~~~~~Long-term WIPS~~~~~
When I checked in last month, I had only one long-term WIP in my project bag: The Elizabeth Almond "Save the Stitches" blackwork sampler, which is roughly 60% complete . No progress this month...
~~~~~Travelling Needlepoint~~~~~
Not having travelled since the pandemic, I have not been motivated to stitch on "Butterfly on Scroll" by Dimensions since February 2020. No road trips, no progress to report.
~~~~~Kits started in 2021~~~~~
There is one kit I started in 2021 that is still unfinished: "Hope & Strength" by Glenwood Place, stitched on Jade Lugana and using the recommended Dinky Dye threads. In June, I had competed the pink and purple stars in the lower border and started on the "white" filler/background to the stars. The white part of the border is now nearly two thirds finished, having turned the corner at the bottom right.
~~~~~ SALs started in 2022 ~~~~~
1. A Lakeside Needlecraft SAL, "Kogin", designed by Elizabeth Almond. I began after four installments had been issued. The entire pattern is now in hand. I had issues - and the frog was a frequent visitor. It has been put away until I can deal with my obvious inablility to follow a pattern here!
~~~~~ SALs completed in 2022 ~~~~~
1. A Stitchonomy pattern designed to be a companion to the "Spring 2022" SAL, the "Winter 2021", and the "Summer 2022" banners. The "Autumn 2022" was released in its entirety (it is NOT a SAL) in late August and I have made a small start, locating center and completing the first two bands. Stitched with the specified DMC threads on 14-count "curry-colored" Aida. Completed November 11, 2022.
1. A cooperative venture between Nancy Wahler ("Faithwurks") and Sue Hillis Designs called "A Stitcher's Shadowbox and Smalls" is now available and (as per usual, I ordered two by mistake! Oh well---). I have the kit(s) in hand but still have not started.
2. A stitchonomy "Christmas" SAL, a companion banner to the "Spring", "Winter", "Summer" and "Autumn" banners mentioned above in "SALS Comlpeted in 2022", scheduled to begin December. I have ordered the kit... and it has been shipped.
3. Two SALs by Cliffside Stitches. One is a variation on medieval Egyptian blackwork and the other is a set of cross-stitched tiles based on variety of motifs that are reminiscent of traditional folk designs from around the world. I have not started either although I have ordered the floss for the blackwork piece.
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In summary, this month I completed one sampler and made a little progress on a long-term WIP. This is beginning to sound a lot like all my reports!
As usual, I wish you all to stay safe and keep well - having had my personal bout with the dreaded Covid, all I have to say is that if being double vexed and double boosted made this a less severe illness, I sure am glad I had the shots. I have now had my third booster (A Moderna bivalent) which knocked me sideways with joint aches and a headache for one day. But I am now past the side effects and am seriosuly considering those tax records I mentioned last month.