Staining with Paint - Christmas Folk by Hands on Design (FFO)

 I wanted to try my hand at staining with the DIY paint that Chantelle introduced in her Patreon video tutorials.  I knew the Christmas Folk paddle would be perfect.  I think it came out pretty much the way I wanted it to.

Stitch:  Christmas Folk by Hands on Design

Fabric:  32 ct. Platinum Linen

Floss:  DMC floss

Board:  Folk Paddle from Chantelle's 141 Design

It's a FFO day! 250th Celebration from Teresa Kogut (FFO)

 I decided to FFO Teresa Kogut's 250th Celebration eagle from the Nashville Needlework Market 2026 on the We are Blessed drum made by Chantelle's 141 Design Co.  I made my first cording and was pleased it came out right.

Hobby House Retreat - May 1-3, 2026

I had a nice vacation attending the Hobby House Retreat this past weekend.  There were three featured designers: Beth Twist (Heartstrings Samplery), Paulette Stewart (Plum Street Samplers), and Stacy Nash (Stacy Nash Designs).

Midnight Santa - (WIP)

 It's the 5th, so I picked the Midnight Santa WIP as my stitch today.  I'm stitching this as a SAL with my friend Denise and her friend Cora.  My plan is to get the lettering section done this week.  

Fabric:  40 ct. Ancient Ruin by Fox & Rabbit

Floss:  Vicki Clayton Silk conversion.

America the Beautiful - Mystery SAL Block 1 - Teresa Kogut (WIP)

 On the 4th, 14th, and 24th of the month we stitch patriotic themed items in our Discord group.  I picked America the Beautiful Mystery SAL to stitch as I'm a little behind due to some model stitching.  I plan to finish this today and move on to Block 2 the next time I pick it up.

My friend Sarah (from discord) says the men should have mouths.  I don't know, maybe I'll put them in, maybe I won't.  Lol!

Fabric:  40 ct. Maple Bar by Cedar River

Floss:  Called for

Tentative plans for May

Here are some of the things I'd like to accomplish this month:

• America the Beautiful (ATB) Mystery SAL - Blocks 1 & 2
• Fox & Rabbit Mystery SAL - May section
• Make Today Count SAL - Finish for Patreon Zoom
• Band Sampler - (Wanda)
• Band Sampler - (Sarah)
• On the 4's: ATB, 
• On the 5's: Midnight Santa
• Spooky:  13th and EOM - Midnight Ride 
• Work on Red Bunny (maybe finish)
• Start Northern Cardinal
• FFO - 250th Celebration on drum
• Paint Stain - Merry Christmas Folk.
• FFO - April MWI
• Summer in the Garden