Showing posts with label spirit of christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spirit of christmas. Show all posts

Monday, 31 October 2016

October 2016 Stitching

These are the projects I've been working on over the past month.

In This House - Love Thy Thread (No longer available) - stitched on 22 count Oslo in Nebula from Crafty Kitten with DMC Variations 4025 - 3 over 1 tent stitch.

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After

Spring Mandala from Ink Circles - no before picture as this was a new start.  Stitched on 20 count nougat aida with DMC conversion - 2 over 1 full crosses.


Tango Owlet - Mill Hill - finished on 02.10.16


Things Unseen - Lizzie Kate.  Stitched on 28 count Jazlyn in Just Peachy from Crafty Kitten with charted threads.

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After

Nautical Year from Sand, Sea and Cross Stitch.  Stitched on 18 count cream aida using a mixture of DMC and threads from my stash.

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After


The Towpath from Gecko Rouge - stitched on 18 count aida with kitted threads.

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After

12 Days of Christmas from Satsuma Street - another new start.  Stitched on 32 count Murano in Ivory.  Border stitched with Dinky Dyes Silk in Shiraz.


Spirit of Christmas - Lavender and Lace - stitched on 20 count aida in nougat with DMC 2 over 1 full crosses.

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After

August from Cricket Collection - stitched on 28 count Brittney in a custom dye from Jodyri Designs with charted threads.

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After

So that's all the stitching from October.  I'm really pleased with the progress and variety.  Also I think I will blog this way from now on summarising the month unless I have a finish when I may do a stand alone post.

Keep stitching and smiling


Monday, 16 May 2016

Stitch Maynia 2016 - Day 16 - Spirit of Christmas from Lavender & Lace - 16.05.16

If you haven't heard of Maynia before please see my post from 1st May - don't want to repeat myself everyday and bore everyone..

My day 16 project is Spirit of Christmas from Lavender and Lace.

Here is the picture of the finished design:


I am stitching this on a piece of 20 count aida in nougat.  I am stitching 2 over 1 full crosses with the charted threads.

Here's the picture of the progress I made today:


Thanks for joining me on my Maynia journey - today was my final day so normal stitching will resume tomorrow.

Keep stitching and smiling


Week beginning 21st July 2024

I'm happy to say that following on from a poor stitching week last week I've had a great week this week.  Achieved all my goals and ...