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I finished 62 projects in 1999. Monica
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Elizabeth, When you signed your answer you mention a WIP titled Iris needleroll by Columbine. I was doing a search to find this design to no avail. Do you know of a site where I could see this? TIA! Joan in Philly
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Joan — I am not Elizabeth, but there is a Iris Needle roll by Columbine on the Elegant Stitch Web Page at: http://elegantstitch.com/columbine/irisneedlerojj.jpg Hope this helps, Love in Stitches, Coleen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Elizabeth, When you signed your answer you mention a WIP titled Iris needleroll by Columbine. I was doing a search to find this design to no avail. Do you know of a site where I could see this? TIA! Joan in Philly
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I am not Elizabeth, but there is a Iris Needle roll by Columbine on the Elegant Stitch Web Page at:
Thanks, Coleen — that’s the one! I’d just like to add that the Columbine needlerolls are truly the Cadillacs of needlerolls — they are packaged in big flat 9" x 11" plastic envelopes (held closed by those fascinating twirly wraparound string thingies) and they come with Belfast linen and delightful assorted specialty threads all separated and sorted and beautifully labelled. There are full reels of some of the tangly fibers (like blending filament — don’t you hate it when a kit comes with pre-cut lengths of this and they’re all tangles and coming apart and shredding?) and there are Mill Hill Treasures in their individual little plastic containers — the whole experience is a total joy. And of course the talented and generous Lois (owner of Elegant Stitch) serges the fabric for everything that she sends out –to the point of carefully opening a kit, serging the fabric, re-folding it and carefully re-sealing the kit! Wait until you see the Day’s of the Week rolls from Columbine — Sunday’s Child, Monday’s Child, etc — you’ll want to get the whole series! **not affiliated in any way — just an incredibly happy customer… Elizabeth WIP: Iris Needleroll by Columbine "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity…"
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Could someone define the word projects for me? I made 150 christmas stocking magnets last year. Is this 1 project or 150 projects?
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Hello to everybody! I hope all had a wonderful holiday! I was just wondering, as we approach closer to the end of this year, how many projects do you actually complete in a given year? I’m wondering what projects to tackle next, but wonder if I’m just biting off more then I can chew for only a short 365 days! — Melissa Sanchez Christmas Around the World and GIFTS by House of Lloyd www.houseoflloyd.com Home Shows and Catalog Parties! Just 6 orders = a minimum of $50 in Free Merchandise! No minimum sales requirements, no point system! Ask me for details or a free color copy of our catalogs!
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Hi Melissa, I have a goal of at least 12 projects per year. That is one for every month. I actually get more than that done every year. I am up to 42 xstitch projects so far this year. I have 2 more WIP and it would be nice if I could finish those this week. I usually add any other craft projects I have done during the year to my list. This year I had only one non-stitching project completed. So if I finish my WIP’s I will have completed a total of 45 for the year. TTYS, Amy
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How large are those project??? I am in awe D Who is thrilled if I finish 1 which I didnt. LOL
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi Melissa, I have a goal of at least 12 projects per year. That is one for every month. I actually get more than that done every year. I am up to 42 xstitch projects so far this year. I have 2 more WIP and it would be nice if I could finish those this week. I usually add any other craft projects I have done during the year to my list. This year I had only one non-stitching project completed. So if I finish my WIP’s I will have completed a total of 45 for the year. TTYS, Amy
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I have a goal of at least 12 projects per year. That is one for every month. I actually get more than that done every year. I am up to 42 xstitch projects so far this year. I have 2 more WIP and it would be nice if I could finish those this week. I usually add any other craft projects I have done during the year to my list. This year I had only one non-stitching project completed. So if I finish my WIP’s I will have completed a total of 45 for the year. TTYS, Amy
Wow. I guess I stitch a lot slower because I’m lucky if I finish 2 or 3 a year! Unless they are all ornaments or cards. Sarah in Ferndale WA (far Northwest corner of Washington State) Current WIP’s: Flower Power To e-mail me please remove SpamOut from my address
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Hello to everybody! I hope all had a wonderful holiday! I was just wondering, as we approach closer to the end of this year, how many projects do you actually complete in a given year?
I think that would depend on the size of the projects chosen and the time you have to stitch. I stitch 5 or 6 evenings in the week usually, and saturday and sunday mornings too. I finished 2 large pieces, Santa of the Forest and Peregrine Falcon, and 6 medium sized pieces, Blue Ribbon Rose, a Santa on the Moon, 2 samplers, Mouse with Watermelons and Wisteria. And one small butterfly with initials for dd Sarah. I also stitched on Moon Maiden, Great Blue Heron, another Wisteria (almost done), and Barn Owl. Richard
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It depends. Some are small things and some are big projects. 3 big ones that I can remember right off the top of my head are Angel of Christmas and 2 of the Mirabilia fairies. I am pretty sure that I finished a couple of projects on black fabric as well. I would have to go back and look at my stitching diary for the year to be sure. TTYS, Amy
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Hi Sarah, I have been told that I stitch fast. But I happen to think it is because I spend at least 2 hours a day stitching. Anyway, I try to do that. Sometimes other things interfere with my stitching time. TTYS, Amy
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I’m wondering what projects to tackle next, but wonder if I’m just biting off more then I can chew for only a short 365 days! — Melissa Sanchez
We’re in luck, it’s leap year in 2000, we’ll have one extra day on those projects! LOL Kathy
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meant I wanted one more day a WEEK! And…only once every FOUR Betsy 
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Hello to everybody! I hope all had a wonderful holiday! I was just wondering, as we approach closer to the end of this year, how many projects do you actually complete in a given year? I’m wondering what projects to tackle next, but wonder if I’m just biting off more then I can chew for only a short 365 days!
I usually accomplish about 4 or 5 depending on the size. The daughter of the owner of our LNS managed 52 in one year!!! Wonder where she got all that free time??? Barb
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Hello to everybody! I hope all had a wonderful holiday! I was just wondering, as we approach closer to the end of this year, how many projects do you actually complete in a given year? I’m wondering what projects to tackle next, but wonder if I’m just biting off more then I can chew for only a short 365 days! — Melissa Sanchez
I usually have seven or eight projects in my rotation at any one time. These get put aside, however, when a particular gift is needed. Some of my rotation projects are quite large and since I don’t work on them outside of the rotation, they may take a couple of years to finish. OTOH, I always have several small things going and finish them off in very short order. Right now I have four large projects in my rotation, one was begun in 1998 and is only half done. I haven’t been able to work on my rotation for several months, though, so it isn’t getting done very fast. I have done several Christmas presents, ornaments, and needlerolls since I put my rotation aside, however, so I have finished between 35 and 40 projects this year. Some of them were fairly large things from my rotation and several were small. Those people who only work on large projects may only finish two or three during a year’s time and those who only do small projects may finish a great number. Response by e-mail not expected but to respond remove anti-spam ending ".uk"
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Hello to everybody! I hope all had a wonderful holiday! I was just wondering, as we approach closer to the end of this year, how many projects do you actually complete in a given year? snip — Melissa Sanchez
I’ve got 13 planned for this coming year – actually, one is done & mailed already – a flower bear for my neice who will be 11 on Dec. 30. Two more are flower bears, two are nephew’s names done in the freebie Dragon Dreams alphabet, three are Flower Bears combined with :Sisters are different flowers from the same garden; one is a Harley/Police Officer/Rottweiler combo, one is a baby gift (baby not due ’til June/July & one is a High School graduation gift with a quote from Madeleine L’Engle. I can’t remember the others without checking my list, but I did the charting for the alphabets last night. This doesn’t even include next year’s Xmas presents, which I should start early enough to enjoy the process. :-)))) — Liz from Humbug
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Who is thrilled if I finish 1 which I didnt. LOL
Ditto! 
Cathy D. WIP’s Home for Christmas stocking (not finished this year either!) Heritage of Golf Set of home town buildings designed by a local artist. Santa of the Forest & getting ready for TW’s Wedding Sampler
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I haven’t done anything in the last year really and I feel so guilty about it. I have a 1yr old son and I am postive that says alot if not all. I have about 4 or 5 projects on the go and the last one my mother finished for me because she didn’t want to do anything she was working on. Big inspiration there. I so much want to complete the stuff I have started but being. I just want to fall in to bed and hope tommorrow takes the day off Anyone who says staying home and raising kids is a cushy job should be shot on the spot and to me and any other mother out there pat yourself on the back. We deserve that and a whole lot more. After writing that I am going to dig out my cross stitch with the violin on it and get it done. (even if it kills me) So happy stitching all and thanks for listening it has helped to put that down on pixels. Andrea
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Hello to everybody! I hope all had a wonderful holiday! I was just wondering, as we approach closer to the end of this year, how many projects do you actually complete in a given year?
One. I’m feeling *SLOOOOOOOOW* <grin I like to work large projects (TW and Mirabilia) and I’m lucky if I get one finished. Of course, now I have until October to finish TWs Wedding Sampler. Eeep! Robin
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It depends on the size of them and what else I have going. If I’m doing trial prep, I won’t touch a needle for six weeks, because I’m not taking lunch hour and working till 10:30 PM 7 days a week. I generally expect to complete one large and two medium projects each year, and as many "purse projects" as I can fit in. Some years, I get overzealous and finish a lot more, but that’s my basic goal. Since I am about 1/3 way through Mermaid and about 1/3 way through Sweet 16, I’m not expecting to do as well in 2000 simply because I want to get those done at all cost (16 is due in May, and will be done on time if I die trying) WIP: Sweet 16 (Silver Lining), Mermaid of the Pearls, Teen Creed, Sesame Street – Elmo I forward all Spam to administration. Don’t risk your on-line privileges by sending things I am not interested in. Thank you.
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pieces, Santa of the Forest and Peregrine Falcon, and 6 medium sized pieces, Blue Ribbon Rose, a Santa on the Moon, 2 samplers, Mouse with Watermelons and Wisteria. And one small butterfly with initials for dd Sarah. I also stitched on Moon Maiden, Great Blue Heron, another Wisteria (almost done), and Barn Owl.
I forgot to include Pecking Order, a pretty big chart I stitched for Patti. It is a feeding tray full of birds, 16 birds IIRC. Richard
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Ooooh…do tell about the Madeleine L’Engle piece, please! -Heather Lott I’ve got 13 planned for this coming year – actually, one is done &
mailed <snip & one is a High School graduation gift with a quote from Madeleine L’Engle. <snip — Liz from Humbug
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Does 1/2 of a large project count? hometown.aol.com/DBTurtle/design.html theFantasy/Medieval Cross Stitch Designs Lists "Floating beneath the sweet music of the dream garden symphony, winter came like a delicate diamond of death in a bitter moment."
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This question intrigued me enough to make up a little spreadsheet to figure it out. I started stitching in 1982, and have kept a log of all projects so I could fill in my data correctly. I stitched anywhere from 3 to 37 projects in any given year — the ‘3′ years were right after my divorce when I was a single mother commuting to school, the two ‘24′ years were while I was model stitching for Cross My Heart and did a lot of small projects for them, and the ‘37′ year was 1999 — I discovered needlerolls (as well as doing many of the Shepherd’s Bush Fold kits) and that accounts for the higher number. My final average was 11 projects a year. Elizabeth WIP: Iris Needleroll by Columbine "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity…"