This is the project that I plan on starting on January 1, 2012. Now I don't honestly remember ever specifically having a project to start on the first day of the year before but I'm changing things up this year. There is a SAL for Quaker Gone Tropic over at the 123 message board and I thought since I had the pattern already, I would join right in. It took me a while to decide on the fabric. I finally chose one from Stitches & Spice over in Australia. It's 25 count lugana and the color is called Eureka. I plan on stitching it over one and I just love 25 count lugana for that. The pattern calls for Silk 'N Colors thread but I just couldn't see spending that much for silk when to be honest, that isn't even my favorite brand of silk. I managed to convert 3 of the colors to Threadworx overdyed threads but just wasn't happy with anything I tried for the 4th color. So I just decided to bite to bullet and get the silk color for that one thread. Overall I'm very happy with the results. It's a fun, tropical piece and I think I succeeded in finding fun, tropical colors. So, come January 1st when I'm watching the Rose Parade, I'll be stitching on my new peoject.
5 comments:
Nice pick!
Cannot wait to see your progress.
Such pretty colors. I look forward to seeing your progress on this one!
Have fun!!! I started this project when it was first released... discovered about half way that my fabric was cut to small!!! I thought I would just find a good stopping point and finish it off, but have not had the heart to pick it up again! It was fun to stitch! I look forward to watching your progress.
I love having a New Year!s day start! I've got one this year too!
Beautiful colors! I've heard of this sampler but yours is the first one I've actually seen. Can't wait to see your progress.
Happy New Year!
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