tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29668272655165052622024-03-06T05:32:07.303+00:00Relentless StitchingAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-23174280937854818742016-06-27T14:39:00.003+01:002016-06-27T14:39:47.645+01:00A confessionI've been putting off writing this post for a while. I haven't been able to stitch on The Astronomer for ages now. Nearly 3 months. I cant bring myself to pick it up.
I have recently been diagnosed with OCD. I am trying different medications but will not be trying CBT therapy as it is not something that has worked well for me in the past.
Stitching became such a mammoth task due to rituals and Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-21970900653612099992016-04-19T10:27:00.002+01:002016-04-19T10:27:36.952+01:00Quick progress pic :)
Just a quick progress pic. Im really enjoying this.
*Thank you for all your kind words about Smokey. He is still very much missed.*
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-51831346324275379172016-03-17T19:48:00.000+00:002016-03-17T20:07:08.524+00:00Progress on The Astronomer and Some Sad news
I have progress!! I have only managed to stitch for one night recently,as life has got pretty busy.
But i feel i have accomplished a good amount. Some of the Milkyway? has been filled in. I managed a ton of black and can now make out another glass discy thing. (Technical right?) The small unfilled black area is the Crow!!
Im not sure if im going to get a chance to work on this again Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-72479986410694502172016-02-26T18:55:00.001+00:002016-02-26T18:55:54.666+00:00Pathetic, Pitiful but progress....
2 Months since my last update. I had hoped to get so much more done.
For Xmas i got a new floor stand with a rolling frame, i was so excited about this but haven't been able to get on with it. The frame is not keeping my tension tight enough so i have gone back to using my hoop. I think this is part of the reason i have stitched as much as i had hoped. That and i have restarted my driving Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-87039132769940502512015-12-19T21:01:00.001+00:002015-12-19T21:07:00.261+00:00The Astronomer Page 1 Finish!!I finally have a page finish!! Admittedly a few days ago, but I posted on the HAED Facebook group, so I get points for that right?
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-15633723532175364572015-11-02T14:38:00.001+00:002015-11-02T14:38:37.837+00:00The Astronomer started!
I have finally started!!
Just under 400 stitches
Block of 1600 stitches.
Im actually quite liking the magic grid fabric. Its taking some getting used to as its in blocks of 20X20 and i have only worked in blocks of 10X10, but if i continue to confuse myself i might get a fabric pen and spilt the grid up, ill see how i go.
I have started adding colour to this section as after Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-91841682625069355422015-10-26T17:43:00.003+00:002015-10-26T17:43:50.495+00:00The astronomer Thread pack
All sorted and ready to stitch.... when i get a night off....
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-37354032324834362012015-10-26T17:39:00.001+00:002015-10-26T17:39:37.633+00:00Smaug FINISHED!!!
The stain is hardly noticeable (in the right light)
I have no idea what to do with this nowAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-90344961212165356882015-10-19T15:33:00.000+01:002015-10-19T15:33:34.373+01:00Stitching, Swearing and progress... Eventually!
Urghh i'm a bad blogger! The comp died so have only just got round to updating properly.
I have made progress on Tribal dragon.
Here it was when i last updated.
A bit of progress on the wing
Half the wing done
I was really panicking about the two edges not meeting up. I told myself that i was being silly and everything would work out.
I checked and Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-37666077231810888422015-09-28T19:23:00.000+01:002015-09-28T19:23:51.910+01:00Progress on Smaug
Just a quick progress PIC. I got new glasses today so should find stitching this easierAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-42895126413559054002015-09-08T20:53:00.003+01:002015-09-08T20:53:43.627+01:00My stitching buddieTonight I had a stitching buddie and personal hot water bottle to keep me company
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-15670262888576900602015-08-31T19:28:00.000+01:002015-08-31T19:32:38.394+01:00Pre Birthday update Well its been a while since i last updated. In my last post i was working on a Cross Stitch for Esmai, i never finished it. I lost interest and it was clear i wasn't going to be able to finish in time for her birthday so decided to stop pushing myself as i wasn't enjoying it.
I instead started doing some more crochet, something about the end of summer makes me yearn for yarn. I have been able toAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-87164344172292814292015-07-02T12:39:00.000+01:002015-07-02T12:39:24.256+01:00On to the next challenge...Trying to finish Esmai's cross stitch in time for her birthday in 5 days.... i don't stand a chance ;(
No pic yet, hopefully by tomorrow as i have only done about 400 stitches so farAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-82297104484545973222015-06-10T12:04:00.001+01:002015-06-10T12:04:48.269+01:00Connors birthday finish!
Connor became 7 yesterday. His growing up too fast, i dont like it!
Only 2 pics im afraid, he had a great day but all of the pics we took came out blurry (last time i let my partner be the photographer)
He loved his Avengers cross stitch. its not perfect as i didnt give myself enough time to stitch. Theres a few bits that i frogged and Connor informed me i forgot to put America Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-75831441587136581232015-06-03T13:50:00.001+01:002015-06-03T13:50:54.742+01:00Im back with a new start! I have finally found my stitchy bug! A new start and evenings to myself has helped. Connor is marvel mad! As it's his 7th birthday in 6 days I thought this would be a nice present for him as we are hoping to decorate his bedroom in the next few months, yes decorating is still on going but that's a whole other post.
Ironman (yummy!) Is the first of the Avengers. I'm hoping to start black widow Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com0Ashford, United Kingdom51.1315329 0.8512924tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-55077586630905640072015-06-02T13:54:00.000+01:002015-06-03T13:55:24.356+01:00Stitchey corner
My new stitchey corner,complete with chocolate,diet coke and comfy pillows.
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Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com1Ashford, United Kingdom51.1314808 0.8512558tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-20301357570496430122015-02-04T18:43:00.001+00:002015-02-04T18:43:27.833+00:00Missing In Action My stitchy bug has gone AWOL if you find it could you please return itAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-1364513101073944802014-12-26T20:37:00.000+00:002014-12-26T20:37:17.120+00:00Happy Xmas! Yule Fairy
Happy Xmas!!
After almost 2 years of stitching i finished Yule Fairy but put her away as she is my Mums Xmas present. I found some lovely fabric in my local fabric shop and that very night i sat down to finish sewing the stocking.
It has turned out a lot better then i thought! The toes and heel are still a little boxy- as i have found on the other stockings i made- but nowhere near as Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-91816055483648212012014-12-10T17:34:00.003+00:002014-12-10T17:35:22.307+00:00Quick pic
Just a quick pic. Rawr is almost done- just one more colour left :D
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-19887042191705592052014-11-24T18:16:00.001+00:002014-11-24T18:16:45.561+00:00Cheeky little New start....
Just a quick pic of my new start "Rawr!"
Please excuse the creases and gridlines, up next the cutest dinosaur ever except for Ducky from The Land before Time
I will post a update of "Smaug" soon as I have done a fair amount before I started "Rawr"Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-42069890950328633732014-11-16T19:25:00.001+00:002014-11-16T19:25:41.131+00:00Will update soon....I have a new project i have started which is going well. i will post photos soon but am crazy busy trying to keep up with Home Education- Esmai has now started joining in- and trying to get the house sorted so i haven't had alot of time to stitch...boo!!!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-29957588966437029322014-10-13T16:08:00.001+01:002014-10-13T16:08:57.435+01:00A rare chance to stitch during the day with my little helper
Esmai snuggled up for almost 30 mins ( a life time for a toddler!) and helped me stitch. She held my chart, helped me count, well upto 3 anyway, and made sure i didn't get distracted by eating my chocolate for me!
I love it when my children take a interest in my hobbies. I remember sitting with my Nan as she stitched. She taught me, maybe one day Esmai will want to learn :)
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-18893412682538508162014-10-06T18:35:00.000+01:002014-10-06T18:35:45.740+01:00Wing finished!
I had to frog part of it, i cant work out where i went wrong, but it looks close enough. Im very happy with him. Now onto wing 2! Im not looking forward to pulling out the gridding,which took me nearly 3 days to grid up! I have no where to put this when i have finished, would it be totally insane of me to decorate a entire room around this one piece of stitching? It would infact be the very Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-20647771708215173172014-10-01T15:08:00.003+01:002014-10-01T15:08:58.150+01:00Progress pic- Smaug
Just a quick progress pic, again sorry for poor quality was taken with my iphone :)Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966827265516505262.post-12637086592601846382014-09-28T20:26:00.001+01:002014-09-28T20:26:38.651+01:00Smaug Update
Just a quick post to show my progress. Apologises for the terrible photo i had to use a old phone as one of my little darlings has snapped my SD card i use for my camera.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646158516666422258noreply@blogger.com0