Lots of Changes

Since my last post, a couple of things have happened. First, my dad passed away in May. And second, I am currently recovering from a heart attack. Therefore, there have to be changes in my life. One, I have to quit smoking, which I already know is not going to be easy for me. Second, I have to change what I am eating, and eat healthier. Third, I have to reduce the stress in my life. And, fourth, I have to start excising on a regular basis. I have also managed to complete a few pieces of stitching.
First is Sassy Stitcher by Janlynn.

Second, I completed a piece that I started a long time ago, which is Angel of Light. I framed this and gave it to my dad during one of his hospital stays, and then when he was cremated, it was with him.

 I also finished Two Hearts, which was supposed to be a gift for my husband last year for our anniversary and did not get finished on time.

 I also stitched a Harley Davidson shield, which was donated to a poker run in order to raise money for childrens charities.

 I also finished a baby sampler for a friend of mine. It is being given to her on her son's first birthday.

 I was asked to stitch this for a friend of mine. It is Janlynn's Wedding Cake. It is now in her hands to get framed, and then to the bride and groom.

I also finished Cuddly Bears, which I made into a birth announcement for my former district manager. 

I have also been working on my cross stitch rotation. I have taken Merry Christmas to All out of the rotation, because I needed to get different material for it. I could see to much of the white behind the stitches.
I have also sold my first piece of work. It was a design that I did myself, and was asked to stitch it for my current district manager's wife for her birthday.

That is it for now. I will do another post with my WIP's and their progress.

Update 11-5: Lots of things have happened

Lots of things have happend since my last update!  We moved from Columbus to Marietta.  So withing the confines of packing, working, transfering to a new location for work, unpacking, I have forgotten to do an update on my stitching projects. So here goes!
First: I worked on Cuddley Bears from 8-22-8-28, and put in 381.5 stitches.

Then I worked on Fortunate Traveler from 8-28-9-3, and put in 608 stitches.

Then I worked on Nude from 9-4 -9-8, and put in 900 stitches.

The I worked on Merry Christmas to All from 9-9-9-15, and put in 2194 stitches.

Then from 9-16-10-16, this is the time that I was packing and unpacking, I worked on Moms Cat, and put in 1229 stitches.

Then from 10-17-10-21, I worked on Two Hearts, and put in 578 stitches.

From 10-22-10-29, I worked on Kati's Carousal, and put in 1243 stitches.

Then form 10-30-11-4, I worked on Angel of Cross Stitch, and put in 1074 stitches.

Now I am going to work on Sassy Stitcher!
Till next time, have a great day!

 



 

Update finally - Been MIA for medical reasons

Sorry, that I have been MIA for a while.  My dad was in the hospital, and we didn't think that he was going to make it. He is doing much better. Then we were on vacation for 5 days back home. Crazy work schedule. Here are pics of what I have been stitching.
Angel of Cross Stitch - 139 more stitches

Sassy Stitcher - 727.5 more stitches

Waiting - not much done on this one, because this is when my dad was in the hospital. Almost done. Sorry, I forgot to take a new picture.
Cuddly Bears - 389 stitches

Fortunate Traveller -620 stitches

Merry Christmas to All - 1006 Stitches - This is after I restarted it.

                                                                                                                                                                     Nude - after I restarted it also -

And finally - Mom's Cat - 390 stitches

I also had a finish! I took this from a picture and stitched this for a friend of mine.

That is all for now.  Now I am going to work on my gift for my husband!

 

 

Cuddly Bears and The Fortunate Traveller

Hi all!  I got some great news this week.  I do not have diabetic neuropathy, I have tarsal tunnel in both of my feet which is what is causing the numbness. I am doing conservative methods to fix the problem, then if that don't work, then I will look at surgery before the nerve ends up permanently damaged.
I stitched on Cuddly Bears from 3-28 till 4-1. I only put in about 100 stitches and here is what it looks like now.

 

Then I worked on The Fortunate Traveler from 4-2 thru 4-6 and I put in 367 stitches. The first picture is the entire thing, and the second picture is a close up of the border.

Now I am going to stitch on Nude II for 5 days. Will post a picture at the end of that time.