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Loretta’s Annual Report of Stitching for 2014

At the end of the year I like to look over what I finished, what I started, what I wanted to do versus what I actually did. This year I had some slumps, I had some finishes, and I made some progress. Not as much as I would have liked, but then again I’d always prefer more stitching time over less. Last year I only had two small finishes, so this year is a bit of an improvement in that regard.

Finishes…

blackwork-deer-silhouette

[Pattern is available for purchase at Craftsy and Etsy]

Joker & Harley in Love - finished stitching

Joker & Harley in Love

and two ornaments that I still need to get pictures of…

Progress Made….

My Token of Love --  Rosewood Manor

My Token of Love — Rosewood Manor


I love this sampler, but I’ve been really slow at making progress. The days I do work on it, I could sit for hours and hours, unfortunately there always seems to be some other thing to do that pulls me away from it.

pirate treasure
Pirate Treasure is feeling neglected, so I think I’ll stitch on it a bit to kick off the New Year, it’s a fun project to work on (especially while watching The Curse of Oak Island on History channel!)

I have a few projects kitted up and ready to go that I haven’t started stitching yet;
If Nothing Ever Changed (Designs by Lisa)
Gaelic Banner (Dracolair)
Winter Sun (a kit)
and oodles of ornaments and small designs

What did you finish in 2014? If you have an annual wrap up post or photo gallery, please leave a link in the comments below so I can check it out 😉

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About Loretta

Passionate stitcher. Mom of four amazing young men. Wife to a comic book geek who makes me smile every day. Transcriptionist by trade. Gluten-free by necessity. Writer at heart. Seeker of knowledge and reader of novels. Dreamer of big colorful creative dreams.

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  1. Mike via STNA's Facebook Fan Page says

    January 3, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Love the two finishes and I’m a huge fan of Rosewood Manor designs. I just wish I had more time to stitch too. Seems like life is always getting in the way of stitching. Hope you and your family have a blessed 2015

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  2. Sandye via STNA's Facebook Fan Page says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Progress is always good!!!

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