Over the summer I worked on some old stitching projects. I finished two of them, an Erhman Tapestry Project called Fireworks was the first one. I purchased this kit in 1989 and have worked on it a couple of times since then. This time I was determined to finish it. I love the vibrant colors and the abstract pattern. I am going to have to block it because I worked most of it in hand while on vacation. I think it will make a great looking pillow or if it is the right size a great cover for my antique footstool.
I also finished a Vanessa Ann Porcelain Doll. It is a Christmas pattern that I started when I was pregnant with my daughter in 1994. She is not impressed with the finish, but I am. She reminds me of the porcelain doll that I had as a child. It had belonged to my mother and had a wardrobe of clothing that her grandmother made for it. The clothes were all hand sewn and elaborate in their details. Even more magical because they were made by a woman who did not like to sew.
