Sofa Sunday, Kind of

My intent was to spend most of the day in my little stitchy nest stitching.  And I did get in a few hours that were interrupted by cleaning, laundry, and the all important exercising.  I have  a few things to show.

First, I put the last stitches in Winter Solstice - Serenity by Hands On Design and realized when I went to press it that I had neglected to stitch the bottom border - the part that looks like wool pennies. The chart did come with wool pennies but I opted not to use those and to stitch them instead.

And a finish is followed by a new project or a WIP.  Today I chose a new project - On Redware Road by The Scarlett House.  This was the latest kit sent by Dyeing to Stitch for the Colonial Gatherings Club.  I'm really liking this one.  It came with a bright green - like a yellowish green chenille to use along the edge in the finishing.

And my meager start.  But it's a start nonetheless.  Sometimes the hardest part is placing those first few stitches and then the rest flies right along.  Here's hoping.

And as has been tradition for the last few days I have a finish finish to show.   A Year in Chalk: May by Hands On Design.

That's about it for today.  I off to give myself a manicure and put in a few more stitches before I turn in for the night.

Keep on Stitching!

Busy Saturday

Hi!  How was your day?  Did you get lots of holiday preparations underway?  Me, neither.  I thought about it and even listened to Christmas music at work.  But somehow when I got home it all ended.  Maybe tomorrow.

I did work today.   Only five hours.  I thought it would be more like two but I got on a roll and am ready to return to the office on Monday.  Which means that all the stuff I brought home was taken back and put back in it's proper place today.  That took longer than I thought but it's good to know I can hit the ground running on Monday.

I had a finish last night and one for tonight.

A Year in Chalk: March by Hands On Design

A Year in Chalk:  April by Hands On Design

Today I was thinking I might like to take these into work and keep them on my desk.  I'm going to mull that over a bit more.

I'm off to finish my last few tasks for today and hopefully finish stitching Winter Solstice - Serenity.

Keep on Stitching!

Friday the Fourth

I'm ready for the weekend and so glad that it is Friday!  Although I do have to work tomorrow for a bit, it won't be a full day.  And that should leave me some time to stitch on this and hopefully finish it up.

Winter Solstice - Serenity by Hands On Design

I finished this guy last night -

A Year in Chalk: February by Hand on Design

And here are pictures of the calendars from today.

Fun Every Day by Sam Sarah Designs

Advent Calendar from Cross Stitch and Country Crafts

I think that all for today.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Keep on Stitching!

Thursday the Third

Today is December 3rd.  Here's how I know

I made Pepperoni Chicken for dinner last night and it looked like this and was delicious.
The recipe came from The Pioneer Woman. This the second time I've made this and we really enjoyed it. 

I don't have any real progress to show on Winter Solstice - Serenity.  But I had been wondering about one of the color names - Tatanka by Weeks Dye Works.  What the heck does tatanka mean?  I asked Googled it.  It means buffalo and is a good name for this deep dark brown color.  

I did have a little finish last night.  Here is A Year in Chalk: January shown in the frame I got at Hobby Lobby.

That's all for today.

Keep on Stitching!

WhatchaWorkinOn Wednesday

Whenever I get together with other stitchers we always ask this question.  So today I'm asking you.  Whatcha Workin' On?

Me?  Oh, I'm working on these

Winter Solstice by Hands on Design.  As you can see i have Solitude stitched and I'm working on Serenity.  This is what they will look like when they are finished.

Keep on Stitching!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ... December

I've spent some time this evening getting the November monthly pieces put away and the December pieces out and set around.  And I actually have a finish to show you today!

First up - Fun Every Day switched over to December with the appropriate symbol on the right.

I put out these guys -

I flipped the page on this one

And I brought the Advent calendar down from the attic and hung it in the dining room.  I put on the one little ornament for the 1st.  It looks pretty lonely.  I also sent the kids a text letting them know that I had their backs and would be taking good care of the calendar this year.

And my finish - A Year in Chalk: December by Hands On Design.  I found this cute frame at Hobby Lobby in the Spring, on sale, thankyouverymuch.  And knew it would be perfect for these little pieces.  I ironed some fusible batting to the back and ta-done!  Easy peasy! I can switch these every month - of course, I need to do the magic ironing thing to the other 11 first.

Thanks for stopping by.

Keep on Stitching!

Saturday

I didn't do a lot today. But I did manage to finish the stitching on Traveleing Stitcher and the companion needlebook.  Still no luck in locating the Impie, Hattie, and Bea piece that I swear is lurking in my stitching room.  It wasn't in the closet as I had thought.  I'll keep looking as I work on and through other stuff in there.

Traveling Stitcher by Little House Needleworks

Traveling Stitcher Needlebook by Little House Needleworks

After that finish I pulled this lovely out of the tote of WIP's

which will become this

And my post would not be complete without the calendar view for the day.

Fun Every Day by Sam Sarah Designs

Thanks for stopping by.

Keep on Stitching!