Stocking Finish

I am so excited to see the whole stocking. 
I haven't decided who it's for so the name is not at the top yet.
This is actually white aida fabric but as often happens it looks blue in the picture.
I think I will admire it for a while before I pressure myself to choose the next project.
Have a great rest of the week and stitch whenever you can

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Just a raccoon to do

I am so close to the end of this stocking ♥.  It's hard to tell but I have actually started the raccoon's head that is at the toe end of the Christmas stocking.

I want to stitch Little House Needleworks, "He is Risen" for my next project.  CLICK HERE to see a picture of the chart.  I am not going to stitch the 2 Angels at the top.  Now that I look at the chart it seems like I may have to re-chart the line below the tomb.  I think the second "He" after the comma should also be capitalized so I will re-center that line.

Have some great stitching time this weekend.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

The Lantern is stitched

I love how the lantern turned out and it will be even more spectacular when it is backstitched.
I am so close to the bottom of this stocking so my mind is swirling with so many options for my next cross stitch project.
There is a Paula Vaughan SAL at 123Stitch which reminded me that I put aside a lovely PV project in late 2015 that I would love to finish.
Of course it's always been more fun for me to start another project than dig around to find an old WIP so there is another stocking I want to stitch and I also have "A Treasured Time" on my shelf that keeps calling me.
My room is quite a mess as I have also started another baby quilt - this has a lot of applique which is a new process for me so it's not moving very fast.
I hope we can all find stitching time this coming weekend.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Stocking Wip

I have finished enough of the deer to do the backstitching on it before I move on to the rest of the stocking.
I am still most excited about stitching the lantern just below the deer so I hope to finish that this weekend.
Our weather has been so nice that I am trying to ignore the irresistible urge that I have to start spring cleaning.
Enjoy however much time you find for stitching this week.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

What a Face

I love the deer's face and it will be even more wonderful once the backstitching is finished.
Christmas stocking patterns always seem to take longer than I think they will but this one will be worth the time.
Our youngest son is coming for a visit so we have a great weekend coming up.
My next big goal is to stitch the lantern below the deer.
Have some pleasant stitching time whenever you can.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Progress on Christmas Stocking

I have stitched the deer's antlers and most of the background of tree branches and blobs of snow.  I am so excited to start the rest of the deer's head.
Have a great rest of the month full of stitching time.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Stocking WIP

I only did a little more stitching but I was able to backstitch the birds and the squirrel this week.

Have a great weekend of stitching.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

WIP Christmas Stocking

I have a pretty good start on my next
Christmas Stocking project - I love the animals in this one.













This is the leaflet that has the chart for the Christmas Stocking.

Happy Stitching Days

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

A finished Stocking

My nativity stocking stitching is finished and just in time, too.  The grandchildren will be visiting later today for an overnight stay. 
This has been one of my favorite stitching projects and I may have a hard time choosing my next one.
Ack!  I just realized I have not backstitched Mary's face so I guess this really is not a finish yet.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Stocking Progress

I need to finish the toe and then backstitch this portion of the stocking and it will be done.
A very dear friend died on 09-12-2013 and it was very sad news for us.  I have discovered that in addition to stitching bringing much joy and relaxation, it also keeps the sadness at bay.

I have been following another stitcher working on a Christmas stocking and she said she is "already beginning to feel a bit melancholy at the thought of not stitching my angel . . ".  I feel that same sense as I near the end of one of my favorite stitching projects.  Visit Riona's blog by CLICKING HERE to see her beautiful Christmas stocking project she is sharing with blog land.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

WIP and a contest for you to enter

I have run out of a couple of floss requirements so I am again doing some backstitching.  I placed my on line order yesterday so it should be here before I need it.
I will have to turn the scroll bars to get to the very bottom of the chart.  I so  am dreading verifying how accurately I have cut the fabric - but I was so very careful surely all will be good.


We did get to visit with family not once but twice.  The grand daughters are growing so fast and they are so nice and very bright.

I found a new to me blog this morning - Stitchey Stuff.  Mary is celebrating her blogaversary by having a drawing for her followers.  Click HERE to find out you can enter and win a $20 gift certificate to 123 Stitch.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

WIP Pic

I have felt a cold coming on this week so I am really impressed with the amount of stitching I accomplished while I ignored any symptoms that might cause discomfort.

The grandchildren might visit for a little while this weekend so we will see how much stitching gets done over the holiday weekend.

Have a very fun and safe Labor Day Weekend.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Still stitching away

Last Sunday I finished the back stitching for the top half of the Christmas stocking that I am working on.  I am always amazed at how much the back stitching adds to the look of the cross stitching.

Now that most of the top half is rolled up in the scroll bars I can stitch the remainder of the stocking - this is my progress since Sunday.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

2 weeks of stitching

I missed a weekly update but the back stitching makes time stand still for me so I didn't realize the days were flying by.
I am hoping that a couple (few) more days of back stitching will allow me to turn the scroll bars and return to the cross stitching.
Labor Day will be here before I know it so have a great weekend if you celebrate and in case I get lost in my project again.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Progress for the week

The weather is much improved over last week as you can see by the little stitching progress I have to show for this week. 
I know I was planning to do more back stitching but I didn't feel like it so I continued with the pattern.  I have reached the bottom scroll bar on the left side so I can't put off the back stitching for very much longer.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Another week of Stitching

We have been having some impressive monsoon storms this last week so with my computer unplugged, I find I get a lot more stitching done.
I am going to do some more backstitching before I get too much farther down this design - it's almost time to turn the top part under the scroll bars

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Progress on my Stocking

I haven't stitched every day so I think this is pretty good progress - there's a lot left to do, though..
The other Christmas Stocking I stitched was a big project for me so I decided to do the back stitching as I went along - it was so nice to be done when I got to the bottom of that stocking that I will do the same with this stocking.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Another WIP started 06/27/13

This is my newest cross stitch project.
I saw a finish on the 123Stitch message board and it reminded me that I had this in my stash so I was immediately motivated to start another WIP.
This is "O Holy Night" from Donna Kooler's Ultimate Stocking Collection.

Here is what it is supposed to look like when I finish it.  I am using the recommended DMC floss and 14 count Navy Aida fabric.
I decided to put "Holy Night" at the top instead of personalizing it with someone's name.
I am also using a table top frame that my husband found at a yard sale for me.  I love it - it's actually an F.A. Edmunds Scroll Frame with adjustable lap stand but after drilling a couple more holes it works perfectly for me while it sits on the dining room table.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

I have a finish!

This is my Stoney Creek Woodland Christmas Stocking.
I can't believe I started this in February and I am already done :). I am so excited with this finish - I can't remember ever making (and frogging) so many french knots.
We are having Thanksgiving here this year so I have really pushed to get this done so I can start cleaning and cooking.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Christmas Stocking WIP

I am slowly stitching away on my Christmas Stocking WIP and I have decided I am not allowed to interrupt this project with any other cross stitching.  The top picture was my progress in mid-July.
I will be so excited to finish this and be able to stitch something else. I think everything I stitch any more takes 10 times longer than I think it will.
I am doing the back stitching as I go (I have never tried this before) so I truly will be done when I get to the bottom of the stocking.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]