Christmas Rules...

Well, I just couldn't resist the Lizzie Kate Christmas Rules series.  I first spied this on a.stitch.in.time where Natalie is showcasing her wonderful work.  I knew this looked like a great project for me ... I just wasn't sure if I could finish it before the holidays.  I now think that I can.  It is so much fun to stitch and it is coming along quickly.  Here is my progress so far....

The lighting was not cooperating, but I hope you can appreciate how dang cute this really is.  Last night, I had to step out of my comfort zone and substitute a color that I could not find in my stash.  I just did not want to leave a portion unstitched as I worked my way down.  I usually like to follow directions - it's the OCD in me - but, my local CS store still does not have the particular color of Weeks that I need - so I got adventurous.  I know - pretty LAME :o)  Anyways, it was a relief to see that all was well - even with a color that was substituted.  I bet you can't even pick out which thing has a different color.  Well, I must be signing off for the night - the next Christmas Rule is calling my name. 

Christine