Three French Hens – Bothy Threads – 12 Days of Christmas

 On the third day of Christmas my truelove gave to me……..

Three French Hens

While stitching this square, I was reminded me of something I read a while back.

It was letters from Emily to Edward, thanking him for her Christmas gifts.

I will share the first three here and then will add her following letters  after completing the stitching each month and I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did.

 

So here are Emily’s first three letters…..

Dec 25 (1^st day of Christmas)

My dearest darling Edward,
What a wonderful surprise has just greeted me! That sweet partridge, in that lovely little pear-tree; what an enchanting, romantic, poetic present! Bless you, and thank you.
Your deeply loving
Emily.

 

Dec 26 (2^nd day of Christmas)

Beloved Edward,
The two turtle-doves arrived this morning, and are cooing away in the pear-tree as I write. I'm so touched and grateful!

With undying love, as always,
Emily.

 

Dec 27  3^rd day of Christmas)

My darling Edward,
You do think of the most original presents! Who ever thought of sending anybody three French hens? Do they really come all the way from France? It's a pity we have no chicken coops, but I expect we'll find some. Anyway, thank you so much; they're lovely.
Your devoted Emily.

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Another project I have stitched on recently was  ‘Mary Allcorn 1764’ from Hobby House Press

This was a 2024 New Year’s Day start  and it’s the first time I’ve pulled it out this year.

I have completed the alphabet stitched with Algerian Eyes over four linen threads,

and also the double row of tiny Algerian Eyes, stitched over two threads.. 

 I’m not great at planning project in advance but here I am contradicting myself.

I already have two more  new starts lined up, that I’m hoping to work on and finish and  of course there’s my Christmas stitching on the 25^th and 26^th, so there’s still lots of stitching to come before the end of the month.  I also have some summer stitching ready to go, because this little lot arrived from Megan at Coffee Crafts  this morning.

  

Happy  Stitching!

Sue

x

 12 Days of Christmas

Designed – Bothy Threads - Kit

Fabric – 14ct Zweigart Aida - White

Threads – Standard Cotton, Pearl Cotton and Gold Thread

Mary Allcorn 1764

Designer – Hobby House Press

Fabric – 36ct

Threads –Gloriana Silks and Classic Color Works Belle Soie Silks