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Thursday, October 7, 2010

October Curls

Can you believe I finished my October Snapper Year already? I'm thinking this design was the whole reason for stitching this project! I love this silly pumpkin. Ooo ~ this counts as a pumpkin challenge finish too, doesn't it? This one had nearly every color changed from the recommended ones. I enjoyed stitching it a lot...it was so easy and quick. Now, I have three whole weeks of stitching whatever I feel like before I can start the November block. It's hard to believe I finished so early. Remember when I stitched May's block early then had to frog the whole thing? Yay, this block is in the correct place!


Today is the New Moon! That means it's time for a Totally Useless update. My ORT jar is plum full. See all that orange thread from stitching pumpkins? Autumn colors are the best! Join us for the Totally Useless Stitch a Long...grab an empty jar, save your ORTs and post a picture on your blog on the New Moon.

It was back to work for me today. Blech! But not too bad ~ it's almost the weekend already, right? Oh, what I wouldn't give to be a lady of leisure with nothing to do but stitch and stash...
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Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox

49 comments:

Peggy Lee said...

October's block is so CUTE! I too love this time of year.
I would have hardly anything to show if I started an ORT jar. I started one many months ago and it hardly has anything in it. I usually use my floss until it's shorter than the needle!

Theresa said...

I love this square!!!!!!

Annie said...

Yea for you for getting perfectly caught up! That pumpkin is definitely made for the challenge. I'm sure you will find some stitching to keep you occupied til November!

Chris said...

Yea! For finishing October so quick! I love that pumpkin.
So, what now?

Anonymous said...

Yay for finishing early! I love your TUSAL jar this month.

valerie said...

Wow, you are flying through Snapper Year now! October Curls looks great!Reminds me to take a photo of my TUSAL jar when I get home tonight...if it's not dark by then!

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Love the Pumpkin Block !! I emptied my Ort Jar today, while cleaning house. I am filling it up again.

Lainey said...

A great square Sharon, look forward to seeing your new stitching pieces. Hugs!

Lesleyanne said...

Another lovely block. Your ort jar is very full. Can't wait to see what you stitch next.

BubzRugz said...

I'm off to find a bottle - I usually mash them up into a little bowl..... this looks much more satisfying!
Hugz

Jan said...

That is just so cute. I think it should count for the Pumpkin Challenge.

Kathy A. said...

Yeah!!!! Done way ahead of time! You go girl! Three whole weeks of stitching whatever.
Love that art jar! Mine is almost full so it's time to head to Arizona and start working on that one

Berit said...

It DEFINITELY counts. :D

Would you believe I have TWO finishes (and one finish-finished) for the challenge which I have not blogged or posted *sad*. I'm thinking this is sandwich-and stitch night. Does it count as cooking if I toast them in the oven? I even *made* soup from an envelope and added some things. ;)

Friendship Crossing said...

Wow Sharon, how stinkin' cute!
I had this one all kitted up to work on at the beach in Aug. and still haven't started it yet. LOL

Well, now you've inspired me to get to it! I'm still working on Jolly Jack! I'm just so slow, ha.

Take care!
Tanya~friendshipcrossing.blogspot.com

Myra said...

Yipee! It looks great. I'm with you on the lady of leisure thing. Where are all those self made millionaires when we need them? :o)

Jackie's Stitches said...

I'm going to have to go see what the original colors are on this one, your color choices are perfect! Congrats on getting it finished so quickly.

Hillery said...

You are flying along with this years calendar. Anything on the agenda for next year?

Angela said...

Your almost there Sharon! Can you see the finish line? October looks great, look forward to seeing what you decide to stitch with your "free" time!

Missy said...

Too cute!!! Can't wait to see it completed.I'm jealous!!

Barbi said...

Love October's square! Aaahhhh wouldn't it just be divine if we could all just stitch and stash and eat bonbon's with consequences?
*sigh*

Anonymous said...

October Curls is very cute. I would imagine there might be a little more orange in your ort jar next month, eh?

Lynn said...

That little pumpkin certainly does count!Two birds killed at once, a monthly finish and a pumpkin finish. Way to go!!
Hope your return to work went smoothly. So what stitch comes next?

Annette said...

Wow Congratz with your early finish. It looks great. Yes this is another one for your pumkin challenge.
Love all the colors in your jar.
Good luck with deciding what too stitch next, it will be something beautifull.......

Christine said...

That pumpkin is too adorable for words withits curly little stem!
Enjoy your "free" stitching time

Lillie said...

Snapper blocks looking good and Spooky Cat finished beautifully.
Have a good weekend.

Unknown said...

As as close to a "lady of leisure" as anyone could be, I will say there is still a lot of LIFE that gets in the way of stitching. Like laundry (the current task) and making dinner (no, you really do you get tired of going out for every meal) and bills. Even if I don't vacuum or clean, 24 hours goes by in a flash.

Esther said...

Its so cute!!

Ohh was it new moon? I always forget.....lucky I have you to remember it ;))
lolz

Siobhán said...

Great job on October!

Carmen said...

lovely pumpkin!, i want time to stitch. and a lot of stash,, and win the lottery to do all this.. ;D ;D

Annemarie said...

Yay you! Well done on the October Snapper AND the SAL. I'm notoriously bad at them and would even fail to deliver THIS one on time, but I enjoy following your - shall we say - progress :o)

Nancy said...

Such a pretty pumpkin design! Congratulations on finishing this one early, and I know you'll enjoy planning your next stitch!

Pumpkin said...

This is one of my favorite blocks ;o) I'm surprised that your done so quickly. LOL! Sorry, couldn't resist...

Carolyn NC said...

Adorable block- have fun stitching what you want now!

Bekca said...

October looks great, I love Autumn too. Enjoy your stitching freedom! :)

Kathy said...

Love the October square! It's one of my favorites in the series.

Karan said...

Enjoyed my catch up & seeing all the wonderful finishes, RAK's & PIF's. Love your Snapper Year - great to see it all caught up. Glad you got the smelly dog problem sorted too. LOL :0)

Blu said...

Thumbs up on finishing the October block so early! That pumpkin is just awesome!

Love the layers of colour in your TUSAL jar.

Carol said...

Yay for finishing early!! Your October block looks great and I love your color changes... Can't wait to see the whole thing in December :)

Meadows08 said...

That was super quick! I like how October "curls" :)

Jo said...

Great block - I love all of the curls!!

Tonya said...

LOVE the ort jar, the little pieces do make colorful decor eh? Thanks for visiting my blog. I can't believe you have that many followers, you rock!! Blessed weekend..

Dani - tkdchick said...

oooh I absolutely love this block and the colours its stitched in!

Aussie Stitcher said...

That is a cute block, well done on finishing it so soon.

Cindy F. said...

AWESOME!! I have this in my bag to start;) Good job girl!

Julie said...

Speedy needles this month, such a cute block

Sun City Stitcher said...

hip hip hooray on the finish and the ort jar sure is pretty!

Natalia said...

You are ahead, good for you !! I feel I am always behind on my stitching, so Congratulations !! Oh also wish I have nothing else to do but stitch and stash. LOL !!

Meari said...

Congrats on finishing October Curls. Love it!

Danielle said...

This block is my favorite of all the blocks. You are almost finished now!