Cross stitch has helped in a big way for me.
i've been stitching A Chaffinch In Summer and got it all done and even framed.
Before the backstitch
I also got my wip The Good Life out and finished it. It's been a Wip for about a year. I''m going to put it with a photo of Zac that I love.
So now it's getting framed.
All the above was 14ct fabric so when I started stitching the PR Sal Steps 10 and 6 it was weird,
18ct is so small after 14ct, it took time to get use to again.
It was also my birthday on the 5th October and as it was only 5 days after Zac...... I did not feel like doing anything but I did get same very nice gifts.
# Money
# Chocolate
# Pandora bracelet and the 3 charms
# Secondhand book by Joan Elliott one I don't have so that was cool
# And I got a chart I've been after for many years it's called Once bitten and if I had the money I would buy everything for it and start as soon as I could. Maybe next year.
Soo even thou it was/is a sad time I did very well for my birthday.
Before I forget I did not spend any money for stash.
Being October I would also like to wish everyone
Great stitching. Lots of lovely birthday gifts. I hope you find that the lose eases a little with some time.
ReplyDeleteThe chaffinch looks stunning framed and the little dog is so cute! Belated birthday greetings too. I hope you manage to get everything you need for Once Bitten. Maybe Santa will be good to you this year!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of bird but that looks beautiful! Well done on a lovely finish. i love that little dog stitch, i hope it brings back fond memories, although it might hurt now.
ReplyDeleteI love the PR SAL, I did join but I always intended to stitch it in future. I like to join so I have the charts though :)
I love that Mystic Stitch design! I'm a huge fan of Maxine Gadd's artwork and I was lucky enough to meet her last year!
Sending belated birthday wishes! I'm glad you got some nice gifts!