Miles and Miles of Background

When I first started this piece with Gay Ann in the Shining Needle Society classroom, Gay Ann mentioned the background and how there was a lot to do.  I now understand what she was talking about.  I try to stitch a little background and a little on the cuffs.  I may have to start on the dress just to add some interest.

Another Quarter Done

The Christmas decorations are down in my house even if they are still up on my blog!  (Will fix that next week.)  I brought Ghost Dancer out and finished another quarter.  This section has been difficult for me to count.  Hopefully I will be able to get more done this week. 
My mom's quilt should be back soon from the quilter.  I need to get the binding cut so I can get that project done.  She has been asking about it...

A Finish and a Squirrel

Merrily,Merrily

Squirrelly

Because of Christmas decorations, I have not been able to stitch on anything big.  I think that is why Merrily, Merrily got finished.  I started this little Mill Hill bead kit of a squirrel when I needed something a little mindless to stitch.
I have been peeking at blogs, but I am not always able to leave a comment.  Hopefully that bug will get fixed and I will post notes again soon.  I am being enticed by a sampler which I really don't need.
 Decided against doing the Crazy January Challenge 2014.  I got a bit done on my list, but not nearly as many as I wanted.  I think I will be changing my rotations this year.  The plan is to work on Elizabeth I, Ghost Dancer, a Mill Hill kit and maybe something else.  I have so many large projects that need to be finished, but it drives me crazy if too many are upstairs.  I am hoping that by working a little on projects that have a due date (Ghost Dancer), and giving myself to have a floating project (the something else on my list), I will get more done. We shall see.

Elizabeth's Hair

It is nice to see Elizabeth with hair.  I got tired of her being bald. Now I am working her cuffs and the background.  Her curls are a bit tight, but I like them.  I look forward to working on the dress.

Merrily, Merrily Finished

I finished Merrily, Merrily Christmas night.  I need to finish the ornament which I hope to do before the end of the year.  Great piece.  Now I wish I had ordered the other piece from Shining Needle Society when I had the chance.   Maybe next year...

Over One

My Christmas decorations are up and I am having a hard time working on Ghost Dancer.  So out came Merrily! Merrily!  I love this piece and wonder why I put it down.  I just need  to find better place to stitch as the over one is a little difficult without my Ott light.  Guess I will have to unplug something else....

Bad Hair Day

I think Elizabeth may need to see a stylist.  Those curls seem a little tight to me.  I guess I am used to making my French Knots neatly.  I will work on the other side and then decide if the right side needs to come out.