WIPocalypse, the second coming

It is a cold, wet, dark, windy, generally dreary day here in California. Of course this is perfect stitching weather. I've got a pork butt marinating in the fridge (to be turned into home-made pulled pork in a few hours) and tonight I'm going to go see "One for the Money" with my mom. So not complaining and not too bad.

Also, with Boyfriend's steady and unfailing support, I'm losing weight! On that front, Mangogirl (Caitlin) from Naughts & Cross Stitches and I are forming a little supportive Internet walking club. We're going to be walking and tracking together, as a motivating factor for each other. So yay to that as well! Super excited!

Now for the WIPocalypse. *WARNING* Picture heavy! (especially since I like before and afters)

College of Magical Knowledge before WIPocalypse:

Latest Update:

College of Magical Knowledge by James Christensen from Heaven and Earth Designs

Stitching on 25 count antique white Evenweave

1 thread over 1 with DMC

Mario before WIPocalypse:

Latest Update:

Mario - darklilac.com self made chart

Stitching on 22 count white Aida

2 threads over 1 with DMC

Riding the Wave before WIPocalypse:

NO CHANGE.

Tiny Rose Garden Mandala before WIPocalypse:

Tiny Rose Garden Mandala last update:

Tiny Rose Garden Mandala current:

A Tiny Rose Garden Mandala by Chatelaine Designs (freebie)

Stitching on 32 count Hardanger

2 threads over 2

DMC, Thread Gatherer Silk n'Colors, and Mill Hill Seed Beads

Medieval Shelf before WIPocalypse:

Medieval Shelf by Randal Spangler from Heaven and Earth Designs

Stitching on 24 count antique white Evenweave

1 thread over 1 with DMC

NO CHANGE

Middle Earth before WIPocalypse:

Last Update:

Current:

Middle Earth from Heaven and Earth Designs

Stitching on 25 count antique white Evenweave

1 over 1 with DMC

And finally, Greek Mandala was not started before WIPocalypse

Last Update:

Current:

Greek Mandala by Chatelaine Designs

Stitching on 32-count antique white Belfast

2 over 2 with DMC, various silks, petite treasure braid, delica beads, and Swarovski crystals

WHEW! Long post! I'm really liking this WIPocalypse! It's fun to focus on a few projects and try to get as much done as possible. I'm going to keep going with Middle Earth until the page is done, and then I'll see what project Boyfriend chooses next for me to work on. Meanwhile, I'll keep working on Greek Mandala as that is REALLY motivating since I see progress a lot easier. And, of course, while at Boyfriend's, College comes out! 

Now I'm off to shower and then stitch the day away until movie time. Have a great day, everyone!