Good morning!
It's a bit later this morning as I drove in to work earlier. And gosh! What a nip in the air (it feels wonderful). It was 47 at my house when I got up at 6. And DARK! Right now it's a bit hazy, but it should brighten up a bit.
Yesterday I did steal away from my desk for a bit and walked at the canal. The trail was pretty empty (except for two women with a nasty looking dog NOT on a leash). I didn't even see any kayakers or canoers. Kind of weird, but it was a great day for a walk. Not sure I will get one in today. I have to be at my office till Noon or a little after...so maybe once I get home I can get out again, not sure.
At the last minute (meaning pretty late - for me anyway) yesterday I finished up the bottom middle section of Dona Dorothea:
It was not the most fun (meaning it was BORING) to stitch this section, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. Here is a close up of that middle section.
There is one extra space on the right hand side which makes me slightly crazy, but that's the way the design is. I did change the colors a bit as they were all over the place and some of the changes in color were barely noticeable. I like my version.
So now I just have that bottom right section and this sucker sampler will be finished! I like it (especially the top part with the checkerboard deer and the alphabets), but I will be happy to put it away and move on to something else. A few ideas are percolating in my head. I need to go through my stash (again) and see what calls to me.
The latest book by Louise Penny (this one) just came through on Overdrive for me yesterday. You all know I've been in a bit of a reading slump - starting a book and not finishing it numerous times. But, I love this series and I'm betting this gets my reading mojo back. I only read the first chapter last night (because it was late when I finished stitching the middle section above), but so far I'm loving it.
Fletch and I are going to Colin & Mailing's for dinner. I think Col said he was going to grill shrimp and make pasta with home made pesto sauce. YUM. Not sure if we will stick around for a fire or not. Those two are leaving for Richmond, VA in the morning. Mailing has to go to a plant in Richmond for work and Colin is tagging along and will just work from the hotel. They will be home on Friday and we will be on cat duty till they get home. And I think Colin leaves Monday (9/21) for his Batchelor Party which is a 3 day, 2 night (camping) kayak trip. Suddenly everything is happening so fast leading up to the Wedding!!!
Hope everyone's week is going well.
What is up with people having unleashed dogs on public trails and walking areas, even in the city and suburbs? Drives me crazy.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much going on in that sampler. It truly is a "sampler" in the traditional sense.
The section you just finished reminds me of pysanky easter eggs! I'm looking forward to seeing what the last section looks like (and still loving that checkerboard deer). I'll be sure to eat breakfast before I read your post tomorrow as I'm sure there will be mouth-watering descriptions of food from dinner tonight. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think the new section you did on the sampler would also make a great pattern for colorwork on a hat! Have a good time at your dinner--time is going at warp speed right now! hang on!
ReplyDeleteI like the sampler, and I'm a bit of a fan of the boring sections since I'm not good at counted cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the sampler! It's a busy one!
ReplyDeleteYou stitch the most interesting samplers. This one is fun to explore - lots of fun elements.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much happening in this sampler Vera. My eyes don't know where to stop. I love it. I can see where that extra space would drive you batty. It would me too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to walk today. I had to turn the electric fireplace on this morning as it was 51 inside when I got out of bed. It's still only 58 in here but I'm wrapped in a sweater, a shawl and a crocheted blanket so it's all good.
Dennis called and he just dropped Jamie off in Helena, MT so he's only about 5 hours away now. Yippee! It's just not the same without him at home. Two trips in three weeks is not good. Next time I'm going...wherever it is!
Blessings
Betsy
That is such a unique sampler! I like those big patterns on the bottom, they remind me of woven embroidered jacquard ribbon trim. You have such a neat relationship with your son and soon to be DIL. I hope the wedding is a dream come true. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteIt will be here soon! I love your stitching!
ReplyDeleteThe sampler is beautiful. I admire your patience with so many tiny stitches. The wedding will be here before you know it. Enjoy all these leading up to the big day moments.
ReplyDeleteSince it's Sampler September on Floss Tube I've seen a lot of them in the past few weeks but yours is one of the most spectacular. It's really going to be a masterpiece when you are done.
ReplyDeleteHmm, that section of your sampler looks more like a knit stranded colorwork pattern than a cross stitch pattern. I see what you mean about the blank spots (if it were me, I'd stitch in the little squares of the darker color so it was consistent with the other vertical white sections, but that's just me!). It's been cool here, too, and I love it! It's so much more pleasant to get outside to exercise when I don't feel like I'm going to melt into a puddle.
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