Back from vacation, moved, and trying to get settled in.  Sorry folks, I've been so busy that I failed to update on Chrysanthemum II that I worked on vacation.  Above is a picture that I snapped this morning.  Below is the first one I stitched.  Now onto leaves and more Chrysanthemums!

Christa,Lilystitch
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Vacation Day 4: Cocoa's Update on Sake

Hi Everyone,

We are very, very busy hiking and going for creek swims but I wanted to do an update because apparently Mommy is WAY too busy being totally obsessed with Sake Boxes.  Along with a 4 mile hike and some ball throwing into the creek for me, Momma managed to do a whole chrysanthemum yesterday.  The yellow one:

She is working on a second yellow one this afternoon and the hope is to get that one done, too.  If so, I'll be sure to update you.

Quick picture of Cold Mountain from yesterday's hike.  Momma snapped from on top of a really tall fire tower that she didn't let me climb so I'm glad to know what she saw

Today's hike: below is the picture of Cat Gap Falls in the Pisgah National Forest:

See you soon! xo,
Cocoa

Christa,Lilystitch
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The Journey Continues

Ahhhhh….. life.  One never knows what tomorrow brings.

A year ago, we had thought we had sold our little lilypad only to have it fall through.  12 full months go by so we thought that it was time to pull the "For Sale" sign down.  Suddenly, we found ourselves in the exciting position of having enthusiastic buyers.

We've spent the last couple of days packing and moving.  I packed but didn't move a year ago so I can't believe how much more needlework "stuff" has been collected.  Good news is that this has inspired several useful posts that I will share as soon as we land in our temporary quarters.

Taking on this journey means that I am now on the path to crafting a more balanced routine so that I can devote more time to LilyStitch.  Our new LilyPad will have less maintenance (ie no yard to maintain, etc) and free up some much needed time that I can devote to not just the journey of but also the education and sharing of Needle Art.  I'm just beginning to think on and write out my new goals for LilyStitch and I will share those as they come to life.

The new pad also means a new studio.  Can't wait!  One of my favorite type of posts are ones where studios,  nooks, and nests are shared.  Definitely be on the look out for the new creative space.

Ongoing projects: Nessie has had to take a breather but she'll be back soon, most likely mid-August if not before.  MR Fleur is such a wonderfully nice project to work on with all of this going on so I will push on until completion.  Japanese Embroidery: I've been quietly working on Sake Boxes and have actually completed two chrysanthemums and a couples leaves.  To the right is a picture from about two weeks ago so more has been completed since then.

During our search for the new LilyPad, we will be staying with brother and SIL who are expecting their first.  I have a special piece in mind for new nephew that needs a quick turn around.  This will be a good blog project that I will share, too.

There are also a few in-completes that I want to return to in my WIP roll, or maybe not.  This will depend on the choices made on the future… now that the future is here.  YEAH!

Christa, Lilystitch
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Oh, Sake Boxes!

Dear Sake Boxes,

Please do not fret!  I've not forgotten about you. The separation we've felt is due to a much needed break from working your Chrysanthemums!  When I return, I'm going to be more than ready to conquer all those petals.

As of late, I've really missed you.  You see, I've been reminiscing on how much fun we had in Illinois with Shay picking out all those fabulous, rich fall colors.  There are so many great stitch techniques and fun angles that I'm quiet enamored with you.

There is much to do on you yet so it I must return very soon.  This is our year!!  I'm almost finished with that Spring inspired URU piece.  The need to get back with you is great....

What's that?

Yes, I do have another class scheduled for Memorial Day weekend but I promise to not get side tracked by yet another design.  You see, I need to complete you then move onto the next phase piece!  Sake, you are one of many steps in my Nuido journey but perhaps the most fun because there is so much silk and goldwork to you.  When I return I will focus on the chrysanthemums then move onto my favorite of techniques - Goldwork.  We'll spend many pleasant hours together so very soon!

(Latest picture taken January 2010.  Pictures added to my WIP picture roll on main blog page, right hand side.)

Christa
Lilystitch
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