Industrious!

 Back at the end of last month, I mentioned how my discovery of Floss Tube was so inspirational, but the down side was it was also a drain in my bank balance, Lol!

One of the first things I noticed was that most of the stitchers were using

 beautiful project bags and after purchasing this one from Ness Loves Needles  on Etsy, I had a go making some for myself. 

My first one wasn’t that great but it was still usable and as I got bit more comfortable using my sewing machine, (it doesn’t see the light of day very often) I turned out three more.

 

Also thanks to Floss Tube I've discovered designers on Etsy selling downloadable pdf cross stitch charts.  

So after the lovely Jan Hicks of  Jan Hicks Creates, mentioned the Etsy shop and designs of Yuliya Do,  on her one of her Floss Tubes, I had to visit and downloaded two of her designs.    

‘Bird’ and ‘Pumpkin’ 

and after a little more looking around I came across  ‘Full Bobbin Sampler’ from New Leaf Craft,     so lots to keep me occupied.

You’ll find lots of beautiful charts from both of these sellers, so please check them out.

So, what else have I been doing this week.

I worked on and finished ‘Vintage Easter Bunny’, a chart from the most recent issue of  Just Cross Stitch (April 2021) that was designed by Elizabeth Spurlock of Saving Graces Fine Needlework.  

And here he is.

I can’t believe that in all my years of stitching, I’ve never done anything for Easter before.  My plan is to finish him as a little pillow and them make a few more smalls to go in a bowl.

And now I’m going to mention the ‘C’ word……..yes, I also started some Christmas stitching!

I came across two charts in old copies of Cross Stitcher (Oct 2019 & Dec 2018) that I wanted to stitch for two very special little people and decided to make an early start on them.  

Here’s where I’m at.

 

So that’s about it I think for another week.

The only other thing to report is the purchase of two pieces of 32ct Zweigart Belfast Linen, one in Vintage Country Mocha and the other Honeydew Green.  They are intended for Little Sheep Virtues and 

 the Snowflower Dairies’ Joyful World SAL, both of which I hope to get a start on next week, so until next time, 

Have a  Happy time Crafting!

(Whatever you passion may be)

Sue

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