IHSW - Post May 2013

This past weekend was another International Hermit and Stitch Weekend. It was also a long weekend in Canada :)
I didn't get much hermiting or stitching in. I decided to take a trip down to New York State. I haven't been on US soil since I was a kid and after finally getting my passport last summer I figured I might as well use it!
I went to Syracuse on Friday and stopped in at A Stitchers Garden. I didn't have a ton of time to look around (damn husband) but did get a few bent creek patterns and a pretty pair of scissors.




I did take my stitching with me, but not much was done. I also stitched on the holiday but again not much done. Here is my sampler Gameboard after this rotation




Hope you all have a great hermit weekend.
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IHSW - Pre May'13

This weekend is another hermit weekend!

AND its also another long weekend in Canada.  I have something special planned for this weekend, so not sure how much stitching I will get in.  I will be home on Monday for the holiday, so will hopefully get lots done then!

Celtic banner and a new start

I managed to stay on rotation the past week. For the second round I decided to give my Celtic Banner some love

Before



After




Not a ton done, but not too bad!

On Sunday I started the Tuscan Farmhouse from Yiota's XStitch.


Not too bad for sleeping in and puttering around in my PJ's all day!

Tonight I have stitched nothing. I counted my WIPS in my WIP basket and stitching bag... 12! And guess what... None are calling me at all!!!
Hopefully it is just tonight and not a long term thing! No more new starts until I get at least something done!!!

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TUSAL May 2013

Today is TUSAL day!
My froggy didn't get too much to eat this month so when he asked to go outside how could I refuse.



Yep that is rain again! :(








Not too many Orts this month... Stupid tax season!

Here is the big ort jar before



And here is after



I hope I will have more offerings for the frog this coming month. Need to keep him happy so he doesn't invite friends over!!

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Fortunate Traveller #1

On May 1st I started Fortunate Traveller with Beatrice, Christin, and Dani

Here is where I'm at after 4 days of stitching




I am putting this away and going to work on something else for a few days. Yes, I am attempting a rotation again, just not sure what the "rules" will be yet.

Last night my SENS won game 4!  I actually got to attend the third game on Thursday.  Going to a playoff game (preferably the SENS) was on my bucket list :)

Here are a few pics from Sunday night








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Goals May 2013

Well I survived tax season!!
and I managed to get my goals for April done!!

Let's recap

1) stitch an ornament         DONE

2) attempt a rotation again (trying 4 stitching days, 3-4 projects)         This worked until the 11th of April then fell apart as work got busier.  May attempt again... not sure yet

3) make progress on my Lizzie Kate ABC Christmas         DONE

4) make progress on one of my Ink Circle WIP'S         DONE

For May my goals are:
1) Start Fortunate Traveller by Teresa Wentzler         DONE
2) Stitch an ornament
3) Start my review kit
4) put stitches in at least 2 WIP's

Viota's XStitch - Review Part 1

I am definitely not a kit person.  I usually hate the fabric, and especially the floss.  I have done enough of the big brand (D) ones to know I am not a fan of them.

So for something different, I have decided to review a kit from a different company.  This one comes from Europe.  After looking at the website, I decided to go with this one.  The kit took no time at all to come in.



My first impression of the kit was a good one. It was packaged professionally and I really liked that the plastic sleeve it was packaged in is re-sealable. I should also mention that the shipping was great as it would be hard to fold etc. I really love the way they present the colours of thread in the back.




I am very happy with the fabric that is included, as it has a great feel to it



The pattern itself it printed on good quality paper, and is actually on 11x17. It is a good size that should be large enough for the average stitcher.


The symbol/colour list also is easy to read.



Now for the floss
DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THAT IT IS ON BOBBINS!!! I think this is a great marketing tool! Since they also include a needle you really can start right away.



The bobbins are clearly marked. I have not used this brand of floss before (MDS) so will have to give more opinions on this as I dive in. They also provide a DMC equivalent in case you are only buying the pattern.

I will continue to update this review as I start and work on this pattern.