January's contribution

So here is my January beading piece. I feel a little embarrased, there are just so many amazing pieces that have been added on peoples sites. The photo does not really do justice to the colours in the background fabric, it is much prettier in the 'flesh' My problem was, that I wanted to sew on lots of nice beads, but I didn't want to cover the fabric too much. I am not too unhappy with it as a first instalment. The design includes family, new beginnings and changes for the new year.

IHSW and BJP

OK so I have now signed up for the International Hermit and StitchWeekend. I have been back at work a week now and realise work is going to be even more hectic than I first thought for the next few months, so this might be my last chance for a while to get a good amount of stitching done. I am going to make the most of it. Stitching -check, wine - check, alone time- check. I am ready.

I have completed my January Bead journal project.

It features fireworks which to me signifies new-year, new beginnings, celebrating the start of something and hope for a good year. There are 7 little 'figures' on the left they signify my family, husband, sons and their girlfriends, the beads on the right signifies a crazy amount of 'stuff' turning into a clearn simple line of beads, this is to show that, this year I will be in control rather than flying along out of control. This will involve saying no.... I am practicing, and have warned my boss. I don't think he believes me... It is not as artistic as some of the entries I have browsed through, but it is OK for me, as a start. I started out with a piece of hand dyed silk velvet, which I cut into 12 equal pieces, the gold swirl beading will run through them all. I will then mount each individual piece and display as a whole with the 12 pieces together. Sounds like it might work.... we will see.

Joining groups

I was planning to have more entries in my blog by now, but life has a way of getting in the way.

I have been accepted into the Beading Journal Project, I am very excited about that. I have played around with beads in the past, nothing too complicated though, so this should really stretch me, and I can’t wait.

I have recently had to dismantle my stitching room due to a long term visiting relative. This is a dangerous and scary endeavour, as I now have a better idea of how big my stash and list of UFOs and WIPs are...... So does everyone else in the house by the way, as all my boxes are stacked up in the study, at least until I can clear a permanent area for them. I might use the pantry, who needs food anyway?   I found some projects I had totally forgotten about and that I am keen to finish. So.... for this reason I have also joined WIPocalypse 2012. I am hoping to finish some projects and promote other projects from UFOs to WIPs. Lastly, with all this stitching planned I have started an ORTs jar, I had never even thought to collect all the pretty little bits, until I found some pictures of ORTs jars, glasses, plates, bags etc. and wondered what it was all about. I have of cause requested to join the TUSAL group. What better way to measure the amount of creativity that has been happening?

 I am going to be very busy stitching taking photos and blogging this year.

P.S. I have not been left with nowhere to stitch, I have a stitching area now, it just does not have a door, which does make it harder to resist. What a shame LOL

I think I hear the long and short term visitors stir, better go see if anyone is ready for breakfast.