Happy New Year 2016!

My goal for 2015 was to cross off at least one item from my SAL/WIPocalypse list. I managed to cross off two items and finish a few smaller projects. Reading has distracted me the last few weeks, but I plan on getting in some stitching today. I am starting a SAL, Hark by Erica Michaels with a friend, and hopefully at lest one strand of thread on a few others. My goals will be showing up on a later post.

SAL/WIPocalypse 2015:
WIP: Margery Dean - Scarlet Letter - no progress
WIP: Strawberry Lace - Diane Clements

February, 2015

My progress as of Dec. 20115

WIP: Josephine: Porcelain Doll Pincushion - Rae Iverson (Moss Creek Designs)- no progress
WIP: Finely Finished Folio - Jackie du Plessis (It's Fine-ally Finished)

Part 1: Pinkeep

stitched, not assembled

WIP: Tulip Tray - Sherri Jones ( Patrick's Woods)- no progress

WIP: Christmas at Hollyberry Farm - (Stacy Nash)

February, 2015

As of December, 2015

My Son - Catherine Strickler (Indigo Rose)- did not start
"Growing Love" Stitcher's Wallet - Nan Lewis (Threadwork Primitives)

A Christmas Doll Pincushion Doll and Thimble Purse - Giulia Manfredini

Thanks for stopping by,

 Gwen

May 2015: WIPocalypse Check-in

A few changes to my WIPocalypse list. I can't seem to get going on Josephine:Porcelain Doll Pincushion. I think it's because of the over one. I stitch mostly after work and it's sometimes a chore to stay focused, so working over one becomes very tedious. I would like to get at least one doll finished so, I have added A Christmas Doll Pincushion and Thimble Purse by Giulia Manfredini to my WIPocalypse list. The stitching is over 2 and all color changes are from the overdyed fibers. Gorgeous colors, very little mental challenge after a long day at work.

A Christmas Doll Pincushion

Fabric:35ct off white linen 

Waterlillies: Cherry, Fir

I have found 2 FB groups that focus on half dolls. One is  Pincushion Doll SAL: working on pincushion dolls, from various designers and the other a group of half doll enthusiasts, Hall Doll Connections: displaying their collections and offering advise on origins, starting, adding to a collection, etc. While both groups are listed as closed (to prevent spammers), a request to join is welcomed by the moderators Robin and Reen. If you are on FB check them out.

Part 2 of The Finely Finished Folio has been released; this portion has a pinkeep and needle minder. I received my kit last week and started the pinkeep. Here is my progress so far.

Finely Finished Folio Part 2

It's Fine-ally Finished/Needle in a Haystack

My latest almost finish is a God Bless America Tuck-A-Way pillow. I just need to stitch down the candle button, then pop it into the pillow in the back of the picture. I bought this at my guild's first Stash-2-Stash sale. I needed to support the guild, I needed some new red, white and blue. Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I have several other good excuses for the other stuff I bought, but we will talk about those later. ;-)

Thanks for stopping by,

Gwen

WIPocalypse February 2015

I have more projects started than I care to count. I have picked a few that I would like to finish and/or make significant progress on this year. Now whenever I do this I wind up working on everything but my focus project(s). This year I am joining in, on this SAL to hopefully stay focused and cross some projects off my list by the end of the year.

My list as of Jan.:
 WIP: Margery Dean - Scarlet Letter
WIP: Strawberry Lace - Diane Clements
WIP: Josephine: Porcelain Doll Pincushion - Rae Iverson (Moss Creek Designs)
WIP: Finely Finished Folio - Jackie du Plessis (It's Fine-ally Finished)
WIP: Tulip Tray - Sherri Jones ( Patrick's Woods)
WIP: Christmas at Hollyberry Farm - (Stacy Nash)
My Son - Catherine Strickler (Indigo Rose)

My February progress:

The pinkeep for Finely Finished Folio:Lesson 1, is stitched.
Next up the pouch.

Added two windows to Christmas at Hollyberry Farm

The Front and Back of the scissor fob. (Strawberry Lace)

I will be adding a date and initials below the crown later.

 A little progress on Josephine. I added a small portion of the stem to the leaves.