Friday, May 22, 2015

May, Gifted Gorgeousness Update...

I know, I know...
I am a couple days late again, but I do have an interesting update to share, so I hope I'll be forgiven for being late. ;)

So, I have a special "Gifted Gorgeousness" Update...
Since Mother's Day was earlier this month, I received some lovely gifts, related to cross stitching and I wanted to share...
(The black bag, I won in a giveaway earlier this year and it is the perfect size for my supplies.)

I have an adorable new needle minder...
(This is the first needle minder I've ever had and I can't believe I waited so long...
...it is so much more convenient!)

(The needle minder was purchased from the shop A Needle runs Through It and this shop has so much awesome stuff; I had a hard time buying just one item.  I will definitely be back to do more shopping.)

I also got a wonderful needle case...
This works so much better, when I'm away from home and stitching....
...because, it is so much easier to carry with me.

This item came from the shop Moon Garden Stitches and again, it is a really amazing shop!
(I'm sure I'll be back there to buy more later.)

And one of my favorite new gifts....
...a custom tote bag!
(I bought it from Vistaprint, along with my new business cards.)

I also got several new patterns...
(I swear, I was only looking for needle minders, when I came across this pattern shop: PinoyStitch ...
I ended up getting 4 new patterns, but I could have bought many, many more!)

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So, for stitching updates, I bought the Scottish Terrier Dog Mini Sampler...

And, I plan on making it as a gift for my aunt...
(She loves Scottie Dogs!)
Not a huge start, but the first white doggie is coming along!

And then, a Halloween pattern that was a gift for me...
(Again, this was part of my Mother's Day presents.)

I love owls and I love Halloween, so this is one of my absolute favorite new patterns!
 The "witchy" owl is coming along!

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I definitely need to be signed up for "cross stitch patterns anonymous", because I just can't help myself...
...I have to buy more and I just have to start them!

Oh well, at least I have tons (and tons) of projects to rotate, for when I get bored!

Well, that is all from my craft room for today...
...now, to get back to work, finishing orders!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

May TUSAL Update...

It's that time again, time for me to be behind on updates! ;)
(I had every intention of updating on time this month, but I've been slacking in getting pictures.)

Well, better late than never...
...My ORT jar so far...

It has definitely been growing!

Close-up of all the ORTs...
Lots of bright, fun colors!

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This week, my husband and I were able to spend some time out at the lake...
So, I thought I would share some pictures of the scenery....

It was a lovely day!



The water was so blue...

My husband, in his happy place! :)

I love watching the clouds...

And, I did get some stitching done, while I was at the lake...
...I made some progress on my "kit-tea" project.

...Here is where I left off...

...And now...
He is definitely coming along!

Well, I'm afraid that is all for now...
I hope everyone is having a good week!

Saturday, May 16, 2015

May Turtle Trot Update...

I apologize for being a couple days behind with my turtle trot update...
I had my stitching done, but had trouble finding time to get pictures. (Plus, the weather didn't cooperate for several days, so I finally got lucky and had a nice, sunny afternoon.)

So on to the update...
...Disney Princess piece...

Where I left off...

And, my latest progress...

A couple close-ups...

One more princess done and one more started!

...Sweets Sampler...
...Where I left off...

And now...
Got some more work done on the sweets.

...Woodland Sampler...
...Where I left off...

And where I am now...

All finished with January...

I'm really loving this piece, it is a lot of fun to work on!
(I can't wait to finish it.)

So, not too shabby...
Quite a few projects got some work done, so I'm hoping I'll be able to get some stuff finished before Christmas.

Well, I am off to work on some more cross stitching and find something for lunch...
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

WIPocalypse Update #5...

According to the original WIPocalypse calender, I am a couple days late with my update...
(I actually had my stitching done, I just didn't have time to take photos and write a blog post until now.)
But, I just read Measi's update, that the WIPocalypse update time is pushed back until the 9th of May...

I decided I would share what have for now and post anything I get done in the next few days on the 9th. (Update #5.5, we'll call it....that is if, I get any more work done on my WIPocalypse pieces.)

Anyway, since the we were suppose to share our progress on May the 4th (Star Wars day), I decided to do an entire Star Wars update!

So, this is where I left off..

Now, I spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday working on the Star Wars alphabet, just for this update..

Day Number One progress...

Day Number Two...

And, Day Number Three...

All the new characters...

I am really loving how the entire piece is coming together!
Of course, I am NOT going to love all the french knots I'll have to do, once the piece is completed...
...but, I'll save that headache for later.

Unfortunately, I didn't get any stitching time at the lake...
...work was just too busy, but I forgot to post my progress on Mr. Kitty from last week.


I think he is looking pretty good!

Well, I am off to finish up dinner and hopefully get to work on some more stitching!
Hope everyone has a great evening.