Stitch from Stash - August Report

August was a busy, busy month for me, and I actually did add a little to my stash :)

I got this Lizzie Kate Flip It and two small heart charms for a grand total of $5! 

I also picked up these supplies to complete some works in progress, and a kit for a friend's belated birthday.

First up I finished the final remaining months in this Lizzie Kate series.  I did all the stitching for June & July, and the final finishes for May & December.  I also "made" the frames.  Meaning I painted and Modge Podged some paper on the front of some Dollar Frames from Michael's.

Close up of the individual months - 

May

June

July

December

All twelve months done!  

 A nearly three year project to complete.  Each one was not all that time consuming just getting them all done with the rest of life slowed things down.  I'm not especially fond of January or March's frames, so I think I'll be redoing them eventually.  Probably my favorite is February, which is ironic since Pink is one of my lease favorite colors.  I have been using these to decorate my desk at work.


I also kitted up several new projects and even completed one!  I changed the colors to match my inspiration fabric (pictured beside the project) I'm using for putting together my Creative Studio. And that is it - a busy fun month!

July Stitch from Stash Picture

In July I finished the last of these scenes, and designed and stitched the words.  This will be a birthday gift for my Papa.  There are two other scenes that I previously gave him for the last two Christmases.

Stitch from Stash Update - July

July was another zero spending month for me!

I also wrapped up a project I have been working on over the last three years. Technology is not cooperating to attach a picture at the moment. I will work on adding it later.

June Stitch from Stash Update

June was another month of zero spending for me!

Mostly this month I have been working on settling in.  My new place is smaller than my last, for which I am grateful, but the different configuration and smaller space is taking me longer to get everything put away.

I do have a finish for for the month though!  I stitched another Starry Night Scene, just one left to go!  Here's a picture.

Stitch from Stash - May Update

Another month of ZERO spending has passed!

It was also a month of ZERO INJURY!

Sadly it was zero stitching as well :(

This was due to a couple of factors.  Why my poor thumb is healed from all appearances, the injury took place in such a location that holding needlework is very uncomfortable, or still was the last time I tried.  I also have been moving this month so that in some form or another took up my usual stitchy time.  I'm still in the unpacking/settling in stage but I have high hopes for a productive creative month in June!

Stitch from Stash - April Update

This month I again spent nothing!

Believe it not I found out I prefer sewing through my finger, when compared to the klutzy Lisa move I made this month.  I was making rolls, and sliced through my thumb & nail with the bread knife.  I'm not usually so clumsy but my poor phalanges are telling another story. I am again recovering and plan to have an injury free May! 

Despite my newest injury, I was able to do a little stitching.  See the pic below. A Lizzie Kate Flip It for May.

Stitch from Stash - March Report

So this month I didn't do any stitching or stash buying. Early on this month I had an accident with my sewing machine.  The needle turned on me and went straight through! Luckily just flesh and no bone was involved.  Also thankfully it did not happen with my serger.  I am basically healed now, although I will feel it for awhile, finger tips are so sensitive! It did put a hiccup in additional creative endeavors however.  April will be better!