Stitching Time

My hope is that if I could get this far with the charity auction stocking, I could finish the lower portion by the end of September and then assemble it during October.  In reality, I reached this point Sunday evening.  It was a little difficult for me to organize myself to take the picture until yesterday. 

Monday was a no stitching day.  I probably should have stitched and still had to force myself to stitch on Tuesday.  Tuesday afternoon I picked up my needle and began on the wedding sampler. 

Today I will continue stitching the wedding sampler.  Tomorrow I will resume stitching the stocking.  My current plan is to stitch the wedding sampler one day per week.  It depends upon how quickly the stocking stitches; potentially it could go much more quickly than the upper portion because what remains is not nearly as detailed.  If the stocking works up more quickly, I will have more time to give to the wedding sampler.  Because of the length of time it will take to have the mats cut and frame made, I think it will not be feasible to expect to have it ready by the wedding.  There is, though, a very high probability that the stitching will be done.  When I get to that point, we will see how the mom and bride want to handle it.  If they would like to display it, I can stretch it for them. 

As you look at the sampler, please keep in mind that the bridesmaids' dresses are a very deep teal.  The bride will be using peacock feathers in the floral arrangements.