Stitcher Mel: 2023 Finishes

Common Acronyms

Here are some stitching-related acronyms I use frequently:

WIP – Work in Progress
SAL – Stitch-a-long
BAP – Big Ass Project
FO – Finished Object: all the stitching is done, but not yet finished for display (e.g. framed, pillow, ornament, etc.)
FFO – Finished Finished Project: a stitching finish has been finished for display
UFO – Unfinished Object: an item that hasn’t been worked on in a long time.
UBB – Under the Bed Box: Finished objects hidden away in a box under the bed waiting to be made into an FFO. (coined by Just Keep Stitchin')

Here are some brand-related acronyms you may also see me use from time to time:

CC – Classic Colorworks
C&C - Colour & Cotton
CCN – Country Cottage Needleworks
GAST – Gentle Arts Sampler Thread
LHN – Little House Needleworks
WDW – Weeks Dye Works