SCAREDY CATS!
A Lizzie Kate Pattern
This project was an old Work In Progress that I decided to pull out and finish. I'm giving it to my daughter-in-law. She will be using it to make a Halloween pillow. The pattern calls for 26 count Black Heatherfield using two ply overdyed sampler threads. I'm fairly certain that I did use the same fabric. I definitely used the overdyed sampler threads. Stitch count is 128W x 75H. Approximate design size is 10 inches x 6.5 inches. Below is a photo of the finished piece (prior to giving it to my DIL.
Sometimes I wonder myself. Where am I? What have I been doing? Have I accomplished anything? Maybe others feel the same way and I'm not alone.
We had an unexpected death in our family. I was appointed Administrator of their estate. I never dreamed there could be so much involved in handling a very small estate.
On to the two latest craft accomplishments. I was asked by my daughter-in-law if I would cross stitch something Christmas that she could make into a pillow. She didn't have any Christmas pillows. I chose two to stitch for her. I have finished one and very close on the second one.
This is Seasons Greetings from Christmas Samplers II by Prairie Schooler. Stitched on 32 count Lambs Wool Linen.
I also painted something for a new friend who has been a wonderful addition to our lives. Please keep in mind I have had no formal art training. I took tole painting classes as an adult but no art classes in school.
I should be back soon with the second Christmas cross stitch to be made into a pillow. See you soon
~~Layne~~
Here are a few photos of the Reindeer Games WIP. Still need to finish the bottom reindeer's scarf, add a few eyes, a few rosy cheeks, etc. I had it rolled up for so long as I worked on it that I forgotten how long the fabric actually is. It is a fun stitch!
~~Layne~~
Reindeer Games
The Reindeer Games piece (pictured in post below) is close to being complete. I don't have an updated photo yet as I still have it rolled up and pinned so I can manage it while I'm stitching. I'll try to take a new photo this weekend and post it. I'm currently doing the last reindeer at the bottom. I will have a few things left like their eyes or noses, maybe some hooves to go back and put in. They are really cute and once it is framed I'm sure it will be even better.
Check back for updated photo later this weekend.
~~Layne~~
For anyone that stumbles upon this blog, I have to tell you that I am not a real blogger. Writing is probably one of the things or the thing I hate the most in life. Always have and I don't foresee it getting any better. Doing this blog does help me to keep a record of the pieces I am working on or have finished. I like to look at other's stitching and see what the finished pieces look like. Maybe others will like to see the photos I post.
The first piece is a small one named Snow by The Trilogy. It's good to have a simple project for those times you are too tired to concentrate a lot but still want to stitch.
The last project for today is Reindeer Games by Sue Hillis Designs. This one is just a cute piece. I still have more to do as some of the little guys don't have their winter apparel on yet. Fun stitching watching them come to life.
My cross stitch projects have definitely been neglected the last couple of years. It's been a busy couple of years with the birth of our second grandson, selling our house in Huntsville, Alabama, and moving a couple of hours South of Huntsville to Pelham, Alabama. Let me tell you that moving is not for the faint of heart. When the moving van arrived at our new home, I had my husband take a couple of photos of the truck for our then four year old grandson. All little boys like big trucks, you know. When I saw the photo and saw how long the moving van was, I just nearly died right then and there. I could not believe how much stuff I had to unpack and find places for, etc. Not to mention that there was still a lot in storage in Huntsville!
I decided a few months back to really try to concentrate on finishing some of the unfinished cross stitch projects. After all the packing, unpacking, painting various rooms, etc., I really needed the stress relief that cross stitch provides for me. I thought I would share a couple of projects with you. The first photo is the massive moving van!
I have been working the most on Christmas Eve by The Prairie Schooler, Book No. 158. I've always liked a lot of the Prairie Schoolers and saw this one stitched by someone else and knew I wanted to do it. I did have to make a couple of substitutions in thread because I didn't have some, but I think it will be just fine. Here's a few photos of this piece.
Check back later and I will have more photos of other projects.
Thanks for stoping by!
~~Layne~~
