But anyway, back to that stitching, this chart and fabric are a late Christmas gift to myself ........ I've made a small start, because of course starting is what I do best........lol. This is Christmas Garden by Blackbird Designs, I think I am going to omit the wording at the bottom, and make it more of a family sampler than an exclusively Christmas piece.
Below is Secret Egg Hunt by The Trilogy, not much to go on this little one, just waiting on a couple of thread colours to arrive in the mail and I'll be done!
I have also started stitching those hexie flowers down on Janis' Stitching Round the Block, not as difficult as I imagined, the seam allowances stayed nicely creased under and I just used some tiny drops of Roxanne's glue to hold them in place while I stitched............ 4 done, 4 to go!
I think I mentioned a couple posts back that I had done a little Butterfly Garden stitching at Christmas time and here are 5 more little miniblocks done. .................... check out Fiona and her Butterfly Garden stitching, she is on fire, so is Josie, she is now working on her final block. Oops I've just remembered I still need to get pics of my Gardener's Journal top now that the borders are on - next time!
Tonight I'm going to stitch while watching some more tennis ............. hope you're getting some stitching time today too............. till next time ..................... Nicky
35 comments:
whow Nicky you have been busy,well done and enjoy your stitching tonight.xx
Love the sampler. Cute bunnies. Excellent stitching. Nice neat applique. Why are your concerned about your stitches? Love to see your GJ too.
love your cross stitch... it is such an awesome art.... your BG is going great too... it's so fun seeing another.. some of the fabrics are the same ... between cricket and tennis lots of reason to stitch....
Hugz
Oh... and thanks for the mention!
Nicky it has been an extremely productive two weeks for you thats for sure. Your stitching is lovely and your new christmas one is going to be beautiful when all finished (which you will do no worries, I have complete faith in you)
Your cross-stitches are lovely. I agree, the second one will be all-year without the wording. Your stitches are so neat.
Gorgeous stitchy starts. Can't wait to see your BBD sampler as it progresses.
3am? You must really like tennis! :-)
Your Butterfly Garden blocks are looking lovely. So are the cross stitches. I used to cross stitch in my life before patchwork!
Your stitching is beautiful. So tiny! Great colours.
lovely work Nicky, I have just watched some of the tennis too. I have been found asleep on the couch but I think it's due to advanced age and going back to work.
Traumhaft schön, big beautiful.
GLG
Jeannette
Love your Christmas Garden Nicky - I have the chart but am making myself wait until I've finished the Library - it's proving quite a motivator! You've a lot of lovely things on the go, your Butterfly Garden blocks are so pretty.
Really love your Christmas Garden and it will look amazing when finished.
nice ;)
Progress is good Nicky :) You are inspiring me to pull out some cross stitch (that I've only started ...because I'm pretty good at that too!)
My son is killing the tennis for me...being in Perth we are 3 hours behind Melbourne, and he insists on telling me who wins each night! GRRRRRRRRR!
Everything is so pretty!!!! I especially love the Blackbird piece :-).
Lovely progress. I was thinking of doing the same thing with Christmas Garden. It's such a beautiful sampler. Your bunny sampler is adorable. Happy Stitching!
You really have been busy!
Nice to see your pretty cross stitch again. Love the BBD sampler and the Trilogy 'secrets' are some of my favorite designs.
The hexies worked out nicely. Glue, huh? Who woulda thought!
The Butterfly garden blocks are so cheery! That really looks like fun.
YAY :) You're cross stitching again :) Everything looks lovely, Nicky--that Christmas Garden is going to be stunning and the little Trilogy piece looks like such a fun one to stitch...
Both of your stitching pieces are so pretty! I really like the Secret Easter Egg Hunt!
Your Christmas Garden is gorgeous and I love your Secret Egg Hunt. So cute!
Your quilt blocks are beautiful.
I said it before and I'll say it again... you stitch beautifully. Can't wait to see your Christmas Garden progress.. it's a gorgeous pattern.
Your BG is looking beautiful and you are racking up those blocks at speed now. Enjoy the tennis... and stitch more blocks...
Such lovely stitching...love the BBD!
Hi Nicky, I'll look forward to watching your progress on the BD Sampler, looking great so far!
hi Nicky
your cross stitch looks just gorgeous,, i love your butterfly blocks as well such lovely colours
aome lovely projects on the go there, love the easter one
Nicky those cross stitches are incredible.. Your butterfly garden quilt is going to be amazing..
Hope you are lovely and cool over there in NZ, we are very hot here..
I love christmas garden - That is going on my wishlist!
Great progress on your stitching and quilting, Nicky! You've gotten so much done! Your applique is so nice--great job on it. I've heard great things about the glue but have yet to try it--it sounds like a very handy tool to have.
Your cross stitch is so lovely - making great use of your sports viewing time. Janis will be pleased with progress being made on her SATB. I saw a BG quilt made up yesterday - it was lovely and yours looks like it will be too. Hope your grass is growing :-)
Love the cross stitch!! I found a really gorgeous Christmas one by Little House Needleworks that I might just have to purchase and make too!! How long until it's finished? ;)
You have lots of beautiful projects on the go Nicky. I love the cross stitch, it will be a gorgeous heirloom.
Hello Nicky,
Love the cross stitch garden, good luck with it. Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
I have purchased to Christmas Garden and cant wait to start it!! ;I am finishing up on another project first but seeing your start makes me want to dive in!
Love that stitching!
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