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. 

Two Finishes

 Yesterday was a two finish day. One is a present, so I can't show it yet. 

But 9 years ago I was ordering a DMC color card directly from DMC and threw this kit into my cart. 

I discarded the thread and matched the colors to a rug we own. 

Stitching on wood is interesting. Not exactly pleasant. Hard to run under on the back. But anyway. It's finished. I just need to find a silk flower for my new vase. 

Took an Unintentional Break

 

Here are all the sides to my Presidents' Challenge.

Front, back, spine where I added the date. Interior. 

This little thing took over well over 100 hours.

Echoes of Elizabeth needle case by Gay Ann Rogers 

Challenge Done

 I finished my Challenge project last Friday. When I estimated that I had 30 hours to go, I was almost exactly right. No photos till after our meeting next Saturday.

I picked up another UFO. Janet Zickler Casey's Who Dat? Did two pieces of hers with NOVA ANG a long time ago. Moon Pie Kitty was finished long ago.

Almost There

Just a few more green stitches and then beads.

Construction here we come. 

A Little, ALot

A little bit of green. A little bit of gold. A lot of pearl and basketweave.

Pushing (and shopping)

Still pushing it on my Challenge project. 

Went to our local favorite cross stitch store this morning. 

Got the new Santas to add to my collection. 

And found a new to me designer, Dirty Annie. Love, love, love! 

Echoes

Still plugging away at my Gay Ann piece.

Sunday morning

Last day. Only have till lunch time. 

I'm going to miss this place. 

I need to stitch the bottom of the scissor pocket and this part will be finished except for attachment. 

I am happy with the progress I made. And I got to watch my friends stitch on counted canvas, goldwork, whitework, cross stitch, reproduction samplers, Opus Anglicanum, and painted canvas. So many talented people.