Castles in the Air

The frogs have came to visit and it has been Rip Rip Rip here!
This is what it looked like prior to the invasion of the FROGS!!!
The gate does not meet with the section on the right.
I could not figure out why and put this project away to work on another (next blog with show what I worked on)

When I got the piece back out, I discovered that on the far right the two "swirly design do NOT line up"...and it t is NOT an issue of a counting error made by me.  The chart is INCORRECT.  It is quite irritating too!  In the top chart it shows one extra symbol for white at the end of the next to bottom row on right than in the bottom pic near the words "Band 2".  Definitely a lesson learned here on comparing the previous to current chart!!!

The entire right side under the top circle is ONE space off!!!  I had decided to only rip out the swirly part, mermaid and the specialty stitches on the end of gate and add a column of stitched to make the gate match.  This WAS a good idea until now when I notice the right corners being off is noticeable!  So now I am going to have to rip out the whole right side and restitch it. 

"Castles in the Air" SAL by Papillon Creations

28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen

DMC, Delica Glass Beads 

To the other SAL members, I reread the instructions and discovered that part 23 is NOT interchangeably in the Floral and Fantasy versions so my design idea of using the Floral (triangle one) has been eliminated!  I am going to use two Florals "vignettes"..stay tuned for updates as they are stitched...which will for MONTHS from now for sure with the redoing process!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

"How Does Your Garden Grow" by Papillon Creations Newsletter Freebie 

I copied the thread choice from a blog by Joei B. from Singapore with her permission. 

It is on a 28 count linen (add which one later)  

DMC Threads: 52, 103, 469, 470 

DMC Color Variations 4180 and 4210

Beads Treasures Crystal Lilac Luster 15/0 glass seed beads

I don't have all the details as the sheets are in storage.

Below are some close up pictures.  I can't figure out how to turn then right side up.  They are correct on my file but not here.  Any tips greatly appreciated.

I discovered a GREAT cross stitch store in DeRidder, LA named Country Lane Cross Stitch & Frame Shop and a very nice lady there named Vicki.  I am taking this piece to her to frame as soon as I am employed and can afford to.  At first, I was not using a mat, but have decided to go with a Merlot mat and a silver frame.  This shop is more then half the price less than other shops that are closer to me.  She also pins the pieces and does not chemicals which I really like!

WIPs

Anthony's thyroid is barely working, one side is enlarged. As a result, he is having seizures (3 yesterday with 2 being an hour long) because his body isn't absorbing enough of the meds. I was supposed to have foot surgery today but have postponed it until April 14th due to my son's medical issues.

I've been stitching on the Castles in the Air and am actually caught up.  I also decided to change all the beads our for others and have finished up to Part 9...now to wait on the next section.

Oh and I bought my first laptop last Friday! Walmart had an awesome deal on an emachine for $297!!!  It is not a netbook either. It has more memory then my computer @ work. I'm loving being on the comfy cough and internet too!! 

"Castles in the Air" SAL by Papillon Creations

28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen

DMC, Delica Glass Beads

Here are close ups of Part 9

I haven't worked on the Pansy Sampler SAL in awhile. I got ahead and then didn't know what to do. I believe that everyone may have moved on to other projects. I may try to figure out some of the directions this weekend.

"Pansy Sampler" SAL by Thea Duck

32 ct Linen

DMC, Bead Treasures Glass Beads

A Small Update

This is only a small update and the pics are not up to date.  I haven't posted in so long!!!

Last night was the ASSET Christmas Party.  Santa gave Anthony a Nerf gun double pack.  He was too busy taking them out of the package to look up for a pic.

This little boy following Anthony was his shadow for quite some time.  You can't tell in the pic, but Anthony has both guns in hand and would shoot them at the wall. Next to Anthony is my friend Denise's son Bradley.

Part 4 Finished!!
"Castles in the Air" SAL by Papillon Creations

28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen
DMC, Bead Treasures Glass Beads

I noticed I made a mistake (hard to belive I know lol) the beading on the left side was wrong and the beads were the wrong color on the fountain.

"Pansy Sampler" SAL by Thea Duck

I Love Cross Stitch Hardanger SubGroup

32 ct Linen

DMC, Bead Treasures Glass Beads

I have stitched more than this but maybe I havn't taken a more recent photo.  I have it all stitched and even cut and pulled the threads out.  I promised someone in the group that I'd post one. I will take one tonight and update again.  I am not at the 'waiting stage' as I wait for others to catch up so that the true hardanger part is done correctly!

WIPS updates

"Pansy Sampler" SAL by Thea Duck

32 ct Linen

DMC, Bead Treasures Glass Beads

And another sideways pic....if anyone has any ideas as to how to make my pics right side up, feel free to offer them.

Castles in the Air" SAL by Papillon Creations

28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen

DMC, Bead Treasures Glass Beads

Update on Castles in the Air SAL

Part 4 Complete

"Castles in the Air" SAL by Papillon Creations

28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen

DMC, Bead Treasures Glass Beads 

 

This is an overall view.  It will only load sideways, so cock your head to the side LOL

Exchange and WIPs

ILCS Carrie's Threads Exchange

From Mary B. in Sycamore, IL

Thank you so much Mary!!

Colors are: Autumn, Antique Gold, Lumiere de Cheryl, Violet, Surprise, Epiphany, Ocean Blue, Polar Bear, Navy Blues, Cherry, Foxfire, and Harvest Brew. I also received this nifty zip up bag to store them in. Now to find something to stitch with them!!!!

"Castles in the Air" SAL by Papillon Creations

28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen

DMC, Bead Tresures Glass Beads

This is the progress on Part 4 about half way done. I have made a little more progress since this pic (I just noticed). I have finished the right side and completed the green on the left.

"A Christmas Song" Ornament by Full Circle Designs-Lynda Watkins

Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments 2008
Stitched on 18 count Cream DMC Aida
with DMC Floss

I just had to start a new project....if we counted I may have the most started. I just do not show everythign I start lol

Papillon Creations SAL--WIP

I am stitching a Stitch A Long from Papillon Creations that is for 2 years entitles Castles in the Air! I have been having so much fun stitching this and learning all sorts of speciality stitches!!


Items that I choose for my version of the SAL:

Fabric 28 ct Ivory Monoco Linen
Dark Green: DMC 367
Medium Green: DMC 368
Pale green: DMC 369
Floral colour1: DMC 604
Floral colour 2: DMC 150
Floral colour 3: DMC 309
Floral colour 4: DMC 154
Floral colour 5: DMC 155
Floral colour 6: DMC 341
Floral colour 7: DMC 725
Floral colour 8: DMC 727
Metallic thread: DMC Precious Metal Effects E168 (5283) Silver
Bead 1: Bead Treasures Glass Ceylon Seed Beads-Lavender
Bead 2: Bead Treasures Glass Ceylon Seed Beads-Lt Blue

Here is a pic of Part 1 with the beads added. I took them off because I did not like the way they were stitched every which way.

Here is a pic of Part 2. Not exactly straight but you get the idea.

I think I will be able to finish Part 3 tonight. I will upload a pic when it is complete.

Tomorrow I will be getting the sewing machine out and trying to finish Anthony's pj pants....hard task for me LOL