Going Way Back

In going through my stash recently, I happened upon a bin with more stitched finishes and wips. Some of these go far back into the past, like a Noah's Ark sampler I stitched while pregnant with the twins - 21 years ago!

One project I found hasn't been seen since 2007. It's Linen Closet Labels by Liberty Street Designs. One design from the leaflet is finished.

 

 The companion design was so close to being finished that I can't understand why I didn't get it completed! All that needs to be done is the beading and the Kreinik braid that makes it sparkle.

This is Silk Threads. Both pieces are on 32 count gray linen and I used Thread Gatherer silk floss to stitch the design. Getting the beads on is a little tedious and I'm using invisible thread to stitch them and that stuff isn't the easiest to work with. I love these designs and I can't wait to have them on my finish board!

We're having a beautiful spring week and I'm getting quite a bit done in the yard. In fact, I have to go to Costco tomorrow for a new box of yard waste bags. For a small lot, we sure collect a lot of debris! Of course, much of that was rose prunings from 75 bushes. :) And leaves, so many leaves from our trees and those of the neighborhood that get blown in and caught in the corners and against the fences.

Tomorrow it's errands and more yard work, then in the evening Gary and I are going to hear the Glen Miller band at Kennewick High School. Looking forward to a night out!