Thursday, November 25, 2010

I'm not dead! :)

Did you think I was dead?
Cause I was even wondering myself. :)

Well it's been crazy, but work has finally become normal hours again. And I'm starting to get organized for December and all the fun that comes with that.
So there hasn't been a lot of stitching, but there has been some.

I did work on dragons and am getting close to a page finish, so will make the goal of the end of the year for the row. Pictures to come on that one in the next week or so.

Onto ones I do have pictures of. Here is Cheryl's Bouquet. I was hoping to have it finished by the end of the year. But I don't think that will happen. Though I am giving it way more attention.
To date:


I've also been playing around with beading bracelets and different things since taking the classes at retreat. Made a few more rings for friends and such. Made this bracelet the other day to see if I could get the knots to work, it's just cheap Walmart beads, but hey turned out not bad I think. Check it out:

That is sadly all the pics I have right now.
But things while still busy, are less crazy so I will be back to regular stitching time to some degree and of course regular updates! I have missed chatting with all my stitching buddies in the last few weeks. Forgive me, I'm back now.
Hope you are all doing well and stitching away!


And a Happy Turkey Day to all my American friends. :)

PS: I just noticed that I hit 200 followers!!! So watch out for a giveaway in December in celebration.

20 comments:

LisaG said...

Really cute little bracelet & I'm loving your progress on Cheryls Bouquet :-)

imnverted said...

Cheryl's Bouquet is beautiful! Love the colors you are using.

Meari said...

CB looks really good, Mel.

Isn't it great when we learn new things at retreats?? I'm glad to hear you're having fun making jewelry.

Cindy's Stitching said...

what a big piece you are working on. Love the bracelet. The colors are so pretty.

Carolyn NC said...

WIP and bracelet look great!

Chiloe said...

I love the colors you chose for Cheryl's bouquet. ♥

Ineke said...

Cheryl's bouquet is beautiful. Lovely colours.

Carissa said...

Cheryl's Bouquet is turning out so lovely - I may have to think about stitching that one myself.

Have fun with the beading! I've been told that like stitching, it's addicting. :)

EvalinaMaria said...

Nice to have you back! CB looks almost done, you can do it!!!

MusketeersPlus2 said...

ooooooohhhhh pretty!

I'll have to try to make it out to visit tomorrow... since it seems I lost my spot at 12 hour!

Lyn said...

Mel,

Welcome back! Your stitching project and your beading project both look great! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Shelley said...

Your bouquet looks beautiful with each update. Love the design.

Your bracelet is adorable. Looks like a new obsession to begin?!?!

Claudette497 said...

Looking good - Bouquet is almost done, I can't wait to see it finished.

Pumpkin said...

CB is just gorgeous! I bet you could have it done by the end of the year :o)

Congrats on getting 200 followers!!!!

Terry said...

Stitching is looking great! Love the bracelet you made too.

Hope works stays settled down for a little bit so you can catch your breath and relax a little.

Have a great week!

Bekca said...

Welcome back to the blogging world! Glad to hear everything's calmed down a little bit for you. Cheryl's Bouquet is looking fab and I love the beaded bracelet. Happy stitching to you.

Shelleen said...

CB looks great!

Nancy M said...

Cheryl's bouquet could be finished this year...I can feel it!

Angharad said...

Ooh I love the colours in Cheryl's Bouquet! What colours are you using?

Justflo said...

Cheryl's bouquet has got lovely colours and it's coming along just fine. Like the bracelet.