Anyway I haven't been completely idle on the stitching front. I've been doing some cross stitch. Now I'm no expert - I have only done a few pieces but I have been really enjoying this. I saw a pattern to buy online and ordered it from http://www.the-chart-shop.com/ . When I printed it off I set about ordering supplies - aida and threads. These duly arrived and I was realised I had made a little boo-boo. Man - those holes are close together on this VERY dark fabric - lol !! ( The fabric is much darker than the photo ) I decided to have a bash anyway and so far it's turning out well. Here's what I have to show so far after many hours of stitching
It's called Midnight Moggies and is a great design. I really want to finish it before I start this
I do not want cross stitch UFO's as well as quilting ones - lol !
And like I said I really wanted to get back into quilting so have been flicking through some magazines for inspiration. Before I knew it I was picking out fabrics from my stash
and made a little start on something. Keep tuned . . . .
Have a good day xxx
20 comments:
Oh Wow Andrea!
Those cross stitch patterns are lovely - I think I could be a convert!
Look forward to your finished quilt project
Back when my eyes were younger I did cross stitch. I did one of an Asian lady on RED aida cloth. YIKES that was a mistake. I was really glad to finish it and I never did anymore on red aida. However, it did turn out quite lovely.
I have many more UFO's of the cross stitch variety! The two worst: one on BLACK and one I did backwards(don't ask.) The new quilt project looks interesting, can't wait to see more.
I love that first cross stitch project you have going there.
The new quilt start looks interesting. I really like the colors!
That first Cross stitch looks like Laurel Burch...
Glad to hear you are getting back to chopping up fabric...what you have started looks very promising!
I love the look of that quilt sampler cross stitch but would definitely finish the other one first if I were you! I left a complicated cross stich partly finished a couple of years ago and don't know if I could ever get back 'into' it again.
The new quilt project looks interesting - and complicated. Looking forward to see the result! Teresa x
I love the compass points, can't wait to see them finished!
The sampler is beautiful, I could be very tempted but I know how bad I am at finishing things too.
Here's a tip for dark fabric - lay a piece of white cotton fabric on your lap - the contrast as you look down onto your Aida makes a difference (and obviously work in good light - if you are right-handed, have the light coming over your left shoulder so you do not cast a shadow over your working hand)
What lovely cross stitch patterns - I'd never do a Dear Jane with fabric so the cross stitch one would be a great alternative. Love the start of your new project, are you paper piecing it?
Lovely cross stitch projects. I haven't done any cross stitch in a while, but I do so love it. Beautiful compass points, can't wait to see what they will turn into! :)
I love the cat cross stitch. I don't think I've ever finished a cross stitch project.
New york beauty is one of my favorite patterns too.
love your kitty cross stitch. Cross stitching can be so relaxing! (Just not for me anymore. I gave it up for quilting. :) LOL!!)
Linda in Calif.
What lovely WIP's you have!!
love the colours on your cross stitch and the other chart.
I gave up with some black aida I had years ago
Your new quilt project looks good.
I have no longer got the patience for x stitch. LOL.
Love the new project's sneak peek!
I have done a couple of x-stich, but I do have them as UFO too. Love the one you are working on. Glad to hear that you are coming out of you slum.
OH, I love whatever it is you have started.
Where did you get the DJ cross stitch? I've been hunting since I saw this post and have had little luck. I've found a couple shops but none of them have all of the different Jane patterns that Linda Myers has. Suggestions?
That Mariners Compass looks pretty perfect to me! I've been working on that cross stitch off and on for years. (mostly off) Let's get it done this year. ♥
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