Thursday, January 10, 2008

First finishes for 2008

Work has been crazy busy since returning to work on January 2. I was off from work between Christmas and New Years and stitched quite a bit during that time. And I've been able to squeeze in some stitching here and there since going back to work last week.

I have some crazy stitching goals this year. My main goal is to see if I can complete 50 projects this year. I have multiple "monthly" designs planned, along with Bride's Tree ornaments and Christmas ornaments each month.

Plus I started Teresa Wentzler "Noah's Ark" on January 1, joining several ladies in a Teresa Wentzler Stitch-A-Long. I worked on Noah's Ark on January 1, got most of the alphabet in the middle done. Haven't taken a picture yet. I will soon and will post an "in progress" picture.

This past Monday, January 7, I completed 2 projects, my first finishes for 2008:

First up - January FlipIt (from the 2007 Lizzie Kate FlipIts):



I had stitched about 1/2 of it last year and it got put aside and became a UFO. This series is on my list of 2008 stitching goals, so pulled it from the UFO pile this past weekend and finished "January". One down, eleven to go.

Next - Shepherd's Bush "Christmas Is Love". I started it on Dec.28. Also finished it this past Monday night (Jan.7).



I also need to finish up Mirabilia Christmas Elf Fairy. I put her aside end of December when I needed to finish my Fair and Square piece. I'll post an update on Christmas Elf Fairy soon also.

6 comments:

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Both of your finishes look great :)
I wish you good luck on all your goals!

Teresa said...

Beautiful stitching! I also wish you good luck on your 50 stitching projects. I love what you have done so far. I really like the Lizzie Kate patterns. I look forward to your next post.

Mel in Dubai said...

Really lovely stitching, Chris. I especially like the Christmas one.

Good luck with your 50 projects goal - you've made a great start already!

Ruth said...

Jeez, Chris. Whatcha trying to do? Show everyone up with all your finishing??????

looks great!

Michele said...

love your finishes! any of them from MB? lol

Dani said...

Your finishes look good ... can't wait to see all your projects this year!