New starts and a stall

I have stalled on Molly that I showed in the last post. She is 99.9% finished. I ran out of one color of NPI and need to finish about 20 stitches. As soon as I get my order from Needlecraft Corner, I will have a finish to post. And regrettably, it will be the second of two stitching finishes that I have had this entire year. I don't know what has been wrong with me this year. I think I hop back and forth between projects too much without making a lot of progress in any direction. The last couple of weeks I have tried hard to stick to one stitching project at a time and have been pleased with the progress I have made. I don't see myself becoming a one-at-time stitcher again, but I'm leaning heavily back in that direction.

While waiting for my NPI thread to arrive, I decided to stitch something small that I can easily finish in a week or so. This is October Word Play by With Thy Needle & Thread. I love Her designs, and this caught my eye from the first sneak peek that was shown on her blog. But wouldn't you know, I'm now running out of another thread for this design.




I'm still knitting as well. I started another Pioneer Braid scarf. I love this simple garter stitch design that in my opinion looks more complicated than it is.



Hard to believe that the last time I posted, I was here (although I didn't allude to that in my post).








Now we are back in reality....

Have a happy week ahead....

Kellie

Rediscovering Molly

I recently dug Molly of Carriage House Samplings out of the never ending WIP pile. I am really enjoying the stitching and wondering why I have let her lapse for so long. I want to eventually stitch all of the CHS "girls." I finished Mary Margaret several years ago. I ordered the remaining NPIs that I need to start stitching Elizabeth right after I finish Molly. Suzannah is my least favorite, but I still want to stitch her to complete the set. I envision these hanging on my wall in window pane fashion. If only I could talk Kathy Barrick into coming out of retirement and designing a boy preferably with a dog to match Molly's cat. Lol!

My stitching mojo has ebbed and flowed since I learned to knit last summer. I try not to stress over the fact that there are tons of things that I want to stitch and the fact that I don't always have the desire to stitch. Rather I just go with the flow when the stitching notion strikes. I am enjoying the current wave and hope it continues for awhile. Stitching was my first love. I hope the mojo never leaves completely.

I'm in love

My first pair of Signature Needle Arts knitting needles....

Size 6, 10", stiletto tips, spiral top

Now I want a whole set.

I've cast on a scarf. I plan to knit until I can no longer hold my eyes open tonight.

This is the first night my family has been home together this week. We've all been running in different directions. Too busy!

I love having my little family cozy under the roof of home. Right now, I'm listening to Jake and Michael talk to each other excitedly about a box of basketball cards that they lucked into this week and can't wait to open to see what "treasurers" await inside. They both collect and it is fun to watch them share this hobby. They love to tell me all about it. And although I don't have a clue about most of the sports stars on the cards, I listen with interest, feeling blessed that they want to include me in their excitement.

Daybook September 2011

Found this on another blog... Love it and would like to try yo incorporate it at least monthly onto my own blog.

FOR TODAY :

Outside My Window...a sunny hot heatwave; it is supposed to be over 100 degrees today

I am thinking...about our upcoming vacation to Disney World and getting very excited!

I am thankful for...my husband and my son

From the kitchen...takeout for breakfast; love having McDonald's breakfast occasionally on the weekends

I am wearing...my PJs still and quite comfortable

I am creating...a knitted blanket and stitching Penny America

I am going...to go with Michael and Jake to shop for a new cell phone and a few vacation necessities this afternoon

I am reading...Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children; finished My Name is Memory this morning

I am hoping...that I can enjoy this long holiday weekend without thinking about work

I am hearing...Knitting Daily playing on TV

Around the house...still enjoying my newly decorated bathroom and very happy that the rose wallpaper is GONE!

One of my favorite things...weekends at home; everyone enjoying themselves doing whatever they choose to do

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: going to friends' home for a cookout tomorrow

My picture thoughts... I will be here soon....

My Dads Etsy shop

Some of you who have been reading my blog for a long time know that my father is a woodturner who creates some pretty nifty things for me. My favorites are my yarn swift and my various needle holders. He has opened an Etsy shop with several items for sale. He has several items related to sewing/cross stitching as well as several ornaments. Check him out if you have a chance. His prices are very reasonable for handmade items and his workmanship is excellent. Okay...shameless plug over. :)

I started Penny America. This is a lot of fun to stitch. I especially love the thread colors Jan chose and how great they look on her macadamia nut fabric.

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Penny America

This came in the mail today, and I am starting it tonight. Can't wait!

Beach Time

I've been knitting....



And stitching.... (pardon my wrinkles...)



With this as my backdrop....




I could stay here the rest of the summer. Unfortunately duty calls and it is time to return to the real world....