WIP Wednesday 11/12/2014

I set aside a couple of hours on Tuesday night, to work on my Winter/Christmas Wall Quilt; however, that did not quite work out. This week, I spent the majority of my stitching time working on my Santa and the Mouse cross-stitch and on "snowballs" to swap.

On Friday, I finished the first page of the Heaven and Earth Designs free Santa and the Mouse Ornament design.  (It is pictured above. You may click on any image for a larger view. ) On Saturday, I made a bit of progress on page 2. (See #4 on my short-term list of goals below.) Even my husband, who shakes his head and grumbles about how insane this project is - due to the number of stitches and time it will take - agrees it is looking pretty cool.

And, I must confess, I could not wait.  I started another project.  I fought the temptation for DAYS (which felt like FOREVER), and lost the battle.  Sunday evening, I caved and spent a couple of hours working on one of the 3 new Heaven and Earth Designs charts I purchased.  QS Red Hearts is a quick stitch (QS) pattern based on artwork by Ching-Chou Kuik.  Every time I see this piece, I picture it as the center of a crazy quilt, surrounded by blocks embroidered with hearts, vines and flowers.  (My hubby suspects I may be certifiable, as this project is larger than the Santa and the Mouse Ornament.  I fear telling him I suspected I would finish this project within 3 years may have confirmed his suspicions...)

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Renee

Updated 11/14/14 - OOPS!  I posted this just before, literally, running out the door.  In my haste, I forgot to link up with the current Work In Progress (WIP) Wednesday post at pintangle.com.  I encourage you to take a peek at what Sharon is working on - I love it!  Following the links in the comments will lead you to more eye candy.  Just CLICK HERE.  Enjoy!

Last Week's List of Goals:

 Short-term:

1. Complete the wall quilt I plan to create with all of my CQI Winter/Christmas blocks. Complete quilting so it is ready to add the back and bind.
2. Make a TAST post.
   
3. Complete back for May CQJP 2014 block.
4. Freebie Santa and the Mouse Ornament -  Heaven and Earth Designs chart by Michele Sayetta and artwork by Scott Gustafson. (I believe the ornament is a portion of the chart "Santa and the Mouse.") Complete 100 x-stitches by next week. I completed over 400 x-stitches and finished page 1 of the chart. Now, I am working on page 2!
   
5. Embellish snowball for Nicki Lee. Finished and mailed on Monday. 

   

   Under the Sea "Snowball" for Nicki Lee

6. Embellish a snowball for Lynne by November 15th. I have made some progress.
7. Share pictures of the snowball I mailed to Lori after she receives it. (It should reach her by November 14th.)

Long-term: 

1. Make a purse with my April CQJP 2014 block.
2. Make a purse with my May CQJP 2014 block.
3. My CQJP 2013 May block - better late than never?! (It is referred to as Block 4 if you follow this link.)
4. Have a count of at least 50,000 words for my CampNaNoWriMo novel.
5. Embellish July CQJP 2014 block.
6. Piece August CQJP 2014 block. 
7. Embellish August CQJP 2014 block.
8. Piece September CQJP 2014 block. 
9. Embellish September CQJP 2014 block.
10. Embellish October CQJP 2014 block.
11. Piece November CQJP 2014 block.
12. Embellish November CQJP 2014 block.
13. Piece December CQJP 2014 block.
14. Embellish December CQJP 2014 block.
15. Complete back panel and make a sew-in frame purse for my Etsy shop. 
16. Paint guest bathroom.

This Week's List of Goals:

 Short-term:

1. Complete the wall quilt I plan to create with all of my CQI Winter/Christmas blocks. Complete quilting so it is ready to add the back and bind.
2. Make a TAST post. 
3. Complete back for May CQJP 2014 block.
4. Freebie Santa and the Mouse Ornament -  Heaven and Earth Designs chart by Michele Sayetta and artwork by Scott Gustafson. (I believe the ornament is a portion of the chart "Santa and the Mouse.") Complete 100 x-stitches by next week. 
5. Embellish a snowball for Lynne by November 15th.
6. Share pictures of the snowball I mailed to Lori after she receives it. (It should reach her by November 14th.)
7. Make a birthday gift.
8. Create a block in exchange for the sitting fee for my son's senior pictures. (This will stretch my creativity, as the requested topic is out of my comfort zone.  I ordered specific fabric from an Etsy shop to help with the theme.  This should be fun!) 
9. Embellish July CQJP 2014 block.

Long-term: 

1. Make a purse with my April CQJP 2014 block.
2. Make a purse with my May CQJP 2014 block.
3. My CQJP 2013 May block - better late than never?! (It is referred to as Block 4 if you follow this link.)
4. Have a count of at least 50,000 words for my CampNaNoWriMo novel.
5. Piece August CQJP 2014 block. 
6. Embellish August CQJP 2014 block.
7. Piece September CQJP 2014 block. 
8. Embellish September CQJP 2014 block.
9. Embellish October CQJP 2014 block.
10. Piece November CQJP 2014 block.
11. Embellish November CQJP 2014 block.
12. Piece December CQJP 2014 block.
13. Embellish December CQJP 2014 block.
14. Complete back panel and make a sew-in frame purse for my Etsy shop. 
15. Paint guest bathroom.
16. Make a thank you gift.
17. Make a get well gift.
18. Work on Christmas gifts.