I joined the HAED SAL with Nene Thomas' Astranaithes

I had looked forward to start this chart and at the same time I was hesitating because of the colours. They aren't as joyful as the colours in Train of Dreams. However I find the design beautiful and so I knew I would love it as much as my little dragons on the train =)

I have only stitched 800 so far. I couldn't deside of a rutine for the rotation so I went back to ToD. But now I know how to do it. Every time I have finnished 3 pages of the Train I will stitch one page of Astranaithes. I think that will do them both fair =)

Here's my WIPs!

All good to go!

Close-up



Wow, the colours makes such a beautiful pattern! I can't wait to stitch some more on her =)





Starting a new chart together with this weekends HEAD SAL

I went all day discussing with myself wether I should start a rotation, meaning I would start a new chart this weekend. And I ended up joining the SAL with Nene Thomas Astranaithes

I will be stitching her on a 25ct evenweave. I haven't desided yet if I will be stitching 1 over 1 full X or 2 over 1 tent /.

Oh and I finally got my money back from the bad floor stand I ordered, so now I am on the lookout for a new floor stand. I asked for some advice on the HEAD BB. I hope there are some nice ladies and/or gentlemen who can give me some experienced advice.

Train of Dreams ~ Spangler 2011-07-17



ToD ~ 17th July

It is time for an update. I have hardly had time or energy to stitch this mounth, so the progress isn't going as fast as last mounth. However I rather take it slow than stitching when I am tired with a resault of a lot of mistakes.

As you can see I have finally reached the train and the details of the locomotive is amazing! The detail means confetti stitching, but it is worth it because confetti is what gives the WOW feeling =)

It is amazing how wonderful one can feel because of stitching such a beautiful piece. Is it the colours? Is it the expetation? Is it the eager to reach the dragons? =) I don't know, but I hope I will enjoy stitching the other designs as much, since they doesn't include such colours, nor dragons.

Now, you will have to excuse me, but I need to get back to my stitching. I am almost done with another column!

Train of Dreams ~ Spangler 2011-06-29

I have now innished three pages of the 32 of the pattern. I am very happy with the result, considering it is my first heaven and earth design.

ToD ~Spangler



I ordered a floor stand roller frame, from DMC. I received it after five weeks of waiting and when I finally got it, had put it together I got sooooo dissapointed. It was a waate of money. Everything was wrong about it. It couldnät even keep the fabric nice and tight. I am sending it back and getting my money refunded. I am seriously considering adding a bit of cash and order a millenium frame with a lapstand.