It has been over a week since I've last updated my blog. Here is what I have accomplished in the mean time in regards to my cross stitching.
Shopping:
Laurel's stitchery: This retailer did not have the needles I wanted in stock, so she ordered some in for me. Laurel has confirmed that she will be mailing out my DMC six stranded floss (135 skeins!) and tapestry needles (Size 28), come this Monday.
Nordic Needle: I contacted this web retailer for the status of my order which included my special ordered fabric (25 count lambswool Jobelan) and my Handi-clamp scroll frame. Turns out that the manufacturer of both items are slow to respond, therefore my order has yet to be filled. While I was with customer service, I ordered myself some lovely 20 count ivory Lugana that was on sale.
I'm not really concerned about the length of time it is taking my order from Nordic Needle to come in as I had meant to start the HAED once I had my Zodiac chart completed. This experience has taught me to order supplies a month in advance just so that I am not faced with any last minute shopping frustrations. Right this moment, however, I am content to wait.
Zodiac chart progress:
I have now completed 95% of all of the cross stitching in this project done in old gold. All that remains to be done in this colour are some minor details which will require at most an hour to complete and some back-stitching (but that would be the last step of the project). Therefore, I currently have all the little frames for the zodiac signs to sit in stitched and ready.I made a little bit of progress on Pisces before I came to the conclusion that I disliked the little fishes. I moved on to Aries and completed half of the Ram.
Camera frustrations:
I wish I could post a picture of Zodiac chart as I progress, but that isn't possible right this moment. I found my Sony Cybershot DHC-H7, but discovered that the data transfer cable got misplaced when my family moved a few months back. I will be visiting Canada Computers sometime this week to purchase a few items for my brother. I'll pick up a cable for my camera at the same time. I did take pictures of my work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping I will be able to post my pictures by the end of this week.
Shopping:
Laurel's stitchery: This retailer did not have the needles I wanted in stock, so she ordered some in for me. Laurel has confirmed that she will be mailing out my DMC six stranded floss (135 skeins!) and tapestry needles (Size 28), come this Monday.
Update: Order shipped on Monday, April 19, 2010.
Nordic Needle: I contacted this web retailer for the status of my order which included my special ordered fabric (25 count lambswool Jobelan) and my Handi-clamp scroll frame. Turns out that the manufacturer of both items are slow to respond, therefore my order has yet to be filled. While I was with customer service, I ordered myself some lovely 20 count ivory Lugana that was on sale.
I'm not really concerned about the length of time it is taking my order from Nordic Needle to come in as I had meant to start the HAED once I had my Zodiac chart completed. This experience has taught me to order supplies a month in advance just so that I am not faced with any last minute shopping frustrations. Right this moment, however, I am content to wait.
Zodiac chart progress:
I have now completed 95% of all of the cross stitching in this project done in old gold. All that remains to be done in this colour are some minor details which will require at most an hour to complete and some back-stitching (but that would be the last step of the project). Therefore, I currently have all the little frames for the zodiac signs to sit in stitched and ready.I made a little bit of progress on Pisces before I came to the conclusion that I disliked the little fishes. I moved on to Aries and completed half of the Ram.
Camera frustrations:
I wish I could post a picture of Zodiac chart as I progress, but that isn't possible right this moment. I found my Sony Cybershot DHC-H7, but discovered that the data transfer cable got misplaced when my family moved a few months back. I will be visiting Canada Computers sometime this week to purchase a few items for my brother. I'll pick up a cable for my camera at the same time. I did take pictures of my work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping I will be able to post my pictures by the end of this week.
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