It's been a couple of months since I posted the last list. I said then that I'd get the rest up soon. Well, life happened and I didn't get back to this until now. So, here's what else is on my radar for 2014. They're mostly my smallish projects but I also discovered a couple of bags of projects that I had pulled out to work on sometime in the past. I'm putting them on this list because I still want to work on them.
1) long leg bird - ewe&eye&friends: I've pulled this one for my work project. I've had it for a long time but just never pulled it out to stitch. I'm stitching it on a pretty piece of Silkweaver fabric that showed up in my bag after I used it on another project I've since finished. WIP FINISHED 11/2015!!!
2) Butterflies - Ginger & Spice: I've admired this project on the wall at Picture This Plus for quite some time. I finally bought the pattern but didn't pull the supplies so, of course, it languished in the mass of my stash. I've pulled supplies and am ready to stitch this one very soon. Unstarted
3) Celtic Heart - M Designs: Another one that has been in my stash forever. Maybe it'll see daylight this year. Unstarted
4) Here Comes Treble, Alto Gether Now, First Bass - Ink Circles: Mel sent me these (Thanks again, Mel!) and I've been trying to figure out whether I want them all on one piece of fabric or to stitch them separately. Anyway, it's a great set and I really want to work on them. Unstarted
5) Hooked Rabbit Pincushion - The Good Huswife: Katie recently finished this one. I really loved it, after all it is a bunny, so I've added it to my stash and have even gotten supplies for it. Unstarted
6) Peace to Your Heart - The Stitcher's Habit: a sweet, sweet project that I've had for a long time. I think it will be a great companion piece for Peace House that I recently finished. Unstarted
7) Wicked - The Primitive Needle: This is a freebie pattern I used to stitch a bookmark for Kay's birthday a few years ago. I've wanted to stitch it for myself ever since. Unstarted.
8) A True Friend - R & R Reproductions: I got this project at the Heartland Stitch In one year. While I finished the main project, I never got around to stitching this one. I've got a nice chunk stitched right in the center of the project so it shouldn't take so long to finish it. AND, the bonus is, it even came with a frame so it's all ready to be finished as soon as it's stitched. WIP
9) With All Your Heart - Blue Ribbon Designs: This was sent as a gift from a RR member, Judie, who I stitched with for years. I've always loved it. My Mom was a breast cancer survivor so it has a special meaning for me. Unstarted
10) Cottage Garden - Cedar Hill: I'm sure this has been in my stash for more than a decade. It's such a sweet project and I think it's going to be gorgeous when it's stitched. Unstarted
11) A Gathering of Hearts - The Trilogy: It's a pattern made up of hearts! Need I say more? Well, maybe there are some of you who don't know that I love hearts, stars, bunnies, reindeer, flowers and, of course, PURPLE! Unstarted
12) In The Dark Needleroll & Scissor Fob- Designs by Lena Rose: Such a fun project. I have changed the colors. (another thing I do quite often) Now I just need to stitch it. It was originally intended as a gift. Unstarted
13) Spring Violets - Hands to Work: I saw this stitched as a shop model at C C & Company in Blue Springs, MO. I looked for the pattern but couldn't find it. When I asked, they took me to this pattern that really didn't resemble their model. I loved their color variation and have purchased all the floss to stitch it in their version. Unstarted
14) Peace, Love and a Cure - Lizzie Kate: Another breast cancer pattern. This one has been out since 2008. I think it's time to choose fabric, floss and get stitching. Unstarted
15) Daisies - ?: This was posted on the Freebie Gallery (http://freebiegallery.blogspot.com/) several years ago and I fell in love. Crazy, fun daisies in fun, bright colors - love, Love, LOVE this design. I used it to make a stitching notebook for a friend several years ago. Now I want to make some fun things for myself. Unstarted
16) Bucky the Snowman/Sloane the Snowman - The Trilogy: I've already stitched the first two in the series so I need to stitch these two cuties to finish the set. Fun and kitschy, they're just up my alley. Unstarted
17) New Wings A - Butternut Road: I've had the supplies all ready for this project for so long. I just need to stitch!! Unstarted
18) Snowman - Bent Creek: great, fun, simple piece. I know it would be a quick stitch that would make a fabulous pillow with some fun fabric added to it. Unstarted
19) Friends & Flowers - Gail Bussi: a very cute pattern sent to me by Deanna. A lovely springy/summery pattern. Unstarted
20) Amethyst Collection Needlebook and Scissors Fob - Cherished Stitches: another great gift from Judie in the RR group. She even sent me gorgeous scissors to go with it!! Unstarted
21) Glory - The Trilogy: I've had this in my stash as long as it's been out. I should get it finished by May so I can display it for the summer. Unstarted
22) Ladybug, Ladybug - Little House Needleworks: I bought this because one of my coworkers collects ladybugs. It's such a sweet design. Unstarted
23) Colette - Keslyn's: I fell in love with this design the first time I saw it. I've changed some floss colors and the fabric color as well. Unstarted
24) Spring Fling - Blackbird Designs: 2005. Yep, it's been in the stash that long. Such a pretty, pretty design. Unstarted
25) Peace - HIHN: I've got a beautiful piece of denimy blue linen to stitch this design on. I just thought it needed a different fabric color to make this one work better. Unstarted
26) Antique Heart Roll - Shepherd's Bush: a great needleroll. I've got a lot of the SB rolls in my stash or already stitched up. I like these because I can finish them by hand and they're ready to display. Unstarted
27) Herb Garden - Little House Needleworks: A bunny! Actually, a hare, to be more precise, with a great verse, flowers and a few bees to boot. C-U-T-E! Unstarted
28) Freedom Pinkeep Pillow - Stacy Nash Primitives: Such a simple project. One long stitching session and I'd have another finished project. Really. That simple. AND, totally lovely. Unstarted
29) Little Blue Bungalow - Blue Ribbon Designs: A GREAT freebie. Seriously! Go to www.blueribbondesigns.com and check it out. Unstarted
30) Charm - Moonflower Designs: Swirls, swirls, swirls. It was a whole kit that I purchased several years ago. Unstarted
31) Americana Roll - Shepherd's Bush: Another cutie. Unstarted
32) Favorite Things - A Needle & Fred: I liked this one so much I bought it twice! I've got all the floss pulled. I just need fabric and to get started. Unstarted
33) Long May She Wave Roll - Shepherd's Bush: another kit. Just do it! Unstarted
34) Snow Scissor Fob - Shepherd's Bush: a whole kit, including the scissors to go with it. Unstarted
35) Lovebird - Midsummer Night Designs: A freebie design I picked up from Heart's Desire in Wichita, KS because their model was so stinkin' cute I just couldn't resist! Unstarted
36) Love Spring/Adore Autumn - Trail Creek Farm: I made a great online friend (Hi, Betsy!) because of these freebies. I've already stitched two of them and want to finish the set. Unstarted FINISHED 2/2016!!!
37) Peacock Tile - DMC: Mel's mum, Denise, sent me this gift. (Thanks again, Denise!) It's all beautiful colors and great design elements. Just add stitching! Unstarted
38) Art Deco Sampler - From the Heart: Freebie! This is a great alphabet with a fun border. I bought supplies with it but I've seen it stitched in so many great colors. I need to find my perfect combination and get stitching. Unstarted
39) Texas Wildflowers - Cross Eyed Kat: I don't know what it is about this design, but I just love it. It's only 70x70 stitches wide but it will be a lot of confetti. Unstarted
40) Four in the Bush - Ink Circles: A great freebie from Tracy. Brendan chose the supplies and I had great plans to finish it quickly. I just stalled out. WIP
And now for the bonus group of projects that have just crawled out of the woodwork.
B1) The Bra Band - The Drawn Thread: This was designed for a RR group as a way for them to contribute to Breast Cancer research. It's just such a fun project. I have plans to get my friends to stitch up their knickers for me. Unstarted
B2) A Friendship Sampler - Carriage House Samplings: Hearts! I still have cards with their floss in them from several of my stitching buddies. I'm going to use the floss they sent me to create a keepsake for myself. Unstarted
B3) Irish Blessing Sampler - The Sweetheart Tree: Oh, I love this one. I don't know where it was hiding when I made my lists, but this one definitely should have been on one of them. I have all the supplies ready to go. Unstarted
B4) Buttercups - Shepherd's Bush: This is one of 8 samplers in this flower series. I've stitched 3 or 4 of the others and want to finish this series so I can put them all up together. WIP
B5) 2008 Mystery Bonus Sampler - Blackbird Designs: 5 extra charts that were designed to be stitched together or individually on separate fabric pieces then sewn together. I've stitched the first one and have the second started. WIP PART 2 STITCHED 8/2016
B6) Calico Sampler, The 2012 Sampler - Summer House Stitche Workes: I have all the patterns and the fabric. I'm thinking of tweaking the colors. I think they're what has been holding me back. I love the font, I'm just not totally sold on the colors. So, a tweak and then I"ll be ready to start. Unstarted
B7) Blue Moon Angel - Lavender & Lace: I started this one but really had difficulty with the fabric I'd chosen. It was the kind that has sparklies in it. I don't know if that was the problem or if it was something else, but I just couldn't make it work. So, I set it aside and I've chosen a new piece of fabric. Hopefully it will go better this time. Unstarted
B8) Moonlit Garden - Blackbird Designs: I worked on this a lot in the Fall so there's not a lot left to stitch. WIP
B9) Joy to the World - Twisted Threads: I've had it a long, long time. Pulled fabric, even. Just didn't start it! Unstarted
B10) Stretch - TW Designworks: I have this started to make into a bookmark for Brendan. Since he's an avid reader, this should be perfect. WIP
B11) Easter Parade - Blackbird Designs: While there are two designs in this chart and one of them is a bunny, I'm actually stitching the basket. I started it but am not happy with the fabric. I think a change of fabrics would make a huge difference. There's not much to frog from the original project so I could give it away and I'm sure my sister would frog and use it. Hmmm, now what color should I choose? WIP/Unstarted
And, there you have it! 51 MORE projects added to the already ginormous list. Seriously, I need to win the lottery so I can stitch nonstop. I do love my projects, though. I'm hoping to finish a lot of WIPs so I don't have so many started projects hanging around. Now, I'm off to stitch!
Laura :)
