End of October 2026

 I thought I should share my progress on my WIPs for the end of the month.

I've been working on ornaments which I will share after I give them away.

But in no particular order:

Alice Ellen Usher by Sassafras Samplers : I hope to get the row done before November 1.

MH 1656-HATS

I need to fill the motifs with satin stitches or double running stitch. But I think I will move to the next section and see if I can get it done.

Tilos Primrose by Avlea Folk embroidery 

Not a ton of progress but I have stitched on it.

Phoenix Band Sampler -Northern Expressions Needlework 

I'm a little further along but forgot to take a picture.

I started Red Rocks, Bright Sun by Wendy Moore 

And a finish! Elizebth Goldsmith Pin keep by Fox and Rabbit. It was an exclusive for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild 

A Little Bit

 

I left the red thread so I can put the beads.

Phoenix Band Sampler

 I just want to share my progress on this piece:

I'm hoping it will go faster, but we'll see!

Phoenix Band Sampler

This is one of my MAGIC projects for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild. I'm supposed to have it done before the end of December.

Start point:

I thought I was done:

But I had a little more time.

Ugh!

 One thread off. I think I have to remove all the red thread from this section. It will make too many issues later 

Sigh.

Phoenix Band Sampler

 This is one of my MAGIC projects for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild. MAGIC stands for My Annual Good Intentions Contract.

I do believe this is half way. Those flames are no joke...

Bargello

 Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework 

Moving Forward

 Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework 

Next step is the bargello section.

Love the Colors

 

But each flame takes a while.

Flames!

 Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework 

Another Band Done

 This band on the Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework took 5 stitching days. This piece is gorgeous and I want to start the next band...

IHSW March 2026

 Well, it's the weekend we're supposed to hermit and stitch. But it's tax time here so we shall see what stitching gets done.

Winter Sampler -Birds of a Feather 

Poppers by Kathy Rees 

Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework 

Harmony of Nature Casket -Thistle Threads 

A Band is Done

 

It still needs beads, but that will have to wait until I finish the rest of the sampler.

It's a Color Theme

 I'm working on three pieces that have similar colors.

Poppers:

Phoenix Band Sampler and a scissors case:

I love these colors!

IHSW February 2026

 I was able to get a little bit done on a few things:

Winter Sampler -Birds of a Feather.

Poppers by Kathy Rees 

And Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework:

It's IHSW!

This is the weekend to hermit and stitch.  Here are my projects for the weekend:

Phoenix Band Sampler:

Winter Sampler:

Poppers:

Tudor Rose Sampler Guild -MAGIC

 My Annual Good Intentions Contract (MAGIC)- is the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild's yearly challenge. Here's my list:

Christian Henry by Sassafras Samplers:

Harmony of Nature Casket -Thistle Threads 

Phoenix Band Sampler - Northern Expressions Needlework 

My Beloved - MH 1656 Hands Across the Sea 

Rise Above the Waters - Jackie du Plessis 

Phoenix Band Sampler

 I pulled this sampler to get a little bit more done.

WIPocalypse for August

 Well, I am trying to keep up with my stitching projects.

First-the Phoenix Band Sampler by Northern Expressions Needlework:

 Pour Ta Fete:

Limonera Pear:

Harmony of Nature Casket:

 And  a little family of Hedgehogs:

 

 

Band 2 is Complete

 

Except I need to add beads.