Selina’s craft world

so it’s time to stop stitching and start designing. This belongs to my new plan to get things going and archieve more things a week. Let’s hope it works out and I can get my back-up plan working.

Anyway, here’s the latest Pompeji Garden. I love the colours. They’re so pretty, so much more in real life than the pic.

I saw that I failed a test a 2nd time. I can now turn in the excuse and then can possibly write it once more. Last chance. It surely does not get easier and I need to work harder :(  I sometimes wish I had never started college, it’s not so my thing. Ah well. If I can write again and if I pass, it’s only 2 semesters more after that.

I stitched on the Pompeji Garden. Was hoping to finish this colour, but I did not quite succeed. However, this is going to be a wonderful project

feeling bad, it rained badly while I walked Andy to school and I failed one test so far. I cleaned, washed some clothes and put dry clothes away. I also stitched.

I was thinking which project I should be working on now, with my Leporello done. I pulled out Watergarden, started stitching, but then … no colour key I must have thrown it away during our move so I have to wait to get to my parents. Ah well. My 2nd pick was Pompeji garden I bought it months ago, started a bit with the beading and then it was put away. Now it’s back up Here’s my progress pic. I hope to get part 1 done by the end of next month.

I was feeling very bad yesterday all day, so I did not get to stitch nearly as much as I was hoping to. Anyway, I finished this month’s part a while ago and am ready for March Now what should I do next?

Check out my Leporello which is now on linabear.com - including a link to detailed pictures. Hop over and check it out I apreciate to hear your comments about it. Thanks.

I just finished the first half of the 4th Workstation part Yay. On to take a shower and work on the 2nd half

Being done with the Leporello, I had to catch up with the Workstation. I stitched only a little bit, but made some great progress. I need to stitch the same piece twice, so the changes I will be able to finish this month’s part tomorrow are well So far, my time off is being used great.  

I think I will possibly finish it today, though I am taking a break right now. Anyway, here’s my picture up to now. It’s turning out awesome and I am happy I decided to work on it. Judy’s finishing instructions are great  

What is the smallest count fabric you have ever used? Did you stitch over one? Conversely, what is the largest count fabric you have ever used?

I always use either 14ct (28ct) or 16ct (32ct), first count is Aida and the other one Evenweave. I have stitched over one for the Leporello and Workstation, but it’s not so my thing. Stitches come out too uneven for me and I have trouble seeing it well.

I worked almost all day on the finishing of the Leporello. Surely gives me a headache and hurting finges, but well worth it. I might be able to finish it off tomorrow, that’d be great Here are the front and bands attached together:

And here’s the pin cushion, I started. I leave it drying all night. Let’s hope it will look ok, as I did not many times but were unable to get rid of the little un-even-ness it has. Ah well, here it goes:

I can’t believe it’s all done. I am so thrilled. I will clean up a little bit and then start the finishing Way to go 

Here’s my Leporepello progress from hours and hours, my poor eyes and body At least I will get it done tomorrow :) .. and can start the finishing - really exciting

I just finsihed all cross stitching on the last part of the Leporello Now off to the special stitches and the beads. I can’t wait

I finally found the time to update linabear.com, this time with a pretty scarf - which is also on sale. So do not miss the chance to get this beatiful hand-crafted item.

I worked more on the Leporello and bought the items I need to finish it. I am so excited to be able to finish such a wonderful long-term project I wish I could stitch faster