Almost there...

After the crazy start to the New Year, I never dreamed I would get this far this quickly with Let Freedom Ring.  I'm really hoping for a finish next month.  There is just a little more left on page 2 and then page 1 to finish.  I made a few changes to the pattern, adding America's Semiquincentennial 2026, and the eagle over the flag.  I also took the word America off the flag.  I was brought up to not disrespect the flag by altering it in any way.  For some reason that just looked wrong to me.  So here is where I finished last night.  

It's a beautiful day here today, it's supposed to be warmer than it has been, dare I say it will be in the 60's?  So we have decided to get out and enjoy the sunshine.  I hope you are enjoying the perfect weather wherever you may be!  Happy Stitching!

Finishing Day at the Zoo!

I woke up REALLY early today.  The sun is shining, and after my morning cup of coffee, I had a little burst of creativity...and thought I might as well put it to good use.  I had been looking for some little trinkets to put on an ornament I finished last night (I cut the shanks off these little buttons and then stitched them onto the ornament) and while I was looking for the buttons, I found a couple of frames I had set aside for a couple of things I had finished stitching.  So...I got out my supplies and got to work.  These four only took about 2 hours!  And now they are ready to display when those seasons roll around.  So...here they are!  

Home for the Holidays by the Cozy DH from the 2025 JCS Ornament Issue, stitched on 28 count Touch of Grey over one.  If you are wondering about the little white "pie tin" it is mounted in, it is actually the back of a Christmas Ornament I found at Hobby Lobby two years ago.  

Santa's Express by December Stitches from the 2025 JCS Ornament Issue stitched on 28 count Aqua Blue Light over one.  

Winter Snow Owl by Blackberry Lane Designs stitched on 32 count Pearl Grey over two.  

Pumpkin on Gingham by the Sweetheart Tree stitched on 28 count cream and beige gingham over two.  

I guess that's all I have to show today.  I hope all is well wherever you are!  Happy Stitching!

Stitch The Winter Olympics: Closing Ceremonies

Welcome to day 17...the last day!  Today we were to stitch something we hope to finish in 2026.  You guessed it!  I stitched on Let Freedom Ring by Lila's Studio.  UGH...I'm sooooo close to another page finish!!  But I think I'm going to set it aside until next month, I have a few things I need to finish this month.  Anyway, here is where I stopped tonight.  #stitchthewinterolympics.

Whew, in all honesty, I loved the challenge, but I have to say, I'm glad I can now pick what I want to stitch instead of letting the challenge decide for me.  Thank you to the Naptime Stitcher for hosting the challenge!    

Today was another round of a bomb cyclone, or a Nor'easter or a Snowicane whatever you want to call it.  I'm just calling it a nuisance.  Haha.  We have more snow on the ground, but hopefully it won't last as long as the last round.  If I ever get my hands on Punxsutawney Phil I'm gonna....well let's just say he's going to get a stern talking to!  LOL!!  I've never been a fan of rodents anyway...haha.  I will say we are not getting the brunt of the storm where I live, but I know there are others further up the coast who are getting slammed.  Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Stay warm and safe, and if you have lights...keep on stitching! 

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Medal Ceremony

Welcome to day 16!  Today we were supposed to stitch on something with flowers or a floral motif.  Again I chose Hummingbird's Garden by Samplers Not Forgotten.  What is so ironic about stitching this today is that I finished it!!  I think I deserve a medal...hahaha.  This was supposed to be my blessings sampler, but I just ran out of time in January....but thankfully it's finished now.  I say it's serendipitous that I finished it today.  I stitched this in honor of my Mom who loved hummingbird's.  I thought about her a lot while I was stitching this, I wish she could see it, I know she would have loved it.  It's stitched on 40 count Moonstone over two.  I have tons of pictures because I wanted to show all the specialty stitches that are in this piece and you can see why it took me so long to finish it.  I can't wait to get it framed.  

I'm not sure what I'll do with the rest of my day, I probably should do something productive.  They are predicting another bomb cyclone to hit sometime tomorrow into Monday.  I've seen predictions anywhere from 1 to 12 inches...who knows how much we will get.  We are pretty well stocked from the last one that hit (the snow from that storm back in January finally melted YESTERDAY)  Oh well, old man winter sure is having a lovely time this year!  LOL  

I'm off to look for a pattern I have been searching for since Christmas.  I stitched it, finished it, then gave it away and now it's time I stitched it for myself!  LOL!!  I hope wherever you are that you are safe, warm, and happily stitching! 

Stitch The Winter Olympics: Bobsled

Welcome to Day 15!  Today we were supposed to stitch something we are trying to stay on track with.  I chose Hummingbird's Garden as I'm really hoping to finish before the end of the month.  Ooooh I'm so close to being finished!  Maybe tomorrow?  And then I'll give you something else to look at...haha.  #stitchthewinterolympics  

It's been a day...so I'm headed to bed.  Happy Stitching! 

Stitch the Winter Olympics: Figure Skating

Welcome to Day 14!  #stitchthewinterolympics Today we were supposed to stitch on something with letters or numbers.  I chose Hummingbird's Garden that has words.  I had the whole day to stitch, so I made pretty good progress.  I think, if things go as planned, I'll be finished with this before the month is out.  

I have to say, I slept until 8:00 this morning which is really unheard of for me.  I'm usually up between 5:30 and 6:00 AM.  Imagine how much more I would have stitched if I had been awake earlier?!?!  Anyway, I feel more rested today, so I'm going to bed soon and hope to get a good night's sleep tonight too!  

I have to say Congratulations! to the USA's Women's Hockey team who won gold today.  I have been cheering them on through most of their games.  They were behind most of the game and with less than 2 minutes before the end of the game made the goal that tied the game and put them in a sudden death overtime.  It was a nail biter for sure.  I'm so happy for the team captain and the rest of the team.  Ok, Max (our cat) is meowing for his last snack of the day and a brush (yes he's spoiled).  Then I'm off to bed.  I hope wherever you are you are safe, warm, and happily stitching!  Goodnight!  

Stitch The Winter Olympics

Welcome to Day 13!  Today we were to stitch something of our choice to stay on Target.  I chose to stitch on Hummingbird's Garden as I would like to finish this before the month is out.  It was supposed to be my blessings sampler that I would finish in January...so let's hope I can finish it this month.  Here is where I finished tonight.

I didn't have a lot of time to stitch today, as Miss Q spent the day here today.  She's a busy little one!  LOL  She's doing her best to learn to walk, so she's cruising along the furniture and will stand for short periods on her own.  I'm going to need skates to keep up with her soon!  I love that I can make her laugh, and she has such a cute laugh.  I didn't have time to take pictures today...maybe next time.  I've already decided tomorrow will be a pajama day and I'm going to stitch the day away.  What will I stitch?  You'll have to come back tomorrow and see!  I hope you all are enjoying the Olympics...Happy Stitching!