Dark Waters - HAED

Just came across this Dark Waters HAED

I've never done an HAED and this one is worked over one on 25 count evenweave.  My eyes are saying ouchie.  I love this but just not sure I could stitch it.  Something to think about for the future I guess. I do have my magnifying light and that helps a lot working on dark colors, although this piece is done on very light.  Maybe will have to think about doing something very small on 25 count to see how hard it might be for me.

Red Dragon

Started this yesterday.  Not sure if I've done this many stitches in one day before.  Now to decide what little saying I want to put next to him when he's finished, which I'm hoping for today.  I'm using Prism in a red.  Haven't done any of this floss before and I'm kinda liking that I don't have to change colors.  The pattern was found on a site and had been taken from a 1900 magazine, which I believe was originally done in fillet crochet.  It's just a black symbol on white squares so the color choice is up to the crafter.  I decided to go with a green background since I didn't want anything light colored and I already have the "Latte" I'm working up on black. This color gives my eyes a break from very dark to very light material.

Not a lot of body but I think I'm going to like when it's done.  And this may end up being the fastest cross stitch project I've ever done.

Red Dragon

And I think I just came up with a very short poem to go with this.  That didn't take long. :)

Price gouging?

I'm looking at Dimensions Balloon Glow with the vivid colors and while I know it would be a lot of work I just think it's gorgeous.  I know I would never get into one to take a ride but I love this cross stitch kit.

Herrschners has 40% off but it would still come to $37.24. Now, it would be a good deal if you could subtract the shipping charges of $11.45 from this price.  Amazon Prime has it for $23.70. With my Prime I don't pay shipping and I always receive my purchase in 2 days, with no extra cost. I realize I paid for the Prime, but I order many items through Amazon and wish I had signed up for it a year, or even two years ago.  I feel that in the long run I'm still ahead of the game by ordering through my Prime.  I also think that high a price for shipping is not right.  This item would not weigh that much to charge this amount.

But that's me and others might disagree, which is their right to do so. Still, I have yet to find anything at Herrschners that I want to buy at their prices.

Dimensions Balloon Glow

Can I rotate?

I've never done rotation in my cross stitch so not sure how to set it up.  I know it's a personal choice as to which way you decide to go, but I'm feeling a bit lost, although I really want to start.  I picked up Bow Ties/Country Pumpkin last night and started that thinking it might be a fairly fast one.  Didn't work so well as my cat wanted to be on my lap and I couldn't refuse her.  I don't know how long I'll have her so cannot deny her any and all attention she wants from me.

I'm not sure if I want to keep this project or give it away.  Only stitched two things that I gave as presents, but I'll decide for sure once it's finished.

A bit cooler out today and I have house stuff I need to get done. Maybe get back to the stitching sometime this afternoon. And for short breaks I'll be popping into the CrossStitchForum.

Wizard of Fire & Tada!

I've been thinking about rotating lately, but have never done it. I do this.  Start a project then put it away.  I haven't had this, Wizard of Fire, out in probably about 4+ years.  Sad, since I have so much done on it and really love how it was turning out.  Still much to do on it, so with that in mind I think I need to get back to it if only a bit at a time.  Might mean Sleep Hollow gets put on hold, although, I'm itching to begin that one.  I could always try rotating 3 projects I guess, but don't want to bite off more than I can chew either.  Will have to see how it goes for me, the ultimate procrastinator.

Wizard of Fire

Oh, I haven't said that today I received my 3rd, wait for it, tada!

So, if I get a set of the longer rods I could then add Sleepy Hollow to my list of stitching.  I do have another lap stand I kinda like, but not as much as this one, I could set it up on that one.  Actually, had plans for the smaller length rods this time so will see which way the wind blows for me.

More "Latte"

Finally more progress on "A Whole Lotta Latte" by Dimensions.  Need to finish the inside of the cup, the steam coming out of the rim and then the handle (looks like a bit more on the saucer too).  Once I get there that will make three more cups and saucers to go. Each one gets larger. When they are done I'll do the back stitching - love the way that makes projects pop.

Can't wait to finish this and see it on my kitchen wall above the bar.  The black is going to be a great contrast to the light paint.

A Whole Lotta Latte

A little progress made on "A Whole Lotta Latte."  Just need to try to keep at it and not procrastinate so much.  Black is not the easiest to work on.

Stands, stands. . .

. . .and more stands.  I came across this last year and I think I fell in love.  Read reviews on someone's blog but can't find it now.  She had some great pictures of it and how it worked for her.  Today I was delighted to see this beauty once again.  Lowery Floor Stand might not be a work of art in wood, but it certainly makes up for it in steel. :)  The downside is the cost at $310.00 and that's without the L shaped bar at the top.  Another crafting special on my wish list.  Who knows, barring any extra costs later in the year, or maybe even next year I may pick a summer month to do Christmas for me. Again!

Lowery Floor Stand

Future acquisitions

I have coveted this for 2 years.  It reminds me of pirates, treasures, adventures, and romance. So I read enough of those in my early years. :)

Not sure how hard it would be to work on, but it intrigues me every time I see it.

Old World Map

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Been looking at this for about a year.  I think it's so cute.  Just wish it came in a kit, but it's only the pattern.  Still, it's on my wish list.

Little Snap Dragon

Another lap stand

I can see how much I've neglected this blog.  I just received another EZ Stitch Lap Stand this week and tonight the longer set of rods, extender bar, and side bars arrived.  So now it looks exactly like the picture.  I absolutely love this stand, it's so comfortable to work on and since I wanted to rotate a couple of cross stitch projects I bought the second one.  I also love the fact that it's made in America.  I will admit I got a terrific deal on this one. $2.00 less than the first and free shipping to boot, although, adding in the extras I ordered directly through the company online there's more into it than the $65.00 for the lap stand.  Still, it was a good bargain.  My Christmas present to myself, along with a few other smaller items I've picked up.

Now there's no reason for me to not be stitching once more.  Just need to get over the game addiction that has grabbed onto me lately.

E-Z Stitch Lap Stand - No basting