So, if you check my journal blog linked on the right, you'll see I've updated it with some pics of little stitching that I've done over the past month. Sometimes it takes a little time for me to get pics up on Blogger, so my bragging is usually only in spurts. I have some pics that I can't share yet because they are for others.
You'll notice I've been on a Just Nan kick. Yep, I've been stitching through my JN charts like crazy. I've got a 3 more tin tops to stitch and 4 more accessories, and then I'll have to do the finishing on 4 tin tops and 4 accessories. The Halloween and Christmas squares in my finishing journal will be little ornaments when I get around to finishing those.
After I get through those, I've pulled some summer charts and I really would like to get stitching on my big WIPs again as those have sat untouched for awhile. This summer I would like to jump into Christmas with a big splash and actually make some ornaments this year. We'll see, though, as I also have a goal to set cross-stitch aside somewhat and get caught up on my scrapbooks so that I can have them finished and cross over into the digital era. I have, unfortunately acquired lots of scrapbooking stash that I will truly never use, so I want to use up what I need and sell or give away the rest. Then I'll really have space to organize my true love: cross-stitch.
I do have a little in progress picture. I'm stitching this Leaping Pony chart from the Sept. 2008 Cross-Stitch & Needlework issue for charity. I was stitching on a Tigger chart, but the vast number of half-stitches put me off a little so I needed to take a break from that.I'm over halfway through stitching my Spring F&S square for Carolyn. I've actually stitched 5 of my 6 PIFs. I just need to choose and stitch the 6th and then I can finish them into something neat and get them mailed off.
On the school front, I only have 5 more weeks of classes and then I get 10 days off before it's back to the grind. I'm looking forward to the break even more than Spring Break because there's no homework to be done during the break.
Hopefully, our family will go somewhere during my break, but it's so hard to fork over the money to even just go up to Seattle for a few days in this economy. The boys and I went down to Eugene overnight this last weekend and went to a couple museums and an indoor wave pool which they thoroughly enjoyed. It was fun to get away, but even that one night was spendy. I don't know, but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, right?
There! That what's happening with me lately. I've been slow to read blogs and I'm sorry that I'm not keeping up with all of you ladies who are so faithful to keep up with me and encourage me through school. I do appreciate the encouragement and the comments, though. Have a happy week with beautiful stitching and no froggy guests!
8 comments:
You sure have been stitching up a storm. That is lovley progress you have made.
Glad to hear that school is still going well. Enjoy the break
Your pony looks beautiful! I too crossed over to digi scrapping--love it. I've let that fall by the wayside though, because nothing really compares to my love of cross stitch. We have that in common!
Your stitching is beautiful !
Glad to hear you're doing well in school. Enjoy your break :)
The leaping pony is going to be very beautiful. You've made great progress.
You've been doing good girl ;o) Love the Crow Jackers. LOL!
Glad to hear that school is still going well, even though you are busy but it will be worth it in the end!
Wow you've been getting lots of stitching in even with all your studies and family obligations!
It is hard to get away these days, so trips like the one you made to Eugene are perfect. Sometimes you can discover little jewels very close to home. :)
I love all your JN finishes! I've got those tin toppers and accessories to do too, just haven't gotten around to them. Great idea to use up your scrapbooking stuff!!
That project is going to be great! You've got a nice start going.
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