STITCHED!

This might have been the quickest project in memory--yay! Instant gratification, almost. The bells were stitched in three strands of Mori silk, with shading done at the stitchers discretion. Then large and loose French Knots in the silver metallic for the clappers.  Isn't this design different? I can't wait to get it finished into an ornie. Did you notice the adorable needle minder above the heart? A Christmas gift from our local ANG Chapter, I think mine is hello kitty. Perfect! Hours logged for last evenings session: 2. Total stitching time: 8 hours.

Moving right along...

last night I finished filling in the center section. I loved using the Silk 'n Colors Royalty for the main pattern. Silks rule! Then in between are various colors of Accentuate, and burgandy silk for the flowers. Pearl beads were included in the kit, but I decided to change it up and use some lushous (OH NO I DIDN'T...that would be luscious, Madonna. BTW, I noticed it on my own) lavender and turquoise pearlized beads. Truth be known, the pearls included in the kit have gone missing. :( I should check between the cushions of my stitching throne but I'm afraid of what else I might discover.....a hairbrush, empty pistachio shells, my first husband! Just kidding, I've only been married once; but if I had been married before.......

Back to the task at hand, the center design is flanked by a braided pattern stitched in a gold metallic. And the vertical lines on either side serve as the underlayment for the next pattern and are stitched in an overdyed metallic. Stitched this through one taped episode of "Young and the Restless", two "Criminal Minds" reruns and the local news. Total hours logged, 3.5.