Monday, 29 August 2011

TUSAL and look at all these amazing stitches

Today is TUSAL day and here is my frog. He is not as full as he normally is but I've been kinda busy lol.
He is full of threads from Fairies in the Garden, my Sampler de Bouquet and the latest Mirabilia round robin.



Last weekend, I attended the annual open house at Knowledge and Needles. Dani and Christin stayed with me for the weekend and we stitched a lot!!!

Instead of those pictures of us stitching, I thought I would share some of the wonderful stitches that were displayed. Warning: lots of photos



















I have stitched on Fairies in the Garden - and it is close to a finish!!!
I have to put it down for now to work on a Mirabilia RR and a Band Sampler RR. I look forward to posting that big finish soon.

I am struggling to stitch again. I took 3 days last week and painted my kitchen - ceiling, walls and all the trim.
My left elbow is sore again. I have been stitching with it propped up. That helps some but I have to stop and rest the arm every once in a while. I am not happy about that!

Until next time - may all your stitches stay crossed and all the frogs stay lost.




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21 comments:

  1. Unknown29 August 2011 at 16:09

    WOWSERS!! What a lot of beautiful stitching. I am going to have to go back and study each picture to really "see" the pieces. I love the bag you sent Michele - it was perfect!!

    I can't wait to see the Garden Fairy finish!

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  2. Unknown29 August 2011 at 16:10

    Oh! A belated happy birthday to you!! 59 is YOUNG - 60 isn't bad either - Don't worry!

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  3. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname29 August 2011 at 18:58

    Never ever apologise for putting lots of pictures in a post! The TW Snow Queen is one of the first designs I saw that I loved, my friend bought it with the intention of stitching it and passing it on, sadly neither happened!

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  4. Myra29 August 2011 at 19:40

    Sure hope your elbow stops hurting soon. Wow! What a treat to see all that stitching in person, lots of pretty stuff there. Oh, your WIP is going to be sooooo pretty, can't wait to see the big finish

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  5. Vonna Pfeiffer29 August 2011 at 20:21

    Oh golly Kathy, I saw some of these beautiful things on Ann's blog...but you got some shots of some others that are stunning! WOW!
    And you are SO CLOSE on Fairies in the Garden :) It is so pretty!!!

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  6. Ranae29 August 2011 at 20:21

    My little eyes spy lots of wonderful things, and oh to see them up close.
    I hope your elbow gets better now rather then soon

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  7. Bonnie Brown29 August 2011 at 20:43

    OMG!!! Fairies is SO close!!
    Can't wait to see it in person this weekend!!

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  8. Carolien30 August 2011 at 05:16

    Wow! What a collection! Great to see, thanks for sharing.

    Happy stitching & hugs, Carolien

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  9. Measi30 August 2011 at 10:05

    That's a TON of gorgeous stitching! It sounds like you had a lovely time at the open house. I hope the RR stitching goes smoothly and that your elbow calms down.

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  10. Lynn30 August 2011 at 10:13

    There is an incredible amount of stitching talent displayed on those walls! Next year I hope to add some of mine.
    No more stitching or working from now until Friday! You have to keep that arm rested so you can stitch along with us this weekend.
    Easier said than done, right?

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  11. Ginny30 August 2011 at 10:40

    Sorry to hear about your elbow giving you problems again. I hope that it is on the mend and your can stitch pain free very soon.
    Thanks for sharing all the wonderful photos of all the stitching. Such beautiful pieces.
    OK..I have to ask..what does TUSAL mean?? I understand orts are leftover threads. Why do you and others put them in a jar or container? I am so out of the loop :O)

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  12. Rachel S-H30 August 2011 at 14:28

    What gorgeous stitching!

    You are so close to finishing that fairy piece. That is on my to-do list, and I love your progress on it.

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  13. Judy S.30 August 2011 at 23:39

    Nice, inspiring photos, Kathy! Hope you elbow heals soon so you can stitch with abandon. I LOVE those fairies!

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  14. sandra31 August 2011 at 08:34

    Great exhibition and progresses on your stitching! Go easy on that elbow and give him some rest... Get well soon!

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  15. Carol1 September 2011 at 08:36

    I guess painting and stitching don't mix well, Kathy--hope your elbow feels better very soon.

    Loved seeing the photos of all that stitchy goodness in one place--just gorgeous!! How nice to have Dani and Christin as houseguests, too...

    Enjoy your weekend--we're headed up to Lake Ontario so I'll wave to you across the lake :)

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  16. Karen1 September 2011 at 09:13

    Beautiful work by everyone! Fairies is soooo close! It would drive me nuts to put it down at that stage! I hope your arm is feeling better soon. Take it easy!

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  17. Maureen1 September 2011 at 09:47

    oh your fairies are so nearly finished - looking foward to seeing your happy dance!

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  18. Bette4 September 2011 at 08:36

    What a lot of gorgeous stitching! There is so much talent represented there. And Fairies is looking beautiful. You're almost there. So Sorry to hear about your elbow. Maybe a day or two of rest would help.

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  19. Dani - tkdchick7 September 2011 at 00:07

    It was a great weekend!!!

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  20. Meari7 September 2011 at 13:56

    Wow, what awesome eye candy! I bet you gals had a ball.

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  21. Heidi8 September 2011 at 11:31

    All that stitching makes you want to stitch even more...lol. I hope your elbow feels better very soon so you can stitch even more.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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