Busy Finishing, Stitching & Birthday Gifts

My sewing machine has been out this week and I've finally got a couple more finishes under my belt. Just three more to go now and that's it for now! I seem to be a bit finishing shy but once I get going I'm OK with it. So here's my couple of latest ones.

Little House Needleworks Winter Band Sampler was a recent SAL with Lesleyanne and Angela. I wasn't really sure what to do this one but didn't want another pin keep type finish as I seem to do so many ( having said that I am finishing two other things as hanging ones!). So I decided on a pin cushion / pillow type finish with a gathered ribbon edge and beads. You can't see the beads on this picture though but they are green in contrast to the red ribbon.

Next up is Renato Parolin Peace Love Joy. It hasn't turned out quite how I would have liked but it's OK I guess.

I have finished stitching The Sampler Girl Good Tidings with Jane Austen but will show that next time as I haven't finished doing the nun stitch around the edge. I have thoroughly enjoyed stitching this piece with Barb.

I've done more on Tra La La Snowman the December SAL with Chris and Lesleyanne. I love this one so much and love stitching on it. I think I'll do more tonight.

Last night while the Stricly final ( way to go Harry!!!!) I decided to pick the Christmas Carol Sock up. I thought if I get some extra stitching in on it here and there I might get it finished. The white does not show very well at all but nothing I try makes it any better so it can stay as it is! I still have quite a bit to do yet but it the festive season and miracles happen! 

On Friday I received a package from dear Lainey for my birthday. I couldn't believe all the goodies that she sent me. She well and truly spoilt me. See the stitched snowman? She said that I loved it when she showed it on her blog so she saved it for me:) Thank you so much Lainey {{{{hugs}}}}

I feel humbled to have been gifted all the gorgeous things I have been for my birthday, as I really don't think I deserve it, and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. Lots of hugs to you all.

Advent calendar time now. I've got two photos as I wanted to get a photo of Fridays so that I could wear it. It's a band with my name on it but it also has lots of inspirational words on it like believe, wish, hope, dream etc etc. I intend to wear it every day. Yesterdays and todays were DMC thread and my favourite needles:) Thank you so much Lisa :)

I still haven't got caught up on blogs yet but I'm going to have half an hour or so once I've published this as I may not get time tomorrow or Tuesday. Tuesday is craft club and afterwards we're having a bit of a Christmas party. We're all providing something and I've been chosen to do mince pies so I'll be making those tomorrow. I might have a new start for Tuesday as I'd like to stitch SB Merry Be in time for Christmas but I think I might be pushing it a bit!

Thank you for all the wonderful comments on my last post and my Duo Noel finish. I think it's my favourite finish of this year:)

Take care everyone.

Lots of love & hugs

Sally

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