Confessions of a Serial Starter: See What Happens When You Fall On "Chance"?

I can't believe it! I'm already so limited on my stitching time and now this!

You see, I've mainly been working on my Lizzie*Kate Flip Its Piece from the 2011 Crazy January Challenge since it is on 32 count. It is very easy on the eyes and that is the kind of stitching I need since I spend so much time at work right now.

I've been making great progress during Sunday's stitching time with my friends. Here's my progress as of this past Sunday.....

2008 Flip Its by Lizzie*Kate
Part of the 2011 Crazy January Challenge

Not bad, right? Well take a closer look......

Can you see it? Right there. Yes, there. I know you can see it. Can't you? You know, that wonderful WDW Collards. You see it. Right???? WHAT??? YOU DON'T SEE IT EITHER?

Well that's because this......

.....is the only WDW Collards in my stash. I can't believe it! This was supposed to be "fully kitted"! I'm supposed to have three skeins of Collards for this piece and this was all that I could come up with. I even went digging into every nook, cranny and kit that I had in my stash. To no avail! **BIG SIGH**

I hate road blocks! The only good news is that I think that I can continue on my journey for now. I won't be able to get to a needlework shop that has three skeins of WDW Collards in the same dye lot until after April 18th and that's six weeks away. At the rate I was going, I was hoping to make this my big tax season finish. Oh well! Thanks anyway Uncle Sam! UGH!

Happy Stitching!

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11 comments:

Kathy said...: Oh that is so annoying when that happens. My sympathies. And this LK was really moving along. I hope you are able to keep working on the rest of it and then finish it too sweet once you have the final color.; March 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM
robindefender said...: Argh! So annoying. I am currently suffering the lack of black silk for a piece I began this weekend. But at least it's my own darned fault... I left the silk and my scissors at my parents' house on Sunday.

Hope you're able to keep busy enough to not miss the collards too much over the next 6 weeks. For what it's worth, your progress looks great so far.; March 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Carissa said...: Jennifer,

So sorry you found your lacking in Collard Greens (sorry couldn't resist!), but the piece sure is beautiful!; March 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Jackie's Stitches said...: I'm surprised you have time to stitch at all. Hopefully the next 6 weeks will pass quickly and you'll be back to a normal workweek. I remember working long hours - it's not easy.; March 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Cindy said...: Jennifer, I think I have 3 collards. When I get home from Daytona I'll look. If I do you can come by and get them. See you Cindy; March 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM
gracie said...: Just when things were moving along...right? Maybe you can stitch around it for now....it looks really nice.; March 8, 2011 at 9:18 PM
Patty C. said...: Sorry for the road block - Your progress does look lovely despite it !!; March 9, 2011 at 3:36 AM
Brigitte said...: The piece is going along great and it's a pity that it cameto a halt so abruptly. Hopefully you can get hold of the thready earlier than April.; March 9, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Paisley said...: Such frustration! I have been in your situation before. If you find a skein that is a little too dark to match, you can try rinsing some of the dye out. This worked for me once.; March 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Anonymous said...: Hate when you run out of a thread. Hope you can get some other areas stitched - it's looking good!; March 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
mbroider said...: I love these Flip Its... They are in my stash, and some day i will pick them for my WIP!!

Hope you will get those threads soon.; March 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM