Fair isle and Peace

The Fair Isle rug was waiting by the door last night when I got home. After dinner we ceremoniously opened the packaging and rolled out the rug. I know it's a teaser to not have pictures but I am pleased to say that it is perfect in the Stitching Room! I am off on Friday so I will post pictures of the room finally and I promised a peak in the cupboard. I had recently (12/30) seen Faye's rendition of Pray for Peace by Birds of a Feather and her gorgeous finish over at Caroline Stitcher. I loved it so much that I popped right online that very moment and ordered the pattern for myself. It also arrived yesterday! After rolling out the rug I went to work pulling thread and rummaging through the linens I have on hand, as I could not wait to start this one. I know, I know...I need another start like a hole in the head. But it is a little one. I found a 25ct Laguna in white that will do nicely. This is going to look so sweet over one. I don't often stitch over two, I so love the look of over one. As I had posted on Faye's blog I loved her change to the red bird; which I had planned to do the same. But once I started stitching on the bird last night I kept looking over at the 503 and 648 thinking those are strikingly different. I had one whole wing outlined in deep red when I decided to pull it and use the 503. I am liking this mucho grande! ** I just deleted a whole paragraph with my grumblings about the IPad and lack of ability to post pictures or use Compose vs HTML** Aren't I nice. :) I will not be neglecting HRH, I am so close to having all the snow in. I am hoping to have that finished this evening. I also pulled out my PS Seasons Greeting WIP. Part of my changes in the new year in getting my LIFE back in balance is to get back to stitching on my lunch hour again. It's been all work and no play too much these last two years, I need to give time back to myself. I am a happier girl for it, already!! I will save my baby project plans for my next post, I think I have an idea of what I am going to make for my friend at work. I am kind of tickled about it. Until next post... Keep on stitching! P.J.