Hmmm…. are my ‘squirrel’ tendencies showing? With it nearing the end of 2022, I figured it was time to take stock to see what I’ve accomplished. I’m keeping this post simple. It’s just a list. I’ve broken this years projects into 2 lists - planned and unplanned and then noted if the project is finished…
It’s been a fun year of Christmassy projects! I had quite the list and have been able to complete most of the projects I had set out for myself earlier in the year. As per my usual, a few unplanned projects got thrown in the mix but … that’s ok … I’m up for a…
My “Year of Christmas Stitching” is going quite well. For some reason, I've felt the need to stitch primarily Christmas embroideries this year. Christmas stockings, ornaments, wall hangings, you name it, I'm stitching it! Do you remember the lovely Erica Michael's “12 Days of Christmas” strawberry set I finished earlier this year? https://finishingisfun.ca/2022/03/25/the-christmas-berries-are-done-a-very-satisfying-finish/ Apparently I’m…
As I look though my WIP's it would appear that 2022 has become the "Year of Christmas Projects". The Christmas Spirit is strong with me this year and I have quite a number of Christmas projects on the go. I've also noticed that Christmas has also invaded my stash as well! I've got a number…
Well finally, finally, finally the Erica Michael’s 12 days of Christmas Strawberries are done. I am giddy with relief! I love all of her strawberry designs but this was definitely not one of my favourite stitching projects. BUT I am glad they are done and they are just delightful!! It has been a bit of…
Every holiday season I spend some time making up ornaments for family and friends. I'm all over the place when it comes new designs, stitch techniques, themes and fnishing techniques. Santas... Harry Potter.... Calvin and Hobbes ... Star Wars ... Gundams .... you name it, I'll try and stitch it! I love to try out…
Hello everyone and happy December to you all! There’s a flurry of stitching in my house these days! Christmas is coming and my “WIP” list doesn’t seem to reduce much in size, but it gets refreshed quite often - LOL! From my family to yours, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all…
I have been working away on two different strawberry projects. The first (which has become a long term) project is the Erica Michael’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” Strawberries. Eventually I will finish my berries... Sigh…. Although I love these little berries, it has been a slow go as I only work on them once in…
I’d planned a tutorial on how to finish a bell pull but didn’t quite get my ducks in a row. Oops! I was more than half way done before I realized that I didn’t take any progress photos. So instead of a tutorial, I’ve taken some close ups of the finished bell pull with commentary…
My future son-in-law is a huge Pokemon fan! Last year I made this throw quilt for him for Christmas. It turned out so well, I thought I'd write up the instructions and share them so you can make a Charmander evolution quilt too! Quilt Finished Size - 54" wide by 62" high Block Measurements center…
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