Apr 18, 2016

Monday Update / Gifted Gorgeousness / IHSW

Grab a drink and pull up a chair it's a big update today. I decided to put the computer aside and stitch so it's time to catch up today.

First up is Gifted Gorgeousness. I worked on several pieces but for this check in I will share with you another beach themed piece that my mom got me at the PALs retreat last year...
This one is called Beach Blessings. It's from Erica Michael's. I'm stitching it on 36ct 1 thread over 2 with GAST threads. I love working with them. They turn out so pretty. I started this one for the DUCJC Jan 25th. This is now 3 days of progress.

This weekend was a IHSW (International Hermit Stitch Weekend). I picked up the Spring Bell Pull from Stoney Creek. Here is where I got after the weekend on the P block...
Love the cute rabbit and adorable caterpillar on the top. My needle really fell in love with this block and I was happy to get so much progress over the weekend.

I'm also going to check in with the Monday Stitchery Link Party. Follow the link and see what some others have been working on lately.

A quick look ahead and my life is getting busy busy. 3 sleepies (how we count down to something haha) until we leave for a camping trip. 3 sleepies after that I leave on a trip with Mom and Jeremiah to Minnesota. Memorial Day another camping trip. Next weekend after that I leave with Fred for our anniversary trip. So I'm excited and yet thinking WOW. Hopefully I'll steal time for X's in there too.

28 comments:

Kerryp77 said...

P looks lovely, the bunny sure is cute. Have a lovely time on those trips

Mii Stitch said...

Great stitching as always, that little rabbit is so cute!!
Have fun on all your trips, lucky you :)

The Knitting Cross Stitcher said...

Lovely stitching on both wip's,love the little caterpillar.
You have a busy,happy time ahead of you:)

Tiffstitch said...

Great stitching on everything and no wonder you want to take time to stitch now before it gets really busy!

Renee said...

Katie, I just love your cross-stitch projects! Beautiful work. It sounds like the next few weeks are going to be fun ones. Enjoy!

gominam said...

Indeed, that rabbit is so cute, i had to look closer and there it is, that adorable caterpillar! This looks so beautiful, I hope it gets more time in your rotation:)

Linda said...

Wonderful progress on both pieces Katie.

Lnda

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Thanks for taking part in GG this month. The beach scene is lovely and the perfect reminder of the retreat.
Enjoy your sleepies and the camping too!

CathieJ said...

I hope you enjoy all of your trips. Your cross-stitch is very pretty. I love that P block. So adorable.

Justine said...

Beautiful stitching as always. I love the rabbit and the caterpillar. I think this design is so much prettier stitched than it looked on the front of the chart.
Safe travels and hope you have a great time.

Julie said...

Adorable little rabbit on this block.
Lots of lovely times to look forward to coming up for you

Deb said...

Oh that rabbit is so adorable, both works are beautiful great stitching

Susan said...

Sounds like some travel time to stitch, maybe? These look great!

Bea said...

Excellent work on both projects. Enjoy your trips and stitch if you can. You know there isn't a better relaxer.

Amy said...

Good to see you!! The colors in Beach Blessings so far are so soothing. LOVE the wee bunny on the "P", and the vibrant flowers are gorgeous.

Amy said...

Also! It sounds like you have some fun stuff coming up!!

Claudette497 said...

Both pieces look wonderful! I hope you have happy travels!

Guida said...

Your stitching is exquisite, enjoy your trips. Thanks for sharing. Guida.

Heather said...

Great progress have a fun trip!

Preeti said...

The bunny is so cute !! I love your spring project :)
Lots of fun trip ahead, great!!

Mini said...

Good progress on both of your projects. The bunny is so cute .
Enjoy your trips.

Unknown said...

It looks as if you have so many wonderful adventures in your near future. I know you will be having so much fun. As always your stitching is beautiful

Rachel said...

Oh, how sweet is that little bunny? He'd make a nice little project on his own. Myrtle Beach is looking good too. Have a happy time preparing for all your trips! :)

Carol said...

Sounds like a busy time for you, Katie--enjoy all the trips and hope you get to squeeze in some stitching time. Love both of these projects!

Brigitte said...

Such nice progress on both your projects. These Stoney Creek charts often have nice little surprises, like this little spring bunny and a funny caterpillar, lol.
Enjoy your trips ahead!

Kaisievic said...

Very sweet stitching on both pieces and it sounds like you have some great fun times ahead - enjoy!

Stitching Noni said...

Great post... I love your bunny!
Hope you have a wonderful time on your anniversary trip
Hugs xx

SuperMomNoCape said...

Both of your projects are so pretty. I do love the bunny in the second one!

It does sound like you're going to have a busy time of travel coming up.

Thanks so much for linking up to last week's Stitchery Link Party and for the link back. Aloha hugs!