Tuesday, September 17, 2013

WIP it out already!

One thing that alot of us have a hard time with is WIPs.  I know there are some very disciplined stitchers out there who work on only 1-3 at a time but that is not my case.  I used to be that way and over the years have picked up some bad habits!!  LOL.  I LOVE to start projects, but I also LOVE to finish them.  I love bringing them to the framer and enjoying the fruits of my labor.  I decided that my list of WIPs was really out of control, well its beyond out of control and that a few of them I have going I havent even put on the list because I thought I could get them done faster.  Obviously we all know how that goes also :(.   Not like I haven't done anything the last couple of weeks-- finishing  up the quilt top shown last week;  I also stitched up a model for the LNS of  With Thy Needle and Thread Ltd edition kit from St Charles 2013.  I chose a great Lakeside Linen and used the called for WDW colors. 
I am going to make some adjustments for my own Ltd sampler-- of course revisions are always fun-- different count linen and change some of the colors.  But I am not ready to stitch it again just yet.
I wanted to get a few things out of the way as I mentioned earlier.  First up is a finish of the new BBD LF series Wild Berries.  I finished this up yesterday morning.  I added the date 1928 for the birth year of my fathers mother.  I think personalizing each one is a great idea, makes you think about which one will fit for each person.  Since there are 12 in the series, there is amble designs for all of my family :)
I used 40ct Vintage Pecan Butter Lakeside and weighed stitching it in silk but since it is such a small project, the idea of changing it to silk made me tired.  There are 13 colors in this little guy!!!!!!  No thanks, I chose again to use the called for cottons.  For little designs going forward,  I am going to weigh my options before I choose the silks.  I have made the decision already to stitch the BBD LF series in cottons.  I know already I will stick to silks for the Hollyberry Farm series.  I know I am just rambling now, but I am kind of over it.  HA!!!  I know I know.  I am not going to give up my silk snob status, but for every 20+ silk projects, a cotton one wont kill me :), just makes me twitch a bit!!!  HA HA!!!!!! Joking :) 
Next up is a project started a bit ago and I want put it to bed also.  These projects laying all over the place next to my stitching chair are starting to really get to me. 

This one is called Poor Jack from Birds of a Feather.  Totally OOP, but a classic and a staple for the Halloween collection.  I have wanted to stitch this forever, and I have finally gotten my wish.  Thank you very much :)  Using mostly the called for colors, I did add a color for his pants and using BOF Sparrow Linen I can hardly stand it.  I just LOVE IT.  The colors almost glow they are soo bright.  The center of the design stitched up in 2 days, however the border is taking forever, clearly, it isn't done yet.  Maybe I need to either start stitching earlier in the night, or stay up later to make some serious progress, or quit my job...... the last isn't going to happen!  I only finished 5 1/2 squares last night.  Bummer!  But by the end of the week hopefully. 
Next up after this in the pile I don't know, but I will keep you all posted shortly :)
Hope everyone is have a great week so far!

13 comments:

  1. I feel as you do about the silks--working on a cotton project now, and my hands are going to shrivel into claws because of it--LOL. I like your Poor Jack, and lovely stitching on With This You See. As for the BD Wild Berries, I'm planning not to stitch all 12, but probably about 8, and I'll use cottons so they go together. I'm with you in noticeing how many colors the bird used, and since I'm into the Belle Soie conversions lately, I decided it would put me in the poorhouse.

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  2. You have some great pieces there! I love them all!

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  3. I have the Jack in my stash and I really should dig him out. I just love all the old Birds of a feather charts. And I just purchased the new Blackbird Designs Loose Feathers last weekend. I think these may be my favorite series yet!
    Donna

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  4. Getting some WIPs out of the way and finish them is always great. Nice finishes!

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  5. Why am I " saving " my BOAF linen??? More like, hoarding it!! Your shop model stitch is pretty... I loved stitching those colors up and just have to put it together into its finished state. Hmmmm....you have me laughing out loud about being a silk snob.... I love it~!

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  6. Your model is darling I just finished this one for myself last week. Its gorgeous in real life :)
    Love your BBD LF series finish...nice to remember family in the stitching! And your BOAF...you are right a Halloween classic!

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  7. Never saw Poor Jack. What a riot! Love the bright colors on that shade of linen.

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  8. I love Jack. The colors are awesome!!!! Do you have a list of your WIPs that you are trying to finish up? I need to do this too. I don't really have the money to buy new charts often so the ones I work on are older - I think that's part of my problem. I see everyone else's and get a little sad and depressed that I can't get the newer ones. Isn't that silly! They wouldn't be in my stash if I didn't love them no matter how old they are. Thanks for inspiring me to get some WIPs finished! I'm going to work on my list now.....

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  9. Gorgeous projects. Isn't it great to get them finished and out of the stack?

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  10. Love your WTN&T finish. I'm still working on mine. Your BBD finish is really pretty and I love personalizing any stitched piece. Adore the BOAF Halloween piece, too. It is a classic!

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  11. I also have lots of WIPs. I would love to get them finished up and out of my WIP basket! Love Wild Berries. That is also one of my WIPs.

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