Tiffstitches 2015 - update Sep 30 -edited post again!
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Tiffstitches 2015 - update Sep 30 -edited post again!
I realize I owe all of you a long overdue summary of what's been going on the last 2 years, but basically moving, being pregnant, and having a baby, plus deciding to open our own business left very little time for forum browsing or stitching. 2014 was basically a wash as far as stitching goes after the first couple months since we began negotiations for the new business at that time. We've now been up and running for 7 months after taking over another practice. Our website is here if you're interested.
Our daughter is healthy and happy and we know we're extremely lucky. Here's a recent photo:
As for stitching, I joined the Crazy January Challenge again because this year they're including WIPs. I started a few more new ones too, but I hope to progress on some of my WIPs as well. The details are at my blog so I don't bog this down with tons of photos, but I have had a few finishes already.
A coaster from the 2013 JCS October issue with WDW Jack O'Lantern
A free online chart from Des Filles et Une Aiguille on 28 count hand dyed linen with Dinky Dyes threads from an oops pack
And LK's Oh Baby! on 28 count African Daisy Jobelan with WDW Mauve, Americana, Meadow and Dutch Iris
I have lots more to work on and some I posted in the UFO shame thread for the really old ones.
Hope everyone has been well and I hope to be on here more regularly from now on.
Our daughter is healthy and happy and we know we're extremely lucky. Here's a recent photo:
As for stitching, I joined the Crazy January Challenge again because this year they're including WIPs. I started a few more new ones too, but I hope to progress on some of my WIPs as well. The details are at my blog so I don't bog this down with tons of photos, but I have had a few finishes already.
A coaster from the 2013 JCS October issue with WDW Jack O'Lantern
A free online chart from Des Filles et Une Aiguille on 28 count hand dyed linen with Dinky Dyes threads from an oops pack
And LK's Oh Baby! on 28 count African Daisy Jobelan with WDW Mauve, Americana, Meadow and Dutch Iris
I have lots more to work on and some I posted in the UFO shame thread for the really old ones.
Hope everyone has been well and I hope to be on here more regularly from now on.
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What a little Beauty she is!!
All excuses accepted for your lack of forum browsing and stitching!
Oh yes ...the stitchy pics are nice too!
All excuses accepted for your lack of forum browsing and stitching!
Oh yes ...the stitchy pics are nice too!
Re: Tiffstitches 2015
Sophia is absolutely adorable!! I'd say you have more than enough reasons to have not had much time for stitching or for the forum. I loved your website and if you were closer I'd be happy to be your patient! It is a cheerful, positive and informative website. Very inviting. I wish you all the luck in the world and have not doubt you will be successful!
And your stitching is lovely too!!! Glad that you will be able to have more time for both stitching and foruming (is that a word?). Has Sophia tried to help with your stitching?
Carole
And your stitching is lovely too!!! Glad that you will be able to have more time for both stitching and foruming (is that a word?). Has Sophia tried to help with your stitching?
Carole
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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I don't attempt to stitch when she's awake, only at nap times or when she's in bed for the night. I'm sure she will want to help once she's older though.
I forgot to add I finished 3 of 6 letters on these 6x6 burlap squares I picked up at Walmart. I ran out of WDW Angel Hair for the bears though, so the rest will have to wait until I can get some more.
I'm using WDW Bright Leaf for the darker bear colour and the red S is in Dinky Dyes, another oops pack, the orange O is WDW Blaze and the yellow P is Soie Cristale.
I forgot to add I finished 3 of 6 letters on these 6x6 burlap squares I picked up at Walmart. I ran out of WDW Angel Hair for the bears though, so the rest will have to wait until I can get some more.
I'm using WDW Bright Leaf for the darker bear colour and the red S is in Dinky Dyes, another oops pack, the orange O is WDW Blaze and the yellow P is Soie Cristale.
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wonderful stitching and what a gorgeous daughter!!!!
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Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Re: Tiffstitches 2015
Well priorities must be made and a beautiful new daughter and a new business will qualify as priorities.
What you have done and shown us is lovely!!!!!!!
What you have done and shown us is lovely!!!!!!!
If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
Re: Tiffstitches 2015
Your stitchings are so cute, but I have to say, your baby is even cuter!!! Keep us updated with both, and best of luck with the business.
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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Hello, lovely work you have done & what an adorable little girl Sophia is. Look forward to more photos
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Great to see 'our girl' looking at a book Tiffany and my how she has grown.
Love your stitching, beautifully done, colourful and interesting.
Love your stitching, beautifully done, colourful and interesting.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Re: Tiffstitches 2015
Great update! We are sister in long over due update
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Lovely girl, lovely stitching! (The LK one is so pretty)
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Re: Tiffstitches 2015
Oh you have a beautiful daughter!
I'm amazed that you managed any stitching whatsoever! You e done some lovely work, I love the pink fabric!
Niki xxx
I'm amazed that you managed any stitching whatsoever! You e done some lovely work, I love the pink fabric!
Niki xxx
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Thank you all! It's been so long I swear it's almost an itch to stitch. And Sophia sleeps so well at night that I can usually get in at least an hour if not 2 of stitching in every night. And I have this mad desire to finish everything I've started, so I'll go with it as long as I can and hopefully get rid of some of these WIPs.
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Your daughter is so cute And I love the letters!
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Thanks! I can't wait until I can get some more thread to finish them. It has to wait a bit for now, but I have lots of other projects to work on in the meantime.Kjers10 wrote:Your daughter is so cute And I love the letters!
Here's an update on White Wolves:
and Fry and Leela:
and Sophia too:
Re: Tiffstitches 2015 - update Feb. 11
Your WIPS are looking great!!!!!!
And what a bundle of love that last pic is!!!!!!!!
And what a bundle of love that last pic is!!!!!!!!
If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
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I totally agree!!! Great photosRose wrote:Your WIPS are looking great!!!!!!
And what a bundle of love that last pic is!!!!!!!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Re: Tiffstitches 2015 - update Feb. 11
I more than agree!! Especially about that precious little girl in the stroller. Love her snowsuit!karen4bells wrote:I totally agree!!! Great photosRose wrote:Your WIPS are looking great!!!!!!
And what a bundle of love that last pic is!!!!!!!!
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Tiffstitches 2015 - update Feb. 11
Everything looks great! I understand completely how having a baby can totally take over your life. DD is 2.5 now and #2 is on the way and I was SO tired in the first trimester that there was no way I had the focus or energy to stitch. Now, I really want to get back into my stitching but I'm still tired even though I'm in second tri now. So I'm getting some stitching done but not as much but every little bit counts!
Kim
WIPs:
A Summer Ball - Sandy Littlejohns
Camelot Sampler - Teresa Wentzler
(And 14 more!)
WIPs:
A Summer Ball - Sandy Littlejohns
Camelot Sampler - Teresa Wentzler
(And 14 more!)
Re: Tiffstitches 2015 - update Feb. 11
Definitely!!! I hope we can have a stitchy "date" on my next trip out there.msufly wrote:So I'm getting some stitching done but not as much but every little bit counts!
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends