July 2026 Recap...

...Tour de Fleece edition.

Finished:

1. 7/4 Desiree Handspun [Ravelry]
   Falkland (4.0 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   37.5 yds., Super Bulky, 5.0 oz total
   Plied with Berroco Quest in Magenta
2. 7/13 Bella Handspun [Ravelry]
   Falkland (4.3 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   95.8 yds. chain-ply, 10 WPI
3. 7/19 Tippy Handspun [Ravelry]
   Falkland (4.0 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   66.7 yds., 9 WPI
4. 7/20 Aurora Handspun [Ravelry] Started and finished 7/20/2026
   Falkland (4.2 oz.) from the Yarn Wench
   64.5 yds. chain-ply with Lala Berlin Shiny by Lana Grossa in color 8
5. 7/22 Olivia Handspun [Ravelry]
   Falkland (4.2 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   79.2 yds. chain-ply, 9 WPI
6. 7/23 Martha Handspun [Ravelry]
   Falkland (4.1 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   83.3 yds., 9 WPI
   Single plied with Bernat Matrix in Browser Blue and Piedmont Yarn’s Skyline
7. 7/24 Sabrina Handspun [Ravelry]
   Falkland (4.3 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   43.75 yds., 6 WPI; Single plied with a Mohair-metallic yarn from the stash
8. 7/25 Jolie Handspun [Ravelry]
   BFL (4.0 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   62.5 yds., 6 WPI ; Single plied with Gedifra Cubetto from the stash
9. 7/26 Sappho Handspun [Ravelry]
   Merino (4.1 oz.) from The Yarn Wench
   66.7 yds. chain-ply, 8 WPI
10. 7/29 Studio complete (for now)
11. Books:
    
    1. Mystic Madness, Kim Richardson
    2. Rebel Magic, Kim Richardson
    3. Cosmic Jinx, Kim Richardson
    4. A Woman of Substance, Barbara Taylor Bradford
    5. Hold the Dream, Barbara Taylor Bradford
    6. To Be the Best, Barbara Taylor Bradford
    7. Emma’s Secret, Barbara Taylor Bradford
    8. Unexpected Blessings, Barbara Taylor Bradford
    9. Just Rewards, Barbara Taylor Bradford

Started:

1. 7/4 Desiree Handspun [Ravelry] 
2. 7/5 Gypsy Rose Lee Handspun [Ravelry] 
3. 7/8 Bella Handspun [Ravelry] 
4. 7/14 Tippy Handspun [Ravelry] 
5. 7/20 Aurora Handspun [Ravelry] 
6. 7/21 Olivia Handspun [Ravelry] 
7. 7/23 Martha Handspun [Ravelry] 
8. 7/24 Sabrina Handspun [Ravelry] 
9. 7/25 Jolie Handspun [Ravelry] 
10. 7/26 Sappho Handspun [Ravelry] 
11. 7/29 Studio complete (for now)

WIPs:

1. Alphabet Afghan (cross stitch)
2. California Red Poppy Handspun (spinning) [Ravelry]
3. Gypsy Rose Lee Handspun (spinning) [Ravelry]
4. Herding Cats quilt (quilting) 
5. Illusion Cube Blanket (knitting) [Ravelry]  
6. La Cat-trina quilt (quilting)  
7. Morgana (cross stitch)
8. My Recipes (cooking) 
9. Road to Chaos (quilting)   
10. Starwoman (cross stitch)  
11. Website (other) 

Queued for Starting

1. Moon Lets Sun Shine (or Luna y Sol) quilt (quilting)
2. Summer Typography (cross stitch) 

Ready for Finishing:

1. Finishing work for some old crewel pictures (sewing)
2. August 1997 Hat-of-the-Month (cross stitch)
3. Bring Us Good Cheer
4. CATrina (cross stitch) 
5. Cherub Garden (cross stitch) 
6. Collector's Heart 2026 (cross stitch) 
7. Ewe Can Build a Snowman pincushion (cross stitch) 
8. Happy Pumpkin needleroll (cross stitch)
9. Horrified! mini (cross stitch) 
10. Making Spirits Bright (cross stitch)
11. Peaceful Night (cross stitch)
12. Primrose Path (cross stitch) 
13. Sea Dandelion (cross stitch)
14. Star (cross stitch) 
15. Stay Warm (cross stitch) 

UFOs/Hibernation:

1. Bear Paw pottery (needlepoint)
2. Look Through My Window quilt for me (quilting)
3. Ocean Ripples Wrap (knitting) [Ravelry] 
4. Sky Lanterns Shawl (knitting) [Ravelry]
5. Valley of the Heart's Delight sampler design (cross stitch)