Arctic Animals Club - The Frosted Pumpkin

 I joined the Arctic Animals Club from The Frosted Pumpkin way late in the game. By the time everything arrived to stitch it, I didn't have the time to really get into it. First it was the holiday season  and then... and the next thing I knew, gardening season was starting and I really didn't have time to dedicate to it, although I wanted to. I did try some stitches, but couldn't see the holes or threads to stitch. I couldn't understand why either, but my eyes just weren't working correctly. Yes - even with reading glasses. The dr. thinks it could have been on of the side effects from the stroke. Wild! Thank heavens things have cleared up now. 

Here's where my animals were this morning:

And here it is after 2+ hours and lots of frogging. How can something so simple give me so many issues? I had to work from the color chart to wrap my head around the symbols - and even then, I still frogged some. Jeeze! 

Until tomorrow - Have a great day stitching!

Arctic Animals Club Kit Arrived!!

I was so excited to receive notice that my Arctic Animals Club kit was waiting for me in my mailbox. I think it's perfect timing being the Solstice and the longest day of the year. The absolute perfect day for putting in my first stitch! 

I'm really late to the game. There's only 3 parts out of 11 left to be released, but that's ok. This is such an adorable chart. At this point, I'm going to try stitching in the order of the releases and not look ahead. I did see the latest chart release, but honestly, I don't remember much of what it looks like. It was more of a glance than anything.

New Kit Purchases

December 31st is my last day to purchase any kits or patterns. Starting January 1, 2025, I will not be buying any cross stitch items except for what is needed to work on my stash. I will only be allowed toSil buy needed threads and fabric. My Secret Needle Night subscription ends this month which makes me a bit sad, but the price has increased and I really don't need any more of them to stitch. I found some of the discontinued kits on eBay and have added a few of them to my collection. I'll need to get all of them stitched before I consider purchasing any more in '26.

I love Dimensions kits and did buy a few over the Black Friday, Black Monday and the Christmas sales.  I wanted to show off my new purchases, as I think they are awesome (IMHO). 

These ones have been received:

A Kiss for Snoman 

Joy Ride

Napping Kitten

And these are on their way:

In the Shadows

Wise Owl

Scenic Farm

And 2 RIOLIS kits are coming as well:

Napping Kitten

City & Cats - Summer

While at the Jingle Ball (my first time attending!), I took a class and found new to me designers. One was The Frosted Pumpkin and I thought the designs were adorable. I saw the 2024 Yearly Club SAL called Arctic Animals Club and decided to purchase the kit which includes everything including the pattern. The pattern is sent out in 11 parts and I'm well behind on that, but there are 3 more parts to go, It's absolutely adorable and I have have a huge thing for puffins and harp seals - so how could I resist?! I also purchased the Little Red Riding Hood kit as well. They were just shipped, so it should be before Christmas (according to USPS). I will be adding the Arctic Animals to my rotation next year.