A New Start

Yes, I’m fully aware that I’ve not yet completed my WIP Killer Challenge, but I started a new project. Today is the first day of the Hannah Beeby 1816 SAL that I signed up for several weeks ago. This was one of my planned exceptions for my WIP Killer Challenge. I’ve been so looking forward to actually starting this piece that I got up a little bit early today so I could start on it this morning.

Ok, so I realize it’s not much, but it’s a start. I’m pretty sure I’ve already mentioned my fabric & fiber choice, but if not, I’m stitching this over 2 on 36-count Tundra from Lakeside Linen. I’m using 1 strand of Snoqualmie Falls overdyed cotton from Needle Necessities. I still don’t think I’m capturing the color of the fabric that well in my photos. According to the Lakeside Linen site, the approximate DMC equivalent for it is 3024.

I did manage to get in some good stitching time over the weekend as well. I put in more time on my Dazzle canvas project. I’m really loving how this piece is coming together. Since it’s nice size square when finished, I plan to use this as a topper for a wooden box. Here’s my latest progress pic for it:

You KNOW I have to give a March Madness update, too. My beloved Vols pulled out the win over Butler in overtime. It was a real nail-biter, but we did it! The East region is pretty much going as one would expect. The 1-4 seeds are all through to the Sweet Sixteen. So, now it’s on to Charlotte where we’ll face off against Louisville. If we can win that game, then we’ll face off in the Elite Eight against the winner of the North Carolina - Washington State game to see who will be off to the Final Four to represent the East region.

I’m doing pretty well in my bracket pool, too. In my most successful bracket (I submitted 3), I’ve correctly picked 35 of 48 games thus far. I’m in 2nd place so far. I’m actually trying to defend my title since I won last year.

In closing, here is Sunday’s WW stats:

Total Points: 31.5
Exercise: 45 minutes stationary bike - 3 APs
Weekly Points balance: 35
Water: 16 oz
Days OP: 21

Until next time …

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