I bought more fabric and silk from Textile Tours.
Category Archives: Purchases
Hudson Blanket Finished
I finished my Hudson baby blanket – it is a gift for someone.
I started it back in November 2025 – that’s not a bad completion time for me!
It is a really easy, fun knit. I bought the kit from Crossways. I am tempted to buy another kit, but I have a few things to finish first.
Filed under Colour Work, Knitting, Knitting - Colour work, Patterns, Purchases, Yarn Stash
And more new threads!
I bought new threads from Maison Sajou – metallic ones – I bought boxes 1 and 2. They arrive from France to Australia in less than a week! Things from the other side of the country take longer.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
New Threads!
I treated myself to new cotton threads from Maison Sajou.
Filed under Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, English Paper Piecing, Inspiration, Purchases
Finished Thing
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
Advent Calendar – Cross Stitch 1
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
Trinket Box
I have wanted to do one of Thistle Threads caskets forever, but given the state of the Australian dollar and the cost of shipping from the United States, I couldn’t justify the expense. In a moment of weakness, I decided to purchase the Trinket Box kit.
My supplies arrived yesterday
I am looking forward to starting this, but I should finish my Turtle first. I am being worn down by all of the long and short stitch.
Filed under Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
Goff Place Mystery Clue 1 Finished
I finished Clue 1 of the Goff Place Mystery shawl.
It’s very easy knitting – good TV knitting.
I have to stop for a while though, as I need to make a baby blanket. The pattern is the Hudson Baby Blanket from here.
Here’s my yarn colours
And I am storing it in this bag
Filed under Colour Work, Knitting, Patterns, Purchases, Yarn Stash
Language of Love Update
Monday afternoons I have my stitching group and I have been working on the Language of Love piece.
I am getting there slowly.
Working with all seven strands (yes 7!) of the Silk d’alger (Au ver à soie) is interesting. The work is voluminous, almost three dimensional.
The hoop stand is a Anneome 2pcs Cross Stitch Stand (very light and small, so easy to take to classes).
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
Schoolgirl Sewing Club
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