This is my third year to work on a year-long cross stitch project, and the second year to play along with a mystery stitch-along month by month. Stitching Once Upon a Time in 2014 and Woodland Creatures in 2015 was so much fun – it’s addictive!

In 2016 I’m joining the Frosted Pumpkins on an adventure around the world. The ninth stop was Japan, my favorites scene yet. I love the colors of the pagoda and blooming cherry tree, and the sweet girl on the swing. Too cute!

It’s hard to believe October is just a couple days away! I’m guessing the next stop will be Australia but we shall see… and depending on when baby decides to make her appearance, all bets are off if I’ll be able to keep up with the Passport for the rest of the year.

A few progress pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The finished blocks so far:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months down, three to go…