Just Updated by WIP & UFO list

I updated the list and figured I should explain some of the omissions.

I had a bunch of my projects at work in a box under my desk. The cleaning lady threw it out. I almost choked her to death. I was furious! Because of her stupidity I lost:

January Carousel by Donna Kooler - along with the evenweave, floss, kreinik and beads
Endangered Youngin's - chart, fabric and floss
Animal Magnetism by Dimensions - fabric, floss, and hours upon hours of hard work.
Eagle in Moonlight - Dimensions - sort of ticked off about this one but was thinking about starting it over anyhow. But now that I lost the entire kit I will have to buy it again or find just the chart somewhere.

I know there were other things in that box and the total estimate of $$$ was about $200. That doesn't count the hours put into them. So, have a moment of silence for those that were lost and lets move on. (easier said over a year later, trust me).

Wow, I can't believe it has been that long!

I haven't touched this blog in over a year and I can't believe it flew like it did!

I'm doing good though and finally started stitching again. I actually have a finish to post! I finished this one just a couple of days ago. Started her a looooong time ago. I think right after I finished her sister Morning Fairy. I now have one of the "brothers" kitted. Just hope I can find the other brother in my statsh since Dragon Dreams doesn't have it posted anymore.

Mummers Mailbox

I have been working on a big scarecrow float for Golden Sunrise since January. One of the things we are adding to the float is a black plastic mailbox. I took this beatup box and did some magic. Wish I did a "before" pic on it. I hand painted the lettering and sunflower. Also added the glitter to the leaves, flowers and gords. We are looking for a scarecrow to put in the opening. If I can find the bird I will open the front flap, add straw and the bird. Here is the end result.

Flying Monkeys

Just finished this one tonight. I'm going to have to shop for some frames now that I'm actually getting some finishes.

I don't do cute before coffee!

I finished another piece today. This one is a freebie called Morning Angel by Dragon Dream and says "I don't do cute before coffee" Boy, did I prove that true today of all days! I got to work this morning and there was no tea, no creamer for the coffee either! I was pissed! My manager was in there as I was complaining and I told him, if the secretary knew she was going to be out for a week then she should have given someone the key to where she locks all the supplies. (we have over 100 people on our floor, with a night crew so things tend to walk away). So I went back to my desk with an empty cup. He came over about 5 minutes later and saw how miserable I was and told me "Just go to the store and get creamer!" So I did. I didn't mind buying it and if I knew we were out I would have brought some from home. But I need my caffeine! That is my breakfast! So I was determine to finish this one today since it just fit and was proved!

Moving right along

Just finished this little guy. It is called, It Snows... by Glory Bee. I used a mix of DMC and GAST plus subbed the colors of the scarf with W90 Whisper Fiber from Rainbow Gallery and used White HiLights (also by RG) for the snowflakes. Now sure how I'm going to "finish" him but glad to get another finish. Not sure what is next. I have alot of biggies here and lately have been wanting to tackle one or two. We will see what I feel like when I wake up in the morning :)

Eagles pattern finished

Finished another small project today and just in time for training camp!

I'm so proud of myself!

Here is a before and after pic. The before was taken last Aug and by the time I went on my diet I was a little heavier. The after was taken today. I'm getting there! My youngest, Eric, asked if I was sucking it in. I proudly said no and stood up. He gave me a hug and kiss :)

Look at this...two posts in one month LOL

Just finished Warm Winter Wishes by Waxing Moon. This was a fun one to do. Instead of using the Oatmeal for the snowflakes I used the white metallic DMC instead to give it some sparkle. I thought the oatmeal looked too "dirty".

Long Time No Post

I finally finished the Lizzie Kate Blessing Flip Its! I now have all 12 finished and have to put them together as ornaments. I have all the fabric and felt that I will need. Here are the last 6:

Now to finish up on Warm Winter Wishes and Midsummer Nights Fairy. I also have an Eagles design I want to do for the upcoming football season.

Here is a baby afghan that I also finished. Finished this a couple of weeks ago:

What Tarot Card are You?

You are The Wheel of Fortune

Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success

The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Finished A Preemie Set

A friend of mine had a baby girl on Oct 13th. She wasn't due until Nov 21st. The baby is just too cute and she is only 5 lbs 3oz. The preemie clothes were too big so they ended up having to shop at build a bear LOL I decided to make her a couple of hats and a sweater. Can't wait to get it to them.

This is my first try at a sweater (no matter what the size) It was easier and quicker than I thought. Let me know what you think.


Here are pics:

Two More Finishes

Finally got some more stitching done. I finished two more of the flip it ornies by Lizzie Kate. Tonight I finished Family and two weeks ago I finished Joy.

Some News

It has been 2 months since my last post. Haven't been crafting too much lately since I started my new job. However, I have two annoucements.

First:

A few months ago I stitched a design by Vivian Bales and designed/made buttons for it. The design is called Seaside Memories and is now on sale at Country Cottage http://www.countrycottageneedleart.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4340
The chart is free with the purchase of the button pack.
Here is a pic:



I have been working on an afghan for my daughter since last year. I put it down for the summer but just finished it tonight. This is a diagonal design and you can find the pattern here: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8mnnp/diag.html

Here are the pics of Gina's afghan.....the first is the full pic, it is about the size of a twin bed. The second is a close up of the stitches. It was done with Red Heart Blueberry acrylic yarn.


I really need to get back to stitching. I have a model to stitch for Oakhaven designs but haven't had much time or energy to stitch.

Peace ornie by Lizzie Kate

Just started and finished this little guy tonight. This is from the Just Cross Stitch Ornament magazine (either 2003 or 2004).

Was asked what I'm going to make out of it. I'm going to make it into an ornament but still trying to decide on how to finish it and what shape.

Friends by Lizzie Kate

Here is Friends from the 12 part series of Lizzie Kate's Christmas Blessings Flip its. Finished him July 15th. Now on to Joy. Still waiting to receive Song and Giving. Then have to order the 3 that were just released.

Eggs all wrapped up

I finally finished putting the last touches on the present for Eric's teacher. Here are the pics.

Eggs

This is Eggs by Sanman Originals (it is a freebie www.sanmanoriginals.com)and it was stitched for my son's teacher. She was so good to him this year so I wanted to give her something special. I know that she likes my crafts so I figured why not stitch! As I was stitching this I was looking at the birds. Now, is it a chicken or a rooster? A chicken would have the eggs and the chick but then the rooster would have the plume and the waddle. So I have decided to call it a Ricken LOL. I think I am going to mount this on a basket if I can find the right size. I thought about framing it but, to tell the truth, I just don't feel like trying to find the frame and maybe even a mat for it. It is already late because the last day of school was June 15th but I did make it a point to get her address.

My Theme Song

Your Theme Song is Fight for Your Right by the Beastie Boys

"Your mom busted in and said, "What's that noise?" Aw, mom you're just jealous - it's the Beastie Boys!" You love to party hard and cause a little trouble... And you're too busy getting wasted to move out of your parents' house!

What's Your Theme Song?

Love by Lizzie Kate

Here is the 3rd finish from the LK Christmas Flip It Series. I added her little nostrils because it just looked like she needed a nose.