Just Stitching

Progress

2012-01-13T11:03:00.001-06:00

The weekend is upon us, and I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend with lots of stitching time!First, I do have a finish, but cannot show it because it is for an exchange--Tranquil Stitches Valentine Treat Bag exchange. I stitched the little piece that fits inside the treat bag this week, filled the little bag with Valentine treats, and popped in the mail yesterday. I will show it once it has been received and opened.After stitching the Valentine piece, I made a little progress last night on my January ornament--LHN's Under the Tree.

I forgot to mention last time that not only am I in a "stitch an ornament a month in 2012" SAL with some ladies at Tranquil Stitches, but I also joined 3 other blogging ladies in a "stitch an ornament a month in 2012" SAL--Meari, Pam, and Shelley. I figure I will need all the encouragement I can get!This weekend, I plan to spend my stitching time starting and working on one of the Love Quilts squares that I am signed up for. I guess that's it for this time. Thank you for visiting and for the kind comments!!

A New Start and Progress

2012-01-09T06:57:00.000-06:00

Not a lot of stitching going on last week. The twins headed back to college on Saturday afternoon, and after having them home for 3 weeks, I am adjusting back to empty nest status, so I will probably spend more of my free time stitching this week.I did get a start on my ornament for January.

It is LHN Under the Tree. I am stitching it on 30 WDW Straw linen using the DMC floss called for on the chart.I also gave my long time UFO now WIP(Seasonal Scenes Summer) a little attention. Here is a photo of where I was the last time I stitched on it.

And, here it is after some stitching this week.

I am stitching this on 14ct cream Aida using the called for DMC floss. I considered stitching this on evenweave or linen, but the Fall and Spring ones were stitched on the cream Aida. Way back when I stitched them, I did not know that I could stitch on anything but Aida. I bought the fabric for all 4 pieces when I bought the chart, and I want to frame and hang all 4 seasons together. So, I decided to stick with the Aida. I don't have a problem stitching on Aida(all the Love Quilts squares have to be stitched on Aida), but when I come to the 1/4 stitches I may think otherwise.That's it for this week. Thank you for visiting and the kind comments!

A New Year--Week 1

2012-01-02T14:29:00.005-06:00

The holidays are over, decorations are put away, house is back to normal, and I will miss the holidays until next year. I have enjoyed having DH home the past 2 weeks and getting to see my kids and adorable grandson more than usual, but a part of me is also ready for normal--minus this cold that visited me for the beginning of the new year!!

On the stitching front, 2011 was not too productive, but new year--new stitching goals!!

Let's see, for 2012, I would like to stitch a Christmas ornament a month(and finish them or convince my DD who sews and crafts beautifully that she would like to finish them for her dear mother) for my 2012 Christmas tree.

I would like to start and finish LHN Peach Tree Cottage that my younger DD has asked me to stitch for her(same DD who sews and crafts beautifully--maybe a deal can be struck).

I would like to stitch a few more Love Quilts squares than I did last year. I finished one New Year's Eve(more about that below), and signed up to stitch a square for a little boy who has requested a military theme for his quilt.

And, last--I have brought out from the depths of my stitching closet the piece that I bring out every year for a week or two. Seasonal Scenes Summer. As I have mentioned before, I stitched the Fall and Spring ones back in 2003 and 2004 when I returned to cross stitch after a long absence from stitching. Having twins and 2 other children plus homeschooling said children had put the brakes on my stitching for quite a few years(1991-2003). So Seasonal Scenes Summer is in my stitching basket once again--and I WILL FINISH IT THIS YEAR. I will then have Seasonal Scenes Winter to stitch and hopefully finish in less than 7 or 8 years. : )

Add in some exchanges at Tranquil Stitches and some pieces that might call my name, and that should keep me busy stitching.

I also have some blogging goals for the new year. I LOVE reading stitching blogs. I don't read a lot of blogs, but the ones I do read, I enjoy and look forward to their updates.

If I read a blog, I am going to do my best to leave a comment. I have never been a good commenter, and I would like to do better.

I also am going to try to update my little blog a little more often. I am going to say once a week...but I am not holding myself to that. : )

And, the finish for Love Quilts isThe little boy requested beach scenes with bright colors for his quilt.

Thank you for visiting!!

And The Winner Is......

2011-12-26T20:00:00.002-06:00

JULIE!!

Thank you to those who entered.

I hope to be back soon with some stitching photos.

Thank you for visiting!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-20T22:46:00.004-06:00

No stitching pictures to share, but I do have an extra copy of the JCS Ornament Preview Issue to gift to someone. If interested, just leave a comment, and a name will be drawn next week.

And, I would like to wish all who read this a Very Merry Christmas!

Thank you for visiting!

A Love Quilts Finish

2011-11-18T10:06:00.005-06:00

Well, it has been a while. : )

I finished this a while back for Laura B.'s Love Quilt.

I am now stitching a square for a little boy who wanted his quilt theme to be beach scenes. I am stitching a bright and colorful piece called Sun Fun.

Thank you for visiting!!

A Finish

2011-08-17T08:30:00.004-05:00

Good Morning! We are in full organizing, packing, and general chaos mode here as DS and DD prepare to move back to college on Friday.

So,not much stitching going on here, but I did kick a path to my stitching spot to finish up the Stockings Were Hung ornament.
This is one of the Night Before Christmas ornaments from a Leisure Arts book called Timeless Ornaments. I stitched it on a piece of cream evenweave using DMC floss.

I do plan to stitch the other ornaments of this set--one day!! : )

Thank you for visiting and Happy Stitching!

A UFO and A New Start

2011-08-01T09:07:00.001-05:00

It was hot here last week and is supposed to be hotter this week(over 100 degrees every day for at least the next 7), so I have been staying inside as much as possible and stitching as much as possible.

The new start is for another Any Child Love Quilt square.This little beginning is Precious Moments Princess. Both princesses and Precious Moments are very popular quilt choices for the little girls. As a side note, Love Quilts just opened 3 new quilts for sign-ups today. The 3 girls are sisters. Info seen here

Now for the UFO:This will be the Summer scene from Seasonal Scenes. It is not a very exciting shot since it is just the browns of the windowsill, but after stitching on it most of the past week, I should be finished with the brown and move on to the more colorful parts. : ) I had a tiny little start on this when I put it away in 2004!!

Here are links to see my finished Fall and Spring Seasonal Scenes pieces

Fall

Spring

Thank you for visiting and Happy Stitching!

A Finish And A WIP

2011-07-20T11:15:00.000-05:00

I finished stitching this Love Quilts Any Child square for a boy. In the past, I have stitched quite a few LQ squares for specific children, but this year I needed no deadlines, and Love Quilts always needs "things with engines" for boys. They also are always in need of pink & purple (Especially princesses,hearts & flowers and bug)squares for girls. I had to get a help Love Quilts plug in somewhere. : )

Also I have been stitching my ornament for the ornament SAL at Tranquil Stitches. It is from a Leisure Arts book called Timeless Ornaments. I should have it finished by the end of the month.

That's it for now. Thank you for visiting.

Once Again...

2011-07-06T11:46:00.001-05:00

Once again I am resurrecting my blog. : )

Below are my 2 finishes for the year, so far. Quaker Poinsettias and Quaker Bells by Veeandco. Both stitched on antique white Monaco using DMC floss.