New Years Stitching Resolutions...

I am already thinking about the New Year and stitching resolutions. I have been in a a stitching slump the last several months. I love participating in exchanges, PIFs and making gifts for people but I feel like lately that's all I do. I really, really want to stitch on things for me. I hope that doesn't sound selfish, I want to concentrate on stitching for my own pleasure for a bit :-). One of the pieces I would very much like to finish in 2008 is Village of Hawks Run Hollow. So far I have one block done.

I am going to finish my last few PIFS, an exchange and a couple of ornaments for my stitching group and guild exchange this weekend. I am off work Thursday and Friday and my DH is traveling for work this weekend so that gives my four days of turbo stitching.

I hope to spend some time this month setting a few goals for next year and going through my stash, that always inspires me to get busy :-). Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Ours was great, food was good and I sent all the leftovers home with my DS and his roommate. I did a lot of online Christmas shopping so I just need to get odds and ends now :-).

BTW, I was trying to figure out why no one commented on my last post. I realized when I changed my settings around last month, I disabled the comments. I was trying to make things a bit more secure because I was getting some "junk" posts here and there. I think I've fixed it. I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read my blog and I love reading your comments.

Quick Post and an Exchange

We got home on Monday! We had a wonderful trip to Germany and Ireland, lots of sightseeing, eating and relaxing. For my DH and me the best part of the trip was the time we got to spend with our friends :-). I've been playing catch up at work and home all week.

I received a gorgeous exchange from Terry. She made the cutest pinkeep and fob for me. In addition she included CCN Home Sweet Home, some gorgeous stickers and ribbon! Thank you again Terry, it was a wonderful exchange.

I sent to Leena for the same exchange. I can't take credit for the finishing on this piece. I really wanted to make a pillow out of this Sweetheart Tree design, but my sewing skills leave something to be desired. I really need to practice, LOL. I asked Heather to help me :-). She did an amazing job putting the pillow together, all I had to do was stuff close it.

I am hopelessly behind on my blog reading and posting. I hope everyone is well and planning for a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are spending it at home with the kids and a few of their friends. Then I have to start getting ready for Christmas, I need to shop gifts, put the tree up, and decorate the house :-). My plan is to find some more blogging time this week, I have a round robin picture and another gift to share.