Dec 30, 2016

2016 Smalls SAL Final Post

This year I joined a fun SAL and it's time for the final check in for the Smalls SAL. The point was to pick a pattern to work on each month. It could be anything you considered small. The goal was to work on your choice each month and at the end of the year have 12 completed projects. I had this leaflet in my stash for I have no idea how long...
I thought this would be the perfect plan and just hoped I would stick to it. I was doing the DUCJC (Debbie's Ultimate Crazy January Challenge) so I started the Jan one in Jan but didn't get to finish it till Feb. I finished all the other ones during the month they were for. So last but not least here is Dec Whimsy just finished up a few minutes ago...
(31) December 30th
A Year of Whimsy by Dimensions (Out of Print)
Stitched on Perforated Paper
Used Suggested DMC
Started whole project for DUCJC Jan 1st, 2016.
Took 6 Days.
 
I have a piece of cork board beside my calendar right by my computer. I use a thumbtack and they can hang where I will see them everyday. I love them!!! Here is the whole set now...
The whole project ended up taking me 57 days to complete. I'm so happy I stuck with them and got them all finished up!! If you follow the link at the top of this post or on my sidebar you can sign up to join in next year. It was a great push for me to stick with these. Plus they are finished finishes even!! I will be announcing soon my patterns for next year but I'll tell ya I have another monthly series picked out.

14 comments:

Bea said...

Whew, I was starting to think December wasn't quite going to make it! Love him and well done for getting them all done. And I'm really glad they aren't stuck in a drawer somewhere.

Justine said...

Well done on sticking with these and displaying them too! Can't wait to see what you've chosen for 2017.

The Knitting Cross Stitcher said...

Great finish and a great achievement.They look awesome all together on your cork board.

Carol said...

Very cute finishes, Katie! I'm sure they'll make you smile for years to come :)

Happy New Year!!

Melinda Forbes said...

Congrats on your finishes. They were fun to watch each month. totally enjoyed

Amy said...

So cute! I've really enjoyed your Whimsy series, as well as your other stitching and your travel posts!

Wishing you and yours a happy 2017!

Julie said...

They look fantastic all together,well done.

Elfie said...

Beautiful stitching. Congratulations on your lovely series finish. Well done. They look great.

Pamela said...

Very cute! All of them!

Brigitte said...

They are all so lovely and it's great that you could stick to stitching them, one after the other. Great accomplishment, Katie!

Heather said...

Congratulations on sticking with it! They all look beautiful!

Maggee said...

Yay for you, sticking with your goal, and finishing! Hugs!

Mii Stitch said...

Well done Katie, a great achievement! They all look lovely.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Congratulations on your big Happy Dance for the whole series! It's so satisfying to complete something like this and within the year too!
They are so cute too.