New Year / New Goals - Stitching 2012

Last year was the first time I set stitching goals for myself. All in all, it worked out pretty well so I am going to try it again. The most important thing was that the goals could be changed at any time.  Having something to remind me of what I would like to accomplish was great since I am easily distracted with new projects.

2012 Stitching Goals

Projects in progress:
St Basil's needlepoint
TS Bear needlepoint stocking
Tish Celebration needlepoint (any progress counts!)
Christmas Potpourri BOM quilt
Knit bandages - on going (and very portable)

New projects:
Heaven & Earth Designs cross stitch On the Stove (nope, I don't expect to finish it)
Christmas ornaments - 3 each - needlepoint, cross stitch, bead/sequin & felt/sequin
HeartStrings needlepoint The Carolers - complete 3 of the set
Lap Quilt - using only kit or fabrics already owned
Two full size quilts - using only kits or fabrics already owned

This is a very do-able list! The trick will be to stitch in the evening rather than spend all night surfing the internet or playing games!

Knitting Bandages & Slipping That First Stitch

The current bandage that I am knitting was about half completed when the edges started really bothering me.  They looked messy and I didn't know why.  At some point yesterday, I realized that my sloppy edges were a result of slipping the first stitch purlwise rather than knitwise.  Needless to say, I felt a little silly -- the bandage was ripped and started again. Looks much better!

 

 

Knitting Bandages for the D.O.V.E. Fund

I have found a wonderful way to keep busy during my lunch break at work - my break is at an odd time and I'm usually alone.  I like to read and listen to recorded books.  I have been reading and listening to the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters -- when listening to a book I can stitch or knit -- something simple that doesn't require much thought.  The past year I have been knitting bandages for the D.O.V.E. Fund -- I have finished three and am working on the fourth.

Football season provides many opportunities to knit bandages -- all those hours in front of the TV usually has me making cotton washcloths or dishcloths, now I will be working on bandages, too.

Information on the group that coordinates this effort can be found at
The D.O.V.E Fund Bandage Brigade

Knit & Crochet and Football

Football season is a great time to work on simple knit or crochet projects.  All three cotton washcloths use Sugar 'n Cream cotton.   It seemed like time for a little variety and  the washcloth in progress is from the Lion Brand website of free patterns.