Final WIPocalypse update of 2013

The apocalypse didn't happen on December 21, 2012, after all, so we still have time to finish all of our Works in Progress (WIPs).  I started 2013 with 49 WIPs and added 31 new starts in the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge by starting a new project every day in January.  Then I started 12 more during the year.  I had 29 finishes this year.  You can see them all on my Finishes 2013 page, but here are some of my framed finishes:

 

 

 

Here is one more that I finished this year and just got it framed in this wooden box that I found at a thrift store.  It fits perfectly!  This is The Bear and the Bees by The Prairie Schooler.

 

I also made progress on some big designs this year.  

Boo! Club by Lizzie*Kate started in January with just one part finished:

Now 7 out of 12 parts are finished: 

I finished one full shelf of "99" by Ink Circles, only 8 more to go!

Universal Unity looked like this back in January:

and looks like this now:

I didn't finish Quoth the Raven in time to get it framed for Christmas, but it can be a January present instead!

Quoth the Raven update #7

I also just posted my choices for the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge 2014.  I'll start a new one every day in January.  Then I'll have an even 100 on my WIPocalypse list. I wonder how many I'll finish in 2014!

I also posted a page for my Turtle Trot SAL choices for 2014.  I will try to make progress on these WIPs during the year and post updates on the 10th of each month.  You can sign up HERE.

Happy Stitching, everyone!

April ornament and WIPocalypse update!

I'm in the 2013 Ornament SAL, where we stitch a new ornament each month for any holiday.  My April ornament is C'est Noel, a freebie from The Sampler Girl. I used DMC Light Effects and DMC Satin floss (so slippery!).  One of these days I'll try to make these finishes into actual ornaments!

C'est Noel - FINISHED!

"C'est Noel"
The Sampler Girl
Started 2/24/2012, Finished 4/26/2013

Since my last WIPocalypse update in March, I have had lots of finishes and progress on my SALs.

The Bear and the Bees is an old chart from The Prairie Schooler, but you can still find it HERE.

The Bear and the Bees - FINISHED!

These bookmarks will be Mother's Day gifts.  The free design is from Linen Flowers.

Names of Jesus bookmarks - FINISHED!

I stitched All's Good in the Hood by Kincavel Krosses for my son's birthday present.  It can be a housewarming gift too, since he just got a new job in a different state!

All's Good in the Hood - FINISHED!

"All's Good in the Hood"
Designed by Lady Kell of Kincavel
Kincavel Krosses
14 ct Dirty Aida, DMC 115
Started 2/8/2012, Finished 4/26/2013

I started a new SAL with Linda for Thankful Critters, an Imaginating chart by Ursula Michael.  We stitch on this one every other weekend.  I'll stitch 1-2 letters each month so it will be finished by Thanksgiving.

Thankful Critters update #2

I'm also in a new SAL for Bothy Threads Cut Thru' designs.  I stitch the Igloo on Mondays.  When this is finished, I'll keep going and stitch another Cut Thru' from my WIP list, North Pole House and/or Pirate Ship.

Cut Thru' Igloo update #3

The current pics of all of my WIPs are always on my WIPocalypse page. Remember to check in on Measi's blog with a link to your WIPocalypse update, too!

Two new SAL starts and a finish!

I started Thankful Critters during the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge last year, but haven't touched it since the first day.  Now Linda and I will be stitching on it every other weekend.  I hope to finish it in time to display for Thanksgiving!  I finished the chipmunk and the letter "A" with nuts.

Thankful Critters update #1

Thankful Critters update #1

Our Monday SAL of Bothy Threads Cut Thru' designs has begun!  We are up to about ten members now.  Sharon also started a Bothy Threads Cut Thru designs Monday SAL Facebook Group!  Feel free to join us any time!  

I stitched some white snow and ice walls of the igloo.  

Cut Thru' Igloo update #1

Yeah!  Time for a happy dance!  I finished The Bear and the Bees.  He makes me laugh!

The Bear and the Bees - FINISHED!

"The Bear and the Bees"

The Prairie Schooler

14 ct Fiddler's cloth

Started 2/7/2012, Finished 4/8/2013

March ornament and WIPocalypse update

I'm in the 2013 Ornament SAL, where we stitch a new ornament each month for any holiday.  My March ornament is Boule Bordeaux, a freebie from a French blog, Le blog de Vava.  I used DMC gold metallic 5282 and a red/pink variegated J&P Coats floss.  This is stitched on perforated paper with red felt on the back.  It is about 4" x 5".

Boule Bordeaux - FINISHED!

"Boule Bordeaux"
Designed by Vava
Le blog de Vava
Started 2/9/2012, Finished 3/27/2013

Since my last WIPocalypse update in February, I finished Singing the Blues and made progress on my SAL pieces.  I sent this chart to Ruth in Ireland, so follow her blog to watch her bluebird come to life!

Singing the Blues - FINISHED!

On the monthly Prairie Schooler designs, I've been stitching the eagle for July. He is patiently waiting for his wings.  This will be done soon, and then I'll start the August square.

Summer & Winter (July) update #4

The Bear and the Bees by The Prairie Schooler is my Monday SAL with Linda.  I stitched the grass and some leaves.  Linda already finished hers.  We'll start a new Monday SAL next week.

The Bear and the Bees update #3

On Boo! Club by Lizzie*Kate, I finished Spiders and started on Eek!.

Boo! Club (Eek!)

Linda, Sharon, and I will start a new Monday SAL on April 1, for Bothy Threads Cut Thru' designs.  Linda and Sharon will do Stable and I'll do Igloo.  Does anyone else want to stitch along with us?

You can see current pics of all of my WIPs on my WIPocalypse page. Remember to check in on Measi's blog with a link to your WIPocalypse update, too!

My 4 SAL updates and more giveaways!

I always try to stitch on my SAL pieces on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.  Here are my latest updates!

Friday SAL with 10 other stitchers:  I did more backstitching of Halloween House on the roof and ghost on the left side.

Halloween House update #28

Saturday SAL with Linda and Rosemary:  I stitched the eagle's head and feet and the arrows on Summer & Winter (July).  All that is left is the word July at the bottom and the eagle's wings (all solid brown).

Summer & Winter (July) update #3

Sunday SAL with Linda and Kaye:  I stitched more (and more and more) red of Santa's coat.

Santa's 12 Days of Christmas (Day 4) update #4

Monday SAL with Linda:  I finished the inner border and the bear's blue overalls.  I will stitch the outer border in the same blue.  We will finish this one soon and we have already planned our next Monday SAL!

The Bear and the Bees update #2

Nancy at Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe is having another great giveaway of floss, chart, trims, and fabric to several winners.  Drawing on April 15.  Leave a comment HERE and tell her that I sent you!

McKenna at Chic Crafting is giving away a handmade crocheted octopus! Drawing on April 1.  Leave a comment HERE and tell her that I sent you!  Good luck!

Stitching bears!

Linda and I have a new Monday SAL, The Bear and the Bees by The Prairie Schooler. We started this last February 2012 and haven't touched it again until now.  I stitched the bees last year and now I'm starting on the bear.

The Bear and the Bees update #1

I've also been stitching on some other WIPs with bears.  I started Bear Hug in 1988, when I bought the kit at a Creative Circle home party.  I'm going to donate this to World of Charity Stitching and they can sew it onto a pillow or tote bag.  It's a great charity to stitch for, since you don't have to wait for a quilt theme to stitch something.  They make all kinds of things with cross stitch designs.  I finished stitching the bears and now all that is left is the border.  It will be great to get this old one finished!

Bear Hug update #2

Picnic Area by The Prairie Schooler was started in the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge this year.  I stitched two more letters and started stitching a bear. There will be bears on both sides, and a fox chasing a rabbit on the bottom.

Picnic Area update #1

Bear in the Janlynn Wildlife Series was another start in the UCJC this year.  He got the rest of his nose done but still only has one eye!  I have other kits from this series that I will stitch some day.

Bear update #1

This was fun to have a "bear" theme on my blog post today.  I have more ideas for future blog post themes by grouping some of my WIPs together.  Happy Stitching, everyone!

Days #36-#38 and SAL updates!

Linda and I have a Monday snowman SAL.  I have Mr. Mittens and she has Snow Pals.  We have been stitching a little every Monday and finally posted an update pic.

For our Wednesday SAL, I have BBQ Queen and Linda has Lady Liberty, both by Diane Arthurs.

Day #36 is The Bear and the Bees by Prairie Schooler.  Linda also started the same chart, but she stitched the bear and I stitched the bees!  I am using 14 ct Fiddler's cloth.

Day #37 is Hands Off My Book, a bookmark designed by Lady Kell of Kincavel.  This is a free chart from her blog.  I am using variegated purple floss on an 18 ct ivory Aida bookmark.

Day #38 is All's Good in the 'Hood, also designed by Lady Kell of Kincavel.  This one was not a freebie, and I bought this chart from Kincavel Krosses.  I am using variegated dark red floss on 14 ct Dirty Aida.  This will be a gift for my son.  I think it will look great in his house, instead of the usual "Home Sweet Home" sampler!