Two finishes

I'm back. I've been back for a week actually, but since I didn't stitch at all while away, I didn't have anything to post.  I won't bother with the trip, it was as terrible as going back to a city of great pain is, and cleaning out your beloved grandparents house can be.    Anyone truly curious can read more at my other blog.

Now onto the real reason you read- stitching.  Okay it's not Japanese Garden which is the real reason you read this, but hey it is stitching, and there are pictures so.............

I have two finishes that's right two. The first I am counting though it is only sort of a finish-   Mary's RR for the krafterskorner rr2011.  I really had a great time stitching this up and it stitched up really quick.   Normally I don't stitch christmas trees (long story I'll spare you)  but I decided to go ahead and stitch the tree, it was fun. I enjoyed it.

I believe this is from a UK magazine, though I can't recall which one.

I started strawberry house......... then got decided part through the week to start a halloween ornament (quickly becoming my favorite holiday to stitch). I managed to start it and finish it.   I am hoping to get to finish it later this week, or the weekend. I know how I am going to finish it, but have to go get some stuff first.

Pirate Sock Monkey-Raise the roof Designs

JCS Halloween 2011 issue

18 ct pink aida

no floss changes.

I normally don't use aida, but I had a piece the perfect size and color, and soooo........ It was actually an enjoyable stitch.  I still don't like aida for bigger pieces, but for ornaments I would use it again.  Those of you who have been long time readers may remember I did the christmas sock monkey last christmas from JCS ornament issue.  Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE sock monkeys??? I have two.

In other news- I was at the LNS shopping for an exchange partner when I came across---- LK's new 6 fat men.  I picked up 2 charts, and of course the halloween JCS book. I already have 2 picked out to stitch. This week is JG but next week I will stitch on them.  I hope to have them both done before halloween, since they are small that shouldn't be an issue. 

I do have a photo of my stash trip but since it included the charts that are for the exchange--- I can't show it.

Up this week----   JG. I am getting so close. Time to order the bead pack. I have priced it and ordering the bead kit is cheaper.  I have the specialty stitches on the 3 o'clock corner ornament to do, then onto the next one I go.   

Sierra