woo hoo!! I'm happy to start the year with a finish. I was encouraged by Carolyn Friedlander's informal QAL and, while this isn't a quilt, I knew it would be the push I needed to get it done. The fact that I have purchased a new cross stitch pattern, specifically to stitch this year, also meant this one had to be finished. A woman with so many quilt projects on the go can't possibly work on two cross stitch projects - so not true - but I'm sticking to that because it will prevent a slippery slope.
Keep it Simple is a kit from Stitchsperation - Charlie creates such a cool selection of modern cross stitch kits and the hand painted fabric makes them so unique! You can choose your colour / colours / or even rainbow too. I picked 28ct evenweave (she also has 14ct aida) and obviously I went for pink. The kits are so nicely packaged, with everything you need (I actually had a bobbin of thread left over) and I definitely recommend getting one of the snap frames. I got mine last year and love it, it's so easy to use and adjust. Great for embroidery and cross stitch.
And not only did I finish stitching it, I actually framed it too!
I have an older finished project, still sitting around unframed and I didn't want that. My husband quite expertly (of course) picked out the frame from our gallery on the wall, took out a photo and replaced it with my cross stitch. We didn't even have to trim it down. Perfect!
Apologies for the slight glare in the pictures but I was so excited I didn't take any pictures before it got framed! I really enjoyed the kit, it was very easy to follow and it makes such a statement in the black frame.
There is something so peaceful about the act of stitching each little cross; concentrating, mindful of each stitch, focusing on the pattern and seeing it emerge. I get quite lost in it. And when it's time to stop, it's hard not to just do one more stitch!
It's now up on the wall and it looks awesome. Even the kids each noticed and they love it too. It's a wonderful phrase, serving us as a great reminder to seek simplicity.
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this looks magnificent. So striking.
I really like this design, the finish looks perfect. I will pop over and have a look at her site. Have several cross stitch on the go as well as sewing wips too. x
Wise words in this day and age. I love your framed cross stitch, Lucy.
Well done!!! What are these frames I have a ton of cross stitch sitting out of sight needing frames. You’ve inspired me to focus more and definitely now going to get a notebook and lust my aims and progress over the year. Need to keep it real and income is very limited so it’s a BOM from Alice Caroline that’s my tray this year and I’m determined to get it done not this year but early 2020 as it’s over 15 months! Plus that’s just for top, all EPP. I also have a cross stitch I’ve worked on for 25 years and aim is to get that done as LOTS of back stitch to be done
Thank you! The snap frame I mentioned is an alternative to an embroidery hoop, to use as you are stitching. The frame for my project is probably from Ikea! I'm sure the BOM is going to be gorgeous and glad to hear you're going to revive your cross stitch project. I find lists invaluable and it's a nice way of keeping track, especially when you can tick things off! :)
I like the painted evenweave behind your cross stitching. My daughter has got really into her cross stitching the last year or two, done one for everybody but me! I have been hankering again to the embroidery, but the last thing I need is to start another hobby. Although strictly speaking this wouldn't be a new hobby, but the resurgence of an old one.