I have stopped working on my 3D turtle project, and have returned to my first love of canvas work (counted work).
I have a 3D printed base with a grid and I am stitching on it. Using a number 9 embroidery needle and two strands of DMC. The motif in the middle is one strand, but I thought two looked better.
Filed under 3D Print, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
I finished part one (of fourteen) of the Histoires de Moutons en Hiver by Jardin Privé.
40 Count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and DMC threads.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
I finished the first ornament of the 2025 Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
I really enjoyed it – it is small and therefore achievable. I liked working on Aida, so much so, I have bought the Winer Woodland Stitch Along kit in Aida (I can do it while watching T.V in the evening).
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Purchases
I am working on the first project from the Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
It’s on Aida, which I haven’t used for years, and if truth be told, I have been a fabric snob, but I am loving it. I can see it with my normal glasses – no magnifying or light required.
And check out that cute needle minder!
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Purchases
The third installment of the Schoolgirl Sewing Club has arrived (have I started any of them? no) These are beautifully packaged.
I might need to do an inventory and see how many projects I have!
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
Project 2 from the School Girl Stitching Club (From the Crewel Gobelin) has arrived.
Have I done anything with project 1? No, I have not. These samplers are beautiful and they come beautifully packaged with lovely materials.
This one has, in addition, a little project we can work on, with all of the finishing materials.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
My Summer Celebration box from the Stitchery arrived – I pre-ordered this months ago.
There was also some Acufactum fabric, which, I think I will use for English Paper Piecing.
I am glad I ordered this. It was quite expensive (especially considering the state of the Australian dollar), but it gorgeous.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Embroidery, English Paper Piecing, Inspiration, Purchases
I have 30 stitching projects and I have decided to pick a new one every week using a random number generator. This was the one that came up (number 17). I am feeling a bit over-whelmed.
I have switched to an embroidery needle (from a tapestry needle) to make piercing the thread while doing a pin stitch easier. My pin stitches kept pulling out.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
My School Girl Sewing Club arrived today – from the Crewel Gobelin.
Brenda from Brenda and the Serial Starter – talked about this club last year and I was keen to participate, but it sells out fast! This year, I stalked the website from January. I chose the 40 count linen version.
As you can see above, it comes beautifully packaged. This one is Mary Lockhead Sampler by Sovereign Samplers.
I have so many projects on the go. I am not sure when I will get to this, but I am very keen to try the linen (Hogbristle Light by Fox & Rabbit). I need more hours in the day.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
I went on a holiday to Tasmania. And I always like to buy craft materials as souvenirs.
On my very first morning, I went for a run and came across the Salamanca Wool Shop, and I requested Tasmanian sock yarn – I bought the skein to the left from Wattlebird Yarn.
Next up I went to A Stitch in Time, where I bought the Sampler (exclusive to them) and the scissors. I have been wanting sharper scissors to make my pin stitches work better.
And then in Launceston, I went to Knit, Needles and Wool. This place was full of yarn and there was a group meeting at the back – it all was very welcoming. Once again, I looked for sock yarn from Tasmania, and found White Gum Wool – the one I have is 80% merino and 20% silk. I am very keen to start knitting with this one.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Knitting, Purchases, Sock Knitting
