A total of 62 colors! I have already spent a hour going through my whole supply of thread marking off what I already have. That added up to not even being half of what I need so it's a trip to the craft store for me. It was suggested as well that gray would look better for the background. Every fabric I have is 14 and 16 count though which would make the end project so huge it would cover half a wall I'm sure. I am hoping to find some 20 count cross-stitch fabric. I already have a feeling it will take me awhile to at least gather all the supplies I need.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
New Epic Cross-Stitch Project
After looking through the Sprite Stitch forums once again I found what I'm working on for my next bit cross-stitch project. Mario Thru the Ages:
A total of 62 colors! I have already spent a hour going through my whole supply of thread marking off what I already have. That added up to not even being half of what I need so it's a trip to the craft store for me. It was suggested as well that gray would look better for the background. Every fabric I have is 14 and 16 count though which would make the end project so huge it would cover half a wall I'm sure. I am hoping to find some 20 count cross-stitch fabric. I already have a feeling it will take me awhile to at least gather all the supplies I need.
A total of 62 colors! I have already spent a hour going through my whole supply of thread marking off what I already have. That added up to not even being half of what I need so it's a trip to the craft store for me. It was suggested as well that gray would look better for the background. Every fabric I have is 14 and 16 count though which would make the end project so huge it would cover half a wall I'm sure. I am hoping to find some 20 count cross-stitch fabric. I already have a feeling it will take me awhile to at least gather all the supplies I need.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Garden Work
I was out in my garden again today working with my camera. Just wanted to share some photos. My veggies are growing nicely and I can't wait to munch on them! Veggies taste so much better when you grow them yourself. My flowers are blooming as well so I couldn't pass that up.
A couple of weeks ago I harvested my roman lettuce for the first time. My guinea pigs loved it and was happily munching away. I was nervous at first because I didn't know how the taste would be. They never paused a moment when munching on the lettuce.
A couple of weeks ago I harvested my roman lettuce for the first time. My guinea pigs loved it and was happily munching away. I was nervous at first because I didn't know how the taste would be. They never paused a moment when munching on the lettuce.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Finished Epic Mario Cross-Stitch
A project I started 9 months ago. I have never taken on this big of a cross-stitch project before in all my 19 years of cross-stitching. I am beyond impressed with myself and happy it's completed. Now the next annoyance is trying to find a frame to fit the finished piece. I can't wait to submit it to the Shippensburg Fair at the end of July and have it judged.I kind of feel sad it's over. I might have to look through my saved cross-stitch files of big projects and start another one. After the fair this will be hanging in my home and I can't wait for that.
The Super Mario Bros pattern was taken from Sprite Stitch.
Birthday and Swaps
Today is my birthday! Here is a amazing card I got from my brother and sister-in-law. They know me so well and my love of guinea pigs. I only wish I could get mine to stay that still without putting goodies in front of them. 
I also got another swap in the mail which I was highly excited when I opened the package! It's a FLUFFY unicorn!! I love it! Krista over at Krista311 created this lovely unicorn. She does amazing work and I highly suggest checking out her Etsy shop. I love all her crocheted items!
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