The first of two new small projects--this is Of Female Worth's "Pin Keep Inn", which I started a few weeks ago. I only have in a very few little stitches. I love this little design and I love pinkeeps! The chart says, "Let your pins rest in this cozy keep. Snuggle them between the blanket stitches used to bind the edge. Slip your stitching needles under the rhodes stitches." The kit came with all the necessary supplies. When finished it should measure about 2-3/4" x 2-3/4". I love how the needles can be kept under the rhodes stitches that make up some of the bricks on the house. It should be fairly easy to finish, too. I really need some smaller projects to work with along with my bigger ones. I have only finished one small project this year thus far. I am not feeling like I am accomplishing much at all. I think last year at this time I had several things already done and finished. Where has my energy gone?
The second small project--I also dug out this Just Nan design that I started last year. I didn't get very far--only about a row of stitches. I didn't buy the frame, so I will have to think about how to finish this. It also measures 2-3/4" x 2-3/4". Of course being a Just Nan design there are lots of color changes. Perhaps working on these will help me feel like I am actually completing something! To be honest I am really in the mood to stitch a Prarie Schooler design. I may have to see if there is something small I can work on. I wouldn't mind making a little fob perhaps. I wonder how one of those PS strawberry designs would look using Valentine's Day colors? They are fairly simple and I have always wanted one for myself (I have made two and given them away). I feel a bit like I am working in slow motion this year!!