November Update

As promised I'm back with a WIP update and I've got a couple Fully Finished Objects so I'll start with those....

You may remember this little gem from last November. I attempted to lace it myself, got something on it, got frustrated and put it to the side for "a while".   I just got it back from the framers on Saturday.  They did an amazing job:

Next up is my snow lady.  She makes me very happy!

Designer Aury TM

Moving right along I'll show you two of my current WIP's.  I use that term loosely for my first piece, Afternoon in Paris by Country Cottage Needleworks'.  Technically its in time out while  I feverishly work on my other piece, but a WIP is a WIP is a WIP right?

Next up is Hummingbird Retreat by Stoney Creek which I hope to gift to my mom for her birthday this Friday.  I have a LOT of confetti stitches and a little BS to go yet.  So hoping for LOTS of stitching time!

I must apologize for the state of my photos.  I have a newer camera and it is so detailed that it makes my Aida look distorted.  I assure you my fabric holes are NOT that prominent on my pieces.  Until next time, Happy Stitching = ) Pam!

Happy Novermber...Say What?

My how time flies!  I did not fall off the face of the earth, just the blogging side of it.  I do apologize to anyone who may still check in from time to time.  I may not have been updating you, but I have been stitching.  Lizzy*Kate Christmas Rules is FINISHED, as well as Finished 3 new starts and 3 UFO's!  I'm a happy girl.  I also have 2 WIP's and my annual ornaments on the go.  I'll do another post soon for those!  I wont bore you with words today.  I'll just fill the blog with Photos, in the meantime...Happy Stitching everybody =). 

Completed and unwashed

UFO #1 For my tree

Last time you saw this was 2011...seriously?  It needed a bit of BS and the charms!

UFO #2 FFO 

This sweet little door hanger was made especially for my brand new great niece.  I now have three--yikes!

New Start #1 FFO Door Hanger

I absolutely fell in love with this gal when I saw her.  Had my LNS grab the chart when she was at the market this spring!  She is currently at the framers!  (don't know what's going on with my photos...the fabric is a beautiful hand dyed blue--looks grey here)

New Start #2 Finished Snow Lady designed by AuryTM!

Last but not least I participated in an ornament exchange with one of the online groups I'm part of.  This one is going out in the mail on Friday. Design can be found in 2015 JCS Ornament Magazine.  Wish you could see the seed beads better--o so pretty!

New Start #3 FFO Ornament

1st TUSAL of 2015

I'm so glad that Daffycat is once again hosting her Totally Useless Stitch Along this year (Link here).  Each new moon, I'll update a photo Old Ratty Threads as another way to show how much stitching I have accomplished.  Here's where I am as of Jan 1
 

 and Today

Jan 20:  



I've also been busy stitching on L*K Christmas Rules.  Still waiting on "the boy" to fill in that "R".  Don't be too hard on him, I haven't put it down long enough for him to get his hands on it : D.  

I also had a time on a work break to pick up this little guy.  Can't believe I started it in Jan 2012?   Here is where I was when I picked it up:



Here's where I am now. Cant find one of my DMC's or I would have gotten further along:

Well that's it for now my readers.  Happy stitching!  =)Pam

Update on Christmas Rules

I have an update! I had hoped to be further along, but I experienced the worst Migraine I've had in many years on my day off so was not able to stitch @ all that day.  You'll notice the "R" is not filled in yet...because my 14 year old son has asked to stitch that part : D. Makes a momma's heart happy.  
 

Jan 9 2015

Our area has experience extremely cold temps for the last couple of days.  We woke up to 11 degrees yesterday and schools were even delayed.  It's a little warmer today and set to be in high 40's this afternoon!  Thank goodness no moisture was in the air.  We are just not prepared for that here!
 That's all I have for now.  Hope you're all warm and healthy on this cold Friday.  Happy Stitching!  =)Pam

HAPPY 2015!

It's a new day, its a new year!  I hope you've all had a splendid holiday season.  I was super busy, but am back with the stitchy bug in tow.  I left you hanging a bit back in Nov. so without further delay, here is my completed wedding sampler: 

a bit wrinkly, but you get the gist!

 The wedding was beautiful. The weather was warmer than expected & for that we were pleased! We're taking it to the framers tomorrow, as I'm letting the bride choose her framing.

Back to that bug I alluded to earlier.  (drum roll please)   I have a new start!  Patterns were purchased in 2012 and correct size fabric in 2013.  I am please as punch to begin this.  Of course my goal is to have it framed and hanging on my wall Dec 2015. 

Yep, a BAP(for me anyway) Christmas Rules by Lizzy Kate

 I was able to work on it yesterday and here's where I am so far....

 1/2/15

That's it for now, my readers.  I'll update when I can.  Happy stitching everybody!  =) Pam

3 Years

Yes!  After 3 years I'm still a blogger, not a very consistent one, but a blogger nonetheless!  Bells are stitched. Now I have to add the names and date. 

That's all I've got for now.  Gonna keep it short & sweet.  Happy Stitching friends!  :D  Pam

I'm still here...

Put my stitching aside for a while, but I've caught the bug again! Yea!  Couple of quick updates, so I can get back to it. 

1) My niece moved her wedding date from May 2015 to Nov 2014 here's her gift I'm stitching...

 My blogaversary is Wednesday, so maybe I'll have an update on the bells by then.

2)  I'm preparing for my annual Handmade Ornament Swap on Dec 13th and so far I've almost stitched 2 of 7 needed.  Still have to put them together once stitched.  G O T   T O   G E T    B U S Y!!!

 

Until next time.  Happy Stitching!  Pam :D