Isle of Hope Continues

I had planned to do the outside edge while at the hospital as it is generally just a satin stitch over three threads.  However - - I am reading the instructions and there is a centering issue.  So to make sure I am doing it correctly, I had to go back and do the outside edge.  The checker board stitch was fun and it really is pretty.  The Kissing Post is represented and the big clock.  

The don't show up too well.  The last row of stitches are tulips and so pretty done with satin type stitches.  I am closing in on the edge so I can keep moving forward. 

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry

Shame on me.  I haven't posted anything all week.  To make it worse, I don't have any photos to share this evening.  My camera battery is being charged.  I have been working on the Shepherds Bush It's Scary piece....  I have most of the base stitching done.  Now the pumpkins, bones, trees, and lettering needs to be done.  I worked on that piece while going to the many tests we have been to this week.  DH has been on chemo now for 16 weeks!!  This week they ran a bunch of tests to see what they can see.  Monday will be a big day as the doctor should have all the results and we shall see what comes next.  Meanwhile I have been working on Isle of Hope by Jeannette Douglas.  I did find a few minor mistakes.  I am enjoying the specialty stitches.  I have made a lot of progress when I see the last posted photo.  Hopefully tomorrow I can get some photos posted.  Our war against cancer is leaving a few scars.  I had a bad week and totally unable to share on my blog.  (Actually if I had it might not have been pleasant as I was horribly depressed.)  I took a bit of time.  I stitched.  I listened to music.  I stared at the sky.  Hopefully I am geared up for the next chapter in our journey.  Prayers are always welcome.  Thank you all for your continued support, prayers and best wishes.

Progress?

A tiny heart, a lock and key, the 'Kissing Post' and a time clock that isn't finished yet. I wasn't able to spend a lot of time on this today. 

I went shopping and picked up the floss for yet another afghan.  Plus this fabric.  I was looking for butterfly fabric to do some stump work on.  The big flowers should also work well.  I am kind of excited about working on this stuff.

The rest of my day was a major disappointment in the insurance industry.  Severe illness should not be met with obstacles and heart ache by the stupid fools that make decisions they have no knowledge about.  I am so angry.  Tomorrow we have a procedure planned at the hospital.  It should take about three hours.  I am not sure what to expect.  I will take some stitching but I am not sure I will be able to settle down enough to stitch.  I need a vacation.

Isle of Hope Continues

I finished the bargello section. It is to represent a quilt design.  I thought I would never finish that part.  Then on to the lock and key and the little heart.  I really didn't do a lot of stitch today.  I found my way to a swimming pool and totally worked out in the cool, clear water.  It was wonderful.  A mini vacation for me.

Isle of Hope - progress

I have a question.  Is it a WIP when you started a project at a festival?  This is the Isle of Hope by Jeannette Douglas, a class I took at Celebrations of Needlework in New Hampshire.  I haven't worked on it much since the festival in spring.  Today I worked on the luggage, moved on to the flower blackwork section and now doing the bargello part.  Perhaps I am a quarter of the way done?  Now that I have returned to it, it is my current project.  I didn't really consider it a WIP.  I think of that term being used when you do rotation and do many projects at one time.  I am amazed that people do that because I would never be able to do that.  Anyway - - I was lazy this morning.  I wanted to stitch.  I had nothing going on so I picked this up and made some good progress.

Mystery Sampler Part 1 is done

Well, now we wait for Part Two to be issued.  I am getting some stitching done but I haven't been able to do as much as I would like to.  I haven't been feeling great.  It is a medication issue.  I will be glad when this is done.  Also a party to attend.  The basket was a big hit.  I am so pleased.  What to work on next?  Maybe work on the small travel project or spend some time doing the kitting necessary to work on some other things..... what to do ?  What to do?

Mystery Sampler Progress

I was up early this morning and out on the deck to enjoy the cool temperatures.  I sat and stitched for many hours.  I added the tree, crows, leaves, and whatever that purple thing is.  I think that perhaps part of the mystery is trying to figure out what things are.......