I really love the week between Christmas and New Year's. I can actually feel the dust settle. The hustle and bustle of the holidays over and the year winding down. We are usually committment-free, so it's a relaxing time for us. A time to just be...nowhere to go, nothing to do, nothing too pressing. A much needed interlude to refuel our energies for the new year.
I spent some happy hours stitching this, this past week. Although there is anything but immense quiet around here with the kiddos running around. This quote makes me content to be in my warm home while the air is frosty out and the evening is dark. It makes me think of beautiful and peaceful snow, and how it muffles all noise.
Winter Cabin (portion)
The Cricket Collectin #149
fabric: 28ct "staci-dyed" evenweave
fibers: recommended DMC
Summing up my crafty accomplishments for 2009: I had 52 cross stitch finishes, 60 knitting finishes, 3 embroidery finishes, and 1 crochet finish. HAPPY!!! Thank you to each and every one of you who stop by my little bit of cyberspace...without your inspiration and encouragement, I would never get anything done.
Thank you everyone for your incredible response to my giveaway! I wish I could send you each something. These giveaways are so much fun for me, and I find new-to-me blogs to visit with each one. So stay tuned for more in the coming year. Without further ado: Congrats Cathy B/With Needle and Thread! You've won my final giveaway for 2009!
Happy New Year everyone, hope yours is a good one!
Hmmm - my post would have been MUCH longer with all my unfinisheds, lol! Congratulations on all your accomplished ones and happy new Year!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Going to check my pattern stash to see if I have that leaflet. Nice job on the finish too =) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Staci!!!! I love it. I agree about the week between Christmas & New Year's.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your accomplishments in 2009.
That is a lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great motto!! I love the peaceful week during Xmas and NY's, too. Chrimastmas vacation for the kids means family time. Wishing you a VERY Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteYou've accomplished a lot this year, Staci! While I always admire your stitching, I drool over the knitting as it's not something I can easily do myself!
ReplyDeleteI love your current piece. That's so appropriate and I feel like that right now!
Congrats to Cathy B on winning the giveaway!
Happy New Year, Staci. Looking forward to seeing more of your work this year!
Congrats to Cathy B! Another great finish, what a great way to end 2009!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
You have been awfully busy this year! Congratulations on a beautiful finish and the 2009 finishes that came before it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Cathy! And congrats to you Staci on a very productive 2009!
ReplyDeleteNice finish for the start of the New Year! I looked in my stash and I do have that leaflet. Darling and very well finished. Happy New Year to you and I hope you have lots more to share with us in the upcoming year. I always love to read your blog. pj
ReplyDeleteLove your latest finish. You had a very productive year and I enjoy your blog. Can't wait to what you accomplish this year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece Staci!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and yours!! Faye
You have been very busy this past year! Love the happiness piece! Staci, you asked me about whether I tie knots in my work, when you visited my blog. No, I really try not to because often knots come undone. It is best to either leave a strand to work over as one does in cross stitch or to take a few tiny stitches in the same spot when starting to embroider. Have a blessed new year! blessings,Kathleen
ReplyDeleteA wonderful quote that you stitched to perfection! Such a gorgeous finish! You have so many accomplishments for 2009. I'm trying to change my stitching habits a little so I actually finish more.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Staci, and I look forward to seeing all of your lovely projects you will do in 2010!
Thanks to YOU. Your blog is my favorite that I found this year. Your stitching and choices are ALL gorgeous!!!!!! Terry in Texas
ReplyDeleteWow! That's some major accomplishments. How are you going to top that this year???
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner!! Yays!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making such a nice blog full of posts for me to follow throughout 2009! I wish you even more great finishes in 2010 and look forward to reading about it, too!
Congrats to Cathy B.!
ReplyDeleteLove your piece - thanks for sharing with us!
What a lovely finish and sentiment. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLovely piece indeed!
ReplyDeleteWishing you just the best for the upcoming year.
Big hug!
Love your new finish!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on an amazing number of stitched/knitted/crochet finished in 2009 .. keep up the great work!
Happy New Year!
You had a very successful stitching and knitting year, Staci. And your latest piece is just as beautiful as the others.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and enjoy your stitching and knitting!
Congratulations to Cathy!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats to you, on that beautiful finish! I love the saying on it. I think your post put into words what I enjoy so much about the week between Christmas and New Years. A lot of shops, the bank and the post office shut down for a few days after Christmas, and the kids are mostly happy to just hang out at home. The 19 yr old has a busy social life but is happy to be home most of the time, and I just love hanging out at home, watching movies and enjoying each other (when the kids aren't fighting.). I almost hate to see them go back to school. Almost. ;)
Wishing you and your family a blessed, happy & healthy 2010!
Oh, Staci, I've missed so much the last couple of weeks, including your giveaway! So sorry. I love your beautiful finishes. Your finish-finishing is so pretty. Congratulations on all of your crafty finishes for the year. The list is incredibly impressive.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish, what a lovely saying
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful 2010 with lots of amazing finishes for me to be inspired with.
Nice finish! Thanks so much for your beaded edge instructions. I really enjoyed your indestructible poinsettia piece. Happy New Year, one filled with lots of stitching, knitting, and fun!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish with a wonderful sentiment, and it is exactly how I feel too :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Cathy, a most deserving winner!
Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Staci
Love your finish! How do you keep track of all your finishes, 52 cross stitch finishes in one year!!!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful new year!
What an amazing list of accomplishments for 2009! Glad we could all "help you out" this past year! ;-) You just keep stitching and knitting and crafting away, and I, for one, will continue to admire your beautiful work. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!
ReplyDeleteoh my
ReplyDeletethis is perfect
tomorrow our last guests leave
loved having everyone
but so longing for the immense quiet........just perfect
What a lovely little piece and your finishing is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I like the sentiment and lovely stitching and finishing too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 2010!
(eeek, the word verification is 'bangs' now that will spoil the quiet!)
I like the sentiment and lovely stitching and finishing too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 2010!
(eeek, the word verification is 'bangs' now that will spoil the quiet!)
Staci, I just discovered your blog. I love your finishes and my jaw drops at the thought of 52 finishes, especially with all the knitting and other projects! I am looking forward to seeing what you'll be up to in 2010.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish Staci! Congrats on all your finishes for 2009, that was a fantastic achievement. I love dropping by your blog to see what you've been up to. Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy 2010.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW and can I ask when do you sleep?? Or maybe you don't! If I didn't sleep I could get so much more done. Heck if I didn't spend so much time on this darn machine I could get more done.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have stitched and finished - it is just gorgeous. Wherever did you find that ribbon from???
I hope your New Year is a good one.
Love
Patti xxx
Happy New Year Staci.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a very successful crafty year. Your various needles were smoking indeed.
Love your new finish.
Wow you stitched a lot. I love quiet times after the Christmas rush. Lovely piece. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Staci! Wishing you all the best in 2010!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Staci! Congrats on all you accomplishments :)
ReplyDeleteLove this finish .. now that the boys are older, I have a bit too much immense quiet some times :)
Beautiful stitch and finish Staci!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Cathy on her winning your last giveaway of 2009.
Love your new blog look - very classy!
Lovely finish Staci! I would have posted sooner but I passed out when I read your list of 2009 finishes. Holy Moley! What a year for you! Here's hoping 2010 is just as good.
ReplyDeleteHow ever is really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDarn, bloglines is slow, I only just got an update for this post... But what a beauty it is! Love you "Happiness" piece!!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh that is a gorgeous finish Staci. Love the quote:)
ReplyDeleteTerrific piece - not seen that one before its brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy year you had last year but oh how wonderful all your stitchy/knitty work is - thankyou for sharing it all with us during 2009.