Tuesday, May 26, 2020

I think I've angered the thread fairies!

Hello dear stitching friends, I hope you are all safe and well at home and are able to keep stitching. 

As you know from previous posts, I have been joining in with the Peppermint Purple blackwork SAL. I chose a variegated thread that I had in my stash and I guess the thread fairies weren't too happy with me as I have run out of thread.....again! This is the second project that I have been unable to finish during this pandemic because of the lack of threads. This was last week's block....


....and the thread that is in the needle is all that I have left! There is no way that that little bit will be enough to finish off tomorrow's block. Here's the whole thing so far (looking as if it's stitched on cream aida rather than the lovely pale blue aida that I chose!)


Arghhhh! This is so frustrating.  So, I'm trying to be an optimist since, in the grand scheme of things, this is really nothing at all, so I'm looking at it as an opportunity to have a new start guilt free. Every cloud has a silver lining and all that 😂😂😂

The Winter's Lace deign was taken out of the sewing basket again and some more stitches were added. Slowly (and I do mean slowly!) this piece is coming to life....


I'm always amazed at how quickly some stitchers can complete a project as I seem to take ages, but I keep telling myself that it's not a race and it's all about enjoyment....and I'm enjoying seeing these wolves slowly emerge on the fabric....



So now I have the fun task of deciding what will be the next project in the qsnaps.......ahhh, the joy of a new start!

Until next time, stay safe, stay well, and happy stitching!

Rhona

10 comments:

Astrids dragon said...

Ugh, so frustrating when you don't have enough. Can you order it or will you just wait until you can get to the store?
It's nice to see Winter's Lace again, looking good!

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

I love the blues in your piece. I am a few weeks behind at the moment but moving and uni caught up with me for a while. That's a good way to look at it... an excuse for a new start.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

That is frustrating! Hopefully it won't take too long to get another skein.
Nice to see the wolves out again too.

Cathy said...

I'm sorry you ran out of thread, but hopefully you can get a couple of skeins soon. It is an excuse for a new start though! Your wolves piece is growing, too.

Faith... said...

That is frustrating! I hope you are able to get more soon. Can't wait to see what the new project will be.

Bethan said...

Ah that's so frustrating! Are you able to order more as you know what it is you need? The wolves are looking amazing - I'm not sure I would have the patience with the muted colour palette! x

Rachel said...

Sorry you've run out of thread, but seeing the wolves out again was a bonus. It's looking fantastic. Looking forward to seeing your new start. :)

Alison said...

Nice project you are working on!

FlashinScissors said...

Hope you are able to get more thread soon, but it is a good reason for a new project, ha ha!
Nice to see the wolves again, a beautiful project!
Keep safe!
Hugs,
Barbara xx

Christine H Hancock said...

What a shame, but still beautiful design, I love it.