Stitch The Winter Olympics: Short Track Speed Skating

Day 7 already!  And Yes, I'm a day behind.  I'm hoping I can get the second post up today and get back on track.  Yesterday we were to stitch on something with a border or row of something.  Hummingbird's Garden has both!  I do enjoy stitching on this piece!!  Yesterday I worked on the floral border.  It's slow going because of the confetti stitches and it's hard to see but there are a few specialty stitches in there as well.  I did make more progress than I thought I would.  Here is where I left off last night.  

Little Miss Sassy Pants will be here later today after a Valentine's party she is having a preschool.  We have been invited to the party as her parents won't be able to attend.  So we are picking her up after preschool and bringing her to our house for a sleepover tonight.  Hopefully I'm no longer "contagious" and I don't pass this along to anybody.  The fever is gone and I'm feeling better, so bring on the kiddos!  They make everything feel better don't they?  

Today I'll be working on Day 8:  Skeleton.  We are to stitch something with a Halloween or fall theme.  I'll be stitching on Pumpkin on Gingham by the Sweetheart Tree.  I have had this in my stash for literally years, all kitted up with the fabric, threads, and beads I need.  It's about time I finally got it stitched!  Hopefully I'll be back later today to post my progress.  

We are on day 20 with the snow on the ground.  I heard on the news last night this is the longest the snow has remained from the storm we had nearly 3 weeks ago in years!  While it's pretty, it thaws and refreezes every day making for icy conditions.  There have been a lot of accidents in the area because of black ice.  Needless to say, I'm staying close to home...haha.    I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!  Happy Stitching!

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Curling

Day 6 (a day late haha) and the goal was to stitch something you were encouraged to stitch by a friend or social media so I chose Let Freedom Ring.  I started stitching this because a group had been formed on Facebook to stitch it as a SAL with others who were stitching it for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.  I've been doing my best to stitch at least one page a month and sometimes two pages.  So far I've been keeping up though I BARELY made it in December.  Since last July I've stitched 12 pages and am now working on page 3 (I've been working backwards from the 15th page).  I wasn't planning on working again on it (I had already stitched a page this month), but it seems to fit in several categories...haha.  So I guess you'll see it a few more times before the month is out.  So here it is!  #stitchthewinterolympics 

I'm a day late posting, and with a little persistence I'll post again today for Day 7.  I mentioned Tuesday that I was sick...and it really did take a toll on my stitching (didn't get as far as I'd hoped).  I did make it to my hair appointment, but by the end I was really dragging...haha.  So we'll see what I get up to today.  I HAVE to be better by Friday, as Little Miss Sassy Pants is coming to spend the night, with her sister to join us the next day so their parents can have a much anticipated and needed date night!  So I've had my breakfast, a little warm drink, and had my vitamins.  I think I'll take a snooze and see how I feel when I wake up.  I hope all is well in your neck of the woods!  Happy Stitching! 

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Tina and Milo

Welcome to Day 5!  Today we are supposed to stitch something with an animal.  I bounced between two ideas.  I hoped to stitch on Let Freedom Ring (which has a horse in it) and Hummingbird's Garden which has a hummingbird in it.  So...I compromised!  I spent time frogging the incorrect spelling of semiquincentennial and then stitched in the correct spelling!  So....it doesn't look like I made any progress, but next time I pick it up it will be all ready to go!  

Then I picked up Hummingbird's Garden.  I stitched some of the specialty stitches, the crown and the hummingbird...oh and the rest of the letters in the saying.  Yay!  I still need to stitch 3 hearts to the left of the vase, and the rest of the flower border.  Hopefully I can do that the next time I pick up this piece.  #stitchthewinterolympics.  

I was supposed to have my granddaughter here today, but woke up with a fever, sore throat, and a sinus headache.  I've been a little disconnected most of the day so I really hope I didn't make any  mistakes...haha.  We shall see.  So I got a bit farther in my stitching than I thought I would.  Tomorrow I am getting my hair cut.  I'll have to see how I feel in the morning.  This is the pits!!  I don't know where I caught this but I'm done with the sneezing and blowing my nose (which is now in the running for Rudolph's job! haha).  Do I know what I'm stitching tomorrow?  Nope...but I'm sure I'll come up with some idea soon.  I hope you are all well!  Happy Stitching!! 

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Olympic Rings

Welcome to day 4 of the Winter Olympics challenge.  #stitchthewinterolympics  Today we were to stitch with a color from the Olympic Rings: blue, yellow, black, green, red.  I chose to continue stitching Home for the Holidays by The Cozy DH from the 2025 JCS ornament issue because it had three of the colors...Red, black and green.  And...bonus...I was able to finish the stitching!  This was also the JCS Ornament challenge for the month of January.  Always a day late and a dollar short...haha.  

I still hope to fully finish it off, and stitch February's too this month.  We'll see how that goes.  Anyway, this was stitched on 28 count Touch of Grey over one.  I love how it came out so tiny!  

Tomorrow Miss Q will be here so I'm not sure how much I'll get done of my stitching, but hopefully she'll take a couple of naps.  I hope all is well in your neck of the woods!  Happy Stitching! 

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Winter Olympics

Well, I decided to stitch on a Christmas Ornament for today which suggested we stitch something related to winter.  This is called Home for the Holidays by The Cozy DH from the 2025 JCS ornament issue.  I'm stitching it on Touch of Grey 28 count over one.  

#stitchthewinterolympics

Someone asked if I watch the Olympics while I'm stitching!  I usually do, but today I haven't found a station this afternoon that is playing the Olympics, it's all about the Super Bowl...haha.  I'll definitely watch them tonight after the game.  Here is where I left off last night after working on American Flag.  I was having troubles seeing the dark green while stitching on the black so I didn't get as far as I'd hoped.  I do love how this is looking though!  

I'm off to watch the Super Bowl.  Happy Stitching!

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Parade of Nations

Welcome to day two of the Winter Olympics stitching challenge.  Yes I had most of the day to stitch yesterday, so here is where I left off from Hummingbird's Garden.  This will be going back on the back burner for a few days (don't worry I have it scheduled a few times during the challenge.  I REALLY want to finish it this month so my fingers better get flying!!)  I put in over 600 stitches!  Lord knows how many are left...lol.  

The topic for today is Parade of Nations in which we are supposed to stitch something patriotic for any country.  I chose to stitch American Flag by Aysegul Tastepe.  I'm stitching this on 36 count black over one...yes I am crazy...haha.  I fell in love with this pattern when I saw it at the Maryland State Fair two years ago I think.  It took me a while to find it.  I love how it looks so far!  Here is where I'm starting today.  Let's see how far I get on this piece today!  

So far so good with the Olympic stitching!  I hope you are safe, warm and happily stitching wherever you are today!  Happy Stitching! 

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremonies

Who is up for the challenge?  I just learned a few days ago that The Naptime Stitcher is hosting the "Stitch the Winter Olympics" Challenge.  I did this two years ago when the summer games were held in France.  I do love a good challenge don't you?  You can head over to Facebook where she has a pdf file explaining the challenge, what we are to stitch each day, and a few other things of interest.  Just search for The Naptime Stitcher, scroll down to her January 25th entry and you'll find the pdf file.  I'll be doing my best to keep up!  Today's challenge is to stitch a new start or something you started in 20026.  Since I'm still working on my blessings sampler (Hummingbird's Garden by Samplers Not Forgotten), I'll be stitching most of the day away on this sampler.  Here is where I'm starting today.  

With a little luck, I'll show how far I got tomorrow, then post the next day's challenge.  Let's all have a little fun and cheer for our team while we watch the games!  If you do choose to participate, use the hashtag #stitchthewinterolympics on any social media you choose and follow along!  Thank you Katie for all your hard work!  Go USA!!  And Happy Stitching!