Happy New Years 2025

I was hoping to finish my Magical Santa in 2024, but I didn’t quite make it. It will be done Friday or Saturday. Got to work tomorrow.

Here’s my first start of 2025. My choice for my blessing sampler. I’ve got 30 days to finish it. It’s a Charland Designs band sampler from the 90s. I love these little samplers. A couple of inches wide, but always some interesting stitches. I already made a mistake and I’ve ripped it out. Sigh.

 

Merry Stitching

Normally today is a work day. I'm happy to have it off. Now I can enjoy my presents and continue my organization of stitchy things. My daughter made me feel better earlier this week, when she told me that she could find exactly what she was looking for in my studio when I was gone in November. Now if only I could do that myself.

One of my presents was from Cohana. 

On Sunday, I went into my closet with the hanging clothes, purses, sweaters and sweatshirts. Also my beading. I did a lot of bead sorting in 2023 when I was recovering from Covid-19. But this time I created labels and swapped things around. I will no longer be throwing sweaters up high and everything should stay more organized.

Also bought all three Whitney books. What a treasure! There will be hours lost perusing these. Well, not lost. But you know what I mean. 

Double Dagnabbit

 I finished my Dr. John ornament and forgot to take a photo. Silly, me.

That could be the last finish of 2024.

Am working on the Magical Santa now while Aunt Martha's bread is rising. Too bad I have to stop and make dinner. Salmon for Christmas Eve. 

Dag Nabbit

 

Can't believe I've forgotten to post here. The usual flurry of activity and I've lost track of time. 

Here's my Dr. John ornament from Jude.

We've had an EGA holiday party, a sampler guild holiday party, some shopping, some stitching, some framing, some presents both to give and to receive.

Meanwhile I need to create my WIPGO board for 2025. I thought I had plenty of time... 

Seaside Needlepoint

 In which I take the oldest granddaughter to the needlepoint store.

She picked a 13 Ct canvas, Am I The Drama?

The answer is yes. 

Also picked up a sugar cookie ornament and a golden retriever, too. 

Delay

Train trip to Florida was uneventful. Two hour drive to the kids' house was fine. 

Had a great week. Will add stitching update. 

Train ride home delayed. Just sitting here in the car in Sanford. Guess I should be stitching. 

 

It Doesn't Pay

 Apparently we made good time in the night because we arrived in Florida over an hour early. And here we sit waiting for an hour for people to arrive at work. Got some sleep, but not good sleep. I kept dreaming about floating on a cobblestone lined river.

My colors match pretty closely on this canvas. By viewing the back, you can see the progress.

This is an older canvas by Ann Brinkley, I believe that I picked at an EGA function. 

Sitting in a Railway Station

 Taking the auto train! 

Time to stitch

And we are moving! 

Ukulele

When we were in Hawaii in 2015, we got to visit the Kamaka ukulele factory. Had a tour with Fred, who was in his 90s. Charming and delightful. 

Bought this ornament at Needlepoint, Etc. Finally finished it five minutes ago. Happy to have a reminder of that wonderful trip. 

Why?

 Or why not? I haven't posted since mid-August. I don't why this happens. But once again, I'm back and will attempt to be better. 

Maybe a little catching up? Not tonight. Tonight we will start with current progress. 

One Transylvania ornament. I started it last October. All DMC floss except the black and white which are Silk Lame Braid. All tent stitch.