Mid-Week Update

Yet again I'm a little behind in posting my weekly update. Where do the days go?!?! I've been working on some exchange pieces so at the moment I have only one small finish that I can share. This is from the current Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue. I still need to make a list of the ornaments I'd like to get done from this magazine and hope to work on that while I'm on vacation next week.

Christmas Forest

by The Workbasket

I also did a little stash enhancement and got the latest designs from Little House Needleworks, Country Cottage Needlework as well as two from Lizzie Kate.

Weekly Update

I don't have any photos of my stitching to share this week because my projects are for two exchanges which I'd like my partners to see first. I worked on one while with my stitching group yesterday and I made some great progress on it. Thanks to the gals for the inspiration.

Speaking of thanks I want to give out a B-I-G thanks to Brenda (Brenda Lou's Place) for her generosity. I was admiring her progress on the Prairie Schooler alphabet when she so graciously offered me her charts. I got these six in the mail from her. THANKS Brenda.

And last my not least I got the much anticipated Just Cross Stitch 2009 Ornament issue in the mail. I've already looked through it a few times and there are definitely a few I will stitch soon. Now to make my trusty list, pick out fabric and gather some floss.

Last finishes of 2008

I stitched what will probably be my last ornament of 2008.

Blue Bird of Christmas Happiness

by M Designs

I also finished a piece by Diane Williams which was featured in a Leisure Arts book called A Sampling of Tradition (The Best of For the Love of Cross Stitch). This book has other wonderful samplers by designers Deborah Lambein, Linda Culp Calhoun, Susan Stadler, Kandance Thomas, and Dixie Barker Shoemaker. The fabric I used was from the DMC Impressions Printed Needlework line.

Grateful Heart Sampler

My new project which I will start on January 1st with one of my Yahoo groups is Christmas House by Ewe &  Eye & Friends. Stitching this on 28 count Bone lugana using Anchor floss.

Finishes and stuff

Prior to going on vacation I received this adorable bag from Becky. She picked the perfect fabric which is not only patriotic but has some adorable cows. I just love it! THANK YOU!

Here are the other two ornaments I finished while on vacation in Lake Tahoe. Both are from the newly released Just Cross Stitch 2008 Ornament issue.

Poinsettia by Ink Circles

Peace by My Big Toe

New from LHN

I was lucky enough to stitch the model for "The Angels Sang." This design is a companion piece to the ornament featured in the newly released Just Cross Stitch 2008 Ornament issue.

Also new is "Hen Party"

Countdown begins...

I have one less ornie to stitch from the  JCS 2008 Ornament issue. 

Merry 2008

by Glory Bee

JCS Ornaments

I've now had my JCS Ornament 2008 issue for a week and I've gone through it numerous times deciding which I will stitch. Each time I looked through the pages I added one or two more and I finally have a list of 22 ornaments that I'd like to do from this issue. My choices are (in alphabetical order to show no preference):

Glad Tidings by Blue Ribbon

Christmas Centerpiece by Brittercup

Let it Snow by CCN

Angel Kiss by CEC

Turtle Dove by Courtney Collection

A Christmas Song by Full Circle

Merry 2008 by Glory Bee

Santa Angel by Heartstrings

Heartfelt Harvey by Imaginating

Poinsetta by Ink Circles

Peace in 2008 by Knotted Tree

Glory to God by LHN

Blue of Christmas Happiness by M Designs

Feel the Magic by Midsummer Night

Christmas Tree Farm by Milady's Needle

Frosty Friends by Mosey 'N Me

Peace by My Big Toe

Snowy Night by Prairie Schooler

Yule Rejoice by Primrose Needleworks

Christmas Eve by SamSarah

Silent Night by Simple Stitches

Christmas is a Time to Share by Val's Stuff