Tuesday, March 31, 2015

P is for Paint - Finished

One more stitching finish to share that I completed a few weeks ago and forgot to post.  It is  start #54 on my SoCal Debbie UCJC.  This piece is for a quilt that Q4OAC will donate to Ronald McDonald House. 

Stoney Creek Collection
14ct White Aida
DMC Floss


Enjoy!!


CJ

Saturday, March 28, 2015

March Smalls Update

Each month, Heather, Stitching Lotus, hosts a Smalls SAL and participants post their progress.  This month I managed to finish a small project for the charity group Quilts for Older Children and Adults.  This is a Hello Kitty project for a young person named Kaitlyn.  If you like to cross stitch and have time to stitch for others check out the Q4OAC blog.  I know Jeneen is always looking for new stitchers.  Please excuse the hoop marks, I will press her before sending her off to Pennsylvania.  

Hello Kitty
14ct Cream Aida
DMC Floss



Enjoy!!

CJ

Thursday, March 26, 2015

March SFS Report

This month I spent a little on floss, there are times when a color substitution will not do.  I did manage one little finish after spending January and February starting 59 projects for the SoCal Debbie Ultimate Crazy January Challenge.

Month: March
Spent: $5.00
Earned:  $2.00 (Freebie Owl stitched on scrap aida)
Carry Over: +36.00  (so happy to be in the black)

Here is a photo of my little finish.  Next month I will have several finishes to share.



Enjoy!!

CJ

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Turtle Trot - March 2015

I continue to work on Blue Ribbon Designs, Stop and Smell the Flowers.  Today I started on the top left and reviewed each block and finished any thing that needed stitched.  I finished the flowers between numbers 8 and 9, S and T, and below E.  Plan to stitch a little more while watching The Voice tonight.




Enjoy!! CJ

Saturday, March 7, 2015

SoCal Debbie UCJC Starts #57, #58 and #59

I have made it to the finish line, I have made my 59 new starts for the year in honor of SoCal Debbie, a lady who loved cross stitch and loved to blog about it.  My last three starts have been so much fun that I found to more to add to the list over the weekend. Monday will definitely be my drop dead no more starts day.  I have 5 pieces to stitch for Q4OAC, three are due in April. The rest I can take my time and finish as time allows.  I also need to get back to my card making and basket weaving.  Plan on posting a few more freebies in the coming weeks.  This challenge and SFS has given me a chance to go through my stitching stuff and I have some things that need new homes. 

Little Heart Swirl
Northern Expression Needlework
14ct Lavender Aida
Carries Creation Floss

Floral Teacup
Design by Judy Fletcher
14ct White Aida
DMC Floss
Q4OAC Piece

Sizzling Summer Sampler
Foss Designs
28ct White Glasgow Linen
DMC Floss

I recently joined a new cross stitch group, The Sampler Life, which has a monthly small SAL. The current SAL started in January and had 223 members participating.   This looks like a great group, very active, members from all over the globe, and lots of stitching going on.  With all that being said I have two more starts to add to the list, I plan finish up with 61 pieces for this challenge. 



Enjoy!!

CJ

Monday, March 2, 2015

SoCal Debbie UCJC Starts #51, #52, #53, #54, #55 and #56.

 

Six more starts to share for the SoCal Debbie UCJC.  I love that I am participating in this challenge.  I have been a part of the CJC challenges for many years, but this year I have a true purpose, I am not stitching just for me but for the memory of a sweet stitcher that left us way too early.  So happy I can be a part of this awesome challenge. Sorry for the phone photos, one day I will pull my camera out to take better pics or just get a better phone. hmmm


UCJC Start #51
Monochrome Angel
Passion Creative
14ct White Aida
DMC Floss
Q4AOC donation piece


UCJC Start #52
Stitching Days
Glory Bee freebie
28ct Monaco
DMC Floss

UCJC Start #53
Heart
14ct White Aida
DMC Floss
Q4AOC donation piece 

UCJC Start #54
P is for Paint
Stoney Creek Collection
14ct White Aida
DMC Floss
Q4AOC donation piece
UCJC Start #55
Elizabeth Pickford Sampler
Pineberry Lane
28ct Monaco
DMC Floss

UCJC Start #56
Inspiration Boxer
Lizzy Kate
32ct Linen
DMC Floss

Enjoy!!

CJ





Sunday, March 1, 2015

Smalls SAL Feb 2015

I finally have a smalls finish to report.  I have been so busy with the SoCal Debbie UCJC that finishing has been on the back burner.  I had it done on the check in day, but just now getting around to posting it.   This is Festive Owl from Holly's Hobbies.  I found the free pattern on Pinterest.  Now it is finished.  Keeping with my stitch from stash theme I substituted colors and I am totally pleased with my finish despite a few errors.

Festive Owl
Holly's Hobbies
16ct Tea Dyed Aida
DMC Floss



Enjoy!!

CJ