July Stitch from Stash monthly update

Hello everyone,

It's time for my monthly update for stitch from stash 2015 part B hosted by Mel over at epic stitching. You can see all the rules here. 
This month it's all about a little stash a few smalls and a heavenly finish.

Month: July 2015
Budget Amount: $25.00
Spent: $ 40.03 (Heaven and Earth Designs July4th Sale)
Earned: $19.00 ( $15.00 Forbidden Doorway + $2.00 Dolphin Kit + $2.00 Bee kit)
Carry Forward: $3.97


Oh no! I guess I was still in a spending spree mood this month as I couldn't resist the sale at Heaven and Earth Designs.

A few patterns really called out to me.. so I bought the download versions.

Magic Mirror Artwork by Anne Stokes,  Dog Bookshelf Artwork by Randal Spangler, Mini Golden Rose Artwork by Chris Ortega, and Mini Kindred Spirits Artwork by Anne Stokes. 

Thankfully no other charts jumped into my cart before checking out.

Looking over these patterns I was surprised to see that none of them use the kreink#4 that most of my others do.

 

So I got busy with my needle to earn some funds for finishes to apply toward my spending.

 

First up is my heavenly finish...

Heaven and Earth Designs 2012BB SAL SK Forbidden Doorway Chart Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Meredith Dillman

on January 1st 2015, I was at 14535 stitches completed. At the end of June I had completed 18500 stitches. 

July 19th I put in the final stitch  - Stitch number 21825.  (7290 stitches completed this year)

28ct Picture this Plus Opal Moonglow

Stitch Count: 75 x 291 (21825), 100% coverage 1 over 1 full cross

DMC and Kreinik#4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up I had a few take along projects for various appointments

NMI Stitch 'N Frame Kit Item 4112 Dolphin

14ct white Aida, single strand included in kit

Stitch count: 27 x 21, 1 over 1

Cross stitch, backstitch

This will be finished off as a small bookmark...I know that I have some faceted beads that look like water drops that I want to add to a tassel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lastly is this Plaid Bucilla Kit # 45910 - Sorry I didn't iron it before taking the photo

14ct white Aida, 6 strand floss included in kit

Stitch count:  31 x 31, 2 over 1

Cross stitch, backstitch, French knots

This will either be finished as a small bookmark or scissor fob.

 

 

 

 

Bucky and Sam are doing well - just finding the coolest spots in the house during this heat. And Bucky's blood work showed a slight improvement to his lever enzyme.

 

Look for a few more small projects next month as DH has to have another kidney stone removed... It'll be a long day at the hospital for that. And now I'll have to dig out another one of my larger projects to work on at home.

 

Dad is still healing - just slowly. He used an over-the counter moisturizing cream on his legs that caused a chemical burn to his skin.  He did finish home physical therapy...now we just have to wait for the healing process.

 

That's it for this month.

Until next time - Have many wonderful days.

Lisa

June stitch from stash update

Hello everyone,
It's time for my monthly check-in for Stitching from Stash 2015-A hosted by Mel at Epic Stitching.
This is the last month for part A. But the fun continues as I have signed up for Part B that runs from July-December.

Month: June 2015

Budget Amount $25.00

Spent: $100.02  [$51.92 for charts (includes those that haven't arrived) + $48.10 for threads (includes those that haven't arrived)] out of available $172.51 (monthly amount + previous carry forward)

Earned: $0.00 (yes dear readers this is the first month with no earnings)

Carry Forward: $0.00

 

Since I can't carry an of my budgeted amount + earnings into the second half of the year, I figured that it was time for a shopping spree.

First up is some new charts:

The Scarlet House - Strawberry House Pin Keep and Scissor weight
With thy needle and Thread- A Tisket, A Tasket
With thy Needle and Thread- Pinfeathers
Just Nan - Juliet the Bride Mouse

** I still have two more on order that haven't yet arrived.  Heartstring sampler  For spacious skies and an older bookmark booklet- Between the Pages.

and some threads and needles. There are some lovely GAST, GAST wools, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colors and even a Valdani.

** I still have five more Accentuate metallic on order that haven't yet arrived.







It was a busy month. Dad had several Dr. appointments- he is doing well- no more home nursing - just another month of home physical therapy. We did find out that the pain he is having could be diabetic nerve pain- not pain from the surgery- so he started a new medication to see if it can help.

Thunderstorms hit our area - this time it loosened our printer connections. I was able to get it to print but the copy and scan features aren't working right now. So making a working copy of anything hasn't been possible. Hopefully I'll be able to get it fully working again.

Our swimming pool developed a tear in the liner- took a few days to get it repaired.

Bucky and Samantha had vet visits. Both are doing well. Their thyroid medication is helping. Bucky does have a liver enzyme that is running high - hopefully the supplement  the vet gave us will help. We will find out next month at his next visit.

I only worked on one stitching project this month.

Heaven and Earth Designs 2012 BB SAL SK Forbidden Doorway Chart Design by Michele Sayetta Artwork by Meredith Dillman
28ct PTP Opal Moonglow
Stitch Count 75 x 291, 1 over 1 full cross
DMC & Kreinik #4

May 2015 she was at 15750 stitches completed. Now at 18500 stitches completed! Only a little more to go before I have it finished.










July is looking like another busy month with Dad's Dr. appointments - at least one each week, DH's few medical appointments, Bucky's vet trip, and I just got a jury duty notice.

Until next time -
Have a wonderful day!
Lisa