Cake anyone?

No, I haven't done any more stitching on this piece but I was able to take a few pictures this morning before I headed off to work. This one is hard to get a good likeness with the colour, so I've had to make a few adjustments on the computer. At least these are a bit better than the last scanned image. Woohoo! How bright was that pic? Almost needed sunglasses to look at it. :)

Un ange passe....

While I'm here, I guess you've seen LHN's latest releases? I just adore State Fair and will definitely have to get that one day. Anyone else feeling the same? I'm also loving Traveling Stitcher - so cute.

A progress pic

Un ange passe.... started 22 Feb 09

I could tell you were keen to see a start on this cute little freebie, so I thought I'd better get into it today. Just the way I like them, it will be quick to stitch. Although I'm doing it over 1 it's still fairly easy to do.

The picture above is done on my scanner because the light wasn't the best for taking photos, sorry.

All the colours you see so far have replaced the recommended ones in the chart. The brown is the same one I used in Chocolat (DMC 3860), then there's Crescent Colours Secondhand Rose (pink), Poblano Pepper (green), and Toasted Marshmallow (white), then finally Gentle Art limited edition Pale Aubergine (purple). I'm always nervous when changing colours, but so far I'm happy with how it's turning out.

Un ange passe....

OK, now that I've left you in suspense about my next start, I will finally show you what it is. It's from the French designer C Mon Monde and it's one of their free charts called Un ange passe.... I received the chart in with my order last year from The Thread Basket. It was only recently that I got it out and thought how nice it was. Then the next day I saw on Nancy's blog that she'd just completed it. I loved the look of it and the fact that she'd done it on a green fabric. So my mind went into overdrive about how I could stitch this up.

I've decided to use a Silkweaver fabric called Spring Garden which is a 28ct. I'll probably do it over 1 thread to give it a delicate look, and I've changed a few of the threads to include some Crescent Colours and a Gentle Art, but basically sticking to the same colour theme.

C Mon Monde - Un ange passe.... kitted

I'll also show you the last bits from my order through The Silver Needle. There's a brass measuring stick, 2008 Ornaments magazine from Just Cross Stitch, a pointed linen ornament pillow, a container of black pins, 32ct Flax linen, a crystal nail file, a couple of buttons, a pair of Putford scissors, and a few DMC threads.

This time of year I usually go a bit wild with my stash ordering. I've still got my birthday order to put in with Needlecraft Corner (you get a discount with them during your birthday month). The Rocking Horse just had a 20% off sale that I placed an order with, so I should receive that in a week or so. Then whatever I don't get this time, I'll wait for Stitching Bits and Bobs to have their next sale.

Can I just say before I go, thank you to those who wished me a happy birthday. It's so kind of you and much appreciated. :)

Hopefully my next post will have a new start to show you. Til then... happy stitching!