Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Out with the old....

 
I am happy to start with a clean slate
this year but wanted share the
last of my 2013 finishes.
 
Summer House "Simple Abundance"
Kit from 2013 Pals Retreat
 
A new to me designer, Summer House, was at the
Pals Retreat this year.   I really liked her designs
and came home with a bag full including this
cute little exclusive retreat kit.  I stitched the
end of October during a football road trip
and forgot about it until rummaging
through my finishing pile.
 
 It is destined to become a pinkeep.  
 
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Homespun Elegance "Majestic Bird"
stitched on 32ct coffee dyed linen
w/ Victorian Motto threads
 
I found time to sneak in another ornament
finish while travelling for Christmas celebrations. 
 
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After taking stock of what was languishing
in my stitching bag, I do what any
stitcher would do and start something new!

Threadwork Primitives "Merry Winter"
stitched on 40ct coffee dyed linen
w/ Victorian Motto threads
 
So cute....can't decide if I will finish as a box.
 
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I want to document what is so patiently
waiting in my stitching bag.
Hopefully this time next year I can look
and relish them as finished.
 
Threads of Gold "Shining Star" ornament
CHS "Matter's Choice"
Dames of the Needle"Ode to Mary"
Plum Street "Halloween Hornbook Sampler"
 
Not worth a picture:
LHN "Thirteen Colonies"
With Thy Needle "Snow Day"
 
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I am off to start Scarlett House's "Ann Topley".
Thanks for visiting and I do hope you
have a great stitching year!