One Crazy Project down . . . . .

Since I ran out of thread for Mr. Penquinee, I jumped ahead to this design and finished it last night. It's a Tralala freebie and I thought it would be perfect with February being right around the corner. The thread is GAST in cranberry and the linen is 32 ct Italian siena in cream.

We had 71 degrees in my area of Northern California yesterday when normally it would be around 50. I wanted to be like a cat and just spread out in the sun and sleep! I completely skipped cleaning house and it's looking pretty scary around here. Instead, I watched Salt on DVD ~ not bad for a rental ~ continued reading Water for Elephants. I love to read books BEFORE they're made into movies and this one's coming out this year. I highly recommend the book!

Oh nooo, Mr. Pequinee!

January 16th ~ The day Mr. Penquin and I would be meeting again and wouldn't you know it ~ I ran out of thread! Ah well ~ Guess the Elegant Stitch will be hearing from me sooner then April after all.

Crazy January Challenge ~ Days 10 - 15

I admit that I may not have done much but I DID start a new piece each day!

In the last 6 days I have begun La-D-Da's Tis Green, Knotted Tree Needleart's Peace, Full Circle's Tweet Gift, Big Toe Design's Hope, Chessie & me's Joy to Ewe and early this morning I began Blackbird Design's Tis the Season.

Some of these 15 projects will get done quickly while others ~ like 'Tis the Season' ~ will be year long projects. My goal now is to not only stitch each piece but then to actually FINISH them.

I also have a 2nd bag containing at least 12 projects begun sometime in the past that need tending to so outside of attending a workshop at the Elegant Stitch in April and knowing that I'm going to buy, buy, buy when I get there, I am hoping to work as much from my stash as possible.

Crazy January Challenge #9 . . .

This is a freebie from The Workbasket called Quaker Acorn.

Craazy January Challenge Days 3 ~ 8 . . .

YIKES! One can enjoy their daytime job but it sure does reek havoc on stitching time! I've had great fun visiting other blogs that are participating in the same challenge and seeing what everyone is working on. Here's what I've begun so far . . .

Day Three ~ A freebie from Tralala
Day Four ~ A start on Shepherd's Bush 'Be My Valentine'


Day Five ~ I began Blue Ribbon's 'Beyond Measure' with the full intent of doing the peacocks only to change my mind to the rabbits and then yet again over to the alphabet design.
Day Six ~ A minimal beginning on LHN's 'Needle & Thread'


Day Seven ~ Shepherd's Bush 'Sweet Land of Liberty' sissor fob
Day Eight ~ Early this morning, I began Shepherd's Bush 'Be Brave'

So while I did manage starts for each day, I admit that I'm already having cravings to get back to an earlier start. I know it's not against any rule but I still like I'm cheating for wanting to spend time today with a certain penquin. :0)

Day Two of Crazy January Challenge . . .

My 2nd project is a design from Tralala. I'm going to enjoy this challenge because it's the nudge I need to stitch more. And considering all the purchases and downloads I acquired last year, I'm determined to do it without any further purchases . . . . At least until April when I'll be attending a workshop at Elegant Stitch with Ann Pettit of Brightneedle Designs.

Speaking of Elegant Stitch ~ I just saw that they are having a sale from Jan. 4th - 8th with 25% off everything in their store. I am now chanting to myself "stay strong" "you really don't need anything" "you don't want to make the drive" "look at your stash already!"

Stitching & Wine . . .

So far, 2011 is going fine! Happy New Year everyone!

This is my Day One project for the Crazy January 15 Challenge. The design is Mr Penquinee from The Workbasket. I made a dash down to Elegant Stitch in Modesto last Thursday for thread and found this color, Black Crow, from Sampler Threads. It's a beautiful dark midnight blue and I'm loving it for the penquin.

My added goal for this challenge is to not just stitch the 15 pieces but to also "FINISH" them in time for their individual seasons. Hmm, I might have to cut back on the wine.