Floss Friday – November Stats and More

Last Friday came and went so fast…as do most of my December days. I missed sharing my stitching progress, so here it goes…

I stitched a pathetic 2,126 stitches on two projects during November.

My monthly assignment on Salute to Abigail.

And, a little progress on American Sampler.

Now we find ourselves in December where things are happening fast and furious. (very dramatic, I know!)

The first weekend in December is Jingle Ball. Jingle Ball is a virtual cross stitch retreat hosted by Stephanie Webb of Lindy Stitches.  She and 12 cross stitch designers provide not only exclusive designs, classes, speed dating, stitching rooms, but also entertainment throughout the weekend. The ticket to attend the Jingle Ball is only $15. That gets you the entertainment, meet and greets with the designers, the stitching rooms, access to the exclusives in each of the designer’s shops, and so much more. If you sign up for a class then you have the option to receive a kit of the project that the designer is offering, or you can get a .pdf of the chart and kit it yourself.

I signed up for two classes.

Primrose Cottage Stitches Merry Stitchmas on a mesh bag.

I ordered the kit for this one. It came with the bag, chart, Weeks Dye Works pearl cotton #5, a needle, a zipper pull and graph paper to chart your own initials.

I got the front stitched and my initials charted for the back. I will show you the back next week when it is finished.

The second class I took was from Annie Beez for her Christmas Pears. I did not purchase a kit but put it together with all of the called-for materials. Annie taught us how to put the pears together.

I’ve started stitching the chart ‘Noel’ and look forward to putting my first one together.

Another fun cross stitch activity has been receiving the GaRon Christmas box.

I look forward to receiving this box each year. The guys get an exclusive pattern from a wonderful designer and include all the  supplies and fun accoutrements to provide a nice holiday stitch.

Everything is always so nicely packaged.

Pattern, fabric, scissors....

All the floss you need to complete the chart. Also included is a nice
thread organizer, needle minder, needle, scissor cover and lovely card.

The chart is "Christmas Morning at the Atelier"
This is the fourth in a series from Twin Peak Primitives

That is all I have for today my friends. I'm finishing up the holiday decorations this weekend and will be back Monday with a few photos.

Enjoy your weekend and thank you for stopping by.

See you soon,