Bargello and Auction Needlepoint

Both of these made miniscule amounts of progress this week. I'm filling in the white on the top left rectangle of the auction piece, and after this picture was taken, I put the upright crosses in the little green diamonds on the bargello piece. Next I need to do some more elongated crosses between the big motifs.

Crewel Confidence Framed

My husband finished framing this today. Didn't he do a great job? He picks the colors for the mats and makes the frames from scratch. This one will be going to my in-laws for Christmas. I hope they like it.

Ribbons and Roses - Scale

When he took pictures yesterday, my husband finally put a coin down next to the purse strap. Now you have a way to gauge how long and how wide it is. I got another couple of inches done on it this week. I'm about to start beading on the ribbons in a few minutes.

New Round Robin - Capital L

This is Lauren H.'s round robin piece. She asks each of us to stitch a capital L in DMC 115. She and Muriel have already done theirs. It's my turn and I've picked a freebie from Carrie's Creations after deciding the M Designs L was a bit much for me to tackle in a month.

Ornaments Received This Season

These three ornaments are ones I got in exchange or as gifts this year. Aren't they pretty? The gold one is from Karen W. of Cyberstitchers; the mitten is by Agnes W. of Pocono Mountain; and the cross was done by Dotti O., president of Pocono Mountain. The gold and mitten were exchange ornaments, while the cross was a gift. Dotti did a cross for each of us who hold some kind of officership in the organization. Since I am newsletter editor, I got one! Imagine, though... she did at least ten of those for people. Lots and lots of beautiful work. All three are on my tree and will be for years to come.

Two Done

Yesterday, I spent an hour making this little flower design for the president of my local Blue Star Mothers chapter. Her house burned down this August and she lost pretty much everything. Insurance is paying for it all, including, rebuilding her house, but it can't replace small things. So I started her on her collection. Also, the round robin is now all packaged up and in the mail. I honly got the sun done, but I think it looks good and fits the theme. No idea what Muriel will think when she gets it back in four more months. Two things done, though, is a good feeling ... and having the round robin done in time is excellent. Now to start the next one ... capital letter L's.

The Needlepoint Pieces

Not much work done on either of these this week. I just am too busy and not enjoying it. Maybe next week things will calm down.