Getting some finishing done

Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a few days away?  I thought I was ready, I am NOT!  LOL  I will say, I remembered to start thawing the turkey yesterday so I'm in good shape there!  Just when I think I have the day to myself, something happens to mess up my time.  I'm not complaining, I'm just explaining...I could really use some down time right now!  It's been a wild ride since (in Miss Sassy Pant's words) "Baby Sister Quinn" arrived.  Between  my DIL having health issues, Baby Q not gaining weight, having Miss Sassy Pants here for over a week and then some, I've been flat out busy!  I did manage to take a few hours to get some finishing done, but not the stuff I need to finish to get in the mail to my British friend...so I'm feeling a little discombobulated.  I really should be upstairs trying to figure things out, but here I am, procrastinating (not usually my style).  I'm truly stumped how to finish off the things I want to send....so I guess this is my therapy...lol.  Wish me luck, won't you?  Here are the things I fully finished a few days ago.  

First up is the JCS Ornament for November.  I'm participating in the challenge on Facebook for the JCS Ornaments.  This was the substitute for November.  It's called Comfort & Joy by My Big Toe from the 2023 JCS Ornament issue.  Stitched on 40 count Vintage Pecan Butter over two and finished in a little frame.  

Next up was Give Thanks by Primrose Cottage finished in a little pumpkin frame.  This was stitched on 36 count Summer Khaki over two.  I adore this and it's sitting on my mantle as we speak...finished just in time for Thanksgiving!  

Next are the George and Martha Gobbleton by Aury TM.  I decided to stitch them separately and attach them to this charcuterie board I found.  I thought it was fun with the pumpkin etched in the board.  A Facebook friend of mine saw it and sent a picture of it to the designer who asked if she could display it on her Facebook page.  LOL  I was surprised how much she loved it.  These were stitched on (I think) 28 count hand dyed (using coffee) fabric over one.  It was something I purchased over Facebook and I honestly have no idea what count it is, but it's lovely to work with!  

And last is a gift for my DIL.  She loves the beach, and when I saw this free pattern by Romy's Creations, I thought it fit her to a T.  It is stitched on 28 count white over one.  I like to wander around stores to find inspiration for finishing, and asked my husband to find something "beachy".  He found this chair and it was exactly the right size and color.  What a serendipitous surprise!  It will be a Christmas present for her and I can't wait to see her expression when she opens it!  

I'm hoping to find a frame for Starry Stable...I'm looking through my frame stash later today to see what I have.  I hope I can find something there.  Wish me luck!  

I received the exclusive by Hands On Designs yesterday.  It was wrapped so nicely and all the items inside were so lovely.  I can't wait to get started on it!!  I'm not sure when that will be but hopefully I can start it soon.  Soooo much to do....soooo little time!  LOL  

I also received the Advent Box from Shakespeare's Peddler.  I'm anxiously awaiting December 1st so I can open the first package.  It's right around the corner now!  I'll be posting as often as I can to show what was inside...so stay tuned!  

And for those who have been waiting for their giveaways, I have found envelopes and have addresses ready!  I just have to get to the post office.  I'll let you know when I drop them in the mail.  I'm so sorry it's taking so long, life keeps getting in the way!  On that note, I'll get off this computer and try to wrangle my ducks into a row.  To those who have time....Happy Stitching!  And to all a very Happy Thanksgiving!