Easter WIP Progress

This is moving right along and I am enjoying this project.
I had a little trouble understanding the back stitching instructions for the center but I ended up using 1 strand to backstitch the cross stitching in the letters.  I then used 2 strands to backstitch the lines that made up some parts of some letters and the swirls.
I know there are several mistakes that I have made but I really can't see them so they aren't bothering me at all.
I was going to stitch a Christmas project next but I may do a Mother's Tree for my youngest grand daughter before I start that.
I never really know what I am going to do next until it's time to start something.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Quilts for Oso, WA Landslide

I saw a link on Judy Laquidara's blog
http://www.patchworktimes.com/2014/03/25/an-opportunity-to-help/
to a quilter in WA who is collecting quilts for the Oso, WA Landslide.  If you click on the picture below it will take you to her blog.  Scroll down for info on sizes and contact information.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Easter WIP

Here is my stitching so far on my Easter project.
I have another Christmas cross stitch project that I want to start but I am trying to finish this first.
There is also a crochet afghan pattern I want to start and that may actually happen today.
I finished a crocheted 3D baby blanket but I gave it to my daughter before I got a picture of it.
Here is a link to the pattern (which really stretched my brain muscles to figure out)
http://minifripperyetc.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/aftons-afghan.html

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Newest WIP

This is my progress on my Easter project.  This chart is published in the Cross Stitch and Country Crafts magazine dated Mar/Apr 1996.  It's on page 5 of the magazine and it is called "Rejoice Sampler".  I hope I can finish it before Easter.

Here is a picture of what it is supposed to look like when I am finished.

Here is a picture of the cover of the magazine with the chart inside.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Bethlehem is finished ♥

I have finished the Kramer Bethlehem and it was such a fun stitch.
I am going to try and get the chart in the mail tomorrow to a lady in Maryland that I have promised it to.
I have not been able to decide what my next project will be.
I think focusing on our taxes has me so distracted I can't imagine there actually is life after taxes.
Perhaps a good night's sleep will help me chose my next stitching project.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Bethlehem WIP

I have been able to do a lot of stitching this month so I am already backstitching the little buildings of K Elaine Kramer's Bethlehem.  I think this will be finished very soon.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Bethlehem WIP

 
This is my progress on K Elaine Kramer's Bethlehem.  The sky is navy blue but it's looking more like black the longer I stitch it.  I can't wait to finish the sky and begin stitching the little buildings.

I stitched this once before on navy aida so there was no sky to stitch and it was a very fun fast project.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Sarah in Stitches blogoversary giveaway

On February 3rd, she will have been blogging for two years so she has put together a wonderful gift package of cross stitch and other items.  Click here to find out how to enter her drawing.
Good luck!

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

A Crochet Finish

This pattern is called Pretty Panels.  It is on page 86 of Afghans for All Seasons.
It is supposed to be 44" x 59" but mine is a bit smaller because I used a G hook instead of the J hook listed in the pattern.  This will be a nice little baby blanket.
I always admired cable stitches done in knitting so I just had to try making cable stitches with a crochet hook.  The directions were a bit confusing at first but once I got the hang of it, it went pretty fast.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Cindy's Stitching is having a giveaway

CLICK HERE to go to Cindy's Stitching and enter a drawing for some cross stitch goodies.on her birthday 1/1/14.  Good Luck!

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Crochet Finish

I finished this small baby afghan using the African Flower hexagon pattern.  CLICK HERE to go to craftpassion.com and get the free tutorial - there is a link to a page 2 (almost half way down the page) which has the actual pattern information.
My afghan ended up being 34.5" x 43".  I used a G hook and simply soft yarn instead of baby yarn which made my hexagons about 4.5" wide.
I don't know why I am always drawn to crochet patterns made up of little pieces that have to be put together - they certainly are a lot more work than one big piece.  It's so colorful that it was really fun to work on though - my autumn quilt on the bed probably isn't the best background to show it off but there you have it.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Merry Christmas Contest-Scissors and Gift Certificate

Missy is having a drawing on her blog!
She is giving away the beautiful Gingher CHEETAH and the unique HARDWICK from Kelmscott scissors as well as a gift certificate for your friend for $20 to any online cross stitch shop you choose.. 
 CLICK HERE to find out how you can enter the drawing.  A winner will be chosen on December 20.  Good Luck!

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]