Traveller and Tortoise *FINISHED!!*

[MissJenni]

I finally received my threads and fabric in the post and I am so thrilled to start.

to recap - I have this picture drawn by my fiance Gat (who is quite handy with a pencil and Photoshop)

We agreed to make presents this year so I asked our very own Skitzzzz to chart this for me, and it is amazing

He was back from London this weekend so I didn't get a great deal done

I get made redundant on Friday which will leave me with a lot more stitching time (and a lot less money for stash, but that's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes)

Here is my progress anyway

[rcperryls]

Good start on this, and you sound like you are handling the job situation well. Are you looking for another job? In the meantime, stitching is a great way to occupy your time. And I think making gifts, regardless of finances, is a wonderful way to go. I know I should do more of it. I usually give the gift when it is finished because I can't wait to give it, rather than saving for birthdays or Christmas so then I find I have to go to the store for a present when the occasion arises. I need more discipline.

I think your gift is going to be extra special.

Carole

[karen4bells]

This is going to be a great one to watch!! Very nice start on it already!!
Good luck with your job search! In the meantime, happy stitching!

[MissJenni]

and you sound like you are handling the job situation well. Are you looking for another job?

I am going through stages at the moment one minute I am imagining all those cold days that are fast approaching and loving the fact I can stay in bed and don't have to set an alarm unless I want to do something. then in the next breath I am sobbing my heart out wondering how we will ever survive without my income. At the moment I am ok though

I am looking for another job but they are few and far between, my village has nothing in the way of commerce or businesses so I have to look to the next town which is one of the most deprived in the UK (with the third largest Jobcentre in the UK as well!)

I think your gift is going to be extra special.

I hope so but he is making me something as well so I am scared at what he might produce!!

[LadyS]

This is lovely! It will be fun watching your progress!

[Rose]

Super start. I have been waiting for this one to show up. I am excited to see how it stitches up.

[marniecat]

I too am excited to see how this one turns out. It's a really cute design and you're on your way!

[3madspaniels]

Great start. I love this design, it's great that you are stitching something so unique and personal. Hope the job situation improves for you, but in the meantime enjoy your stitchy time!

[gyork]

That is a great design, looking forward to seeing this.

[Fiamar]

It's such a wonderful design, looking forward to see your progress!

[meerkat]

A really great design by your BF. I expect you are looking forward to seeing the look on his face when he receives this lovely gift.Looking forward to your updates.

[vanessanjf]

A great start. I just love Skitzzzzz's charts

[Nachstenliebe]

What a roller coaster of emotions.. What a bummer! At least you already have everything you need for this design.. That should keep you busy for a bit
Faith

[skitzzzzz]

great start and take the job hunting one day at a time
great to see this one started
it was a pleasure to chart

[JA Fan]

I am looking forward to seeing this one progress. Good start already!
Good luck on your job hunting. That can be a worrying time. Hopefully stitching up your gift will help to take away the stress.

[Fljotsdale]

Oh that is such a great design! Really fun, and so well drawn.

[Angel]

What a lovely present!

[Mabel Figworthy]

This is going to be a lovely project to follow!

[AriannaF]

This is such a lovely idea Your fiance is a great artist and this piece will be so special for the two of you. I look forward to following your progress ( And good luck with the job hunt, I know how that goes, I had a rough time myself recently. Just keep trying )

[Carole]

I've been looking forward to seeing this one start as I love the drawing. It's going to make a smashing gift!

Good luck with the job hunting. I'm sure there's something out there for you but enjoy your extra stitching time in the warm in the meantime.

You're not far from me so I'll send you some good luck Brummie vibes