Reindeer Games WIP Photos

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~~

Cross Stitch Update

 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!

                

Can you believe this? And the moving guys said it was full!

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~~

CROSS STITCH UPDATES

I have been enjoying some cross stitch time lately.  I always have multiple stitching projects going.  It is easy to work on many and never finish any.  I had started a new one and thought I might not have allowed enough fabric for framing; however, it seems it will be ok.  I got frustrated with it and put it up and pulled out an old one that has been packed up.  I'm glad I did.  It is easy stitching and a nice break from some of the others.  Since it is a Christmas project, I can definitely finish it in time for December 2013!

 

This is Prairie Schooler, Good Saint Nick.

 

 

The next picture is an update of a previous posted project.  It's coming along.  I had to take

a break from it, but there is really not much left to do on it.  It does have a

companion one that I will definitely do when I finish the first one.

Below is an updated picture.

 



 

Well, that's it for today.  I need to get busy!  Maybe I will be back soon with a finish to show you.
I did get a couple of new fobs made and listed in my Etsy shop, BeadedFobsbyLayne. 
I have a few more laid out ready to string.  I'll post pictures of them later.
Stay warm and stay dry!

 

Layne