My Christmas in July etc.

 Yesterday was the 31st of July and the end of Christmas in July Stitching. 

In addition to the Shepherd's Bush Star and Wish, I stitched 4 of the 6 Sue Hillis, Christmas in Red ornaments. I've decided to stitch the last two ornaments on red perforated paper. I was sure I already had some in my stash. I went through my stash and found several other colors but alas not red. I tried to order some but my online shop was out of stock so I'll reorder when they restock. 

I shared my finish on Wish and Star on my last post. Here are the Christmas in Red ornaments that I stitched.

Stitched with DMC 321.

I didn't make any progress on my Christmas Berry. Maybe I can work on that while I'm waiting on my perforated paper.

This is the last bit of Christmas stitching I did last month. I finished the needlebook for Just Add Tinsel by Blue Ribbon Designs. Last week at work was very stressful. Even though I stitched Christmas every day, I didn't get very many stitches in last week. I put the final stitches in the needlebook today.

 

WIPGO:

July's numbers were 12 and 2.

My Number 12 is Casting a Spell and this is my progress.

I stitched these 2 motifs and that I only have 2 more to stitch. Next time this is called I should have a finish.

Number 2 was Monica,  porcelain doll dress.

I really don't have that much more to go.

For August the numbers are 7 and 8. The Game and Hello Summer, Plum Street are up next.

 

Some Christmas Stitching

It's the 15th of July. 

While I haven't stuck to my original plans, I have stitched Christmas every day so far. I plan to keep it up for the next 15 days.

My two finishes are Star, and Wish, both Shepherd Bush patterns. They are stitched on 10ct Lambswool Betsy Ross Linen using the recommended DMC. I did substitute white for the 712. The 712 didn't show up well on my fabric.

Both need their buttons added then they will be ready to fully finish.

My new start is Christmas in Red by Sue Hillis. These sled ornaments were charted for fabric but I'm stitching them on perforated paper with DMC 321. I plan to add a hanger and back them, for hanging ornaments. Hopefully I can get a few of these stitched while working on Day 9 of The 12 Berries of Christmas.

Progress on Day 9 The 12 Berries of Christmas

I would like to work on my name ornaments this month but the desire to work over one is eluding me. I  have two that I really want to get done. One just need beads added. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

Thanks for the visit.

Gwen

June into July

 I had the top portion ready to post  post on the 30th of June. I'm not sure how or why but after making some edits the post wouldn't publish so I've copied and pasted it here.

Today is day 181 of 2021. Half the year is officially over at midnight. I managed to meet my WIPGO goals for the month. I worked on Halloween at Hollyberry Farm, and Starry Night. My SAL stitching was on Just add Tinsel, Casing a Spell, 21 Halloween Cross Stitch projects in 2021, and Christmas Ornie SAL. I had one start, Hello Summer, It's Sew Emma  from Fat Quarter Shop's Stitch Quarterly. I have one popsicle stitched and started on the second of 6. 

I'm really excited that Starry Night is stitched. Now I have to make a final decision on how I will finish them. 

Ornaments 6 & 7 of Starry Night

The Prairie Schooler

I managed two final finishes.

Magic Kitty

Mill Hill Kit 

and

 

Spooky 2

Newsletter freebie from Heart in Hand

July's Numbers for WIPGO are:

12: Casting A Spell

2: Monica

Will be my WIPGO projects.

My other passion starting tomorrow will be Christmas in July SAL.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Gwen

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This past weekend was the Blackbird Design SAL. I worked on Casting a Spell. I stitched the alphabet  sampler and started the portion with the urn.

During July I'm taking part in the FB group 2021 Christmas in July SAL.I plan to spend at least an hour each day stitching Christmas. My first two projects will be Star, and Wish by Shepherd's Bush.

Day 1

Day 5 

Thanks for stopping by, 

Gwen