I've posted about this before. This gorgeous counted cross stitch kit, titled Snow Angels, was a gift from my youngest daughter more years ago than I would like to admit. She thought the two children resembled her and her older sister (and they do!), and the scene just reminded her of good times in their childhood.
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| The packaging and the stitchery, not long after I started the project. |
I'm not sure why it's taking me so long to finish this. (Though, as I looked through Picasa Web Albums to find the photo of the kit, I got one clue: I've done quite a few other projects during that time frame -- felt food, crocheted items, embroidered tea towels, pillowcases, and tablecloths, sewing projects, and even other, simpler cross-stitch projects. And my free time has been at a premium most of those years.) The 18-count fabric, the sheer size of the project, and the fact that more than half of the colors are done with a blended needle -- well, all of those are contributing factors. By using washi tape to mark my place in the chart, I think I've finally got a handle on stitching this.
The picture at the top of the post was taken today, August 5. I will try and post another photo in about a month to show my progress!
For some reason I have been in a cross stitching mood lately Mrs T!! I think it may be the two new blogs I found, Priscillas and Carolina Stitcher. They inspire me. I just finished my Thanksgiving sampler and I went to the Cross Stitch store today and got a Christmas one. I was sad to hear that my favorite pattern companie, Prairie Schooler is retiring. I hope they will keep the old patterns available.
ReplyDeleteNow I can't believe I never replied to this comment, Arlene! And you have gotten even more into a cross stitching mood since posting this 3 years ago!
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