On time for once

The time is simultaneously standing still and whizzing past - a very strange phenomena (da dee da dee dee) apologies for any earworm this caused.  Still working from home (and very much enjoying my job), still staying home as much as possible, and still stitching. 

Central Virginia has also into summer.  We're supposed to be in the upper 80s this weekend - I'm not sure I'm ready for that just yet.  Fortunately, it's not humid so it's not oppressive, just warm.

Before I get to the stitching it's time for a baby update.

Jack is looking so grown up in this picture.  He's definitely turned into a toddler and is losing his baby looks.

Grady is growing so fast.  He's a bit over 3 months old.  That smile just melts me and aren't those booties the best?

Calder and Vance are almost 9 months old and are cruising and crawling like champs.

Jack's sister is still due the end of June and we're all excited to welcome her to the family. 

I received a photo of Grady's finished birth announcement:

Grady received it yesterday.  I think it was well worth the time it took to complete the framing.

So babies and finished stitching, now current stitching and crafting - also baby related.  Fortunately, they all fit into .  Gifted Gorgeousness is hosted by Jo at Serendipitous Stitching - if you click on that picture it should take you to the SAL page.  Gifted Gorgeousness is a fun way to thank those that have given us stitching goodness or show pieces we're stitching for gifts or anything you can shoehorn into the SAL.  All of my crafting the last few months have been gifts and fit into the SAL perfectly.

I finished Grady's Christmas stocking:

I am not sure what color I'm going to use for the backing and cording.  I'm going to go through my fabric stash and see if any of them will work.  I'm thrilled with how it turned out.

Once I finished the stocking, I started Nora Corbett's Sweet Pea.  This will be Baby Girl's birth announcement:

I'm stitching this on 32-count Water Color Meadow from Sunny Dyes Fabrics with the called for threads and beads.  I'm using one of the called for Kreinik but switched out the other for a Petite Treasure Braid.  I really like the colors together - very vibrant (which I think Baby Girl is going to be). 

The other piece I finished was her blanket

Here's a close up of the border I added:

Three rows of single crochet - simple but effective.

I'm going to focus on Sweet Pea.  Once that's finished  Vintage Baubles  will become my focus piece.  Once those are done, rather than start my rotation again, I may do a new start, but will decide when I get there. 

Stay well and safe.