Friday, June 23, 2006

Almost there... not quite yet... but really soon!

It's my own fault, really. If I hadn't taken forever to get myself started tonight, I would have finished Part 9 of MTM.... but I did get very close. I could have finished, really. But instead, I have opted not to stitch the four jessica stitches in the big center building (they form what are supposed to be the stained glass windows) tonight - it is late and I want to stitch those with a fresher mind. They aren't difficult, but they look stupid if you do them wrong - LOL! So, I will do them tomorrow evening. We have plans during the day to visit Mike's mother. It will, of course, be a tremendous relief to be done with these buildings. It's already a relief!

I got up earlier than Mike this morning, and I put a little bit of time in on Harvest Moon while the house was so quiet. I really love this sampler :-)

Some things I have been noticing about stitching bloggers.... 1) they are generous people, always looking to share with others; 2) almost all have an affinity for Carriage House Samplings; 3) many of us have a stack of Little House Needleworks charts, with Coffee Menu on the "must stitch" list - LOL! Just my frequent observations.... :-)

Stitched on today: Harvest Moon and Medieval Town Mandala

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Not long to go now and you can breathe that huge sigh of relief, Carol.

Harvest Moon is looking great too.

As for your observations about stitching bloggers, well until I started reading other blogs, I didn't have any CHS charts (actually I still don't, I only have a freebie), or LHN, but I have a couple of those to stitch now :)

Enjoy your weekend.

Anonymous said...

Oooh not long to go now with MTM! It looks fantastic!

Hope you're enjoying your long weekend and a happy belated birthday to Mike.

Anonymous said...

MTM looks great, nearly there and then you can do the biggest HD :o)

Thanks for the birthday wishes

mainely stitching said...

Your progress is inspiring!

And yes, I've noticed the same, especially the generosity and LHN patterns! :)

My Life In Stitches said...

I have really enjoyed watching MTM grow. It is a beautiful piece. I would love to see a close up of the Jessica stitches. I haven't heard of them. I am speciality stitch-challenged. :0)
I do like CHS charts. Kathy is a really nice lady too. I can't wait to get my hands on The Village!
I also have many LHN in my to stitch pile include both Coffee Menu and Coffee Spot. :0)

Leslie aka zoeandcooper said...

Both pieces look Awesome! You are making great progress.

I agree with your observations about stitching bloggers. I have many CHS and LHS patterns:)

LivnLaf said...

You have done a fabulous job on MTM. It was quite a project to take on and knowing how much work you have put into it, I hope it will be displayed where all can see and admire it. Good for you!

lena-lou said...

I didn't realise the MTM was as big but notice it is nearly as wide as your armchair!! Double wow for what you have done my fingers are aching just looking at it! It is a stunning piece of work :-)
Enjoy your weekend

Unknown said...

My word Carol, that MTM is becoming a big piece. Looking lovely and those colours are just so vibrant.

Harvest Moon is looking good too... I have this in my 'to do' pile too.

And yes, those LHN charts are just so cute and such lovely stitches.

Tracy said...

Carol I had to laugh when reading your observations this morning ,I just received my CHS charts in the post yesterday (these are not available in NZ ) and at present I'm stitching Home of a Needleworker by LHN and have the Coffee Menu lined up as my next project ,your observations seem to be dead on the money lol.