I am switching up the projects in my sewing room this weekend. I have finished all the fall and thanksgiving things that I could, and it's time to put everything into hibernation until next fall (except for BOO which I want to finish this week).
I did finish one more sweet project. This is Melisa's Mini Pumpkin Sampler pattern stitched on 14 count tea dyed Aida. It was delightful to stitch! I wish I would have trimmed more of the edge so that there wasn't so much space between the stitches and the binding, but I have some ideas on how to fix that space - which I may or may not try next fall when I see it again! LOL
If you would have told me this time last year, that I'd be into cross stitch in such a big way in 2023 I would never have believed you. But here I am - totally addicted! I attended the Jingle Ball virtual event this weekend and downloaded many free charts, and bought some fabulous new exclusive designs. I didn't enjoy the stitching rooms as the sound was not manageable for me in the rooms that I visited. But that's okay - the ballroom videos and chats with designers were great entertainment and well worth the $10 price of admission.
What are you stitching at the beginning of December? Are you making any Christmas gifts this year? I hope you will link up your blog post below and share your plans and projects with us.
Your sampler is lovely, I do love cross stitch but but my poor eyes are not quite up to it now, I have made a few little gifts this year, I find it becomes addictive I can't seem to stop sewing little christmas trees haha. Have a peaceful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteQuaker Christmas is really cute, enjoy your stitching! Counted cross stitching seems to be undergoing a revival again, I see it appearing on a lot of quilting blogs. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteThat's a sweet design! I haven't tried stitching on linen yet - stitcking to Aida because I can see where I'm supposed to stitch. :) Enjoy your stitching today, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteThe mini pumpkin sampler is really cute. Enjoy your slow stitching today. It's good to take a day out of the hectic schedule that seems to come with the holiday no matter how hard we try to simplify the season.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to finish stitching a stocking for my grandson. It is stitching quickly and they won't be here until after Christmas so I may just get it completed in time. I love that Mini Pumpkin Sampler and that Little Quaker Christmas piece looks interesting. I think I might change those reds though. They do look quite orange. Sometimes the conversion isn't quite right.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little Christmas tree. I can’t stitch on a smaller scale than 14 count anymore…
ReplyDeleteLooks like you will be slow stitching on this project for several weeks. Great holiday season stitchery!
Beautiful cross-stitching designs and finishes!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes and neat new pattern to stitch. I love quakers! Yes to finding the exact right size fabric to stitch on.
ReplyDeletethanks for the link....i've done a few of those quaker stitchery patterns and i like them all!
ReplyDeleteAaah your mini Pumpkin sampler is adorable,Kathy. I am so touched that you stitched it. Thank you so much . You made my day. I love the Christmas Quaker too. It is on my stitching agenda. Have a wonderful week and happy quilting and stitching. Hugs.
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