Caught up (for now)!

Unfortunately Anne's stocking didn't get done before Christmas.  Honestly, I wasn't even going to worry about it for Christmas because I have decided to let more things go.  I was surprised, however, to find out that Spencer had an opinion on whether or not Anne had a stocking!  And, thankfully, he is willing to step up to make it possible for me to work on projects he would like me to.  A good portion of the Friday and Saturday before Christmas I got a lot of the quilting done on the front panel.  It took a long time since I was doing it all freehand and on my regular sewing machine.  I think it turned out really well, though.

holly berries and leaves

I ended up telling Spencer that if the boys were going to have their Christmas Sunday bow ties, then Anne was not going to have a stocking again.  He ended up being okay with it and ended up requesting a matching bow tie for him as well (he was getting really into the Christmas spirit! - pictures forthcoming).

A week or so ago I mentioned to Spencer that I was planning on Easter dresses for the girls and bow ties for the boys.  I was surprised, again, when Spencer mentioned Anne's stocking (or lack thereof)!  I decided I better get cracking.  The back section's quilting went much more quickly.

After a brief detour to make capes for the girls (pink/purple reversible - will be pictured another time), I finally sat down today to do Anne's name.  From there it was really simple to sew the sides together.

And just like that, Anne has a stocking!

It is nice to know that we have a complete set for now - until Baby joins us in March.

They are definitely homemade and not all the same size, but I really like how they have turned out.  At some point I just need to add the hanging loops to all but mine so we can hang them up this year!

I did already start Baby's and can do the quilting at any time.  That will be as far as I can get until Baby is born and gets a name, though.  Until then I have many more projects to keep me busy.  I am just trying to prioritize them and make best use of my time while keeping up lots of playing time with four (soon to be five!!) wonderful kids!