WIP Drawn Thread Sampler

First, thank you Pamela for the idea for making my blocks into a quilt. I think my library has a log cabin book which talks about making wonky blocks...It might help too. Please remember, I really don't sew or quilt much so things lining up is a bit of a challenge for me.

Speaking of things lining up, I made a mistake counting a row of my sampler:

 It is hard to see in the above photo, but can you see it below?

I decided not to rip the row out. Why? I noticed that some of the threads I wrapped were thin and I am afraid of breaking them. Yes, I could repair it, but I don't think it is worth the effort. I think I can get a mat to cover the mistake.
What about you? Would you rip it out or leave it?

Something New, Sort Of

I did all I plan to do on the pilot class. I should be working on crazy quilt postcards or a sample for the workshop I am leading in November, BUT I DID NOT FEEL LIKE IT!!!
Sorry about the yelling, but I am feeling frustrated that I still cannot drive because of the ankle surgery. So I pulled something easy that requires not too much thinking and is easy to carry around.
It is one of my "starts" from January:

I am a little sad as it is missing one color of thread. If I have it in the basement, I won't bother to contact Mill Hill. I know they will send it if I ask, but they are fairly generous on beads and threads normally.

Totally Frustrated!

I knew I was running low on one of the blues so I finally ordered it from my LNS. I now know I will be short on two other blues. What a pain! Thank goodness I have a new pilot class to keep me busy.

Progress Report

I did some math and if I did it correctly, I need to do 120 stitches for 360 days to finish this piece.

  Not happening!




 Above is where I left off last time and to the left is where I am today. I really need to do some back stitching!





I was talked into(quite easily, I may add) another pilot class. I hope it arrives soon as it has a quick turn around time. I also need to start another 2020 block. Tomorrow?

My Stitching Spot

Normally I like to sit in a chair with my stand and stitch with both hands, but my foot has changed that. I have to keep my foot up and I cannot figure out how to get my stand in the correct position.
But I am stitching!

 I find this is fairly easy to work on and I can keep my foot elevated.

Circles- Done or Not Done?

My friend gave me this fabric to play with ages ago. Here is what it looked like in January:

 I have been stitching the circle shapes in different shades of pink.
Here it is today:

It is perfect for stitching while my foot is elevated. But now I need to decide: should I add more stitching? Hand it back to  my friend to see if she has some ideas? She is out of town for a few weeks, so I will move to another project until she returns.

Ready for Beading

I have been stitching although I know I better not do anything too complicated as I am still on pain medicine. Great for pain but bad for counting!

This piece is ready for beads. Now I have to remember where I put the last three from this series so my daughter can find it in the basement.

Smalls SAL-2 Finishes

Well, I couldn't find the frame for this, but it is done.

And I got this done over the last few days! It needs a few beads, but I am counting it done. My daughter does like it. I need to get it finished into a small pillow.

This is a SAL set up by Heather over at   Stitching Lotus
Now back to elevating my foot!

A New Project-Kind of

I have been tired of stitching on large projects that require lots of colors, so I started this one from my Crazy List:

I changed the colors of the stripes as I didn't like the green that was included on the kit. I showed it to my daughter as she said she wanted me to stitch it for her and she looked less than thrilled. It could have been that she was nervous about her upcoming trip, but I have a feeling she doesn't like it any more. I may have to find this kitty a new home...Or maybe I could use it in the 2020 project. Just a thought.

A Little Mill Hill Progress

 This is where I left off last month on Benjamin:

And now he is getting his lamb! I realized I only have 3 more of these kits and then I can hang them this year! So they are in my pile to do while recuperating from surgery.

First Christmas Stocking Angel

 The above is where I left off about a month ago. And here is where I am today.

Not much and it won't be done this year, but at least it is getting a little attention each month.
But if you want to see a lovely Christmas stocking progress, check out Cross Stitching Librarian
She is fast!

Nativity Progress

 This is how I left Benjamin at the end of February and below is what he looks like now. I can see progress!

February Small SAL

I finished Fishing Vest and sent it as part of a birthday card to my dad. He said he liked it...
I have joined the Small SAL over at Stitching Lotus
It really encourages me to get a small project done every month.

Working on Spirit Background

This is taking me more time than I thought.It is relaxing but I am ready to get my border in.
Tomorrow is time for Small SAL. Will I have a finish?

WIP Wednesday

First, a finish!

I was so close that I had to finish this. I do need to figure out what to put in the center, but I am not sure yet. It is stitched though!

I try to get 100 to 200 stitches a week on this piece. I think it is coming along.
I really need to put a needle to my HAED and my Christmas stocking...Also Spirit of Jean, Drawn Thread Sampler...the list goes on and on.

Do You Count Your Stitches?

I have decided that I need to get a few cross stitch projects moving forward. This is what Benjamin looked like when I picked it up on Sunday:

Here is what it looks like today:

I figure if I do at least 100 stitches a week, I am more likely to get it done this year.
So, do you count your stitches?

Day 31-Stash Diet

First, I need to figure out how I am going to keep track of my finishes for my diet. I am such a scatter-brain that I doubt I will remember everything from month to month.
I did get Luke finished which made me happy.

This is a crazy quilt card I made for a friend. The block was started in 2015( I think) and I found the pin at Charming Charley's in the clearance. The back broke off so I had to sew it onto the square. It already had some seam treatments so it was a quick finish.
And I did get Star Pumpkin finished, but you saw that already.
 This is the stash I purchased this month along with $10 worth of DMC to work on 1st Christmas Stocking. (In my defense, I ordered them in December before I realized I needed to go on a diet!)

 So I started with $225. -$65 for stash buying. + $1 for stable weight,+ $3 for art pages + $5 for card going out +$12 for the 2 Mill Hill kits.
I think I have $181 to start next month.  I am trying to resist a class from Kathy Rees called  Razzmatazz 
Gay Ann Rogers is having a sale in February too. So many temptations!

Day 30-Reptiles

This is one of my starts from last year. I haven't stitched on it for ages.

I pulled it upstairs to take this photo.
So how do I intend to make progress on this? I have joined Tammy over at A New Stitchy Start 2017  to see if that will encourage me to work on this piece.

Day 27-Star Pumpkin Small SAL 2017

I started this last year as one of my crazies.

I took some time and got it stitched. I think it will make a lovely card, but that can wait till the fall.

I am posting this as  my Small SAL 2017 that Stitching Lotus is hosting. I need to make sure I link up on her end.

Day 22-Seasons from Inspirations

This piece is my carrot. When I get DTS done,this will get started. Well, I may start it sooner if my friend gets her DTS done soon.

This was in Inspirations Magazine I think in Issue 87, but don't quote me on that! It is a fabulous magazine out of Australia and well worth the price of subscribing. We are losing so many needlework magazines that I would hate to see this one go.