Wow! This last week really flew by. I can’t believe that I haven’t posted once this week. I’ve had very good intentions, but you know “best laid plans” and all that jazz…..
I had a hard time with my Christmas Holly ornament last week so I was able to work in a couple of other finishes in between stitching times. (That’s what I get for trying to stitch over one on 40ct!) I started and finished two ornaments. Both of these will be gifts for cousins on my Hubby’s side. We decided that they will get these ornaments along with a small gift card from Williams Sonoma. I just hope that they don’t expect a stitched ornament every year. While I do enjoy stitching and giving them away, I don’t always have the time.
I picked some easy ones this year, so I didn’t have to worry about not finishing in time…..

2008 Snowman Freebie
By The Prairie Schooler
32ct mystery fabric

Peace*Joy*Love
By Lizzie*Kate
40ct Acorn by R&R Reproductions

I also managed to finish Christmas Holly. This was my 50th finish for the year. I have to say, I’m quite impressed with myself (LOL!) and I’m going to have a hard time giving it away. It is just so cute and dainty!

Christmas Holly
By Hands to Work
40ct Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen

This past week was also filled with fun at work. I had to attend a two day Tax Seminar. While there were many interesting parts (especially when dealing with new tax laws) there were also just as many boring parts. Last year I took Christmas cards with me and I was able to address them. This year I’ve been slack and I have yet to purchase cards. So, in order to keep myself awake, I brought stitching with me. I dug through my stash and picked out the 2009 Scissor Fob by Shepherds Bush. I figured that since it was a 2009 fob I’d better hurry to stitch it. I wasn’t able to finish it since I did have to pay close attention to several of the topics being discussed, but I think I did a pretty good job anyway. I guess I will have to put the ‘pedal to the metal’ and get it done in the next two weeks.

Well, I was a bad girl this weekend and I forgot to take a picture of the framed Hanukkah Bits that I gave my mother for Hanukkah. I guess I’ll have to remember next time I go over there. Now that I think about it, I forgot my Pampered Chef Deviled Egg carrier too. Hmmm…….just another “what was I thinking” episode, I guess!

Happy Stitching!