I'm working on the last mermaid;
she will join the others and then I will need to plan the quilt she will live in!
I searched for variegated threads and found two kinds;
one twice the price of the other (DMC)
the other cheaper (JPCoats)
but there is a sheen on the more expensive that is lacking on the latter.
It wouldn't matter in something like this embroidery quilt
but perhaps mixing the two on the same piece of cross stitch
wouldn't be the best decision.
And on the knitting front, I have turned the heel
and am about 3" into the leg of the second toe-up sock for Bill.
I am finally caught up all of the way-I thought I was doing better
until I thought of several things that needed attention so I have quieted all of the
voices of the 'to-do' sirens and will now savor the season!
Savor the Season - I really like that! Good advice for all.
ReplyDeleteThat variegated floss is so much fun. I have some but have not really put it to good use. Those "to-do" gremlins are keeping me up at night. Why does everyone wait until the last minute to say what they would like as a gift? Non-knitters don't get that it takes ages to make things. Jeesh.
ReplyDeleteEven your last mermaid is savoring the drink in her cup. Enjoy stitching, knitting, and looking at the Christmas lights.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice when those to-do sirens finally go off! I finished the last of my wrapping yesterday - all I have left is baking, which I'll do on Christmas eve day (just pies this year - not going crazy)
ReplyDeleteWhen I read your title and then saw the mermaid, I immediately thought she was savoring the season by drinking some tea! :-) We've been very relaxed here this December since we celebrated with our kids at Thanksgiving. I've just had a few odds and ends for friends since then. Two gifts to wrap and I'm done...and that doesn't need doing until a gift exchange in January.
ReplyDeleteI finished a sock and turned the heel in the second one last night. It's such a good feeling to finish a heel isn't it?
Blessings,
Betsy
I still have gifts to buy, but they are mostly gift cards, so it's just a case of get out there and get them. Oh, and stocking stuffers. Which take more effort than the gifts! LOL
ReplyDeleteI never cared much for the J. P. Coats floss. I think it drags through the fabric and doesn't seem to be as colorfast.
ReplyDeleteLittle mermaid is very sweet.