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Sunday 27 October 2019

October WIPocalypse, Rotational Stitching and TUSAL

WIPocalypse
WIPocalypse is hosted by Measi's Musings

Each month we have to share the projects we want to complete before the End Of The World.  

Since 2011 I have chosen a number of projects to focus on that year, starting with my "11 in '11" and increasing to "19 in '19" for this year.  You can find the full list here.

This month I stitched on five of my list and had one finish:

1. Enchanted Alphabet by Lavender & Lace 

stitched on 32 count Murano in Tiger Lily by Sparklies

The owl is from a Maria Diaz sampler in Cross Stitcher magazine issue 349

2. Raven by Nora Corbett

stitched on 32 count Belfast in Nebula by Crafty Kitten


3. Mystic Sampler by Primitive Needle - a finish!

stitched on 40 count Newcastle in Jewel Butterbeer by Under The Sea Fabrics

seen here with my TUSAL.

More photos to follow in later posts


4. 25th Anniversary Cameo by Mirabilia

stitched on random 28 count hand-dyed evenweave

5. Victorian Christmas Tree by Sue Hillis Designs

stitched on 28 count green evenweave
Bling to be added.


Measi always gives us a topic to discuss too.

October - Do you prefer to stitch on a rotation or one project at a time?

I think you probably all know the answer to this one!  I do like a rotation.  I have tried several over the years and the one that suits me is based around the time of the day.

1. Each morning after breakfast - a small daily stitch project - it might be 10-a-Day or one length a day.  In October it has been Mystic Sampler, approximately one 20 x 20 block per day.

2. The afternoon - My focus piece for the day.  This year it has been The Discworld Mappe for a fortnight each month.  Then one of the other projects on my "19 in '19"

3. The Small Boy's Bath-time - stitching while supervising.  This year I have stitched on Mrs Peggotty's Queen of Hearts and the Jessica Savage Words as well as some of my Christmas Ornaments. 


Finally, there will be a Hallowe'en Trick or Treat Blog Hop as usual this year.  I am currently working on the Mystery Phrase and will email all the participants very soon.







11 comments:

diamondc said...

Jo: Nice progress, you have so many lovely design to choose from each time you stitch
I am a one at a time stitcher, that may change due to a SAL from Donna at By The Bay.

Catherine

Mary said...

Congratulations on your finish, I love the fabric you used. Your wips are looking wonderful as well.

Christine said...

Great progress, they're all looking good

Rachel said...

Love the owl, although the poor ghost underneath looks worried he might become its prey! Congrats on your finish and other progress. Raven looks almost close to being finished, except for the beads. :)

Linda said...

Congrats on the cute finish and great progress on the others Jo.

Linda

Carol said...

Oh, I LOVE that Mystic Sampler finish, Jo--so many cute little motifs :)

Barb said...

I really love that Mystic Sampler!! Perfect for Dark October!

Leonore Winterer said...

Great job finishing your Dark Daily Stitch, and Raven looks like she'll be done soon, as well! You've really been making great progress on your list this year.

Katie said...

Gorgeous progress! Love them all.

Bethan said...

Lovely progress! Do you find it hard to stick to the routine you have, or do you sometimes go with the flow in regards to what you stitch and when? I admire those of you who stitch in rotation - I make such slow progress on just one piece that I find rotating between many would be too demoralising. You seem to make such good progress!

Astrids dragon said...

That owl looks amazing! And yay, Raven has an upper body!