IHSW Start for December 2023

 Life is always crazy this time of year, but I wanted to try to post my before photos for the weekend. 

I'm stitching with some friends tonight on Zoom and several of us are working on this sampler by Tricia Nyuen:

I've been making some progress on my HAED by trying to stitch a single thread a day. I don't manage every day, but I figure every stitch counts:

And I managed to get the big center motif done on Susan:

The local Embroidery Guild of America is holding it's Holiday Party on Saturday. I will take something to stitch, but I doubt I will get much done.

TUSAL

 It is the New Moon so time for the Totally Useless Stitch a long. Just post a photo of your orts.

 I am making progress on Susan:

The colors make me happy.

Counting is Important

 Well, I think I am ready for the Zoom with my friends tonight.

We will see if I can get the blue section stitched.

17th Century Whitework Sampler

 I have a love/hate relationship with this piece. I love the colors. I love the thread-which is  Soie Gobelins:

I think it is stitching the piece while talking to friends on the 45 count fabric. I may have to do this in the morning when all is quiet.

Color is Calling Me

 I tell myself I should work on Christmas projects, but I keep pulling Susan out from the basement:

The bouquet is lovely and makes me happy. Doubt I will finish the center this month, but there is always a chance!

My Heaven and Earth Project

 I decided I needed to pull my piece out and give it some attention. I don't think 500 stitches is a lot per month, but I couldn't manage it this year. Take it to 400 for 2024?

I haven't posted a photo of it in a bit so here is a picture from February :

And here is where I am now:

I got something done on it this year!

It's December!

 I can't believe it is the last month of 2023. It has been a busy, crazy year.

Here is my calendar for November:

I'm thinking about doing WIPGO in 2024. I need to make it work for me so I am not quite sure how I will set up my board and what goals I will set. Here are my projects so far:(These are photos to show what I am working on, not necessarily where I am on the project)

Susan Schlitcher 1845:

 Earth Spiral-Terri Bay

Harmony of Nature Casket-Thistle Threads

17th Century Whitework Sampler

Dawn to Dusk-Textured Treasures

Pour ta Fete-Lindsay Lane Designs

Modern Folk Embroidery 2024 SAL

Sampler Book-Erica Michaels

Reptiles-HAED