Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Last SAL!

Woohoo!!! The final HAED SAL and I have managed to stick to all ten months!! I have managed to complete the second page and think I will stop at this and make it up into a little cushion or something. I am not intending to finish the whole design.
Dec SAL page 2 complete

And I couldn't resist taking this pic of my dd sat stitching away concentrating ever so hard. She only probably managed to get two stitches in but its still progress. I don't think she has really caught the stitching bug yet!
Lily stitching

Sorry I have not been commenting on blogs lately. I have been very tired and quite uncomfortable and so have been trying to use any energy I have to work on the frosty friends exchange and the cross stitchers' lottery. I have finished the stitching for the lottery but need to finish it up. The frosty friends is proving to ba a bit more of a challenge - I had to unpick it once.

I have only 4 weeks left to go now and this baby is proving to be quite active (and quite painful at times).

Latest stash purchases (like I really need more stash right??) are charts from Papillon Creations:
Simple Little Quaker
Sheherezade

and Long Dog's
Foursome Reel.

I also purchased a lovely dragonfly needleminder from Kelmscott designs and some thread rings I thought I might be able to use in some exchanges. I am trying to decide on a nice thread colour to do Simple Little Quaker in. Yvonne at Papillon Creations has also put my pics up in her gallery of the stitchers case I made for Linda in the redwork exchange.

Oh and I had a lovely email from Cathy today asking if I would like her Sampler Cove design of Spanish Rouge as she has two charts. That is very very kind of her and really appreciate it. Hugs to you Cathy.

Well, going to make tea and have a rest. I will try and catch up on blog reading over the next week or so. Hugs to everyone. xx

21 comments:

Kathy A. said...

What a beautiful job you have done on your HAED. The photo of your little daughter stitching is just the cutest. I am sorry that you are so uncomfortable. Those last few weeks are rough. Take good care of yourself.

Dawn T. said...

Your HAED is gorgeous! DD is so cute:) Rest 'cause that little one will be here shortly!

Rowyn said...

Awww... too cute. Your HAED is beautiful.

Teresa said...

Your stitching is beautiful. What a cute picture of your daughter.

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

HURRAY what a lovely HAED piece that is and I think where your stopping is perfect! Congrats! And what a sweet picture of your dear daughter :)

Carla said...

That HAED design will make a lovely cushion!
Love the pic of you daughter..so cute :)

Dani - tkdchick said...

Your HAED is just beautiufl!

Be sure to take things easy in the coming weeks!

Becky K in OK said...

Your HAED is beautiful, as is your stitching daughter. I read where if you only get one stitch in that's one stitch closer to finishing. She's doing a wonderful job. Sorry you are uncomfortable.

Mary Ann said...

Your HAED piece is beautiful and I think it will make a lovely cushion. And, the picture of your daugher stitching is precious!

Take care of yourself these last few weeks and get plenty of rest.

moomoo said...

It's good to see that your HAED is completed. It's gorgeous. And look at how concentrating your DD is in the picture. ;-)
Well.. have plenty of rest and take care.
Hugs from Linda.

Lennu said...

Congratulations, the HAED piece looks wonderful! Oh what a cute photo of your daughter :) Take good care of yourself!

Samantha said...

Your HAED is beautiful Hazel & your DD looks so cute! I'm sure the stitching bug will catch on in time ;o) Hope the next few weeks go well - take care {{{hugs}}}.

Susimac said...

HAED looks gorgeous. Your DD looks so cute sitting there, a future stitcher in the making I reckon.

Sharon said...

What a fabulous place to stop on your HAED peice. It's gorgeous. Congrats. You DD looks so sweet there stitching!

Cheryl said...

What a great idea to stitch part of it, it'll look great as a cushion!
That picture of your daughter is so cute!

Sally said...

Hazel your HAED looks stunning! Well done.

Love the photo of your DD:) She is concentrating so hard.

Dawn B. said...

Love the finish and how cute is DD. Hope you get to felling better soon

Wanda said...

Hope you feel better soon those last weeks seem long, maybe this new baby will be born 01-13, it has worked out well for me! Your HAED looks really nice and your little girl what a cutie!!

Jenn said...

Congratulatins on your finish. She is beautiful. You DD is so cute.

Stephanie said...

Oh well done on your HAED fairy - she's lovely :) Sorry to hear you're a bit uncomfortable just now - not long to go!! Your daughter is so sweet - I'm sure you'll turn her into a stitcher yet :)

stitcherw said...

She turned out lovely and will make a wonderful pillow, or even a small framed piece. Your DD looks very cute working on her stitching, such concentration. Hope you are feeling more comfortable soon, but with as close as you are it probably won't be until after you have the little one. The last month or so is so uncomfortable. Take it easy and rest.
Sue