Thursday, January 27, 2011

2011 Stitching Update as of Jan 27

I know quite a few of you will remember that I signed up for the 2011 stitching challenge where we were to start a new project on each of the first 15 days of January. I changed the challenge somewhat so that I could incorporate some UFOs that are lying around here. I've had to modify it even more.

I did okay the first couple days, but around the 4th or 5th, my back was hurting so bad I just didn't feel up to pulling the required threads and fabric so I just kept stitching on the newest project.  I actually stitched on it until it was completed.  I started this on Jan 4 and completed it on Jan 16 (I think).


I still didn't feel like pulling threads so I picked up the piece I started Jan 3rd and finished it.  I don't know why but I can get a good shot of this one; every shot is just a bit blurry.


Then I picked up the piece I started Jan 2 - The Witches Wheel.  Here's what it looks like after 3 1/2 skeins of black and 7 days of stitching.  Ignore the wrinkles and hoop marks as the ironing board isn't out and I didn't want to ask M to set it up for me.


I'm not giving up on the challenge list I posted; just revising it a bit as I hate to keep asking M to put these threads away and pull these threads for me.  He's been a complete angel since this started and I know he doesn't mind, but we all know how we love to play in the fibers ourselves.  Saw the surgeon Jan 18 and he told me again no bending, lifting or twisting until my next visit which if Feb 15; then we get to start that wonderful thing called physical therapy.  But hey, if it gets me back to playing in my thread boxes again I'll be one happy camper.

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14 comments:

  1. beautiful stitching love the material too. Hope you get better soon. Listen to your Dr.

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  2. The first 2 are lovely! I LOVE Witches Wheel, the fabric is awesome! Good luck with the surgeon, I'll be praying for you!

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  3. Love your first finish. That one is so you! :) The second one is beautiful. Love the sentiment and the colors. Witches wheel is really taking shape! But since you have two finishes maybe M better get two more kitted for you. :) It is so nice to see you stitching again.

    I hope your back is feeling better every day. Good luck with therapy. :) And as for your snow.............. LOL (Seen my pics? And we got another foot last night!) How did Sassy like the snow? I can't keep Rory in he loves it so.

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  4. Congrats on your finishes. The gingerbread one is adorable! I hope your back feels better soon.

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  5. I love the Christmas piece, you stitched that on THE perfect fabric. And your Witches Wheel is stunning. Sorry you are having back problems, I hope you will get relief soon.

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  6. Your Gingerbread piece is beautiful. I am loving the colors of your fabrics. They are so beautiful. I cant wait to see me. I hope you are feeling better.

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  7. Love, love, love the Gingerbread house. It is gorgeous. Who created the design? I love it...

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  8. Take care and hope you feel better soon. Stitching is lovely I adore the bright material.

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  9. You've got some wonderful fabrics for your projects. I also have the Halloween piece but I have only put in about 10 stitches!! LOL

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  10. I love the fabric for the Witches Wheel and your two finishes are really pretty! Hope your back feels better soon.... Hugs!

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  11. I love your finishes! Very nice stitching on everything!

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  12. Your projects are looking fantastic. I just started Witches Wheel today, and while the amount of black is intimidating, I'm just in love with the fabric. :) I hope your back feels better soon.

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  13. They look Great!!!! I hope you get to feeling better.

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  14. Hi Debra. I'm fairly new to blogspot, so I'm looking for stitchy blogs to follow. I found you through Nancy M. I'm Julie, from Cincinnati, OH, and I love your Witches Wheel. The fabby is gorgeous. It's gonna look great when you finish it. I hope you're feeling better now as it's been a while since you wrote this. And grats on your finishes!

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