Finally Started My Year Long

After managing twelve months last year, I am trying again.  This is a Lizzie Kate series.  Yes, yellow is a bold choice for the background fabric!  The designs are smaller than last year, but I had to start later because I didn't have my stuff and had to order thread.

Something Different

Just before all my stuff came, I ordered what you've been seeing in the past couple of weeks.  These earrings are goldwork and silk.  I'm going to give them a try.

Working On The Edge

I've been working on the left edge a bit, getting more boxes done.  Nothing exciting, but at least progress.

Up To Three

Working on the third band now, plugging away.  The thread I'm using is normally a bit thick for the canvas, but I'm liking the chunky look.

Bonus Kit

I was able to buy the Serenity Harbor Stitching Book Kit because I subscribed to the Serenity Harbor Sampler from By the Bay.  At this point, I'm still on part three of that because I put it away when I moved.  I'll dig it out when I'm finished with another couple of large projects.  For now, I can do this small multi technique project too!

Birds Chirped

Go me, another finish!  I found this a bit trickier than other bayeux stitch kits I've done.  I find the stranded cotton to just be difficult.  Wool works much, much better.  On the other hand, the colors are pretty vibrant, and I think it came out pretty well.

Broderi Box Meh

I splurged and ordered Nordic Needle's February Broderi Box.  I'm not really pleased with the ordering system, as if you forget to order during the one week they're in stock, you're out of luck.  That's what happened to me on the March box.  Looking through this one, though, I see a lot of very much specialty threads - ones with very limited applications.  To me, this makes the box less attractive, as I'm going to be stuck with threads I have no use for for years.  I do like the color and presentation, but there are still several kinks to work out with this.