Well, that was fun! Mandala Fox (available in this Etsy shop, along with lots of other mandala critters) is stitched with DMC on a pale, rosy pink mystery linen. I highly recommend choosing your favorite critter friend and stitching one of these, if you need something a little different. Just a really fun stitch.
Hope to get Spring is Coming Mini Quaker started tomorrow. And I've actually been able to think a little bit about what I'd like to work on this summer. Last summer I had a Summer of Halloween and thoroughly enjoyed stitching Halloween all summer (check out the Halloween label to see last summer's finishes). I usually have projects planned a couple seasons in advance, but this year has been... not the year that was going to happen. Y'all know what I mean. Things went sideways in early March and they're still a bit wonky. So I didn't have a summer project list.
Last night I was perusing the little notebook I keep all my stitchy lists and thoughts in, and was looking at my WIPs list, and thought, "Hm. I should knock out some of these WIPs." Early in my stitching life, I was a very staunch one-project-at-a-time stitcher. Over the years, I've loosened up on that--and I still don't have nearly as many WIPs as a lot of other stitchers I observe--but it's more than I'd like and I've started feeling a bit guilty about starting a new project without finishing a WIP first. Easy fix: Summer of the WIP! As soon as I thought of it, I was excited... a sure sign I'd hit upon just the right thing.
So as soon as I finish Spring Quaker, I plan to pick up a long-neglected WIP and finish it. I've chosen three projects; we'll see how far I get.
Hope your Memorial Day weekend is quiet and safe and full of relaxing stitching.
Mandala fox is beautiful. Creative pattern by the designer.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, so bright and looks so real.
ReplyDeleteI rotate my stitching every night with a mix of 6 and a WIP for an hour in the afternoon .
But to stay with one item would not suit me .
That Fox is so pretty & colorful.
ReplyDeleteI also don't like a lot of WIPS.
I started the year trying to finish some.
Have a great Holiday weekend!
Marilyn
Oh Honeybee, your fox finish is a beauty. Well done and thank you again for providing the link. Your summer of the WIP sounds good. I look forward to seeing what projects you are pulling to work on. I will be standing here cheering you on. Wishing you a relaxing and peaceful weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour fox is beautiful! I looked at the Etsy shop and they have some lovely designs.
ReplyDeleteA summer of WIPs is a great idea. I've been slowly working my way through my oldest ones. I am about two days away from finishing one from the last century!
Yes! Congratulations! You've inspired me!
DeleteI bookmarked that Etsy shop for a future purchase or gift request. Your Mandala Fox is gorgeous. I love the idea of finishing some WIPs. That is a great goal.
ReplyDeleteOh! He looks amazing you must be delighted.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours, what a good lookyng chap.
hugs,
K
Your Mandala Fox is beautiful! The colors are gorgeous, and it's a very creative design. I checked out the designers shop and am very tempted to try one myself. I think it's a great idea to work on WIPs this summer. I look forward to seeing your projects! I hope you had a happy relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
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Isn't he the most handsome fox--just perfect for you :)
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