This month, we're telling about our style of stitching and how many projects we feel comfortable working on at one time. Sadly, my attention span is far too short for me to be a one-at-a-time stitcher. I think I'm more of what you'd call a "goal-based rotation stitcher" - i.e. I will have a smallish goal in mind when I pick up a project (for instance, "finish stitching the pond" or whatnot), and an idea of what part of the design I'd like to start work on after reaching my goal, and I'll stitch on that until I'm tired of the project and ready to move on to another one. Three largish and one small project at a time seems about right to avoid boredom and give me a finish every now and then.
Here's what I've accomplished in the last month:
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| The Victoria Sampler New Hampshire heart. My goal for this one was to finish it, and I did! The bird's head looks flat on top, and I'm tempted to add a couple of stitches. |
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| Dimensions Early Snow Cardinals Stocking. Goal this month: finish stitching the male cardinal. |
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| Lo, How a Rose, by Better Homes and Gardens. Goal: reach all 4 sides. |
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| Dragon Dreams Not Forgotten. Here, I wanted to finish stitching the sea monsters and the left side of the boat's hull. |
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| And this will be my new "small" for the next month - Crossed Wing Collection nuthatch and bluejay ornaments. I think I'll start with the nuthatch, because I think they're charming little birds! |
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So, overall, I did pretty well on meeting my modest goals for the month. Onward to March!
6 comments:
I'm a similar style of rotation stitcher, although I often go by pages instead of something in the design itself. I like the little ritual of throwing away a working copy page when I'm done with it!
I really like the VS sampler heart, a beautiful combination of stitches. :)
Your WIPs are so lovely!
They are all lovely. :)
Your stitching is lovely! Congratulations on your finishes!
BEautiful projects!! I am just loving that cardinal!!
Lovely stitching - that cardinal is so pretty!
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