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Sunday 31 March 2019

March WIPocalypse New to Me

WIPocalypse
WIPocalypse is hosted by Measi's Musings

Each month we have to share the projects we want to complete before the End Of The World.  

Since 2011 I have chosen a number of projects to focus on that year, starting with my "11 in '11" and increasing to "19 in '19" for this year.  You can find the full list here.

This month I stitched on five of my list:

1. Enchanted Alphabet by Lavender & Lace

 
stitched on 32 count Murano in Tiger Lily from Sparklies

2. Gardens of London by Chatelaine



stitched on 32 count Belfast in Cotton Clouds by Crafty Kitten

3. Discworld Mappe by Lyndisfarne Designs

stitched on 32 count Murano custom-dyed by Sparklies


4. Summer Typography by Just Nan

stitched on 32 count Pink Linen

6. Nest Egg by Satsuma Street

stitched on 32 count Belfast in Marie's Daffodil by Chromatic Alchemy
nearly finished!



Measi always gives us a topic to discuss too.

March – What newer designers and product creators (fabric or floss dyeing, etc) out there have you discovered and recommend?

Unfortunately, because I've been stitching from stash I haven't really been in a position to discover many new designers or products.  I checked my 19 list and the only two new-to-me designers are Cottage Garden Samplings and Sue Hillis.  Neither of whom are particularly new to anyone else!  Last year my new find was Mrs Peggotty and her Alice in Wonderland designs.  I completed Alice last year and will be starting the Queen of Hearts in April:



I suppose I could include my new hobby of rock painting in here!  I found a painted rock near the bus stop last Summer and joined the Facebook group to let the person know it had been found.  Of course, this started a whole new hobby for me.  One which I am thoroughly enjoying.  Painting rocks is considerably quicker than cross stitch for one thing.  Here is my latest, a little Easter Monster by Chris Ryniak, my new favourite artist:



Finally, I will be hosting my Annual Easter Treasure Hunt on Good Friday the 19th April. If you would like to take part this year, just leave a comment here. The week before Easter I will send you a letter of the alphabet which will form part of the mystery phrase. On Good Friday you will post that letter along with a photo of something seasonal that you have stitched (could be Easter or Spring or just something cheerful and sunny or floral). We all hop around like little bunnies to find the Mystery Phrase!






14 comments:

Linda said...

Wonderful progress Jo and I love the rock.

Linda

Rachel said...

Another great WIPocalypse month, gradually getting further along with some of your 19. Looking forward to seeing Nest Egg finished and your start on the Queen of Hearts. :)

Christine said...

They're all looking good. I'm really looking forward to seeing your Queen of Hearts

Beth in IL said...

Thanks for sharing. You are doing great!

jocondine said...

Great progress for the Wipocalypse, you really "rock" this month, love your new friend, can't wait to add a little painted stone in my next parcel. I love the chart of the Queen of Heart, I love playing cards, you're already in the theme of my next travel. I will be pleased to be part of the Easter Treasure Hunt this year and send a special e-mail soon. xxx

Faith... said...

Summer Typography is so pretty! Love your rock painting too, very cute monster.

Katie said...

Beautiful progress on everything. Have a fantastic stitching filled April.

Carey Devine said...

Your progress is amazing and so much stitching. It is amazing to see all your work. Next month sounds like its going to be amazing too can't wait to see it. Happy Stitching

Julie said...

Everything growing well.

The Crafty Princess said...

How cool is your Easter monster, love him. What a talented little chicken you are Jo. You have enabled me on Mrs Peggotty Arts and I recently bought Mad Hatter. So that's on you LOL!
xo Alicia

beadgirl said...

Every time you post a picture of the Summer Typography pattern, I'm tempted to get it. Then, of course, I'll have to get the others ...

And I'll join the Easter hop, if there's room.

rosey175 said...

Easter Monster! The little toes are great haha. I like Nest Egg more and more seeing it worked up. Satsuma Street has great colors.

RJ said...

Love all of your projects. What amazing work. RJ

Leonore Winterer said...

Great work on your focus pieces, and I do love your little Easter Monster :)