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