Stocking progress update

Just a couple of photos to update what I accomplished yesterday and today on the stocking.

Yesterday at lunch I was able to embroider all the leaves. Along the way, I learned that I was doing one stitch incorrectly, so I adjusted and moved on.

Last night while watching a show with my housemate I got said leaves attached to the cuff.

Today, at lunch I was able to embroider and bead and sequin the "snow" and get it attached to the  background.

Im hoping to get a good amount accomplished tomorrow evening while Mr Pirate is working.
*Keeps Fingers Crossed*

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Yo-Ho-Ho-Ho! A Pirate Chsitmas for us!

Just when I think I can't do something, I proudly remember that I am the daughter of a Marine, and do what any good Marine would do:

Adapt

Improvise

Overcome


and that's exactly how I'm tackling this  Christmas project. It's a <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/bucilla-seasonal-felt-stocking-kits-pirate-santa/86183/item.htm">Bucilla Felt Applique Stocking depicting Santa as a Pirate</a>. (Its a REALLY good thing that I have this one and am not attempting the fireman version as that appears to have many more parts to it. But, Im getting ahead of myself...)

I purchased this kit last year with the brilliant idea that I would get it, make it and have it under the tree for Mr. Pirate on Christmas morning. I excitedly ordered the kit, and had it rushed to me as quick as possible since I knew the holiday would come up quickly.

When the package arrived, I tore into that box and took a good long hard look at the kit. Didn't even open the kit at this point, and cocked an eyebrow at it. Already, I was not sure that it was going to be as "easy" as the site stated it would be.

I gingerly opened the package and started reading the instructions. I was immediately overwhelmed by the information and the wording and the stitches and threads and beads and sequins and felt...... whew. You see how it is.

I attempted to do the very first command and knew then I was in over my head. I did what any normal crafter would do... I packed it up and put it in the project bin of doom and walked away from it.

I didn't even purchase a premade stocking. There were no stockings to be had under our tree last year.

But, with renewed vigor I have reclaimed this project as mine and am determined to not let it win.

So I strapped on my boots, pulled up my big girl panties and re-read the instructions. Got myself organized and recruited the knowledge of a couple of friends who have indeed tackled these very kits.

Now, it is not as hard as I thought it would be. It is in fact very simple to do. HOWEVER, there are a LOT of steps and a LOT of pieces, so it is slow going.
This is what I have accomplished in three lunches at work.

there is much more to go, but I will NOT let this stocking win. I will overcome and I will be the victor!

*rides off in the back of the jeep with cigar in hand*

(20 points for you if you get the reference above)

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