Woodland Winter Cross Stitch

I'm currently working on this lovely cross stitch project... it's so fun to do I'm loving every minute of it!

I know it's Winter themed in the middle of Summer but I'm addicted to it at the mo...

Doves and Cherries

I recently went to the Sewing for Pleasure and Hobbycrafts show in Birmingham NEC. It was really good I bought with some early Birthday pressie money a cross stitch kit and a Clothkits doves and cherries dress which I've just completed. It was very straightforward to do and I'm really pleased with the results. The fabric is baby cord with a Liberty print lining and is a gorgeous colour and fits beautifully.

My next project is an Old Shale Scarf I'm knitting made using Araucania Wool in Multy which is 90% finished. You may see a sneak peek in top right hand corner of photo, I'll show you all finished results soon...

Little bit of cross stitchy buttons

Just completed a little bit of cross stitchery goodness! Made this little birdy button inspired by the brilliant book in the photo that I received for Christmas. I really love stitching it's so relaxing and peaceful of an evening to just sit and sew with a hot drink and good tv on.

Rag Rug Completion

I finally completed my rag rug (I've been working on it for months and months now) using recycling t-shirts, jeans, whatever material I could get my hands on and am so pleased it's done. I must admit I don't think I will be making one again as it was quite tedious, but thought I'd show you a photo.... it's in front of our log fire to hopefully guard against any marks on floor with it being laminate.

Knitted Stripy Blanket

I finally completed my knitted blanket for my daughter.... what do you think? I'm really pleased with how it's turned out, so simple and meditative, just 220 stitches per row in garter stitch and away you go!

More to come, including embroidered tea towels, a new cross stitch big start project and a completed cross stitch lavender pillow and knitted dish/face cloths.

Happy Christmas

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy positive New Year 2011!

Winter Wonderland

Hello, hello, hello... I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front haven't I! We've all been poorly for the past week, on the mend now though and in the midst of birthday preparations, christmas preparations and more birthday preparations... woo hoo, exciting... I'll post more soon... TTFN