Problems with Blogger and a strawberry

Hello everyone! I'm hoping that this works. I now get a notice that the updated Blogger does not support my browser (IE). It seems that they want me to download Google Chrome... must be that they don't realize that isn't an easy task when you have a dial up connection.

Last week, I mentioned a treasure I found while shopping at A.C. Moore. I found these mother of pearl rings in a clearance bin. I had almost run out of the hexagon shaped ones that I use for stitcher wallet  finishes. These have the same size opening, just a bit wider... but I know they'll work out fine. Now to figure out what to use them on.  

Decisions... decisions... I'm thinking maybe something patriotic like this chart that was part of my purchase from Kathy at Needle Delights

This week, I'm working on my HAED Forbidden Doorway. Hopefully, I'll have enough progress to show an update next week.

Meanwhile, Here's a little strawberry to enjoy. It's from the Blackbird Designs Booklet Joyeux Noel designed by Nicoletta Farrauto.

Strawberry # 3  (Corrected version of the chart from the website)

Fabric: 32ct Fairy Dust Belfast

Threads: DMC

Stitch Count: 25W x 37H, 2 over 2

Coffee dyed after stitching was complete.

Have a wonderful day!

Lisa

Memories of my youth

Designer: Blackbird Designs

Pattern Name: Souvenir of Paris (Joyeux Noel)

Fabric: 30 ct St. Valentine's Blend

Threads: Gast and Weeks as specified

In spring of 1981, my high school french class had a trip to France. We saw so much on that trip. Amazing architecture of the cathedrals with beautiful stained glass windows, flying buttresses, and so many intricate sculpted designs inset in the faces of the buildings. We also visited several of the vineyards, and finished up our trip with a week in Paris. When I saw this design, I knew that I had to stitch it as it brought back so many wonderful memories. Somewhere in my slides from that trip I have some lovely scenic views from the observation tower.