I'm totally overwhelmed! Things have been crazy around here since last week and they don't look to let up anytime soon. I was so busy with friends and family over the weekend so my house is a "disaster run rampant". I'm not even going to mention all the stitching and finishing that still needs to be done for X-mas gifts! Plus, work is going to be more intense from now (tax projection time) until April 15th. I just hope that there is a little reprieve in the first couple of weeks in January so that I can work on my 2011 Crazy January Challenge.
So, here's a little glimpse into what I have been working on........
I finished one of the ornaments that I featured in my last post. It was for my dear friend Maggee. I pulled her name for our first annual ornament exchange. I knew as soon as I saw it that it had her name written all over it, especially after I changed the colors so that it matched her themed tree. Let me just say that Maggee is doggone lucky that I decided to let this one go!
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Windows of Faith, Hope and Peace
by Primrose Needleworks
2010 JCS Ornament Issue
Stitched on 36ct Whimsy by Picture This Plus
Belle Soie: Empress
Backed with the fabric it is sitting on |
I also gifted my stitching sisters a copy of the cookbook that is being sold by
The Attic to benefit Breast Cancer Research along with these pincushions that I love so much. (I even stitched one for me using Belle Soie's Empress and Fern Frond, but I haven't had the chance to "finish" it yet.)
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Rosemary Pinkeep by Blackbird Designs
Stitched on 40ct Olde Towne Blend by R&R Reproductions
Stitched using Belle Soie
"D" - Fern Frond and Mer Blue
"S" - Fern Frond and Elegant Eggplant
"M" - Fern Frond and Rosebud
Finished in Ball Jar lids |
I also finished another ornament for Hubby's side of the family. This one is from the 2007 JCS ornament issue and again I took liberties with the floss colors since I didn't have the called for colors on hand. I really love the way it turned out. Oh how my "finishing" pile keeps growing! I'm going to need a holiday before the holiday so that I can get all these done in time for Christmas. At least I only have two more to go for Hubby's family.
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Joy by Lizzie*Kate
32ct Pearled Barley by Lakeside Linen
WDW Used: Bullfrog and Amber
Crescent Colours Used: Cupid and Bamboo |
Whew! All that and I still haven't caught my breath! I guess you will have to wait until a future post to see what I got while at the first annual ornament exchange.
In the meantime.......
Happy Stitching!
17 comments:
It does get crazy around Christmas, doesn't it? I love what you stitched for your friends and family though! i
Very nice....love the color of the Peace,Hope, Love ornament. I'm sure all of your recipients will be thrilled!
I'm sorry your schedule is so overwhelming right now.
Those BBD pinkeeps are breathtaking! Simply beautiful stitching Jennifer.
Craziness abounds! Why do we do it to ourselves? We crafters must all be type A+ personalities. Right there with you with the overwhelmed feeling - holidays/work/family/craftings/decoating.....ain't it great? Love the Faith/Hope/Peace stitchie thing and love the Joy - the ornament "O" is so cute. I am doing the 15 in 2011 too and think we all must really thrive on pushing ourselves closer to that padded room. Looking forward to seeing you progress on your 15. I picked out several 'quick' stitches so I won't get discouraged! Good luck and hang in there. It somehow manages to get all done and we promise, NEXT year will be different. Now, when am I going to finishing the wrapping??????????
This time of year can get pretty crazy!!
Love all your stitchy things!
I am sitting here, after running errands, visiting a friend, grabbing a bite... and thinking I HAVE to wrap presents tomorrow nite, so I will HAVE to do my finishing Friday nite. Even tho my family will be in, it has to be done!! I want to post on my blog, but...too tired to get the pics, save them, crop them, blah blah blah... Going to get my jammies on and go stitch for 45 minutes!And you know I LOVE my purple ornament!! It makes me smile so much!! Thank you so much! Big Hugs Jen!
Love your ornaments. As one of the Crzies, i will be looking forward to following your progress....I may need some encouragement...but I think it is going to be fun.
great finishes! lucky girls!! I still need to go through my stash and pull out my "15" for the crazy challenge. LOL
Wonderful finishes. I lnow that friends will love them. I have the cookbook and love it.
Everything looks just fantastic - Excellent finishing !!!!!!
Merry Christmas :)
I'm running around like a chicken too! It just makes me crazy. I wanted to let you know I love the ornament you made for Maggee. I really love the color change.
You have been a busy bee. I have got my patterns selected for your challenge, now I just need to kit them up and list them on my blog. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get all your Christmas projects done in time.
Happy Holidays.
CJ
This time of year is always one big constantly changing priority mish-mash for me, too.
I just love all your color changes and finishes...well done! Thanks for posting your color conversion for Joy, I like it so much better than the original!
Your ornaments, pincushions and just everything is pretty as a picture! :0)
I'm sorrie to hear that things are so hectic at the moment. Just take it easy, okay? Love your finishes, especially Faith, Hope and Peace. I like the floss color.
Beautiful ornaments Jennifer! All the craziness will be worth it in the end.
Oh my, the ornament you stitched for Maggee is really stunning!
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