May 10, 2009

Zs and Blue Z

So the semester is over finally. Yesterday was a blur. I was able to slot two exams into the afternoon session so that I didn't have to stay for the evening session. I stopped at Wegman's on the way home and bought a hodgepodge of comfort foods: pupusas and lox and cream cheese and onion bagels. I put them all away and then staggered off to bed at 7 p.m. I got up at 10:30 p.m. to eat and stitch, and at 7:30 this morning to feed the cats and stitch. And went back to bed and slept until 1:30 this afternoon. And now I feel like myself again. Here's a little bit more on Alphabetissimo. I'm working on the big "Z" square. With no homework, I should be done by the end of this month.

Here's something I picked up a few months ago--I don't think I showed you before. Here's the official picture of "Moonlight Garden" by Drawn Thread. I'd like to start it when Alphabetissimo is done.

Here's my photo of it. The cover photo is not especially clear and doesn't really show the huge amount of texturing and the specialty stitches. It's a bit daunting. The silks include some I haven't stitched with before--Northern Lights by Needlepoint, Inc. and Dinky Dyes.
I'm only taking one course this summer, so I should have more time for lots of things. I want to stitch until my butt is numb, and machine sew (I've got some nice drapery material) and get some exercise and eat better and sleep more.
"And pet the bunnies!"

Happy Mothers' Day to all of you who are moms!

17 comments:

Margaret said...

Congratulations on finishing the semester! You deserve a rest! I love your Alphabetissmo and your future Drawn Thread project. Both lovely! One class this summer -- yay! I bet the bunnies are happy about that too. :D

Tanya said...

I understand how you feel. My semester is over to and I feel like a free bird for a while. So enjoy your stitching and sewing. Your bunnies are too cute!

Deb Cushman said...

Oh, yes! Don't forget to pet the bunnies!

Congratulations on the end of semester! It's a great feeling!

The Bunns said...

Pet the bunnies! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

Actually your sleeping habits there are sort of rabbit-like!

Melissa said...

I had to laugh at your post. It reminded me my old days. Congrats on finishing! And now you have all your plans set up for lots of stitching fun, and petting the bunnies of course!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous blue sampler, I love it!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Congratulations on getting another semester behind you and getting that much closer to your goal!! You Alphabetisimo is looking great! And by all means, please do remember to pet the bunnies - love that!

Tammy said...

Well congrats to you on a semester finished! Your WIP is looking great--and Moonlight Garden is SO pretty! Enjoy your free time!

xeyedmary said...

Yay! Summer is on! Even your banner is summer-y!
Alphabetissmo is beautiful- I can't wait to see it finished.
Catch a few ZZZZ's for me will you??!!

Kit said...

How nice to have another semester behind you. I really like Alphabetissmo, and Moonlight Garden looks like a wonderful project. The bunnies must love your reprieve!

Fez and the Gang said...

Definitely, pet the bunnies. And give treats. And send some to us! We aren't far :)

staci said...

Congrats on making it through your exams!!! Sounds like you deserve some extra stitching time this summer!!!

Ann (bunnygirl) said...

I'm so glad to hear the exams are over. It's definitely time to pet the bunnies!

mainely stitching said...

Yay!

Bet those bunnies are looking forward to the extra cuddles!

Deb said...

Congratulations on finishing up the semester! I hope that you have a lot of time for stitch butt now. I love Alphabetissmo and also the Drawn Thread piece. The chart covers never do justice to what it's actually going to look like!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful stitching hon. Give the Pinkster and Elvis and Peaches too, some lovings from me.

YowlYY said...

Relax, stitch and bunny pets - what else is more fun?
Thank you for Pink's picture - he's a lovely fluffy bun >:)