It really is, but in a good way, but before we get to that I would like to wish everyone a bright and sunny June.
Over the last month I have made ‘Oh Holly Night, Nativity’ a bit of a focus piece, seeing as it’s my second oldest Wip.
During May I was able to work on it for 16 evenings and all I have left to stitch is a small piece of the border and the back stitching on the last section. Oh and there are a few beads to stitch on too, but I can see the end coming into sight, hence 'The End is Nigh'
This is where I left it last time.
And this is where it is now.
I also started and FFo’d my 12 in 23 Christmas Ornament for May.
This is Windows of Joy, designed by Liz Gorski of Primrose Needleworks, that I came across in a 2007 copy of ‘The Gift of Stitching.
I substituted the called for threads for Leo & Roxy Rudolph, and Crescent Colours Antique Lace and Hazelnut, adding some beads to give it a little sparkle and stitched it on a scrap of 36ct Cookie Collection Linen from Nicholas Flamel Design (on Etsy)
And while I had my finishing materials out, I got stuck in and FFo’d my Ornament for March too, which was 'Home for Christmas from Teresa Kogut.
I had another new start in May too, 5 O’Clock from Ink Circles.
This is a bit of a secret stitch because it's going to be a gift for someone, so I can’t post about it anywhere else at the moment, but I pretty sure they don’t read my blog, so I think I’m safe here.
As soon as I saw this I know I had to stitch it because my friends make the most wonderful cocktails, especially my favourite, an Expresso Martini.
The fabric doesn't have a name, but it's 36ct Evenweave from Coffee Craft Fabrics and I'm using a combination of called for DMC's and substituted Anchor threads.
All in all, May was a good stitching month, with four new starts, four finishes and a couple of FFO's............and now I'm all ready for June and Cross Stitch Camp!
Sue
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Sue, Your Nativity piece is fabulous but I'm sure you are anxious to get it finished---you are so close! The ornaments are adorable and the 'cocktail' piece is so fun! You have definitely been busy!!! Hope you're close to 100% with your hip recovery. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteI started the Nativity in December 2021, so it definitely need to be finished, that's for sure!! My recovery is going well thanks. I'm walking a lot better but still with a stick when I go out. It's more a confidence thing, because I getting around in doors and in the garden without it . I see my surgeon on Wednesday and I'm hoping he says I'm ok to drive and drops some of the precautions I've had to follow. Happy Stitching!
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