Monday, October 14, 2013

Lilac Pixie--Nora Corbett

Please forgive the horrible picture.  Unfortunately, I think a new camera is in need.  I am hoping that the holidays will bring me a new one.  I have been on a personal mission to finish up my WIPs.  Ever have the feeling that something just isn't right and you start to feel a bit unraveled. Too many loose ends and over booked schedules.   Well, since the boys have started school I have felt compelled to work through my WIPs.  I have finished quite a few but wanted to share this one first.  I started her with the intention of giving it to my mom for her birthday last year and missed the mark.  I am proud to say I have finished her and she is at the framers in plenty of time for the holidays!! Yippee!! 
 
I don't know about you but there is nothing more effective at killing your stitching mojo like a WIP mission.  Many of these projects were put down for one reason or another and working on them leaves you exasperated.  Well, my mojo all but walked away.  I didn't want to stitch anything!  I couldn't even entice myself to start a new project. REALLY??!!  That lasted for several weeks and finally found my mojo waiting for me at the Dyeing to Stitch Retreat.  I think being away from the daily grind and enjoying the beach led my stitching mojo back to me and I have been at it ever since.  Small problem, I came home with a few new WIPs.  I guess the joy in stitching is enjoying what you are currently stitching.  Who cares if something takes longer than you anticipate.  It isn't gone forever, we always return to them and guess what, the stitches you place don't disappear.  They sit and patiently wait for your return.  The lesson I learned is to enjoy the process.  No need to rush through things to just get them done.  I will be back with more finishes and retreat details soon.
 
Thank you all for visiting and encouraging me in creating beautiful, stitched heirlooms. I appreciate each and every one of you and your comments.  Happy Stitching!!

25 comments:

Glenna said...

She's lovely and I'd love to see the beading close-up! (My favorite part of Nora C. is the bling). I've been stitching WIPs too, and you're right--it does damp down your enthusiasm. I was so glad to meet you ladies at In Stitches, and I've seen lots of pictures of you all stitching away at Dyeing to Stitch--so envious.

Dawn said...

Well done, she is a beauty.

Vicky L said...

Lilac Pixie is gorgeous! I hope to stitch her someday. I love the bling in Nora's designs. I can't wait to see your pictures of your retreat.

valerie said...

Gorgeous finish! Love it...she's a wip for me.

diamondc said...

Nataly: I am in the same boat as you when it comes to wips I not only have cross stitch wips but sewing wips also.
I am getting lots done, I kind of like the feeling that the ghost of the wips are not calling my name so much anymore.
Congratulations on a beautiful stitch, I am with Glenna, I love the bling on Nora's patterns, I did the halloween witch from the Cross Stitch and Needlework 2008 magazine, I love all the bling on nher.

Catherine

Linda said...

Congrats on the stunning finish Nataly.

Linda

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful, Nataly! Debra Scott

Melissa said...

Congrats on your finish. She is gorgeous. I have her in my to do pile:)

cucki said...

She is so beautiful
Congrats dear x

Kay said...

This is beautiful. I have some wips that need to get finished too, once I have lost the enthusiasm for a project it is so hard to go back to it,

Kate said...

Glad the mojo has returned, love the pixie.

gracie said...

Just so pretty

Christina said...

Oh my goodness, absolutely stunning. The colours are amazing.

Catherine said...

Simply beautiful!!! Congrats!

Sheila said...

She's beautiful!!! I really need to stitch one of her designs.

Vickie said...

She is wonderful! Enjoy your stitching!!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Oh golly you got to go to the Dyeing to Stitch Retreat too?! LUCKY!
:)

Your Pixie, is absolutely, and completely gorgeous!

Paula said...

Well said and HOLY COW! Your pixie is GORGEOUS!!!

Krista said...

Beautiful new finish! Love the Mirabilia designs, one day I have to get to one myself!

Sarah in Stitches said...

Wow, that's a beautiful finish! Can't wait to see it framed :D

Mmanka said...

She is beautiful, I love her, too. Glad the mojo has returned.

Angie said...

Gorgeous. Glad the mojo has returned. Nothing makes mine leave quite like having to stitch something.

Maggee said...

Congrats on finishing that lovely Fairy! It's a beauty! Hope the retreat was a lot of fun for you!

Bekca said...

This is a really lovely post. I agree that it's comforting that your stitching will always be waiting for you, even if you have to take an unexpected break, needle and thread will always be there.
Lovely finish, I bet it will look stunning in its frame.
Best wishes.

Terri said...

OMG she is gorgeous! One more for my want pile :-)

My mojo has disappeared too. Can't see to find it anywhere!