More November Activities

Janice is a crafter and most every year she participates in the Christmas Boutique at our church selling novelty items, homemade candy, etc.  This is her booth this year.  The wicker basket farthest to the left is my contribution--I sold several cards that I'd cross stitched using the free cover kits from the UK cross stitch magazines.

Kyleigh was riding her razor during a visit to Daddy's house and it got caught in a hole in the sidewalk and through her off.  Guess where she landed?  Yep, on her knee.  Her father was watching her while smoking a cigar.  When she cried out, he threw down the cigar and ran to her, which made her very happy.  She said they never did find the cigar!

Because Janice has to be in the nursery at all church services, Kyleigh does too.  Sometimes, the Children's Minister will let her help with Kid's Church.  She is dressed as a Roman Soldier for this service.

This picture was taken at Kids Night Out.  All of the girls are 4th graders and friends of Kyleigh.  I don't remember the theme for this night, but it must have involved making crowns.

 

Janice now works from home, but is doing the same job she was in the office.  She really likes her new "office" in the living room and Kyleigh loves not having to go to daycare any more.  Some days, Janice finds there's one disadvantage to working from home.   It's a cat who wants cuddles NOW.

More October Finishes

Started: 10/9/2017

Finished: 10/11/2017

This was in a Enjoy Cross Stitch at Christmas magazine.  It was stitched and finished using the free materials included.  The only change I made was to substitute green floss for the yellow floss called for by the chart as it didn't seem very Christmas-y.  Kyleigh has taken a liking to this ornament so it will probably be one of her Christmas gifts this year.

Started: 10/12/2017

Finished: 10/13/2017

This was part of the Challenge Lucie section of Cross Stitch Crazy #225.  It's stitched as called for with DMC on 14-count white Aida.  I've since found the same girl on a seahorse which I'd also like to stitch.

This is for Kyleigh's quilt because she likes mermaids and dolphins.

Started: 10/14/17

Finished: 10/17/2017

Started: 10/17/2017

Finished: 10/20/2017

These two hearts were the free cover kit from an older Cross Stitch Crazy magazine. They're stitched as charted (and finished) with the materials in the kit.  I did have to use some DMC from my stash as I ran out of two of the colors.  Fortunately, they matched exactly.  I also had to use my own 14-count Aida for the second heart since the pre-cut heart included in the kit was too small.

I made them into Christmas ornaments, but they probably won't be going on my tree.  I took these and several other pieces to a boutique at our church.  These didn't sell, but three others did.

Started: 10/20/2017

Finished: 10/28/2017

This Kokeshi Doll card was the free cover kit for the March 2013 Cross Stitcher magazine.  It's stitched as charted and also finished with the materials in the kit.

This one also went to the Christmas boutique, but didn't sell.