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Monday, February 23, 2015

SFS 2015-A UPdate

Greetings all,

I have been diligently working on my WIPs and UFOs, all from stash! woo hoo!

So far for this year:

Jan spent $0
Feb spent $19.95 on a table runner.

That should leave me $25 from Jan and $4 from Feb, for a total of $30. Despite this, I really do aim to spend only the allotted amount of $25 if I do decide to purchase something.

Here is pic of my second finish from this year. I started this in 2013 but just got around to finishing it. Am not counting it towards my completed stitches as I can't remember if this was from stash originally.Still a finish!


Below are pics of WIPs. All of the stitching is done and now I have to put it together. This came from Stash, as its something I started last year.



I decided last year to work on some of my prefinished items. Below is a tea towel that I hope to have completed soon. It's been a quick enough stitch so we shall see when I actually finish it. This is also from stash and am using substitutions for the threads (DMC).


 

I hope to have these two finished before I start on anything else, and so far, so good. No bad joojoo to keep me from finishing these. yay! 

For those of you suffering the cold effects from this winter, all I can say is hang on. Stay sharp and don't let this cold numb your minds or spirits. I remember winters like this when I was living in NY and it takes all of your energy to stay focused. 

Hugs, 

Christina in Miami
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17 comments:

  1. RuthFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Congrats on your progress-- those are darned cute squirrels! And kudos on successful stitching from stash. I envy your control-- I may dig myself out of my hole by Christmas. ;-)

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  2. Christina GFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Not too hard, I kitted up a lot of stuff so I just grab whatever I want based on my mood!

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  3. Faith...February 23, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I just love that Christmas Tree!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Everything looks wonderful, Christina! And great job on the SFS!
    Blessings, Donna

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  5. Kaelyn AngelfootFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Miami! Ah, you lucky girl,. I spent a week there once about six years ago and loved every second. Cheers from bonechilling cold Michigan! I love that little tea towel.

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  6. ThoeriaFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Well done on staying in budget :) Lovely stitching !

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    1. Christina GFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:23 AM

      Thank you Thoeria! (love your designs, by the way, have made several out of TGOS emagazine, assuming I have right Thoeria?)

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  7. LynFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Congrats on staying within budget and the finish. Your WIP look great.

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    1. Christina GFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you Lynn. Hope to finish the needle book this weekend.

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  8. MeariFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Good job on stitching from your stash. It certainly has been cold here. Not as much snow as last year, but really really cold. Brrr!

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  9. MalindaFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Lovely work Christina! Good job staying within budget.

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  10. DebMarch 1, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Well done with your budget! Great finish!

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