I have to admit that I’ve only been stitching my chosen needleroll since about 10pm last night, but I’ve been stitching all day today, and managed to almost finish the entire thing … I’ve just hit the wall a bit now, so taking a break, and unsure whether I’ll get it finished tonight. I’m stitching Summer at the Ocean by Jeannette Douglas Designs - I’ve been itching to stitch this design ever since I first saw it about 12 months ago … and I can finally say I’ve reached that goal … well, “almost” reached that goal anyway!
I just have to do the over-one words (my favourite … NOT!), the rest of the ’ship’s wheels’ band, followed by all the beading. My favourite bands are the swirly ’shells’ (3rd band down), and the pinwheels - it’s been fun stitching something that’s not XS for a change ![]()

Tomorrow I’ll make a start on the Lavender Rose Sewing Case, as well as doing some work on Vash’s RR … and I need to get to the Post Office, as I haven’t cleared my mail for nearly two weeks now (we went out there on Saturday morning, but it turns out they’re not open on Saturdays anymore, and I’d left my PO Box key at home … what a blonde!!). I have a couple of things to get in the post tomorrow, so that’ll be something else we can tick off the to-do list for the week
(Update …) I decided to go back to my needleroll after a short break, and managed to put the final stitches into it tonight. I might even get around to actually “finishing” some soon … maybe
Anyway, here’s the final version of the stitching before being finished into an actual needleroll.

Summer at the Ocean
by Jeannette Douglas Designs
Stitched on 32ct Blue Ice hand-dyed linen by Country Stitch


















13 August, 2006 at 10:38 pm
Your needleroll is gorgeous Anne, congratulations
13 August, 2006 at 10:47 pm
the needleroll is really pretty, congrats on the finish.
13 August, 2006 at 11:20 pm
Very nice! I haven’t seen this design before, but it looks like it would be fun to stitch
14 August, 2006 at 6:28 am
It’s so pretty, I love the flosses. Congrats!
14 August, 2006 at 7:09 am
Love your needleroll, its so cool -a great choice. I’m a bit unpartial to the over 1 stitching too, hee hee. I almost finished my one last night - just a few beads to add and the charm which I’ll do later, and then will post a pic. have a great week, (and hope your tummy settles down soon too)
14 August, 2006 at 7:13 am
Very nice! I think that is a land speed record!
14 August, 2006 at 7:37 am
oooohhhh thats Lovely Anne!! It sounds like you had a great holiday
*smiles*
Andie
14 August, 2006 at 8:46 am
It’s lovely! You’re making great progress on it too.
14 August, 2006 at 10:50 am
You’ve been busy Anne! This is a very cute!
14 August, 2006 at 4:59 pm
The needleroll looks great Anne. Can’t wait to see it stitched up….
15 August, 2006 at 12:28 am
What a pretty needleroll. I love all the specialty stitches and the colors:) The dragon looks great too. Perfect match with all your trip pics!
15 August, 2006 at 1:53 am
Oooh your needleroll looks fantastic! I love Jeanntte’s stuff she really chanllenges you sometimes!
15 August, 2006 at 10:19 am
What a pretty needleroll! congrats on completing!
16 August, 2006 at 10:41 am
Great needleroll, with all of those different stitches. What fun!
17 August, 2006 at 5:04 am
Anne this needleroll is fantastic! I love it! It looks like a fun design to stitch.