Yet another giveaway!

This seems to be the time of year when everyone is giving something away. Here is yet another great giveaway!

Good luck to all who enter!!

Another great giveaway!!

To enter, follow the link to this blog and then follow the instructions. Good luck to everyone who enters!!

I also decided to share my Christmas tree. It's not much by way of size, but it's a cute little thing that does the trick.

Cats: Sandy

Cats: Max

Old Finishes, New Beginnings

Well, I managed to turn in a rough draft of one chapter of my thesis, so I have turned my attention to Christmas. Over the next few weeks I will be working on another chapter as well as a SAL for Christmas 2010. I began stitching this piece on the evening of Dec 5th. Here are a couple of pics of what I have done so far:



The top picture is what I completed on the first night. The bottom is what I did last night. So far I am pleased with how it is turning out!

I also managed to get a couple more pillows made from old designs that I finished stitching a while back. The first on is the Polska Sampler. I used a bright (Christmasy) red as the backing fabric. The second one is Forever Wild, which I used a blue backing fabric. Here is a pic:



These, along with Astral Lions, was sent off to MI this morning to be distributed for Christmas.

I almost forgot! I have completed the 2nd part of the HalloSAL Sampler. Here is a pic:

Astral Pillow!

Well, I broke down and purchased a real sewing machine (not a hand held that I was hoping would work). I managed to get the pillow made for my niece. While it has been awhile since I have used a machine, I have to say that I didn't do half bad. The only complaint I have is the bottom (thank GOD I decided to close the bottom right side out instead of the top). The sewing looks awful in some areas, but that is mainly from the little amount of fabric I allowed for. OOPS!! Lesson learned: leave a lot of fabric for things like this.

Here are a few pics of the completed project (in all it's glory):



The backing fabric I used is actually an old pillowcase from a twin size sheet set that I no longer use (got me a queen size bed earlier this year). I thought it worked well with the deep yellow. I just hope Ariel likes it! :)

Astral Finish!!!!

I am finally finished stitching Astral Lion and am so pleased with the outcome! Here is a pic:


I only have to turn this into a pillow and then wrap and send it off to Michigan for my niece.

Now I will take a bit of a break from stitching to concentrate on my thesis the remainder of the week. Over the weekend, I intend to work on Part II of the HalloSAL and begin the Christmas 2010 SAL. I am doing Coming Home for the Holidays; a Dimensions Gold Collection kit.

I will post a pic of Astral Lion as a pillow once it is complete (probably tomorrow)!