Category Archives: Lego

More Legos, More Stitching

Posted on 24 March 23 by janicelynn

Another Lego finish! This is the Darth Vader Helmet, Lego kit #75304. Fun build, and for me (the super slow stitcher and builder) pretty quick – I spent about 5 days on the build. If you build this non stop … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on 17 March 23 by janicelynn

Fun facts:  St. Patrick was British (not Irish) and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.  Blue is the color of St. Patrick. St. Patrick used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity. On to stitching….  I started … Continue reading →

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Sled Ornament Finishes & The 2023 Project List

Posted on 30 December 22 by janicelynn

The Sled Ornaments are absolutely adorable. I finished 5 in total (you have already seen the penguin but he wanted to be in the photo). The penguin, red house and snowman are from the same leaflet, Snowy Sleds. The pink … Continue reading →

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The Project List 2023

Posted on 12 December 22 by janicelynn

It is time for my annual project list! Historically, I actually complete some of the projects on my list. Year 2022 was pretty much a mess and the list was completely abandoned. I have not looked back at it and … Continue reading →

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Ornament Stitching, Lego Building, ebay

Posted on 10 November 22 by janicelynn

I seem to have a thing about “cutting” stitching for projects. In the past I totally quit doing hardanger because of my fear of cutting and this has continued with ornament finishing. They could be on fabric or on paper … Continue reading →

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Lego’s, Mill Hill, and Beaded Bell

Posted on 23 October 22 by janicelynn

This is a giant reminder to self ….. a small hammer is your friend, switch mill hill kits to fabric, and do not make beaded bells ever again. This is my latest Lego finish, Diagon Alley. Using a small hammer … Continue reading →

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May the 4th Be With You!

Posted on 04 May 22 by janicelynn

It is a sad thing that I am not actively participating in any Star Wars activities with stitching or building legos, but I’m trying to not do any activities that might make my shoulder mad(er). Hopefully, I will be back … Continue reading →

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Cross Stitch #ALTWL and Legos

Posted on 06 April 22 by janicelynn

The majority of my crafty time is spent with cross stitch and at least one day a week building legos. I have made some great progress on both!! Welcome to Diagon Alley…. Building Diagon Alley has been fun! Building set … Continue reading →

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Still Stitching … No Finish In Sight

Posted on 08 March 22 by janicelynn

The projects continue on… This is my progress on America Land That We Love. I had stalled a little but am back to finishing at least one state per week and trying for more. I am currently on Maryland which … Continue reading →

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Progress is Great!

Posted on 23 February 22 by janicelynn

The choices I have selected this year are really nice but I want a finish! America Land That We Love is coming along nicely but I am still several states behind the stitch a long schedule. This is week 24 … Continue reading →

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