Almost there

Hello friends. First of all, let me just say my heart is filled with happiness from all the nice and encouraging comments you gave, I think it might burst (oh no, we don't want that now do we? Haha.) Thank you so much, now I'm attacking this sampler with renewed energy (yes, the Lady drained me back there).
I'm backstitching the middle column now.

                         
DH is in the mood for jazzy lounge ambience. Fine by me, I need something soothing while I'm racing to the finish line like a fool, so eager to start Petal Fairy ;) 

 Personal favorites - My one and only love & Skylark. Nothing beats classic (don't say old) romantic music.

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The Lady's back

Hello friends. With much pride for this post... I think it's worth the whole week of hiding her from the radar. The Lady's back with a vengeance!

 I'm done with all the flowers (unless I missed a spot or two)! The lighter shades making the reds pop out. Next will be four shades of green on her bouquet. Isn't she gorgeous? 
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Sneak Peek

Hello bloggers. I'm done with the running stitch and just started the backstitch.

For this particular shoot, DH finally plays something from this millenium. He likes Allman Brothers Band and their spawns. Some moving guitar playing here, with Gregg Allman vocals in one of the tracks. Bluesy manly voice? Count me in.

 I'm backstitching the first column of letters. The polka dots are now more visible. 

I purposely did not unfurl the whole piece so there would be a surprise element when I blog that finish (drama queen is in the house). I think I better get those dancing shoes ready.

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Hardworking companion

Hello bloggers. Another needle gone. It was the Lady's fault, not mine (am I getting into the habit of fingerpointing or what! hah). I'm here going insane stitching the Lady to catch up a bit with my sampler.

This is where he (literally) lost his head and went to needle heaven... "among the roses"... it's intentionally made blurry, believe me when I tell you it's vertigo worthy (my next update will be awesome, teehee). Well done, needle, well done.

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Blogging Woes

Hi Friends. I admit I have been remiss in my reading duties the past weeks. Not entirely my fault. See, I do my blogposts using laptop at home, where I download pictures, once done I switch it off and keep the whole thing (laptop, charger, mouse) away from the table where I stitch under the ottlite. I catch up on the reading list when I'm on the go using Android tab.

Well, guess what. This message kept appearing for the past week or so.

At first it was by sheer luck, turn it off, rest it for a while, turn it on again then everything's running again. Now, it didn't budge.

I stared at it for a good five minutes thinking it would be embarrassed at its failure and start working again. Five minutes wasted, switch off, switch on, same message. Repeat step one. An hour later, same thing. It felt like having a detox (honestly, I'm not really into social media, lol). 

I called big niece, said she doesn't use android but would be happy to help if it's in her hands or "why don't you search the net" ( yeah right, more confusing for me). I read that the easiest way was to reset the tab. Oh me, oh my. 

It will be weekend by the time I visit. I even considered asking little niece (yup, the one using android for minecraft and lots of other games). Am I really putting my gadget fate into gradeschool hands? ("Where is my cool aunt? what did you do to her?")

So I succumbed to the inevitable. RESET. Gone were the videos and silly snapshots. Good thing they're not that many. Just wanted to let the frustration out. 

There, now I'm okay. Time to recharge and read those blogs.

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ABC Sampler WIP

It's me again. As I said in my last post, here's the sampler:

 All xstitches done, whoopee! From here on I will be running and backstitching my way to the finish line, woohoo!

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Summer Fragrance WIP

Hello bloggers. I'm excited to show you the Lady's progress. She's been begging for some exposure, and I feel she deserves it. So here she is:

 I can definitely see her face now. I also added more reds on the flowers. I asked DH what he sees... "A woman gardening" (uh, okay, that good huh?). I think he's imagining her right hand as a trowel, lol. Next post will be the sampler.
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Getting Restless

Hello friends. I'm in a mad stitcher mode this week as I made a deal with myself (for real, a deal with myself... as if I can trust who I'm dealing with, lol). I made a commitment to finish one WIP before starting Petal Fairy, so I'm pinning my hopes on the sampler. Here's where I am so far:

Notice the border's flowers are all filled in? Next I will be finishing the hearts, and the polka dots on the big letters. 

Like a teenage giggling crush I found myself stealing glances at Petal Fairy before going to sleep, right after I'm done stitching. Yes, I kept the fairy hidden so I won't be tempted, hehe.

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ABC Sampler WIP

Hello bloggers. Time to check in for my sampler progress.

 All alphabets done. Yay! Only 5 light color threads remaining for xstitch and then the finishing touches. 

At this point I'm keeping Summer Fragrance under wraps, I've done some progress on her too but I feel these two need their own space as they get near the finish line (but it's a long way to go for the Lady due to complicated stitching beyond my level, haha).
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Girls' Day Out

Happy Easter everyone;)

Yesterday I went to AC Moore store with my brother-in-law's sister. She's on a massive yarn hunt lately. Since she got 'hooked' on different crochet projects, she's been collecting all colors. My dear sis was at work yesterday so little niece tagged along. Within minutes the cart is filled. The store had 20% off for total purchase (including sale items).

I'm so pleased with my purchase:

 Giraffe neck pillow came home with us, little niece won't let go.

 These quilted totes are no Vera Bradley but at a cheap price, it's a steal. I couldn't pass up on the lightweight and functionality of these totes. They are perfect for stitching on the go. The two large totes (18x15x6) are big enough to hold my stitching stuff and laptop when I go to sis' house, the inside is lined with 6 pockets, snap closure, and one pocket outside. Priced at $11.99 each. Take a look at the cute lining inside.

 

 The smaller tote (15x12.5x4) is also lined with 6 pockets inside, 3 mini pockets outside and has a zipper closure. This is priced at $9.59.

The design may be too bright or loud for some but I think they're pretty for 'crafts' purpose. Bottom line is they don't cost a fortune, lol.
I also bought 30x36 14ct aida in Natural at $3. 
This is all for now. 
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More on Sampler

It's me again. Added more letters on the sampler and filled in some of those flowers on the border:

And this time, I'm liking the music I'm stitching to, can hum and sing some words from these songs (who doesn't know JT... no, not Justin Timberlake, haha, and some upbeat, Steely Dan music).

I'm pretty excited stitching the next color- RED;)

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Big Leap

Hello again. Same WIPs but definitely more progress this time around!

The sampler now has the big green and blue letters (btw, I'm doing this piece from dark to light color).

And next we have this Lady:

 I kept my promise to her, showed her more respect (aren't we overdramatic?!!)

I stitched most of her face/neck/chest to get me excited stitching her. Oh, I also finished her pashmina shawl (How do I know her shawl is made of wool? No idea, I just like how that word sounds... repeat after me... pash-mi-na;)

At this point, us two have already established chemistry... I'm finally embracing this black beast (my black fabric challenge, lol)

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