Cross Stitch

My Christmas cross stitch is coming right along although not as quickly as I would have liked. I had company........unwanted company.......the Bug came to visit and stayed way beyond his welcome. I've kicked him out and locked the door! Hopefully he doesn't have a key.

All that's left to do now is the outline which is my least favorite thing to do on my stitching. I think it's going to look cute on the Christmas card :)

Have a blessed weekend, my friends!

Cross Stitch

Last Christmas I found hand made cross stitch Christmas cards on e-bay and thought what a novel idea. Since then I've looked here and there for the right size card stock but haven't found it yet.

Since it's November, already, I thought I should get busy and make do with what I could find locally. This is going to be interesting and I have no idea how it's going to turn out. I may end up with a mess or they may turn out ok. I'll be happy with ok cause I have no idea what I'm doing, lol.

To begin I started out with a small piece of 18 count Aida fabric.



To keep the edges from raveling I blanket stitched the edges. Everytime I use my blanket stitch I remember taking the mandatory sewing class and thinking I would never use ANY of the skills learned here. That's a kid for you, lol.



This is as far as I've gotten on the actual stitching. Its all going much faster than I anticipated and the more I get into it the more I think it just may turn out well :)



I anticipate the hardest part is going to be cutting the hole in the card for the stitchery. I've never did this before nor do I know anyone who has so I'm on my own on this project.

My girls are in Florida for their birthday. It's 80 degrees and they spent today at the beach. It's in the 30's here and rainy. I believe I heard them laughing on the phone!

xo

In The Makings

The soup is on the stove cooking.

Ham and beans it is. I'll add the other ingredients this afternoon.

It smells so good!

It's going to be cold here with rain this weekend. I love soup in this weather!

Brownie is outside, for the tenth time this morning. She loves the cold weather. She only comes in long enough to warm up then out again she goes. She's our neighborhoold watch and keeps all the other dogs away from our homes and alerts everyone about strangers. Even the neighbors who are afraid of dogs love her....for that I am very greatful!

This will be a good day to cross stitch.

What a peaceful day this is going to be.....hope your day is peaceful and blessed!

Cross Stitch on Perforated Paper

I wanted something to do while in the basement doing laundry. I went to my stash and picked out this sweet little piece.

It's counted cross stitch on perforated paper. Not sure why it's called paper as it is unlike any paper I've seen.

After a short recess I am starting to do my handwork again. It's one of the most relaxing things I do.

My last project was counted cross stitch on linen. I was always too intimidated to work with linen so when this particular piece was requested I bit the bullet and plowed right in. Yes, it was difficult BUT the finished piece was absolutely beautiful and I am no longer intimidated. As matter of fact as soon as I find the right shade of blue linen I've got an angel just waiting to be made! She's beautiful with beads and such. This will also be a first for me using beads and other embellishments. But hey, no problem!

Wonder who would like that angel?