At this time of year, many needle workers make a list of their stitching goals for the year. They then post through out the year on how they are progressing on their goals or they cross them off of lists published on their blogs.
Last year in January, 2008, I prepared a list of projects that I wanted to work on and hopefully finish during the year. I did accomplish a lot but not necessarily a lot on the projects listed in my 2008 goals.
During the year I accomplished the following;
1. Moved blog to Blogger.
This took quite a while!
2. Copied over all previous blog posts and comments.
See above…
3. Developed my needlework rotation (section rotating).
This took a while as I tried out different options and styles.
Finally decided that I can’t rotate based on time or when I finished
a length of thread. I found that I’m comfortable rotating after
I finished a section of a design. This is what I’ve been doing for years and I decided that it still works for me. :-)
4. Had a needlework article published!!!
This was exciting!
5. Began the MAJOR reorganization of the needlework stash.
“I have how much stash?”
“Oh my!”
This was said after throwing forearm over forehead.
6. Began documenting, with pictures, all completed needlework projects.
“I remember stitching this. That was in xxxx, oh my goodness how long ago was that?” Sigh… “That long ago…”
7. Finished 11 needlework projects.
Wahoo!!! And one of these was started two years ago!
This year I spent some time thinking about what I wanted this year’s goals to be and this is what I came up with;
1. Have Fun with my needlework!
Yes, that’s it!
That’s all you ask? Well, yes I finally decided that I’m not a goal stitcher. I have more fun working through different projects without worrying about what I have to finish for this year, especially at this time in my life.
I’m planning on continuing to reorganize my stash and yes I do actually have fun organizing. :-)
I’m also planning on writing some additional articles/information on my blog.
I’m also planning on continuing working through my needlework rotation.
I’ve taken lots of pictures to share with everyone and to document the projects that I’ve completed. It’s been amazing to look at what I’ve stitched and to see how far we’ve come! And this is only the pieces that I still have as I’ve given lots away! :-)
I’ve removed the “Needlework Status” section of my blog as it was a challenge to keep it updated.
I’ve added the “2008 Completed Needlework Projects” section to my blog.
I hope everyone is having a great start to 2009!
By the way, is anyone else having trouble trying to remember to write 2009 on everything? I am!!!
Thanks for stopping by! :-)
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Monday, July 21, 2008
“Stitching Update” -- July 21, 2008
I’ve finally had a chance to take some pictures so I can share some progress on my stitching projects. Enjoy!
2. Medium Project: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: I’ve made some progress on the hat. The first swirl is done and I have the second swirl about ½ done.
3. Small Project:
“Peppermint Stripes” stocking by Joan Lohr April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
Status: I’m still working on the body of the stocking. The silver and red vertical stripes work up very quickly. The green stripe is the Fern stitch which takes a little longer as I have to carefully lay all of the threads. It’s worth the time and effort as it’s very pretty when it’s done.
2. Medium Project: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: I’ve made some progress on the hat. The first swirl is done and I have the second swirl about ½ done.
3. Small Project:
“Peppermint Stripes” stocking by Joan Lohr April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
Status: I’m still working on the body of the stocking. The silver and red vertical stripes work up very quickly. The green stripe is the Fern stitch which takes a little longer as I have to carefully lay all of the threads. It’s worth the time and effort as it’s very pretty when it’s done.
“Santa” by Cheryl Schaeffer
I started working on this project last Spring but I had to stop as I mixed up two of the threads and had to order both threads. The Alabaster has come in so I was able to finish the mustache and beard. I’m still waiting on the Fancy Fur to finish the pompom on the top of his hat. Since the border is raised, while I’m waiting on the Fancy Fur, I’m stitching about three rows on basket weave so that finisher has a smoother flatter edge for finishing.
Status: Finished mustache and beard.
Started stitching basket weave edge.
8. Gift Stitching
Status: In the last two + weeks I was able to work on DD’s and DH’s ornaments. Pictures and details in January, 2009! :-)
9. Cross Stitch – Yes it’s a sheep!
I started this little piece which is a monthly kit from my LNS and on an earlier post I asked everyone to guess what it was. Kathryn was the first one to guess that it was a sheep! It’s a free chart from Bent Creek “The Little Sheep that Could”. LOL!
Status: I finished the sheep and I’m stitching the swirls on the background.
11. Random Project
“Uncle Sam” by Janet Zickler Casey
I’m a member of the Shining Needle Society and Gay Ann Rogers in her classroom challenged everyone to stitch at least one hour on a project on July 4, 2008. I wanted to stitch on something with a July 4 theme so I pulled out “Uncle Sam”. I took this class from Janet at the 2001 ANG Seminar in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, “Uncle Sam” and my other class piece “North Star Santa” were put away as after I came home, I became sick. :-(
The first picture is how we looked when I pulled him back out again. The second picture is what I was able to complete this past week. He’s going to be put away again, but not for long! :-)
Status: Face completed.
Progress after class completed.
Progress this week.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and you were able to stitch a lot! Thanks for visiting my
blog!!! :-)
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
“Stitching Update” -- July 9, 2008
Over the last several weeks I’ve been mainly working on my gift stitching and my Bargello Challenge. I’ve already shared pictures of my Bargello Challenge with you last week. Since family members read my blog, I’ll share pictures of my gift stitching in January, 2009 after the projects are given as gifts.
In the meanwhile, what else have I been up to?
I’ll have more details after this weekend as I have several projects that I want to get just a little bit more done before I share a picture. In the meanwhile, I thought I would share a wee picture of a cross stitch picture that I started.
Can anyone guess what it is? Kathryn and Ruth, this one is for you! :-)
In the meanwhile, what else have I been up to?
I’ll have more details after this weekend as I have several projects that I want to get just a little bit more done before I share a picture. In the meanwhile, I thought I would share a wee picture of a cross stitch picture that I started.
Can anyone guess what it is? Kathryn and Ruth, this one is for you! :-)
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Saturday, July 5, 2008
2008 Stitching Goals Update -- July 5, 2008
I posted a list of 2008 stitching goals last January and since June has just ended I thought I would see how I was doing. You can read detailed descriptions of each of the original projects in my rotation on my January 3, 2008 post at;
http://cyns-stitches.blogspot.com/2008/05/2008-stitching-goals-january-3-2008.html
One of the first things I did was shortly after starting my rotation I decided to redo my categories of projects. Instead of rotating between specific projects I created categories of types of projects. I found that I had too many large projects and my original rotation system wasn’t working.
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
Status: 13 of 24 squares completed.
3 squares are almost completed.
This is a wonderful piece that I started as a class at the ANG Baltimore Seminar in August,
2007. You can still the piece on ANG’s website at;
http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-07/classes/4day/42711.php
2. Medium Project #2: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: Face is done and working on hat.
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/candy%20swirl%20santa.htm
ANG Auction Project A Collection of Design’s “Pumpkin Boy”
Status: Completed!
Medium Project: “North Star Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: Completed!
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/north%20star%20santa.htm
3. Small Project: April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
“Peppermint Stripes” stocking by Joan Lohr
Status: Started body of Stocking.
Canvas of the Month Club – July 2004
“Santa” by Cheryl Schaeffer for Rainbow Gallery
Status: I stopped working on this project as I misread the directions and used the wrong fiber
for the wrong section. I ordered more fiber but had to wait till it arrived. I’ll put this
back in the rotation to finish this project this summer.
Canvas of the Month Club – January, 2008
“Medallions” by Joan Lohr for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – October, 2004
“Hearts for the Holidays” by Joan Lohr for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – February, 2008
“Christmas Fantasy” by David McCaskill for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – August, 2004
“O’ Tannenbaum” by Beth Robertson and Suzanne Howren of Shear Creations for Rainbow
Gallery.
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – March, 2008
“Tiny Treasures” was designed by Cathy Lyon and Marian Morton for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
4. Community Stitching (Charity)/Teaching Needlework
This category is for community (charity) stitching. I’ve also added into this category the time
I spend on preparing and teaching needlework to children and teens. This also includes the
time that I spend organizing needlework kits that are used to teach needlework at different
events.
Status: Replenished Needlepoint Magnets & Cross Stitch kits.
Need to restock supplies for above kits.
Need to prepare for August camp-in event.
5. Organizing Needlework Stash
Status: Lot’s of progress.
Three boxes have been shipped to be sold on eBay.
Lot’s of canvases have been sorted and inventoried.
Lot’s of fibers have been sorted and inventoried.
Lot’s more to do!
6. Household Stitching
This is misc. stitching such as repairing household items and sewing on scouting patches. The
biggest challenge for me is to keep up with the scouting patches, especially since they receive
a bunch that they’ve earned in the previous months all at one time! :-)
Status: Kept up with those received since January, 2008.
Need to sew on the ones that they received at the end of the year or at the last Court
of Awards/Honor.
7. Beaded Project: “Moonlight Ghost” (2008) MH188205
Status: Have stitched three colors. About 1/3 - ½ done.
8. Gift Stitching
These are needlework gifts for family members. The challenge is to find time to stitch on
them when the respective family member is not at home. I recently reorganized how I store
these projects so it’s much easier to pull them out and work on them. I’m taking pictures as I
work and I’ll share them with everyone in January, 2009.
Daughter’s Christmas Ornament
Status: I’ve made some progress on this project but progress is slow as I can’t stitch while
she’s home. She will be going away soon for several weeks so I expect to make a lot
of progress while she’s gone.
Husband’s Christmas Ornament
Status: I’ve made some progress on this project but progress has been slow. I can stitch on
this while he’s home but I just haven’t had time and I need to concentrate on dear
daughter’s as she will come by to see what I’m working on. I can stitch in front of my
husband him and he wouldn’t probably notice what I’m working on where my
daughter will notice. LOL
Son’s Christmas Ornament
Status: I’ve made some progress on this project but progress has been slow.
Dear son will be going to camp and I’ll concentrate on his ornament while he’s gone.
9. Cross Stitch
I decided to add a cross stitch project to my rotation as I enjoy doing cross stitch and I have
lot’s and I do mean lot’s of projects in my stash!
Status: Current project is half done. Picture to be shared on next bi-weekly update.
10. Travel Piece
Barbara Fox’s “Noel Star”
Status: A little bit of progress since January, 2008.
I’m doing the background in basket weave so this is my “I’m too tired to think or traveling
piece”. I haven’t been traveling so this piece hasn’t been worked on much since
January, 2008.
11. Random Project
I decided to add this category as just sometimes I need to shake things up a bit! The pieces
in this category will be worked on for brief periods until they go back to wait their turn for
the above categories!
12. Almost Done Works in Progress
As I’m organizing my stash, I’m finding lot’s of projects that for one reason or another I set
aside when they were almost completed or at least they are 90% done. I’m going to add
another category to my rotation so that I can start completing these projects. The projects
that are placed in this category will only take one to two hours to complete. Or at least that’s
what I’ll estimate that they’ll need! :-)
“A Collection of Designs” Firecracker Cookie
Status: I set this project aside as I didn’t like the fiber that I selected for the medium blue.
I’ve picked out new possibilities for the medium blue. Once I solve this problem, I expect
that this project will work up in about one to two hours.
Unfinished Objects (UFO’s) or Projects in Waiting (PIW’s)
Listed below are the projects that I wanted to complete when I created my original list in January, 2008. They’ll be added to the categories listed above when a previous project has been completed.
1. My Son’s Strictly Christmas Stocking
Status: No progress since January, 2008.
2. “Heartstrings Chimney Santa”
Status: No progress since January, 2008.
3. “Cobblefield Road” Cyber Workshop
Status: No progress since January, 2008.
I’m very pleased with the progress that I’ve made in the first six months of 2008. I’m especially with how I am organizing my needlework projects, rotation, and supplies. This has helped to clean up the stitching area and has made it a lot easier to pick up a project when I have time. I’ve also enjoyed finding many projects that quite frankly, I forgot that I had. I’ve finished the stitching on many of these projects but I’ve also found a lot of projects that I set aside for one reason or another that won’t take too much time to finish.
My completion status is:
Medium Projects: 2
Small Projects: 5
I’m quite pleased with the projects that I’ve completed so far this year and I’m looking forward to completing many more projects in the second half of 2008!
I hope you enjoyed reading about my progress and my rotation. Thank you for visiting my blog and I enjoy reading your comments!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
http://cyns-stitches.blogspot.com/2008/05/2008-stitching-goals-january-3-2008.html
One of the first things I did was shortly after starting my rotation I decided to redo my categories of projects. Instead of rotating between specific projects I created categories of types of projects. I found that I had too many large projects and my original rotation system wasn’t working.
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
Status: 13 of 24 squares completed.
3 squares are almost completed.
This is a wonderful piece that I started as a class at the ANG Baltimore Seminar in August,
2007. You can still the piece on ANG’s website at;
http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-07/classes/4day/42711.php
2. Medium Project #2: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: Face is done and working on hat.
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/candy%20swirl%20santa.htm
ANG Auction Project A Collection of Design’s “Pumpkin Boy”
Status: Completed!
Medium Project: “North Star Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: Completed!
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/north%20star%20santa.htm
3. Small Project: April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
“Peppermint Stripes” stocking by Joan Lohr
Status: Started body of Stocking.
Canvas of the Month Club – July 2004
“Santa” by Cheryl Schaeffer for Rainbow Gallery
Status: I stopped working on this project as I misread the directions and used the wrong fiber
for the wrong section. I ordered more fiber but had to wait till it arrived. I’ll put this
back in the rotation to finish this project this summer.
Canvas of the Month Club – January, 2008
“Medallions” by Joan Lohr for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – October, 2004
“Hearts for the Holidays” by Joan Lohr for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – February, 2008
“Christmas Fantasy” by David McCaskill for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – August, 2004
“O’ Tannenbaum” by Beth Robertson and Suzanne Howren of Shear Creations for Rainbow
Gallery.
Status: Completed!
Canvas of the Month Club – March, 2008
“Tiny Treasures” was designed by Cathy Lyon and Marian Morton for Rainbow Gallery
Status: Completed!
4. Community Stitching (Charity)/Teaching Needlework
This category is for community (charity) stitching. I’ve also added into this category the time
I spend on preparing and teaching needlework to children and teens. This also includes the
time that I spend organizing needlework kits that are used to teach needlework at different
events.
Status: Replenished Needlepoint Magnets & Cross Stitch kits.
Need to restock supplies for above kits.
Need to prepare for August camp-in event.
5. Organizing Needlework Stash
Status: Lot’s of progress.
Three boxes have been shipped to be sold on eBay.
Lot’s of canvases have been sorted and inventoried.
Lot’s of fibers have been sorted and inventoried.
Lot’s more to do!
6. Household Stitching
This is misc. stitching such as repairing household items and sewing on scouting patches. The
biggest challenge for me is to keep up with the scouting patches, especially since they receive
a bunch that they’ve earned in the previous months all at one time! :-)
Status: Kept up with those received since January, 2008.
Need to sew on the ones that they received at the end of the year or at the last Court
of Awards/Honor.
7. Beaded Project: “Moonlight Ghost” (2008) MH188205
Status: Have stitched three colors. About 1/3 - ½ done.
8. Gift Stitching
These are needlework gifts for family members. The challenge is to find time to stitch on
them when the respective family member is not at home. I recently reorganized how I store
these projects so it’s much easier to pull them out and work on them. I’m taking pictures as I
work and I’ll share them with everyone in January, 2009.
Daughter’s Christmas Ornament
Status: I’ve made some progress on this project but progress is slow as I can’t stitch while
she’s home. She will be going away soon for several weeks so I expect to make a lot
of progress while she’s gone.
Husband’s Christmas Ornament
Status: I’ve made some progress on this project but progress has been slow. I can stitch on
this while he’s home but I just haven’t had time and I need to concentrate on dear
daughter’s as she will come by to see what I’m working on. I can stitch in front of my
husband him and he wouldn’t probably notice what I’m working on where my
daughter will notice. LOL
Son’s Christmas Ornament
Status: I’ve made some progress on this project but progress has been slow.
Dear son will be going to camp and I’ll concentrate on his ornament while he’s gone.
9. Cross Stitch
I decided to add a cross stitch project to my rotation as I enjoy doing cross stitch and I have
lot’s and I do mean lot’s of projects in my stash!
Status: Current project is half done. Picture to be shared on next bi-weekly update.
10. Travel Piece
Barbara Fox’s “Noel Star”
Status: A little bit of progress since January, 2008.
I’m doing the background in basket weave so this is my “I’m too tired to think or traveling
piece”. I haven’t been traveling so this piece hasn’t been worked on much since
January, 2008.
11. Random Project
I decided to add this category as just sometimes I need to shake things up a bit! The pieces
in this category will be worked on for brief periods until they go back to wait their turn for
the above categories!
12. Almost Done Works in Progress
As I’m organizing my stash, I’m finding lot’s of projects that for one reason or another I set
aside when they were almost completed or at least they are 90% done. I’m going to add
another category to my rotation so that I can start completing these projects. The projects
that are placed in this category will only take one to two hours to complete. Or at least that’s
what I’ll estimate that they’ll need! :-)
“A Collection of Designs” Firecracker Cookie
Status: I set this project aside as I didn’t like the fiber that I selected for the medium blue.
I’ve picked out new possibilities for the medium blue. Once I solve this problem, I expect
that this project will work up in about one to two hours.
Unfinished Objects (UFO’s) or Projects in Waiting (PIW’s)
Listed below are the projects that I wanted to complete when I created my original list in January, 2008. They’ll be added to the categories listed above when a previous project has been completed.
1. My Son’s Strictly Christmas Stocking
Status: No progress since January, 2008.
2. “Heartstrings Chimney Santa”
Status: No progress since January, 2008.
3. “Cobblefield Road” Cyber Workshop
Status: No progress since January, 2008.
I’m very pleased with the progress that I’ve made in the first six months of 2008. I’m especially with how I am organizing my needlework projects, rotation, and supplies. This has helped to clean up the stitching area and has made it a lot easier to pick up a project when I have time. I’ve also enjoyed finding many projects that quite frankly, I forgot that I had. I’ve finished the stitching on many of these projects but I’ve also found a lot of projects that I set aside for one reason or another that won’t take too much time to finish.
My completion status is:
Medium Projects: 2
Small Projects: 5
I’m quite pleased with the projects that I’ve completed so far this year and I’m looking forward to completing many more projects in the second half of 2008!
I hope you enjoyed reading about my progress and my rotation. Thank you for visiting my blog and I enjoy reading your comments!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
“Stitching Update” -- June 17, 2008
I was trying to post a new entry on Sunday but our camera decided it did NOT want to talk to our computer. After a lot of sweet talking and some muttering we were finally able to load up the pictures from my camera. Sigh…
School ended last Tuesday and I was hoping to get a lot of stitching completed in the evenings. Well, that didn’t happen. Oh well. We still had a lot of odds and ends to wrap up, our son went “downy Ocean” and back and we’ve had some large storm systems come through Windy Meadow in the last week including Monday night!
This is what I’ve accomplished in the last week or so.
School ended last Tuesday and I was hoping to get a lot of stitching completed in the evenings. Well, that didn’t happen. Oh well. We still had a lot of odds and ends to wrap up, our son went “downy Ocean” and back and we’ve had some large storm systems come through Windy Meadow in the last week including Monday night!
This is what I’ve accomplished in the last week or so.
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
I was able to finish stitching the one green section towards the top and to the right in the picture. I also started the two sections in the center which are about halfway completed.
2. Medium Project: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
No progress.
3. Small Project: “Peppermint Stripes” stocking by Joan Lohr
April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
No progress.
4. Charity/Teaching Needlework
No progress.
5. Organizing Needlework Stash
I was able to purchase a lot of storage containers which I’m going to use to reorganize my beads. I’ll have a picture of them soon.
6. Household Stitching
Fixed a dining room cushion.
Sewed on lots of Girl Scout badges on my daughters vest. This took a long time as I realized when I started stitching that I was ummmm three years behind (she says while ducking). I’m the leader of the troop and of course like most troop leaders I spend a lot of time advising the girls and I guess I kind of got behind on her patches. Well I was finally able to stitch on the important ones for the Community Bridging night. Now we have to wait for a few important ones to arrive as they were out of them at the Council store. We then have to decide what to do with the three baggies of fun patches that she’s received over the last three years. These will probably go in a binder.
7. Beaded Project: “Moonlight Ghost” (2008) MH188205
2008 Autumn Harvest Pins Collection
I’ve finished stitching all of the white. These are always quick and fun stitches. When I stitch these I absolutely don’t worry about laying threads. I took two pictures. One on a white background and one on a dark green background as I wasn’t too sure which would look better on screen.
8. Gift Stitching
Great intentions on working on a project for Dear Son but ran out of time and
energy!
I appreciate everyone visiting and especially those who comment! Thank you!!!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Friday, May 30, 2008
“Stitching Update #1” -- May 30, 2008
I did make a lot of progress this past week. Much of it was organizing the rotation system, and writing up a very detailed email about teaching children and teens how to do needlework. I did make progress on my different projects and the pictures are from Sunday night.
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
I was able to finish stitching two sections of “Tiny Packages” including the outline stitching. Since these are two small areas, you’ll be able to see these two sections if you compare this picture to the previous picture from the May 11, 2008 post.
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
I was able to finish stitching two sections of “Tiny Packages” including the outline stitching. Since these are two small areas, you’ll be able to see these two sections if you compare this picture to the previous picture from the May 11, 2008 post.
2. Medium Project: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
I have most of the first section of his hat covered in the red ribbon floss but its taking a long time to cover the padding as I need to lay the ribbon on both the front and the back of the canvas.
3. Small Project: “Peppermint Stripes” stocking by Joan Lohr April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
This past week, it was put on the stretcher bars and on the table while I’m waiting for the threads for the Santa project. I finished the cuff and the silver band right under the cuff. The picture doesn’t show it well as its white and silver on white.
4. Charity/Teaching Needlework
No progress this past week.
5. Organizing Needlework Stash
More items were moved into the “to be documented/sorted/stored pile”.
6. Household Stitching
Fixed my son’s stuffed crab. One side seam came open. :-)
7. Beaded Project: “Moonlight Ghost” (2008) MH188205
2008 Autumn Harvest Pins Collection
This was opened and organized on the table. About 20 stitches in white were stitched. I’ll share a picture when I have more progress as it doesn’t look like much right now. :-)
8. Gift Stitching
These projects were organized into their own tote so it will be easier to grab them when opportunity strikes!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Monday, May 12, 2008
Cyn’s Rotation Explanation -- May 12, 2008
I thought I would share my stitching rotation system. I am most definitely a multi-project stitcher for many reasons. I switch between projects mainly because I enjoy stitching on many different projects. Since I work full-time and we are raising two very active teenagers my tiredness factor changes from night to night so it helps to have projects of different levels of complexity. I also find that if I’m working on several different projects, I’m less likely to get distracted by another project or to start feeling overwhelmed with the stash which is saying, “Work on Me”, “No, Work on Me”! :-)
I am fortunate that I can set up most of my projects at our very large oak dining room table. Since the table is so large, I can set up multiple projects at one time and then I just move from chair to chair or slide the project to the corner where I have my floor Ott light. Our house has a fairly open floor plan so by sitting in the dining room, I’m slightly separate from the activities going on in the family room and kitchen but I’m still close enough to be available. I’m also on the way to the rest of the house so everyone can easily stop by if they want to talk to me.
The goal is to work on each one of the 7 categories (gift stitching whenever possible) at least once before repeating that category. I don’t set a time limit or thread goal as my stitching time is not consistent. One night I might be able to stitch for two or more hours, the next night 15 minutes! I hope to accomplish at least the same amount of stitching time or progress in each category before repeating.
Right now my rotation includes the following;
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
2. Medium Project: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
3. Small Project: “Stripes Stocking” by Joan Lohr
This is the April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
4. Charity/Teaching Needlework
I’m bouncing between getting materials ready to replenish the Cross Stitch and Needlepoint Magnets kits, developing the embroidery book marks for this August’s older girls camping weekend, and starting to work on “Kiss” pillows for the SanBernardino ANG Chapter.
5. Organizing Needlework Stash
6. Household Stitching
7. Beaded Project: “Moonlight Ghost” (2008) MH188205
8. Gift Stitching
This category is going to be worked on whenever the recipient isn’t home.
I’m going to try to post a weekly/biweekly update for the projects that I’m currently rotating through. Hopefully, this will help me update more often and you’ll be able to see the progress that I’m making. On the weeks where I’ve done less stitching, I’ll post pictures of projects that I’ve stitched over the years.
I’ll also be adding to my rotation the kimono’s designed by Margaret Bendig which are in this year’s issues of Needlepoint Now (http://www.needlepointnow.com/). There are going to be four, one for each of the four seasons. The spring kimono has already been published and the summer kimono, “Summer Lavender Kimono” is in the current issue. These are apx. 5.5” x 5.5” and are just beautiful. My daughter has decided to stitch them as designed while I’ll be changing the colors. Should be lots of fun but we won’t be starting until July or August. She just has too much on her schedule right now.
I’ll also be adding in another project which I can share with everyone in June/July, 2008. Janet Perry of “Nuts About Needlepoint” (http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/) asked me to participate in a Bargello Challenge. More on this later.
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
I am fortunate that I can set up most of my projects at our very large oak dining room table. Since the table is so large, I can set up multiple projects at one time and then I just move from chair to chair or slide the project to the corner where I have my floor Ott light. Our house has a fairly open floor plan so by sitting in the dining room, I’m slightly separate from the activities going on in the family room and kitchen but I’m still close enough to be available. I’m also on the way to the rest of the house so everyone can easily stop by if they want to talk to me.
The goal is to work on each one of the 7 categories (gift stitching whenever possible) at least once before repeating that category. I don’t set a time limit or thread goal as my stitching time is not consistent. One night I might be able to stitch for two or more hours, the next night 15 minutes! I hope to accomplish at least the same amount of stitching time or progress in each category before repeating.
Right now my rotation includes the following;
1. Large Project: “Holiday Patches” by Susan Krendt
2. Medium Project: “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
3. Small Project: “Stripes Stocking” by Joan Lohr
This is the April, 2008 Canvas of the Month Club
4. Charity/Teaching Needlework
I’m bouncing between getting materials ready to replenish the Cross Stitch and Needlepoint Magnets kits, developing the embroidery book marks for this August’s older girls camping weekend, and starting to work on “Kiss” pillows for the SanBernardino ANG Chapter.
5. Organizing Needlework Stash
6. Household Stitching
7. Beaded Project: “Moonlight Ghost” (2008) MH188205
8. Gift Stitching
This category is going to be worked on whenever the recipient isn’t home.
I’m going to try to post a weekly/biweekly update for the projects that I’m currently rotating through. Hopefully, this will help me update more often and you’ll be able to see the progress that I’m making. On the weeks where I’ve done less stitching, I’ll post pictures of projects that I’ve stitched over the years.
I’ll also be adding to my rotation the kimono’s designed by Margaret Bendig which are in this year’s issues of Needlepoint Now (http://www.needlepointnow.com/). There are going to be four, one for each of the four seasons. The spring kimono has already been published and the summer kimono, “Summer Lavender Kimono” is in the current issue. These are apx. 5.5” x 5.5” and are just beautiful. My daughter has decided to stitch them as designed while I’ll be changing the colors. Should be lots of fun but we won’t be starting until July or August. She just has too much on her schedule right now.
I’ll also be adding in another project which I can share with everyone in June/July, 2008. Janet Perry of “Nuts About Needlepoint” (http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/) asked me to participate in a Bargello Challenge. More on this later.
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Monday, May 5, 2008
Canvas of the Month – October, 2004 -- March 5, 2008
In 2004, the Stitching Post in Catonsville, Maryland offered a canvas of the month club. I purchased many of these canvases in 2004 but they were lost in my stash. I’ve found several of them as I’ve been reorganizing my stash. By the way, my goal is to go through at least one storage (40 – 60 gallon) container every month and so far I’m meeting that goal!
The first in the 2004 club that I have stitched is the October, 2004 canvas “Hearts for the Holidays” which was designed by Joan Lohr for Rainbow Gallery. I finished this design this weekend so technically it was finished in March, 2008. Not bad for a four year old UFO! I just noticed that the January, 2008 canvas is also by Joan Lohr!
I am also working on the February, 2008 Canvas of the Month club project which is “Christmas Fantasy” by David McCaskill which I hope to finish this weekend. It just depends on how busy I am this weekend, especially since I’ll be working on Sunday.
I’m also almost done with the Candy Swirl Santa’s face. He just needs his eyebrows so I should hopefully have his face done this weekend and I’ll be able to share a new picture next week.
Yes, I know, I work on multiple projects at one time. This works very well for me as I like to have at least two to three active projects at any one time especially if I’m picking out fibers and stitches for a painted canvas project. I can work on something else while I’m letting my creative brain decide how to stitch a certain section. The other advantage is that since I’m still working full-time and raising children there are some nights where I am more tired than others and I can pick the project that works for me at that moment!
This design is stitched on Victorian Green 18 count mono canvas. The design consists of two Rhodes hearts stitched in Petite Frosty Rays. The other two Rhodes hearts are stitched in Petite Sparkle Rays. The Double Straight Crosses are stitched in Crystal Braid.
This was a fun design to stitch but it does take a while to stitch each of the Rhodes hearts as you need to make sure that the fibers are carefully laid flat. The Double Straight Crosses worked up very quickly.
I keep thinking that I need to keep a stitching log so that I can document how long it takes me to stitch each piece. This has been a stitching resolution for several years but it doesn’t work for me as I’m usually stitching at the dining room table and the family stops by and talks to me as I’m stitching. I’m not complaining but it does make it hard to keep track of the time that I spend stitching!
This project was a lot of fun and it was interesting to see how the two fibers worked up in the Rhodes hearts. There is a lot of dimension with the hearts which I don’t think shows up as well in the photo as it does in person. I’ll probably finish this design as an ornament. As I’m organizing my stash I’m finding many of the pieces that I’ve stitched over the years that I have finished stitching but which I haven’t finished into something. The fun for me is in the stitching and I haven’t taken the time to decide how to finish many of the pieces that I’ve stitched. This is one of my new resolutions. To actually frame or have my finished stitched pieces made into something. I’ll let you know how I do!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- Good luck getting things finished. I saw two 4 foot artifical Christmas trees displaying ornaments at Woodlawn yesterday and they were charming! You should think about using your small pieces this way. This one is sort of Valentine's Day but it is red and that is a very Christmas color!Way to go, Cynthia.
Jane of Chilly Hollow
-I like this and it would be a great Ornament, box cover, pincushion on a stand, part of a collage of small ornaments.....does that help? LOL Nice job! And, I wish I could say I sorted through a container a month! I always run out of time!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Thanks for all of the finishing suggestions. I actually know what I can finish my different projects into... My comment was that I wasn't exactly sure what I would finish this particular project into! I actually enjoy the stitching process more than the finishing process. That's why I send most of my projects out to be finished. I rather be stitching! :-)
The first in the 2004 club that I have stitched is the October, 2004 canvas “Hearts for the Holidays” which was designed by Joan Lohr for Rainbow Gallery. I finished this design this weekend so technically it was finished in March, 2008. Not bad for a four year old UFO! I just noticed that the January, 2008 canvas is also by Joan Lohr!
I am also working on the February, 2008 Canvas of the Month club project which is “Christmas Fantasy” by David McCaskill which I hope to finish this weekend. It just depends on how busy I am this weekend, especially since I’ll be working on Sunday.
I’m also almost done with the Candy Swirl Santa’s face. He just needs his eyebrows so I should hopefully have his face done this weekend and I’ll be able to share a new picture next week.
Yes, I know, I work on multiple projects at one time. This works very well for me as I like to have at least two to three active projects at any one time especially if I’m picking out fibers and stitches for a painted canvas project. I can work on something else while I’m letting my creative brain decide how to stitch a certain section. The other advantage is that since I’m still working full-time and raising children there are some nights where I am more tired than others and I can pick the project that works for me at that moment!
This design is stitched on Victorian Green 18 count mono canvas. The design consists of two Rhodes hearts stitched in Petite Frosty Rays. The other two Rhodes hearts are stitched in Petite Sparkle Rays. The Double Straight Crosses are stitched in Crystal Braid.
This was a fun design to stitch but it does take a while to stitch each of the Rhodes hearts as you need to make sure that the fibers are carefully laid flat. The Double Straight Crosses worked up very quickly.
I keep thinking that I need to keep a stitching log so that I can document how long it takes me to stitch each piece. This has been a stitching resolution for several years but it doesn’t work for me as I’m usually stitching at the dining room table and the family stops by and talks to me as I’m stitching. I’m not complaining but it does make it hard to keep track of the time that I spend stitching!
This project was a lot of fun and it was interesting to see how the two fibers worked up in the Rhodes hearts. There is a lot of dimension with the hearts which I don’t think shows up as well in the photo as it does in person. I’ll probably finish this design as an ornament. As I’m organizing my stash I’m finding many of the pieces that I’ve stitched over the years that I have finished stitching but which I haven’t finished into something. The fun for me is in the stitching and I haven’t taken the time to decide how to finish many of the pieces that I’ve stitched. This is one of my new resolutions. To actually frame or have my finished stitched pieces made into something. I’ll let you know how I do!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- Good luck getting things finished. I saw two 4 foot artifical Christmas trees displaying ornaments at Woodlawn yesterday and they were charming! You should think about using your small pieces this way. This one is sort of Valentine's Day but it is red and that is a very Christmas color!Way to go, Cynthia.
Jane of Chilly Hollow
-I like this and it would be a great Ornament, box cover, pincushion on a stand, part of a collage of small ornaments.....does that help? LOL Nice job! And, I wish I could say I sorted through a container a month! I always run out of time!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Thanks for all of the finishing suggestions. I actually know what I can finish my different projects into... My comment was that I wasn't exactly sure what I would finish this particular project into! I actually enjoy the stitching process more than the finishing process. That's why I send most of my projects out to be finished. I rather be stitching! :-)
Thanks guys for all of the suggestions.
And yes, the organizing is continuing!
More on the trees in the next post.
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Originally Posted: March 5, 2008
Originally Posted: March 5, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
2007 Completed Projects -- January 12, 2008
Well, I’ve posted my goals for 2008 so I thought I would also post the projects that I completed in 2007.
The Detailed List
2007 Completed Projects
1. Black Eyed Susan’s ANG project for the ANG Silent Auction
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
2. Barbara Fox’s “Peace Star”
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I finished this in April of 2007.
3. ANG Baltimore Seminar Name Tag
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I posted detailed information on my August 4, 2007 and July 7, 2007 entries. It came back from the finisher in time for seminar and I loved wearing it at seminar.
4. Heartstrings July Flag, HS5607
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I started this in 2006. You can see Pat’s design on the Artists Collection website at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/HeartStrings_Gallery.html
The July flag is actually on this page;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/Calendar_Bitties.html#6
More pictures soon!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- You go, girl! Can't wait to see more photos!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Congratulations, Cynthia. You did well in 2007!
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Thanks for the comments!I think I did well in 2007. Especially since I re-designed one of the projects which I think takes longer than deciding how to stitch a painted canvas! :-) I also have several projects which I have not completed but which I did a lot of stitching on in 2007. So I'm hoping to get quite a few done in 2008. We'll see how I do at the mid-year report! :-)More pictures soon!!!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Originally Posted: January 12, 2008
The Detailed List
2007 Completed Projects
1. Black Eyed Susan’s ANG project for the ANG Silent Auction
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
2. Barbara Fox’s “Peace Star”
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I finished this in April of 2007.
3. ANG Baltimore Seminar Name Tag
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I posted detailed information on my August 4, 2007 and July 7, 2007 entries. It came back from the finisher in time for seminar and I loved wearing it at seminar.
4. Heartstrings July Flag, HS5607
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I started this in 2006. You can see Pat’s design on the Artists Collection website at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/HeartStrings_Gallery.html
The July flag is actually on this page;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/Calendar_Bitties.html#6
More pictures soon!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- You go, girl! Can't wait to see more photos!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Congratulations, Cynthia. You did well in 2007!
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Thanks for the comments!I think I did well in 2007. Especially since I re-designed one of the projects which I think takes longer than deciding how to stitch a painted canvas! :-) I also have several projects which I have not completed but which I did a lot of stitching on in 2007. So I'm hoping to get quite a few done in 2008. We'll see how I do at the mid-year report! :-)More pictures soon!!!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Originally Posted: January 12, 2008
2008 Stitching Goals -- January 3, 2008
Many stitchers post their stitching goals for the year on their blogs. I think many use it as a way to keep motivated so that they actually finish several projects during the year!
I’m going to try a 2008 Stitching Goals list and we’ll see how I do!!!
My first goal is to do a better job on updating my blog! I know, I know, I haven’t been doing a good job and you would think that as much as I can talk I wouldn’t have a problem writing things for my blog… It’s not a writing or idea problem, it’s getting the pictures off of the camera onto the computer and then onto the blog problem! I don’t have a problem with the camera or the computer, I just don’t seem to find the time to hook everything up and get the job done!
I’m going to start small for my stitching goals as I want to give myself a chance on succeeding…
The Detailed List
Projects I’m currently working on:
1. Holiday Patches” by Susan Kerndt
Status: 10 of 24 squares completed.
This is a wonderful piece that I started as a class at the ANG Baltimore Seminar in August, 2007. You can still the piece on ANG’s website at;
http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-07/classes/4day/42711.php
I’ve finished 10 of the 24 squares and I’m really enjoying stitching this piece. Since Susan is still teaching this piece I won’t be pasting pictures on my blog, just letting you know of my progress. My goal is to do a square every two weeks. That sounds like a long time to stitch each square but they are very detailed and with my busy schedule, I’m hoping I can stitch one square every two weeks!
I’m going to try a 2008 Stitching Goals list and we’ll see how I do!!!
My first goal is to do a better job on updating my blog! I know, I know, I haven’t been doing a good job and you would think that as much as I can talk I wouldn’t have a problem writing things for my blog… It’s not a writing or idea problem, it’s getting the pictures off of the camera onto the computer and then onto the blog problem! I don’t have a problem with the camera or the computer, I just don’t seem to find the time to hook everything up and get the job done!
I’m going to start small for my stitching goals as I want to give myself a chance on succeeding…
The Detailed List
Projects I’m currently working on:
1. Holiday Patches” by Susan Kerndt
Status: 10 of 24 squares completed.
This is a wonderful piece that I started as a class at the ANG Baltimore Seminar in August, 2007. You can still the piece on ANG’s website at;
http://www.needlepoint.org/Seminar-07/classes/4day/42711.php
I’ve finished 10 of the 24 squares and I’m really enjoying stitching this piece. Since Susan is still teaching this piece I won’t be pasting pictures on my blog, just letting you know of my progress. My goal is to do a square every two weeks. That sounds like a long time to stitch each square but they are very detailed and with my busy schedule, I’m hoping I can stitch one square every two weeks!
2. “North Star Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: ½ done
I started this piece at the ANG Washington, DC seminar in 2001. Yep, 2001! I enjoyed stitching this piece during the one day class but unfortunately I returned home sick and I put the piece away. I’m determined to finish it now and I’ve done a lot work in the last two weeks. Janet’s website is;
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/
The “North Star Santa” is at;
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/north%20star%20santa.htm
I’ve finished the face, the mustache, and the beard. I’m currently working on his hair.
3. “Cobblefield Road” Cyber Workshop
Status: In progress.
The top of the Clam Shell border, Band 1, and the Starfle border is done. I’m working on Band 2. Since this is a class I can’t post pictures on my blog but you can see a picture of “Cobblefield Road” on the Yahoo Group main page;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobblefieldroad/
4. “Heartstrings Chimney Santa”
Status: In Progress. Apx. ¼ done.
I purchased this piece about a year ago as I love Pat Thode’s designs. She designs under the “Heartstrings” name and you can see them on the “Artists Collection” website. The “Artists Collection” website is at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/Welcome.html
The “Chimney Santa” is on the 13th row of the Santa collection or at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/Santas.html#36
5. My Son’s Strictly Christmas Stocking
Status: On the stretcher bars, doodle canvas on the stretcher bars, and threads purchased.
This is on 13 count and I’m going to need to practice with the doodle canvas and the threads as I’m more used to working on 18 count.
6. My daughter’s Ornament
I’m also working on an ornament for my daughter but I can’t post any information here until I’ve finished the design and I’ve given it to her as she reads my blog.
7. Barbara Fox’s “Noel Star”
Status: On the stretcher bars and started.
I’m doing the background in basketweave so this is my “I’m too tired to think or traveling piece”.
8. “Candy Swirl Santa” by Janet Zickler Casey
Status: Directions received and materials purchased.
This project was available through the Shining Needle Society and you can read about the society at;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNS_Home_Room/
They offered two of Janet’s Santa’s this past fall and they will be offering additional online classes by various designers in 2008. You can see Janet’s “Candy Swirl Santa” at;
http://www.jzcdesigns.com/candy%20swirl%20santa.htm
9. Organize the Needlework Stash
The craft room is finished, the boxes to sort into are ready and everything has been moved to the basement. Now I just need to find some time on a weekend so I can start playing, I mean organizing my stash!
Well that’s it for my list. Yes, I know it’s only nine projects, but I said I wanted to start small!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- Nine projects sounds HUGE to me! I normally finish around 6 in a year, although lately I've been finishing more since I try and stitch every day. I'm impressed, Cynthia!
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Yippee! More pictures and commentary! I love it and we will be checking on you and making sure you blog! I love your list. I am doing two of Janet's Santas too!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Wow! That is one heck of a list! Can't wait to see pictures and more blogging.
Kelly W.
- Hi Guys,
Actually I have a head start as even though most are large projects, I've already started six of them. :-)I usually finish anywhere from 5 - 10 a year depending on the size of the project, family commitments, family illness, etc. We'll have to see how I do this year.I'll keep the pictures and commentary coming. That's my first resolution which isn't listed! :-)
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Originally Posted: January 3, 2008
2007 Stitching Goals
Many stitchers post their stitching goals for the year on their blogs. I think many use it as a way to keep motivated so that they actually finish several projects during the year. Now stop laughing! I know most stitchers post their goals in January but I'm trying!
I'm going to try a 2007 Stitching Goals list and we'll see how I do!!!
My first goal is to do a better job on updating my blog! I know, I know, I haven’t been doing a good job and you would think that as much as I can talk I wouldn’t have a problem writing things for my blog… It’s not a writing or idea problem, it’s getting the pictures off of the camera onto the computer and then onto the blog problem! I don’t have a problem with the camera or the computer, I just don’t seem to find the time to hook everything up and get the job done! I'm getting better though and I think I've developed a strategy that will help me update my log more frequently.
I’m going to start small for my stitching goals as I want to give myself a chance on succeeding…
2007 Stitching Goals
Completed Projects:
1. Black Eyed Susan’s ANG project for the ANG Silent Auction.
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
No, this isn’t cheating as I actually did finish my portion of this project in February of 2007. I have pictures of the different stages which I’ll share with everyone soon.
2. Barbara Fox’s “Peace Star”
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I finished this in April of 2007. I have pictures of the different stages which I’ll also share with everyone soon.
3. ANG Baltimore Seminar Name Tag
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I posted detailed information on my August 4, 2007 and July 7, 2007 entries. Hopefully it will come back from the finisher in time for seminar.
4. Heartstrings July Flag, HS5607
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I started this last year. You can see Pat’s Heartstrings designs on the Artists Collection website at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists%20Collection/Welcome.html
The July flag is actually on this page;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists%20Collection/Calendar%20Bitties.html
I just had to stitch the rest of the white background, the navy band, and the blue band. I finished it this past weekend. Yeah!
Projects I’m currently working on:
5. Cobblefield Road Cyber Workshop
Status: In progress.
The top of the Clam Shell border, Band 1, and the Starfle border is done. I’m working on Band 2. Since this is a class I can’t post pictures on my blog but you can see a picture of “Cobblefield Road” on the Yahoo Group main page;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobblefieldroad/
6. Star Santa
Status: In Progress. Apx. ¼ done.
This was a class taught by Janet Zickler-Casey at the 2001 Seminar in Washington, DC. I found it again when I began organizing my stash. More on this project later.
6. Heartstrings Chimney Santa
Status: In Progress. Apx. ¼ done.
I’ve been working on this project very slowly since last summer. This is another design from Pat and I just love her folk art Santa’s as they make me smile. You can see this design on the website at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists%20Collection/Calendar%20Bitties.html
The picture is in the thirteenth row. With each design, Pat provides a stitch guide that you can use and she also encourages you to get creative and create your own. I enjoy using her stitch guides as she has very interesting ideas and uses fun stitches in creative ways. She’s given me many interesting and creative ways of stitching Santa’s!
7. My Son’s Strictly Christmas Stocking
Status: On the stretcher bars, doodle canvas on the stretcher bars, and threads purchased.
This is on 13 count and I’m going to need to practice with the doodle canvas and the threads as I’m more used to working on 18 count.
8. My daughter’s Ornament
Status: In progress.
I’m also working on an ornament for my daughter but I can’t post any information here until I’ve finished the design and I’ve given it to her as she reads my blog. Actually she reminds me that it’s been forever since I last updated and I need to get the job done! I’ll take pictures as I work on the project and post them later.
9. Barbara Fox’s “Noel Star”
Status: On the stretcher bars and started.
I’m doing the background in basketweave so this is my “I’m too tired to think or traveling piece”.
10. Organize the Needlework Stash
Status: In progress.
The craft room is finished, the boxes to sort into are ready and everything has been moved to the basement. Now I just need to find some time on a weekend so I can start playing, I mean organizing my stash! Actually I did find time this weekend to organize what was in two boxes. Okay, one was almost empty but I'm counting it!
Well that’s it for my list. Yes, I know it’s only ten projects and four are already done, but I said I wanted to start small!
CynthiaWindy Meadow
Original Comments:
- Cyn--this is quite the list, and no one holds any against you for listing a complettion for the year! LOL We all have those we need to finish so they all count no matter what. We will watch and applaud and offer encouragement along the way--especially if you post those promised photos. LOL
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Thank you!And I'm working on downsizing the photos so I'll have lot's to post soon!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
- Cynthia,I'm very impressed with your list...especially the happy dance parts. I haven't had that many happy dances this year and am very jealous. I also have more WIPS on stretcher bars with a few stitches started than you do. I can only boast of an organized stash closet. It is pretty to look at, but doesn't make me stitch any faster or more often. BOO HISS. Can't wait to see the promised pictures of the finished items. Keep up the good work.
Kelly W.
Originally Posted: August 13, 2007
I'm going to try a 2007 Stitching Goals list and we'll see how I do!!!
My first goal is to do a better job on updating my blog! I know, I know, I haven’t been doing a good job and you would think that as much as I can talk I wouldn’t have a problem writing things for my blog… It’s not a writing or idea problem, it’s getting the pictures off of the camera onto the computer and then onto the blog problem! I don’t have a problem with the camera or the computer, I just don’t seem to find the time to hook everything up and get the job done! I'm getting better though and I think I've developed a strategy that will help me update my log more frequently.
I’m going to start small for my stitching goals as I want to give myself a chance on succeeding…
2007 Stitching Goals
Completed Projects:
1. Black Eyed Susan’s ANG project for the ANG Silent Auction.
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
No, this isn’t cheating as I actually did finish my portion of this project in February of 2007. I have pictures of the different stages which I’ll share with everyone soon.
2. Barbara Fox’s “Peace Star”
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I finished this in April of 2007. I have pictures of the different stages which I’ll also share with everyone soon.
3. ANG Baltimore Seminar Name Tag
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I posted detailed information on my August 4, 2007 and July 7, 2007 entries. Hopefully it will come back from the finisher in time for seminar.
4. Heartstrings July Flag, HS5607
Status: Completed!!! Happy Dance!!!
I started this last year. You can see Pat’s Heartstrings designs on the Artists Collection website at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists%20Collection/Welcome.html
The July flag is actually on this page;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists%20Collection/Calendar%20Bitties.html
I just had to stitch the rest of the white background, the navy band, and the blue band. I finished it this past weekend. Yeah!
Projects I’m currently working on:
5. Cobblefield Road Cyber Workshop
Status: In progress.
The top of the Clam Shell border, Band 1, and the Starfle border is done. I’m working on Band 2. Since this is a class I can’t post pictures on my blog but you can see a picture of “Cobblefield Road” on the Yahoo Group main page;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cobblefieldroad/
6. Star Santa
Status: In Progress. Apx. ¼ done.
This was a class taught by Janet Zickler-Casey at the 2001 Seminar in Washington, DC. I found it again when I began organizing my stash. More on this project later.
6. Heartstrings Chimney Santa
Status: In Progress. Apx. ¼ done.
I’ve been working on this project very slowly since last summer. This is another design from Pat and I just love her folk art Santa’s as they make me smile. You can see this design on the website at;
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists%20Collection/Calendar%20Bitties.html
The picture is in the thirteenth row. With each design, Pat provides a stitch guide that you can use and she also encourages you to get creative and create your own. I enjoy using her stitch guides as she has very interesting ideas and uses fun stitches in creative ways. She’s given me many interesting and creative ways of stitching Santa’s!
7. My Son’s Strictly Christmas Stocking
Status: On the stretcher bars, doodle canvas on the stretcher bars, and threads purchased.
This is on 13 count and I’m going to need to practice with the doodle canvas and the threads as I’m more used to working on 18 count.
8. My daughter’s Ornament
Status: In progress.
I’m also working on an ornament for my daughter but I can’t post any information here until I’ve finished the design and I’ve given it to her as she reads my blog. Actually she reminds me that it’s been forever since I last updated and I need to get the job done! I’ll take pictures as I work on the project and post them later.
9. Barbara Fox’s “Noel Star”
Status: On the stretcher bars and started.
I’m doing the background in basketweave so this is my “I’m too tired to think or traveling piece”.
10. Organize the Needlework Stash
Status: In progress.
The craft room is finished, the boxes to sort into are ready and everything has been moved to the basement. Now I just need to find some time on a weekend so I can start playing, I mean organizing my stash! Actually I did find time this weekend to organize what was in two boxes. Okay, one was almost empty but I'm counting it!
Well that’s it for my list. Yes, I know it’s only ten projects and four are already done, but I said I wanted to start small!
CynthiaWindy Meadow
Original Comments:
- Cyn--this is quite the list, and no one holds any against you for listing a complettion for the year! LOL We all have those we need to finish so they all count no matter what. We will watch and applaud and offer encouragement along the way--especially if you post those promised photos. LOL
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- Thank you!And I'm working on downsizing the photos so I'll have lot's to post soon!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
- Cynthia,I'm very impressed with your list...especially the happy dance parts. I haven't had that many happy dances this year and am very jealous. I also have more WIPS on stretcher bars with a few stitches started than you do. I can only boast of an organized stash closet. It is pretty to look at, but doesn't make me stitch any faster or more often. BOO HISS. Can't wait to see the promised pictures of the finished items. Keep up the good work.
Kelly W.
Originally Posted: August 13, 2007
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