After my whining about not having anything finished in 2009 yet, here's my second finish in two days. This has been my travel project for quite a while and most of it was done in my DD's orthodontist's office. I picked it up this morning when I was in that "after project finish slumpy thing" and realised that it only needed the back-stitch and beads. So I finished it off and here it is for your enjoyment. LOL. I will eventually be finishing it properly into a pincushion.
I've finally managed to finish this ornament that I started on Jan 7. It shouldn't have taken that long...it's just that I got sidetracked with my mantelpiece thingie. That is also coming along nicely and I'll post an updated WIP pic soon.
You may have seen a mention of my newest BAP in my 2009 goals. It's called Holiday Fireplace Mantelpiece and I'm totally in love with it. Why? I don't know...especially since it's a snow scene. But anyway.........
I can't believe that it's the 10th and I've finished nothing! I thought I would've done an ornament at least. But I have nothing. But I have been stash shopping. I took advantage of Lois's sale and got a couple of things and then on Wednesday I went over to my LNS and spent $100, mostly on linen. Margaret has a great basket of end bits of linen so I grovelled through that & got some bargains!
So because it's been a while since I've updated, I thought I'd give you a progress shot of Finch Song. I'm really enjoying stitching all the motifs...they make you feel like you're accomplishing something and of course, you are!
2008 has been another great stitching year for me! I love reading everyone's blogs and have been enabled quite a few times. There's a couple of things on this finished list that I would never have even found except for you guys. So thanks. :) Onto my list of finishes.
Mill Hill - Holiday Tree (January ornament)
DT Fob for Hooked on Exchanging blog
Lizzie Kate - Joy from 2007 JCS ornament edition (February ornament)
Little House Needleworks - Peace
Shepherd's Bush - My Earth
Cherished Stitches - Colonial Christmas Ornament (March ornament)
Shepherd's Bush - School Needleroll
Knotted Tree Needle Art - Santa (April ornament)
Shepherd's Bush - Ornaments from JCS Christmas editions 2000-2007 (made into wallhanging)
Set of quaker smalls from JCS ornament editions
The Cat's Whiskers - Joyeux Noel (May ornament)
Little House Needleworks - Thread Gathering
Little House Needleworks - Pear Tree (from 2006 JCS ornament edition)
Country Cottage Needleworks - Peace (June ornament)
Frances & Me - A Simple Tree (from 2002 JCS ornament edition)
The Prairie Schooler - Cabin Pinkeep (from 2002 JCS ornament edition)
Samsarah Designs - Winter Love (July ornament)
Lizzie Kate - 12 Blessings of Christmas 1
Glory Bee - Snow (from 2004 JCS ornament edition)
Little House Needleworks - Home of a Needleworker
Shepherd's Bush - Ho Ho Ho
Heart in Hand - Snow Needleroll
Shepherd's Bush - Keep a Happy Heart
Val's Stuff - A Merry Kitty Klaus (August ornament)
The Cat's Whiskers - Alyssum Scissor Pocket (stitched for my friend, CathyUT)
Shepherd's Bush - 2008 Retreat scissor fob
Shepherd's Bush - Happy Pumpkin Needle Roll
My Mark - Be Merry
Prairie Schooler - Santas & Snowmen ornament
Charland Designs - Tipsy Tree (November ornament)
Charland Designs - Quaker Heart Needle Case (2008 SB retreat exclusive)
Shepherd's Bush - A Garden Gentle
The Prairie Schooler - Cranberry Christmas
Lizzie*Kate - 2007 Limited Edition Christmas Kit
Shepherd's Bush - Shared Stitches from 2008 retreat
Blackbird Designs - Keepsake Box
My 2008 goals are a mixed bag but I think I did pretty well. I mean, they weren't very specific!
Start Earth Gatherers - well, yes I did this!
Finish My Earth (that is, assuming I start it now!) - yes!
Finish An Open Heart - no. I don't think I've even stitched on it this year.
Find & stitch on Renoir Lady Sewing (find being the operative word) - Good news and bad news here. I found it but I didn't stitch on it!
Get a good start on the SB 2008 retreat piece whatever it is, in Sept - yes, it's coming along quite nicely
Start as many projects as I desire - LOL I think this is an easy one. Obviously I did well at this one!
So, goals for 2009? Hmmm...let's see....
I think that will do. I wish everyone a happy and stitchy 2009!
