Its official

Happy July 1st!  How exciting this weekend is going to be.  The true kick off to summer.  You know what happens in summer time dont you?!  Same as what happens every summer.  Fun, friends, BBQ's, warm of the sun and of course new summer loves.  Summer loves for me are new project starts.  There have been a few kitted up already, but the one that was a must start, that I was teasing all of you earlier this week, is Elizabeth Mears from Queenstown Samplers.  I know that many of you have already been enjoying her beauty for some time, but better late then never. 

With an exquisite conversion to overdyed silks, I started Elizabeth on Vintage Pecan Butter 40ct.  What a great choice for her. 

The colors just sing on this piece and I have made some progress on Tuesday night when I started her.  I did take note yesterday that the colors chosen of course are so similar to many of my projects, I know she was meant to be started.  It is amazing the secret calls that plague you at night when these projects are dying to be stitched.....to come out into the light of day and be enjoyed for many many hours. 

Isnt she beautiful??!!!  The top shade of blue is the next shade for the zig-zag row and I can hardly wait to see it stitched.  When I started her a few nights back, I was desperate to get many colors in, but I also wanted to see the size of her, so I finished the top band after the 3rd color was placed in the bottom row.  I just love her :)

This weekend many of us are celebrating Independence Day with BBQ's, and Fireworks.  I assure you, there will also be great amounts of stitching going on.  I look forward to a long weekend, of fun and excitement, you never know what lies ahead of you.

Have a safe and happy weekend :)