A big case of startitis!

Well, I've been going on about starting the LK Double Flip series as well as the Red Thread Snapper series. I couldn't decide which piece to start so I went ahead and started both of them. I'm usually the kind of stitcher that generally concentrates on one project (unless it is large) at a time with a few in the background for travel, nights when I have sore eyes etc. Seeing as both of these are rather large projects, I think I will have to go on a rotation to keep them both moving along. Here's my progress thus far --



The Red Thread Snapper by Bent Creek

First up is the Red Thread Snapper. Looking at the individual patterns, I really wasn't taken with this pattern. However, once I saw the complete series done up, I was blown away. I really liked the saying and I think that and the border adds a lot to it. You can see what it will look like when almost complete here. I've been working this piece "in hand" even though that is not my preferred method of stitching. I just don't have any free Q's that will fit this at the moment.




Lizzie Kate Double Flip Series

Next up, the LK Double Flip piece. It is on one of those ratchet frames. I really don't like these because my hand is cramping while holding on to it. I like the fact that the fabric will roll so that it is not getting dirty etc., but boy is this killing me to work on . I'm doing this as a SAL with my DSIL. We both are rather slow stitchers so we figured doing it together would be fun. I'm not sure if this green border is showing up as well as I would like. I know that in the end, I want the border to be subtle. I'll continue on with it for a bit and see how I like it once I get a word or two done. Any opinions/suggestions from others out there that have done this piece?



Irish Table topper by Dutch Treat

Last up is one of my lonely WIPS - the Irish Tabletopper by Dutch Treat. I've been taking this one to soccer practice to work on when the boys aren't scrimmaging. Since the snow has decided to let up and let us have a season, I expect this one will start having progress made on it. I've already found an error, but have decided against frogging it. At this point, I know that my medallion doesn't quite seem to be in the middle, however, I cannot find where I am off. That would be a necessity if I wish to frog, which I don't really want as it seems like I've done a lot of that lately!

Zac's OM state meet is this Saturday. Yay! The kids have decided to totally redo the set as well as add one more scene and redo two of the costumes. I think the additions/redo's will definitely get them a much better score in this meet, but I do not expect them to make it to World. At least I hope not! (is that bad for a mom to not want a team to go on?) Both boys have a soccer tournament the weekend the world meet occurs. Because the OM team is a play, Zac could not really back out if they advanced. I know he would be disappointed to miss his soccer tournament as well. Soccer season opens this weekend and I'm excited to watch the boys play again. Zac will miss his game due to OM, but Josh will be playing. I sure hate to miss Josh's game but my DH will fill me in. Next weekend, Josh and dad get to go on a fishing retreat. My son is totally hyped and raring to go. I hope the weather is nice for them.

Cheers,