Hello Friends!
I mentioned in my last post that I had a cross-stitch start and finish last weekend. Be My Valentine is a free chart by Lizzie Kate. There isn’t a cover photo and I can’t show the chart but here is a link to it, if you are interested.
I pulled two previously stitched pieces from the “under-the-bed-box.”
Chalked Love by Rich Trent
Stitched on 16-count Aida from my friend Fiona. The color is called Coral Beach. I used DMC B5200 floss.
Love You More by Anabella’s
Needleart
Stitched on 28-count plain white evenweave by Zweigart. I used a combination of DMC and Classic Colorworks floss.
These three pieces plus Sweetly
Sayin’ Valentine’s Day that I shared here will be fully
finished soon. I’ve been preoccupied with yet another hobby…crochet.
I have several knitting and
crochet projects kitted. And I have this tall basket filled with yarn that isn’t
committed to a project.
I decided to take this basket
of yarn and make one or two large afghans for our downstairs sofas. The first one will be one big granny square…
Another reason I’m holding off on fully finishing the Valentine cross-stitch pieces is that we pick up my main sewing machine from the ‘spa’ this weekend. It will be nice to have my regular machine back in its table, ready to make a pillow or two.
We had a little snow Wednesday
night. This is what it looked like yesterday morning.
Have a nice weekend and I’ll
see you soon.
13 comments:
Your snow looks lovely and, with those temps, won’t go anywhere…..brrrr! I am loving your giant granny square.
I thought of you this morning and almost emailed you to see if you had ever tried "Fuzzy Stuff" thread. I was wondering if it is hard to stitch with. I have a Valentine cross stitch to do, but I just have a hard time getting into V-Day - weird huh?
Beautiful photo of the snow - do you have any difficulties getting in and out of your neighborhood when it snows? It looks like you are on a hill.
That Coral Beach color is beautiful. Love looks like it could be a message in the sand! Stay warm. That forecast looks brutally cold!
I really love that "Chalked 'Love"" piece, Jeanna!! And the afghan will be lovely and warm...enjoy your upcoming weekend...We are in for a stormy one I hear...only 19 here this morning and feels like 11 with that wind...hugs, Julierose
Oh yes Jeanna, those are two also very good items to make broth with, soup is comforting and filling, and nutrient dense if made homemade. Working with yarn is very warming this time of year. I do love granny square crochet pieces, each one is different, and I dare say no two alike unless of course they are made that way. The finished pieces are a lovely addition.
Beautiful snow photos, and I always enjoy seeing your creative talent!
Pretty stitching projects. The Coral Beach aida is beautiful. Nice big granny square. BRRR on the snow. Stay warm. Happy weekend!
Outside it looks like a winter wonderland!!
Your crochet is looking lovely as does the snow! xx
While I was vacationing, you were busy stitching. Good work. I did almost nothing productive on my vacation. I did relax an enjoy it though.
One day I sat and made an origami tulip. That was fun, but I didn't take a photo and I gave it to my table partner.
You will be able to get those Valentine projects whipped up in time to enjoy them this year.
That Lizzie Kate design is adorable, Jeanna - thanks for linking to the pattern! I was going to start the other one from Primrose Cottage, but now I'm thinking this one. Fun to have choices! Your snow is pretty, but the temperature not so much. Colorado is cold and windy, but no snow!
I love your crochet project. I used to crochet a long time ago before I started to quilt. Your Valentine's Day cross stitch is adorable!
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