I barely stitched at all this week, so the fact that I managed two finishes is purely a fluke. Seriously.
First up is Butterfly Fantasy. This was stitched from a Dimensions kit. I worked on it this week when I wasn’t feeling so hot because the plastic canvas made it easier to stitch without having to focus as much. I even cut it apart and glued it together and instructed.
Then I finished my current commuter project, as well. I’m working on ornaments for my travel projects now so that I can try to catch up on my monthly ornament commitments that I’ve missed. This one is called Angel Heart Ornament by Charland Designs as published in the 2002 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue.
As you can see, I was lazy about carrying threads, so the darker threads are showing through the fabric. Ask me if I care at this moment. 😆
In the meantime, I really need to start a new model. I also started the Pretty Posies sampler from The Sweetheart Tree as a wedding gift for friends who are getting married in October. And I’ve kitted up the Alyssum Scissors Pocket by The Cat’s Whiskers Design Studio and bought the Gingher Alyssa scissors on eBay to go with it.
On a completely unrelated note, I completed my financial aid applications for The Art Institute Online this week, having submitted my application to the school late last week. I still haven’t heard whether my employer is going to offer any assistance or not, but I’m planning on moving forward no matter what and starting my first class in August. Next on my list is to purchase the necessary software and acquaint myself with it before the beginning of class.
We worked in the garden yesterday, as well, getting 3 beds ready for planting and most of the existing seedlings transplanted. Seedlings… HAH! Several of the tomato plants are already blooming. They passed the seedling stage a while ago. I just hope that they survive the transplantation. We have one bed left to clear out and prepare, then I can transplant the last of the tomato plants. I still need to sow some seeds in one half of one of the beds, too. I didn’t have nearly as much room once I transplanted everything as I thought I would. We may have to establish two additional beds for next year!
After getting all cleaned up from our grubby time in the garden, Terry decided to take me out to P.F. Chang’s for dinner. We first ate at one of these Chinese chain restaurants in Salt Lake City in March and the food was really excellent. The nearest one is 40 minutes away, so we’ve been putting off a trip to eat there until now. I told Terry the other day that I wanted to capitalize on not having children and start being more spontaneous about going out and going away, etc., so this was his idea. 🙂 Our first date in quite some time!
Is it strange that I’m in my thirties, but I still feel like a teenager? Especially when we go out together. Terry makes me feel young and giddy. Wearing a short-ish skirt didn’t hurt, either. 😉 Tee-hee!
Both your finishes are beautiful Jenna! The butterfly is really unusual but very effective – congratulations!
Wow….those are some pretty finishes!
I feel like a teenager too…just babysitting four kids and with knee and hip pain…LOL!
Great finishes, Jenna! I like your PIF gift, too.
Best of luck with your schooling. I’m sure you’ll do great!!
It must’ve been the weekend for short skirts – I also bought one and wore it for the first time this weekend. Here’s to spontaneous husbands! 😀
Your finishes are lovely. Good for you, managing to come up with some finishes despite not feeling well.
So did you get a scholarship for the Art Institute? I’ve been so curious, but I keep forgetting to ask.
Ooh, I love that butterfly! 🙂
I am also glad to hear that you will strive your dreams with designing, I hope you get something for the expenses from somewhere – preferably loads of it!
And… I don’t think it’s bad to feel young even you should be responsible adult. I am shocked by the fact that I am soon 28… I feel like 18-or-so. 😯
I’d say it’s a sign of having a lifestyle, and life, you enjoy. You know, it’s “just” being happy that makes you feel young – and happiness is always good! 🙂
Your finishes are both beautiful!
Most of the time I feel like a teenager but occasionally one of my three kids does something that just makes me feel old 🙂
Loving that Butterfly! 🙂
Your butterfly finish is gorgeous. You planting your tomotos reminded me of something that our kids did. We thought that we would plant some cherry tomatoes just in some pots, thinking that it would be nice for the kids to see some things grow. As soon as the tomatoes started changing color they would disappear off the bush. Our munchkins were eating them before they ripened properly.
How pretty! I’ve seen that sort of Dimensions kit before but never saw one finished – I like the final effect. 🙂
Te angel heart ornament is very cute to. 🙂
I love going on dates with Eric – so I know exactly what you mean. We’ve talked about going to P.F. Chang’s, but haven’t made it there yet. Love your butterfly and your angel ornament. Sounds like you’ve got a lot of projects ready to go – including school! I am so excited for you!
Beautiful finishes! And it’s great that you are going forward, no matter what, to follow your dreams. (Along with an online stitch shop- you’re an unstoppable tiger!)
And thank you for the comments you left on my blog. Being as pic oriented as I am it’s getting frustrating.