2020 Finishes

 2020 didn't see too many finishes off the 2019 WIP list, but I did finish some of the 2020 new starts

Finishes 

JANUARY 2020

Let it snow - Barbara Anna
Started Jan 1, 2020 and finished Jan 11, 2020

Moose Joy - JCS Xmas '19
Started Jan 11, 2020 and finished Jan 12, 2020

FEBRUARY 2020

Christmas Bullfinch - Punochka
Started Feb 1, 2020 and finished Feb 2, 2020

Tapestry - Ink Circles
Started Feb 20, 2017 and finished February 29, 2020

MARCH 2020

Stitcherhood Ornament (JCS Xmas'19)
Started and finished Mar 1, 2020 

MAY 2020

Christmas Tree - JBW
Started May 9, 2020 and finished May 15, 2020

MERRY - Hands on Design
Started Apr 2, 2020 and finished May 30, 2020

JULY 2020

My Day Complete - Keslyn's
Started July 24, 2020 and finished July 30, 2020

NOVEMBER 2020

Santa Ornament - Durene Jones

Oct 25 - Nov 14, 2020

FFO’d Nov 22, 2020

DECEMBER 2020

Blackwork SAL - Peppermint Purple

Jan 1 - Dec 23, 2020

2018 Catch up

Where did the last 3 months of 2018 go?  I swear I still can't figure it out!

So I have finally managed to get around to getting a 2018 catch up post done.  I hope I don't miss anything

STITCHING

• Oct 7'18 - Finished the Dutch Tile SAL.  I REALLY enjoyed this! and can't wait to do another SAL with Peppermint Purple.

• Oct 14'18 - Finished November Year in Chalk

• Oct 20'18 - Finished the Durene Jones cat freebie which at the retreat in Michigan (which was awesome, and I have already signed up for next year)

• Nov 2'18 - Finished December Year in Chalk

• Nov 3'18 - While at retreat, I stitched up the Whatever Bitch Unicorn for myself.  I had an extra piece of fabric with me, so Christin stole it and did one for herself.

• Nov 11'18 - FINALLY got around to starting my "Unicorn" pattern, The Red and The Black from Prairie Moon.  I will be doing this on white with a teal accent to hopefully match my stash room some day.

• Dec 26'18 - For the past few years, my friend Becca and I have done a SAL together that starts on the 26 (cause we couldn't wait to do a new start on the 1st of January).  Last year we talked our friend Trista into joining us with Coffee Quaker.  This year, we were talking about it at retreat, and it turned into a bigger SAL.  Dani, Christin, Rebecca, Trista, and Kathy to name a few joined in.

• I also kept my ORTS all year and made into my yearly ornament.  This year I found some cute shaped ornaments to stuff the little bits into.

KNITTING

• Oct 3'18 - Finished first pair of socks (I called them Orange Vanilla)

• Nov 10'18 - Finished 2nd pair of socks and hitchhicker beyond shawl

• Dec 16'18 - Finished first hat, the volcan hat (named for the yarn)

• Dec 23'18 - Finished 3rd pair of socks, my fairy lights socks

October 2018 plans

As much as I love the fall, I still can't believe that October is here!  Seriously... where has this year gone!

I am going to continue with my reduced plans and updates for October, since it seemed to work for September.

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH

• I really liked how the Durene Jones ornament went last month, so I think I will attempt another one.  I would love to stitch all three... and I might even do an extra one for retreat :O
• I am still behind for July and August, so you never know... I might get an extra one done.

2) YEAR IN CHALK

• November is all ready to go.  I can't believe I'm almost done these! 

3) DUTCH TILE SAL

• I am currently on part 7 and there are only 8 (last part coming out soon)... I am hoping to get this one done!

4) WIP

• With the Dutch Tile SAL (hopefully) done this month, I will need to pick a new focus.
• My choices at the moment are:
• Tapestry (Ink Circles)
• Dragons of Sumatra (Ink Circles)
• Sneek (SAL) (Long Dog)
• Prickly but Cute SAL (Fuzzy Fox)

September 2018 update

I reduced my plans in September to try and get back on track.  I have come to realize the success I had for the first 6 months is just not going to happen at the moment.  I have come to be be okay with it though... as many things have changed.

Lets see how I did do in September:

1) Ornament a month - KINDA

• I wanted to get caught up with ornaments, but that didn't happen
• I did get ONE down however, so I'm happy with that... especially since I even finished it!

Polar Bear Ornament - Durene Jones

2) Year in Chalk - YES

• This is something I have been able to keep up with !  October was done early into the month.  It still needs to be ironed and laced.

Year in Chalk - October
Hands on Design
Fabrics by Stephanie - 32ct linen slate

3) Dutch Tile SAL - YES

• I managed to get the 6th part done, and am working on the first tile on the 7th.  I call this a win

Dutch Tile SAL - Peppermint Purple/Lakeside Needlecraft

4) WIP - NO

• I really only stuck to the items above, so no other WIPS were really worked on.  I did pull out Canada sampler for a bit, but it didn't hold my attention.

KNITTING
I have been doing some knitting as well this month.  I actually finished my first pair of socks on the 30th!  I can't wait to cast on my 2nd pair :)

I also participated in the charity KAL at my local store, and did a knitted knocker.  This was the first time using DPN's.... not a fan.... not a fan.

I also have 2 shawls on the go... the ardent and the hitchhiker beyond.

September 2018 plans

Well hello September!
I am continuing to reduce my plans for the months until my stitchy bug shows that it will stick around.

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH

• I am now behind for July and August... so I am going to try and get caught up by doing at least two this month.  I have started one... I just have to finish it
• I also need to get an ornament ready for November retreat... so I really need to get on these!

2) YEAR IN CHALK

• October is up next

3) DUTCH TILE SAL

• I would like to stay caught up on this SAL.  I am only one part behind as of the 3rd of September.  The 6th part comes out on the 8th and the 7th on the 21st.  While weekends are going to be busy this month, I should be able to manage this. 
• Maybe I will have a finish in October after the 8th part comes out!!

4) WIP

• There are so many things I want to start... but need to keep WIPS at a maximum of 10 (where I find it comfortable).  
• This means getting back to focusing on something during the month.
• My oldest non-UFO wips are Canada Sampler and Tapestry.  I will make one of these my focus until its done... probably Tapestry.

Wishing you all a happy, and productive September!

August 2018 plans update

How crazy is it that it is already September!

As you can tell, I am still behind in my blog posts.  I have been doing a bit of stitching though... so that is good.

Until I get 100% back on track, I will be doing monthly goals plans and then the recap.

Now... lets see how I did in August!

1) Ornament a month - NOPE

• I have started one, but it didn't get finished

2) Year in Chalk - YES

• I did complete September, but it isn't laced yet... hopefully tonight

3) SALS - YES AND NO

•  I have not made any progress on Sneek or the cactus SAL
• I HAVE made progress on the Dutch Tile SAL.  Currently on part 5!

 

 

4) MYSTERY SAL - YES!!!

• If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I stitched my wonderful friend Lianne's second release - Hearts Aflutter.  She is designing under 1897 schoolhouse samplers and you should totally check it out!
• Here is my interpretation as I made a couple of small changes

All in all, still not back to Pre July, but definitely better than July.
Lets see what September brings... and just remember

IT ISN'T FALL UNTIL THE 23RD!!!

August 2018 plans

Well Hello August!

I hope with your arrival, my stitchy bug comes back to hang out!  Since July was so crazy, I am reducing my plans for August.  If I do more... GREAT!

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH

• Not sure what it will be, but I know it will be small and easy.  I also hope to get 2 done this month... so I'm back on track

2) YEAR IN CHALK

• September is up next

3) SALS

• I am currently in 3 SAL's... although only actively in 2... The Dutch Tile SAL and the Long Dog Sal.
• I will try and get a part on each, but will be happy with getting a part on at least one

4) MYSTERY

• I had a goal to finish by a specific date, but I don't' think that is possible now.  I am going to try and focus on this until that date to see how far I can get.  After that... no matter if it is done or not, I will be able to post pics :)

That's it!
Lets hope my update has more to offer than July did!!!

July 2018 plans update

July wasn't a good stitching month for me.  From a horrible cold at the end of June, to the heat, and also including the ornament from hell that ran off with my stitchy bug.

Lets see how I did...

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH - NOPE

• In fact the one I started totally stole my stitchy bug.  I put that little bastard in UFO bin.

2) YEAR IN CHALK - August - YES

• This is did do.  Its not laced as of this morning... but at least it is done

3) LONG DOG SAL - Long Dog Samplers Mystery - Sneek - NOPE

4) FOCUS WIP - Canada Sampler - NOPE

 

5) NEW START - Dutch Tile SAL - YES

• I started and got done Part 1 of the SAL.  I am not behind two parts now, but that is okay!

Dutch Tile SAL - Part 1

6) INK CIRCLES MONDAY - NOPE


Fingers crossed I have a better stitching month in August!

July 2018 plans

HELLO JULY

Hope all my Canadian readers had a wonderful Canada DAY!

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH

• This month I am picking one of the carolers from Christmas Chorus in Cross Stitch Favourites from a while back. This is designed from Durene Jones.

2) YEAR IN CHALK

• August is up next

3) LONG DOG SAL - Long Dog Samplers Mystery - Sneek

• Start and finish Part 5

4) FOCUS WIP

• This month is time to show Canada Sampler some much needed love, and I thought this was the perfect month to do that.
• I will also try and get at least one more cactus done on the Prickly but Cute SAL

5) NEW START

• The new Peppermint Purple Dutch tile blackwork SAL has started.  I would like to try to actually keep up with this one.  Since it is smallish, this shouldn't be an issue!

6) INK CIRCLES MONDAY

• Every Monday give an ink circles pattern at least a little love.
• Use the hashtags #InkCirclesMonday in Instagram
• For more information, see April 2018 plans post

June 2018 Plans

Can you believe it is already June??

Here are my plans for the month:

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH

• I'm not ready for my next series, so it will be a random ornament this month

2) YEAR IN CHALK

• July is kitted and ready to go

3) SAL - Long Dog Samplers Mystery - Sneek

• Start and finish Part 4 (maybe 5 as well)

4) BLACKWORK - Free SAL from Peppermint Purple

• The 6th and final part will be released on June 1st.

5) FOCUS WIP

• I am going to keep giving Tapestry some attention
• I also want to get caught up on the Long Dog Sal, so I might split focus between Tapestry and it.

6) NEW START

• On May 31st I had a new start.  I would like to finish this the fist week of June as it is a gift for an upcoming wedding.

7) INK CIRCLES MONDAY

• Every Monday give an ink circles pattern at least a little love.
• Use the hashtags #InkCirclesMonday in Instagram
• For more information, see April 2018 plans post

May 2018 plans update

Lets see how May shaped up!

1) ORNAMENT A MONTH - DONE

• Tiny Tidings - Snowy House is the last in the XXII series

Snowy House - Tiny Tidings XXII

• I also did a 2nd of the Merry Christmas.  Much happier with it on the mushroom.

Merry Christmas V2.0- Tiny Tidings XXII

2) YEAR IN CHALK  - DONE

• I finished up June on May 4th

Year in Chalk - June

3) SAL - Long Dog Samplers Mystery - Sneek

• Here is where I was last month

Long Dog Sneek - Parts 1 - 2
 

• Part 3 was finished on May 19

Long Dog Sneek - Parts 1-3

4) NEW SAL - worked on

• Part 2 was finished May 5th

Peppermint Purple - Blackwork Tangram
Parts 1-2
 

• Part 3 was finished on May 12th

Peppermint Purple - Blackwork Tangram
Parts 1-3

• Part 4 was finished on May 19th

Peppermint Purple - Blackwork Tangram
Parts 1-4

• Part 5 was finished on May 27th

5) FOCUS WIP

• After thinking about it, I decided to make Tapestry my focus WIP again.  This is where I am picking up from:

• And here is my progress for the month

6) INK CIRCLES MONDAY - done 2/4 weeks

• May 7th - YES

Dragons of Sumatra - Progress on May 7th

• May 14th - NOPE. 
• May 21st - Yes, Tapestry - no progress pic taken
• May 28th - Yes, Tapestry - no progress pic taken

7) FULL COVERAGE - NOPE

• After thinking again about everything I had in May, I decided that this was best left to another time.