Finishes and Updates

This has been a very long WIP and it is finally finished - I started this when my grandson was living with me - he is now 8 and I had just rescued my dog Dakota and they were the best of friends.  My first 2014 Finish, and one of my 2014 goals...

This was started in February and Finished in March - I love Stitching Halloween projects - this one I really liked the colors they were so different then my other projects - 2nd Finish of 2014... So very happy  This is in the Just CrossStitch Halloween I believe 2012, but maybe 2013 - at work right now, and do not have copy available.

Bothy Threads Garden Shed Update - I would like to figure out how to get a little more stitching time on Monday. This is my current SAL sponsored by Debbie and Linda

My Apple Sampler - I have finished all the letters, and all of the #DMC321.  This is one of my 2014 Finish Goals - but it seems it is never one I want to pick up and stitch, unless I have a large block of time. 

My Coffee - this is one I started for the Crazy Cross Stitch challenge of 2013 - I am still working on almost all of those started then - but this one is one of my 2014 Finishes Goals and has become a priority.  I want to see this one finished. This is in the CrossStich - Needlework Magazine
 

Stitch a little

 New for 2014 - even if you only have 30 minutes for stitching - Stitch.  It is one of the most favorite things you do - you love all of it - sometimes, even the frogging.  There are days, in THE PAST, I have not picked up the needle, if I thought - it's too late, or your too busy tonight, etc, etc.  One of my goals for 2014 was to stitch - every night - even if it took me longer to pull out the project and thread the needle, than the time I would spend making x's.  And I have been somewhat successful with this approach - and I am surprised how happy this one small change has made me.  I have three different projects to share - Hoping one will soon be complete - as this year, no new start until I finish something (well there will be an exception for my ornaments - which I haven't started yet).

Below you will see, My Precious Moment, My Coffee Banner, and My Garden Shed (Linda and Deb's Monday SAL).

Precious Moments - My little precious is completed, need to finish the puppy, the grass (a few flowers) and the back stitching. 



We have a latte, and the start of another mug.

I have stated the flowers on the roof - more bugs and a butterfly and more yellow paint for my shed.

2014 Here I am - SO

I have not been posting, or really doing much stitching at all. So yes of course, I have set new goals for 2014 - Stitch a little (Because I know it makes me feel great and is wonderful for the Stress Level) and Blog a little, cause it does wonders for my brain, and try to stay current on my blog reading.

I have finally, now that January is about half way through took some pictures of my December 2013, 2014 stitching.


I have taken time to re-organize and divided my projects into three groups.  1. The WIPS I will never finish, and have to desire to anyway.  The time to stitch that project is long passed.
2. The WIPS from way back, I really do want to finish - even though my stitching preferences have changed, I still want to complete those projects as it does have a special place in my heart.
3.  The WIPS I have started not so long ago - because those I still have the urge to complete.

I do have three stick fast goals for 2014. 
1.  Work on Bothy Threads Cut Thru Garden Shed on Mondays.
2.  Try to complete (and finish to hang somewhere) 12 smalls.
3.  To finish my Lizzie Kate Snow Guys and Belles.

The Monday SAL latest picture is here.  I pulled that out and worked a bit last night.  The changes may seem minor but it was a wonderful feeling to pick this up again.  I double checked over at Deb's blog to make sure it was continuing in 2014 and it is!!!!!!  I am not joining any new SALs until I finish my Snow Guys and Belles. 


Cut Through Garden Shed - Monday SAL Latest Update

 



2013 Crazy Cross Stitch Challenge Current WIP

The next picture is My Coffee Shop's Lateste update. 

Very Old WIP - Selected to finish in 2014



Precious Moments - Very Old WIP - Started 1990 Maybe - Selected to Finish in 2014. 

The last three -Coffee Shop and the Apple Sampler and my Precious Moments, well those are charts I have actually worked on over the past two months - and these are the most updated pictures. My Precious is sideways, I will make sure he is sitting up straight my next update.  These are three projects I am so very close to finishing, which is why I started to work on these first.  I know some people can have so many WIPS and not get flustered.  I have decided, I am not one of those.

I am seriously going to try to limit my "New Starts" to my Smalls - ornaments - unless I finish a larger project.  Only because that is what is GOOD for Me.

Hope to blog more, read more blogs and stitch more in the upcoming months...