The top photo is progress to date, the bottom photo is from last month.
Quite hard, isn't it? There hasn't been much done on the Joyful World Stitch Along since last month, but there's something else being stitched behind the scenes which I can't talk about on my blog at the moment so there is stitching being done.
I'm determined to get back to Joyful World again though now so that I've got something to show you next month. Now where's my needle?
Sometimes things just have to take a back seat for a while. It will always be there to come back to when you're ready. X
ReplyDeleteYou're right. It's a busy crafting time in the run up to Christmas so I suppose it's inevitable that some things will have to take a back seat.
DeleteI know crafters and stitchers are busy at the moment with Christmas gifts in mind to make. I shall be looking out for those craft fairs that are starting to take place now as I don't do much crafting myself. I'm sure you'll enjoy getting back to Joyful World stitching when you can. Happy stitching Jo!
ReplyDeleteI think the cooler weather encourages crafters to get busy again too as well as Christmas gifts being in mind, it's a busy time. Craft fairs are such a good idea for those who aren't crafty themselves.
DeleteSecret stitching sounds like fun. I saw the Joyful World sal when it first came out and was very tempted to join in, but I had, and still have, far too many stitchy things in my hoops and q snaps, so I've just been enjoying seeing everyone else's lovely progress on flosstube.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying my secret stitching, it's giving me a break from Joyful World for a while. I didn't know anything about flosstube so I've just googled it, hmmm, I think you may have just lost me a few hours today, ha ha.
DeleteEnjoy x
DeleteI definitely will. I never knew this existed, what a great idea.
DeleteI do spot the difference! It's coming along nicely! :o)
ReplyDeleteNicely but slowly. I'm sure there'll be more to see next month.
DeleteHmmm. Let me guess who the behind the scenes stitching is for...I bet it involves some stamps :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha, you could be right, you know me so well.
DeleteIt looks and sounds like you've been sidetracked! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteI certainly have. I'm sure I'll soon be back to Joyful World though, there should be more to see next month.
DeleteI can see the difference, that's the trouble with stitching isn't it, it takes a while to see the progress xx
ReplyDeleteIt does, it's definitely not like crochet which seems to grow really quickly. There hasn't been much done on it this month though.
DeleteThis time of year is a delight with all the behind the scenes crafting going on. Hope you share eventually.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping my behind the scenes stitching will be finished very soon and then I'll be able to share.
DeleteThere are some days when our mojo just walks away. Its very hard getting back on track and it cant be force. You will finish it I have every faith in you. Tx
ReplyDeleteI knew when I started it that it would be a long term project, but it's nice to put it to one side every so often to work on other things.
DeleteSometimes it's slow going, but we get there in the end. I really like your work, it's going to be great when you get them all done.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see the whole picture build month by month, a lovely project to work on.
DeleteYou don't have to keep up, do it as and when you have time. I have almost come to a halt with my stitching, life is out there for living.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I'm not rushing to get it done, it's a lovely project and enjoyable to work on, but there are lots of other things I want to do at the same time.
DeleteIt may be slow, but sure! that´s the great thing about cross stitch being able to pick up from where you left it and carry on when you can. Your secret stitching sounds intriguing, have a great weekend xcx
ReplyDeleteI like that it's a project that can be picked up when the urge takes me or put down when I have other things to work on. It will take some time to complete but it's definitely enjoyable to work on.
DeleteGood Afternoon Jo, I find if I have been doing a project for too long, I need to take a little break. At the moment I am alternating between crochet and quilting. I am trying to finish a crochet quilt for my youngest daughter for Christmas and a patchwork Christmas quilt for my eldest daughter. Thank heavens the evenings are closing in, because it makes me sit down to either crochet or sew, whichever the fancy takes.
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch is lovely.... I'm intriqued about the 'behind the scenes' work.
Best wishes
Daphne
I think it is good to take a break from a project every so often then you don't get bored with it. I find I have a renewed interest for a project if I've been working on something else for a while. I haven't picked my crochet hook up for some time now but I'm sure I'll be reaching for it once the winter months arrive. I'd love to do some quilting but it's a craft that's passed me by, perhaps I'll give it a go one of these days.
DeleteI also can spot the difference, as they say, every little helps.
ReplyDeleteIt does. Every stitch is another stitch closer to finishing.
DeleteOK, it's sprouted a few more leaves on the right side. Just enjoy the process and one day you'll be able to say, I did this & it's great. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I'm enjoying working on something else for a change but I'll also be glad to get back to this once my other project is finished.
DeleteWell, I too can spot the difference ...
ReplyDeleteBut secret stitching does sound so much fun too!
Hope your weekend is going well
All the best Jan
I'm really enjoying my secret stitching, I think it will be lovely when it's finished and then I can share all.
DeleteBeautiful stitching my friend,
ReplyDeleteMeredith
I'm thoroughly enjoying working on it.
DeleteI had every intention of cracking on with my SAL this month, but other things have been crafted instead....
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, looking forward to seeing your secret project
It's a case of too many projects and too little time, I think we crafters are all the same.
DeleteIt took me a few moments but I did spot it. Progress is progress!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
A small amount of progress this month but I'm hoping there'll be more to see next time.
DeleteThe tree on the right is a real difference. How lovely it's looking.xxx
ReplyDeleteI hope it will be even lovelier next month when I've worked on it a little more.
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