maude and mozart: PS

I have a pile of bags near my stitching chair that have various and sundry projects waiting in the wings. I want to organize everything so that I just have a few projects in rotation and my area is neat and clean (Hah!). But seriously, I really am trying. I started going through this process today and what came to the fore??? A lot of Prairie Schooler! Seriously, I should not buy any new stuff because I love, love, love these projects and need to finish them!

I pined away for Birdsong II for months! Then I got it and this is all I stitched! I think I stopped because I was not sure I liked the one strand of thread on 32 count linen. What do you all think?

I also love the individual ornaments on this chart!

Here is another lovely chart that I searched high and low for. At first I could not even tell which of the four designs I started as there was so little stitching done. Then I spied the yellow thread and figured it was for the horse's decorative harness so that is how I know what this one is.

This is the most ridiculous thing of all! Everytime I look at this chart I swoon. I mean I really love everything about it!! And not one stitch taken. I need my head examined!!!

Another start......I saw it done on blue fabric somewhere and loved it, so I started it on the blue and stopped.....I don't know why...probably some BBD conspiracy took place and I started one of their awesome charts!

Winter Wind. Another chart I was insane for and had to have "yesterday." Need to get back to this one too!

And here we have one gorgeous Santa without a face! Oh, and one hand is missing too. I need to be sent away to a cabin by a lake for three months so that I can finish all of these. Make that six months if there is a stitch shop within 100 miles!!!!

32 comments:

MoonBeam said...: Cute, cute, cute! I think I like the PS designs now more than ever.

I think your coverage on the 32 count looks fine.

Bobbi; 7:23 PM
Ranae said...: I love them all
So now I'm taking a break from blog reading and stitching to look at my PS folder, ha! Thanks Laura
I think the 1 thread looks great on the 32 ct linen; 7:28 PM
Laurie in Iowa said...: LOL... you are not alone in having many projects started. They're all great designs. I would have a tough time deciding which one to focus on too.; 8:07 PM
Keeper of the Crowes said...: Laura,
You know how I feel about PS, but seriously, you need to finish these! They are beautiful designs!!!!
Linda; 8:26 PM
Deborah said...: Those are some great starts! Love them all.; 8:38 PM
Kellie said...: Gorgeous designs! Your post makes me want to dig out all of my PS designs and organize them neatly by my stitching chair! :); 8:54 PM
sana said...: Very cute!!! I usually do a stitch by two strand of thread on 32 count linen. However, this one strand of thread on 32 count linen is very very beautiful. I love it!; 11:36 PM
Sally said...: They are all gorgeous Laura. I must get to the PS I started last year.; 3:10 AM
Giovanna said...: Oh no, I have ALL of these and haven't started even one - so now I'm feeling so guilty :-) But it's nice to know they're there for whenever I decide to stitch them. Have fun!; 4:02 AM
Siobhán said...: LOL!! I'm laughing because I can SOOOO identify with everything you posted. I have a bunch of project bags wedged between my stitching seat/loveseat and the end table between the loveseat and the couch. When people visit, I grab everything up and put it in a drawer. I try to keep it to just one or two project bags out but sometimes they multiply. I have almost all of the PS charts that you mentioned & love them all. They are, I don't know, like the best friend you know will always be there even if you get distracted by the new friend that moves in next door that takes your fancy for a bit. Their designs are so timeless. I think the one strand on 32 ct looks good!; 4:12 AM
pam said...: When you get done, I'll take them all! lol I love them too. we are a sad lot!; 5:21 AM
Anonymous said...: Love all your PS projects! I think the 1 strand on the 32 count fabric looks good. Now that being said, if it isn't doing anything for you then you could always restart it using 2 strands!

Robin in Virginia; 5:28 AM
Cathy B said...: Laura,

You are too funny! I think we all have a basket like this.

The comment about the "BBD conspiracy" really cracked me up. I might have to use that one sometime!

Cathy; 5:32 AM
Margaret said...: Well, I know that feeling! There are just too many temptations around and it makes it hard to stick to what you're stitching. lol! The coverage of one strand on 32ct. I think I'm in the minority -- I never mind one strand on 32ct. I like the look myself. Hope you get back to these soon. I love Prairie Schooler too!; 5:43 AM
Katrina said...: Lots of fun projects!!!! I think from the picture the one strand on 32 looks good but typically in real life it's not enough coverage for me???? I am the same way though, I will pine for a project, get the chart, kit it and then nothing?????? It's crazy.; 6:33 AM
Carol said...: Oh, what a great group of PS pieces you've got going, Laura!! Makes me want to pull one out right now and make a new start :)

I've always used two strands on 32, but the one strand alone is giving it a softer, more delicate appearance that is very pretty, too. Good luck with your organizing. I did some Friday night--what a great feeling now that it's done!; 7:42 AM
BrendaS said...: Laura --
Your post makes me LOL! I think we can all relate to multiply projects and why did we ever put them away to begin with? I love all the PS starts you have going and I think the one on blue fabric is my favorite!

Bring them all next week so we can help you decide what to work on first.; 8:15 AM
Babs said...: I think I could do the samething with two other designers. I am in Utah right now and spent time adding to my stash at Sheperds Bush. Not new designs but old ones like from 2003.; 8:22 AM
Southpaw Stitcher said...: I can relate! There's just not enough time to stitch everything that takes your fancy. Love all your PS charts! They're inspiring me to get one or two of mine out!; 8:27 AM
Robin said...: Yes, I think most of us can relate to multiple starts/projects. Variey is the spice of life, no?

When I first glanced at your Santa (love it, BTW!), I thought the fuzzy felt(?) at the bottom was added for snow, then I realized it was just Q-Snap protection. LOL! Squint your eyes and look at it, wouldn't the felt be cute as "snow"? I also love your fabric choice for Christmas Eve.

If you need company at the cabin, let me know and I'll bring my trunk of UFO's. :); 9:00 AM
Deb said...: I just love PS designs and you're got some really great ones started. I don't think that they ever lose their appeal no matter how long those patterns have been out.

LOL about your comment about the cabin! If there is a shop around you'll probably end up picking up more things to do and starting them - I know that I would!; 10:56 AM
Karin said...: Fun Laura!!! Ok first of all you should finish that santa. He is almost done and would be a great ornament. Then of course the one on the blue fabric because I know how super excited you were about that one. LOL; 12:07 PM
Lois said...: I can see you definitely love PS!!! These are all lovely charts and I totally understand why you had to have them!! I'm a 'one strand of thread on 32ct' person because I like the softer look. If it's something small like an ornament I'll use two strands but for anything larger I usually go with one.; 1:29 AM
Krista said...: Love your new PS starts! I really love the PS designs, I will have to move them up on my to do list I think!! :) Have a great week.; 4:06 AM
The Inspired Stitcher said...: You post made me smile today. I love PS too and totally understand the startitis. Maybe you could start a rotation and work on each one a different day of the week for a while. It's a thought!; 9:56 AM
valerie said...: Lots of fabulous projects Laura. You better get cracking on that stitching! 1 strand on 32 count depends on if I want a dainty look or not. If you aren't digging it, I'd frog and start over with 2 strands.; 11:58 AM
CathyR said...: Laura, maybe start a rotation and work on each project for a few hours then move onto the next one. I agree with Karin, you were pretty hepped up over Christmas Eve, so maybe start with that one first in your rotation.; 9:57 AM
Jenny said...: You have a lot of really great starts there! I really love PS too, so I can sympathize with you.

I have also tried to organize/clear up/clean out my WIP area(s), but it only stays that way for a week or so. I guess that the best thing for us to do is to embrace the situation... ;-); 10:25 AM
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Anonymous said...: Hi

You have such a lot of PS designs. They will be beautiful when finished.
Happy stitching!; 5:06 AM
Karoline said...: You have some great designs on the go.; 4:46 AM
Jan said...: LOL LOL LOL You are SO cute, Laura....and each of these PS projects are ever so special! Stay with them, and you will have them all done, willy nilly!:); 2:38 PM