December Turtle Trot and a Finish

Today is the 10th so it's time for another Turtle Trot check in. I've really enjoyed this SAL. I really hope it's going to continue. We have kept track of 10 projects and posted updates on the 10th. Some projects crawl at a turtle pace but they do eventually get finished. According to my records I have finished 6 (now 7) of my TT picks this year! Love that!! I hope you have enjoyed crawling along with me.




I also have a new finish to report...

 (Finish #23) Dec 9th

Life Without Snow?! out of Snow Drifters by Stoney Creek Leaflet

Fabric 28ct Summer Sky Evenweave

Took 17 Days. Used suggested threads and 2 Stoney Creek Buttons.

I started this one during the Crazy January Challenge this year. I already finished another one out of the leaflet last year...

So another project to mark off my Turtle Trot list! Another CJC finish! That makes 9 of the 15 finished.

Monday Update

Lots to talk about so let's get to it. I've been working on Life Without Snow. I'm close to finished so I figured I might as well keep at it. Here is where I was after Day 9...

Here is where I am now after Day 14 on the project...

Getting closer and closer. Love the little bird at the bottom pulling on his scarf. I'm linking up to Stitchery Link Party. Pop on over and see what the people who check in have been working on. If you happened to work on something with needle and thread go ahead and post your own update.

I received these gorgeous threads in the mail this weekend...

I was lucky enough to win a giveaway over at Tiffstitches blog. Aren't they gorgeous? They are my first Jodyri Designs threads. I can't wait to use them. Thank you again!!!

We also went to the Christmas Tree Farm and cut our Christmas Tree...

Jeremiah's job is to put the star on the top. Of course Fred (hubby) gives him the lift up. Now I think our decorating is finally all done. We really went all out this year. I just love all the bright lights and decorations. Now let's hurry and get to Christmas haha. Also I told a few of you ladies I would keep you updated about the house across the road. They had the lot all finally cleared and started building finally. Here is an update...

We found out this is just the garage! It's bigger than the house they tore down. Our other neighbor said the owner has a lot of money. But we also heard he's a great guy. So it will be interesting to see the size of the house. We've sure been enjoying watching all the chaos going on.

Life Without Snow

I've been working on Stoney Creek's Life Without Snow. It's from Snow Drifters booklet. I already did another one from this leaflet last year called Have a Ball! This is the last one I want to do from the leaflet. Here is where I was after Day 6...

Here is where I am after Day 9...

I tend to work on things in a 3 day rotation so time to put it down and work on something else.

IHSW

Saturday was a busy day but I found time here and there to work on Life without Snow by Stoney Creek. I had the song These boots are made for walking....stuck in my head the whole time wonder why haha.

I'm linking up to the Stitchery Link Party. Stop on over and see what lovely pieces have been worked on this check in.

Life Update: Friday when Fred was on the way to work the truck broke down yet again. He was able to fix the part no problem. Then he went to start the truck and it wouldn't start. We got it towed to the mechanic. Mom and me woke up early Saturday to go shopping. She needed new shoes so we went to Meijer cause around here they have a lot better shoe selection than Walmart. I even found me a bright bright new pair of shoes. We also got our groceries for the week since I'll be gone. Fred got the yard trimming done before the heat advisory went into effect. After noon our heat index was 105 to 110 which for around here is not normal. After Mom and me got home Fred and me ran out. We needed to go the pet store to get Izzy (our dog) some treats and we went to Best Buy. We were hoping to make the move to smart phones. We were all ready to sign the bottom line and she said we would get a gift certificate if we came back the next day. Of course it was worth waiting. After I stood up and thought more about our decision I was like wait a minute. We were going to pay more than double a month to have a smart phone. Yeah we could afford it but here we are with a vehicle in the shop. Fred dropped me off at the movie theater and Mom came and met me. We went to see Jurassic World. It was really good. Finally after all that we were done running around and I got more stitching time.

Sunday we all decided it would be a lazy day. It was so needed. Then today was a whirl wind day. I started writing this entry this morning.....yet here I am at almost 10pm trying to finish it. First we were really getting stressed about our truck. No word. Still in the shop. Then the call. It was going to be $875 and no promise it would work. Our truck is a 98 and has 218,000 miles. It's barely been holding together. Is it really worth it?? So it's been a long stressful day. We made the decision to call it done. Good thing we didn't get those smart phones right? So we loaded all our camping gear into my van and we will sit off tomorrow with it. When we get home....we will start truck shopping. Sorry for rambling. Thanks for sticking with me this long. I'm really looking forward to my upcoming relaxing camping trip to just relax and breath for a bit.

Life without Snow

During CJC (Crazy January Challenge) I started Life without Snow. It's the one in the upper left of this pattern booklet. I already finished the one in the upper right last year. I started it on Day 13. So when I put Embers down I figured might as well pick up this cute snowman. We are supposed to have high heat warnings this coming weekend and he hopefully will help me feel cool. So I might just have to keep him out for IHSW this weekend.










Here is my 1st day progress on him...

Here is where I got after working on him yesterday...

Now to get back to work.

Day 13 of CJC

Today's pick was from the Snow Drifters leaflet. I already completed the Have a Ball in the upper right. Now I'm working on Life Without Snow in the upper left. I'm stitching it on 28ct hand dyed evenweave called Summer Sky. Here is where I got today...

2 more choices left in the box. Both are wordplay designs. Summer and a Halloween one called Let's Be Wicked. Then it will be over. I'm half sad and half happy. I've really enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I thought I would get bored and dread having to start something new each day. I sure didn't though. I have to admit though I am very excited to get to work on some of them again so I'm glad I stuck with starting just 15. This weekend is IHSW and I can't wait to pick up my HAED Selkie again. She has been pouting watching me start all these other pieces. She wants to come out and play too.