Working on Hope

Hard to see the beading there, but it's on the fabric. Looks so much better in good lighting.

 

26 for 2026 #22: Earrings by Once Upon une fois

Doing these earrings was basically a very long set of blanket stitch all the way around with one color change. Mission accomplished quickly.

 

26 for 2026: Compass by Keslyn's

Haven't worked on this since I started it. It's small. Will try to finish before the end of the year.

 

26 for 2026 #6: Brown Wooden House by Wonderland Crafts

One of the kits Andreas sent me from Kyiv all started.

 

In Stitches Stash

I made a trip to In Stitches when I was in training in DC. This is what I bought.

 

26 for 2026 #24: Ukrainian Heart by Pepperberry

This should be a quick finish.

 

26 for 2026 #13: The More the Merrier by cozyblue handmade

Not sure I like this one, but it's now started. At least it's easy?

 

Time for the Text

I've stitched this piece once and given it away. This time it's for me. And it's time to add the text.

 

Lunch in Alexandria

After Woodlawn, we went to have lunch in Alexandria. My salad was huge.

 

Start of My Goldwork Design

I decided on a fairly hard design for my goldwork class. It's a Ukrainian trident  with wheat coming out the middle. I hope I can do it justice.

 

All Lodged Up

This came out kind of cute - Lodge with an Owl from a kit. Now to make it into something.

 

26 for 2026 #21: Owl Keep Your Place by Luca-S

This small piece is a quick stitch that will come along. Already have most of the head done.

 

Woodlawn

Friends and I visited Woodlawn and the Frank Lloyd Wright house there, then saw the needlework show in the main house. It was a pretty spring day.

 

Magenta Bauble Done

Some beads got misplaced somewhere, so I improvised and added some colors.

 

26 for 2026 #1: Hope by Reflets de Soie

Here's the beginning of Hope. I like these little beaded ornaments.

 

Lots of Mushrooms

Lots of mushrooms around a fern. And all of them done.

 

26 for 2026 #2: Compass by Keslyn's

A bunch of counting for this one.

 

Two Big Flakes

Two big flakes and the top of a tree mean a Christmas ornament in progress.