... But before I post the Stitcher's Five... A very Happy Birthday to the trio of Suz, Annette and Terry...

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Yes, in addition to the Friday Five, I'll occasionally work in the Stitcher's Five (they are totally unrelated to each other, found in separate locations, and are published on different days).

1. What is your favourite theme to stitch (i.e. primitive, fantasy, samplers, etc)
The answer to that is easy: Fantasy, hands down. Dragons, dragons and more dragons. And griffins. Although I have to say that I've been veering slightly towards speciality stitch samplers because that's what I've got some sketchy designs for myself.

2. Has this always been your favourite theme (i.e as your tastes change)?
Yes, fantasy has stuck with me over these last few years, with samplers edging in slightly, but I doubt they'll ever overcome my love for dragons.

3. How many WIPs/UFOS do you have currently in this theme?
About 6, unless you count Noah's Ark by Teresa Wenztler as fantasy, in which case, it would be 7. I have 10 WIPs total at the moment. And I doubt I'll ever get much higher than that, but I do aim to get a bit lower... down to about 5 is the goal. I've got a ways to go, that's for darn sure. Especially because I want to finish something now and then work in another pattern for A that I promised her.

4. And how many finished?
Counting Mirabilia's Seaside Kingdom... 5. All TW's except that Mirabilia. Stretch, Tempest in a Teacup, Dragon Ride, and The Castle.

5. Name three favourite designs in your overall favourite theme.
Oh boy, this is a hard one....
Dracolair's Midnight Hunting
Teresa Wentzler's The Fortunate Traveller
Teresa Wentzler's The Storyteller

...although, I have to add that the other Dracolair dragons, and TW's other works - most especially 'The Castle' (shown here with my red conversion and full wing but a little more orange that it is in reality) rank right up there. Asking me to choose 3 within the Fantasy realm is almost impossible. But I do find it interesting to note that of the three I picked, two are current WIPs, and one is my very first model job...

...that reminds me... I still have to do the Q2 State of the Stitching Address. I'll try and work that in later in the week.