Goldwork Parts C and D Done

This week I was able to work on the goldwork twice, making me able to complete two areas. The "beads" in the middle of the flower were all supposed to use Jaceron, but I had extra bits from my last goldwork piece and used them. That means I added bits of copper to it. I think it looks pretty good.

Victorian Garden

I reached the point of the edge of parts 2 and 3 this week. I'll be working it from top down now. Since taking this picture, I've made more progress than usual for me in a week. I'm pleased. The colors blend into each other quite well. I'm still far behind, but at least I'm catching up, somewhat.

Strap Stretched

I didn't get much done on this this week - just managed to get the strap another inch and a half longer. I still like how it is coming along. Will be able to get it done, hopefully, soon.

Heart on the Backstretch

I have the heart completely done now and am just filling in the background now. It looks pretty good and I got quite a bit more done since this picture, so I -should- have this done by the end of the week. It's my goal!

Medieval Town Mandala

Still working on the first corner, though it is coming along. Got most of the colors for the triangle in there, at least, though it needs gold in it. My husband left again today for another two week trip, and I'm here with two kids, a dog, two cats and a guinea pig. My stitching has really been suffering with this whole upset schedule thing every week. Maybe when I get back from France I'll settle into a new schedule. I doubt it'll happen before then.

A Couple More Plants

I got two more plants done on the pots and progressed a little more on the terra cotta. Once I finish them, I have a lot of Rhodes stitches to do, but they go a lot faster than the cross stitching sometimes.

Panda Pals Framed

Some of you may remember this piece of stitching - I finished it around Christmas. My husband completed the frame and assembled it today. Didn't he do a great job? I really like it, but it's going to my best friend's mother, who collects pandas. I hope she enjoys it. Won't know until Memorial Day weekend, when she goes to visit her son and pick it up.