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!