Tuesday 4 January 2011

TUSAL and January 1 Start

I signed up for the TUSAL (Totally Useless Stitch Along) on Daffycat's blog this year.
And so here is my sad collection of orts. They are indeed in a shotglass. I have picked up a cold and sore throat and have spent most of my time reading instead of stitching.


 The colored orts are from my Seasonal Exchange that I can't show you.The wrapper (DMC B5200) and the white threads are from my January 1st start. Beatrice talked me into this one. It's not that I don't have several BAP's now, so we will just add another ROFL. - Long Dog Sampler - Bagatelle. The fabric is a gorgeous 32 count evenweave from Silkweaver called Slate Blue.






 Pretty sad start isn't it.

Until next time, fellow stitchers, keep those needles singing.
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29 comments:

  1. Jan4 January 2011 at 15:05

    Goodness, no, Kathy! I think it is a mighty fine start!

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  2. Parsley4 January 2011 at 15:43

    It's fine! I only had threads from Christmas break but it is a start!

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  3. Rowyn4 January 2011 at 16:46

    Hope you feel better soon.

    That is one stunning project you have on the go there. I found with the Long Dog Sampler I did (the Mystery Sampler), is that it looked really intricate but was actually an easy and enjoyable stitch. I can't wait to see more progress on both yours and Beatrice's.

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  4. Anonymous4 January 2011 at 16:49

    Nice new project you've got started there - can't wait to see this one progress :D Hope you get over those dratted bugs soon!

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  5. Belinda4 January 2011 at 17:04

    I hope you start feeling better soon Kathy, I just got over a cold so I know how you feel. I had two colds in December and it's summer here!! work that out.
    Your new start is great, borders are very time consuming.

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  6. Sue4 January 2011 at 19:46

    That is an ambitious piece!! I love Long Dog Sampler. This will be fun to watch grow.

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  7. Erica4 January 2011 at 19:49

    Hope you feel better soon. I think you did pretty well with your ORTs all things considered! My jar looks pretty pathetic in comparison!

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  8. Myra4 January 2011 at 20:01

    That is going to be gorgeous on that fabric. Nice orts! LOL

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  9. Anonymous4 January 2011 at 21:07

    Kathy,
    I love your idea of a shot glass. It is so cute. You have a great start to Bagatelle. I hope you start to feel much better soon. (((Hugs)))

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  10. Carol4 January 2011 at 22:06

    Love the shot glass for your orts! Happy Stitching!

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  11. Judy S.4 January 2011 at 23:56

    Feel better real soon, Kathy. I think your body wants you to go back to the sunshine! I am so impressed that you are working on 32 count fabric; my eyes rebel now.

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  12. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 01:38

    Great new start, you could be a late particpant of the Crazy Challenge... ;o)
    Been meaning to ask you for the longest time: does that background actually work?

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  13. Annemarie5 January 2011 at 02:39

    A SAD start, you say? Anyone stitching anything on such dark fabric is a hero/ine in my book. Hope you feel better soon, Kathy!

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  14. Jenny5 January 2011 at 08:14

    I have a nasty cold too - so right there with you on that - ick ick.

    Your start is not sad, and I know it will turn into a beautiful WIP and finish - it is just in its "full of potential" stage right now. ;)

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  15. Patty C.5 January 2011 at 16:47

    My collection of thread was pretty sad as well - But I think my frog made them look better lol

    Best wishes in the New Year !!!!

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  16. Brigitte6 January 2011 at 02:56

    Wow, now this is what I call a start! I love big projects and could start one after the other. Bagatelle is gorgeous and it will look fantastic on the dark fabric.

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  17. Lynn6 January 2011 at 09:12

    My collection of threads looks pretty meagre but I'm using such a large jar. I'd like to find something a bit smaller.
    I love your new start. This is going to be one gorgeous piece!
    I hope you're feeling much better soon. I'm fighting a cold myself.

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  18. Ziggyeor6 January 2011 at 11:04

    I think your start is just great! Looks better than when I started my 10year anniversary present for my hubby! I had a blob of doesn't look like much of anything in the middle of the piece.

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  19. marylin7 January 2011 at 01:44

    Très beau début !

    amitiés marylin

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  20. Daffycat7 January 2011 at 19:24

    I think that's a fab start, Kathy! Especially since you've been ill. I never feel like stitching when I'm sick. *hugs*

    Thanks for joining my SAL! I like that shot glass a lot!!!

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  21. Karen7 January 2011 at 19:52

    Cute shot glass for your orts! Any start is a good start :).

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  22. Beatrice8 January 2011 at 00:10

    I think it's a great start..
    Get well soon!

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  23. Margaret8 January 2011 at 01:29

    Hope you feel better soon Kathy. Love the LD you are stitching. What are you reading?

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  24. Clara8 January 2011 at 12:43

    Wow!!! Very impressive, I've never stitched on dark textile, it must be very difficult. Hope you're going better. ^_^ Hugs, Clara.

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  25. Michele B.9 January 2011 at 07:54

    What gorgeous fabric and it's quite a respectable start on both the sampler and the TUSAL, especially if you aren't feeling that well. That is going to be one beautiful sampler - I look forward to seeing it progress. Feel better soon!

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  26. Dani - tkdchick9 January 2011 at 11:16

    Sorry to hear you've still got Christin's cold! So far I remain cold free!

    Pretty, pretty orts!

    Great new start with Bagatelle are you enjoying it?

    I think its 9 weeks until I come for a visit!

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  27. Mary9 January 2011 at 12:16

    It's a great start! Hope you are feeling better real soon so you can get back to the stitching!

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  28. Chris9 January 2011 at 13:05

    Hi Kathy
    Hope you're feeling much better and a start is a start!! Well done.

    Hugs and happy stitching

    Chris x

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  29. Lainey9 January 2011 at 16:40

    Lovely start! Hope you feel better soon.

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