This is the top of the decorative border for one block of the Chatelaine Rose Quilt. There are 16 blocks, and we get one or two blocks a month. So far I have the first two to stitch. I'm still gathering my materials, which are going to be pretty pricey. I'll add the beads at the end since I don't want them to get in the way of my Qsnaps. This piece is huge--I have lots of fabric to manage as I stitch.
I've taken a short break from My Stitching Treasures. I started an over-one peacock in the wrong place, and now I have to rip it out. Ugh. All I have left is the top block and the satin-stitched border.
I need to get working on my Just Nan RR and another exchange piece. So much to do!
Diet: I've been doing well on my diet. I think I've lost 8 pounds so far, which is water weight. Being this heavy, it's easy for me to lose 10 pounds in the first week. The following weeks will be harder.
Reading: When I start reading, I go nuts. I finished Mercedes Lackey's Sanctuary and loved it. Then I devoured L.E. Modesitt's Wellspring of Chaos, and I'm now reading Ordermaster. I may have to see if they have any more out in paperback.
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Tempting as the Rose Quilt is, I'll be staying with my Alhambra Garden for now. One Chatelaine at a time is all I can handle.
And watch out for that bunny. You never know when it'll turn vicious on you. Better lay in a stock of holy hand grenades, just to be safe.
So pretty! Are those all NPI silks? It looks really lovely :)
Congrats on the weight, every little bit counts! Drop me an email if you need some support/advice/a shoulder to bitch on. :)
Beautiful progress and congrats on the weight loss! I can't believe it was a bunny that caused all those problems for you!
I've just come across your blog and like your stitching. Your Chatelaine Rose Quilt is beautiful.
lovely start Michelle , now i know three girls stitching it.. i look forward to watching your progress, especially with that neat sttiching of yours!
Your Rose Quilt is off to a beautiful start - love those colors!
Congratulations on your diet! I just bought a cross trainer today - a store had a sale that finally brought one down to my price range. Yay!
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