Okay so you are saying…where is the red thread? well it’s there, I promise! Reds in Neon Rays, floss and so much more.

This was the start of a new project after the thread collecting, the stretcher bar search and the note taking. This canvas needs a  23″ length. I don’t do Evertites as they are way too heavy and why don’t they make this length bar anymore? What the hey?

The canvas is on bars and I have spent many a hour working on the background and…

beading the fireworks.

This canvas along with the stitch guide by Susan Portra will be in the July/August issue of Needlepoint Now. Actually it will cover 3 issues! Originally Elizabeth, Joanne C and myself planned on stitching it ahead of what comes out in the magazine. This way we can make sure that it is just right for you. Since that first decision, we now have 2 more that are joining in on the stitching party! Pat and Joanne L.

Elizabeth and I shopped for threads and care packages have been going back in forth in the mail amongst us. Since our first shopping trip we have now found out that there is no more Anchor #12 pearl to be had. Elizabeth worked the phone lines the other day and tracked down some beautiful tatting thread that is a perfect substitute!

It too was challenging finding more of the right color ThreadworX for Pat that is for the fence, but I have already called Newport Needlepoint to get more of that same dyelot. I have stopped working on mine until my bicycle is done…but as soon as it is, I will start with the stitching that is for part 2 for the magazine.

As to what the canvas is…well stay tuned!

I moved my cactus inside now that they are finally blooming so that I can enjoy the flowers

I think AlleyCat is giving me that look “are you taking my picture again? yes AC, your adoring fans await you!

The kids and I are going to take the weekend off. Lots of stitching, baseball and my plants need some attention. and until next time…keep on stitching