First of all. . . how can we already be in the last half of February? Wasn't it just New Years?
Whew.
Lately, I've been keeping myself busy in the studio. . . I've had a couple of projects on-going, & as of today, one of them is 'officially' at the printers. . . all proofed & on it's printing way. . . & the other one - I'm making some great progress on. It's one of those that I've had in my head (& sketchbook) for a bit & I took the remaining stitchery with me on my trip to San Diego last week & got it all completed. . . so today I've been playing with the setting & the colors. (I love this part!)
This is the first of three versions of the design. This one is done in embroidery. I'm using Lecien's COSMO threads. (♥!) For this version, I'm mostly using what is now known as the 'Marble' line. . . they are softly variegated & I have a serious 'crush' on them. (LOVE!!!) I got word (& a copy of the new colors!) that they are introducing a whole bunch of new colors to the line in May & will be re-naming the line 'Seasons'. I can hardly wait!
Can you see the color changes? I just love how they bring a bit of a vintage look to the stitching.
Last evening I started the second 'version' of this new design . . . I'm doing it in wool! I love working with wool & haven't done it in way too long. . . & so I'm having a ball!
I'm so happy to be back working in the studio. It feels perfect. Also for the last few days - the weather here has been close to perfect (in the 70's!) - & so I've had the windows & the slider wide open in the studio. Yesterday, I even sat in the doorway for a bit. . . as the sun was shining in & the warmth of it felt so wonderful. I realized, while sitting there (with Bailey - who had crawled into my lap), that I miss being outside. In the past few years - I've actually avoided being outside much - 'avoiding the sun' - I would tell myself. But, I feel so much better when I get myself outdoors.
So, I'll be getting a really good sunscreen & my plan is to get myself outside much more from now on. I also want to help Dad out more in the yard. He loves doing it - but it's getting to be a bit much for him to do it all these days. It will be good for me to learn all that he does in the yard as well.
I also expect that my freckles will be 'sprouting' like they haven't for too many years. . . but actually. . . I kind of miss them.!
Hope you have a wonderful - sunny day!
♥ Bren
13 comments:
I came across your blog today during my lunch hour. I enjoyed it and added it to my list of blogs I read everyday. I also became a follower on your blog today. I too have a Bichon and post about him frequently. They are the sweetest dogs of all. I also quilt and do many different sewing projects. Oh, and I am close to my dad as you are. It was a pleasure to meet you online today. Take care, Shaylynn
The sun is lovely isn't it? I love the stitching, its all so pretty!
The stitching is GORGEOUS! I love the design, and can't wait to see the other versions.
Such beautiful embroidery!
Oh Bren, the stitching is very vintage indeed. Gosh I love that you are bringing back many of our acquired skills of yesterday. It is the love of stitching that led me to quilts and I could not be happier. Of course having the likes of you, albeit with future freckles, just tickles me pink at the thought.
blessings madame samm
( just spoke with Jennnifer at Shabby, did you feel the butterfly kisses? )
The new quilt looks amazing..can't wait to see the finished results. I am itching to start a new project.
Ooh, everything is so pretty! I inquired about the Cosmo thread at my local quilt shop and no one knew what I was talking about (scary). Can you tell me where I might be able to purchase some? Enjoy the sunshine, we are getting a fresh outpour of snow today!
Great stitching and great weather go so well together! I love what you are working on.
Love those soft gentle new colors. Will look forward to the new book.
I feel there is no substitution for the real thing when it comes to sunshine..The Vitamin D capsule doesn't quite do it..
Bren, this looks gorgeous!!! Looks like tons of stitchery!! Love, love, love it!!
Beautiful embroidery!!! I can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Your projects are always soooo pretty. And I'm sooooo jealous of your weather- we still have PILES of snow, can't wait for spring! I don't remember what 70 degrees feels like.
Hi Bren,
You & Bailey really need to come north so you can teach me how to stitch & Bailey can show my husband how great little white dogs are!
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