Coming along ~

So I am working on my project

using the Valdani #8 pearl cotton in variegated colors…

Yes, I am loving it

(shame on me for waiting so long)

the colors are inspiring and unusual for me ~

I'm very used to working with DMC threads (6 strands) in solid colors and using my techniques of choosing colors to enhance the old look we love …

but with these,

the 'work' is done!

punching along nicely ~

I love the little design I'm working on,

a momma-cat & her 5 little kittlings ~

...all snug on a rug :)

those little catkins are too cute!
…this is the back or working surface of the design on my frame.

and here is the front ~

wow ~ look at those colors!

each one has different markings

 Since I'm using pearl cotton,

I'm not so used to the twist in the ply, 

...so for some reason

I keep snagging my needle tip into the previous plops underneath and make a snag…

these are easily snipped off, BUT I want to train my hand to NOT make them in the first place ~

snags along the front of the design...

This will be finished

 and available at the From our Hands & Hearts show on November 15th

(this won't be a pattern)

love the colors, hate the snags!

here is the beginning of the background being filled-in ~

loving the blue :)

loving the process and progress ~

happy!

Shop will be open today

and tomorrow 10:00 - 3:00

come on in for a visit if you're in the neighborhood :)

* Blessed be *

 Lori