Last post I mentioned that I was stitching a wee scissor keep set. So I continued on with that on Friday night —
I suspect I should have used a single thread for my Xs but I'm not changing that now!
These are the pin keep stitcheries. The thread isn't as washed out looking in real life.
Thank you Wendy for hosting us. Please visiting her blog *here* to see who else joined in.
I realise I haven't shown the Hugs and Kisses stitcheries I was doing earlier in the month. It was suggested we stitch one-a-day during December but that didn't happen!
This was what I had done last time I shared.
In the same post I showed you the Loon that Mum was stitching while she was here. It was very fiddly as she was using a tiny weave, and there are lots of similar shades of colour use, plus lots of 3/4 stitches. However she made good progress and when she went home she'd done this much —
It had been a busy week with two days of work, two days of children, and visitors for a day. So this morning I was quite happy to potter and catch up on washing, tidying, cleaning etc. I cooked up some plums, and some courgette marrow so felt quite happy with all that.
I wondered where wee Miss Tammy kitten had gotten to while I was busy and discovered her when I sat down after lunch to do the farm accounts —
Hmm shame she didn't pay them for me while she was there!
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Raewyn
Your Tammy is sweet. Cats always find the strangest of places to snooze. The scissors and pin keep set have such tiny embroidery stitches. They are lovely. The blue threads are pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour little blue stitcheries are lovely and that Loon is going to be stunning! All that fabric must be soooo tempting. xx
ReplyDeleteCats find the cutest spots to hide in. Such patience to stitch the loon....Cute little stitcheries for you.
ReplyDeletethose cats tend to turn up in the least likely place at times. I love that bird hat is being stitched!
ReplyDeleteCute stitcheries. The loon looks wonderful. Aww Tammy is so cute.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Raewyn ... is that a Cottage Garden thread you are using in the blues? Gosh your Mum does tiny detailed work - her eyesight must still be very good.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the 3 of you at work having a big brainstorm session. Luckily you were closed as when we used to pull the gift shop to bits to have a big change around ... we would always get really busy!!! Tammy is so cute - Pip is currently in my undies drawer as its cool in my bedroom 😉
You're always so busy. Lovely to see your stitching, and Mums. Sleepy kitty found a good spot.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching from both you and your Mum Raewyn - hope the extra day was productive for you. Cats/kittens always find the best spots to snooze don't they!
ReplyDeleteSo much beautiful hand work. It sounds relaxing.
ReplyDeleteThe planning is so important - picking the right fabrics. It is just another step in the sewing process.
Lovely stitches on this fun useful project.
ReplyDeleteCats always seem to find good spots.
What a fun update post. I love the blue and white stitcherie.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching all round. Very pretty blue in the scissor keep. And you are further down the track than me with the one a day designs.
ReplyDeleteI would it hard not to be distracted when surrounded by fabric at the shop, too.
Enjoy that gorgeous kitten.
Haha! Funny kitty!! Love all the projects you're working on, they are all so sweet! xx
ReplyDeleteTammy looks very snug in her little cubby. Joey always had a bed tucked under the coffee table, out of the way but still close, and near the heater. The stitchery on the little Chooky project is looking good. I bet you will be stitching up some lovely things after your planning day.
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