Monday, January 07, 2013

Downton Abbey!!




Hobbie and the boys gave me a new TV and DVD/Blue-ray player.  That was very nice, but the best part is the player also allows me to connect with Netflix and Amazon Prime.  So, this weekend I watched Seasons 1 and 2 of Downton Abbey.  I am hooked.  I realize that the new season has started, but I don't have access to the channel.  Hopefully, the new episodes will be available through Amazon Prime soon.

So, here's my progress on the Stacy Nash Christmas at Hollyberry Farm.  Isn't is so pretty?  The border is very nice.  I am stitching this on 40ct. Light Exemplar.  I absolutely love this one.  There are 4 pages to the pattern and I have finished page 1 and almost page 2.  I just need to finish the top part of a tree on the right.  Page 3 is a challenging.  There is a huge white house on the bottom left, so that will take some time.  But, I am really enjoying this one.


And, I also spent one day stitching on the Lizzie Kate Spring Alphabet.  Sharon asked about the fabric. This is stitched on 32 ct. Wandering Ivy from Silkweaver.  This piece of fabric has been in my stash for some time and I wanted just the right project for it.  I think this one is perfect.  The colors are so pretty.

Well, this is the first day of the first "real" week of the new year for me.  I'm off to work later this morning to write a few letters of recommendation for graduating students and putting the final touches on the syllabi for my courses.  I think this semester will be a bit more relaxing for me.  I have 4 classes, but all revolve around anatomy and physiology, so at least there's consistency.  Plus, working on the textbook revisions will be along the same thread as well.  We don't have any major travel plans either; except for Patrick.  He is traveling with a few classmates to the Presidential Inauguration.  I am excited for all of them.  This will be a trip of a lifetime.

Have a great week and I hope you have plenty of stitching time.

6 comments:

Daniela said...

Your stitching progress looks wonderful. I like the Christmas sampler very much.

Linda said...

Great progress on both pieces. I love the LK sampler. I have started that one.

Linda

Sharon said...

Thanks Jen! I love both fabrics and I really like how your Christmas piece looks on the lighter linen. Lovely progress on both!

Jeanne said...

I love Downton Abbey...I didn't get hooked until Season 2 but like you I went back and watched Season 1 online. Love your Hollyberry sampler...I tried to pick up that pattern at the LNS but they flew out the door the first day they got them in. Maybe next time.....

Jen said...

Jeanne: Try Shakespeare's peddler for the pattern.

Theresa said...

Ooh, you're ahead of me on the Stacy Nash sampler, darn it! I betternget crackin'! :D

Theresa