OK--here is my list!

After a long day of trying to get this out there into blogland, here is my WIP list for 2011. Of course, as I finish some, I will move on to do others, cause there seems to be no shortage in my stash! And I did not include my BAPS in progress--they are not necessarily going to be completed in 2011, tho it would be nice! Then there are all the LHN ornies I did not finish, the Lizzie Kate Living With Charm ones I did not finish yet, and the LHN monthlies--they will be fill-ins and work projects. Since gas is so darned expensive, I will skip going home for lunch most days and stitch instead! Here they are, in no special order:

1. Willie's Quaker #2, Monasterium Designs


2. Spring Floral Sampler, Knotted Tree Designs


3. Kindness Begets, Birds of a Feather


4. Cast Your Cares, My Big Toe Designs


5. Bee Sampler, LHN


6. Seasonal Blooms: Spring & Summer, Brittercup Designs


7. Lauren's Voice, La-D-Da


8. Joy in the Journey, Diane Williams


9. Ladybug Lane, CCN


10. Cabin in the Woods, Bent Creek


11. Jenny Bean Christmas, Shakespeare's Peddler


12. Curly Q Ewe, LHN


13. Winter Grows on You, Prairie Moon


14. Bouquet for Cheryl, collaboration piece by Needlemania and others


15. This Heart of Mine, Ink Circles


16. A Weary World Rejoices, Shakespeare's Peddler

Hugs,

Maggee

Becky's WIP List

After going throught bags of WIP projects all afternoon, I stopped at 17... I've been tremendously inspired and impressed by all of the lists that others have posted - there are some really ambitious stitchers out there!

In no particular order, here are my WIPs for this challenge:

1. Merry Sunshine by La-D-Da
2. Harvest Blessings by Waxing Moon Designs
3. Winter Silhouette by Imaginating, Inc.
4. Wishing Thee Plenty by Homespun Elegances
5. Scary Stack by Bent Creek
6. Christmas "Catastrophe" by M Designs
7. Snow Scissor Fob by Shepherd's Bush
8. Winter Robin by The Victoria Sampler
9. Christmas Cottages by Medeiros Needlecraft Design
10. Blackwork Angels by The Prairie Schooler
11. A Robin's Christmas by Lynne Nicolette
12. The Russian Father Christmas by Curtis Boehringer
13. Souvenier of Paris by Blackbird Designs (from the Joyeux Noel book)
14. Old World Santas - The Prairier Schooler
15. Christmas Tree by M Designs
16. Wish by Shepherd's Bush
17. Joyful and Caring by Little House Needleworks

Happy stitching to all in 2011!!

Becky

Crazy Jackie WIP list

Hello all,

Here is my list for this challenge.  I know there is more than 15, but I shall see what I get done off this list in 2011.

 1. La D DA:  A Right Spirit
 2. BBD:  Winter Wonderland
 3. BBD: Two Hearts
 4. Faithwurks:  Stitching is always in Season
 5.  Sue Hillis:  Put on your big girl Panty
 6.  Leisure Arts Sampler's Stitched for you: Mother
 7.  When Men Pray
 8.  CCN:  Bless Our Home
 9.  BBD:  Give Thanks
10.  Giving Thanks (Cross Stitch Magazine)
11.  LK:  12 Blessings of Christmas
12.  LK:  Christmas Spirit Double Flip
13.  CCN:  Christmas Carols
14.  SB:  Earth Gatherer
15.  PS:  ABCAlphabet Bee
16. Heinzeit:  Southwest
17.  Camouflage Angel
18.  Me, Myself and I RR
19.  Misc.

Happy New Year y'all and I hope you all get many of your projects completed in 2011.

Jackie/Scattered Threads

Shari's WIP list

Ok, nothing like waiting until the last day of the year to post my list, but........3 pieces that were going to be on this list are now finished!!!! So, I have only 11 WIP pieces to report.
They are, in no particular order for finishing:
1. Signs of Fall---out of an old magazine
2. Sew Red ----IStitch designs
3. Airplane for my husband---no idea of designer
4. ABC's----Lizzie Kate
5. Hope---Bent Creek
6. The Spirit of Christmas---another magazine piece
7.Quaker Christmas---Bygone stitches
8. Sampler Gameboard--The Drawn Thread
9. Monopoly Gameboard
10.Home for Christmas--Victoria Sampler
11. Little Drummer Boy--- HAED...progress in itself will be wonderful!!

I hope that many of these will be finishes in the year 2011. I know Drummer Boy will not be, but hey, I can try!!!!
Shari

Here is my small list....

Okay, I am going with only 4. You may be asking why? That is all I could seriously handle and stick with. I know this may change but a person has to try right? I have pictures posted to my Blog if you want to take a look. Thank you for this great idea and I hope to see many finishes in 2011. Have a Happy New Year! Carolyn

Shay's List

Here are my 15 WIP/UFO's to finish for 2011

1. Lavender and Lace, Fairy Grandmother, designer: Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
2. Victoria Sampler, Winter Box, designer: Thea Dueck
3. Little House Needleworks, State fair, designer: Diane Williams
4. Just a Thought, Mary Wigham 1790, Wardrobe, designer: Judy Odell
5. With My Needle, Mrs. Waddelow’s Needlework Basket, designer: Ellen Chester
6. Cross-Stitch & Needlework, Patriotic Angel Tote, designer: Joan Elliott
7. The Stitching Parlor, Liberty Tin Sewing Box, designer: Clara L Blalock
8. Little House Needleworks, Traveling Stitcher, designer: Diane Williams
9. Raise the Roof Designs, Christmasland (5parts), designer: Theresa Venette
10. The Prairie Schooler, Christmas Eve, designer: Pamela Byrd Smith.
11. Lee Albrecht Designs, Beautiful Bag, designer: Lee Albrecht
12. Portarrollos, designer: Mamen Carpacar.
13. Brooke’s Books Publishing, Hannah The Happy, designer: Brooke Nolan
14. Black Bird Designs, Wild Rose Journal, designer: Alma Allen
15. Les grilles de Maryse, Stitcher’s Tray, Maryse

I'm ready to start and I doubt I'll do them in order. Just getting them listed is such a relief I'm sure I'll stitch better now that I have the appearance of being organized. Tee Hee

Shay

My List...

Here's my list, and boy was it hard to narrow them down!

Little House Needleworks ~ Curly Q Ewe

Prairie Schooler ~ Gingerbread Santa

Bucilla ~ Ribbons & Roses (embroidery)

Brook Nolan ~ Stitchy Witchy (freebie)

Brook Nolan~ Summer House

Mill Hill~ Victorian House

DMC~ Flower Pail (needlepoint)

LHN 2010 Ornaments (8 of them)

I've taken pictures of all of them and will post them on my blog also.

Cyndi

I've made my list

and stopped at 16. I could have added more and may once I finish some up. Wow, I didn't realize I had THAT many older wips!!

So here goes:

1. The Bookshelf and The Library by LHN
2. With my Needle by BBD
3. Christmas Carols by CCN
4. Winter Wonderland by LHN
5. Lauren's Voice by La-D-Da
6. My Lady Quaker by Jarden Prive
7. Irish Wedding Prayer by Sudberry
8. Breathing Lessons by Sunflower Seed
9. Moonlit Garden by BBD
10. Stitcher's Prayer by Carriage House Samplings
11. Rubie owl by Plum Street Samplers
12. The Neighborhood by LHN
13. Irish Hearts by Leisure Arts
14. Irish Setter by Faces, a UK company
15. Queen of the Needle by Just Nan
16. Setters on a Grouse Moor by Janlynn

I know that is more than 15 but like I said I have a bunch more. And the oldest in this list is, I am ashamed to say, over 10 years old! Yikes!

Kathy

Melissa's WIP list...

Here are the UFO's/WIP's that I chose for the challenge:
1. Prairie Schooler Winter Wind
2. Carriage House A Quaker Study
3. Long Dog Samplers Moulin Rouge
4. LIttle House Neighborhood
5. Lizzie Kate Christmas Rules
6. Lizzie Kate Christmas Blessings
7. Shepherd's Bush Earth Gatherer
8. Country Cottage Christmas Carols
9. ByGone Stitches Quaker Virtues
10. Prairie Schooler Songs of the Seasons
11. ByGone Stitches Quaker Christmas
12. Little House Ornament Series
13. Lizzie Kate Boo Club
14. Heart in Hand Snowman Medley
15. Emie Bishop A Needlework Story
I'm sure that's more than enough.  Most of these are pretty large projects.  But if I can even get a couple finished and off of my list would be great.
Happy Stitching!
Melissa

~~~Kimberly's WIP List~~~~

1. "Cowboy Cats" by Creative Accents 14 ct aida--15%
2. "Dragon" by Teresa Wentzler 28 ct evenweave---15%
3. "Mother's Love" by Dimensions 18 ct aida---25%
4. "Oh Baby" by Imaginating 14 ct aida---50%
5. "Albemarle" by Stitchin' Sensation 28 ct evenweave--5%
6. "One Cat, Two Cats" by Val's Stuff 14 ct aida---FINISHED
7. "The Wave" by Dimensions 16 ct aida---60%
8. "Paradise Floral" by Janlynn 28 ct evenweave---20%
9. "Thanksgiving Circle" by Cross Eyed Cricket 28 ct evenweave--20%
10. "Seaside Sweethearts" by Lanarte 28 ct evenweave--5%
11. "Grandchildren" by Happy Things! 14 ct aida---50%
12. "30 Christmas Ornaments"-kit by Bucilla 14 ct aida---50%
13. "Christmas Sampler Stocking" by Bucilla 14 ct aida---30%
14. "Jaguar" by Cross My Heart 14 ct aida---75% NOW 95%
15. "Another Dozen" by San Man 14 ct aida---FINISHED
16. "Yankee Poodle" by Plum Street 28 ct linen---FINISHED

My List for 2011

Hello everyone! I'm very excited to be a part of this challenge and to hopefully make lots of progress on some of my wip's. I realized while compiling my list that many of them are pretty large so I'll be happy to finish one or two and just forge ahead with the rest. So here we go:

1. Santa's Cookies from this year's JC preview ornament issue
2. Wild Winter by M Designs
3. Emmanuel's Song by Shepherd's Bush
4. Charlotte's Collectibles - moveable Rabbit 03
5. A Most Noble Pursuit
6. Bee Sampler by LHN
7. Keep the Spirit by Debbie Mumm
8. A Sampling of Stitches by Harbor Lights Designs
9. Beauty in Simplicity by Blue Ribbon Designs
10. The Flax Sampler by Eileen Bennett
11. Song Bird Haven by Stoney Creek
12 - 15 LHN Christmas ornaments

I'm ashamed to say that Santa's Cookies was supposed to be a Christmas present that will be late! The original was done on 40 count and with the background filled in with red, but I am just doing in on red fabric and forgetting the fill in part. That is my first priority. I can't wait to see the wonderful progress we all make!
DonnaTN

Here's My List!

Hello All! Here's my list:

1. O Holy Night - Stoney Creek (just need to stitch the 3 Wise Men, do the border and all of the backstitching)
2. Christmas Wishes III - Blue Ribbon Designs
3. Winter Sampler - Lorri Birmingham
4. JingleBells Christmas Tree Farm - Victoria Sampler
5. Sampler 2001 - Stoney Creek
6. ABC's of Life - Lizzie Kate
7. October Sampler Accent - Periwinkle Promises
8. Spring Snapperland - Bent Creek
9. To Rent for a Song - Lorri Birmingham
10. To Everything Sampler - Moira Blackburn
11. Quaker Seasons - My Big Toe
12. Halloween Wishes - Blue Ribbon Designs
13. Autumn Blessings - Blue Ribbon Designs
14. Prairie Schooler Santa 2010
15. Merry Gingerbread Christmas - Sue Hillis

I'm looking forward to making much progress on these in 2011 and seeing the progress everyone else is making!

Melodee in Georgia

Finally! My list

After much choosing and un-choosing, I decided on these 15. Yes, I had several more to choose from but I really would like to see these finished in 2011.

1. Battle Hymn of the Republic by LHN
2. Americana Panorama by Blue Ribbon
3. Sweet Land of Liberty by Cherished Stitches
4. Winter White Woodland by BRD
5. Garden Cat by BOF
6. Molly by CHS
7. Paradise Lost by Plum Street Samplers
8. Heart of America by LHN
9. Mary Peacock's Sampler from Needleprint
10. Give Thanks by Abbey Rose
11. Tidal River #'s 1, 2, and 3 as one piece by By the Bay
12. Strawberry House by LHN
13. Halfpenny Pasture by CHS
14. For the Birds by Drawn Thread
15. 12 Days of Christmas by Prairie Schooler (one done)

The most work done is on #'s 1, 11, and 14.
That's my list as I type with fingers crossed.
thanks for having me,
Babs in Alabama

Let's get ready to rumble,,,wooops I mean Stitch

Well, here we are, almost New Years Eve, and how many of us are really and truly ready?  I would like to Thank each and every one of you for joining into our Up for a Challenge/ Flipp'n Crazy January Challenge.  I can't believe there are so many of us already!  and only a few more spots open to capacity. That should really make us all feel so good to know that we are not alone in this venture of silliness...

As I am looking through all of the lists which have already been posted  I find myself admiring and acknowledging that we sure have our work cut out for us. I think we're in for a great year with many wonderful pieces to stitch... I can't speak for everyone our list but one thing is for sure....I know I will start at least 12 newbies this year simply because of the ornament challenges, then of course what ever the new ALESSANDRA ADELAIDE Christmas Design happens to be in 2011, not to mention any other design I fall in love with from seeing it on one of our fellow stitchers posts.  A few I know for sure on order are.....I know,,,here I go again....well feel free to hop in so I won't be alone or the only crazy one adding to the pile as we go....ok so the ones ordered are... the new Heaven and Earth "Father Christmas: Sleigh Ride" and Sue Hillis "Stitchers Days of Christmas" So with all this said

" BRING ON 2011"

Challenge List from LindataxPA

My list is ready (missing a few designers because I haven't pulled the charts into the WIP basket from "other places).

Ladybug Ladybug LHN
Peppermint Twist Blue Ribbon Designs
Uber Flag Bent Creek
Red Thread Months Bent Creek
Bodacious Needlemania
Sampler Game Board Drawn Thread
Red Bird Valerie Pfeifer
Santa Square Sue Sekas
Quakers and Quilts Rosewood Manor Designs
Mother's Honor Due Blackbird Designs
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep La D Da
Irish Tabletopper Dutch Treat
Bethany Beach local shop chart
Cleveland designer unknown
Quilt Basket designer unknown
The Barnraising designer unknown

With the exception of Bodacious and Irish Tabletopper, all are at least 1/3 done with The Barnraising being the oldest - probably from 1993 or 1994. Cleveland is for a high school friend in Australia and along with Bethany Beach will be done first as they are for others - the rest are for me! And I also will be updating my blog. Those are serious goals for 2011 - and since I'm an enrolled agent, with tax season looming, this will be more than a challenge. Glad to be among many who are looking forward to finishes!

Linda
near Pgh PA

Email from Mary In White Bear Lake Mn.

Mary: I would like to email you but cannot find your email site, I am diamondc just click me and email me your email address.
Catherine in Minnesota

What Good Motivation!

Hi, Everyone -

I just came across this challenge blog two days ago and think it will be a great incentive for me to finish some of my WIPs next year.  A fresh start at the beginning of a new year is always motivational for me...for a while, anyway!

I live in Ohio.  I have two children, five grandchildren, and a five month old great granddaughter, Elizabeth, who we call Izzie.  What a treasure!

I've looked around and come up with the following projects for my list:

1)  Birth Sampler for Izzie - it's in the designing stages only...haven't started the stitching yet, but this is my     most important project for 2011.

2)  Sampler of Seasons - this is a round robin piece from an EGA Guild that I belong to.  The stitching was done in 2009.  It's time for me to put some finishing touches on it and get it framed!

3)  Antique Heart Roll - Shepherd's Bush - just started.

4)  A Weary World Rejoices - Shakespeare's Peddler - about 1/3 is stitched.

5)  Debi's Roses Biscornu - Chatelaine freebie - very little stitched.  I'm trying to stitch it on black fabric, and don't know whether I can do this any more!

6)  Mary Wigham Sampler - NeedlePrint - about 20% stitched.

7)  Holly & Ivy - Shepherd's Bush - just needs button and charms.

8)  Random Thoughts - Drawn Thread - was hoping to get going on this last year for an online SAL.

9)  Anniversaries of the Heart - BBD - about 40% stitched.

10)Heart Pincushion for an Exchange - I need this in about 6 weeks.

11)Keepsake Box & Pinkeep - BBD LF#33 - 50 or 60% stitched.

12)Anna's Stocking - Shepherd's Bush - about 25% stitched...I have misplaced the perle cottons for this!

13)Springtime Heart - a small piece on canvas that I should be doing as a Guild project.

14)Fraidy Felix - With Thy Needle & Thread - stitching about 50% finished; will have to be put together, too.

15)Pineapple Biscornus - Jeannette Douglas - I am ashamed to admit that these were to be a Christmas for a very good friend LAST year, and I still have not finished them.  The stitching is about 80% complete.

16)  Bonus Project - Before seeing this blog, I was going to join a SAL for Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow.  I am not a fast stitcher, so I don't know whether stitching one of those blocks a month in addition to everything else I want to do is realistic or not, but hope to give it a try!

This is very ambitious for me.  If I finished half of these items, I'll be very happy.  If I finish 2/3 of the list I will be very happy and amazed!  Loved seeing the photos posted so far.  I'll do the same soon.

Good stitching, everyone.

Bobbi - Ohio

Where to start?????

Good morning all~~ Yesterday I went through and photographed 10 of my 15 wip's for the 2011 challenge....I posted 5 photos on my personal blog yesterday....You can see them here...

Here are 5 more that are on my to finish list.....In no particular oder...........

Blackbird Designs

Anniversaries of the Heart

Threads of Gold

Scottish Sampler

Carriage House Samplings

Shores of Hawk Run Hollow

City Stitcher

Nabby's Garden

(~too old for most of you to recognize!!~~)

A Quaker Christmas

By Gone Stitches

So, go check out my blog to see the others......And my last 5 will be mentioned soon~~

Make it a great day everyone~~~~ Happy stitching, Faye

I Finally Got My List Together

LHN- Snowflakes

Twisted Threads-Winter Trio

Drawn Thread-Generosity

    I think this is the oldest. It has been a UFO forever.

Raise the Roof-Libertyville

    This is a 4 part piece and I've only done about half of part one.

Drawn Thread-Summer

Heart in Hand-Autumn Medley

LHN Snow White

Dream Dancing Designs-Mighty Mac

Shepherd’s Bush-A Year in Stitches

                May

                August

                October

Heart in Hand-Monthly Mania Series

                January

                February

                December

LHN 2010 ornaments

                10 to do

I'm so looking forward to this. I hope to at least make a dent in the UFO pile.

Kathy in Ohio

Sharing my list....and have checked it countless times!!

• 1. Birds of a Feather 'Land That I Love' {small, 25% done}
• 2. Blackbird Designs 'Flea Market Souvenir' {medium, 20% done}
• 3. Carriage House Samplings 'Her Sampler' {medium, 50% done}
• 4. Carriage House Samplings 'Matter's Choice' {large, 5% done}
• 5. La-D-Da's 'Eve' {medium, 60% done}
• 6. La-D-Da's 'My Friend' {medium, 60% done}
• 7. Little House Needleworks ' Belle Pepper Sampler' {small, 10% done}
• 8. Mary Garry's Sewing Cabin '1804 Mariette Swift' {medium, 70% done}
• 9. Moira Blackburn's 'Time and Season Sampler' {large, 80% done}
• 10. Needle Print's  'Beatrix Potter Sampler' {large, 60% done}
• 11. Plum Street Samplers 'Seven Days of Creation' {large, 30% done}
• 12. Prairie Moon's 'First Day of Christmas Stocking' {medium, 5% done}
• 13. Raise the Roof Designs 'Libertyville' {medium, 5% done}
• 14. Sheepish Designs 'Sarah Salter' {medium, 45% done}
• 15. Shepherd's Bush 'Three Pale Eggs' {small, 80% done}

Above is my list of WIP's....there are a few more in the crevices of this house, safely tucked away for a more brave day! This is what I will start with...knowing myself the way I do, and with the list of new things I want to start, I am relatively sure that I will maybe finish one of the above, and on the wind of a recent finish, will want to pull out a new one! SO, that said, I am thinking I want to assign two days a week, to possibly, if I choose to, start one of these new things. That will give me a bit more freedom from the rigors of a 'chore' list! 

Thanks for the opportunity, Jayne! I am so looking forward to seeing progresses made from everyone! I know it will be so motivating and encouraging to be a part of this challenge for 2011!

Jan from Indiana

treeoflifesamplings.blogspot.com 

belfontenotes.blogspot.com

Elaine's WIP list

Hello Ladies,

I've been reading this blog for a couple of weeks, and feeling the encouragement. Although it's taken me till today to dig out my projects to make my WIP list. (and of course I have more than I have listed here) I look forward to working on all of my projects, and hopefully getting some things finished!! (and hopefully not starting too many new projects this year.) And I look forward to seeing your progress!!

1. Windswept Santa Stocking -- I will be starting this Dimensions Gold kit this week when it arrives--this is for my grandson

2. Sugar Plum Fairy Stocking -- by Stoney Creek -- this is for my granddaughter. I really want both of these stockings ready for Christmas 2011.

3. 16th Century English Family Garden -- by Liz Turner Diehl -- 3/4 of the way done

4. 17th Century German Garden -- by Liz Turner Diehl -- barely started

5. Gilded Holly Ornament -- needlepoint design by Ruth Schmuff -- over 1/2 done

6. Hummingbird Society -- kit by Sunset -- only backstitching left to do -- this one has been in the works WAYYYYY toooooo long

7. Tropical Birds -- kit by Dimensions -- started before 2000 -- on black, about 1/2 done

8. Mini Star Sampler -- EGA 2010 project -- over 1/2 done

9. Animal Profile - White Tiger -- for my son, started in 2000 -- about 1/3 done

10. needlecase class -- birthday project with EGA chapter in 2004 -- 1/2 done

11. Tranquility -- Janlynn -- started

12. Alpine Seasons Garden -- mandala garden -- by Chatelaine -- started

13. Rocky Mountain Christmas -- by Marty Bell -- started, barely -- I will be working on this one as a SAL with another group

14. Swans & Flowers -- kit by Candamar Designs -- started before 2000 -- over 1/2 done

15. "Texas Santa" Star -- by Sandy Bailey -- needlepoint class in 2001 -- 4/5 done

16. Southwest Siesta -- by Jeanette Rees -- needlepoint class -- started

Elaine B.
Deep South Texas

My List for 2011!

Hello my name is Yvon Calkhoven, i'm from Alkmaar in the Netherlands.
This is my list for the challenge, i hope to finish some of them but since there are a few really big one's on the list i simple hope to see progress in most of them.

1 Woodland Guardian HEAD.
2 It's cold outside Bleu Ribbon Designs.
3 Delivering Flurries Country Spirits.
4 Waiting for the Harvest Blackbird Designs.
5 Snowman '10 Lizzie Kate.
6 Home is where the Magic is HEAD.
7 Snowbuddies Stoney Creek.
8 Celtic Christmas Lavender and Lace.
9 Mates (wolves).
10 Lilacs & Roses Kustom Krafts.
11 Nature's Home Afghan Stoney Creek.
12 Christmas Stocking.
13 Bramble and the Rose Ink Circles.
That's it.

I'm looking forward to see everyone's progress.

Hugs Yvon.

WelshHelen's Fifteen

1. Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler (large)
2. Spanish Sampler (Periphaeria free 2008 project) (large)
3. Juggy Bug 2008 Year Sampler (medium)
4. Brushstroke butterfly (http://www.cyberstitchers.com/) (smallish)
5. Duck in rain (Cyberstitchers, I think, though I can't find it!) (medium)
6. Cameo Silk hardanger by Judy Dixon (medium)
7. A Garden in Blue by The Design Connection (medium)
8. Spots of Fun by Debbie Draper (11 stitches in - a long way to go!) (medium)
9. Spanish Rouge by Sampler Cove (1 line stitched!) (extra large!!)
10. Un-named freebie hardanger piece, cutting to be done (small)
11. A Walk on the Beach by Dimensions (smallish)
12. Cottage by Janlynn (small)
13. Blue Waters by Heritage Stitchcraft (medium, but it's got those stupid side-ways half stitches)
14. Hardanger Diamond by Suzanne Parnell (small)
15. Musical Comfort by Janlynn (medium)

I'll be happy if I finish 3 of these as I stitch quite a few charity quilt squares throughout the year and I knit as well. I've found that joining a SAL blog for Beatrix has really helped, so I'm hoping that this blog will also keep me on the straight and narrow :-)

Merry Christmas (Nadolig Llawen in Welsh) to everyone who celebrates and have a happy, healthy and peaceful 2011.

Helen

Finally Figured out my List - whew!

Well, it took until the day before Christmas Eve to find the time to go thru the stuff, make the decisions, decide again and actually make the commitment. So, here's my list:

1. Massachusetts - the Bay State Sampler, Jeannette Douglas

I started this at a retreat in 2007 - yikes. I'm classifying this as a Big project.

2. Dutch Sampler, Remember the Ladies, from Kreinik. This was my first silk and one over one project. Also a Big project.

3. Count the Stars, Dimensions Gold Collection Petites. Medium project - not much left but couching, etc.

4. Eiffel Tower, Compagnie des Ouvrages. Bought this in Paris this past May on our first (hoping it's not the last!) trip there. Medium project - barely started.

5. Zebras - Designs for the Needle. Old, aida, also barely started. But, my husband LOVES zebras and it would be nice to do this for him. Big project.

6. Holly & Hearts Ornament - Sweetheart Tree. Medium project - I have a good start on this one. Another retreat project.

7. Ireland - International Hearts - Victoria Sampler. Small project.

8. Dreamkeeper Etui - Brightneedle. Retreat project, minimal start, not sure I like it, but I feel like I need to finish it. Big project.

9. Pensacola Lighthouse - Jemini Designe. Two of my kids went to college in Pensacola - kind of a a nice memory for me. Small project.

10. Tulip House - Blackbird Designs - another retreat project, barely started (maybe I talk too much at retreats?) Medium project.

11. Itty Bitty Irish - Twisted Threads - good start on this Small project.

12 - 17.5. I know - the challenge is 15. But, I'm making a set of 8 napkins for my daughter and I have 1.5 done. I NEED to finish the rest. It's a Celtic Knot design and really requires focus - hard to work on in the evenings, which is when I have most of my stitching time. Big project.

Looking forward to this - never done a challenge before, so I'm hoping being involved will help me develop some discipline. However, I found some kitted up NEW projects while digging and they are tempting!

Also, I'm happy to see another Minnesota stitcher in the goups - this will be fun!

Mary in MN (how I sign all my blog comments and other on-line stitching stuff)

My 2011 Challengers!!

Hello Everyone!

Here is my list!

1. LHN ~ Family Sampler
2. BBD ~ Winter Wonderland
3. BBD ~ Mystery Sampler
4. Southern Roots ~ Gospel Singer
5. Bent Creek ~ Valentine
6. LHN ~ Always & Forever
7. LHN ~ Winter Wonderland
8. Cross Country Stitching Mag ~ Hearts 'n' Stitches

That's it! I will be labeling/signing as Joy ~ TBS (The Busy Stitcher) since we have 2 of us! I rarely come across another Joy, so I am thrilled.

Have a safe & wonderful Christmas!!

My Challenge for 2011

I am Catherine from Minnesota here are my 15

1 A Designing Women-Carol Schmidt
2 Give Thanks -Ursula Michael
3 Easter Flair -Brenda Palmer
4 School Play Angel-Judy Dalvit
5 Easter Prade-Shepherds Bush
6 2009 Scissors Fob- Sherpherds Bush
7 April Blloms Blackbird Designs
8 Christmas For Great and Small-Jim Shore
9 Penguin Jive-Ellen Krans
10 All Things New -By The Bay Needleart
11 Americana Roll- Shepherds Bush
12 Long May She Wave- Shepherds Bush
13 Halloween Fairy-Nora Corbett
14 Floral Tapestry Pillow- Marie Barber
15 Halloween Rivelry-Lisa Roswell
Some of these patterns are from older magazines I have wanted to stitch for a long time.
Wish me luck.
diamondc
Catherine

My WIP wipe out for 2011

I am not sure how well I will do with this, seeing as how I am expecting a baby in March and most of my WIP's are huge, but at least it will help me focus on something, so here it goes:

1-5 Howling at the Moon pages 3,6,9,8,7
6.The Power of a Nap
7. A Country Mile
8. Tree Branch
9. Patchwork Teddies
10.Snow Valley Express
11. Dare to dream
12. Achoo
13-15- The Abbey Pages 3,6,9


Good luck to me!!! LOL....I am highly doubtful I will actually finish even half of this,but at least I have something to work on. I like having goals.

~Lana~

I'm going to join in.....

If I can finish 5 of the things from my list in 2011, I'll be quite happy!

Here's my list - and I reserve the right to edit! ;-)

1. Stoney Creek - The Lord's Prayer
2. Shepherd's Bush - Holy Night
3. Prairie Schooler - Snowflake Tree (from Christmas Trees I leaflet)
4. Rosewood Manor - And A Forest Grew
5. Brenda Keyes - Heaven Doth Ask
6 - 10. Drawn Thread - Spring Arbor, Summer Arbor, Autumn Arbor, Winter Arbor
11. My Big Toe - Be Not Forgetful
12. Just Nan - Queen of the Needle Sampler Sewing Case
13. Bygone Stitches - Quaker Virtures (3 pages!)
14. Drawn Thread - Open Heart
15. Victoria Sampler - Count Your Blessings Etui

And not started but hopefully a finish in 2011 -
Shepherd's Bush America


Nothing small, nothing even halfway finished!  I've lost my mind - and this is just a drop in the bucket....

Happy stitching in 2011!
Amy

Another "Crazy"

Good morning Fellow "Crazy" Stitchers!

I finally have my list together and am actually looking forward to January 1 and getting a start on it. In the meantime, I am going to gather all of these together for a photo. My list includes:

1-9. Little House Ornaments 2010-beyond ornament #2 and excluding "Under the Tree"

10. Little House's "Pumpkin Hollow"-started for a SAL and never completed :>(

11. La D Da's "Live, Laugh, Love"

12. Ink Circles' "Sea Stars"

13. Lizzie Kate's Christmas Flip-its-the final 6 words

14. Blackbird Designs' "Flea Market Souvenirs"

15. Blackbird Designs' "Bittersweet Moon"

Looking forward to updates and comments and SUCCESS STORIES!

oh my goodness, I have done it again.....well, not really me,,,those darn designers did it,,, I swear they did,,, lol . I have ordered a couple of new graphs and my local Enabler has them coming in. First off is the new HAED... Sleigh Ride 
 

 and then from Sue Hillis  (2009)  Stitcher's Days of Christmas..

 you know how some projects just jump right off the screen screaming at you to get them...yeah well that my friends is exactly what these two did to me. Scared the bajesus right out of me...ah but as Lindsay say,,, I working on my PHD so that makes it alright.... I love that...toooooo funny. AND I want to get started on my Growth Rings by Inc Circles which I have had for a while now... 

So, if by some weird and wonderful chance the two new ones come in before New Years Day and I get a stitch or two in each one of them, well, then they become fair game...They will add to the pile of earning my PHD...

Have one stitch of a day my friends

Thank you, Jayne, for letting me join. Here is a list of my UFOs and WIPs, in no particular order.

1. Kokopelli Christmas
2. Hidden Spirits - Dimensions
3. Frog - Sue Coleman
4. Humble Adobe - HAED
5 Dance of the Kokopelli - HAED
6 The Mice Will Play - Margaret Sherry
7 Navajo Stockings - NP Designs
8 O'Canada - Bucilla
9 Chicken Mandala
10. Paperwork - Calico Crossroads
11 Spirit of the Sockeye - Blaine Billman
12. Hang in There - Creative Accents
13. Pleasantly Yours - Dimensions
14. You Can Never Have Too Much Love - Newton's Law
15. Let's Bounce - Disney
16. Baby Seal - Sue Coleman

I am looking forward to January to start the challenge.

socialsue

My Projects

I only have 8 projects that are WIPs.  So I'll have to add some new starts.  Thank you, Jayne, for letting me join even though I don't have the 15 WIPs.

1.  The gift for my friend that I've been working on forever it seems.  I don't want to say much about it because I'm afraid she will see this.  I probably won't post a picture until it's finished and framed for her and Jayne said that was o.k.
2.  Rooster Wall Hanging - really this will be a pillow.  It's from a Better Homes and Gardens Magazine called Cross-Stitch For All Seasons.
3.  Seaside Cottages - A Dimensions Kit
4.  Four Seasons Chairs - Diana Thomas
5.  I love Santas Stocking - Bucilla Kit
6.  Joy - Prairie Moon
7.  Coffin Buzz - Freebie from Plum Street Samplers
8.  A Grand Adventure....here's the thing I can't find this one.  So I put off posting my list because I can't find it but I felt like I really needed to post my list.  Today is my last day at work for awhile so I'm going to search high and low for it.  It may still be packed from where we moved.

And here is a list of the new starts I'm thinking about to make up the 15....

9. Plaid Greetings - Ladybug Lane Designs
10. Goodie Holder - Charlette's Collectibles
11. Consumed by Gifts _ Brittercup Designs
12. Nickademus - Raise the Roof Designs
13. Candy Cane Reindeer - Serendipity Designs
14. Oh, Joy! - Val's Stuff
15. Love and Joy - Plum Street Samplers

And I know there are some really fast stitchers out there that could probably finish my list in no time.  But I'm a slow stitcher and this will be a challenge for me.

I'm really looking forward to January 1st!  I can't wait to see everyone's progress.  Thanks again, Jayne for coming up with this plan.

Joy

Hello!

Hi! My name is Terri and I live in Indiana. I've decided to join this challenge, but as of right now I only have 13 WIPS/UFOs, so I guess I'll have to start 2 more to add to it! Here is my list so far.

Angel of Dreams - Hanky Panky Designs
Angel of Spring - Lavendar and Lace
Beside Still Waters - Thomas Kinkade
Bless our Home - an Aussie kit
China Rose - Cindy Valentine
Christmas Tree - canvas by Laura J. Perin
Dance of the Roses - Lavendar and Lace
Heart of Roses - Ellen Maurer Stroh
Poinsettia Afghan - from an old McCalls Needlework Magazine
Rose Garden Mandala - Chatelaine Designs
Christmas Sampler - A Cross Stitch Christmas 2010
Fall - Mill Hill Kit
Summer Lace - Whispered by the Wind
Edited to add
White Christmas - Victoria's Sampler
Victorian Sampler Bag - Moss Creek Designs

These are also listed on my blog - www.tprosesblog.blogspot.com

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing their progress and being inspired!

My UFO/WIP list

What a great idea! Compared to many here, my UFO list is small, just 8 items. I do have a lot of projects kitted and ready to go, but I need to get working on these first. The first 2 projects will be done by the end of this month; 3-6 have been in production for the last 3 years, and 7-8 have a few stitches on them:

1. Joy--Midsummer Night Designs--JCS Ornament '09-few more stitches left here and then turning into an ornament; hanging pillow or a flat ornament, don't know yet.

2. Bring it On--JABC co.--freebie-awaiting buttons

3. Here--Mary Engelbreit--magazine-backstitching is left to do

4. Not even a Moose--Carol Scott Higeli--magazine-3/4 of the way

5. If the Broom Fits--Carla Acosta--magazine-3/4 of the way

6. All Hallow's Eve--Notforgotten Farm Samplers-1/4 of the way

7. Rose Garden Pincusion--BBD-a total of 30 stitches on it

8. Blackbird Sampler--BBD--freebie-half-way done

9. Adore Him--Plum Street Samplers--freebie-5 stitches right now

I do the 10 hr thing on my UFO'S, which is spending 10 hrs on each project. At the end of 10 hrs, I move to the next project and spend 10 hrs on it. It has helped me get through my WIP'S and UFO's. And I don't get too bored.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year's to all!

Shelly

2011 WIP and wish list to do list.

My WIP list:
1.The Library LHN
2.LHN 2010 ornaments:
Under the Tree
Peppermint Twist
Joy to the World
All is Calm
3. Christmas Animals (HEAD)
4. January Flower of the Month (EMS)
Feb-Dec in the series.
5. December Snowman (Vermillon)
Feb.May-Nov Snowman in the series
6. Garden of Joy(Friendly Stitches 2010 SAL)
7. 2010 Noel SAL Table runner

Want to do:
1. 2011 LHN ornament series
2. Snowflake Serenade CCN
3. JOY/LOVE/Peace (CCN)
4,Mini Block Texas(Hinzeit design)
5.Texas Panorama - Bestitched designs by bev
6. Alphabet Samplings Book -With Any Needle-Ellen Chester
7. several 2010 ornaments in JCS ornament issue.
8. Old Main Stree series of 4 buildings in 4 issues of JCS 2010 magazines.
9. Flower designs for pillows in 2010 Magazines.

This should keep me very busy in 2011
Merry christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Joyce F. Texas USA

Finally--if posting is this slow...what will the finishing be like?

Finally got the finishes organized:
1-12--T.Wentzler The 12 Days of Christmas
on 28 ct linen over 1
13.  To Everything A Season (my slightly revised version)
     by Drawn Thread--32 count linen over 2
14.  Christmas Tree Mandala by Martina Weber
       28 count linen over 2
15.  Kaleidoscope Flower by Sampler Cove
      28 count linen over 2  This one is going to England
    with me today--we'll see how much gets done on the plane as
    right now movies, naps, novels seem more in keeping with
    my mood!   Happy Christmas to all

Here's my list

Rather than list the 15 I'm going to finish I'm going to list them all because other than a few I've decided on I don't know which ones will call to me to get finished.

The one's in bold are the ones I know I want to finish

1, St Basil's

2, Celtic Banner

3, Charmed Hearts

4, My Earth

5, Egyptian Sampler

6, Angel of the Morning

7, Celtic Cross (currently out on a UFO RR and will be finished this round)

8, Toy Gatherer

9, Bears On Drawers (My oldest one)

10, Plums Ornament

11, Celtic Griffin

12, Daffodils

12a, Nova

14, Dragon

15, Runekeepers

16, Orchids for Cole

17, Enchanter

18, Crimson Poppies

19, Noah's Sub

20, The Castle

21, Kaleidoscope

22, Tessellations

23, Mermaid

24, Red Velvet Inscription Sampler

25, Patchwork Birth Sampler

26, Christmas Tree Farm

27, Dragon Dreaming

28, Basket of Apples

29, Quaker a 6 mains

30, Scary Book

31, Mary Wigham

32, Christmas Carousel Card

33, Stitch Kitty Ornie

34, Art Deco Sunrise

35, Legends of the Dragons

36, Doro Theos

37, Beguiling Tiger (most likely UFO RR replacement)

Oh and BTW I don't call them WIP's but PHD's (Potential Happy Dances of if you prefer there's also Partly Half Dones)

Good Morning All

Just a quick entry to say Welcome to our Challenge and I love the lists which are coming in. I would like to Thank everyone for stepping up for a Challenge and I sure hope we all have fun with it.  I have sent out a few invites which have not been accepted for one reason or another, but if you still want to sign up and it has been a while since you commented so, please check your Junk box because sometimes that's where the best stuff goes...it will come in from : aneyeforthreads@live.ca just so you know...

Hoping This Doesn't Go the Way of New Year's Resolutions!

I've never kept a New Year's resolution yet. But I've found a place where an old lady can perhaps finish a few things that would remain buried for her dauther to uncover when she's gone, LOL! I'm hoping to meet a bunch of great gals and see how they do with theri UFO's.

I'm a grandmother to 3 teenagers who live right here in my hometown, so I consider myself a very blessed person. I share a home with my only husband of 45 years (child bride here, of course) and 5 cats, most of whom were rescued. DH and I have always been suckers for animals and have always had a variety when the kids were growing up. In our waning years, we've found cats to be the least trouble.

This list is incomplete, as I dragged out more than 15, some of which I'll save for another year, some of which I'd rather throw away, some of which are no longer appropriate, and some of which I don't even remember starting. There are maybe half a dozen I don't want to think about now.

1. "Winter Sampler" by Little House Needleworks
2. "The Library" by Little House Needleworks
3. "Peaceful Garden" by Moira Blackburn (what was I thinking?)
4. "Family Treasure II" by Told In A Garden (Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum)
5. "Cottage Retreat" by Julia Llucas in The Cross Stitcher magazine
6. "Sanctuary" by The Drawn Thread
7. "Gathering Goldfinches" kit by Dimensions
8. "Dolphin Family" kit by Creative Accents
9. "Golfing" by Hinzeit
10. "The Promise" by Just Nan
11."Scent of Old Roses" by Mirabilia
12. "Summer's End" by Pamela Kellogg
13. "What A Ride" by Ruby Slipper Needlework Designs
14. "Beneath  the Sunlit Sky" by Blackbird Designs
15. "Flip-Its 2002" by Lizzie Kate (yes, I still have 2 to go)

This list doesn't allow for any new WIP's so I'm not promising miracles. I just plan to have fun trying! I'm 63, and I figure I have about 10 years of enough eyesight left to stitch. Wish me luck, and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and productive New Year!

Nancy in IL
http://crossesnkisses.blogspot.com/
http://nancyinil.multiply.com/

Another List of UFO's

Hi from a snowing Yorkshire. I didn't realise I had so many UFO's until I saw this blog and looked in my box..eek!  I seriously need to make an effort during 2011 to finish them, or at least most if I can. Here's my list so far -

1. French Postcard SAL
2. Monopoly Board
3. Lazy Daisy ornament
4. Ballerina in Crewelwork
5. Thomas Kincade project
6. Elephants (on black fabric which is why it's now a UFO!)
7. All Our Yesterdays ornament
8. Sanman Jars SAL
9. My mums bookmark
10. Photostitch of my dad
11. Winter Quaker
12. Summer Ball by Sandy Littlejohn
13. Kaliedoscope Snow Checkers board

I couldn't believe that some of my UFOs were little ones like my mums bookmark that I started over a year ago for Mother's Day!!  Think I'll start on the small ones to give me an incentive to finish the bigger ones. The longest UFO is the photostitch of my dad, it's in sepia tones and is now in it's 10th year of being a UFO :-{

Jo x

Here's the "List'

I've been thinking and pondering about this list for a few weeks now.  I don't have 15 just yet, I'm poking around in all my hidey-holes and I'll add to it as I go.

Most of these WIPs are just about 1/2 complete.  I've got my work cut out for me in 2011!!  In no particular order:

1. Alphabets - Merrily Beams
2. Snow Day - With Thy Needle and Thread
3. 2008 Christmas Double Flips - Lizzie*Kate
4. This is the Day - Hands to Work
5. The Friendship Sampler - Birds of a Feather
6. Real Roses - The Drawn Thread
7. Her Sampler - Carriagehouse Samplings
8. Sweeping Snow - With Thy Needle and Thread
9. Remember Me - Mary Garry
10. Nellie's Garden Revisited - Homespun Sampler
11. True Virtue (Jane Applebaum) - Just Cross Stitch Magazine

Looking forward to a productive 2011 for all of us!!! 

Joanie

My 2011 WIPs

I'm so excited about this challenge! It was really hard picking only 15 but I have now finalized my list. Here's what I'll be focusing on:

1. Peppermint Twist -- Blue Ribbon Designs
2. Winter Wingding -- Blue Ribbon Designs
3. Woodland Winter -- Dimensions
4. My Stitching Treasures -- Jeannette Douglas
5. The Old Rugged Cross (with custom saying) -- Leisure Arts
6. Boo Club -- Lizzie Kate
7. Coral Treasures -- Melinda Blackman
8. Light Your Way -- Blackbird Designs
9. Noah's Promise -- Shepherd's Bush
10. Quaker House -- Blackbird Designs
11. Christmas Tree -- M-Designs
12. Letters from Nora - Letter G -- Nora Corbett
13. Christmasland -- Raise the Roof
14. Polar Bear Snow Globe -- Bent Creek
15. Americana Scissor Fob -- Shepherd's Bush

This is going to be fun! Good luck, everyone!!!

Joke's list

Hi, I am Joke (short for Johanna) from The Netherlands. I have quite a list of WIPs, among them some HAEDs, so I don't think I can do them this year.
Here we go!

1 Chatelaine Designs - Holland Springtime
2 HAED - Foregone
3 HAED - Call of the Raven
4 HAED - Vibrant Vista
5 Carriage House Samplings -Village of Hawk Run Hollow
6 The Goode Huswife - The Raven's Roost
7 LHN - Series of Christmas Ornaments (All Dolled Up) (three done)
8 Ink Circles - Cirque des Carreaux
9 Canterbury Designs - Plantation Sampler
10 Mary Wigham Sampler

There might be a few new starts ...

Vicky's List

These are the ones that stare me in the face everytime I go to my craft bag...I am sure that I will be adding more before the 1st of the year as I do some cleaning up in cupboards and storage boxes LOL
1. Celtic Banner - Butternut Road
2. Least we Forget - Country Threads
3. Magnificent Seven - Sunset Kit
4. Princess Wandabee - Purple Heart

Just found another one to add to the list LOL
5. Sleepy Hollow - Gleddon House

Tama's List

Most of these are at least 1/3 to 1/2 done, except for the HAEDs.


1. Archangel - Mirabilia
2. Angel of Grace - Lavender & Lace
3. Dolphin Play - Dimensions Kit
4. Frederick the Literate - Dimensions Kit (wow, Fred's really popular!)
5. Gingham Dog and Calico Cat - Carriage House Samplings
6. Father of Lights - Just Cross Stitch magazine
7. Chibi-Sev - my pattern
8. Lost in You - HAED
9. Lions Den - HAED (I'll actually be glad just to get a few pages of these done)
10. Brinkerhoff Home - Debbie Patrick Designs
11. Indian Maiden - Janlynn
12. Chang Wufei - my pattern
13. Nautical - ?
14. Gardener's Prayer - Dragon Dreams
15. Voice of Spring - Gloria & Pat

Bonnie's List

Below is my list of what I am going to try to finish in 2011
I am not sure If I will get to the 15 because work and my CGA course take a lot of my time too, but ya never know!

*These are in no particular order*
1) Paradigm Lost (Long Dog)
2) Magnificent Wizard (Dimensions kit) - commonly known as Blair's stupid dragon.  I wanted this to be a present to my hubby on our wedding day.... that was over 5 years ago.... at least I finally started it this year!!
3) Bramble and Rose (Ink Circles)
4) Cirque de Carreaux (Ink Circles)
5) Cirque de Cercles (Ink Circles) - This project isn't officially started, but am doing it as a SAL starting January 1st and want to get it done :)
6) Fish City (Stoney Creek Collection)
7) Magic Evening (Heaven and Earth)
8) Scarecrow girl (from magazine) - This is supposed to be for my mom - she already has the boy and is refusing to hang up until the girl gets done :)
9) Wedding Sampler (Dimensions kit) - Started for a friends wedding gift... no hope of having it done in time and has sat ever since - over 1 yr ago
10) The Castle (Teresa Wentzler )
11) Beatrice's RR - Need to get this done so I can pass it along.  Might get done before the New year *fingers crossed*
12) Frederick the Literate (Dimensions Kit) - Unhappy with the piece.  I started it in the Aida the kit came with but hate it!  Love the picture so might start over... does that count??
13) TBD - I'm sure there is one for this spot - just can't think of any else while at work.
14) TBD - I'm sure there is one for this spot - just can't think of any else while at work.
15) TBD - I'm sure there is one for this spot - just can't think of any else while at work.

Planned Starts for 2011
I did mention CdC above, but also really really really want to start Sabrina (Miriabillia)  Will try to hold out until at least a few of these are done, but I know myself too well!

Challenge Pieces

Hello fellow stitchers.  Here are mine.
Bunnies Galore                     Leisure Arts
Hocus Pocus                         Pine Mountain
Peppermint Lane                   LHNW
Joy Sampler                          Lizzie Kate
Tender Moments                   Carol Bryan
Christmas Cow                     Country Cross Stitch Nov/Dec '91
Buttoned Up For
The Holidays  Book 5             Leisure Arts
Kitty Cottage Sampler           LHNW
Beaded Pin Pillow
 Cameo Tulip                         Mill Hill
Humming Bead Heaven           Just Nan
Bunny Ballerina                      DMC
Holiday Square                      Designer unknown
Auroa's Garden                     HAED
Sampler de Paques                Internet Designer

I have a variety of skill levels.  I have wanted to finish these pieces for a while.  This will help with encouagement from all of you.  Excited to be starting this. 
Best of luck to each of us,
Brenda /  Binky's Blog

Thanks For Allowing Me To Join Because I Really Need This!!

Hi everyone
  I have 54 WIPs/UFOs and I really pushing to get some done so I am here for motivation : )  So here are 15 of them I will list.  I am going to rotate them because I cannot stitch each one to a finished.  I do get bored easily.
1.   Frederick the Literate --- Dimensions
2.   Snoozin --- Stoney Creek Magazine Jan/Feb 1999
3.   Dog Lovers Everywhere --- The CrossStitcher Magazine August 2008
4.   Backyard Christmas --- Stoney Creek Book 264 Holiday Stitches
5.   O Holy Night Nativity --- Stoney Creek Leaflet 114
6.   Cat Row --- Design Works Debbie Cook
7.   Frisky Friends Tree Skirt --- Dimensions
8.   Masquerade --- HAED
9.   Lavender Moon --- HAED
10. Puppy Row --- Design Works Debbie Cook
11. Butterfly Afghan --- Stoney Creek Magazine 07-08 Afghan Series
12. SnowFriend Ornament --- Dimensions Gold Petite Collection
13. Snowed In Kitten Ornament --- Dimensions Gold Petite Collection
14. Cocker Spanials Watching Birds --- Me
15. Santa and Animals Ornaments --- Janlynn

Happy Stitching everyone and Happy Holidays!

Carole's List

Quaker Silence Tree of Life Samplings
Abigail's wisdom, Remember the Ladies Krienik
Purr Like You Mean It Designs by Lisa
Spook When Spoken To Carousel Charts
How Does Your Garden Grow, EGA project Papillion Creations
Poppy Mill Hill Button & Bead
Savane Africane Isabelle Vautier
Personalized Sampler Nouveau Encore
Cat Lessons for People Lizzie Kate
Holiday Sampler Prairie Grove Peddler
CAT Rovaris
December Pine Mountain Designs
I Kiss My Cat on the Lips Amy Brueken
Peace Lizzie Kate Flip-It
Charmed Crows Heinzit

A lot of these are small projects that I just lost interest in. Hopefully I can get at least 1/2 this list done.

Carole

If I Don't Finish All...Dear God, please let me Finish a Few!

My name is Mary, I'm from Chicago, IL I have 14 WIP's or UFO's that I should finish...Here is my list!

1. I Shall Wear Purple---------Sue Hillis
2. Personal Sampler-----------Nouveauencore.com
3. Tenderness------------------Maria Van Scharrenburg
4. Hope Whispers-------------Linen Flowers
5. Love Never Faileth---------Linen Flowers
6. Fairy Grandmother--------Lavender and Lace
7. Fairy Dreams---------------Lavender and Lace
8. All Men are Idiots...And I Married their King......Dolly Mamas
9. Love Will Keep Us Together-------San Man ( 2 )
10. Name*Flakes-----------------Vee and Co. ( 3 )
11. Basket Crepe Myrtle---------Ursula Michael

Not worked in this order! Most of them are BAP, we will see how far I get! I will keep you all posted! The oldest is 11 years old that I started for my mom before she passed away. Time to finish it.

http://mivancicts.blogspot.com

Here is my list of my UFO's that I'm going to finish in the New Year

Hi everyone

My name is Linda K and I decided to join and be part of this Up 4 a Challenge so I can get some of my UFO's done in the new coming year.  Here is my list of UFO's. 

1.  Pretty & Pink - Crossed Wing Collection
2.  Mystic Dragon 11 - Stitchworld X-Stitch
3. Angel Of Praise - Stoney Creek
4. Quilts and Grapes - Ursula Michaels
5. Beyond Spring Gate - Thomas Kinkade
6. Glory Of Autumn - Dimensions
7.  Harvest Witch - Stoney Creek

Starting on Jan 1 - Rocky Mountain Christmas - Marty Bell

Current Stitching Projects
Fantasy Triptych by TW
Summery Afghan

I am planning to start working on "Pretty & Pink as my First UFO to get this one Finished in the New Next Year. 

Starting on Jan 1 I will have four Projects that I will be stitching on:
Fantasy Triptych
Summery Afghan
Pretty & Pink
Rocky Mountain Christmas

When I get one of my UFO's done than I will pick up another UFO and start working on that one.  I will do this until I get them all done. 

I have all of my UFO's sitting next to my stitching chair which is in my living room so I can just grab one and stitch on it. 

I decided that I'm only going to be buying material and threads for my Stitching Projects this next new year.  I have enough patterns and Kits to last me for the rest of my life time. 

I am also Hand Quilting my Purple Quilt to so I hope I can count this in too.  I work on this at night when I am too tired to stitch on my stitching projects. 

That is all for now...
Take care & Happy Stitching
Hugs :) from Cold Snowy Stormy Northern Indiana
Linda K, Railroad

Shelleen's challenge

At this moment I only have 14 but may have another one by the time January gets here.
1. Mart Bell Rocky Mountain Christmas
2. Sue Hillis I Shall Wear Purple
3. The Cross Stitcher - Joan Elliott - Christmas Angel
4. Teresa Wentzler The Storyteller
5. Lavender & Lace - Ice Angel
6. Mirabilia Winter Queen
7. HAED - Lusk- Aurora's Garden freebie
8. HAED - Kuik - Fly, Butterfly freebie
9. Elizabeth's Designs - A Colonial Garden
10. Sam Sarah Designs The 1892 Pledge
11. The Cross Stitcher - Joan Elliott- Spring Angel
12. Stitchy Kitty Heart Paw Fob
13. Cross Country Stitching S is For Stitcher
14. HAED - Jelina - SK Sunny

My Flip’n Crazy list

Here is my list.  They wont necessarily be worked in the order listed.  So many are close to being done and there are a few it will be a while (the map for one) but this is a great way to get lots of x’s added

1. Mine All Mine by X’s & O’s

2. Noah and Crew by Mosey ‘n Me

3. Pirate’s Creed by Sue Hillis

4. Tanglewood by Ink Circles

5. LOTR Map by Me

6. His Name is Jesus by Martha Pilgram

7. Renaissance Angel by Marie Barber

8. Mother Maya by Ink Circles

9. Holly and Berries by LHN

10. Quaker Stocking by Carriage House Samplings

11. Snow Garden by BBD

12. Farm House by BBD

13. Dragon of Earth by Dragon Dreams

14. Pumpkins Three by La-D-Da

15. Quaker Boo by The Sampler Girl

Rachel

Hello All

I am so excited to be joining in this challenge. I have a whole lot that I would like to finish this year and if I am really lucky get them finished , framed and on the wall !! Here is my tentative list, I am sure that I will add to it before January starts.

1. Twilight by Celtic Rose

2. Vin Desiel by Celtic Rose

3. Flower Fairy’s Rest by HAED

4. Pumpkin Hollow by

5. Pumpkin Farm by CHS

6. QS Pick a Pumpkin by HAED

7. Christmas Village by PS

8. Coral by HAED

9. Tera Fairy by HAED

If you would like to stop in at my blog for a visit just click here : miniquilts

Thanx for the invite.....

Hello everyone.....   

here is the list I have so far of the WIP's I would love to finish.....  

I'm sure by January, I'll have the whole 15....   will keep you posted.....

Savannah Romance - Thomas Kincade
White Nights of St. Petersburg - Marina Weber-Rosenburg
Georgiana - John Clayton
Rebecca - John Clayton
Carol Singers Sampler - Victoria Sampler
Medieval Town Mandala - Martina Weber-Rosenburg
Lady Hera - Mirabilia
Family Sampler - Little House Needleworks
Hummingbird Garden - Martina Weber-Rosenburg
Flamenco Dancer - John Clayton
Babe's Honey Farm  - Victoria Sampler
Liberty Lane - Country Cottage Needleworks
Picnic At Royal Roads - Charles White
Pumpkin Cottage - Country Cottage Needleworks
Snowflake Serenade - Country Cottage Needleworks
At Day's End - Charles White
Bayside Bungalows - Country Cottage Needleworks

take care and be well  --  Claire

My Two Cents ~~~

Hello everyone ~

I decided to come on over to the dark side and join all of you. Most of my projects are going to be new ones. I have a few left over from 2010.

New Projects for 2011 ~
Dirty Snowmen - Notforgotten Farm
Bluebird - Blackbird Designs
Pumpkins - LHN
Snow - Bent Creek
Peace on Earth - LHN
Christmas Snow - Waxing Moon
Make a Wish - Forever Friends
Snowmen Photobooth - Bent Creek
Cherries - LHN
Watermelon - LHN
Just a Little Autumn - San-Man Designs
Seasons - San-Man Designs
Fa La La! - Plum Pudding Needleart
Primitive Winter - Notforgotten Farms
My Love - Lavender Wings
Blessed Be - Plum Pudding Needleart
Lookin' Like Fall - Plum Pudding Needleart
I Pledge - La-D-Da
Peppermint Twist - LHN
Frosty Flakes - LHN
Olde Crow - The Stitcherhood
He's A Flake - LHN
Safe Harbour - Silhouettes - Heritage Crafts
Guiding Light - Silhouettes - Heritage Crafts
Peace on Earth - Katidid

Continue on with ~
March-April-May - HIH
September-October-November - HIH
Santa Arrives Tonight - Homespun Elegance
4th of July Bird - HIH
Ski - Twisted Threads
Colorful Sky - Mystic Stitch
Birch Forest - Mystic Stitch

If I an manage to finish one Mystic Stitch - it will be a wonderful year!

Jayne - thanks for the invitation and the challenge! Can't wait to get started!
Smiles - Denise

Here's My List

Hi All,

After alot of searching and digging and fondling of stash, I have came up with my WIPS to finish next year.

Here they are in no particular order!

1.  Shepherd's Bush A Haunting We Will Go

2.  Shepherd's Bush Little Witch

3.  The Cricket Collection Autumn Apron

4.  Raise the Roof Off the Deep End

5.  Brightneedle Ezmeralda's House

6.  The Primitive Needle  Mystic Sampler

7.  Blue Ribbon Designs  My Sewing Sampler

8.  Little House Needleworks  The Traveling Stitcher

9.  Little House Needleworks  Needle and Thread  

10. The Stitcherhood  Needle and Thread

11.  The Stitcherhood  Stitchers Samplers

12.  Prairie Moon  Thine is the Trick and the Treat

13.  Primitive Needle  Salem Sisters

14.  Pine Mountain designs  December 2009

15.  Lizzie Kate  Be Blox

I could have came up with alot more, but these are the ones I really want to get done next year.  Jayne, Thank you for coming up with a great challenge.  I look forward to stitching on these designs in the year to come!

Happy Stitching
April

making a list ....

It's my turn with challenge projects.   I started making my list....and checking it twice....my goodness this is only the first count and there are 10 projects! And I do wonder what have I done with my time. There are still a couple of stash corners to check so I'm sure I will be adding to my list.  So here goes:

1.   Palm                  Dimension kit           This one is 90% finished.
2.   Tuscan Flavors  Dimension kit            About a third of the way along now.
3.   Floral Still          Mystic Stitch            Barely started.
4.   Cockatoo          Ross Originals          On the lap stand, gridded and some stitching done.
5.   Old style bathtubs                              Not much more stitching on this one.
6.   Greek Islands 1  Michael Powell kit   Lots of backstitching to do yet
7.   The Future         Passione Ricamo      About a quarter of the way along.
8.   Housework        Lizzie Kate               A few stitches on this one.
9.   Chickadees                                        Ornament, 90% done.
10.  Beehive             Mill Hill Kit               Lots of beading to do yet.

No doubt that I will make it to 15 but this is a start.

Debbie B

One WIP, Two WIP, Red WIP, Blue WIP......

~Here in lies my WIP list, that was a UFO list, 

But thanks to Jayne's "To Do" list.

It has now become a "Queue" list!~

1. Dutch Hill Designs "Bless Our Home".... This is started and I am almost half-way done.

2. Blue Ribbon Designs "A Sampler In The Square".....This is started and I am almost half-way done.

3. Little House Needleworks "Home Of A Needleworker Too"....This is started and almost half-way done.

Hmmm seeing a pattern here?

4. Prairie Grove Peddler Little Candle Mat "Stockings," "Cardinals," "Shamrocks," "Bunnies," and "American Sheep."

5. Blue Ribbon Designs "Tiny Trees And Gifts For Thee"....This is started and I have finished the inner border and some of the squares. It was my WIP for Yoyo's Designer Christmas SAL, which I failed to follow through on. I hang my head in shame...."In shame!"

6. Silver Creek Sampler "Live Within Your Means"....Kitted up and a few stitches upon it....rather ironic right?

7. Told In A Garden "The Quilting"...Kitted up and barely an eighth stitched....was gonna be a birthday gift for Ma's Ma last August, but, well next year.

8 .Little House Needleworks "The Gathering Room"....Kitted up and a few stitches upon it.

9. Glory Bee "Give Thanks"....Kitted up and ready to roll.

10. Rosewood Manor "Quaker and Quilts"....Kitted up, center marked and ready to roll, which is a sin what with the cost of Valdani.....oy!

11. Blue Ribbon Designs "Hugs and Kisses".....A Birthday present from my Ma, and I love love love it...kitted up and ready to roll!

12. Little House Needleworks "Always and Forever"...Kitted up and ready to be made for Big Brother and Daughter in Love.

13. Blue Ribbon Designs "My Sewing Sampler."

14. Little House Needleworks "A Stitcher's Prayer"...Kitted up and ready to roll.

15. Make a START on "Mary Wigham's Sampler" before year's end...Chart purchased and downloaded, all kitted up and ready to roll.

Thanks, Jayne for organizing and leading us in this totally awesome challenge!

Hugs
Ma Teakettle

I'm just sayin......

Ok everybody~~~~ I have made my list and checked it twice..... Here are my 15 WIP's that I am putting in the "2011 up the the challenge" challenge.....In no particular order...............!

1- Nabby Garden Sampler by City Stitcher: I started this waaaaayyyyy back before some of you were born! Sadly, I have completed half of it and stopped....And, I LIKE it!! Go figure...

2- Eliz Emma Bice Wade Sampler by Threads of Gold: again, older than you know what... one third done...

3-A Quaker Christmas by By Gone Stitches....love it since it is totally in RED..half done....

4- 1738 Scottish Sampler by Threads of Gold: can you say circa:1995... another LARGE sampler..half done...

5-The American Pillow by Handwork Primitives...This one is Americana which I love and will probably be in the top 3 on my finish list....we will see...

6-Love Spoken Here by La-D-Da...not much done on this one yet, but it is in npi silks...so, will probably float to the top third of the list...

7-E. Davise by Threads of Gold....ok, ok....I was in a reproductive sampler phase way back..Still love ToGold.... This one is about a third done or so...

8-Family Sampler by LHN..a 2010 piece that I have only planted about 20 stitches in just to make sure I picked the right fabric.... I purposely knew this project was going to be 2011..

9-Private Exchange by Prairie Schooler...I have done 2 of the 4 pieces in this project....I NEED to finish this project up by about May or so.....

10-Quaker Diamonds by Rosewood Manor...Love the Valdani threads on this one...just not loving the 28 ct part....This is another very large piece........

11-Anniversaries of the Heart series by BBD....15 part project of which I have completed 7...

12-The Heart that Gives by Ewe/Eye/Friends...This is another oldie but goodie...half done on 40 ct...

13-Shores of HRH by Carriage House.....Another huge project....I have one third left to do.... Why havent I finished this piece?????

14-With my Needle by The Good Huswife....love the fallish colors....this one has very little done..

15- Frederick and Fredericka by Carriage House....I know...this is technically 2 pieces, but they are a set.....Fred is barely started so this one will take a while...............

So.....that is my project list for 2011...I have never sat down before and put this much thought into finishing Wips....Maybe that is why there are so many of them~~~ I love stitching smalls these days and all of these WIP are very large....So, I am definitely stepping out of my comfort zone with this challenge....But, I am going to do it because it fit perfectly into my stash diet theme for 2011...

Ok everybody..... That is my list....Show me what you've got!!!!!

Faye

I'm diving in ...

and here's my list for the 2011 Challenge of finishing projects that I couldn't wait to start ... and then I found another I couldn't wait to start ... and another ... oh, and not to mention that I have worked at my LNS on a part-time basis for the past 7.5 years. That means I have 7.5 years of stash I had to run home and start THAT VERY NIGHT OR I WAS GOING TO CEASE TO EXIST ON THE FACE OF THIS PLANET. Narrowing it down to 15 was the hard part!

1. Lionesses from Stoney Creek's "Stitching Safari." My 6-year-old son was soooo cute when he very politely asked his mommy to stitch this for him. He is now a very handsome 15-year-old filled with teenaged angst and I'm hearing rumblings of how the past nine years have been filled with nothing but disappointment. "I no longer have faith in my mother, as this sort of behavior has become the norm," says he.

2. Birth Band Sampler by Drawn Thread. Please refer to #1 on the list. I can't even remember when I started this one. It was a few years after I gave birth. Then I was going to finish it for said child's 10th birthday. My how time flies. Now my goal is to have it done by his 16th birthday. I'm not going to be mother-of-the-year at this rate. And it's a really good thing I only had one kid.

3. Polar Bear Snow Globe by Bent Creek. I swapped the fabric out of the kit for something I thought was a better choice (or it's the fabric rebel in me -- I switch out fabric because I can). I just had to see how it would look. This will be a recurring theme as the list grows.

4. Winter House by Bent Creek.

5. Spring Log Cabin Quilt Square by Sekas.

6. Loves Me, Loves Me Not by M Designs.

7. Take Time to Read by Jeanette Douglas.

8. Take Time for Friends by Jeanette Douglas. (The esteemed Mrs. Douglas needs to design "Take Time to Finish All of the Projects You've Started before You Even Think About Picking Up Something New." She has my permission to dedicate it to me.)

9. Seaside Retreat by Blackbird Designs. This was a kitted project from a retreat I attended at Dyeing to Stitch in Virginia Beach in 2009. I love, love, love the design. I love it so much that each and every smyrna stitch has to be perfect. Do-over seems to be the theme on this one.

10. To Light the Way by Blackbird Designs, a little kit that was available for purchase at the retreat. The fabric, R&R Reproductions' "Virginia Beach" is so luscious I envision rolling in yards of it (funny how my visions don't involve me actually rolling in real waves of water). I need to envision it finished.

11. Autumn Brew from Cross Eyed-Cricket's "Autumn Aprons." Another fabric switch and another wanted to see how it would look. It would look better on the wall framed.

12. Easter Island from Mosey 'n Me. And another fabric switch. One lone bunny is occupying the island on some really fun hand-dyed fabric. He looks lonely. He could look at me pleadingly for a friend but I have opted not to stitch his eyes yet.

13. Holiday Lighthouse by Erica Michaels. Stitching this on a soft blue opalescent fabric. It actually looks like a snowy winter's evening. This has been one of my most favorite things I have ever stitched. Maybe that's why I'm drawing it out. A few stitches a year and I've had my fix.

14. Bat Kitty by Prairie Moon. Switched out the fabric to Monster Mash green. (I warned that it would be a recurring theme.)

15. Blue Mountain Bunny by Sweetheart Tree.

Seeing how the challenge doesn't start until 2011, I still have plenty of time to start a few of my "wanna stitch it now" projects!
Kathy

Ok, I'll start the needle pulling...ball on a roll sew to speak

with all of the finishing almost out of my way, I decided to come up with my list of WIP's for this FCJC.

and I am so sure that if I were right smack dab in front of the Cabinet of Stash I would see all of the other projects in line but these popped into my head off the hop.

So, now you know why I referd to this Challenge as Flip'n Crazy...

Alrighty then

Ok, so, here we are, growing in numbers and waiting for more who may be

" up for a challenge" 

Simply leave a comment with your email and your in if you wish to join this craziness.  Once your email address is here I will return it with an invitation to have the availability to post your progress with  your intentions and maybe even an  initial list of your currant WIPs  to which are a priority.

I am so sure, as most of us are well established in the stash world that there will be a few who hop off the beaten path, such as I did just this morning and start new items and that is  A  O  K.  Most of my WIPs are of a somewhat larger scale than most would endure and that's OK with me but will all of the wonderfully talented designers out there and their quickness to design more wonderful projects it is darn near impossible to finish one before we purchase the next, let alone 15WIPs, but with a bit of  P & V ,
I will tend to the Works In Progress with true determination &
an eye for threads @ Henley's Landing