Incoherent Scribblings

I am planning on imbibing a little bit tonight so if I am going to do any stitching and/or blogging I better do it now.

I worked some more on “Snowman Wisdom” last night and got the laughing snowman finished. Isn’t he adorable? I just love the colors in his scarf! They are so cheerful.

Well, that’s about it for this afternoon… I’m off to stitch before I begin celebrating.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year! And remember… if you are going to drink, don’t drive and if you are going to drive, don’t drink.

Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

Hmm… I don’t think I made any New Year’s resolutions last year. I don’t have any plans to make any this year either.

Did anyone close to you give birth?

Yep! Dawn had Megan in September. A couple of other people that I know had babies too, but I am not especially close to them.

Did anyone close to you die?

Not exactly. My dad’s cousin died (I think that makes him my first cousin, once removed), but I didn’t know him very well.

What countries did you visit?

Does Arkansas count as another country?

What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?

Some of the “things” that I left at my mom’s house when I moved to Texas because the moving van ran out of room.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Getting As in all of the graduate classes that I took.

What was your biggest failure?

I created a series of independent workshops that weren’t as well-attended as I had hoped. Oh well, there’s always next semester!

What was the best thing you bought?

My BED!!!!

Where did most of your money go?

Bills

What did you get really, really, really excited about?

My sister and my niece’s visit over Spring Break.

What song will always remind you of 2008?

I can’t think of anything in particular.

Did you fall in love in 2008?

I really, really like someone, but I am not ready to call it love.

How many one-night stands?

That is nobody’s business but my own.

What was your favorite TV program?

HOUSE!!! I also discovered Dexter and Weeds and like both of them a lot too.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

I do not hate. It wastes too much time and energy.

What was the best book you read?

I don’t like the term “best.” It is too subjective. However, I had some favorite books. For class: The Godfather and The Jungle. For fun: The Little Book.

What was your greatest musical discovery?

Last.fm

What did you want and get?

A new bed.

What did you want and not get?

A new computer. (Actually I just started wanting a new computer a couple of months ago. I just need to save the money now.)

What were your favorite films of this year?

I have to say I was kind of disappointed with every film that I saw in the theater this year. Even The Dark Knight.

What did you do on your birthday?

On the actual night of my birthday I went out with some friends. However, I celebrated for something like two weeks. I went to New Mexico, I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and my new bed was delivered.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?

Same as always. Blue jean casual

What kept you sane?

Writing in my journal. (My actual paper journal, not my blog.)

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

I am not sure “fancy” is the right word, but I do like to look at the paparazzi pics of Suri Cruise. I think she is awfully cute!

What political issue stirred you the most?

I am not very political and don’t live in California, but I’d have to say “Proposition 8.”

Who did you miss?

My nice and nephew

Who was the best new person you met?

Technically I met him last year, but I really got to know Mr G and he is the best person I got to know this year.

Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder?

Happier

Thinner or fatter?

Of course I’d like to think I am thinner, but since I don’t own a scale I don’t know for sure. All my clothes still fit though so I suppose I am about the same.

Richer or poorer?

“Richer” – I actually managed to save some money this year!

What do you wish you’d done more of?

Stitching!

What do you wish you’d done less of?

Working!

WIPs carried over from 2008:

1. “Fairy Flora,” Mirabilia
2. “Spring Queen,” Mirabilia
3. “Summer’s Magic,” Dragon Dreams (SAL with Dawn)
4. “Tapestry Cat,” TW Designworks
5. “Snowman Wisdom,” Stoney Creek

Projects for 2009:

1. “Too Cute to Spook,” Stoney Creek (SAL with Dawn)
2. “Skeleton Crew,” Cross-Eyed Cricket (SAL with Dawn)
3. “Lady Rose,” Joan Elliott
4. “Kitty Cottage Sampler,” Little House Needleworks
5. “EduCATed,” Bent Creek
6. “Little Ballerinas,” Country Cottage Needleworks
7. “Choo Choo Train,” JBW Designs
8. “Princess Parade,” Country Cottage Needleworks
9. “Robert’s Cats” set, XStitch Happy

I am sure there will be other projects that I stitch throughout the year that aren’t on this list, but at least it’s a start!

I had planned on carrying on with “Fairy Flora” today, but I was in the process of sorting through some stash this afternoon and well, you know how it goes… I ended up starting something new!

Behold, the beginnings of “Snowman Wisdom” from the August 2008 issue of the Stoney Creek magazine. These little guys caught my eye because they are in the same style as the snowmen from Dawn’s latest round robin. I doubt I will finish “Snowman Wisdom” before the end of the year, but I don’t think it should take too long… perhaps it will be my first 2009 finish.

I am stitching “Snowman Wisdom” on a piece of 28 count Cashel linen from Silkweaver called “Boo.” I have belonged to Silkweaver’s FOTM club for a year now and this is the first piece that I have actually stitched something on! It’s funny, even though I have all these lovely pieces of hand-dyed fabric, I always seem to end up using something neutral and non-dyed instead. However, at the moment I actually have more Silkweaver pieces than neutral stuff, so I guess it is time to start using it!

*Note: This post mostly for personal reference.*

WIPs carried over from 2007:

1. “Above the Clouds,” TW Designworks – COMPLETE!
2. “Fairy Flora,” Mirabilia – so close…
3. “Four Seasons Cats,” Donna Vermillion Giampa – Turned it into a RR
4. “Poet’s Heart,” Lavender Wings – COMPLETE!
5. “Spring Queen,” Mirabilia – I don’t think I even touched it.

Projects for 2008:

1. “Cool Cats,” Margaret Sherry – COMPLETE!
2. “Harvest Witch,” Stoney Creek (SAL with Dawn) – COMPLETE!
3. “May Needleroll,” (Birthday Needleroll) The Victoria Sampler
4. “Tapestry Cat,” TW Designworks – started
5. “In Cupid’s Garden,” Mirabilia (1997 Freebie) – UFO
6. “The Bookshelf,” Little House Needleworks – COMPLETE!
7. “Irish Chain,” Pam Kellogg
8. “Halloween Postcard,” Passione Ricamo
9. “Quaker Heart,” Janice Wood – COMPLETE!
10. “Cat Nip Tea,” Just Nan
11. “Iowa,” (VS Hearts of America) The Victoria Sampler
12. “Britty Kitties,” Brittercup Designs
13. “Summer’s Magic” Dragon Dreams (SAL with Dawn) -WIP
14. “Kitty Cottage Sampler,” Little House Needleworks
15. “Purr-fick,” Margaret Sherry

Finishes 2004-2008

• 2004: 30
• 2005: 37
• 2006: 29
• 2007: 22
• 2008: 20 (possibly 21)

2009 Stitching Plan coming soon…