Lighthouses

I'm back on my rotation, at least for a while (RR to come a bit late this month). So working on my Lighthouse pattern. This was supposed to be a b-day present for my MIL two years ago, we'll see if I can get it done for Christmas. I'm kind of wishing I'd done it on a blue fabric instead of the white, but I'm not about to frog it now.


I'm working on a scrapbook project though as well to send to my SIL serving overseas, so for the moment that will take priority.


Edited to respond to singular stitches- my last class is very helpfully called "Seminar in Management". So I'm not quite sure what it entails. This is through the UoP online program.

October SAT finished

I was so close to finishing TC last night. I needed 20 minutes this afternoon, but I'm finally all done! This kit is so old is was the version that came with the frame, so that will be my project for tomorrow.


I think I'm going to pick up my lighthouses while I'm on a roll. Definitely a different style, much cleaner lines and no confetti stitching - will be a nice change.

And more good news on the finishing front - I just handed in my last project for my 14th MBA class. One more to go and all done. Will definitely be a great Christmas present for me.

SAT Part 2

So far, so good. I've managed to finish all the cross and half-stitches in Tew Cottage, which was the plan for today. I'd planned to backstitch tomorrow but I might be able to get a head start on it later tonight.



I told myself I could order the fabric for my next start when this was finished - got my cart all loaded up ready to click "buy" when this is done.

Crazy Cat Lady Exchange

In September we had the Crazy Cat Lady Exchange on the Robin's Nest Board. I stitched this design for Cari. It is from a Good-natured Girls leaflet I had, and I finished it into a photo album cover (was a lot tougher than I thought to get the dimensions right). I didn't take a picture of all the entire exchange though, oops.












I also recieved this lovely pillow from Nicki last week. Thanks so much - the kitty is so cute and the stitching is beautiful. She also included some fabric and overdyed floss - turns out the colours are perfect for fall. Was wonderful to get such a nice package from so far away.

October SAT

Really been a long time. Have really not been motivated to stitch for a while now. And everytime I wanted to update the little I had been stitching, seems like I couldn't get photos to load. So got as frustrated with blogging as I was with stitching. But I'm feeling good about stitching again, I think. I sent my RR out on Sunday, which was my last stitching commitment. As the next one hasn't arrived yet, I actually have time to stitch for me, which I don't think has happened since May. So this may be why I'm happier. Not that I don't like stitching for others, but I may have been a little ambitious considering my limited time. And of course, now that I have no pressure to stitch, I'm stitching faster, better, and more often! So I'll definitely be taking a break from commitment stitching for a while (other than the RR to finish of course).

I picked up Tew Cottage again on Sunday as soon as the RR was packed. I hadn't worked on this since April. First picture is where I was before Sunday, next is last night. This was the first project I ever bought (in 1997). It is now so close to being finished that I've decided to try and finish it up this weekend on the Robin's Nest SAT. I know I can definitely get the cross and half-stitches done, but I'll try for the backstitching too. Would be so nice to get this finished up; having a UFO that old was making me feel bad. And if I finish something, I get to start something new - a great motivation since I've been bad and buying stash lately. We'll see how I do, updates to come.

the pics

Tried several times and couldn't get the pictures to load - what a pain.
Here's another try, maybe separately will work.

Working on Veronica's RR that I need to finish this week - yikes. Will post a picture of it soon - stitching EMS's Santababy for her.

I'm back

Back from vacation that is. Had a lovely time visiting family, although putting 4000 km on the car took a lot of time up. Back to the real world I guess now. Started another course as well, only 2 more after this one. I'm enjoying the program a lot, but its really quite time intensive. I'm really in a crafting slump right now, as the little time I have I'm not very motivated to do anything. Still, with the time off, might be able to get back into the rythym. My shoping hasn't slowed down, so have lots of catching up to do. Here is what was in my mailbox when I got back!

Floss bags to finish up my organization projects, as well as the Spring Garden with AccPack (50% off!) and the stash enhancement package from Traditional stitches. Lots of goodies in there, including the green linen which I'm sure I'll find a use for. From Cross-stitch cupboard, got the colour variations and two little flower kits. I think one of them might be good in the RR I'm in.
I was a bit disappointed with the SEP the first month (lovely things, just not really my style) but these are much more useful. I've also signed up for the linen collector program so I'm never stuck when inspiration finally strikes. MOre mail for me!

My Christmas in July ornament has been recieved by Sheila, so I can post a picture. Also sent my last card in the birthday exchange, so one of that too. (Or I would if blogger would post them - agh)

Until I can get more motivation, I'll try not to set ambitious goals for the month. So for August, the plan is to hang on and get my committments taken care of. I have Veronica's RR to stitch for the 15th, so must get cracking. Then the Cat lady exchnage coming up, which I have ideas for.