First Serendipity Needlework Class complete...

Hi Everybody!  

I had my first class with Serendipity Needleworks yesterday, and I've learned so much already!  We learned the Reverse Mosaic yesterday.  I'm working with 18 count canvas, and used Rainbow Gallery Encore RG95.  I'm not positive it was the right thread for this particular stitch, and I might have used too many strands, but I do like the way it came out.  Ellen Johnson is a good teacher, though I did have to go back and rewatch the video today.  I wasn't used to her teaching style and realize now I should just watch and not try to stitch while she is demonstrating.  LOL  Her class is held at 4:00 Eastern time (3:00 Central time) and is about 30 minutes long.  This is called Fall 2021 Needlepoint Stitch Challenge and is free.  I think you can still sign up using this link...(click here)  She also has a facebook page if you are interested in following her, she may have other stitch challenges...  (click here)

This challenge will run for 5 days...yesterday was the first.  I hope more of you will join me if you can!  She will email you the link, and the following day she will email you the link to watch the videos again but they will be removed on the 28th I believe.  

For those interested in the giveaway, I have finally stitched the piece, and have determined how I will finish it.  This is Be Well by Sue Hillis, a free design I found on the web.  I stitched it on 32 count antique white over one so it's quite small.  haha  I used a pink thread to remind you to get those exams!!  And hopefully you will all stay well!  And don't forget, for every comment left on any post this month, you get a chance to win this little token!  Please remember to get your exams and perform those monthly checks!

I also finished this freebie I found on instagram under dianexstitch.  I used colors similar to the chart she gave, and stitched it on 36 count summer Khaki over one.  Hopefully in the next few days I'll have fully finished this and the Be Well.  I have so many crazy ideas....haha.  

I'm on a roll!  I was able to finish this piece, A Snowy Little Gift by Knotted Tree Needleart from the 2020 JCS Ornament Issue.  It's stitched on Crystal Serene Opalescent...it truly looks better in person...haha I know the snowman looks a little lost in there, but c'est la vie.  I think he will look fine under the lights on a Christmas tree!

For those who asked, I had such a nice birthday.  The kids came over and brought Little Miss A.  Gosh she grew so much in just a week!  My sweet boy brought me these.  My Dad would always buy my Mom Russel Stover chocolates for her birthday, anniversary, and Valentine's day.  Mike would too...and now my son brings them to me too.  Such a sweet gift, and so full of memories now that both Mom and Dad are gone.  

I also got my annual Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting.  Um...a little added surprise....alphabet soup!  LOL  I truly love my family!

And that, as they say, is all that's fit to print!  Hope you all are enjoying the change of seasons, and are happily stitching!  Take care, won't you?