Wednesday 2 May 2007

Some progress

First of all an update on my weekly SAL (LHN's coffee menu) with Jamie. You can see last weeks progress here and here's this weeksand whilst im posting updates here is the lastest picture of Cirque des Cercles.
I've read quite of few blogs recently with stitchers thinking about starting/purchasing this and i would say....GO FOR IT!!! Although it's a huge piece, it is really nice to stitch and the chart (all 6 pages of it) is easy to follow. I love it and i love stitching with silks! Poor Dollhouse has been relegated to my stitching box for the time being.

I have also started Lizzie Kate's "Joined in Love" all over again for a different couple. I won't bother posting a WIP picture at the moment. I work on this during the day at work as it's a quick and easy piece to do.

Right, now to answer an SBQ. I have been signed up to these since January and have never answered one. Im going to now though!

Today's SBQ was suggested Kathryn and is: How many WIPs do you have? How many UFOs do you have? When does a WIP become a UFO?
Currently i have 5 WIPS. They are: Dollhouse (Brightneedle), Cerque des Cercles (Ink Circles), Joined in Love (Lizzie Kate), Coffee Menu (LHN), PIF Gift

I have 1 UFO. This was a DMC Kit called "summer fun" that i originally bought to stitch for a friend who is having a baby. However, it is a huge piece and i changed my mind after stitching some of it and decided just to do something simple instead. It is packed away in my stitching box indefinitely.

Generally my WIPS dont become UFOs but if they do it's either because i don't like the piece anymore or i'm not enjoying stitching it.

The previous SBQ was suggested Danielle and is: Are you on "The Wagon?" If so, how long have you been on and how"serious" are you about it? If not, have you considered it?

No i'm not on the Wagon and am not considering it LOL. I don't go crazy with stash, if i see something i really like i put it on my wish list. Sometimes i see a piece that i just have to have right away (like Cerque des Cercles) and i just get it. This doesn't happen too often though as im quite fussy!!

18 comments:

Carla said...

Cirque des Cercles is beautiful!!! Love the color you're using :)
and nice progress on Coffee Menu

Angi said...

Cheryl it's looking GORGEOUS! I'm so glad you're loving it!

Jamie said...

Lovely progress on Coffee Menu. Ok that's it... I'm ordering CdC. I just love it. What fabric??!! I think something simple.

Barbara J said...

The coffee menu is coming along nicely and the CdC is just awesome!!

Paula said...

Hiya, your sal and WIP are looking great, well done with them.
Happy stitching.....

Sue said...

Coffee Menu is coming along quickly. Cirque des Cercles is just stunning ;)

Jamie said...

I should only have 4 WIPs, Coffee Menu, The Night, CDC, and (yet to be determined). I probably won't start Fern or Ivy until I'm done Coffee Menu.

Anonymous said...

They're both coming along nicely. CdC is so amazing!

Anonymous said...

Great start! Love the color :)

Annemarie said...

Thanks for visiting my blog, Cheryl. I loved spending some time over at your place. Your Cirque des Circles is very impressive. And only one UFO? Amazing...

sugardoll said...

Love those earth tone colors! Your wips are coming along great. =)

Dawn T. said...

They both looks wonderful!!

Kate said...

CDC is looking fantastic. I love the floss you're using.

Hazel said...

Great progress on both yr wips. xx

stitcherw said...

Nice progress on Coffee, and Circles is looking lovely. The color you chose for that is looking so pretty.
Sue

Karin said...

I love the colours you are using for Cirque des Cercles. It's coming along well.

Lana said...

Beautiful Progress On Coffee Menu and Cirque des Cercles. (I actually had to copy and paste that because for the life of me cannot spell it! lol!) i suppose if I ever buy it and stitch it myself i may then learn how to spell it, but for now, I will stick to Bouquet for Cheryl, because I can spell that! LOL
~Lana~

Dawn B. said...

Love both WIP. From colors to desighns they are great.

Happy stitching !!!!