Nov 11, 2024

Nov 11th Monday Update - 3 Finishes

Another Monday update with a lot to talk about. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and let's see what I've been up to this last week.

Monday and Tuesday it was time to finish up Autumn Line Up...

Finish #29 November 5th
Autumn Line Up
by The Trilogy
Fabric 32ct Lambswool
Threads Suggested DMC
Started Sep 22nd. Took 8 Days.
2,962 Stitches Total
 
Whole Set Took 37 Days. 13,261 Stitches Total.

After finishing that one I decided to finish Halloween Quaker. So Tuesday and Wednesday I worked on it. Finished it up Wednesday...

Finish #30 November 6th
Halloween Quaker
by Primrose Cottage
Fabric 32ct Country Mocha Lugana
Threads 2 Called For 2 Changed
Started Sep 4th. Took 11 Days. 
3,447 Stitches Total.

 After those two finishes I spun the Tiny Decisions app and it was time for a new start...

Noel Chez Les Gnomes (Translated as Christmas Among the Gnomes) Nicknamed Noel Gnomes. Using 32ct Lt Mocha Lugana and the suggested DMC threads. My first Jardin Prive and I really enjoy her charts. They are easy to read and easy to see what backstitching is meant where. I started in the upper left corner. Here it is now after Wednesday and Thursday 702 stitches...

Friday I spun Christmas Celebration and wondered if I could finish it too. I worked on it Friday and Sunday...

Finish #31 November 10th
Christmas Celebration Sampler
by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
Fabric 32ct Meadowlark Linen
Threads Suggested DMC
Started Nov 28, 2018. Took 24 Days Total.
12 Days this Year. 4,796 stitches this year.
Rest were before I counted stitches.

Saturday we had a busy day. First up was a visit to my LNS in Fort Wayne for the 2nd Saturday Stitch Group. I took Enchanted Pumpkin Mill Hill kit because it was easy to work on. I added 219 while there...

Also picked up my framed pieces...

Butch did fantastic with the Erica Michaels piece. It turned out wonderful! The Soda Stitch seasonal set can be swapped out to the one frame. The white frame looks perfect with each one.

I also found a clearance chart I loved and some fabric to add to my stash...

I just love the saying on the right one. So true! I also bought fabric for my 2025 Seasonal Set...

I bought these charts in 2020 when they were released at Market. My plans was to do them in 2021. Guess I didn't haha. So I bought 32ct Lt Taupe Lugana for them and will do them next year during the seasons like the Line Ups this year.  

After my stitching fun we headed out to start Christmas shopping. We went to Half Price books, Darlington a fun Christmas market where you never know what they will have, stopped to get hair cuts, and got Spike a bag full of treats at a pet store. It was a lovely day out together. This past week my dad made sure to take us to vote Tuesday. We went to a local fire station that I was around a lot when I was a kid so it made it so special to me. Ran into a family member from mom's family. It was a great day. Jeremiah said he was proud to be an American that's for sure. I know it's causing a lot of issues but I have a lot of hope and just wish United States could become United again. We have been divided for too long. Off my soapbox now.

Have a great week. Love yourself. Smile as often as possible. I'm off to stitch ALL the things haha.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your finishes look great! It's always good to finish something then go on to something new! Becky

Claudette497 said...

Great finishes! I love reading about your family time..

Paula Wilson said...

What ab amazing group of finishes for you this year! You've inspired me to use challenges more to touch more of my pieces.

Carol said...

Your autumn line up finish is so cute, Katie--love those little squirrels. Congratulations on finishing all four of the seasons in that series. I do love your Halloween Quaker, too--really need to stitch that one up for next year even though I don't stitch much Halloween these days. Lots of nice WIPs and some pretty fabrics. Enjoy your day!