Okay...okay

Hi all-Okay I've have been accused of switching up my order of projects in my challenge and, in a world of many that don't take responsibility, I am here to say, yes, I am guilty. But to be fair I am being accused by someone that would not even try the challenge. Furthermore, I am staying within the confines of my list-I have not deviated to other projects. In fact, I have stayed the course of the three days per project. So I say to my buddy Beth, bring it!

The first two above are coming from Amy Brueken and the third a sneak preview from Lizzie Kate-a Spring Alphabet...

Hope you all are good-not too sick of this weird January weather-I kind of like it but don't want to let my sunny weather loving friend, Beth know-so don't tell her I said--

Take care and enjoy this fabulous stitching weather!!

Molly

PS Sad we won't have stitching tonight-but after a bad accident on black ice I will be just fine with Mr Miley on my lap tonight!

Update on my projects

Above-A Bird in Hand La D Da

The Perfect Tree- Chessie and Me

Sewing Bird Pinkeep-Country Stitches

Jenny Bean Friendship Sampler-Shakespeare's Peddler

Hi all-A few pics of my challenge pieces-I had to change the order a bit as my Jenny Friendship Sampler is on display at the shop ( a Jenny Bean and Friends display)...but I am working away!! Have a great weekend-stay warm!! Keep your critters warm too! xoxo

Hi all-Am having a blast with the stitching challenge-I started stitching La D Da's Bird in Hand and now on to Country Stitches Sewing Bird--Each project is so much fun and how I am looking forward to getting back to them-it's interesting that knowing I only have the three days on each makes me want to get a bit of time of them each night!

We are now waiting for another winter storm here-maybe a chance to get in some stitching !!

Hope all is good with all of you-Little House has previewed the first ornament of the year-let us know if you want to be on our list-I already love the first one! Plus I love the new sampler she has debuted(neither one is here yet but we are hoping soon!)! Also new is the Love-Filled Heart from Country Stitches!

Thanks for stopping by and catching up-let me know how your challenges are coming--I will get more pictures of mine up soon!

Molly

Happy New Year-Project One

Well hello 2011! And so long to 2010!! I hope you all had good days over your holiday time-mine went very quickly-and back home I was! But how good it was to be back in my bed with my pups!! Their Grammy got them warm and fuzzy presents-one being a couch cover that we opened last night-never saw so much rolling around!!

I have completed days One, Two and Three on my first project-and I have posted a picture-I have also decided to include four projects I have started-so I will have to delete four and insert these four---

1. Sampler Roundy

2. Bird in Hand

3. Jenny Bean Friendship Sampler

4. Sewing Bird Pinkeep

5. Green Snowman

6. ABC Hornbook Primitive Needle

7. Frosty Flake

8. Perfect Tree Chessie and Me

9. With My Needle Quaker Sampling III over one

10. Cricket Collection 299 Picture Perfect adapted into a birth sampler for my great niece Molly Jane-her first birthday is in April!

I have included a picture of my progress on Project #1-it is over one and I have, of course, changed the colors-now I must move on to Project #2 but will look forward to getting back to #1 (the point really! This is already keeping me constantly interested!)

Thank you to all that sent comments along--and let me know how your challenges are going!

Molly xoxo

My Ten Projects

I'm still working out the kinks but have narrowed my list down to what I believe will be my ten projects! Thank you to all of you that left comments-it is interesting to hear what everyone is attempting-My buddy Beth has already dropped out before she has even gotten to "START"...I know she thinks me foolish, ridiculous, perhaps even delusional...but I am always up for something new...so here goes-it may change by tomorrow---

1. Sampler Roundy by Shakespeare's Peddler-to fit into the new round box we just received-so 28 over 1

2. A Bird in Hand by La D Da-We have this stitched as a model here at the shop-I am going to try a couple of different colors

3. To Everything by The Drawn Thread

4. Sewing Bird Pinkeep by WTN/CTS

5. Green Snowman by Shepherd's Bush

6. Tombstone Spots by Primitive Needle

7. Frosty Flakes by Little House

8.Scarlet's Christmas by Chessie and Me or another Chessie and me-The Perfect Tree-still deciding on this one!

9. Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House

10. Bit of Merriment by Erica Michaels

Well--now to put all of these fun projects together! Keep me posted on how your challenges progress-until we meet again, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas-make sure you take time for yourselves-

See you soon-xoxo Molly

Now many I need to figure floss, fabric etc...so details will follow---

Molly's Challenge

Okay, so I've heard about and read about lots of different stitching challenges-many too unstructured for the likes of me. So after much mulling and stewing I have created my own challenge-anyone up for it? Well, read on and try it out!
Pick 10 new projects for 2011-kit them up--get 'em ready! The first project I shall work on during days 1-3 of each month.
Project 2-Stitch days 4-6 of each month.
Project 3-Stitch days 7-9...
Project 4- days 10, 11 and 12.
ETC
So you see the pattern...now granted certain months (ie February) project 10 will get gypped--so project 10 should be an easy one...
Okay, now to pick 10 projects...I will be posting my list-let me know what challenges you are trying or what projects you are going to pick...or what you think of this idea!
Hope all is good with you all and hope you are not overdoing too much!
xoxo Molly

Christmas Week

Greetings, fellow stitchers! Well here we go on this quick slide towards Christmas-how fast the time is flying! I don't know about you but I still have quite a list and very little time left-yikes! And there is no way to hit the "HOLD" button for a bit more time! I did stop to make lace cookies (I know they only take a few ingredients, a quick set up and 7-10 minutes to bake)...I did get my tree up and decorated and did manage to place a few non-nostalgic ornaments down low-those little white fluffy boys have managed to only sniff these low hangers but there is mischief in their eyes. They are waiting for a distraction-a doorbell, an unbalanced load, a smoking oven....they know (as do I) that it is only a matter of time!
I also pulled out a bunch of my stitched Christmas pieces-how fun it is to see all of my old friends-I switch out everyday pictures for these Christmas ones-some I keep up all year long...
The above will be out from By The Bay-appropriately named "New England Winter"...
Well, I hope you are enjoying pieces of your holiday season-or chunks if you are so lucky! Take care and be good-Santa is watching!!
Molly
PS Thanks to all of you that came to stitching on Friday-it was a fun evening!!