Saturday, June 18, 2022

Many things! About a week late..

 These are all pictures actually from last week. First, more loot!

Package from Amy Mitten came in! They're so pretty, I really love the colors in all three.

Made a good start on the back panel for Madam Butterfly. This should be the tricky part, making sure I got all of the branches in. I'll find out when I go to put the leaves next.

Much done on Peace Lily! That is the front and back panels, with one of the sides/sleeves picked up and started. I did go ahead and finish the neckline just to get those edges cleaned up. Since this picture, I'm pretty sure I've ripped out and put back in those side stitches. It took a second to grok how the lace pattern works, but I've got it now.

Friday, June 3, 2022

So much pink

 First panel on Madam Butterfly's Etui is done!

I love the way the directions have you stitch this, because you start with the branch, then the leaves, then the flowers. So it's kind of like going through the seasons with just the bare branch in winter, then the leaves in spring, and finally the buds and flowers. Looks gorgeous at each step, which is very satisfying.

Sadly, this was the easier panel! The bank panel has a lot more, so I've been hyping myself up to get that first stitch in.

I also couldn't help myself, and did start the new sweater, the Peace Lily Blouse by Jennifer Miller Comstock.




Made it to 2026!

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