocking...gorgeous.
Congrats to Catherine on her big win!!
Nice progress on the stocking! And nice to see you again :-) Pretty dolls, by the way.
Another gorgeous photo, Valerie--thanks for posting it :)
You sure got a lot more stitching done than I did this weekend. I feel like I've hardly done anything all year... Your stocking is adorable and looks like it would be fun to stitch, too.
Congratulations to Miss Catherine--it certainly is her lucky week...
I like this picture too! You are very photgenic! Love your stocking -- you're so close to a finish! Congrats to Catherine -- she really should buy a lottery ticket. lol! Happy year of the Dragon!
I love your photo Valerie. Love your top! I'd love one like that!
Your stocking is gorgeous. Not much more to go now.
Congratulations to Catherine!
I think you made great progress!
Congratulations Catherine!
Congratulations to Catherine! Nice progress on your stocking--you'll be happy dancing soon! LOVE the picture of you, too! :)
Wonderful recap of your 'year of the bunny'! :) Lovely stitching, and great photo. I just draw deformed Dr Seuss characters whenever anyone wants a picture of me. ;)
The stocking is really coming along - and what a great snaperoo of you!!!
I love your pictures, Valerie. You have such a beautiful smile. :D
Oooooh, almost there with the stocking... I can smell it. What does a finish smell like? I have no idea... but I smell it. LOL!!!
Love your little dolls! Hope the Year of the Dragon surpasses everything the Year of the Rabbit brought you by a hundred fold!
You know Valerie, I have a friend who lives in Chicago who is single and she is one of the happiest people I know. This photo is as natural as the last one.
Oh my! I am so excited to have seen my name! It has certainly been a lucky week for me ~ I think you are right, I should buy a lottery ticket!
Your stitches are beautiful and I love your picture!
Here's to the year of the dragon ~ may it be filled with everything that makes you happy!
Such a pretty picture. Your stocking looks great and get those dancing shoes out.
Hi Valerie, nice to see you! I'm always interested to read your blog and hear of all your activities. Have a good week.
Love the photo of you, Valerie~~ You look very beautiful!!!!
Your WIP looks nice~ I love the little village, too~
May you have a wonderful year of Dragon!!! (which is my year~ ^^)
Beautiful progress! Lovely photos too :)
What a great picture of you!!!!! Lovely stitching !!!!
Valerie, I don't know why you've been hiding from pictures your whole life... I think you are very photogenic. The pictures you are showing us are beautiful !! Oh, I like the stocking too... :-)
You're pretty, Valerie. You have a beautiful smile. Sorry I haven't commented on your last few posts. I'm so behind on my blog reading. Wonderful progress on the stocking.
Hugs,
Veronica.
A great picture Valerie! Lovely stitching too!
Hi
Just making a first visit to your blog.
I love your Shepherd's Bush project.
Great stitching, great pic and yes the year of the bunny was a great one for me too, my little granddaughter was born.
Oh, this picture is fantastic! Your photographer did a superb job :o)
You are so close! Such a beautiful job on your stocking.
Congrats Catherine!
That is a FABULOUS photo, Valerie. It's great to see how your spirits have lifted over the past year. :)
Beautiful stitching as always. Love the little kokeshi dolls!
You are beautiful! Your stocking is looking great!
It's a great photo. :)
Lovely stitching
Wow! YOu are beautiful inside and out! I don't have the time to go blog hopping and look at you putting up two fantastic photographs!!!
The stocking is looking great and I'm looking forward to your HD!
Thanks for sharing the photos, you are lovely! Kudos on the stocking - almost there, and it looks great!
Your stocking is fabulous! Hope the year of the Dragon brings you nothing but happiness!!!
Linda
Great photo! And here's hoping the Year of the Dragon is a great one!! Love that stocking - so close to a finish - it's beautiful!
That's YOU? Oh sweetie...you are sooo pretty! I had no idea...not that you can "sound" attractive or not from just writing...maybe I just better shut up. *grin*
OMG look how far behind I am in my blog list!
Lots of ORTs already! That darling SB project makes for pretty ORTs, doesn't it?
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