Sunday, January 28, 2018

985 and 37

That is how many stitches and rows I have left.
There are 985 stitches left to stitch on Baker Beach. Yes, I counted.
I have put in a few long sessions recently and made significant progress.

 I've included a close-up of what is left as I just finished stitching a white that is hard to see in the larger view.
A little blue and a bunch of sand is all that is left. I am really motivated to spend more time with it now. Of course, my university course starts up again this week, so I will have less time. Yet, I am only teaching one course this semester  and it is staying lighter later each day so maybe I can get some stitching in on my off late afternoons. 
I also have less than half of the rows left to complete on my cowl.....37 to be exact.
I had to un-knit a row recently when I just couldn't fix a mistake, but I am back on track now. 
Here is a close-up of the lacy pattern. I think you will be able to see it better once it is off the needles and blocked.
I have been spending some time sitting at my computer in my daughter's old room working at her desk. Lately, including now as I write, I have had this view of my neighbor's roof.
I believe this squirrel is building a nest under their solar panels.

 I watch him travel along my fence, up a tree, onto the electric wires and then on the roof. He/she sits on the peak and eats or preens. 
Sometimes he/she has some twigs or grass in its mouth. I really have to go over to my neighbor and tell them about their furry friend...er...foe?

I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. I will try to get closer to the finish with Baker Beach. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. 

Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

  1. So close the finish is nigh. A great shot of the squirrel, I wonder if they cause much damage.

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  2. Your almost there ,well done on your lovely stitching.
    The squirrel can chews the wires and then a fire can break out , I know someone this happen too.
    I think it would be a good idea to let them know.
    Have a lovely Sunday.

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  3. So close to the finish line on both projects! We have lots of squirrels and chipmunks in our yard. They are so cute but can be destructive!

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  4. I really do not care for squirrels they are all over the place here, I feel like we have dozens of them, they run across roof, they destroy the bird feeders, just don't care for them!
    Love your stitchery!

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  5. Woohoo! You can 'smell' the finish to Baker Beach!

    Squirrels are such cuties, but oh so mischievous!

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  6. So close to a finish, I'm going to miss watching your progress on Baker Beach :-)

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  7. You are so close to the finish line for this project. It is turning out beautifully.

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  8. Hi Cathie: I hope you get to your neighbor soon, that little creature is close to having a baby if they are building a nest now, they will have to find a new place to live and start all over.
    Baker Beach is a beautiful design, I see you are so close to the finish, I bet you are excited.


    Blessings
    Catherine

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  9. It has been so fun to watch this one progress over time and so exciting to be so close to a finish!

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  10. So close now...have you already decide what will come next?
    Pretty cowl.
    I love nature and your pictures from the squirrel are precious.

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  11. You are so close to the finish line with this beautiful piece! You'll be done in no time.

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  12. You are so close now. It has been such a great journey.

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  13. Keep up your progress to the finish line. When I see an end in sight to a project, It is a lovely piece.

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