Side boxes

 have started the side boxes.  Panache creates the box exterior and the interior is filled in with Splendor.  There will also be ribbon added and beads but that will be tomorrow!

Offsetting Byzantines

I finished the second set of Byzantine to offset and balance the square.  Here I did the white paper behind so you can see the stitches better....off to start the next areas!

Byzantine

I finished the padded Triangles and have started on the Byzantine stitches with Splendor and Panache.  This part is a lot easier on the fingers!

Padded Triangles

This series of padded satin stitch triangles is being worked with Kreinik ribbon 061 which is a red/black combo.  Pulling the 1/8 ribbon is a bit thick and these are heavy in comparison to the rest of the stitches.

Stash enhancing

I was in Connecticut on the weekend for a birthday party and the Enriched Stitch is just a tad off the interstate on the way up the coast.  I had a list-of course!- and wanted to pick up black, gray, white for upcoming projects.  I walked away with a nice bag!  I also got to see the Trick or Treat that Vicky DeAngelis will be teaching there!  How cute!  The shop has a fabulous selection of threads, canvas and beads.  The Kathy Schenkel trunk show was in but I resisted--just barely!  The gals are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable!  I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area!  http://enrichedstitch.com/

Overall size

I finished the bottom Cashmere stitches in Splendor so you can see the overall size--about 5.25 square.  I also started the next pattern using 1/8 Kreinik ribbon.

All of the boxes

I finished all of the Smyrna and Rhodes stitch boxes using the Elegance.  I put a piece of white paper behind the piece and now you can tell the difference in the fibers too!