My First 2007 Finish!

OK so I'm really really a slow stitcher. I tend to start projects and take forever to finish them, so I move on. I won't do that with the Celtic Ladies however; they cost me a fortune! Anyway, here's my newst finish:




I think it's very cute and I'm sure some women can relate!

Well that's all for now; I need to do more stitching!

My 50 Projects Challenge List

Well, I've commited myself to the 50 project challenge. My exceptions are any gifts I need to get done (which aren't listed) and buying any fabric/thread/beads/frames/etc. needed to complete a project. Also, I'm in the process of scraping together the money to buy the "Celtic Ladies" series by Lavender and Lace and Mirabilia's "Maidens of the Seasons I & II," but they are already in my list. So, in no particular order, here's my list (green items are ones I'm working on now, bold items are finished):

1. “Love Makes Everything Easier” – Paragon
2. “Conserve Water, Bathe With A Friend” – Sunset
3. “May Your Xmas Be…” – Creative Circle
4. “Eat Your Heart Out” – The New Berlin Co.
5. “His/Hers” - Pillowcases
6. “Enchanted Cottage” – Dimensions
7. “Ingredients For Happy Home” – Dimensions
8. “Mice Sewing” – Designs For The Needle
9. “Warm Winter Welcome” – Dimensions
10. “Nine Cats” – Margaret Sherry
11. “Coasters” – Margaret Sherry
12. “Kitty Hutch” – Bucilla
13. “The Wedding” -- Lavender and Lace
14. “Patchwork Puss” – Dimensions
15. “Celtic Christmas” – Lavender & Lace
16. “Amish Roadside Market” – Stitch World
17. “Welcome Friends” -- ?
18. “Teddy Under The Tree” – Designs For The Needle
19. “Stitching Days Of Week” – Towels
20. “Sweet Love” -- ?
21. “Hawaiian Islands Map” - Chris Fayé
22. “The Lovers”
23. “Scenic Kauai”
24. “When I’m An Old Cat” – Margaret Sherry
25. “Romantic Stitcher” – Passione Ricamo
26. “DMC’s 250th Anniversary”
27. “Forever and Always” – Forever Friends
28. “Dust Bunnies” – Stitchables
29. “I'd Rather Be Stitching” – Designs For The Needle
30. “Believe In Yourself” – The New Berlin Co.
31. "General Store" (clock) - Needle Magic
32. “A Cottage Blessing” – Lorri Birmingham
33. “Apache Wedding Blessing” – Janlynn
34. “Love Is Pulling Together” – Dale Burnett
35. “Count Your Blessings” – Dale Burdett
36. “Sewing Area” – New Berlin
37. “Innocent Guardian” – Dimensions
38. “Love Means Never…Back” – Simplicity
39. “Forget Your Troubles” – Simplicity
40. "Aloha" - Chris Fayé
41. “To Love And Cherish” -- ?
42. “Can’t Relax” – Stitchables
43. “Not Tonight, Dear” – Needle Magic
44. “Lady Of The Flag” – Mirabilia
45. “Squeeze Your Honey” - Gloria & Pat
46. “Celtic Winter” – Lavender & Lace
47. “Celtic Summer” – Lavender & Lace
48. “Celtic Spring” – Lavender & Lace
49. “Celtic Autumn” – Lavender & Lace
50. “Maidens Of The Seasons” I & II - Mirabilia

As soon as I get my brand new lap stand, there will be a few more green items! Out of these items, 95% of them came as kits, so as soon as I finish one, I'm off and running on the next one!

Finished works can be seen on my website.

Wish me luck!