As you can see, I've finished another row, and I've gotten Mr. Mick Jagger outlined and am filling him in. Mick Jagger, you ask? That's what Lisa of The Inspired Stitcher blog named the fish in the W block when she was stitching him. lol! I think it's perfect and I've thought of him that way ever since! (Can you see why it's the perfect name?)
Anyway, here are more pics of the hornbook.
I finished the second side of my hexie purse. I just need to make the bottom, and then I get to figure out how to make it into a purse!
And here's my fussy cut star for this week. I used a fabric from the Blue and White collection by Michael Miller.
Been watching the US Open tennis as much as possible. I still can't believe the men's final will not have any of the top 4 men in it! I was expecting a Djokovic versus Federer match. It will be interesting to see who wins! I'm loving the coaches involved -- I watched all of them when they were at their primes. So much fun to see the influence they've each had on their charges.
Thanks as always for stopping by and saying hi. I hope everyone has a great week!
32 comments:
Love your star! Can't wait to see them all come together.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Love your Mick Jagger…and yes I can see why he's named that !! LOL I love your hexie purse. The fabrics are simply over-the-top beautiful. Hugs to sweet Mia who appears to be 'in the pink' and hugs to you too. Have a great week.
Margaret, your stitching is absolutely exquisite! I love seeing this SL piece grow... so inspiring!
So many tiny, tiny stitches--the hornbook is nearing the finish line.
Mia by the light of the laptop--reminds me of Miss Callie Mae
Lovely progress on your hornbook! Also the star is beautiful. It will be fun to see what you do with them all. Also, cool idea on purse made of hexies!
Yes!I think of Mick with that fish too. ;)
Let's hope the purse is easy to put together.
Is Mia on my blog? She is glowing pink. ;) ha!
The Beastiary is coming along beautifully! Your stitching is just flawless!
I have this one in my stash somewhere. Think I might be taking a little break from samplers after The Knox Family, that is if I ever finish it!
I am looking to doing some knitting or quilting for a while.
Love the hornbook and yes, as a Mick Jagger fan I can see the resemblence! LOL Been loving the Open. What a surprise for the final today. I love seeing the underdog prevail. I hope they give a good match today!! Looks like Mia is watching too!
Looks like Mia is mesmerized by tennis too?
The reference to Mike Jagger is funny. I can see why Lisa named him that - perfect!
The hexis are coming along! Gosh that must be a big purse! Can't wait to see how it all comes together!
Mia looks fascinated by whatever it is she's watching. Lovely progress on the hornbook, you know how much I'm enjoying this one. Andy Murray's mum was on our televisions last night as she is set to take part in Strictly Come Dancing - a hugely popular show over here.
You're doing fabulously on the Hornbook - love the blue background as well as everything else. Great going!
[... pssst: the Beatle-aping vultures were in Jungle Book :-)...]
I so love that hornbook piece Margaret.
Linda
Wow! Can't believe you are drawing in on the finish of the Hornbook! mazing and so beautiful (even Mick the fish - lol). Can't wait to see the hexi purse -- that will be so cool.
You are getting so close on the Hornbook. It looks great!
I love the sweet hornbook piece so much
Sweet hugs x
Nothing like a good tennis match for a background to stitching!
I'd know those lips anywhere! Great progress on all your pieces. All are getting pretty close to done. Seems like you've made a ton of stars so far!
You are cruisin' on your hornbook. Very nice! Bright star. I like Mia in pink. ;)
Wow, Margaret, The Beastiary is just gorgeous!In addition to A&E samplers, samplers with a saying and house, ornaments, halloween stitching, I just love alphabet samplers (sounds like there is not much cross stitch I don't love doesn't it? lol)
Your star is gorgeous as is your hexi purse!
Hope you and Mia continue o enjoy the tennis and happy stitching!
Hi, Margaret, Your hornbook bestiary is just gorgeous!! I need to start something new, and every time I see yours I want to do it. I already have the chart. Your purse and quilt block are pretty too. Have a nice week!
Melinda
Which is your favorite block? I think mine is the mermaid. It's a gorgeous project!
Mia looks odd with a pink face!
Mia is SO attentive! Chipmunk videos on the computer? Your hexy purse is going to be something special. You are a woman who is not afraid of color! I saw this video and immediately thought of you Margaret and your love of tennis. Take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uxgiB6oEQA
Or Google "Stella Artois + hawk" if the link does not work.
Your hornbook is coming along nicely...such perfect stitches. We were a bit surprised about the Open, as well...we didn't know the finals players at all!
Have a great week,
Robyn
good tennis does make for good stitching progress. it sure is coming along. YGG on your hexie purse. what no knitting? isn't it cooling off up there? Jared's new Wool Book is just out today - did you see it?? Won't be able to resist the Shelter/Loft much longer. Cheers Mel
LOL Mick Jagger! Your sampler is so beautiful. Mia is glowing pink:) what a darling. love Annette
Oh yes, it's definitely him, Mr Mick Jagger. So great to see this piece getting bigger and bigger. There isn't a lot of cases left now. And I'm so curious to see how your will continue with your hexies purse. An interesting project indeed.
The beautiful of your stitches close up is awesome!
Love Mia at the laptop :-)
Wow your hornbook is really coming along and it looks amazing!
Mia looks like she's watching something very interesting on your laptop!
Love those fish lips--too funny about the Mick resemblance!! And I love your newest star, Margaret--I'm really enjoying seeing these each week and I can't wait to see all of them together :)
Ha! Too funny. Very apt name for that fish though. Makes me wonder what other rock star names we can come up with for some of the other animals. lol
Your hornbook is looking stunning, not far to go now. Your other projects are looking lovely
An amazing finish, love it
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