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. 

Day three

 One day, one project.

Only my Challenge project on Saturday. And the inside of the case is finished except for adding the scissor and needle holders. 

I probably still have 30 hours to go. 

Day Two

 After an hour of trying to center the diamond and not being able to by counting to 26 or 32,i gave up. By stitching the blackwork, I'll have more reference points. Echoes of Elizabeth. 

And an project from DMC.