Time for an Update

Since I am not involved in the TUSAL this year, it seems that I forget to post as often as I should

Be that as it may, below is the finished part one of Ellen Maurer-Stroh's "Antique Sampler" (the one with NO ALPHABET, remember?I am waiting patiently (NOT) for the next set of charts to be released.

In the meantime, I have gone back to Isabelle Haccourt-Vautier's BAP, "Grand Marquoir", and it IS BIG! Anyway, I have run into a problem with it and if I may, I would like to pick your brains.

The above is the chart of the next square in the Grand Marquoir. I DO NOT like it at all. I'm not sure what it reminds me of, but it bugs me.

I found a few things that I think would fit in both size (40x40 or so), and theme, feeling, whatever, and I like some feedback if you would be so kind.

Thank you so much for your input. Sometimes I need all the help I can get.

Love ya...........Grandma

A new beginning!

It looks like a lot of stitching (well it is, actually) but it is only the first of 12 installments of a piece called "Antique Sampler" designed as a SAL by Ellen Maurer-Stroh. (http://maurer-stroh.com). I only hope I can keep up with the installments and have it finished before the end of the year.

I'm it using for Becky-Bee's BAP contest (http://beckysc.blogspot.com ) The piece has to have not been started before 1/1/12, and must be completed by 12/31/12. It also has to meet certain size and other requirements. There are 36 colors in the piece and it seems there are no more than 4-5 stitches of any one color in a row. And they are all very close in color as well. I was first attracted to it because it is a Sampler, with NO ALPHABET! DH is getting really annoying about alphabets, and this one is to sort of humor him ;>

OOH--OOH Today is my baby's 42 birthday -- "Happy Birthday, Son". I'll leave you on that cheery note.

Love, Grandma

2012

Here's wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy 2012!

Lots of stitches to take, books to read, kisses to receive, hugs to give, and whatever Happiness you can find in your travels.

Love you all,

Grandma

Merry Christmas / Happy Chanukah

12th entry in the TUSAL for 2011.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Cheery Kwanza and Happy Festivus.

Most importantly...BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

Grandma

November TUSAL

As I said the other day...not a lot of stitching this month. And what there was was all in blue.

More soon........Grandma

Greetings

No Stitching to show (I got an IPad for my birthday last month and have been reading, reading and more reading!)

However, there is a reason for this post. I want to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Don't eat too much! Grandma

Oct. TUSAL

I'm not exactly sure if this is the date for this, but since we are away this weekend, I thought I'd post it today.

And, by the way, here's an idea I found on Pinterest for a Halloween lunch/dinner. Have a treat-filled Halloween and don't eat too much sugar. Being Hyper is NOT good for stitching.

Love......Grandma