Getting the itch to stitch
I’m getting very close to finishing the wedding present for my brother, which means I’ve been starting to think about what next to work on. There are of course a couple of cardis I’m close to finishing, so they’re on the list. And I’m really looking forward to continuing with my winterkist quilt, and starting my space invader one (though I still need to order the fabric). And of course starting to quilt moonglow (once I order the batting and figure out where to baste it).
But I’ve also been feeling the urge to start stitching again. I used to do a lot, but haven’t really done any for quite some time now. Steadily, over the last few months, I’ve been thinking about dusting off a WIP and putting some time in each week. But which one?
My oldest WIP, back when I was a one at a time girl, is one I still love. And really, what’s not to love when a dragon is involved?
Or my second oldest WIP back when I convinced myself that once I opened the door to two projects, I’d limit myself to that. Plus, this mandela based on the Alhambra really called to me, especially after having visited the Alhambra in person. I love the jewel tones.
Of course, I could pick something that I know will be the fastest to finish. Although, I think I need to order more gold beads for this one.
But there’s also the one I started right before I downed my tapestry needle. This is a square design with all four corners being mirror images of each other. I do love the intricate design paired with the simplicity of wine on grey.
Or there’s the piece I started when I first moved to Cardiff, while all my possessions were still on a ship on their way from Australia. I can see this becoming the centre on a red and white quilt. I’ll probably use some of the motifs as inspiration for the rest of the quilt.
Decisions, decisions. Maybe I’ll end up choosing more than one.
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January 27th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
I love them all but especially Alhambra
Maybe I need to did out a Chatelaine too!
Which beads do you need for Summer? I might have them – I have a mini drawer full of the things.
January 27th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
Okay Nic those are some serious blasts from teh past. I forget how long it has been since minstrel saw the light of day. I’d work oldest first , although that couls be because I have started a similar thing myself trying to rid myself of projects that have been around for a decade or more o_O
Can’t wait to see which one you choose and how quickly it will move along to complete.
January 27th, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Not much to choose from then
Save one for lounging around by the pool/sea with in Bali, and then one for the plane, so, err, just 3 left to choose from for now…
January 28th, 2013 at 2:31 am
Ooh they’re all fantastic pieces and all right up my alley but I’m a TW girl through and through! You should finish up that dragon!
January 28th, 2013 at 9:53 am
gorgeous – i used to do counted cross stitch a long time ago – there’s still a couple of them on the wall – enjoy stitching…
January 28th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
They’re all fabulous, I’d start with the one that’s closest to being finished ;o)
January 28th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
They’re all gorgeous! But I especially love the wine on grey
January 29th, 2013 at 7:22 am
They are all fabulous projects, but I’m really drawn to the dragon! You’re making me want to drag out a couple of cross-stitch projects that have been languishing for a long time.
I can’t wait to see which one you decide to work on!
January 29th, 2013 at 10:46 pm
The Alhambra mandala. Jewel tones are pretty… and you can always swap off with the dragon when you get bored…