As in most years, I’m striving to stitch from stash as much as possible. Threads are the normal exception, as well as my auto-ship for Just Nan new releases and anything in danger of going out of print.

Arezzo by Nora Corbett — Complete stitching.

Complete stitching on at least 4 Just Nan designs.
– Gingerbread Peace Mouse and tin
– Candy Corn Ghost Mouse
– Crystal Snowlady Mouse
– Frosty Chillingsworth Mouse
– Blitzen Glistens
– Winter Mouse Scissor Roll
– Twilight Pearls Leaf Ball

Complete stitching on at least 2 Mill Hill kits.

Pick 1 long-standing WIP and make significant progress on it.

Knock out some other small WIPs, if possible, like:
– Daydreams Petite in Glass – Crystal Creation
– Hermanson Hardanger – Russian Inspired Ornament #2
– Leisure Arts – R is for Reading Vinyl Bookmark

1. Blackwork Hamsa Design by Unknown – Completed stitching on January 28th
2. Free Dutch Tile by Peppermint Purple – Completed stitching on January 30th
3. Biscornu SAL #1 by Mint Cranberry – Completed stitching on February 24th
4. Biscornu SAL #2 by Mint Cranberry – Completed stitching on February 27th
5. 2021 Hybrid Blackwork SAL by Peppermint Purple – Completed stitching on March 6th
6. Biscornu SAL #3 by Mint Cranberry – Completed stitching on March 27th
7. Kitty by Milana – Completed stitching on April 5th
8. The Nightmare Before Christmas minis by Disney (#1-3) – Completed stitching on April 9th
9. The Nightmare Before Christmas minis by Disney (#4) – Completed stitching on April 21st
10. To My Lovely Mum by Durene Jones – Completed stitching on May 1st
11. Plumed Peacock Mouse and tin from the Mouse on a Tin series by Just Nan – Completed stitching on May 8th
12. Antique Chic by Cheryl McKinnon – Completed stitching on May 29th
13. Bes-tea by Durene Jones – Completed stitching on June 11th
14. Butterfly Ornament by Durene Jones – Completed stitching on June 25th
15. 3D Hardanger Pattern – Pincushion ottoman by Iryna Naniashvili – Completed stitching on July 2nd
16. Nessie Believe by OpheliasCreationsCA (on Etsy) – Completed stitching on July 5th
17. A Very Covid Christmas 2020 Ornament Snowman by Beverly Ellis – Completed stitching on July 9th
18. Spooky Cage from the Autumn Harvest Collection by Mill Hill – Completed stitching on August 9th
19. Bird Ornament by Durene Jones – Completed stitching on August 28th
20. Glory Bee Mouse and tin from the Mouse on a Tin series by Just Nan – Completed stitching on September 18th
21. 3 x Mt Rushmore Bound by ?? – Completed stitching on November 26th
22. 2 x Cryptid Christmas Ornament #5: Release the Christmas Lights by Lola Crow Cross Stitch – Completed stitching on December 18th

1. 5 x Strawberry Emery by Janie Hubble Designs – FFO’d on January 23rd
2. Biscornu SAL #1 by Mint Cranberry – FFO’d on February 24th
3. Biscornu SAL #2 by Mint Cranberry – FFO’d on February 27th
4. Biscornu SAL #3 by Mint Cranberry – FFO’d on March 27th
5. Christmas 2021 Vaccine Ornament by Beverly Ellis – FFO’d on May 3rd
6. Plumed Peacock Mouse and tin from the Mouse on a Tin series by Just Nan – FFO’d on May 8th
7. Gingerbread Santa Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on May 15th
8. Gingerbread Mrs. Santa Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on May 15th
9. Gingerbread Angel Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on May 15th
10. Gingerbread Jingle Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on May 15th
11. Antique Chic by Cheryl McKinnon – FFO’d on May 29th
12. Bes-tea by Durene Jones – FFO’d on June ??
13. Butterfly Ornament by Durene Jones – FFO’d on June 25th
14. 3D Hardanger Pattern – Pincushion ottoman by Iryna Naniashvili – FFO’d on July 2nd
15. Dove from the Tiny Treasured Diamonds Collection by Mill Hill – FFO’d on August 9th
16. Minerva’s Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 9th
17. Romeo the Groom Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 9th
18. Juliet the Bride Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 9th
19. Hazel FunWitch Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 10th
20. Witchy’s Sister Mouse by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 10th
21. Nessie Believe by OpheliasCreationsCA (on Etsy) – FFO’d on August 10th
22. A Very Covid Christmas 2020 Ornament Snowman by Beverly Ellis – FFO’d on August 10th
23. Cardinal Tweet by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 10th
24. Bluebird Tweet by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 13th
25. Rosebud Tweet by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 13th
26. Lorelei Lamb by Just Nan – FFO’d on August 13th
27. Bird Ornament by Durene Jones – FFO’d on August 30th
28. Glory Bee Mouse and tin from the Mouse on a Tin series by Just Nan – FFO’d on September 18th
29. 2 x Mt Rushmore Bound by ?? – FFO’d on December 31st

It looks like I’m overdue on a few annual goal updates. I didn’t even bother to make stitching goals for 2021, but here are the updates for 2020 and 2022:

2020 Stitching Goals

As usual, this year’s goal is to stitch from stash, with minimal outlay for new designs and DMC that needs to be replenished, with the exception of Just Nan releases and any Mirabilia/Nora Corbett designs that may be discontinued that I don’t already have. Otherwise, I want to avoid buying fabric, specialty fibers and embellishments, where possible.

Water Wonderland by Joan Elliott — Complete stitching and present to recipient.
Success! Completed, framed and presented to my mom for her 70th birthday.

Bonsai and Buddha by Dimensions — Make significant progress on stitching.
** Failure. Didn’t touch it.

Fairy Moon by Mirabilia — Make some progress on stitching. (Another long-standing WIP.)
** Failure. Didn’t touch it.

Arezzo by Nora Corbett — Make some progress on stitching.
** Partial success? Touched it once.

Complete stitching on at least 6 Just Nan designs in my stash. This should help me to work through my extensive Just Nan stash.
** Partial Success – Four designs completed **
– Gingerbread Angel Mouse
– Gingerbread Jingle Mouse
– Gingerbread Mrs. Santa Mouse
– Gingerbread Santa Mouse

Knock out some other WIPs, if possible, like:
– Daydreams Petite in Glass – Crystal Creation
– Hermanson Hardanger – Russian Inspired Ornament #2
** Failure. Didn’t touch either or any other WIPs

2022 Stitching Goals

Let’s face it, the main goal is 2022 is to survive our third year in a pandemic. Period.

Beyond that, I’ll set some guidelines to refer to if I’m looking for a new project. Let’s keep it simple:

Complete stitching on 4 Just Nan designs.
** Success! Completed stitching on 4 designs (Plumed Peacock Mouse and Glory Bee Mouse), and also FFO’d:
– Plumed Peacock Mouse and tin
– Gingerbread Santa Mouse
– Gingerbread Mrs. Santa Mouse
– Gingerbread Angel Mouse
– Gingerbread Jingle Mouse
– Minerva’s Mouse
– Romeo the Groom Mouse
– Juliet the Bride Mouse
– Hazel FunWitch Mouse
– Witchy’s Sister Mouse
– Cardinal Tweet
– Bluebird Tweet
– Rosebud Tweet
– Lorelei Lamb
– Glory Bee Mouse and tin

Complete stitching on 4 Mill Hill kits.
** Partial failure. Completed Spooky Cage from the Autumn Harvest Collection; also FFO’d Dove from the Tiny Treasured Diamond Collection.

Complete stitching on 2 long-standing WIPs.
** Complete failure. Didn’t touch any long-standing WIPs

Teresa Wentzler – Sun Dragon (Turquoise) — Send to Jill Rensel, along with his purple brother, for framing
** Sent in June 2022; still with Amber **

Let’s face it, the main goal is 2022 is to survive our third year in a pandemic. Period.

Beyond that, I’ll set some guidelines to refer to if I’m looking for a new project. Let’s keep it simple:

• Complete stitching on 4 Just Nan designs.
• Complete stitching on 4 Mill Hill kits.
• Complete stitching on 2 long-standing WIPs.
• Teresa Wentzler – Sun Dragon (Turquoise) — Send to Jill Rensel, along with his purple brother, for framing