It's time for my May Stitch from Stash Update! And, yes, I spent some $$ this month... but it is all Mel's fault. LOL!! Some of you may remember that she told us in the newsletter that HAED had a 50% off sale for Mother's Day, and I'm suddenly in a Christmas mood, since it is actually sunny out here... (I'm not sure how that works, but when it was cold, I didn't want to think about winter. Now that it's warm, I'm thinking about Christmas! LOL!) Anyway... I finally bought The Nativity pattern that had been on my wish list. : )
I'm doing it on 18 count. Since I'll be working on it for 10 years or so, I decided to use a fabric size that I enjoy working on. : )
Here's my progress so far...
Here's how far I have to go...
LOL!!! : )
Rather than buying all the floss at once, I'm going to plan to do about 1 1/2 columns a week, and just pick up the floss I need week by week. I only needed one color to start!
Wish me much perseverance!! : )
On to a smaller thing...
My little finish for this month.
Cross Country Stitching - Apr 2011
Carried forward from April - $30.89
Plus May budget - $25.00
Available: 55.89
Spent:
5.25 on magazine so I can stitch this piece sometime
10.50 on chart
4.11 on fabric
4.21 on marking pencil and floss
TOTAL: 24.07
Balance to carry forward... 31.82
TTFN!!
Tricia
19 comments:
Wowza! That is a big piece. It is going to be awesome!
I love your finish, and the Nativity piece will be beautiful when finished! It may take a while to stitch, but it will be worth it.
Cute finish. It will be a wonderful piece no matter how long it takes, just enjoy the journey.
Pretty finish, love the colors. Good luck with the new start.
That's going to be an amazing piece! Good job on staying under budget! :-)
Love your new chart Tricia and great start.
Linda
Great start , it will be a work of art . hugs.
Cute finish and I just love your Nativity chart. I think since it was Mel's fault it shouldn't count against your budget :)
I like the nativity piece.
Beautiful start..so pretty x
Just found your blog! I love that nativity piece, and it will be gorgeous when finished! It might take a while, but it's gonna be a show stopper!
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Great start! Have fun :)
What a great new piece, lovely start on it. Love your finish as well, it's so sweet. Well done on your budget.
I LOVE this one...have looked at it myself MANY times. GO GO GO!!
Wow a lovely WIP. A great start. Congratulations on your finish too.
Oh, my--what a masterpiece that will be, Tricia!! I am in awe--I would never dare attempt something so huge... Very cute finish, too :)
Brilliant start! Colin bought me this a few months ago but I don't have the fabric yet so can't start. I will have to drool over yours for now :)
Love, Love, Love the nativity piece!! We have the same pattern, but I started at the bottom...but that's me, I've always been a little backward!! I admire that you've stayed on your stash diet...I feel off mine with a huge thud!! That earthquake they had on the east coast? That was me!! LOL Great work, can't wait to see more! *Hugs*
I love following HAED designs grow, this one is going to be stunning. Congrats on the lovely finish too :)
Best wishes.
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