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 Finish for Gifted Gorgeousness

I finally got this done!

I will frame it and give it to my mother in law for her birthday!

May Gifted Gorgeousness

It has been awhile since I posted my North Pole design. I am excited, because I have started on the beading. I try to work on it for a few minutes at least 5 times a week. It doesn't always happen, but it gives me a goal.
Jo is hosting Gifted Gorgeousness over on her blog.  If you want to see more projects from other stitchers, look here.

X is for all those little stitches...

 Most Mill Hill patterns have a little of the paper showing, but not this one!

I still have a bit to go on it, but hopefully it will be done next month.

Gifted Gorgeousness March- North Pole

 I left off with the above photo in February and here is where I ended...

I am working on all the leaves before I get to the white so I am guessing my progress will slow down. Although I do get to put the hat in soon!
Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching
is hosting this SAL. I don't think she has the links up yet or maybe I have the wrong day....

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.

February Gifted Gorgeousness

I love this SAL Serendipitous Stitching 
It gives me permission to stitch on gifts that I have received or that I want to give away! Perfect!
This is a gift to my baby sister. Yep, it finally got framed and shipped out. I hope she likes it.

 And here is North Pole last month:

 And now this month:

Some progress although I am going to run out of blues...When did Mill Hill start making kits only using 2 stands instead of 3 strands of floss?
Go to Jo's blog to see what others are stitching!

WIP Wednesday- Lots of Photos

Well, I will probably start more projects in 2017, but I am finished for right now. My fingers are itchy to get something done!
I have been working on various projects. First up is Drawn Thread Sampler. I am almost to the bottom with the padded work. Soon I will need to do the 4 sided stitches. And the squares that are at the bottom of the piece.

I have also worked on Spirit of Jean. It is much easier for me to stitch than the DTS.

 I stitch on North Pole in the evenings right before bed. Not much progress, but at least some stitching is getting done.

 Fishing Vest is coming along. I think I am close to beading.

And the last photo is my start on First Christmas Stocking. I need to rip it all out as I am stitching these the wrong direction. I started in the center and I am wondering if I should just start at the top or bottom. Sigh.

Day 15-North Pole and Gifted Gorgeousness 2017

This is my "start" for the day and my post for Gifted Gorgeousness. GG 2017 was the brainchild of Jo at Serendipitous Stitching to stitch all those wonderful gifts we have received over the years. My friend Tam gave this to me this year and I did some math-it is 73 x 73 stitches which means if I do 240 stitches a month, I can hang it for Christmas! So lets see if I have some progress by February.