Making some good progress and even seeing a finish

Here it is the start of another week, and I must admit that it has a bit of a challenge to get some stitching done in the last week. Part of me was trying to ensure that I could see progress on things, but it was hard.

I was busy with some work things that needed to get finalized as well as some of the other things that I wanted to get done.

Unleash the Butterflies - here is the project that I wanted to try and move forward a little bit and it was nice to see that I was able to do just that. Seeing that I could get more of her face finished makes me happy and we will see what happens next time I pick this piece up.

I have enjoyed working on Unleash the Butterflies for the last couple of weeks, but it is now time for her to go away for just a little while as I have another project that I want to work on. I know that she isn't going to be far from me, but a break is always a good thing and it's time to work on other things. I love the details that showed up and we will see what happens next time she gets some attention.

Festive Fox - this is the small ornament that I was working on as I am trying to make sure that I can spend some time working on some smaller things this year instead of just working on projects that are rather large. Given this project was under 60 stitches by 60 stitches I didn't think it would be long before it was finished.

Of course, I had to add some beads to this ornament because it was just too much fun. The berries were to be two different colours of read but I figured a bead in the centre of each of them would work as well so that is what I did. 

Argyle Sweater - once Festive Fox was completed, I had to figure out the next small project that would get some attention and this sweater was the one. It is a little larger than the last couple of ornaments, but it shouldn't take me long to get it done or at least I hope that it doesn't.

The fabric that I am using is Vintage Country Mocha and I love the colouring on it because it gives that bit of aged look and that is nice. I do know that there are going to be more ornaments on this piece as I have both 20 count and 18 count aida. the sweaters are on 20 count aida and I am so happy that I decided to pick up this fabric for some of the ornaments that I will be stitching.

Rainforest Canopy Shawl - here is the knitting project that got the attention over the last little while. This last week I was determined to make sure that I could get the rest of the shawl knit. Of course, I had one more lace section to go and then the rest of the piece was easy. I got the lace section done quickly and then it was just the last two sections that I needed to knit. It did take a bit longer than I anticipated to get the shawl completed but I am happy that it is now finished and I just need to block it.

Of course, while I was finished up this project I was also thinking about the next project that was going to be put on the needles. The yarn for the next project is all ready to go and the needles are ready so hopefully this coming week I will be able to get this next project moved forward.

Other projects - given what I have worked on there hasn't been much time to work on other things. I know that there are some other projects that I would like to try and move forward so we will see what happens this coming week. I do know that I have a different cross stitch project that will be getting some attention and a new knitting project, so I think I am going to be busy for a while.

I hope you are finding that bit of time to do what makes you happy given the cold weather we have been dealing with. Being able to curl up and do something relaxing even for a little while each day does make things a little easier to deal with.

This coming week I have a few things that need my attention so we will try and get them done quickly so that I can spend some time working on my projects so that I have some progress to show you next week. Have a good week and if you are in the deep freeze like we are, stay warm.