PIF FOR Yuko & An Ornament

It's Monday, it's the start of the week blues and I'm sick of coughing! Poor Jess is on her second cold since Christmas and is having nose bleeds too so she's not a happy bunny either. Nevertheless I am happy to have spread a little cheer to my dear online friend Yuko. She signed up for my PIF last June and I finally got around to stitching a little something for her. Reading her blog I saw she liked sheep and one of her favoruite designers is Shepherd's Bush so what better than the SB freebie Friendship Lamb. I stitched it using DMC, made it into a pinkeep type finish, edged it with lace and stitched little roses at the corners. Yuko loved it so I was very happy. I didn't take a picture of the backing fabric so if you'd like to see please visit Yuko's blog as she has pictured on there of it.

Shepherd's Bush Friendship Lamb

Unknown Fabric

DMC

PIF for Yuko

Another piece of finishing I can show if my first ornament for the Christmas Ornament SAL. As I had stitched Olga's Hearts and Snowflakes biscornu I decided to stitch the ornament as well. This was lovely to stitch and I had great fun deciding what to make the "tassel" and hanger with! I love how this has turned out. Please excuse the photos. It's so dull here today but using the flash on the camera has bleached the piccies out a little.

Olga Teague Hearts and Snowflakes Ornament

28 count fabric

DMC

Beads

I made a start on my SB needleroll yesterday and made good progress on it. I decided on the Tudor roll for this month and I love the pastel colours. It is just so pretty. I am going to enjoy stitching one a month so thanks Chris for suggesting the SAL.

I'll be back later in the week with my WIPs progress and, hopefully, a needleroll finish:)

Take care everyone.

Hugs

Sally

Another Finish!

I think I am on a bit of a roll but it won't last! Having said that I am more determined this year not to have too many BAPs on the go so that I can get some smaller bits stitched.

Anyway this finish is my first biscornu for the Basket of Biscornu SAL. It was quick and lovely to stitch and I love how it looks.

Olga Teague Hearts and Snowflakes Biscornu

28 count fabric

DMC

Beads

Next up is my progress from Sunday on BBD Beyond My Heart. I'm not sure about the thread colour for the wording although it does show up better IRL. The last Loose Feathers chart from the 2008 series is coming soon to Needlecraft Corner and it sounds as though it could be a Valentine type design. I have to admit that I am quite disappointed that they haven't done a Wintry/ Christmassy design like they have other years. Although I have enjoyed the designs I don't actually think that some of them have been as nice as other years but it's a chance you take.

Monday evening was my BP night and I managed to get a fair bit done. I did have a visit from the frog and stupidly made damn near the same mistake twice! After next Monday's progress I'll post to the BP SAL blog as that will be my final progress pic for January.

Wednesday is SAL night with Lisa and Claire was maybe going to join us too. The end is in site on my TT Sampler Letter J as I have finished page 3 and made a start on page 4 so I am very happy. It won't be long before QS Girly Gothic can come out to play and I am determined to stitch her until she's finished and not get waylaid by something else!

So that's my stitching for this week so far. I've made a start on my Christmas ornament for the Christmas Ornament SAL and it shouldn't take too long to stitch up.Chris gave me the Your Blog is Fabulous award which is my first award of 2009 and I am really pleased:) I have to list my 5 addictions and also nominate 5 bloggers so here goes:)

1. My two girls. They are the lights of my life
2. Stitching. Need I say more!
3. Stash. Again need I say more!
4. Blogs and anything to do with stitching on the Net!
5. Chocolate. If it's in the house I have to eat some!

Now onto my nomiations. As Chris says please don't be offended if your blog isn't here. It doesn't mean I love your blog any less. It's not easy picking just 5. And Chris right back at ya!

Vonna

Andrea

KarenV

Hazel

Julie

Now I have a little favour to ask. I am after some Shepherd's Bush freebie designs and was wondering if any of you knew where I could get them or if anyone has them that they'd be willing to pass on to me please. The ones I would like are Little Lambs, Gentle Garden, Merry Christmastide and Teri's Sheep. Thank you in anticipation:)

I'm going to catch up on blogs for a while then after lunch I might do a bit of stitching if I can stay awake! I'm coughing and spluttering nicely so not sleeping too well at the moment! DH keeps telling me he'll have to get a licence for me ( in other words I'm barking like a dog!).

Take care and thank you for continuing to visit me in my little stitching corner of the world:)

Hugs