El Paso and Austin

Looks like the upper half of Texas is done.  Now to get to the rest, and to get some background done.  My husband's suggested the slogan "Life is too short to live in Dallas" around the outside.

The Actual Indy Race

Photos from the Indycar race on September 4th, 2011 - the Baltimore Grand Prix.  You can tell the high shutter speed Andreas used when you see the (deliberately) blurry ones as comparison.  Last of the Grand Prix pics, and can't go next year cause I'll b in Europe.

What a Difference Some Dark Makes

It's easy to see the outline of the passionflower now, just from adding some dark color. 

Another Round of Red

A few more rows of background done.  I feel like I'm making progress only because I see the end of the lizard to work toward.

Old LeMans and The Car I Want

A racer from days gone by still in great shape, even if it is a Corvette.... and the car I'd buy if I had the money.  Isn't this black Aston Martin beautiful?  It'd be a bit easier to get here than in the States, but I just can't afford it.  The roads here would tear it up, too.  It couldn't even drive down the myriad potholes strung together that constitute the road I live on.  I still want, though!

Castling

Yay! I finally made it to the castle!

Bottomed Out

I have a few more stitches to put in, but the bottom is reached!  This is the full size of  the piece.  Whew, the end's in sight.