A blog about cross stitching hand embroidery, knitting/crochet and other crafts.
Friday, 22 December 2017
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Christmas cross stitch buttons and patchwork table mat.
Hello everyone,
One more day to go before I break up for the Christmas holidays I have done all the shopping I just need to wrap a few more presents and that is it done.
How are you all doing with your preparations?
I have a few st itchy projects to show you I finished two of the cross stitch buttons I have been making,
the little hedgehog needs to be done then I will crochet a small circle for the backing. The pattern booklet was from one of the Cross Stitcher magazines but I cannot remember which issue number it was.
I also did some sewing on my sewing machine and using scraps of fabric I made this patchwork table mat,
I have enough bits left to make coasters then they can be used on the table over Christmas.
I have had time to crochet a warm and snug scarf for myself using Rowan alpaca chunky
it only needed 2 x 50g balls on 10mm hook.
I picked a stitch pattern from one of my books a lacy shell stitch so easy to do and works up very quickly.
I have found this encyclopedia of techniques by Jan Eaton very good to follow if you are a beginner it has picture tutorials and is a good reference to carry around.
I have started knitting a hat and small scarf for my Grand daughter and found this self patterning yarn complete with Pom Pom from my local shop for £2.99 there is a pattern inside the ball band but this is for an adult size so I will adjust this to fit Suzie, I probably need a little extra yarn to make a scarf but that won't be a problem.
Well that is all for now I will see if I can squeeze one more post before Christmas, so until then enjoy you week.
One more day to go before I break up for the Christmas holidays I have done all the shopping I just need to wrap a few more presents and that is it done.
How are you all doing with your preparations?
I have a few st itchy projects to show you I finished two of the cross stitch buttons I have been making,
the little hedgehog needs to be done then I will crochet a small circle for the backing. The pattern booklet was from one of the Cross Stitcher magazines but I cannot remember which issue number it was.
I also did some sewing on my sewing machine and using scraps of fabric I made this patchwork table mat,
I have enough bits left to make coasters then they can be used on the table over Christmas.
I have had time to crochet a warm and snug scarf for myself using Rowan alpaca chunky
it only needed 2 x 50g balls on 10mm hook.
I picked a stitch pattern from one of my books a lacy shell stitch so easy to do and works up very quickly.
I have found this encyclopedia of techniques by Jan Eaton very good to follow if you are a beginner it has picture tutorials and is a good reference to carry around.
I have started knitting a hat and small scarf for my Grand daughter and found this self patterning yarn complete with Pom Pom from my local shop for £2.99 there is a pattern inside the ball band but this is for an adult size so I will adjust this to fit Suzie, I probably need a little extra yarn to make a scarf but that won't be a problem.
Well that is all for now I will see if I can squeeze one more post before Christmas, so until then enjoy you week.
bye for now
Julie x
Friday, 8 December 2017
Finished Fall Fox cross stitch and a crochet christmas stocking.
Hello everyone,
How are you all? I hope you are keeping safe and warm.
I have a couple of finished projects to show you the first is the Fall Fox cross stitch I had been stitching these past weeks you may have seen progress pictures on Instagram.
The pattern is from Just Cross Stitch online magazine
Just need to find a frame now I have a few in mind there are more patterns in Just Cross Stitch that I want to stitch oh dear when will I make them all you wonder, the new issue is out now and because I subscribe online I have already printed a few (5) patterns I could not resist though.
Just look above the middle one I have my eye on Winter Wood then the Deer and not forgetting winter Bluebird so lovely and just medium sized projects which seem to be the only ones I want to tackle at the moment. I do have one very large project the Owl Bell Pull waiting in the wings and it is vast and I have not wanted to stitch it lately so have put it to one side with the hope of finishing one day.
The last finished project is crochet and I made this lovely Christmas stocking with Rudolf ready to hang on my wall
pattern is from Love Crochet magazine it is still in the shops now I believe, very easy to make all crocheted in dc stitch and Rudolf is made in separate pieces and appliqued on top, a little stuffing is used to give it shape.
Well that is all for now. Thank you all for your kind comments and visits to my blog I do appreciate them.
How are you all? I hope you are keeping safe and warm.
I have a couple of finished projects to show you the first is the Fall Fox cross stitch I had been stitching these past weeks you may have seen progress pictures on Instagram.
The pattern is from Just Cross Stitch online magazine
Just need to find a frame now I have a few in mind there are more patterns in Just Cross Stitch that I want to stitch oh dear when will I make them all you wonder, the new issue is out now and because I subscribe online I have already printed a few (5) patterns I could not resist though.
Just look above the middle one I have my eye on Winter Wood then the Deer and not forgetting winter Bluebird so lovely and just medium sized projects which seem to be the only ones I want to tackle at the moment. I do have one very large project the Owl Bell Pull waiting in the wings and it is vast and I have not wanted to stitch it lately so have put it to one side with the hope of finishing one day.
The last finished project is crochet and I made this lovely Christmas stocking with Rudolf ready to hang on my wall
pattern is from Love Crochet magazine it is still in the shops now I believe, very easy to make all crocheted in dc stitch and Rudolf is made in separate pieces and appliqued on top, a little stuffing is used to give it shape.
Well that is all for now. Thank you all for your kind comments and visits to my blog I do appreciate them.
Stay safe and warm
bye for now
Julie xx
Sunday, 5 November 2017
Fall fox cross stitch update and a cute crochet robin.
Hi Everyone? how are you all?
Lovely sunshine here in Cheshire this afternoon I took Bruno out this morning in the rain with wellies at least that has cleared now, it is that time of year isn't it very changeable.
I showed you a new cross stitch start on Instagram called Fall Fox I have a progress update below
the pattern is from Just Cross Stitch magazine
It is coming along slowly as I have been crocheting and knitting to for my new Grand Son due next March. I am knitting a little cardigan with collar and I have started another C2C blanket which I will show soon, I just have not taken a picture yet sorry.
I have taken a picture of this little cute fella though a sweet little crocheted Robin
You know me I cannot resist a cute toy.
Complete with his little tail and bobble hat.
The pattern is from Love Crochet magazine this is an old issue I had but if you click on the Craft tab on the website they have back issues available.
Well that's all for the moment I am off to spend a few hours relaxing with some X stitch. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Lovely sunshine here in Cheshire this afternoon I took Bruno out this morning in the rain with wellies at least that has cleared now, it is that time of year isn't it very changeable.
I showed you a new cross stitch start on Instagram called Fall Fox I have a progress update below
the pattern is from Just Cross Stitch magazine
I have taken a picture of this little cute fella though a sweet little crocheted Robin
You know me I cannot resist a cute toy.
Complete with his little tail and bobble hat.
The pattern is from Love Crochet magazine this is an old issue I had but if you click on the Craft tab on the website they have back issues available.
Well that's all for the moment I am off to spend a few hours relaxing with some X stitch. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.
until next time
bye for now.
Julie xx
Friday, 20 October 2017
Fabric pumpkins and knitted pumpkins.
Hello everyone,
How are you all?
Weekend is coming and the school breaks up next week so I have a full week to catch up on some stitching and knitting.
Here are a few projects I have finished to celebrate Halloween which is fast approaching here in the UK.
These colourful pumpkins are made from scraps of fabric and I also filled them with Lavender they make lovely decorations around the house.
The pattern for these are from the book Modern Vintage Gifts
designs and patterns by Helen Phillips
check out Helen's blog which she keeps updated regularly.
H ere are a couple of my knitted pumpkins I have made quite a few times for friends, especially the larger one.
Lastly here is a little cross stitch for Autumn
an Acorn Medallion the pattern design is by NeedleKnowledge and Cheryl Fall
I have nearly finished this hopefully this evening.
How are you all?
Weekend is coming and the school breaks up next week so I have a full week to catch up on some stitching and knitting.
Here are a few projects I have finished to celebrate Halloween which is fast approaching here in the UK.
These colourful pumpkins are made from scraps of fabric and I also filled them with Lavender they make lovely decorations around the house.
The pattern for these are from the book Modern Vintage Gifts
designs and patterns by Helen Phillips
check out Helen's blog which she keeps updated regularly.
H ere are a couple of my knitted pumpkins I have made quite a few times for friends, especially the larger one.
Lastly here is a little cross stitch for Autumn
an Acorn Medallion the pattern design is by NeedleKnowledge and Cheryl Fall
I have nearly finished this hopefully this evening.
Well that's it for now and I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
bye for now
Julie
x
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