Tree Frog has some progress, still working on first color green:
And just for the record, I have abandoned using the railroad method to keep threads laying nicely. I decided to go for speed over perfection, although given the nature of the piece it wasn't a tough decision. Although now when I have a twisted stitch, I can't just ignore it, I have to try and get the threads to lay a little nicer by fiddling with it using my needle as a sort of laying tool. By the way, I am liking the stretcher bars very much. They are so light. And there is no adjusting the tension or having to move the q-snap to a different spot. Q-snaps are still my go to frame for travel projects though. I have taken this one out of the house, but it is a bit awkward, and it just barely fits in the backpack I use to carry it.
Introducing the new small project... I've had this little kit in my stash for quite awhile. It is called Sunny Thought by Dimensions. Interestingly, it is on a small plastic mesh instead of fabric.
I've finished the first color so far.
As you can see, I didn't grid it as usual, since it is so small, but I did have to use a spare bit of thread to do a quick line on two sides to mark the gridline points to help with stitching the separate areas. Should be cute when it is finished.
Now for the LCE (life changing event)... I am active duty in the Air Force, and after 22 years it is time to retire from the AF. Friday was my last duty day...yay! Tomorrow is the start of my terminal leave (aka using up all my accrued vacation days). After the terminal leave is done, I am officially a military retiree. Then I really having to figure out what to do with myself next. I have to look for a job, since even though military pension is nice, it just isn't enough to pay the bills and keep a family household going. So, the job search begins. And I am going to have to learn to dress myself to go to work, no more just throwing on the uniform everyday. I am very happy and scared at the same time. One good thing is, until I get hired somewhere, I have more time to stitch and stamp. Stamping may have to be a priority while I am prepping for the Stampin' Up convention in July. After that though, I can get back to stitching until my fingers go numb. 8)
'til next time... happy stitching (and stamping)!
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