Another ornament finish!

Here is another finish from the Just Crossstich Ornament special from 2015

Ornament - Gracewood studios - leftover linen and DMC

Happy stitching everyone!

2 ornie finishes!

I was able to complete 1 ornaments from the Just Cross Stitch ornament special issue for 2015. you can see it below:

Ornie #6 - Just Cross Stitch - Scrap floss and Linen

Now back to my work trip! Happy stitching everyone!

Finally a Finish! or Two!

I finally had some solid stitching time recently and had a finish...or two...or three! First, I finished a small Christmas ornament from the Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue.

"Let it Snow" ornament - scrap Linen & Floss

I also finished an infinity scarf using some Knit Picks Galileo yarn I got for my birthday over a year ago. I made the pattern up as I went but really love how it turned out.

Infinity Scarf - Knit Picks Galileo yarn - Size 7 needles

Finally, the BIG finish. I completed the Christmas Stocking I had been working on for a friend. It was the partner for the one I finished earlier this year.

I really love this design and it was a rather large finish for me (150W x 224H). I am now working on more Christmas ornaments. Hopefully I can finish 5 or 6 more this month.

Happy Stitching!

SFS 2015B Check-in - September

It's that time of year again for Stitch from my Stash - Part B Check-in:

Month: September
Carryover from August: $60.00
Budget: $25.00
Spent: $0.00
Earned: $0.00
Carryover to October: $85.00

The only purchase I made this month was to buy another leather thimble for my fingers. I spent time on three main projects this month:
1.) The stocking for a friend
2.) The cowl for myself
3.) The back stitching on some ornaments stiched on plastic.

The impromptu work trips are causing some issues with time but I am trying to find projects that I can travel with on planes.

I will have a check-in on things in the next day or two.

Happy stitching everyone!

So More Progress!

Just wanted to drop a quick note to show progress on the other stocking and cowl I have been working on.

Cowl - Galileo yarn by Knitpicks- pattern is my design

Stocking

The goal is to have both completed soon but I am really getting the hankering to start something new too. :(

Happy stitching everyone!

Progress!

Well...I had hoped to have more to show but with three impromptu work trips back to back, I am just glad I took pics.

First, the Batik Bricks quilt is complete.

I love the full backing I splurged for at the long armer as well has how great the square quilting pattern plays off the bricks top.

I also have been working on another stocking.

This picture was from about 10 days ago so I will take another pic after this weekend to show progress.

the plans for this weekend are the work on the stocking!

Happy stitching!

Monthly Goals: September 2015

My goals for the MOnth of August were as follows -

August 2015 Goals:
1.) Craft from my stash - COMPLETE
2.) Finish 2 other dish rags - COMPLETE - pics to come when I get my camera situation figured out.
3.) complete baby quilt for my best friend - COMPLETE and sent to her

4.) Complete knitting baby blanket for her baby as well - FAIL - didn't even start. I had an impromptu work trip that came up in the middle of the week that
5.) Finish 4 full pages of "one Nation" - completed 3.5, then I got bored in the stars section so I moved onto a new project.

September 2015 Goals:
1.) Blog more
2.) Start my craft inventory
3.) Complete my new project
4.) Complete the binding on the Batik Bricks quilt and give to my cousin
5.) Work on "99"
6.) Finish at least 4 Christmas Ornaments.


I also hemmed some curtains for my mom.

Now I am actually off of work today through Monday (which is a holiday for most companies in teh US) so this will be a Big week for crafting for me.

Happy stitching everyone!