Friendship Puzzle Pieces

Well, my daughter has returned from Chicago and I am no longer dog sitting. I have been busy while I was away. Below you will find a picture of all my puzzle pieces tgether and then close ups of each. I have several piece of work that have been sitting much too long, so I am working on them. I would love to have them done fast, but I am a realist. I have other things that I have promised, and they must get done first.











In ths last oe, the things that look like black dots are bees, and the hive is in the rear right tree.

Have a wonderful day. Amber

Another day

Well, while babysitting, I have almost finished my purse. Only 2 more seams, and then I can put it together. Also, I have the first puzzle piece done except for the edging which I will do this afternoon. I have my plans made for the next 3 puzzle pieces, and I want to start a surface embroidery project. I sometimes feel as though my plate is too full, but othertimes I wonder why I am not getting much done. Oh well, I just keep plugging along.

Amber

Monday evening

I just left the Grandkids, and am home at last. We played with my charms and special buttons. They love to just look through them every now and then. Now that I am home, I received 2 detritus bags from Vickie Clayton at Threadart. Such beautiful colors. I also received 2 of the 3 Teresa Wentzler books I ordered from Amazon. The other should be here this week. I don't very often get to order things by e-mail, or even shop in a store for more than some thread. I have a good start on the first puzzle piece for the Pat Winter Gathers Friendship Puzzle swap. They arn't due until June 1st, but why wait. I am enjoying a few days of quiet before a new order for St. Michaels comes in. They want a set of robes for the Deacon. They don't take long, but I really hate working with the fabric. It frays and flies everywhere. So I will wait patiently nd enjoy the respit.

Shalom.
Amber

Biscornu for swap - Theresa in Bronx, NY

The Stitching Fingers Cross Stitch Biscornu swap is complete for my part. The first picture is of the 2 sides before they were joined.


Next is a picture of the pattern.


Next is the Assisi work side (the background).

Blue Color Study Block (Winnie's)

Sorry the first picture isn't very good. Somehow I got a dark shadow on the top right corner. It does show up in the close up though.


Below is the close up of the spider and web. I told you it was blue.


Below is a close up of the paisley.

Dalmaticas

This is not a very good picture, but it is one of the dalmaticas. I made two for adults and one for a child, I believe they are worn by the altar boys and altar servers.

Sunday night

Well, I finished the biscornu and the dalmaticas. After being ill all Saturday afternoon, I got them done today. I started working on a puzzle piece for the swap. Winnie's block is done and ready to go to Jane. I got enough done to allow me a few days of just plain embroidering. It's too late for pictures. Don't come out well after dark, so I will post pictures tomorrow. Pleasant dreams or have a great day. Amber

Saturday morning

OK, I'm up. Wish I could sleep later, but that's not likely. I have lots to do today. I really want to get the Dalmaticas done today. I also want to get the biscornu done so I can ship it. I have some ideas for Winnie's block that I think will look good. I also have some ideas (finally) for the puzzle piece swap. If I work quickly enough, I just might get some of this done. Blessed Sabath to those who keep it, and blessed Saturday to those who don't.
Amber

Sorry about not posting

I haven't felt very well for a few days, not an excuse, just a reason. I did get both sides of the biscornu done. Will photograph them tomorrow and post them. I haven't done much else. I worked on my purse I started back in October, 2008. It will be done soon. It has been a real joy to work on, but I had to finally say enough. I aparently have a penchant for encrusting. I will log it as soon as the blocks are done. I also gotten started on Winnie's block for the round robin. I put a spider web and spider on, did a couple of seams with bullion roses (my very most favorite) and some other stitches. Next I want to work on one of the velvet patches.

I also have some more to do with the Dalmaticas. I should get them done tomorrow. I got out of babysitting tomorrow, so I will have some time to get them done.

God bless.
Amber

Another Day

Well, I babysat all day. I don't get much work done when I babysit. I have just a few more stitches, and the biscornu will get put together. At least I have one thing completed. My right arm and hand keep falling asleep (carpal tunnel), so I feel like I should just go to bed. But I won't. I'll keep on working until I get everything done that I possibly can. It's going to storm here, rain and lightening, so I probably won't get much done with the sewing machine. I will still get some hand work done.

I'll see what happens an let you know tomorrow. Pleasant evening and sweet repose.
Amber

End of day recap

Well, I got one side of the Biscornu done and started the second side. I got almost one Dalmatica done before my daughter called for a few hours of babysitting. I have 11 grandchildren, fortunately (or not) only 3 of them live near me. I usually babysit Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sometimes I get called for other days. It really interferes with my sewing, but I do love my little rascals. Brady is 5, Morgan is 7, and Justan is 15. Justin usually watches the little ones on Tuesday and Thursday, but sometimes school things interfere. I have received my round robin list for cross titching. Thankfully the date to mail is not until April 30. I still have some daylight left, and I can work by lamp light, so I will see how much further I get for today. More tomorrow.

Amber

ANOTHER BUSY DAY

Well, I got the Needle Book projects in the mail today. Several people have mentioned an interest in getting a set. Wee'll see. I have started a biscornu for the swap on Stitching Fingers Cross Stitch. I am using the Asisi (sic) technique to make it. One side will have the item in black, the other side will have the backgrouond in black. Those are the recipients favorite colors, and I am working it on 11 ct. Aida in pure white. I have offered to do a swap with another lady, but she hasn't gotten back with me yet. When I get this done, I will be working on Winnie's blue block. I'm a bit nervous about that, it is so beautiful, and this is so new to me. I will do the best I can, and hope everyone else does theirs and makes mine look better. I also am in Pat Winters Puzzle swap, and a round robin for SFcross stitch group. But first today, I have 3 Dalmatica's to finish up for St. Michael's Church. I don't think I can get all of this done in one day, better try for 2 days and see where I get.

God Bless, and have a great and productive day.
Amber

Needle Book, Pin Keep, Scissor Fob

This set is the one I made for the hostess of the swap. I hope she finds it useful.

Needle Book, Pin Keep, Scssor Fob

This set was originally made to be mine, buta friend loved the heart, so I gave her the Pin Keep and the Fob.

Needle Book, Pin Keep, Scissors Fob Swap

This is the actual set I made for the CQ4N swap. Below is the set.



Below is a close up of the Needle Book. It has six pages for needles, with room to add four more if wanted. It is approximately one inch thick, and is very much a little book.



Below is the Pin Keep. The pins go into the cording on the edge and into the center of the heart. Room for many pins. The flower in the upper right corner was made using several treatments. The pot, center and lower leaves ere all done in detached buttonhole. The stem is couched. The upper leaves are done in needle weaving. I dyed the hearts and edging with Easter egg dye. My first attemp at dying.



Below is the scissors fob.

Original Hussif

The following pictures are of my first Hussif. I followed the pattern and came out with a nice roll.

This is the inside opened up and flat.



This is the outside opened up and laying flat



This is how it looks folded and tied. It was really too small for my needs, which is why the blue one, seen earlier, was made.

Hearts and Flowers Shower

This is the block I did for Lyn Osse. I used only rayon floss, no buttons, beads, laces or anything else. I think it came out pretty nice. It wasn't quite laying flat for the picture.

Color Study Blue

This is my naked block for the Blue Color Study RR. I look forward to seeing the progress at CQ for Newbies. I'll post the finished block when it arrives home in a few months.

Sorry

I've been very busy. I had to make a complete Henry The VIII costume (what a chalenge) and a number of other things for customers. I have new projects to show so look ahead.

This is the Heart I received in the Heart Swap. It was done by Hannah Skellington.