The 25th has zoomed around again. This wee Cross stitch was a kit I bought from a suitcase sale at retreat earlier in the year. I have been making myself finish it for the last couple of months.
The thing is only about 11" x 16" but did I grumble! Grumble, grumble that was me! Moaning ole cow! I did not enjoy making this. Years ago before patchwork took over my life, I was a cross stitching junky. But now I would be happy never to do it again. The design is by Terri Lyn Richards, Shepherds Bush Printworks. The cool wire hanger I bought from the best quilt shop ever! The Country Yard.
Thanks again to our magical Elf Narelle for nudging us all to complete something each month.
Speaking of completions, I whipped this up yesterday ( another purchase from the suitcase sale.....thanks Rachel! ).........well she still needs eyes, but other than that she is finished.
Design from Country Keepsakes. She looks a little on the wild side don't you think?
When I am in my studio quilting I often listen to talking books. This was the last lot I listen to.........
Then I try & read in bed at night.....I usually don't get far before I nod off! I finished Clare O'Donohue's next 'A someday quilts mystery' The Devil's Puzzle.
Thanks for stopping by to my neck of the woods!
I'm with you on the cross-stitch. I used to do it ALL the time. I have saved two patterns that I would love to have made, but I may need to trade my SIL a quilt if she will make them for me. : )
ReplyDeleteI'm another cross-stitcher from days gone by :o)
ReplyDeleteYours looks lovely and very fine...what count is it?
The completed cross stitch sampler looks great. Love the hanger, it is so appropriate.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe we are only 4 months from the "Big C" ... can't bring myself to type the word!!! Love your little pinkeeper :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely X-mas sampler and such cute button. And the hanger is so nice. I love the pinkeeper with her wild hair. I hope you let her see with her eyes!
ReplyDeleteI noted the writer of the book. Her books look like the 'Bennie Harper' books, from which a have the whole series. I'll look for these, too!
Have a lovely day, Cisca
Love both your makes Leeanne ... the x-stitch is very detailed - adore the hanger you have it on :-)
ReplyDeleteI particularly love your pinkeep, I think its her wild hair that appeals so much. Happy week to you x0x
Morning x I love your Cross Stitch and must say I used to be a cross stitch junkee once too and funny patchwork took over for me (mostly stitchery at night)!! I do get a hankering every now and again though but just don't get to dig out the unstarted projects sitting in cupboards. Love your pinkeep too and on a later post Tracey's quilt is just wonderful and very very special. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love your cross stitch so I'm glad you persevered, it's beautiful. And I love your pinkeeper, such a great pattern.
ReplyDeleteGood on you for persisting with the cross-stitch, it has turned out beautiful, and the hanger looks like it was made for it :-) Your wild pinkeeper is gorgeous!!! I still haven't got around to investigating the talking books but I must - they seem a real good idea :-)
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch is lovely, even if it did give you a grumble or two. And now you have your own voodoo doll to stab when you do get grumpy!!
ReplyDeleteI think your cross stitch is lovely, you moaning ole cow... haha love that description!! 11 x 16 isn't big in patchwork talk, but that's a good size cross stitch so you did great. Lovely little lady to look after your pins too...
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