I haven't really gotten in much stitching over the weekend unfortunately. But I did work on this small project and did a little finishing. It seems to me that that part always takes much longer than I plan and expect. This is the most recent Essy's Friends design. It is by Shepherds Bush called Heartfelt Flower. I admit that I have lagged behind on these designs. I signed up for the automatic shipment for these, which I generally never do. I think it was good in the end that I did so, as there is now a waiting list to get them. I stitched the very first one (also a tin pin), and then let the next three or so go without even stitching them. I am sure I will get caught up eventually. This one was very fast going. I only have problems with getting the linen all lined up nicely over the matte board, but I think it looks okay. I am not one to wear pins, but I have them displayed on my shelf. Next months design is by Sampler Cove.
Here is my January cushion all finished. It is by Prairie Schooler from the Pairie Year chart. It took a little longer for this one as I decided to stitch a border on the back, and put the month, year, and my initials. I wanted to be lazy and just put on fabric, but I am sure in the long run I will be happier that I took the time to make the back nice as well. I plan on putting the month, date, and my initials on each month in some way or another. I will get February's linen all ready to go. I am thinking of finishing that as an eight corner pillow. But I won't start that one for a few weeks still. If you want to take a peek in my Picturetrail Album you can see the back of this as well as the two tin pins that I made together. Now I am off to work some more on my Victoria Sampler class piece. I am trying to use my Q-snaps, but I have to say it is odd working with them. I guess I need to get used to them!