Linda's Cinderella Castle

I've been a tad bit busy this month with the A - Z Challenge.  I did manage to put 100 stitches in it tonight.

4-30-15

3-31-15

I sure hope to do more this month.

Linda

April Progress Paradise

I didn't manage a page finish before the post.  I'm on page 5 but have stitched 7/42 so far.  The page after next is the halfway point.

The top pic is my latest.  It has a few more stitches in but I won't get home until after midnight so can't get an updated pic.  But there's only about 30 extra stitches.  I hope my next post will see us moving further down because I'm pretty sure once I reach the halfway mark I'm going to work down again so I don't have to move my scroll rods.  See you next month!

Unspoken

Here's my tiny progress on Unspoken; I did another project for the A-Z blogging challenge and it took up all my time, so I only did a couple hundred stitches.  Mostly in B5200.

The picture also has my answer to this month's question - right now my favorite thing is needle minders!  I was doubtful, bought one this month, loved it and now have four!

Tama

April - Serenity Harbor

Here's Serenity Harbor after four months:

I'm fighting a migraine right now, but I'll add some more info in the comments when it clears up.

Kate's Cinderella's Castle

Between working on different projects for the Blogging From A to Z Challenge and dealing with poor health, today was the first day I even looked at my castle piece. But I managed to squeak out 200 stitches of blue. The exciting thing? It was a different SHADE of blue!! Oh, happy day!

Where I was at the end of March:

Where I am now:

Happy stitching!

Kate

April's Progress

Well, I have really tried to work on this more than I have and it is so great to see the beginning of the rainbow on the horizon!!  It will be so much fun to do pinks and other bright colours - not that the blues haven't been fun but I am so excited to keep going.

Happy stitching!!

Trina

Leonore's Dark Force - April Update

Another month, another five columns on Dark Force - I'm working on this slowly, but steadily, and like how it comes along. By now I have reached an area with a bit more color-blocking, so I can finish my weekly column a lot more quickly and actually work a bit more on my other projects as well :)

As you can see I only have three more columns gridded out, so May should see yet another page finish!

Rachel's April Update

Hello all,

Well, it's probably not going to come as any surprise that I still haven't started my parrot.

But it's not all negative as I have been experimenting with dyeing the background fabric for him. The results are mixed but I am slowly getting it right as I understand how the dyes work with each other and the fabric. Another weekend of experimenting should see me achieve the result I want.

So, fingers crossed, there will be a much more positive update in May!

Rachel x

Susan's April Update

Suppose it isn't a surprise but I am, again, late with my April topic. My favorite stitching gadget? I would say I have two - my Needlework System 4 floor stand and my Bohin needles. I have been using a scroll frame for as long as I have been stitching and tried three or four different lap and floor stands. I still use my Elan lap stand for smaller pieces, but for everything else, I use the System 4 stand. It keeps the fabric tension even, the fabric cleaner and reduces the stress on my hands and wrists. From the largest gadget to the smallest, my Bohin needles. I bought a pack at a needlework store closing and feel in love as soon as I used them. Several years ago, DSon bought me 50 size 26s and 50 size 28s, so I have plenty for years to come. They are really, in my opinion, vastly superior to any other needles I have used. They glide through every fabric and have smooth eyes so there is no wear and tear on the thread. Even though they are finer than most, I have yet to break a needle or bend one.

The stand and the needles have made stitching on my New Stitchy Start piece, Shakespearean Fantasy, very enjoyable. Even with my travel schedule this last month, I had a fair amount of progress.

Here's where it was in March:

And here's where it is today:

A little more black and a lot more green. Hopefully with the end of the crazy travel schedule, I will be able to get back into my stitching rhythm and spend more time on this one.

Evalina's update

Here is my Alicia. I'm almost done first page!

Sarah's April Update

Not a lot of progress in April, but some. I'm still frogging the top and that is where most of my time was spent. I added just a tiny few to the bottom section.

March 28th

April 28, 2015

HAED

Letting Go

~Sarah~

April Progress???

I hang my head--I haven't done much on my project if any--can't remember!  And the next two weeks I will be away so nothing will get done.  I hope to spend at least a week once I get back to working solely on my BAP.  I love stitching it but decided to finally start another piece that I had purchased about 2 years ago from Nancy's Needle.  It is a fairly quick stitch so should finish it before July (in time to have framed for local fair).  Anyway back to HEIOTS.  Here is a photo as of 4-27-15.

Beautiful spring green in Kansas.  Love this time of year except for the storms.
Keep Stitching!
Dede

April posting starts now.....

Ok start posting....my April progress not much but spent a few nights with tiger

Tammy

Stitching Gadgets

I have to say that my two favourite stitching gadgets are my Ott lamp and my Wizard of Oz needle minder. I haven't stitched at all over this past week but I plan to do much more starting tomorrow.  Things have been pretty hectic lately as well.

Happy stitching!
Trina

April Theme

My favorite stitching gadget..hmmmm.  I would have to say first it is my overstuffed chair!  I spend many hours in it stitching and it is really comfy.  Next would be the light I have overhead. No particular brand but gives me a really good light on my projects. I had an Otte light but the bulb wore out and they have changed the bulbs.  My hubby has rewiring on his honey do list for about 2 years now....  3rd would be the Davos scissors--they are wonderful-a real treasure.  4th would be Bohn #26 needles tied with my John James petite #26.  These items make my life so easy when stitching!
Dede