Thursday 2 July 2009

Happy dance !


Here is a little look at the cross stitch I've been doing. I used do a bit of cross stitching years ago and recently felt an urge to have another bash at it. I posted a picture of the quilt lady a while back and that's what got me started again. I have even bought some cross stitch magazines to flick through. One design caught my eye and I had to do it. I even knew who I was making it for. Here it is all finished and it now belongs to the lovely Karol-Ann.


This had her name written all over it and I'm so glad she likes it. I have actually started a new BIG cross stitch picture and although I have done a fair few hours on it there is not an awful lot to show yet. Anyone who does this work knows it is slow - but I am really enjoying it.


I have not abandoned my quilting - fear not. In fact I have a finish to show - just need to take photos.


Too hot here at the moment - I SO dislike Summer. I have been working away at lots of bits and bobs in front of my best new buy - a lovely big desk fan - lol !


See you soon xx

9 comments:

sewkalico said...

Thanks again Andrea! I do love it. I blogged about it too (blog post also called Happy dance LOL)
I look forward to seeing what you're up to now!!

Lorraine said...

wow....what a great project...and Happy Dance is perfect....I am sure it will be treasured! I am enjoying winter here - we have had some nice wintery weather and even some rain which makes a nice change...hope we get a little more before it goes away! Keep cool!

*karendianne. said...

Oh Andrea this is so totally neat! Everything you create is just beaming and distinctive. The fabric you used to frame this with accentuated it perfectly.

Ali Honey said...

What a lovely way to use/ present a cross stitch panel - it really enhabces it.

Sally said...

Love the cross stich and waht a great way to show it off. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. It is too hot at the mement, too hot to quilt!

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Love that!!
Really liked the previous posts quilt as well, the jelly roll one, I think? You are very busy!!
Chance for a prize on my blog, wouldn't want you to miss out! Tracey

Quilter Kathy said...

I haven't done a single cross stitch since I found quilting! I love your quilted cross stitch - very joyful! I have that border fabric in my stash...what a great fabric!

Unknown said...

These ladies make you smile.

Floss said...

This just makes me want to dance, what a great cross stitch, the fabric border is just perfect.