More Harem

Filled in some of the buildings...:)

Harem

Small amount of progress on my Oriental Harem Garden. The two smaller windows filled in, finished the blackwork next to the main portal and all the greens in the top scalloped border.

Fran

Here's some progress on my Letter Fairy, Fran.

A better picture

Mini Mandala Mystery III....a better picture than this morning's.

MMM03

Part 1 is done! I think that this one is my favorite out of the mini mandalas, so far. I just love the colors and shape of this one. I had found some of the 078 beads - but I only had about 30 beads. The entire mandala requires more. However, there were enough of those 078's to at least fill in the center area. I'll add the beads as soon as I receive them.

More Midnight Stitching

OK, I really do not want this to become a habit! But look at the pretty results of my "midnight madness." This is a WIP of Part 1 of the Mini Mandala Mystery III by Chatelaine Designs. Much prettier in person. That gold really does shine! Now to finish up the other three sides. Hopefully, during the day this time!

"The Zone"

OK, time for me to "wax poetic" a bit. No, this is not about the Twilight Zone...not at all. It's about that "zone" that your mind reaches when you are stitching. Stitching something you are totally enjoying. There are no unwanted visits from those pesky frogs. Every stitch is just so. Your threads do not tangle and knot. You stitch happily and pleasantly instead of being frustrated by every single stitch you make. That "zone". Been there? Well, last night for the first time in a very long time (especially with my recent visitations from the frogs)...I was in "the zone." I forgot what it was like. When I first started stitching, I was in "the zone" all the time. I loved everything I worked on. Now, this is not to say I do not like the pieces I am stitching. It just seems that the older I become, the harder it is to reach "the zone." Too many life distractions, family, home obligations, bills, etc., you know, just too much some days. I have always used my stitching as an escape from life's realities. (At least during the stitching process.) But last night was just one of those "old time" calm, happy, "I love stitching" feelings again. I did not want to stop last night. Here the clock said midnight, and I was still ready to go...but I put my stitching away...all the time thinking..."Yes..it's still here.":))



After my complete rambling on above, I am sure you would like to see the result of my "zone" stitching, right? Here's Fran (Letters from Nora, Nora Corbett Designs. :))