Sunday, September 18, 2011

Still stitching away!


It looks like Blogger is having its way with the orientation of my photos again! You would think that with all the smart people working on these programs, someone could fix this problem. But no, we have to look at things sideways. On the bright side, maybe you will concentrate on the orientation and overlook the wrinkles. I stitch in hand, and this linen is impervious to the iron! I haven't updated I Sigh Not in a long time, so I decided to post this pic, even though it is wrinkled. This sampler is so difficult to put down! My goal is to finish it by the end of the year - I still believe that is possible.




And here is my version of the iStitch mystery SAL, completed through part 4. I just adore this piece.


I am still frantically trying to stay current with the SAL Romantique. It takes a lot of my stitching time. but it is so lovely, it's worth it. Then also vying for attention are Purple Garden Heart Note Alley, and Spanish Mystery Sampler. This is not even considering the gazillion of projects kitted up! Such a terrible problem to have - ROFL.


Well we have survived two deluges of rain in the past few weeks; no water in the basement, but the gardens have weeds as high as an elephant's eye. I need to go out and tackle them. I am also replanting my back flower garden with more deer resistant plantings - lots of fragrant and prickly foliage. I had to throw out all of my bearded iris because I couldn't eradicate the borers. I have been treating the soil all summer; so I plan to plant some new fans this fall and hope for the best.


That's all I have for now. Bye, Margaret


3 comments:

Kathy A. said...

so many stitches - so little time. Your work is lovely. I too find blogger sometimes is cranky and just doesn't cooperate. Annoying isn't it.

sylvie rĂªveries said...

your blog is very beautiful. I promiss you to explain my SAL in english for you.

Mindi said...

You're working on some very beautiful projects. I feel the same pain you do in trying to keep up with everything, there are so many wonderful options.