July Bear - progress update

So I'm making progress on my July Bear.  The flag pole was suppose to be stitched using metallic thread but I didn't want to do that.  I used gold DMC silk thread instead.  I'm getting a little bored of this project so I want to put it aside for awhile.  But on the other hand I'd like to get it done before July (not that I have any money to get it framed).

Here is my progress: