Here I am with my second post of 2012. This week has seen two new starts and a finish and I must say that I am thoroughly enjoying my stitching so far in 2012!
Monday evening saw Barb, Colleen and I back to our Shepherd's Bush SAL. We had all enjoyed it so much in 2011 that we decided to carry it on this year and I have must admit that while Barb and I took a break from it for the last couple of months I really missed it. I was feeling a little lazy and low so I really didn't feel like sorting fabric and threads so went for simple kit. This is Feed My Sheep which Barb bought me for my birthday in 2010. Barb knows how much I loves me some Shepherd's Bush! I think I might have a finish next Monday.
Lisa and I were chatting before Christmas about our L*K 6 Fat Men SAL and as she wanted to do some secret stitching for her DH on Wednesdays I said I was happy to move our SAL to another evening if she wanted so we decided that from the first week in January we'd stitch it on Tuesdays so this is my other new start. OK I suppose it's no exactly a new start but I think each of these blocks can be classed as one! I chose to start Snow Fun.
I decided that I wanted to get Plum Street Samplers Christmas Tea finished before I started anything else new so I stitched on this Wednesday and Thursday. I cannot tell you how much trouble I had with the blackbird! The amount of times I had to pull it out is nobody's business but let's just say it almost took flight across the room!!! I wouldn't mind but it's a mirror of the red one which I stitched no problem! It's not exactly right as after finding I'd made a mistake again I decided I wasn't going to pull it out yet again! You may notice that I haven't stitched the snowflakes. The thread I'd chosen didn't show up on the fabric and neither did a few others I tried so I left them off. I love this piece so much and already know how I'm finishing it.
Plum Street Samplers Christmas Tea
25 count opalescent Silkweaver Stormy Skies ( I think!)
Crescent Colours & Carrie's Creations
Started 25th December 2011
Finished 5th January 2012
SAL with Michelle.
I got my Kelmscott Designs Miniature Monogram Hornbook finished of yesterday. Love this so much and it will be very handy. I have popped it into my Travelling Stitcher pouch.
Finally I promised a photo of what I bought with my birthday GC from Colleen. I'm looking forward to stitching both of these. This year is going to be my year for stitching smaller charts so hopefully I should get plenty done. The only biggy I plan on is finishing my BBD AotH and once that's done going back to HAED Guardian and try and stick at it!
I haven't been to craft club this week so no progress on SB Merry Be. I should be going this next week so hope to get plenty done while I'm there.
I have been catching up on your blogs and seeing lots of lovely new Crazy starts and getting enabled! Of course I'm being a good girl and not buying especially as I'm feeling really good about stitching from chart stash :) Tricia is joining us too. Welcome aboard Tricia:)
I had a visit to my doctor yesterday and she's referring me for surgery so I see lots more stitchy time sometime in the future! I know I won't get seen for a while so it will probably be well into Summer ( if that) before I get the surgery.
That's all my news for now. I think I'll pick up CCN Snowflake Serenade tomorrow.
Until next time, keep stitching.
With much love
Sally
xxxx
Had great fun at our SB SAL; you've made great progress on Feed My Sheep! Happy Dance this Monday? Sure have missed you & Barb on our Monday nights. Glad we started up again. Great WIPS & love what you received with the GC!Looking forward to seeing Carriage House: Wash Day!
ReplyDeleteIt seems that many in blogging land are stitching smalls & from the stash this year...Me too!
See you Monday night. {Hugs}
Wonderful starts and finishes Sally!! You sure have a lot going all at once!I am one of those "one piece at a time" stitchers lol
ReplyDeleteLove the stash you bought with your birthday GC.
I think it is so amazing how you juggle all those projects!! I am not sure that I could tell you which one I liked the best - probably all of them!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas Tea is a wonderful finish! I looked really hard and I could not see a difference between the two birds.
Good luck with your surgery, please keep us informed as you progress through the system.
Sally love the sheepy finish,(well I would wouldnt I) However I think the Wash Day is fabulous and would look super on my bird wall!!!!
ReplyDeleteSee you Monday.I am having problems with blogger at the moment wont let me post on my blog ,I am going to let DH have a go and trying to find out why tomorrow.
hUGS
Wonderful starts & finishes! I think I'm going to end up working on 2 things at the same time this month & it's freaking me out ... lol! Blessings, Shirlee
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching Sally great starts and finish.
ReplyDeleteYes, here it is, the little hornbook finishing. It looks soooo pretty. You are always so fast at finishing the things that you stitch. Can't your send this finishing bug over to me? LOL.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful start and very sweet finish,,
ReplyDeleteI love your stash so much,,
Happy stitching with Stitchy hugs
Cucki xx
Fab starts Sally - Im also doing the L*K Fat Snowmen and loving it. Great finish too!!
ReplyDeleteYou always pick such pretty designs to stitch - much the same taste as me I think.
Hugs Claire xxx
I love all your finishes and WIPs! Love Wash Day -- that's such a pretty piece, I'm looking forward to watching you stitch it. Hope the surgery happens at a good time for you. Not fun to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteLove the cranberry tea design. It's just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitches! Christmas tea is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching Sally. I can't believe all you have achieved with only 7 days into the year 2012.
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes Sally!
ReplyDeleteI love the wash day pattern
Thank you, thank you for the welcome to the stitching from your stash club! : ) I'm working hard on the big one for my husband, but I need to stitch an ornament and a small for an exchange this month, too, plus work on one of my UFO's, so I guess I'll have enough variety! : ) I love your SB piece. I have that one made into a little pillow on my bathroom counter. You're doing great on your little Fat Men, too. : ) Can't wait to see your progress this year!
ReplyDeleteGreat starts and love the finish. Someone else i know is stitching 6 fat men. It's popular atm.
ReplyDeleteHope you get your surgery sorted quickly.
Lovely stitching Sally! I bought my Mum and myself one of those little hornbooks last Christmas. I must do mine - your's looks so sweet and I Love the thread you've used! Won't be having many finishes (if any actually) for a while now, as I'll be packing my stash very soon for my move to Dubai. :o)
ReplyDeleteI really need to try and stitch on certain days, to see if it helps me to stitch more, you get lots done, and it is all so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finishes and starts Sally. Look forward to seeing more in 2012.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish Sally. Love those birds. Great starts too, and lovely new stash.
ReplyDeleteChristmas Tea is a lovely finish! And, I am loving watching your progress on 6 Fat Men!! Love your new stash purchases, too--most especially Wash Day.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching Sally and I love how Christmas Tea came out. I had troubel with the red bird - how odd. The hornbook is so lovely. Your new wash day chart looks great look forward to seeing your progress on it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish Christmas Tea is Sally even if that bird gave you all sorts of grief! Your L*K Snowmen piece is looking good and love your other stitchy plans.
ReplyDeleteHi Sally
ReplyDeleteLovely starts and finishes. I can only work on one thing at once otherwise I would never get anything finished!
Great stash too.
Great starts and finishes Sally..enjoy your Sunday xx
ReplyDeleteChristmas Tea is adorable, Sally--can't wait to see how you finish it off.
ReplyDeleteAnd Wash Day has always been one of my favorites... Good luck with your stitching from stash goal this year!
I love your stitching !!
ReplyDeletehave a good day
Sally you've got a lovely couple of finishes there!
ReplyDeleteNice new stash, that little LHN is going to be one of my starts this upcoming week.
Your SAL with Lisa is coming along beautifully!
Lovely stitching Sally, I'm amazed how much you manage to get done!
ReplyDeleteBoy, you sure have warmed up your needle for the New Year already! LOL! Love the projects you're working on and congrats on finishing your hornbook :o)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've got some great projects lined up for this year.
You seem to be having a wonderful time with your SB SAL and so many WIP's. I don't know if I could manage to keep focused on so many things all at once, so I am intrigued by all of your great stitching.
ReplyDeleteYour needles have been smokin so far in 2012.
ReplyDeleteSuper charts with your GC for your birthday.
Hope you dont have to wait too long for the surgery.
oooo well done on the sals etc and the finish ... and those pesky frogs came to you too *sigh I didn't send them you know ....nice birthday stash you got too :) sorry to hear about the surgery but at least it will be fixed soon :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeleteSally what nice finishes and progress you have. I visited you stash list for 2012. LOL. Oh what fun, you'll get them done. I look forward to seeing them done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in.
Keep us posted on your surgery dates.
Many stitches.
I love your finish of Christmas Tea!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right about thinking of each snowman block being its own little mini project. I can't wait to get back to my 6 fat men, but I'm still waiting on the white floss I need.
Fantastic finishes and starts, Sally! I am always so impressed with what you get accomplished.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish from PSS!! It's such a lovely design!! Great stash too!
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well with you...you mentioned surgery? Did I miss a post?
Congrats on your Cranberry Tea finish and on finishing finishing the hornbook, they both look great. I've still got to finish mine but just not in the right mood at the moment lol.
ReplyDeleteCute new start and more lovely progress on 6FM, I enjoyed stitching on mine last night.
Love your new stash, especially the LHN, can't wait to see that one stitched up.
Wonderful finishes and great stash.
ReplyDeleteThere is always so much to see on your blog Sally. I'm having a bit of a catch up and enjoying all the eye candy.
ReplyDeleteLove that dinky little hornbook.
Your Christmas Tea finish is gorgeous and what lovely designs you bought with your GC.
Margaret
I love your finish of Christmas Tea! And your choice of new things to stitch - I have done both Wash Day and Snow White (though I stitched the latter with blue thread). They were both really enjoyable - have fun! Hope you are feeling okay.
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