A few finished projects

I finished up a few projects just in time for Christmas ...

Meara's stocking (finished in record time!!!)

Sus's Christmas sampler (she did most of the work, I just finished a bit of the stitching and framed it)

A poem for Dad for his two doggies (China and Mea) that passed this year

And I didn't get photos of the poinsettia towels I stitched for Sus or the Woodland Walk sampler I did for Mom. I always forget something!

And because they didn't make an earlier post .. here are the two stockings I made as gifts last year:

It was cool to see four of my handmade stockings hanging in a row this year!

A Bag for Emily

I finished another bag ... this one is for Emily! It's a much smaller one - more like a purse. I didn't do any zippers this time, but I did match the pattern on the pocket with the bag. I made lots of bias tape for this project, and didn't break any needles (although the current one is on its way out). I'm having fun with my new toy!

Gift for Jen and Rob

I finished Jen and Rob's sampler and promptly forgot to take a picture of it! It looks just like this one (a bit different gold frame), but it says "jen and rob november 10" in the section where the alphabet is shown.

A Baby Gift

I finally finished my first Christmas stocking - a gift for Isaac Ciravolo (Tara's little one). I really like the way it turned out, and hopefully it becomes a treasure for the Ciravolos for years to come!

Post script: Tara sent out Christmas cards with Zac and the stocking! He is such a cutie!!!
I love his little bare feet in the second photo (Christmas in Houston!)

Here is the front (Dimensions kit):

Here is the back (navy blue corduroy with white stars embroidered):