Fully Finished Gallery SAL_February 2022 Report

 Hello Lovelies, 

 So, it is that time of the month again - time to show off my Fully Finished Objects...

 Hosted by Rachel the Ten Hour Stitcher

This is a great SAL, designed to motivate us all to do something with that box of Finished pieces instead of just storing them under the bed or in my case, in a drawer! The idea is to link up on Rachel's blog on or after the 10th of each month (10 Hour Stitcher - 10th of the month)..... 

For February, I have finally finished Cardinal Winter by LHN, which I started in March last year.

The colours are actually a bit more vibrant than what is shown above.  I am very happy with how it turned out.

I also have Fully Finished the four dishcloths I have knitted for DS1. 

These are all free designs from Garlene from The Kitchen Sink shop - she releases a new one each month. You can find her designs on Ravelry, here (or click on the pic above) although you have to pay for last year's designs now. But if you sign up for her newsletter you should get these year's designs for free each month.  I find these very soothing to knit and so pretty and useful.

hugs, 

P.S. I also did some Friday Frolics Stitching (where I did up a UFO and stitch on that on a Friday), you can check out this week's post on Kitten Stitching and the Friday Frolics.

Fully Finished Gallery SAL_March 2021 Report + March TUSAL report

I seem to have had a very busy week or so, so it has taken me some time to post again but some of what I was busy with was FFOing for this SAL - so all good!

 So, it is that time of the month again - time to show off my Fully Finished Objects...

                                       

 Hosted by Rachel the Ten Hour Stitcher

This is a great SAL, designed to motivate us all to do something with that box of Finished pieces instead of just storing them under the bed or in my case, in a drawer! The idea is to link up on Rachel's blog on or after the 10th of each month (10 Hour Stitcher - 10th of the month)..... 

So, how did I go this month?  It was an excellent month, I think, with another TEN FFOs this month: giving me a running total of FFOs for 2021 of NINETEEN!

The most recent finishes (not yet shown on this blog) are in the pic, below:

#1 and #2: Two Santas from Prairie Schooler "Santas and Snowmen", Book #151.

#3  Is a Snowman, also from Prairie Schooler "Santas and Snowmen", Book #151.

All three were finished in the same way with a red spot fabric, a red, green and gold twisted cord and a red gingham bow and a button. For the snowman design, I found this very cute snowman button in my button box (sorry that the pic is a bit blurred).

All three were finished with this rather cute fabric showing a red truck carrying a Christmas tree.

#4 Is an iceskater which I think is from a JCS Christmas Ornie Mag but not sure which one (for a former librarian I keep terrible records, don't I - lol!)

I used this cute polar bear and snowflakes to fabric on the back.

#5 is a Grandma Kringle's design - cute, isn't it?

Finished on the back with this cute blue and white Christmas tree fabbie.

#6 is also from a JCS Christmas Ornie Magazine but again, not sure which one (don't let the 2019 on it fool you - it is not the 2019 edition).

The other four FFOs have been showcased in earlier posts this month, which you can read here: Christmas Goose and here: Stitching Bee, Sweet Land of Liberty and A Spot of Spring.

You can check out what everyone else Fully Finished this month here.

And to finish off, here is my TUSAL for the month, guarded zealously by Furio - lol!

... and If you are wondering what I am talking about, TUSAL stands for the Totally Useless Stitch A Long, where we post each month's collection of ORTs (Old Ratty Threads). You can read all about it by clicking on the pic below:

If you would like to see everyone else's TUSAL reports for February, please go to Daffycat's Blog and check out the comments section,

OR

You can visit the FB group

Stay safe and well, my dear friends.

Thanks for visiting and please don't forget to leave a comment as I do love a good chat,

hugs, 

IHSW Report_February 2021

This weekend was International Hermit and Stitch Weekend (IHSW) which incorporates Friday Night Sew In (FNSI). Both are virtual stitch-ins, which stichers, quilters and other crafty people take part in from all over the world - pretty neat, hey?

You can read about my rather successful (including a Happy Dance) FNSI this month here. And I would have to say that my IHSW was most successful this month with not one more not two more but THREE more Happy Dances).

First up, I teased you all last post with this pic....

Which became this.... The Stitching Bee by LHN

The Stitching Bee, was a kit (except the backing fabric and the button, 'cos I couldn't find the button that came with the kit but once I had FFOed it, there was the button after all but "Too Late", she cried!) which came as part of my A Little help from my friends subscription from The Silver Needle. 

Then, I was so inspired by how well the finishing turned out on The Stitching Bee, that I FFOed these two sweet designs.

On the right, "A Spot of Spring" by The Drawn Thread, which I finished stitching in May, 2017!  On the left is an unknown design (I do try to always label my designs when I post but sometimes I obviously don't! lol!)  but it is still a sweet finish!

All of the fabrics, finishings and trims have come from my stash - phew! Gotta use it up sometime!

I also found some time to put a few stitches into this design from Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Issue 2007. It is Julia Lucas Designs - Deck the Halls.

 

And some more stitches on the big bear on the first of the two baby quilts I am stitching.

So, that is it, my wrap up for February IHSW.

You can check out what others have done for IHSW by visiting the IHSW FB page.

But before I go, I did want to remind you to check out my 1000th Post Giveaway, 

which I would love for you to enter.

Stay safe and well, my dear friends. 

Thanks for visiting and please don't forget to leave a comment as I do love a good chat,

hugs, 

FNSI Report_February 2021

Well, another  month seems to have rolled by swifty and here we are again for Friday Night Sew In (FNSI), which segues, of course, into International Hermit & Stitch Weekend but more of that in a later post.

I started off with a bit of finishing.... although this is not yet finished but will be end of today (Saturday). So, there will be a big reveal on my IHSW post on Monday.

... and then a bit more on something else (if you are wondering what I am watching, it is Season 2 of A Discovery of Witches).

which did turn into a Fully Finished Object! Yay! Happy Dance around the house!

Christmas Goose by Stacy Nash

Luckily I had bought this navy blue bobble trim just the day before at Spotlight (on Sale natch!).  I really love the contrast of the red and blue and love this fabric for the back.

... I also stitched a little on this design from design from Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Issue 2007. It is Julia Lucas Designs - Deck the Halls. 

Lastly, I did also stitch a bit more on the first of the baby quilts but I will show a progress pic on my IHSW post.  So, that is about it for now - I've been to a 7:15am Aquarobics class and done some gardening so now it is stitching time again (or maybe a nap after that early start - lol).

Click on the FNSI logo below, if you would like to see what everyone else got up to last evening.

OR

Visit the new FB page  

But before I go, I did want to remind you to check out my 1000th Post Giveaway, 

which I would love you to enter.

Stay safe and well, my dear friends. 

Thanks for visiting and please don't forget to leave a comment as I do love a good chat,

hugs, 

Fully Finished Gallery SAL_February 2021 Update

 It is that time of the month again - time to show off my Fully Finished Objects...

                                       

 Hosted by Rachel the Ten Hour Stitcher

This is a great SAL, designed to motivate us all to do something with that box of Finished pieces instead of just storing them under the bed or in my case, in a drawer! The idea is to link up on Rachel's blog on or after the 10th of each month (10 Hour Stitcher - 10th of the month)..... 

So, how did I go this month - pretty good, I think with SIX FFOs!

#1:  "Santa's Sleigh Ride" by JBW Designs, which I finished stitching in February, 2018.  I finished it a a long pillow using this cute oversized check or plaid fabric in matching colours to the stitching. I found the fabbie in my stash.

#2: "Well behaved Women" by Lizzie Kate, which I finished stitching less than a month ago. I finished this as a large cushion, again using fabric from my stash.

#3: "Winter Saltbox" by Pinker n Punkin Quilting.  I used my favourite white pom pom trim and another favourite, a blue and white snowflake fabric for the back.

#4 and #5: Horse and Candelabra from "A Christmas in Scandinavia" by Gazette 94. I used some more of my white pompom trim and this very nice red and white spot fabric.

#6: Is "Poinsettia" by Pinochka, which I finished only a few days ago.  I am so thrilled with this finish.  I'm not a very confident finisher and I feel that I often struggle with ideas and this one was a ROUND design - aggghh!!!!!  Nevertheless, I took my courage in both hands and give it a good old go!  And this is the result....  I am so proud of it!

I used the centre of a spool of ribbon as the frame and laced it to one side. Then I glued some of this very cute mistletoe felt, which I found as a scrap in my fabric stash.

Then I found this matching mistletoe ribbon in my ribbon and trim stash and then sewed red pompom trim on both front and back.

Then I fastened the ribbon to the spool with a staple!  lol!

So chuffed with how it all turned out!

If you want to see what the other Fully Finishers got up to in February- please check them out HERE.

But before I go, I did want to remind you to check out my 1000th Post Giveaway, 

which I would love you to enter.

Thanks for visiting and please don't forget to leave a comment as I do love a good chat,

hugs,