Sad News and Some Finishing

Happy Thursday evening from the rancho.  I know today is an odd day for me to post, but tomorrow I am heading up to northern California to help out my stitching buddy.  Her husband was put on Hospice last week and I offered to come up and help with errands and chores.  My heart is breaking for her and her family and this is a gift that I can give during a very difficult time.  

On the finishing front, I was really busy the last two weeks.  All of these belong to my stitching buddy.

Needle case.

Another needle case.  Outside and inside.

Made this into a pillow.  It definitely needs something...ribbon, button...just something.  I will work with my friend on this.

A sewing box.  This was my favorite!

Two tiny stockings.

This was a little odd to finish.  There were no instructions, not even a picture of what it was supposed to be!  So...I made up the two strawberries, finished the other into a pillow and connected them with some gorgeous dyed ribbon and pins.  I think it is okay.  LOL

Sweet little drum.  The top and bottom are wool.  A bit tricky to stitch, but managed to get it done without shredding.  LOL  I made the pins as a surprise for her.

This is a wool-thread stitched stitching roll.  I need to put in some thread rings but don't have any at my house.  She has some and I will put them in when I deliver this group.

I will leave you with a picture of Jack Jack. He is now up to thirteen pounds.  My husband asked how I knew that.  I explained that I weighed myself and then added the dog.  He asked if I was sure.  Well...okay...I know that I'm a bit slow with math...but I got this.  LOL  Jack Jack is spending more time with DH and is so very sweet.  I reminded DH that he is on his own the next week or so...he will want to continue working with the dog on potty training.  Wish I was a fly on the wall to watch that!

For those of you that are fighting the winter weather, stay safe, stay warm.  I cannot imagine being in a home with no heat, no water, no lights.  It must be terrifying for people trying to care for their families.  Be kind to one another.