I guess you can't get rid of me!!!
I hope everyone had a pleasant New Year's Eve and day! Ours was pretty chill...no pun intended... with my brother and his wife visiting for a couple days. No stitching has occurred but I'm hoping to remedy that tonight. My New Year's project is going to be one I've wanted to stitch for a long time, Celtic Banner, by Butternut Road. I bought the chart years ago and it'd been simmering in the back of my mind since. Someone was selling the called for fabric, a 29 count Glenshee linen, on FB and I was able to nab it. I love the feel of Glenshee linen and don't think it's around anymore (if I'm wrong about this, please alert me). I started pulling the DMC floss, but think I want to try to switch to silk or overdyed cottons. Hence, the delay--will keep you posted!
I will share a quick Stroll piece today that was a gift to a dear friend for Christmas; I had to hold off until the gift arrived. :) It is F is for Friend by Heartstring Samplery. It was a club piece, but I was able to get the chart on the second hand market.
Hope you are keeping warm if you are experiencing this cold snap--it's in the 20's here! Brrrr!!! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!
Stasi
I hope everyone had a pleasant New Year's Eve and day! Ours was pretty chill...no pun intended... with my brother and his wife visiting for a couple days. No stitching has occurred but I'm hoping to remedy that tonight. My New Year's project is going to be one I've wanted to stitch for a long time, Celtic Banner, by Butternut Road. I bought the chart years ago and it'd been simmering in the back of my mind since. Someone was selling the called for fabric, a 29 count Glenshee linen, on FB and I was able to nab it. I love the feel of Glenshee linen and don't think it's around anymore (if I'm wrong about this, please alert me). I started pulling the DMC floss, but think I want to try to switch to silk or overdyed cottons. Hence, the delay--will keep you posted!
I will share a quick Stroll piece today that was a gift to a dear friend for Christmas; I had to hold off until the gift arrived. :) It is F is for Friend by Heartstring Samplery. It was a club piece, but I was able to get the chart on the second hand market.
Hope you are keeping warm if you are experiencing this cold snap--it's in the 20's here! Brrrr!!! Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!
Stasi
What a beautiful gift you made Stasi! :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this stitch. I saw it on Heartstring Samplery blog and wished it was for sale at her etsy shop. Your lucky friend will be in love with it too. Great job Stasi. RJ
ReplyDeleteCeltic Banner sounds wonderful, and I can't wait to see it's start and progress. Your "F Is For Friendship" is just beautiful both front and back, and I can imagine it was received with much delight, what a lucky friend.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe...Hugs
Oooh, Celtic Banner! It will be fun to watch that grow!
ReplyDeleteF is for Friend is a sweet design - what a lovely gift.
Celtic Banner is gorgeous!! Had to look it up...Love your Friendship stitch, has a real PA Dutch feel to it. ( Are you going to list it for sale?) Your friend is going to love it!! I had a nice quiet New Years too, just the way I like it!
ReplyDeleteF is for Friend is gorgeous, Stasi. Love the colors in it! I look forward to seeing your Celtic Banner start. Stay warm!
ReplyDeletePS... I don't think Glenshee is still around unless you buy a kit from Maureen Appleton (I think). I wish it was still available; it had a good feel and hand to it.
ReplyDeleteI remember the Celtic Banner. The first time I saw it in person, was on the front of a dress. Gorgeous! Keep us updated with your progress.
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What a pretty gift--I'm sure your friend just loves it, Stasi!
ReplyDeleteHope you aren't getting too much of the storm down your way...
Any way to get a copy of Heartstrings F is for Friend? I have a cross stitch shop in Vermilion, OHIO. Thanks--
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