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Monday, May 07, 2012

May Stitching Goals and Helping Out

Its taken me a few days to get around to doing this... well a week actually.  Its the start of a new month so its time to talk about what I hoped to accomplish and what I actually accomplished in the last stitching month.

April Stitching Goal Review

Stitch one ornament - Yes
Work on The Accolade - Yes
Finish Winter Mandala - Yes


May Stitching Goals

Stitch one ornament
Finish Outlining on Spring Mandala
Finish Page 2 on The Accolade

Earthdancer when I received her

I think it was about 2 years ago Christin and I started talking about the retirement of one of her co-workers, who is a former co-work of mine.  She is such a great person that we BOTH wanted to do something for her.  Finally Christin came up with the idea to stitch up Butternut Road's Earthdancer.  I immediately offered if she would do all the cross stitch that I would do the beading and the ultra suede fringe and dream catcher.  Oh I cursed and cursed for many hours but she is now done and looks magnificent!  Bonus... there's still some time (months) before the retirement!

 Earthdancer all finished!

I'm a little late with the WIPocalypse update as well that will be coming this week.  I doubt it'll be tomorrow... tomorrow evening I'm receiving a BIG award from my employer that goes to one support staff employee each year.  Hopefully someone will take some pictures for me, the awards are being given after mass at the Notre Dame Basilica downtown.


34 comments:

jhm said...

COngrats on the award.

Beautiful job on Earthdancer - lucky co-worker.

JHM

Kathy A. said...

Earthdancer is stunning. You and Christin have done a magnificent job.
Congrats on the award. I hope someone does get a photo of you tomorrow night! Way to go girl!

Barbi said...

Gorgeous finish on Earthdancer! Congratulations on your award!

Lynn said...

Earthdancer looks amazing!! Congrats to both you and Christin on a fantastic finish.

Enjoy your special night tomorrow and congrats on your award. I know how thrilled you are!

Annette-California said...

Earthdancer is gorgeous! Your gift is very special. What a treasure your friend will cherish for sure. You are very thoughtful and have come up with a wonderful gift.

Lesleyanne said...

Congrats on the award. Earthdancer looks great.

Christine said...

Earthdancer looks wonderful.
Congratulations on your award.

Giovanna said...

Well done on Earthdancer, she's spectacular! And congrats on the award.

Anonymous said...

Hello Dani

Earthdance is just fabulous!

Congratulations on your award!

Chris said...

What an amazing finish.She is beautiful.
Congratulations on your award too :)

Sara said...

Congratulations on Earthdancer! It looks amazing and I'm sure your coworker will love it.

Julie said...

Congratulations on the award, well done.

Earthdancer is amazing!

Bette said...

Congrats on the award. Earthdancer is gorgeous!

Lucy said...

She is gorgeous!!!!

Carol said...

Wow! What an incredible piece you and Christin created, Dani. Your friend will be thrilled.

And congratulations on your award--you should be very proud of yourself :)

Chelle said...

Oh how BEAUTIFUL!!! You and your friend did an awesome job.

Congratulations on your award!

Mouse said...

ohhhh well done on the award :) sooo what do you win ??? flowers chocolates a voucher ??? i am sooo nosey heheheh
and fabulous job you have both done on the earth dancer :)
and well done on the goals too :)
love mouse xxxxx

McKenna C. said...

Congratulations on the award and the finish! She's beautiful!

Linda said...

Earthdancer is absolutely stunning. Lucky co-worker. Congrats on the award.

Linda

Anne said...

Congrats on your award Dani!! Earthdancer is stunning and your coworker will be amazed to receive this gorgeous gift!!

Sherry said...

Congrats on the award. How exciting! And Earthdancer is amazing. I hope you let us know what she says about the gift. I know she will treasure it. It's an added bonus that it's done with time to spare. Oh how I hate having a stitching deadline looming!

Ewa said...

Earth Dancer looks great and congrats on your award! Also, great job meeting all your goals for the month - something I never do!

Melanie said...

Earthdancer is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

Bonnie Brown said...

Great job on ED!
And congrats again on your award...and have fun tonight!!

ollie1976 said...

Earthdancer turned out beautiful.
-Jen

Shelleen said...

Earthdancer turned out beautiful. Congrats on the award.

geeky Heather said...

Earthdancer looks GREAT!!! You two are awesome...I wish I had such nice coworkers. =) And great job on your April goals! All done....GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!

sharine said...

Earthdancer looks beautiful! Wonderful finish.

Daffycat said...

A wonderful finish, Dani! What a nice gift this is.

Wow ~ big congratulations on your award!

Sue said...

Congratulations on your award!
Earthdancer is BEAUTIFUL!

mdgtjulie said...

Looking great Dani. I love your Earthdancer. She's gorgeous. Glad you got her done in time.

Bekca said...

Wow, Earthdancer looks amazing! Good luck with all your goals :)
Best wishes.

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

gorgeous stitching :)

Karen said...

Just gorgeous!!