Sunday, June 23, 2013

Little House Needleworks Christmas cross stitch ornament...

Happy Weekend everyone! Thanks for reading.


Since I updated last I have added more snow to the LHN "Bringing Home the Tree" Christmas ornie. The hand dyed thread is called "oatmeal" and I love how the colour is slightly "dirty" in places (hand dyed that way) just like real snow.

 
 
I have loved the quaint "cut through" drawings by Amanda Loverseed since I first came across her pictures on greeting cards five years ago. Delighted I was when I discovered these pictures have been converted to cross stitch kits by Bothy Threads.  Linda from convinced me that I had to join her Cut Thru' SAL on Mondays. In order to join this SAL I had to buy a kit (or two as it happens). This is the first - Gypsy Wagon. The kit is very well put together with beautifully organised threads and easy to read instructions/pattern.  I can't wait to make a start. It is stitched on light blue 14count Aida.
 
I hope you have found creative time for yourself over the weekend.
                                                                                                         Jan x

5 comments:

Sarah in Stitches said...

Lovely progress on Bringing Home the Tree! It looks great

cucki said...

Lovely projects x

Penny said...

You're making nice progress! Gypsy Wagon looks like it has some pretty colors. I love all the little details. :)

SoCal Debbie said...

Your ornament is looking great, Jan! Gypsy Wagon is so bright and colorful. I love all these designs!

Linda said...

Great progress on the ornie Jan. Looking forward to your SAL start.

Linda