Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Day 5 - Debbie's Challenge

Hello beautiful friends! As I promised I took photos of my box that I am storing my stash/kits for Debbie's Challenge sal. Makes it so easy to go to one place and pull what's next to stitch. Also once I finish stitching for the day I am placing everything right back in the box. This way I know where all the wips are.

 I purchased this box from Michael's. It was on sale half off. This was before Christmas. The lid is attached to the box and has a magnetic closer. The box is very large - nice!

 Nice to keep the Pink tin inside so when I go look for it it shouldn't become a major hunt - LOL!!!
I got the Frozen tin (with a handle that I love) from my sister for Christmas. I know she got it at Target. I love it because I've been using it on days I'm stitching a small kit/with hoop and it fits right inside. Then I bring back to the box and empty the contents and pick a different another new start.

 BBD - English Garden, A Sewing Bag Kit  
30ct French Vanilla by R & R Reproductions, Threads are all Gentle Art 

When I got out the kit this morning I always fully read the instructions and have a look at the finished size of the design. I was so surprised to learn the finished size on this is 7x7inches. Larger than what I expected.
I got to use my QSnap hoop for this project because of the larger linen piece. 

The linen is so pretty. Very creamy & has some subtle staining. This is today's progress.
I know from the photo is looks like I'm off but its not. Just the way it was placed in my QSnap hoop.
Thank you for your visit. With my love and appreciation - Annette


20 comments:

Brigitte said...

This box that you use for the challenge pieces is looking great, and what a treat to get it for half the price.
English Garden is such a lovely project and you made a good start on it.

Marilyn said...

It's fun to watch each day what you pick.
What a great idea to keep it all organized.
Those boxes are so pretty.
Marilyn

Lulu said...

I have a similar box that I got for a Christmas present filled with threads :).

Annie said...

Bet the box designer had no idea it would be used for your x-stitch projects! It's just perfect for that.

Beautiful BBD piece and I'm drooling over that pretty linen!

Preeti said...

Your box is so lovely :)

Tricia T said...

Love your box, Annette! I have one like that for my HAEDs and it is SO nice to have everything in one (pretty!) place. I really like the colors on the BBD piece!

Vickie said...

A great way to be organized!
Love the new start also.

Ruth said...

I love the box and the lunch box... well, the lunch box is brilliant! Congrats on your stitching progress.

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Beautiful box--makes you want to stitch just so you can revisit the box

Linda said...

Love your Christmas box Annette. They had those at JoAnn's but I didn't get any. Great new start.

Linda

Pamela said...

The Christmas box is beautiful and looks like it will work great with all your projects! I so need to get my stash organized.
Pam

Loretta said...

I love your box! It is beautiful.

Great start on your Day 5 project!!!

Kaisievic said...

I love that Christmas box and a bargain to boot - you can't go wrong. I am using a very large plastic tub for my 60 new starts, it is really good to know that they are all sitting in one spot!
Lovely new start, too, Annette.

Margaret said...

Another beautiful start. I love BBD! That is a wonderful box to keep all your projects in. Is it like really huge? Isn't the Whitman's tin big in itself? Or is it a small tin? Anyway, I love that box!

Barb said...

What a great box and a lovely start!

Andrea said...

Love the Christmas box. Perfect for all of your WIPS to keep them together. A great new start too.

Ellen said...

What a great idea to have one special box for your challenge projects.

Sheryl said...

A beautiful box and good idea to store the challenge designs there all together. Pretty start.

Deb said...

Love those type of boxes! Have 2 myself.
Lovely start!

Shebafudge said...

Great stitching and a lovely box.