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Stitch Goals

My cousin got married about two weeks ago. I knew he was getting married beforehand. I got a pretty invitation and am friends with him and his now wife on Facebook. I got to see all their plans and loved her hashtag #becomingborel That's how I know they have a pet pig. Knowing all this, I decided I wanted to make them something as a wedding gift. And besides, Nikki said they didn't really need anything since it's a second wedding for both of them. So, I found this adorable cross stitch pattern by Plum Street Samplers called Snort Stack and I knew it would be perfect for them. 


Which leads me to this post and the sentence I started it with - my cousin got married a couple weeks ago. I am not finished with the cross stitching to give them their gift.  So, my weekend stitch goal is to at least finish the bottom pug and the flowers on the side. 


I may not make those goals though since I am going to Tuscaloosa to see Harley and Mallory today.  I'm making them gumbo. But I have my cross stitch with me so while it's cooking I'll try to get some stitches in. 

Speaking of stitching,  let me give you a quick update on my other projects.  

Pumpkin Cottage by Country Cottage Needleworks is coming along nicely. That was my Sunday stitch last week. I have the most adorable wooden pumpkin to finish it on. 


I worked some more on Kringles and the September Trucking Along,  but don't have pictures. I'll take some tomorrow and share. Now I need to run!

Until next time! 



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