I Was Wrong

I finished another project!  After stitching for 3 days straight I finished my Mill Hill bead kit "Witch Way".  Now I'm passing it on to my mommy to turn it into a pillow ornament.  I'll let her have the fun of "finishing" it.  I'm just excited I got another project in before the new year.  I'm on a roll...

Probably my Last Finish of the Year

I finished what will probably be my last finish for the year today.  I made a cat memorial for Omkar.  It will be his Christmas present.  Yes, I finished his Christmas present on Christmas day.  The button I needed was backordered so I just got the supplies in to make it on Monday.  Fortunately it is a cute pattern, but not a difficult one so I was able to complete it in a few days.  I knew it was not going to be framed for Christmas no matter what so I was always planning on giving it to him, letting him pet it for a few days, then taking it back.  Here it is:

Fish City

I finished my 10-hour rotation on Fish City.  Of course, it's all background work so the progress isn't as obvious to me.  But, I'm glad I pulled it out to work on finally. 

before

after

My theme for November was supposed to be "NO Xs".  I had intended to make my Around the World in 80 stitches my focus piece because there is not much cross stitch on it.  It focuses on different needlework stitches around the world.  However, I got a little distracted.  When I was at the Houston Quilt Show, I bought a bunch (and I do mean a bunch) of Mill Hill kits from Silver Needle.  I began working on a witch and got totally engrossed.  I've gotten quite a bit done.  Fortunately the theme in December is "Do What you Will in December".  So I can keep working on my cute little witch.  Yay!

Sweet Moon Progress

I finished my 10-hr rotation on my companion piece to sweet moon.  The colors are the same and I wanted the companion to match the theme.  Since they are sisters, I wanted their pieces to show their relationship, but also how different they are from each other.

Next up in my rotation is...drumroll please...Fish City!!!!



I am also posting a picture of the pattern I'm working on for my October theme.  I'll post my progress in November, but at least you'll see my new start. I'm really excited at how fast it is stitching up.



Christmas Tree Sampler Progress

I finished my 10 hour rotation on my Christmas Tree Sampler.  I finished the detail on my tree and stitched a few more bands on the sampler.  I'm not happy with the ribbon embroidery roses, though.  I might see if Momma can fix them.


Christmas Tree Sampler

I've also joined the Theme-a-licious Challenge sponsored by another blogger.  September was easy--the theme was Supersize September.  I was supposed to make a large project my focus piece.  So I just kept working on my Passione Ricamo SAL. 

before

after

Octobers theme is Overlooked October.  I am supposed to start a new project from a designer I am unfamiliar with.  So I chose to begin Noah and Friends by Jenny Barton.  It's a really cute little Noah's Ark project.  I don't have enough stitched for you to see what it looks like, so I'll post a project picture later.

Nutcracker Needlepoint Progress

I had to drop Bobtail off at the vet today.  He needed to be checked for a urinary tract infection.  I hate dropping him off at the vet and spent my day worrying about him.  Daddy came by and kept me company for a while, but I spent the rest of the time stitching so I wouldn't obsess about my poor baby being poked and prodded.  I worked on my Nutcracker Needlepoint project.  I'm almost completely finished his head!

only as far as the hat here

all the way to the mustache here

 

I've also been working on my Passione Ricamo fairy lately.  That's a good thing because I just signed up for Laura's new SAL called "Under the Moonlight".  That one starts November 3.  We'll ignore the fact that I haven't even begun her 2nd one "Into the Deep."  I'm just a tad behind on my SALs.

Another Creative Tug on My Time

Yup, that's what I needed.  Another way to spend my time.  I've decided to keep a cross stitch journal to record my daily stitching.  I've seen some journals around, but they are way too complicated.  Mine are short, sweet and to the point.  I've got two records going:  one of my daily stitching and one of my upcoming projects.  I list the project and how much left on my 10-hour rotation.  Then I add a little doodle.  Here's my easy cheesy journal design:

Upcoming Projects

My Daily Journal