I took the photos to post on the WIPocalypse post and then forgot to actually POST.
Well as someone else said "better late than never.

I did not manage to do a lot of stitching this month. I did make a little progress on the dragon fly.
I  nearly kept up with the TAST weeks though, so that also counts I guess.

Here is my felted and embroidery handbag panel  !!!!!!! Yes I got all the materials out (several times) and then did not have the time to do the felting. Well, getting it out onto the table was a start of sorts, wasn't it?

This month also saw me adding an 'extra', a quick something that was not on my list but that I just felt like making. We have a little band of three friends who like to get together for a bit of food and a bit of wine. One friend bought us each beautiful matching wine glasses for christmas, for use when we go to each others places for a glass or two.

Here is me with mine, not a very flattering photo but still.

 I thought a nice padded coulourful bag for transporting the glasses to each others homes would be useful, I made one for each with the same flower fabric but with different background colours. The girls loved them. 

I did make a very small contribution to the cross stitch  'Day' but for some reason the photo will not download. so you will have to take my word for it.

So that is me for this month, happy stitching.

WIPocalypse

I did post a list of WIPocalypse projects but I don’t think it is complete. We still have a visitor in the room I normally use as a sewing room. I am fairly sure, there might be more UFOs in the cupboard in there..... I know I have ‘a few’ charts and kits, I might be adding more to my list yet.

I finished the first item on my list. The Colourstreams needle case is done. It is in use, filled with needles already.

I have also finished the Emerald dragon fly,  it is the second time I have completed this pattern the first one hangs in my sister’s house, I will be glad to have a set for myself.

I have made a start on the second dragonfly.

Extras.

I have decided to add a list of ‘extras’ these are small’ish, projects I decide to start, that are outside my list.

I was having trouble keeping track of my bits and pieces when stitching or beading at the dining room table at night. So I made a crafting “placemat”, only my bits and pieces are allowed on it. Hopefully that will help keep everything together. I have  button hole stitched around each bit,  I just need to decide how to finish the edges.

I found this really nice stone centre piece while browsing in a bead shop. I had to make a necklace out of it. It is a bit longer than I wanted it but that is easily fixed.

So that is me for this month. I will be back to work next week, so my future progress reports will not be as good, still.... if I didn't  work, I would have no money for more stash. ; )

WIPocalypse

1.     Colour streams needle case

This is a new project, a ‘Colourstreams’ kit I bought while attending the Koala convention in Brisbane. This convention is a week of craft workshops. I have changed the design a bit. I will finish this project soon.

2.     The Emerald Dragonfly.

A ‘Mirabilia’ Nora Corbett design, that I started 2 years ago, and have recently started working on again. This is nearly done, just needs more of the beads.

3.     The Silver Dragonfly.

A ‘Mirabilia’ Nora Corbett design. I haven’t started this one, but want to complete it as it is partner to the Emerald dragonfly.

4.     Cominos House, Ross original.

I started this on a whim one day, I really like the design but very quickly got bored with it. I think it is because it is all one colour, I really like colours.

5.     Cream Quilt

This was a Block of the month project. My husband was going away for 6 months with work and I thought it would help make the time go quicker. I started it 5 years ago and have completed I think 4 of the 12 blocks. Again it has no colour; I did buy some pastel cottons to add but didn’t get to it. I would like to finish this as it is very pretty.

6.     A little beaded Christmas tree

I started this many years ago. Christmas came and went and I didn’t pick it up again the next year, or the year after that.

7.     Elverdamskroen. (Danish pub)

This design has special meaning for me, my grandmother did an embroidery of this picture, from a postcard, I found the kit while on holiday in Denmark, I was very excited. I really want to complete it. I have made a one stitch mistake somewhere in the gravel part, which has carried though so the horses are one stitch out. I have been unable to find the mistake so that I can rectify it.  That is the main reason I have left it, as it drives me crazy, I just need to move on and accept that it will not be perfect. Phew.... next to take my advice.

8.     Peter Rabbit, ring pull.

I started this as my niece was expecting a baby. I didn’t finish it, I thought it might not go with the decor, she had chosen for the baby’s room. It is cute though and I would like to finish it. Who knows I might be a grandma one day....

9.     A felted hand bag.

Another ‘Colourstreams’ kit I bought while attending the Koala convention, a fantastic week of craft workshops in Brisbane. I need to felt the back panel and embellish with silk ribbon, embroidery and beads.

10.                         Knitted Owl.

I filled this poor guy with bear beads, to make him sit better, but the beads are coming out through the knitting. I need to redo, make a bag for the beads and then give him a face.

11.                         Felt angel

It is just a little project and I don’t have much left to do; still it is getting pushed to the back a bit.

12.                          “Day” a Maria Scharrenburg design.

I started this year’s ago, it is a beautiful design I should finish it. I also have the partner to it “Night”. I haven’t added Night to this list as I think I have my hands full already, maybe next year.

13.                          A little rose ring pull

This was started many years ago. I should finish it, there is not much to do and it would make a nice little present.

14.                         Tiny Christmas stockings

I was going to make these and put a family member’s names on the back of each. It is a nice idea and I would like to get them done. Maybe I could do one a month or something.  I think the thought of doing them up after the stitching was what put me off.

15.                         Mrs and Mr Santa

This is a soft doll kit that I bought while on a visit to Denmark. I started it years ago, not sure why I didn’t finish it.  Their clogs are not in the pack, I hope I can find them in my stash somewhere. I would like to finish this before next Christmas.

Going through boxes and bags. Seeking out projects and then developing a list, has been a bit scary, but very cleansing. I have pulled  out some, that I do not want to go further with, others I don't want to do this year. I will be happy to finish a few of hte ones on the list and just make at least some progress on others. (I know I wil be addidn project during the year) I have to be realistic, I work full time and I study, so I don't have endless hours. If there are any groups out there, that can add hours to the days, I would be very keen to join. : )

Joining groups

I was planning to have more entries in my blog by now, but life has a way of getting in the way.

I have been accepted into the Beading Journal Project, I am very excited about that. I have played around with beads in the past, nothing too complicated though, so this should really stretch me, and I can’t wait.

I have recently had to dismantle my stitching room due to a long term visiting relative. This is a dangerous and scary endeavour, as I now have a better idea of how big my stash and list of UFOs and WIPs are...... So does everyone else in the house by the way, as all my boxes are stacked up in the study, at least until I can clear a permanent area for them. I might use the pantry, who needs food anyway?   I found some projects I had totally forgotten about and that I am keen to finish. So.... for this reason I have also joined WIPocalypse 2012. I am hoping to finish some projects and promote other projects from UFOs to WIPs. Lastly, with all this stitching planned I have started an ORTs jar, I had never even thought to collect all the pretty little bits, until I found some pictures of ORTs jars, glasses, plates, bags etc. and wondered what it was all about. I have of cause requested to join the TUSAL group. What better way to measure the amount of creativity that has been happening?

 I am going to be very busy stitching taking photos and blogging this year.

P.S. I have not been left with nowhere to stitch, I have a stitching area now, it just does not have a door, which does make it harder to resist. What a shame LOL

I think I hear the long and short term visitors stir, better go see if anyone is ready for breakfast.