What Luck!

Is there a patten you just couldn't let go or forget about?  While my tastes in patterns has changed drastically over the years, some patterns have remained on my wish list for a long time.  Case in point ~ 

OOP Prairie Schooler Kris Kringle #62 
I just love the ones where Santa is holding a bird!  I have wanted this pamphlet for well over 10 years.  I had forgotten about it until I saw some being stitched over on Stiches & Samplers a few years ago and the hunt for it began anew!  I checked e-bay but yikes ~ $26 or more!  Really?!  Just by luck this past week, I found a shop selling a copy for the normal price of $6.  YESSS!  These little guys are going to be so perfect for my new routine of stitching Santas on Sundays!   

I'd like to give a shout out to 3 Stitches in Spring, Texas for having this wonderful find and not charging an arm & a leg for it!  I am so appreciative!      

Stitching Santas on Sundays

Greetings!  Don't you love looking at other people's blogs for great ideas on stitching?  I have found ideas for finishing pieces, storing supplies and even ideas for displaying what I have.  This past week, I ran across this blog by Carol and loved her idea of Santa Sundays.  I have so many Santas I would love to finish for Christmas so I'm going to try and save Sundays just for that.    

Today I finished a WIP titled Santa's Helper.  It's from the 2012 JCS Ornament Issue and was designed by Mosie & Me.  

Now all I have to do is start participating in the Finish It Friday group and I'm set to go in December!