Saturday, January 30, 2016

One Down, 13 to Go...

Hello again! Just a quick post to show a bit of progress and my first goal met for the year!

This week I've concentrated on two of my older projects, Mädchen Am Strand and Kabuki. Mädchen had about a page and a half done last time you saw her. Now I've finished page 2! My goal was to add 4,200 stitches. I've added 4,400, for a total of 8,800 stitches, or 5% done.
It's really difficult to capture the subtle colors in this one. In reality, there's a really nice blend from the blue to the gray, and from across the room it looks like nice ombre fabric. I'm actually really sad to be putting her away, but I have so many other projects wanting attention. But she may be out again later this year...

I've also been giving time to Kabuki, although the confetti on this one is really taking its toll. One night I labored for over an hour to fill in 39 stitches. Yup, confetti is fun. But can't wait for the end result. :)
Stitching those bright oranges has been the most fun. Those colors are just so bright! And I don't really stitch those very often. As it fills in, they will gradually look more red, but I will always remember those Pumpkins and Burnt Oranges.

I am also happy to say that I'm continuing to heal from surgery, and can now use my scroll frames and floor stand! I'm sooo excited to finally be able to sit properly and stitch again. I've got Luna on the stand now, so hopefully I'll be able to share some more progress soon. Until then, keep stitching!
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  1. BekahJanuary 30, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    It will be hard to put away Mädchen for a whole year. Maybe you will have to complete all your other goals so that she can come back out :). They both look so beautiful and bright. Thanks for the update

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    1. Angela SJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:00 AM

      Yes, it will be very difficult to keep her away for so long. I think it's incentive to finish my goals as soon as possible. Then she will definitely be out again! :)

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  2. HeatherJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:11 AM

    They look great! Congrats on healing :). It has to feel wonderful to be able to stitch again. Good luck on continuing to get better

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    1. Angela SJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:01 AM

      Thanks Heather! It does feel good getting back to Luna after so long. I really missed her! :)

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  3. KateJanuary 31, 2016 at 11:56 PM

    Your projects are so beautiful! I had to get Scale thanks to your influence :)

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    1. Angela SFebruary 1, 2016 at 6:03 AM

      Thanks Kate! Scale is a lovely project. I know you will love working on her! :)

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  4. KeeblesFebruary 1, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    Glad you are doing so well and congrats on the progress!

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    1. Angela SFebruary 1, 2016 at 1:03 PM

      Thanks Kieley! It's nice getting my routine back to normal, even though I know it means going back to work soon. ;)

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  5. Lady Stitch-a-LotFebruary 6, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    I'm glad to read that you are feeling better =) I hope stitching will be back to normal for you soon (without complications).
    Your stitching looks great, Mädchen am Strand is such an amazing design =)

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  6. Angela SFebruary 6, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    Thanks Johanna! I'm almost fully healed now, and have been stitching to my heart's content. :)

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