Part 1 is finished! This is really so much nicer in person. I decided to use a gold bead and a green bead. Now, if you notice - the gold one is very small (the regular size Mill Hill Magnifica) - but the larger one is the 6mm. So far, I'm happy with the larger size. I thought it added a bit more depth to the vine. We'll see if I change my decision when the new parts are released.
you don't have to twist my arm too much, do you? Here's my Castles in the Sky WIP. The fabric is 28 count Baby Lotion Pink with a few touches of rose and turquoise just around the center.
There is more turquoise to the left which I did not manage to get into the picture. Just little blotches, but when the stitching is on top of them, I like the way it looks. :)
Well, the butterflies will be flying south! I thought even as I was attaching them that they were too large. I did buy the smallest ones available at the store. Thanks for all the advice...:)
I'm sure I will find a very nice home for them soon. After all, with all the WIP's I have, I'm sure they will look great somewhere! ;))
In fact, I just started (oh no! another one!) Castles in the Sky Mystery by Papillon Creations. The very center portion is the formal garden...I could have one or two fluttering around in there! I started the first portion yesterday and have about half of it done....maybe a picture tomorrow.
...and a little teaser...I started it on a fabric that I painted myself! So far, I really like how it looks! I have the mandatory threads as well as the ones that I chose for my flowers. Think...jewel tones....;)
Here's my update on Mini Mandala Mystery IV by Chatelaine Designs. Those four crystal butterflies in the corners, too big? Martina had originally called for the usual crystal cubes that she uses in every design. I saw these little butterflies when I was in A. C. Moore the other day and bought them. I like the idea that there is still the crystal, as Martina had intended. But-- I also like the idea of something different. Oh, and yes, the middle square was supposed to be another large crystal cube. Margit, Anne Marieke and I have shared charms for the previous three mandalas (a ladybug, a bee and a dragonfly). I think the hummingbird is perfect for this one.
After working on my Mirabilias for months and months....well, I started to feel a bit guilty about neglecting all my Chatelaines. So Oriental Harem Garden came out to play for a while. I always forget how vibrant and gorgeous the colors are in this design....take a peek. I really like the little triangle and border, so far.
Last night - I watched cartoons...on the Turner Movie Classic channel. My old time favorites - Merrie Melodies....Sniffles the mouse, the old style Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Marvin the Martian and my all time favorite - Michigan J. Frog (the singing frog)....Of course, there was stitching, too, but nothing that required a lot of concentration, since I was enjoying reliving my childhood....But look what got finished! It's Blackbird Designs Quaker Fragments stocking from the March of the Daffodils booklet:
I did not have the required threads for this on hand, so decided to try something a little different from the medium green and light green used in the model. Now I have a stocking for each month!
I know I have not said how much I appreciate everyone's wonderful comments for a while. I really enjoy that each of you come to visit me and are kind enough to leave a comment. It truly brightens my day. Thank you!
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....yet again! After seeing Margit's wonderful progress on MMM04, I pulled my little mini mandala back out from hiding again. I actually made some decent progress on this one.
