Daffy's Stitchy Friends

Monday, September 10, 2012

Just Stitchy

Life has been busy for me...good busy not bad busy! I have been keeping up with reading your blogs and with my stitching I just haven't been blogging. I concentrated on The Finery of Nature and it looks fantastic. My camera need replacing, I think the focus is going out. I cannot get a clear snap but these pictures give you an idea.



Last week, I received Angela's Traveling Pattern from Mouse. I made a good start on it over the weekend. Watch this space: when I have finished a new stitcher will be chosen! 


The weather was so nice on Sunday I stitched on the back patio for a few hours. Pure bliss. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to stitch outside every day? I'm hoping for some nice autumn weather this year.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox

61 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

that stitching is really lovely!

Deb said...

I'm hoping for some wonderful stitching weather too - although it would help if my husband got the deck finished before the snow flies.

The Finery of Nature is just beautiful. The colors stand out so well on that black fabric. And great state on the traveling pattern.

D1-D2 said...

It looks good despite the bad camera. The colors just pop on that black background.

Barb said...

The Finery of Nature is just beautiful!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I really wish I dared to stitch outside, but I drop things so often and having to run down three (double) flights of stairs on a retrieval mission isn't fun.

Giovanna said...

Wow, your stitching is lovely! Yeah, I'd love to be able to stitch outside all the time...

Margaret said...

I just love that piece so much! It's so pretty! Bummer about the camera though. Nice traveling pattern so far too!

Anonymous said...

The finery of nature is really nice on the black fabric helping the colors stand out so well.

Your start to the traveling pattern looks great.

I also love being able to sit out on my back porch and stitch. I can't wait until the weather starts to cool down here.

Lisa V said...

The Finery of Nature is looking beautiful Sharon.
Hugs

Katy said...

Finery of Nature is stunning on the black! Well done!

Bea said...

The Finery of Nature is beautiful. There is something so rich about a pattern stitched on black.

Great start on the travelling piece.

Stitching outside would require a closed in porch - it rains probably 180 to 200 days a year on average. Enjoy all the rest of your lovely days.

gracie said...

Looking mighty pretty. I hope to be sitting outdoors real soon too. So relaxing to stitch and read outside.

Annie said...

Love that stitching on black. A bit different style than you usually go for. My eyes are being quick to remind me not to try it no matter how pretty it looks!

Unknown said...

Your Finery piece is looking fantastic! The colors really pop on that dark fabric. Glad you made so much progress on the traveling piece.

Karen said...

Your piece looks so good on that black! Still waiting on fall weather here but I know it is coming!

happy stitching....

Vicontessca said...

These are so beautiful! I love it!

Friendship Crossing said...

I think those colors are really 'popping' off that black fabric! Looks great!

Tanya

Karyn said...

Oh Daff, you Finery of Nature is just gorgeous, I adore the floss against the fabric...and your pics look brilliant :) I especially love that dragaonfly!
Was it hard to stitch on black?
I love stitching outside, there's nothing like it
Enjoy
Hugs
Ma
PS...I have real bad with my ORT reports :/ but will be a good girl for September ;)

Catherine said...

Pretty stitches! Getting a taste here finally of some cooler weather and lower humidity!

Joy said...

Wow, I like the Finery piece. Is there beading in it?

The Black really makes it "pop"

Carol said...

Just love this piece more each time you post an update, Sharon!! Sure hope you get those nice autumn days you're hoping for--we're actually heading into the 40s tonight--yikes!!

robindefender said...

Ooh, stitching outside! I don't think I've ever tried that before. Maybe it'll be nice enough tomorrow to give it a try.

Your Nature piece is looking simply stunning.

Lesleyanne said...

Lovely stitching.

ricketyjo said...

It's looking fantastic, I really love this one and the colours on the black :)

Christine said...

FoN is amazing. I'm hoping for nice autumn weather too, summer was a complete wash out

Patty C. said...

Glad things have been "Just Stitchy" in your world !!! Sorry about the camera issues - I am going through a little of that myself -

Your Life's a Stitch is progressing nicely & I love the dark linen you are using for your other design !!!

Unknown said...

The Finery of Nature does look fantastic, the colours look so vibrant on the black fabric.

Nicola said...

Finery of Nature is gorgeous! The colours look really stunning on the black fabric.

cucki said...

lovely stitching x

Thearica said...

WOW! That is going to be an exceptional piece of art when you are finished! But I bet that black is heck on the eyes! I used to cross stitch but my eyes tire really quick now so I hire mine done. I have done a few pieces on black but they were my favorite ones even though they about put out my eyes!

Rhona said...

Finery is looking fantastic! The colours really pop against the black, although I don't envy you having to stitch on black - it drives me insane!!!
Great start on the traveling pattern too.
Hope you can get a few more nice days to stitch outside, enjoy it while you can!

Vickie said...

Oh you are right! It is fantastic. I just love pieces done on black.

Becky K in OK said...

RE: focus on camera. I have come to the conclusion it is my automatic focus that is the problem, not the camera! LOL.

dixiesamplar said...

Gorgeous stitching!

The Inspired Stitcher said...

Love how those colors just pop on that black! I can't wait to see more as you go along. Gotta love stitching outside!

Heather said...

Finery of Nature is looking fabulous!

Also, it is nice to see the travelling pattern at yet another new home. :D

Michelle said...

Oh thats stunning x

Minnie said...

I love your colors on the Finery of Nature and they really pop on the black fabric and you've made great progress on the traveling pattern.

Chris said...

Your Nature piece is so lovely. It looks great.
Isn't this the best weather?

Julie said...

I love seeing updates of this one,fabulous.

Annette-California said...

Absolutely gorgeous colors on the black fabric. WOW! Love every motif you've stitched. Cute new start.
love Annette

Akila said...

Oh, finery looks so beautiful and colorful. Lot of lovely colors in this one.
Ahh, stitching outside..absolute bliss it would be

Anonymous said...

Hello

Your Finery Of Nature is beautiful and the travelling pattern is very pretty.

Loretta said...

The Finery of Nature is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors.

Brigitte said...

Just being able to sit outside and stitch or read is pure delight. And you made some great progress on this wonderful project.

Carla said...

Nice progress!!

Anonymous said...

I Really love your stitching on the black. The colours just pop!

valerie said...

Great stitching! I just love seeing your Finery of Nature progress reports. Hope you get some good stitching in this weekend. :)

Unknown said...

HI,
your stitching looks beautiful on the black fabric. Are you going to get a new camera soon??

Meari said...

Beautiful stitching!

Joysze said...

I'm really worried that one of these days I'm going to break down and buy Finery! It is so freaking gorgeous!!!! :D

Ok, that's it!! I'm closing the window now!

blue star stitcher said...

I love the stitching on that dark fabric, makes the colors stand out so beautifully!

Lynn said...

Finery is so very pretty!! I love those colours on the black background. It looks awesome!

I'm having troubles with my camera too. I don't know if it's the battery or what but it's just not focusing as well as it used to. I hate the thoughts of having to buy another one though. That means having to figure out all the buttons again!

The Merry Stitcher said...

I would love to stitch outside, havent tried it yet. The light is made for cross stitching :) Your work is beautiful.

Loralynn said...

Beautiful stitchery! I wish I could stitch on a dark background like that, but my eyes don't like it too well.

Erica said...

I'm really loving your finery of nature piece. It's just gorgeous!

I lost track of the traveling pattern for a while - nice to see it pop up again. I really enjoyed stitching it - can't wait to see your finish!

Anne said...

Finery is sooooo beautiful. Love your progress! Great start on the traveling pattern too!!

Theresa said...

Your Finery of Nature is absolutely stunning.

Parsley said...

Fun stitching. Yes, I'd love to sit out and stitch but I can't wear sunglasses and stitchy glasses at the same time ;)

barbara said...

Stunning stitching!!

Sharon said...

Finery is just gorgeous!