So I ran out to steam last month. I did a lot of stitching (at least it seemed that way to me). I didn’t do a very good job of recording what I worked on. One thing for sure was that I worked on was AD 1757. This reproduction from my class at Sassy Jacks has caused me a lot of pain in the last few weeks. I had to made some modifications in order to get past a major mistake that I made. There was to reversing (frogging)for me, I had done to much when I realized my error. Just today I completed Section 4 in a manner that was acceptable to me. Now on to the Dividing Bands and Section 5. Fingers crossed that I’ll have better success from here on. Yes, I know that Band 3 isn't complete. I'm not a fan of that stain stitch alphabet, but I'll come back to it and get it done
Guava Gems
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
November Update
So I ran out to steam last month. I did a lot of stitching (at least it seemed that way to me). I didn’t do a very good job of recording what I worked on. One thing for sure was that I worked on was AD 1757. This reproduction from my class at Sassy Jacks has caused me a lot of pain in the last few weeks. I had to made some modifications in order to get past a major mistake that I made. There was to reversing (frogging)for me, I had done to much when I realized my error. Just today I completed Section 4 in a manner that was acceptable to me. Now on to the Dividing Bands and Section 5. Fingers crossed that I’ll have better success from here on. Yes, I know that Band 3 isn't complete. I'm not a fan of that stain stitch alphabet, but I'll come back to it and get it done
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
October
I had a chance to shop in a physical store in October. While visiting a friend in San Antonio we went to Comfort, TX to visit The Tinsmith's Wife.
Along with my Mill Hill cats and beaded Jack from last post I managed two more finishes. I finished Autumn Row by Bent Creek and Pumpkin Row by October House Fiber Arts. I'm not sure how I will finish Autumn Row; must likely some type of framing. Pumpkin Row will be finished as a skinny mini pillow.
My new start is Thankful, Bent Creek.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
BOO!
BOO!
It’s the Eve of Halloween.
Not much Halloween stitching got done in 2024.
My 2 Mill Hill cats and a beaded Jack were the only things that were completed.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
September 2024
September turned out to be a very good stitchy month for me. For the first time I tried ABCingo. This stitching challenge is the brain child of CZook stitch and Robyn on the Facebook page Magazine Monthly Challenge. I selected 10 projects for this challenge; the goal being to stitch 1 hour or at least100 stitches on each project on the day it was called.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
August 2024
The Summer Olympics 2024 was held July 26 - August 11, 2024. I took part in #stitchthesummerolympics on Instagram. I was able to stitch on all most all of the suggested prompts. I have completed the stitching on two of these projects and I’m in the progress of fully finishing one.
Monday, July 22, 2024
JULY Update
June’s finishes included Monica, A pincushion doll, Flag of Stars and Anjour Pears. I started the finishing on Monica so far the skirt is stitched up, and the apron finished except for some apron strings or other form of attachment. Next time I work on her I need to construct her body, and complete the work on her apron and skirt.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Sunday, June 2, 2024
May 2024
Finishes
During May I managed three finishes, Slice of Summer, Be Like a Crow, and Anjour Pears-Swirl.
Slice of Summer,
Erica Michaela’s
Be Like a Crow: Hop Happily
Erica Michales
Anjour Pears, SwirlAnnie Beez Folk Art
I have selected some trinm and backing fabric for Hop Happily and Anjour Pears; I will try for some finishing this weekend. '
WIPs:
I’ve added the outside border for Prince of Peace as well as all the mini motifs on the inside. Coming in to the home stretch.
Prince of PeaceErica Michaels
One Dozen Quakers is ahead of the suggested stitching schedule. The large motif I was working on is now done as well as the main motif for May. Next up will be some more initials and the smaller motifs in this top section.That will put me through suggested stitching through July.
One Dozen QuakersRosewood Manor
This month’s WIPGO had 3 numbers called. Since I had completed the stitching on one of the numbers that was called I added Prince of Peace as my number 13 (free space). I accomplished my additional 5 days on Prince of Peace and. 3 days on Lady Justice (#19). The numbers for June are 2, Cinnamon Stars and 25, Monica. If I complete her over skirt on this go round I can start putting her together.
Thanks for stopping by,
Gwen
Saturday, May 4, 2024
More April Stitchng
With my April stitching, I continued to work on my Year of WIPS (YoW), and my WIPGO Boards. I’m also using the Magazine Monthly Challenges to help me pick my focus pieces each month.
I did some frogging on this one and will most likely do some more. I’ve changed my mind about the colors in that top border. The border is repeated below ‘ A Son is Given’. This is my progress so far.
Prince of Peace
Erica Michaels
I’m working on the largest motif on One Dozen Quakers. A few more hours and it will be done. I’m not strictly following the SAL schedule but I’m still on track. The Zoom meeting on Friday helped my get most of the inside of the motif done. I’m switching the numbers for initials of my family.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Two Challenge Weekend update
Last weekend was WIPGO weekend. This weekend is the 24 Hours of Cross Stitch Marathon. WIPGO weekend is the second weekend of each month; 24 Hours of Cross Stitch Marathon occurs 4 times each year.
While I was able to stitch on my focus WIPs both weekends, I didn’t come close to the 24 hours of the marathon this month. I completed the stitching on 3 French Hens on WIPGO weekend. This weekend I was able to complete Dancer and 9 Ladies Dancing. I will add the beads to the ornaments when i complete a few more.
Dancer is my first finish for my Year of WIPS challenge. It was also on my WIPGO board, as was both of the ornaments.
Monday, April 1, 2024
March 2024 Progress
Four of my Year of WIPs were the focus of my stitching in March.