I decided to dust off this cross stitch designed by Martha Edwards for Dimensions and maybe, just maybe I'll finish it in due course.
10" X 14" on 18ct
Saturday, 6 December 2014
Thursday, 4 December 2014
The Alchemist ~ One Huge A** Project
Crossed Stitches is hosting a "HAP" SAL in 2015.
I have joined along with other fellow crazed cross stitch enthusiasts that enjoy a sizeable challenge.
I'm talking
HUGE here!!
(above picture from HAED site)
This is my recent purchase from Heaven and Earth Designs,
"The Alchemist".
I just love this chart, the character, the colours, all the craziness going on on that table.
My boys think it's fabulous too since they're both into science in a big way!
Here's the thing though, this chart is 450 X 677 stitches!
That means the finished picture will be 25" X 37 5/8" on 18ct!!
Hence the HAP.
HAP stands for "Huge A** Project".
Hence HAP SAL to encourage and cheer on each others progress of their respective project or
projects (heaven forbid more than one of these at a time)!
So on the first of each month I will be posting my start and subsequent progress on "The Alchemist",
and cheering on the HAP participants.
I'm just waiting for my cloth to arrive and Santa to bring me the floss ")
*HAPPINESS IS STITCHING*
until next time,
hugs
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
ADVENT CALENDAR BLOG HOP
Today is my stop on
Thank you Jo for hosting this festive gathering of cross stitchers.
This jolly little man of snow is "Mr. Frostickles"
There's a topic of discussion each year as well. This holiday season we're asking
"What's the Best Present You've Ever Received?"
It can be at any time in your life and from anyone.
Mine was a special soft sculpture doll I named Cathy.
It was a gift my Mom busily stitched while I was at school.
Cathy came to me with a pink flannel nightie covered in tiny rose buds,
a dress, 2 pinafores and 2 pairs of bloomers! She had an embroidered face, long black wool hair done up in braids and bangs. I remember taking her everywhere and that's probably why Cindy,
our beagle (who was extremely jealous), chewed her to bits one day!
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Join us right up until Christmas and see all the lovely cross stitch this hop has to offer.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Saturday, 29 November 2014
Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe FINAL DAY 25!
This is the final day of Santa Nancy's 25 days of Christmas giveaway!
*** $100.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE ***
You still have time to pop back to the other days and enter for a variety of goodies.
Please tell Nancy that I sent you,
follow VMSS,
leave a comment on Nancy's blog!
Good Luck to you!
Friday, 28 November 2014
"O Christmas Tree!" and Giveaway Day 24!
"O Christmas Tree"
This cross stitch ornament is what I gifted my Mixed Media partner, Therese.
I can't find the original home of this design, it's so sweet and easy to stitch up.
Day 24! Yes, this giveaway event is almost over so if you haven't check in to
NANCY @ VMSS blog, and you love to hand stitch, you best get a wiggle on!!
Gift certificate or surprise!!
It's snowing to beat the band here and more keeps coming,
Winter has hit us and many places with an open hand!
Keep warm & stay safe.
HAPPY STITCHING :)
Thursday, 27 November 2014
VMSS Giveaway Day 23 & Upcoming Blog Hop
On the 23rd Day of
Santa Nancy is letting you decide and choose your gift,
floss, fabric, trims it's up to you!
Starting December 1st I would like to invite you to
A showcase of cross stitched Christmas and seasonal designs from around the world.
My day is December 2nd, I hope to see you there.
HAPPY STITCHING :)
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Happy Thanksgiving & VMSS GIVEAWAY ~ Day 22
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends.
Tomorrow is your turkey day and I wish each and everyone of you a safe and joyous day.
It's winding down soon!
GIVEAWAY ~ DAY 22!
Click above and go see what Santa Nancy has for us today!
You won't be disappointed ;)
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