Monday, January 09, 2012

WIPocalpyse January posting and Crazy 7!

Well New year came and went and it was not a good one for me. Hopefully the rest of the year will get better and not worse from here on in. Now, I did have two new starts before the new year and due to the craziness of the week - it was ds' birthday yesterday - I only managed 5 new starts so I will add on the 2 I started before the new year as my crazy 7 and they will all go towards my WIPocalpyse post. So without further ado, here is my progress on my 7 new starts:

DAY 1


Lizzie Kate ABC's of Christmas
Silkweaver 32 count Lugana and Crescent Colours threads

Really pleased with progress on this one as I have completed a full row already. The fabric is greener than in the picture and the colours really pop on it. Love it.

Day 2



Yiota's Cross stitch kit Poppies and Daisies
14 count black aida and madiera threads

You have seen this one in my previous post and so I am counting it towards my Crazy 7

Day 3 (truthfully - the first new start of the year!)



Here we come Wassailing by Shakespeare's Peddler
40 count linen and Gentle Art threads

I think this will be one of the first ones to get finished as I am working quite quickly on it and it is not so very big.

Day 4



Bygone Stitches - A Quaker Christmas
36 count vintage light exemplar Lakeside linens and Threadworx thread

I am stitching this 2x2 and really love the vibrancy of the red on the fabric. Nice choice I think.

Day 5



Mckintosh samplers - The Elisabeth Lillie sampler
34 count Legacy Linen in Oaten Scone and DMC threads

The fabric is a joy to stitch on. Really pretty colours too. I am going to enjoy this one.

Day 6



Carriage House Samplers - Helen Bell's multiplication sampler
32ct dark tan fabric from silkweaver and Victorian Motto threads in Heather B shades

I like this although it seems to take forever. Just hope I can make more progress on it.

Day 7



Just Nan's Nan's Garden
28 count Lambwool linen and DMC threads

Unfortunately I took this away to start at Tracy's - another post- but I had previously dipped into the thread bag and pinched some of the colours for another project and never replaced them (a very bad habit of mine!) so I have a few threads missing so didn't get as much done on this as I would have liked. I am intending to stitch this for my mum who is also called Nan and who enjoys her garden very much.

So that's my first posting for the WIPocalypse post and you have my 7 new starts too.

I have received lots of nice gifts but I will do a separate post soon for those.
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40 comments:

Siobhán said...

Lovely new starts and WIPs, Hazel! I hope this year is a better one for you. xoxo

Stitchabilities said...

Lots of lovely new starts!!

Sally said...

I hope the rest of the year is much better for you Hazel. I think there are many of us hoping it is for us {{{hugs}}}}

Love all your new starts! I wish I'd ordered the Here We Come Wassailing kit but I being good!!! Lol!

Diane (di) said...

Wow Hazel, your needles have been smokin'. :) You have some beautiful starts there.

Giovanna said...

Great starts! I had great fun with ABC Christmas, I know you will too.

Lesleyanne said...

Great new starts. Look forward to seeing your progress on them.

Margaret said...

I love seeing all your new starts! They're all so pretty! I hope 2012 is a better year for you.

barbara said...

Lovely stitching, and best wishes for ds' birthday. :)

Carol said...

I do hope the new year improves for you, Hazel...

Your stitching starts are all so pretty--hope they help soothe your soul :)

Jane said...

I love all 7 choices and will enjoy watching your progress as you stitch them. Stay strong xxx

Julie said...

Lots of lovely projects, going to be a fun stitching year Hazel.

I truly hope that 2012 is a good year for you, wishing you love, happiness and lots of fun filled times to come.

Elisa said...

Some great starts Hazel :0)

Cuckoo said...

Oh my word, those new starts look gorgeous. Really gorgeous.

I do so hope you have a more good than troublesome this year dear lady.

xxx

Anonymous said...

Really like your new starts Hazel. I love Lizzie Kate's ABC of Christmas especially.

Good luck with all your new starts.

Christine said...

Some lovely projects there Hazel

staci said...

Beautiful stitching Hazel! I hope you have a wonderful year!

Anonymous said...

you've made some great starts.
I look forward to seeing them all take shape

Alesia Matson said...

You'be made good progress so far. I hope things are getting better for you.

Maggie O said...

Wow, here she goes again. I didn't know you could have that many "starts" (newby here). I am thrilled working on one single project...so now I will go start something else...that should make me happ or er, confused. Well done and if your starts are anything to go by the year should be warm, colourful,cared for, passionate and just plain "perfect". All the best to you for 2012!!

valerie said...

Great starts Hazel! I hope things turn around for you this year. Best of luck!

robindefender said...

Wow! That's a lot of starts. They all look great. Can't wait to see how they progress.

Unknown said...

Looks like they all will be great! Hope the year improves for you.

cucki said...

wow very sweet and lots of lovely new start and wip's....
sending you hugs
love cucki xx

jane said...

Lots of lovely stitching Hazel, I am looking forward to seeing your progress.

Chris said...

Wonderful starts Hazel!

Nancy said...

Lots of beautiful stitching! Wishing you a blessed 2012!

Katie said...

Hello I'm another WIPocalypse stitcher. Just stopping by to say Great Stitching. Keep up that fantastic progress.

Sara said...

Lots of lovely stitching, you've been busy!!

Ziggyeor said...

oh pretty starts!

Veronica said...

Oh, I love all the projects you've picked. Your needle sure has been smoking :)

Hugs,
Veronica.

Gabi said...

Lovely starts Hazel.
Wishing you that the rest of the year will be lovely only :)

Annette-California said...

WoHoo! Great starts. Your very encouraging for me. May you be blessed and have a happy new year. (((hugs))) Annette

Sara said...

Longratulations ;)

Annette-California said...

Hello Hazel, So glad you got away for a few days and got to see your friend. Love your photos they are beautiful and you look beautiful. Your blanket is coming out lovely. Looks like it will be warm and cozy. Thank you for your wonderful post and all the photos - gorgeous!
Annette

Lisa said...

Wow I love all your new starts, so different and colourful.
Sorry that you had a difficult start to the year, but hopefully the worst is over.

Joysze said...

Phew, my head is spinning just looking at all the new starts. :) Hope your year gets better.

Brigitte said...

Great projects for this year!

the Wild One in the DC area said...

Your L*K is pretty on that fabric. I should have gone tan instead of whiteish as the white probably isn't going to stand up and I'll have to outline all of the major white parts that aren't letters.

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