I had not realized it had been so long since I last was on. Since my last post I have have many finished projected. I will return shortly. Once I get my picture together and update my blog. See you soon.

Almost August ???

I can not believe it is almost August. Half the year is already gone. I have been so busy that I have negelected my stitching and blogging. So sorry but I had been working on WDC- Rose Garden. I am on part 6 of 12. Here is a picture of what I have stitched this far. Piece is 42 x 49 with 3 inch seam

Closer Look at right side

view of middle area

Left side closer look

Goal is to complete by January 2012. Wish me luck

1st SAL update for 2011

Following are some of what I have working on since The begining of 2011

Rose Sampler SAL by WDC

Northen Nights. I am really enjoying this one. I changed colors. Loving the purple

Ayear of coffee. Going slown but it is a start

Beatrix Potter SAL. Loving the colors on this one. Again slow progress

Hoping I can fit in extra stitching time this month...LOL

2011 SAL goals

Ofcourse my unfinished 2010 SALs will be added to 2011 SALs list.
~Brooke's Books Stitchers Alphabet SAL
~Monopoly SAL
~Papillion Creations Castles in the Air SAL
~WDC Rose Garden SAL
~Mary Wingham SAL

Following are new SAL for 2011
~Air Force Emblem. This is a project I promised my cousin Linda to do for her husband. Adding it to the SAL will keep me on track (no picture yet)
~Beatrix Potter SAL. Follow stitcher, Carla R., presented this one to me (no picture yet)
~A year of Coffee SAL

~Northern Nights SAL

A year in review for 2010

Even thru I did not finish all my SAL goals for 2010 I did have several finished.
FINISHED:
OakHaven 2010 Monthly SAL

Kaliedocope Snow Checkers SAL by OneCrazyStitcher.

Many Year Sampler.
Contest Piece for Stickideen von der Wiehenburg

Many Year Sampler finished & updates

So proud of myelf because I have been able to finish so many SAL I thought I was never going to finish. I still have several more SALs to go or catch up to but happy with the progress I have made. Hoping I do not get tied done with a new SAL in 2011...I am a sucker for SALs.

FINISHED: Many Year Sampler. I began this one in 2008. I it finished. Love it.


Mary Wigham Sampler- finish part 1 of 9. I did change the color Ecru for 3042 (purple) The Ecru was blending in so much you could not see it. Thought to touch of purple was nicer.


Brooke's Books Stitchers Alphabet-complete I and J


I have completed November of OakHaven monthly SAL but I have yet to take a picture. Can not wait for Tonia to send December so that I can complete another SAL.

Another SAL finish

I have another SAL finishand a SAL update. Still behind but know with time it will be completed.

Completed: Kaliedocope Snow Checkers SAL by OneCrazyStitcher.


Update on OakHaven Designs 2010 Monthly SAL


Many Year Sampler SAL part 9& 10 of 12


Guess what is holding me back from finishing other SAL's is projects that have come up. Small stitching and sewing projects. Holidays are around the corner and I may slow down again...lol. Later

Got lost..lol

Sorry I had not posted updates but the summer hit me. Children home from school, family visiting, doing rehab for spin, Doctors appointments, puppy having five cute puppies, finding home for pups, preparing kids for school and I will not lie facebook has taken over. I was so ready to send them back to school; ready for my time. It was taken me a while to get back into routine and to wing off of facebook but it is slowing happening. I do have a SAL finished and have progressed on a some SAL's

A FINISH: So proud of my finished project. Contest Piece for Stickideen von der Wiehenburg




Another finished was a Summer SAL with OakHaven Designs call Seasons House


This is the Monthly SAL for OakHaven Designs


Kaliedocope Snow Checkers SAL


Have fallen behind on some of my SALs but as I have stated before they will never become UFO, THY WILL GET FINISHED or at leased worked on again soon.

Update for May

I did have my Spinal surgery on May 7th. Was told to take it easy, no heavy lifting, or driving. That is actually what I did. I have plenty of updated on my SAL's to show up. Did alot of sitting and stitching.

Oakhaven 2010 SAL-May


Kaliedoscope Snow Checkers SAL-roll 4 / half done


Many Year Sampler-part 8 of 12


Rose Garden SAL- part 3 (first part)



Brooke's Books Alphabet SAL- G and H


Papillion Creations/Castles in the Air SAL-part 7


Stitching Contest SAL with Wiehenburg- Almost completed


As you can see I keep myself busy. Hope to finish the Stitching Contest SAL this month and continue to work on and catch up on my Papillion SAL. Doing Physical Therapy. See you next month for my June updates. ~Hugs and Happy Stitching to all.

Another SAL update.

If you read my last post you are aware I was not feeling well for the last half of the month. I still am not 100% but have found out what my problem is. I was diagnose with Spinal Stenosis. That would explain the pain, numbness and weakness of my left arm. Surgery is my only option. Schuduled for Spinal sugery next week. I don't know if I would be able to stitch during 3 to 6 month recovery time. Will be using a neck brace. I did try my hardest to catch up on my SALs. Her is what I was able to complete.

OakHaven 2010 monthly SAL- April


Kaliedoscope Snow Checkers SAL- roll 3


Brook's Books Stitcher's Alphabet SAL- E and F


Many Years Sampler SAL- part 7


Rose Garden SAL - 4 pieces / part 2

Full view of Rose Garden


I don't know why but I entered a Stitching Contest SAL (It needs to be completed by November) I may not win but it is a beautiful stitch from Stickidean von der Wiehenburg. I am using DMC variation #4030 and stitching on 25 count evenweave

This is the begining

April's SAL update is a little late

Sorry my SAL update for this month is a little late but I have been very busy and not feeling well.

Don't know if mentioned I have Lupus. Most of my days are good but there are times when my body gives in and calls for a break. I have been down and out the last few weeks. Had massive headaches and vomiting for four days and when that was over the left side of my arm was in pain/numb. As of today my arm is still achy/numb but not as much. Will be seeing the doctor tomorrow again.

Hope you understand now when I inform you not all my SALs got stitched. The following are the SALs I did finish before my Lupus Fl aired.

OakHaven Design Month SAL


Kaliedoscope Snow Checkers SAL


Many Year Sampler SAL. Part Six. Half way done.


That is all I have on updates. Pray my arm gets better and I can get back into my stitching routine. See you next month.

Progressing in SALs

It is the first of March and time to update how I did with my SALs. Let me inform you that again I had difficult fitting in the Monopoly SAL into my rotations. My head hangs low. I am proud I have been keeping up on the others. With no farther delays here are my progress.

2010 Months SAL by OakHaven Designs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OakHavenDesigns/


Kaliedoscope Snow Checkers SAL http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowaddictedstitchers/
First roll done


Many Year Sampler SAL. Part five completed


Brooke's Books Alphabet SAL Completed C and D. http://brookesbooks.com/CrossStitchFreebies.html


Papillion Creations Castles in the Air. Completed Part 6


Completed Part one of Rose Garden SAL by WDC Designs www.waldchamps.com


Mary Wigham SAL. This is the SAL that travels with me to appointment and keeps me company in the waiting area. For same reason I did not have to wait very long in my appointments this month so did not get much stitching done but did stitch. This is my progress.


Continue following me on my progress and leave comments. With your encouragement I will continue to stay on top of my SALs and not fall behind. See you next month.