Update on BoINK

It's such a long time since my last update, lol - last October I believe. I have been making slow progress on this, mostly taking it to Ruairi's chess tournaments, that involve several hours sitting around with nothing to do and nowhere to go! I think I have about one tournament left on this - though it may be more. I've done all the major squares, apart from one corner blue one - I'm not too keen on how it's turning out, and am not sure about re-thinking the colours. Then there is just some outlining/filling in to do.

However, I'm a complete coward on using 'different' colours, so will probably end up finishing it off as it is, then deciding. Apart from that one square, it's been lovely to stitch - I love stitching celtic patterns. I hope to stitch some of Tracy's celtic christmas/hallowe'en ornament designs at chess tournaments next year!

Margaret Sherry's cat - finished!

Here's a picture of the finished article! It's amazing what a difference the backstitch makes! I had my last exam this term yesterday, so can at last catch up with things. Hopefully Intermediate stage is now over, and I have to think about doing Technician next year.

Margaret Sherry's cat!

I just love these designs, so I was so pleased when Toni asked me if I'd like to fill in a square on her RR - in fact I've been stitching this when I should be revising! Anyway, I thought that I'd post a picture of it before I do the backstitch, as these designs are amazing - they just come to life after the backstitch is in place! Watch this space for the finished thing 'soon'.

Two ornaments finished!

Here are two ornaments that I've finished recently - the first is Carol Singers by Mouseloft - I will probably finish this one as a card, and the other a Mill Hill magnet kit - it was such fun to do!

I have my last exam next Wednesday, and maybe will get a little more time to stitch after that, or at least, I will until the children finish school!

Gorgeous needlebook received from Patty!

Thank you Patty for the lovely needlebook! Inside are some beading needles, and the most gorgeous pair of scissors. Apparently this is Patty's first needlebook, but I can hardly believe it, as it is so beautifully finished.