* Meakly Mine *

I guess it is not going to be finished in time for this Christmas either as I have started to stitch a birth sampler for my Grandson. 

 

I chose SB The Promise and will work in his details towards the end of the sampler.  I chose to stitch it in AVAS because I had all of the threads, but it is very pale.  Not a lot to show at this stage:

The colour is not good here as this is 32 count Belfast Platinum, so not grey at all.

 

 

So that is about it for now.  I should be taking advantage of a free day and sitting outside in the beautiful spring sunshine instead of fiddling around on the computer.

As always, thanks for popping in,

Mary

I am so pleased with myself this afternoon because I have just finished Sergei - the very elegant bird from Plum Street Samplers.

 

I started this one back in April 2012 while I was away on holiday as it was the smallest piece of stitching I could find to take with me.  I have barely touched it since then, but decided to finish it off before I got back on to the huge task (for me) of finishing off Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow.

 

I have stitched on it a little in the last week or so, but this morning I sat by the window with the early morning sunlight streaming in and started working on him.  I completed the last stitches about an hour ago, and as it is very hot here now it was getting rather sticky for stitching.

 

So, ta da !!  here is Sergei !! 

 

 

 

I know, I know - sorry it is not ironed!  As I said above I was so chuffed that I wanted to share it straight away and it really is a bit too hot for ironing!  (honestly!)

 

It is stitching night tonight, so if it is cooler, I will be able to move back onto CHRH and see if I can get into the swing of doing one block a month.

 

Thanks for popping in,

Mary

2014 - can you believe it??

 

Surprise, surprise, I do have a finish for 2013 - in fact I have 3 finishes.  It was a race against the clock, but I managed to have three new stockings hanging from the mantle at my Daughter's home.  Not something I had originally intended, but something I am so happy with now.

 

In order of finish, they are:  Greg's ( SB Brett's)

  Susan's ( SB Anna's)

... and last, but most importantly, Aaron's ( SB Reed's)

 

 

 

 

I am sure you will all have noticed that there is a difference in the stocking I showed last post and the photo of that stocking today.  Well,  I had finished the stitching on that stocking and wasn't happy with the colour the name was stitched in (the red), so I restitched it in the blue from the waves, which I thought was more in keeping for a baby boy. While at the shop choosing the backing/lining material I saw Reed's stocking on display and just loved the beautiful blues and just knew it was the one I should have done for Aaron.  What to do ??  Well, to cut a long story a little bit shorter, I pulled out the name again, and restitched it (in the red) with my Son in Law's name.   While I waited for a couple of threads for Reed's stocking I commenced work on my Daughter's stocking and when it was done I stitched one for the original recipient, Aaron.  

 

At this stage I should also confess that I did not do the making up of these stockings. Whilst I enjoy hand stitching, machine stitching is a chore, which is evidenced by my pile of unfinished pieces.  I can sew, and I have sewn the previous stockings I have stitched, but don't enjoy it, (and I decided that I am too old to be doing something I don't enjoy if I don't have to), so these three were finished by Diane from Craftee Cottage in Oakleigh, and they look beautiful and I am almost over the feeling of guilt at not doing them myself.

I absolutely loved stitching these SB stockings - if you have never stitched one, you should try it.  Yes, it is quite different to the fine linen, but it is fun in that it grows so fast.  I would love to do some more, but as they are a labour of love, you do need to choose the perfect recipient.  I know that my Daughter considers them heirlooms and they will be hung for many years to come.

So, now it is time to return to some long neglected stitching.  Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow is at the top of the list, but I have been working on Sergei (Plum Street Samplers) in the last few days.  I started this in April 2012 as it was a small piece to take away on holiday, and because it is small I will complete it now and then give the huge piece my undivided attention.   Well, that sounds like a plan, anyway!!

Thanks for tuning in folks, and the very happiest of New Year's to each of you - may 2014 be filled with good health and happiness!

Mary