Monday 26 August 2013

Computer Mishaps!

My lack of posting can be blamed on my horrible luck with computers as of late. The past month I have had the joy of buying 3 new computers (2 of which I was able to return for full refund)...I have to tell you though the novelty of a new computer doesn't last too long when you're constantly having to adjust all of the settings to your preference!

During the computer problem crisis though I have managed to finish off a few projects! As some of you may remember I was working on Mermaids of the Deep Blue for a while and ended up stalling on the progress once it came down to beading time, which is odd since I LOVE beading and sparkles. I was able to finish it last week and I am in love with it!


I added a few extra treasures and crystals from my stash. I also changed a few of the bead colors (they needed some "pearls" in their hair!) This is the first Mira I have done for me :)


My mom did the stitching on Nora Corbett's letter P, I came to the rescue and did the back stitching and beading. I made a few alterations on this one too, nothing drastic...just more beads.


This one is Nora Corbett's Letter M without the M and wings and done in a Christmas conversion. I am contemplating stitching something around her since I am going to frame her with fabric. She will sit for a while as I make that decision.


And this Donkey ornament...is something I would have never stitched for myself lol. This is for a friend of mine who is expecting her first baby and who loves animals (wants a donkey right now) and requested an animal birth sampler from me once she has the baby. We go back a LONG time, pretty much grew up together and it is funny how distance makes the friendship grow stronger and you find out who your true friends really are.

6 comments:

  1. Wow, you have a lot of great finishes... the mermaids are stunning...and I love the little donkey one!

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  2. Thank you Wilma :) The mermaids are my all time favorite finish and the donkey was fun to stitch...it was nice to get onto the sewing machine again!

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  3. Beautiful finishes! I'm always in awe of those who complete mira deigns! I have yet to attempt one but they do look very challenging to say the least.

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  4. Oh my goodness, how gorgeous are this finishes :)
    I love the Mira designs and I am totally in awe of stitchers who do them... I have a couple in my stash but haven't quite got the nerve up to start stitching.... Maybe it's time I did one :)
    I love the mermaid, but I think that the P is just so sweet. Well done on your Christmas conversion - looks lovely :)
    And how could I not love the donkey - so cute :)

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  5. Hello!
    I just stumbled across your nice blog ;-) Could you please tell me where to find the donkey design? It's adorable!
    Thanks!

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    1. Hi Donna! Thanks :)

      I don't have the magazine on me right now but I will take a look for it and see if I have it still. It is from about 3-4 years ago if I recall correctly in a Christmas magazine.

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