Frameworks

 I started to title this one "doing the boring stuff,"  but I am trying to put a positive spin on my needlework experiences.

And, yes, I'm still frogging Carmen and not feeling particularly positive about that experience, but I'm trying to persuade myself that I will be much happier when it's done and the frogged stitches replaced.

Anyway, I got the red motifs on All That Glitters outlined. From here on out, I just have to fill. I don't have to count anything, just go on autopilot.

And I decided that maybe I needed to get a little more of the border done on Sarah Ann Purdy:

I'd like to get the next two motifs on the left side of the sampler stitched, then move over to the right side and catch that side up to the left.

I really wish my lousy photography showed just how gorgeous Sarah Ann is looking! One reason I like working on 40 count linen with overdyed threads is that I get a very delicate look, but the colors are saturated and vibrant. I don't like seeing the "legs" of my crosses because I think that takes away from overall effect of the design.

And this is a small-ish sampler--it will be only slightly over 10" wide and slightly less than 10" tall when it's done--but the intensity of the colors will make it stand out.

I have the opportunity to participate in two stitch-ins tonight, so maybe this will be a good day to get some things accomplished.