Stitching Update and Exciting News!

 Hello from a very chilly Wisconsin!

At our public library they have a showcase where they highlight things for an entire month. They put things in there like collections, hobbies, paintings, etc. Right now there is a collection of Lego models. Last week on the library's Facebook page, they said they need things to showcase. Jerry and I were going to the library that day anyway so I asked if they would be interested in my cross stitch. She said "Absolutely!". :) After January the entire year was open so I had my choice of months. I knew I would be anxious if I had to wait so I chose February. So for the entire month of February my stitching will be showcased! I'm deciding on things to put in there. A few things I have hanging on my walls and I'm borrowing back a few things my daughters have in their homes and also my nieces name piece. Maybe a few of the Christmas or Halloween pillows. I'm not sure how much to bring but I figured I will bring a bunch and she can choose what she wants to use. I'm so excited! I will take pics and post them here so stay tuned for those. :)

While I was laying in bed that night I was thinking of what stitched things to bring and thought I would love to have my Monopoly piece in there. But...I still had a lot to stitch. I started that day and stitched quite a bit this past weekend. I did make a lot of progress. I still have 7 squares and the monopoly logo across the middle. I'm pretty sure I can get it done. Fingers crossed! It won't be framed because it will probably be forever before I can afford that, but I still want to include it. Here's what I stitched since my last update and also the completed piece as of today.

I was going to try not to buy any more stash until I finished more of what I already have (or already have started!). But then I saw a new chart called 'Paradise Banner' from Stoney Creek and I knew I had to stitch it. Katie mentioned that we should do it as a SAL so I said "sure!".  :) We won't start it until after I finish Monopoly, whenever Katie is ready. We plan to stitch on it a certain (to be decided) day of the week. It's such a fun, summery design! It makes me even more anxious to finish Monopoly!

I'm still working on my 2 HAED (Mini Shiver Meow Timbers and Pumpkin Pixie), but haven't worked on them in the last week since I'm focusing on Monopoly. I will post an update on them soon.

Well, I think that's about all I have for tonight. Short update for me! I just wanted to mention the good news and get the progress pic posted.

Hugs & stay warm!