New starts for 2010
After finishing Glow I began Three Friends, a needlework case by The Drawn Thread. The title refers to the Chinese “three friends of winter”: bamboo, pine, and plum blossom. I’m stitching it with the recommended NPI and Dinky Dyes silks on 32 count Putty linen. I decided to begin with the inside pockets; this one features a lovely satin stitched plum blossom.
I think this may be Chinook’s first appearance on this blog. Usually Nanaimo claims the stitching table, but today Chinook got there first. In the preferred napping spot are two stitching frames, with linen marked and all set to begin. The wider one is for Theresa Wentzler’s Holly and Ivy Sampler. I’ll be very happy if I can get it done in time for Christmas. Chinook and Nanaimo are already looking forward to Tapestry Cat, which is next on my to-do list of Theresa Wentzler projects.
The narrow framed linen is for the Heirloom Wedding Sampler by Victoria Sampler. About a year and a half ago I bought the supplies for it because three weddings of family and friends were in the works, but as it turned out, none of the couples wanted the sampler. (After a less-than-grateful reaction to a birth sampler gift several years ago, if I’m not very, very sure the recipient will like a present of embroidery, I ask in advance to save the effort and disappointment.) Anyway, this year I’m stitching it for our own 20th wedding anniversary this May. Victoria Sampler also offers a pretty anniversary sampler, but I like the white-on-white design of this one better.
The ort jar is filling up! I don’t know if I’ll continue to save my orts all year but it’s fun to track for now.
