WIPocalypse Update for August

It's time again for the WIPocalypse check-in. 

My stitching isn't too terribly interesting this month ... so I hope you enjoy this photo, which I snapped on one of my morning walks this week.

I had a very busy month, so not much time for stitching.

The small bit of stitching I managed this month includes a good start on "Blue Mr. Monster" by Mosey 'N Me from the 2012 JCS Halloween Issue.

I am stitching on 14 ct aida that I dyed myself and then "dirtied up" with coffee grounds.  I am using little bits of leftover floss ... it's a work in progress. 






I have made a tiny bit of progress on "Gathering Honey". 










And ... I finished the edges of the Lighthouse latch hook rug, by stitching on the rug binding.  This photo shows the back side of the rug.  It is ready for gift giving!

This month’s WIPocalypse topic is: Tell us about your oldest and newest WIPs.

My oldest WIP has to be "Her Majesty's Carousel", which I started sometime in the 90's - It is so close to being finished, yet I never seem to pick it up.  I'm sure one day I will feel the urge to finish it. My newest WIP is "Blue Mr. Monster" (shown above), which I just started a couple of weeks ago.

That's all for my update.  I hope to find more time to stitch this month.

WIPocalypse Update for July

I heard that there is a "super moon" in the sky, however I haven't yet had the chance to see it (maybe tonight).  Anyhow, that means it is time for another WIPocalypse update.

I made some good progress on Nature's Alphabet: 

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I worked a bit on Ride to Dreamland:

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I made more progress on my Summer Sampler:

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And ... I finished the latch hooking on my lighthouse rug (hooray!):

I just need to sew on the binding and I will have it finished!

I have also made a new friend this month:

I don't know yet what the neighbors are calling him, but I have been calling him "Leo".  He has joined the little group of neighborhood cats (usually about 4) that hang out in the alley that runs behind our building & several other apartments & houses.  One of the neighbors gets them spayed & neutered - so there aren't any kittens running around, and several neighbors are feeding them.  Some of them are feral - one took 3 months to allow me to pet her.  This little guy was easy - he was my buddy from day 1 & has the sweetest personality. 

So, good month so far.  Hope you are all having a nice Summer!

Let's see what the other WIPocalypse stitchers are up to: http://measi.net/measiblog/2014/07/13/july-wipocalypse-check-in/

WIPocalypse Update for June

There's another full moon .... so it's time for another WIPocalypse update.

I accomplished quite a bit of stitching this month.  So much, that I posted updates on three of my projects on May 31st: http://chaosatlanta.blogspot.com/2014/05/more-time-to-stitch.html

And now I have more updates to post.  First is my "To Everything A Season" Sampler by Sandy Orton (shown above).  I started working on the berries and leaves in the top left section.

I completed a butterfly in my "Butterfly Forest".

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I stitched a little witch from the Sept 1988 issue of

"For the Love of Cross Stitch" magazine.

And I worked on my Lighthouse latch hook rug.  I only have 16 rows remaining - so hopefully I will have the latch hook part completed by the next full moon. 

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This month's topic:  Have you ever been to a stitch gathering such as a retreat or a festival? If so, tell us about it!

Sadly, I have never been to any stitch gathering ... however I do want to go at some point.   The gatherings look like so much fun!  I love to read everyone's blog postings about their experiences.

I guess that's all for now.
Happy stitching!

WIPocalypse Update for May

Time sure does fly!  It's hard to believe another month has passed and it's time for May's WIPocalypse update.

I made progress on several of my projects.  I finished stitching the phrase on my BeeHive Sampler.  This section was stitched over 1 thread on 28 ct. evenweave.

 

BeeHive Sampler by Sandy Orton - current progress

 

BeeHive Sampler by Sandy Orton - previous progress 

I also made progress on "Napping Kitten":

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And I made a little progress stitching the border on my "Linen Sampler":

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Last, but not least ... I made some good progress on the Lighthouse Rug.

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This months discussion topis is: What designs or themes do you really wish you could find?  What do you think is missing among stitching designs?

Hmmm ... I have been happy to find so many designs that I would love to stitch.  I love complex samplers with lots "going on", especially if they feature specialty stitches.  I would like to see some of the old masters paintings converted into cross stitch - with thought.  Not just converted through a computer program.  I hate confetti stitching!

I have a birthday coming up soon & a little bird told me that I will be receiving a couple of cross stitch books that I've had my eye on.  So, I guess I will have some new projects to feature in my next update.

Happy Stitching!

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my WIPocalypse Update for February

I haven't had a lot of time for stitching this past month, but I do have a few updates to post.

Nature's Alphabet progressed a bit ... I managed to add the L, the G, part of the H, and a bit of the border.  The image below shows where I left off during my last update.

I worked a bit on Teresa Wentzler's Castle Sampler.

I did add some stitching to the castle, but also started the inner border (which moves along much more quickly!).  The image below shows where I left off during my last update.

I also made some progress on my small latch hook rug.  I have completed 40 rows now - about 36%!  This rug (16" x 32") is so easy to work on compared to my large rug (50" x 30"), which takes up so much room as I work.

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For this WIPocalypse update, Measi asked us, "How many projects do you generally feel comfortable having in progress at a time?  Tell us about your one-at-a-time or rotation habits!"
  
Like so many others: "pre-internet", I used to stitch one project at a time.  I stayed focused, and made quicker progress.  However, I have since caught the "startitis" bug and am finding myself with many WIPs.  There are just so many fabulous patterns out there to stitch!

I find that I enjoy having several projects to work on.  I do not have a planned rotation, I just work on whichever project calls out to me.  Some days my eyes are tired and I will stitch on a project with larger count fabric & whole stitches.  Others days when I feel alert and up to a challenge, I select the most complicated or unusual project to work on.

I guess this concludes my WIPocalypse update.
Happy stitching everyone!

a WIPocalypse Update for January

Hi there!  For new visitors, my name is Cheryl and I live in Atlanta, Georgia USA.  I have been stitching since I was a teenager (many moons ago).  I enjoy all types of needlework and crafts, or anything creative! 

This is my 3rd year participating in the WIPocalypse stitch-a-long.   Being a part of the stitch-a-long has really encouraged me to keep stitching - whether it is a few minutes, a few hours, or entire weekends.

I may only post to my blog once or twice a month ... but I haven't missed a single WIPocalypse posting!  You can view all of my projects on my WIPs page.  I do update that quite often. 

My only goal for the year is to make progress on all of my projects (and hopefully finish 1 or 2).

Since the new year began, I have made the following progress:

Nature's Alphabet was a new start for me on Christmas Day.  It measures 12" x 12" on 14ct. Aida.

Nature's Alphabet

I made some progress on "Afternoon Nap".  This one is 5" x 7" on 18ct. Aida.

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I also made progress on "Berry Patch Rooster".  This one is 12" x 12" on 14ct. Aida.

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And ... I started work on a new hooked rug project: Lighthouse.  This one is a really good size to work on: 16" x 32".   I have been breezing along and am already about 20% finished. 

After I finish hooking the rug, I plan on using the chart as a cross stitch pattern and making a matching stitched piece.  

That's all for now.  Happy Stitching!



 

a Finish and a Start

My final cross stitch finish for the year ... "Hope for the Holidays" from the JCS 2013 ornament issue.  I finished it just in time to have it grace the tree.

I also have 2 new starts. The first is "Nature's Alphabet" which was a gift to me for Christmas.

My first bit of stitching:

Funny thing ... I selected the kit because I really liked the design. I didn't see any info about the designer until I opened it Christmas morning. Wouldn't you know it, it is another design by Sandy Orton!

My other new start is a rug hooking kit that I picked up to make as a gift for someone special. 

It is called "Lighthouse" and the finished design measures 16" x 32".  I hope to finish it before the end of next Summer, so I do have plenty of time.

Things have slowed down a bit for me, so I hope to make more progress on my WIPs this coming month.

Happy Stitching!