Saturday, August 22, 2009

It's time for the August report for the Totally Useless SAL. Here it is, resting comfortably on Chaplain's Garden. The jar is pretty full this time: lots of DMC labels, orts. And my fob broke, so there are some pretty green beads and silver charms. I'd had it so long that I decided to put it to rest and not re-bead it.
Here's the ever-growing bowl of  balls.
And the Marquoir. This is truly a great piece to stitch. It's HUGE. But it moves quickly because there is no backstitching or half stitches. I'm still playing with the color scheme a little. I am using liturgical colors. Even did some research, as I mentioned before. Now I just need to figure out where to use some black and white..

9 comments:

FancyHorse said...

I like your new lay out, and the photo. It's beautiful!

Ann said...

Your stitching is so beautiful! The Marty Bell is coming along so quickly, and your Justine is going to be stunning!

Clare-Aimetu said...

Marquoir is looking good, and your TUSAL is growing fast. I love the balls, where did you getthem from Ihave not seen them here in the UK.

Alice said...

Chaplain's Garden looks so pretty! You are a fast stitcher.

Alice said...

Chaplain's Garden looks so pretty! You are a fast stitcher.

Siobhán said...

Beautiful stitching! I love your blog header photo!

Julie said...

Lovely and florally when i open up your blog, looks so English :-)

Chaplains Garden is growing nicely, love the bowl of balls, it does make me smile

Carolyn NC said...

Love the TUSAL balls - and Marquoir is coming along nicely!

Chris said...

Dear Marian

I have been reading all through your lovely blog and wow what a lot you write about.
I love the flowery back ground like an English Country garden..
Lovely stitching!

Happy Sitching and blessings
Chris x