Thank goodness for the Tour. It has been so hot here, that working outside is limited and watching the bike race allows me to stitch a bunch! I do enjoy the strategy involved, but love all of the gorgeous scenery and bits of historical knowledge provided by the commentators.

I am finally near the end of my first Christmas gift - just a bit more backstitching and French knots. There have been a gazillion knots between "snow" falling and garland for the tree. Am doing the Dimensions kit Home for the Holidays for some family friends. I am going to stitch around the whole edges with the more cranberry color red (had lots in my stash from previous Dimension kits) and then will make into a pillow. Think I will use a darker green microsuede backing for the pillow. Haven't decided on the edging for the pillow as yet - might do a golden yellow.

Anyway, I have had so many WIP's going and jumping around them, that I have decided to push and get some done!