in progress -- Christmas Countdown calendar design purchased from Embroidery Library, started for 2007
November 2008: Christmas Countdown Calendar; 9 ornaments finished in 2007
November 2008: Christmas Countdown Calendar; 10 ornaments stitched in 2007 and waiting to be trimmed
November 2008: Christmas Countdown Calendar; 6 ornaments stitched, fronts
November 2008: Christmas Countdown Calendar; 6 ornaments stitched, backs
November 2008: Christmas Countdown Calendar; ornament layout, numbers/backs
November 2008: Christmas Countdown Calendar; ornament layout, designs/fronts
November 2008: Snowman & Santa Ornaments; machine embroidery using metallic threads on wool blend felt; Snowman's hat and Santa's boots on black
November 2008: Snowman & Santa Ornaments; machine embroidery using metallic threads on wool blend felt (Santa's face on regular craft felt); Santa's head, beard and other trim on white
November 2008: Snowman & Santa Ornaments; machine embroidery using metallic threads on wool blend felt; Snowman's body parts on white
November 2008: Snowman & Santa Ornaments; machine embroidery using metallic threads on wool blend felt; Santa's body parts on red
Pitiful attempt at "quilted" placemats from 1990's to be re-purposed as in the hoop potholders
November 2008: In the hoop potholder (design purchased from Embroidery Library)
November 2008: In the hoop potholder designs, size comparison. Smaller size (left) is good for fingertip pot lid grabbing; larger size (right) is a better fit for hands
Nov 2008: Another pair of In the hoop potholders
Nov 2008: Fabrics for Westie Christmas outfits
December: Westie Barkette Dresses finished!
December: Keli models her new Christmas dress
December: Penny models her new Christmas dress
December: Keli & Penny posing for Christmas photos
December: Finished - Jack's pillowcase
December: Finished - Joseph's pillowcase
December: Finished - William's pillowcase
December: Finished - Emily's pillowcase
December: Finished - Perfect Pouches in Pleather for Nikole and Elora
December: Finished -No Sew Cars pillow sham for Richie D (front)
December: Finished -No Sew Cars pillow sham for Richie D (back)
December: Finished -No Sew Cars pillow sham for Richie D (close up of tied section)
December: Finished - gift bag for Jenna; penguins embroidered on velour remnant
December: Finished - Little Prince fleece hat, mittens, scarf for Ryan
December: Finished - Little Princess fleece hat, mittens, scarf for Lauren
December: Finished - machine embroidered pretty purse in the hoop for Lauren
December: Finished - Lazy Girl Designs Miranda (downsized), Perfect Pouch and Wonder Wallet, and a tissue holder
December: Finished - for Lynn, a Lazy Girl Miranda (front)
December: Finished - for Lynn, a Lazy Girl Miranda (inside)
December: Finished - for Lynn, coordinating accessories include a tissue holder and Lazy Girl Perfect Pouch and Wonder Wallet
December: Finished - for Lynn, a Lazy Girl Designs With Love Tote in place of a paper gift bag