Counting Bats: From UFO to WIP

Thanks to Stitch from Stash group/project for the year I have actually grabbed what was a UFO and turned it into a WIP! This lovely little Just Nan project was started by me at least 2-3 years ago. I had bought all the lovely silks for it and a gorgeous purple overdyed Weeks Dye Works 32ct fabric. It's odd to think that this project sat for so long as I love it so much. But that is why I need to stop buying things as I just can't seem to keep up with 5 projects nevermind 100. lol.

The first band #7 was complete when I picked it up. The rest have been added since I finished cottages. Sorry about the quality of photos, they are not that great. I'll have my DH do them up for me next time. The fabric is more purple and everything is more vibrant that it is showing in these photos.

I'm still deciding what items to purchase on splurge weekend. I'll update on that early next week and share my excitement over some new projects (that I actually have a plan for, and aren't just stash).
My latest thought/tip on the SFS: When you go to buy a project then have a plan for it ahead of time. That way it doesn't just add to stash and never get done.

Happy Stitching!

Splurge Weekend!!!

It's Nashville Needle Market this weekend, and so as promised there is a special budget for this weekend only for the Stitch From Stash (SFS) group. My lovely man chose the budget to still challenge most of us (me in particular) but to still allow us to buy at least one full project (pattern, fabric and threads) if we wanted.
So the budget is $100 (US). Has to be spent by Sunday and is not included in the $25 budget for the month.

So what am I doing? 

Shopping of course! And agonizing. You all know that the new Ink Circles Turretts is coming home with me this weekend finally! But there are new Glendon Place that are gorgeous. And "Shades of Gold" by Needle Necessities is just gorgeous!! Also new additions from Brooks in the Wizard of Oz series (including the Wicked Witch!)

And there will be new items released all weekend long by designers. So I'm going to wait to order until Sunday. But I am sooo itching to buy everything.
I must be the worst participant for wanting to spend money in the entire SFS group. LOL.

Working on: 
I've also been working a little bit on Dragons (on that final top row!), and will have an update on my UFO that has been picked back up again called "Counting Bats" from Just Nan.
It's been a slow stitching month as my Etsy store is just crazy the last couple weeks, so I've been making a lot of bracelets. However it's awesome. My new laptop just got finished being paid for. 6 months to pay it off and entirely paid for in store sales!!


Thanks for stopping by and, as always, happy stitching!

January Update - Stitch from Stash

Well folks, 28 days into the Stitch From Stash and I'm already dying to buy stuff!!!
I am seriously starting to think that maybe I have a shopping addiction... as someone with an addictive personality (hence why I love crafting so much) I am always on the watch to make sure I'm not being silly about stupid crap but this shopping this is just too hard. LOL.

So how'd I really do with a $25 budget? 
Okay... I stuck to eBay almost all month, where I could feel like I was buying stuff even if I lost the bid. Pathetic I know.
I am still dying to buy the new Ink Circles Turret pattern, which means that at least I know I really want it.
So I spent $14.24 (US) in total and will be getting 4 small charts with mermaids, two Lizzie Kate kits and a little bead and button Mill Hill kit. Not too shabby at all!
But definitely February will need to include Ink Circles new pattern Turretts and threads and fabric for it!!

Coming up is the Nashville Market and there will be a pre-determined amount to spend that weekend with any store. Many stores offer discounts if you order before or on the weekend. I'm watching my two favourite store that are itty bitty and going to the market for what awesome new things they find there.

Ladies from SFS - So many of you hit $0.00 or less than $5 in the budget this month. I'm sooo impressed! An email will be coming around to everyone by the weekend with fun stats, tips & tricks; as well as the important winners of stash stuff!!

I do have the first couple of bands on Counting Bats by Just Nan stitched up already. But no pics as I didn't have a chance to take it off the scroll rods. So next time for sure!