A Bit of Holiday Fun

Another small project I did during my vacation in Germany. It's from Elizabeth's Designs. She always uses special stitches, which are very fun to do. And as I know one very special stitcher, I gave it to her... G.

Four Seasons Are Finished!

I finally finished "Spring". Now all four seasons are ready to be framed. I can´t get enough of the seasons, as I am starting a new cross-stitch project with Angels and Seasons... That will be my holiday project this summer... G.

Take Off for Spring

I haven't been taking my cross-stitch very seriously lately, so it was about time I started my final Elizabeth's Design "Spring". With this one I can complete my seasons, and start thinking about framing them... G.

Finished Winter

Last night I finished "Winter", my third Elizabeth's Design pattern of the "Four Season Stitching Club". My next project will be to finish my family sampler, which has to be framed and ready by April 8, our wedding anniversary. G.

Winter Has Begun

On to the next Elisabeth Design... Winter! G.

On the Third Day of Christmas

With Christmas behind us, I believe it is about time to post some of my seasonal projects. While others may say it is a little late... on the third day of Christmas I give you... 3 cross stitch projects (none French)...
First... 'Christmas Eve' by Diane Graebner of Lynn's Prints. A charming scene of Amish carriages driving through the snow. Finished as a bellpull by my mother.

The second is Celtic Christmas by Lavender & Lace. The fifth of my Celtic ladies as I call them, Noel it is. The only one not on display year round, but only during the festive season. Actually the first one I stitched. I'll post pictures of the others soon. I love the detail and delicacy of this design. Also the 1 over 1 face - superb. Never seen anything like her designs.
Third 'Joyous Noel' by G.'s favourite Elizabeth Designs. An enchanting little piece.

G... may I suggest we stitch the 'Partridge in a Pear Tree' ornament in 2008. I believe it is in one of our JCS ornament issues.

M.

PS. I received royal summons to update this post as it did not need minimum posting requirements - voila!

Autumn is Over...

I know that autumn has been over for some time, but I only finished my Autumn cross stitch pattern just now. I love these designs from Elizabeth's Designs. They are so rewarding. A few stitches and you've completed a pumpkin! G.

Oh Christmas Tree....

My advent board is getting emptier, so it's time for the rest of the ornaments to leave the attic. It's so much fun to find all the ornaments from years back and remember where and when I bought them, or who gave them to me... And of course many of the ornaments were made by the children or by me. Even my mother made two of the cross-stitches ornaments.

We need a larger tree next year, according to the boys. There isn't a branch left on this one to hang anything on.

I'm in love with this beautiful nativity scene, that Schoonmama en papa brought from Germany for me. No one is allowed to touch it. It's very vulnerable and so very lovely.

And on top of the tree, my Christmas angel... It took me weeks to cross-stitch, she has so many different colours, and I am so proud of her....

And my other Christmas cross-stitch leaves the attic too. It's an Elizabeth Design and has great speciality stitches and little beads and charms. I'm ready for Christmas! G.

Finish

The deadline was breathing down my neck... M. wanted it finished this week. Piece of cake. This is a lovely design by Elizabeth´s Designs from the Four Seasons Stitching Club. Of course the other seasons will follow... It has great charms in every pack and Needle Neccesity threads.

This was my first Elizabeth´s Designs work. It´s called "Love Grows Here". I made it for our 10th wedding anniversary. I picked this design as it has four hearts in the tree..... Just guess what they stand for. G.