Cirque des Carreaux

My friend, Zack, did not think I was excited enough about my something shiny because I didn't type it like this:  SHINY!!!!!! So yeah.. I'm close to finishing the first page.  Not sure if I'll get distracted by something else before I finish it, though.  And apparently I really like antique white colored fabric, I seem to have a lot of it.  o.O

 Woohoo!  However insignificant this may seem, I'm feeling very gratified by changing my first Excel cell background to 20% blue colored.  This means the page is finished!  Alright, I'll admit there are a few stitches at the bottom and sides not yet complete, however, I didn't really want silk threads hanging down for too long.  I'm trying to handle the thread as little as possible so I don't mess it up.  Well that was fun!  2 full pages and 3 slightly shorter pages to go.

And now back to beading.  Just a few things I need to get finished *ahem*.. CDC page 1, overcast stitch the fabric edges of that one and two others, change thread on sewing machine back to straight stitch to finish 12x12 heart quilt block, take quilt to quilter, cut bias strips & sew together & sew onto quilt, continue packing.  *stifles a scream*

My Own List of Lists

Alright, aside from the obscure IB Physics Exam 2009 reference... a laughable copying machine error by our lovely IB coordinator.  Some random English class had like this list of Princess Diana's lists, and we had no idea what it was for or whose it was, but it was attached to our data booklets, and we all laughed hysterically for like 10 minutes before the exam started.

Maybe whoever is reading will find this interesting or helpful.

I made a few lists on Microsoft Excel 2007 for stitching works in progress, information and dates for projects and whatnot.  Since I have just started this year, my list includes anything I can find or remember that has to do with cross stitch projects.  A few of the dates are my best guesses and memory lol but this year's stuff is more accurate from lots of digital photos, receipts, and blogging.  Here goes, hope it makes sense!

Shiny

Magical Driving Adventures

A fun little symbol I found thanks to Jennifer and her pit section shirts.  I visited my buddy, and apparently future wife yesterday at her college "dorm" *cough* hotel and it made for a fun 2 days including lots of driving.  Maybe if I have any left over silk after the cirques...

Okay in like 5 years if/when I finish stitching the Mona Lisa, this was the day the fabric arrived in the little baggie from Stitching Bits and Bobs.  The shop owner is so nice and helpful, and I get nice discounts for just walking into the shop, though most of their business is online.  But also this fabric count wasn't in stock so I had it ordered and shipped for free.  I very much like!

Oh - and Round 5 of my UFO RR.  Finally getting pictures up, but here is Melissa's The Magical Night by Teresa Wentzler.

Thar she Grows!

I know, I know, my titles are getting cheesier by the post. I'm not positive my Cirque is a she but if she is, she's probably a lesbian. This project will probably remind me of The L Word because so far that has been what plays in the background while I stitch and bead. My poor bead nabber is dying. It won't hold beads very well at all anymore. lol Poor, abused bead nabber.. I just don't know what to do with you anymore.

There is a little teaser of the green beads. What do you think of it so far?

The Motif is Growing

I think this first circle is probably the most complicated one, but it is turning out so pretty!  I think the photo is pretty true to it. The silver beads are kind of a strange combination of clear glass and metallic.  Maybe it wasn't a good choice to combine the three different bead finishes, but they appear to work well together.  I can't wait to start on a green section!  Also, I just switched today from using a Mill Hill sharp beading needle to using a size 28 Piecemaker tapestry needle.  A couple of the beads have gotten stuck around the eye so far, but I am liking the blunt tip better, and I do not worry as much about putting the needle in perpendicular to the fabric, about breaking the needle, or frankly stabbing myself.  lol  I did not realize how much this section was growing until I saw the photo next to the last one I had taken 4 days ago.  Thanks for reading!

Side note - HDF Silk!  *cough*

Double Take

Alright, here's try two on Cirque des Cercles by Ink Circles.  While the pattern looks simple, somehow symmetric things don't like to line up when counting over 2.  This time I started in the upper left hand corner.  Progress is happening, but maybe I'll put it down for a while and do the monthly SPML SAL this weekend on the HAED Bulletin Board.

After all, I still haven't quite figured out what I'm going to do when design starts getting to big for my 11x11 q-snap-ish lap frame.  Page one is taking up a good most of the space lol.  I'm only concerned about the beads really.  Jem seems to have survived being underneath q-snaps with the extra fabric folded over on top of it and below the snaps.

And now photos!