House of the WEEK.....

Houses ...what can you say...they are suited to needlepoint in the fact that they have straight angles and a grind....just the ticket...but then there is never... I mean never ...enough stitches to complete the whole imagine...so you have to diddle( one of my favorite descriptions) and use half the stitches required to transform this house into a piece of needlepoint that actually resembles the house...if you squint your eyes and back off across the room...these houses are always impressive...I think because you have come anywhere close to the photo you have been sent...you do have to pick each and every stitch with care...it is like designing a puzzle....and at the end of the day you are always covered in paint...too much stopping and starting another color...and so frustrated that you might just have to chew ice or kick the dog....which ever is closer or more convenient...lol...
It isn't until the next morning when your eyes are rested that you can look at the piece and appreciate all your efforts...and be glad your next house is on 10st...a biggy...not so fussy and easier on the eyes...this house was on 18st 11 1/2" x 9 1/2".......all over ...sigh...next......while I can still seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You could just eat it up!

We just got back the little Sweet Tooth model from the finishers..Stitchery Square in Camden ,Maine. The little house is oh so plump and weighted, so it can sit on a table. I asked them to add a little bit of do dahs to the top and like always they did a perfect job...not too much...just right..no surprise....This little model was worked with such loving care by my friend and fellow designer, Anne Stradel.....her stitching is always perfect, in fact almost too perfect.....
Getting a model back is always a treat, like Christmas...lol.....I am madly working on a brand new shaped animal...this one is almost ready to go out to my finishers, just the background around all the important bits to do...my man Jacob in OK, has previewed the painted piece and given his approval.....when a kid likes it, you are on the right track...Big J is my muse !!!!