So... Will I finish in time for Christmas...?

I'm trying to avoid my housework, so I thought I would post a picture of my progress on Raggetty Ann! I still have to finish the last colour of satin threads in her skirt, but I was so pleased to be able to move on to do her upper half and start on her bonnet!! There are more satin threads in her bonnet, but I'm waiting until I have an abundance of patience to do them....

 I'm really hoping to finish her by the middle of November so that hopefully I can her framed and ready to give to my grandparents for Christmas. Can I do it??? :-)


Also, here's a quick picture of my finished Freesias that I started last Christmas. I finished them in June I think! I probably won't do any more in this series (I've done four or five over the years), but I'm hoping to get them all framed together. I've loved doing these!

I already have my next project worked out - a sampler for my brother's wedding next year, but I won't be able to post any photos in case either of them look here in the meantime!! I'm also looking forward to going to the Hobbycrafts show at the NEC in Birmingham on Thursday. My mum is coming with me, so it's going to be a lovely day - we have a list of stash to buy for friends! - and the best thing? I've just been paid!!!!