WIPocalypse For July

I'm kind of proud of myself this month because I did an actual rotation with my stitching projects. The problem for me is that I tend to really get into stitching on one thing and am having fun, so I don't want to put it away and stitch something else. So getting into a real rotation is a big thing for me.

I made some progress on Rainbow Row.

This is the main one that I just wanted to keep stitching! Nice that I can see the building taking shape in back of the tree.

My Tulip's Praise had some stitches added to it.

The whole center section with the tulips is done and I started on some detail below that. This is a big project and I know it will be quite a while before I'm done. But coming along nicely and it's fun to stitch.

I started another Joyful World monthly chart - this one is November. I'll probably have it done before November! Giving myself plenty of time!

The way I'm stitching and the way the thread was dyed (Gentle Arts Green Pasture) gives the peacock's tail a striped look. At first I didn't know if I liked it, but no way was I going to rip it all out. I have since decided that it looks good the way it is and I'm leaving it. Note: It's really difficult to rip out stitches on 25 count fabric when you're stitching over one.

If you didn't see it in my last post, I finally finished Kaleidoscope!

I figured I'd post it one more time. It's a big finish for me as it was so detailed with a lot of colors. I'm pretty sure I'm going to frame it.

There's a new project on the horizon!

It's called But First Tea by Zindagi Designs (on Etsy). I have a special finishing method planned for this, so I had to make it fit a certain size. Therefore, I had to choose my fabric accordingly. Once again, I'll be stitching over one on 25 count Pearl Norden. Yes, more teeny-tiny stitches. I actually do like stitching these small stitches, so it should be a fun project. Very colorful too!

Question Of The Month: What is your oldest and your newest WIP?
I'm pretty sure my oldest WIP is Tulip's Praise. I think I've been working on it for about two years. I'm happy to be putting more stitches into it because it's going to be a beautiful finish. My newest WIP is But First Tea. That counts, right? Even though I haven't put a stitch into it, it's kitted up and ready to go. That first stitch will probably happen this week!

My August Goals: 1. Keep up my rotation success! 2. Possibly add a new project. But which one?

Thank you to Measi's Musings for hosting WIPocalypse. I truly believe that being in this group is responsible for keeping my stitching going and for avoiding stitching slumps!

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