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Nostalgic Floss – Kitted-Out 2 cross stitch patterns

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I decided to use up some of my embroidery stash by finding patterns and kitting them out myself. I rather enjoy doing it this way.
Some years back, I inherited several skeins of floss. As I was sorting the floss, I thought there might be some I could use. I noticed something so nostalgic that it made my heart smile. The prices on the floss were 3/10¢, 5¢, 12¢. Ahhh, the good-old-days. 🧵🪡
I looked through my patterns in hopes of finding one I had all the floss required. I found two that I couldn’t choose between, so I kitted them both out.
Two kitted out
Ready to stitch
Waiting for whenever
The stitching mood hits.
🧵🪡
I immediately liked “Snowball Glass by Maria Brovko” cross stitch pattern when I saw it way back in 2020. The big bonus was it was free.
I think “Flower Winter Bird Cross Stich by nathnolu ” is so charming. It was easy to find the pattern for sale.

Now when the mood hits to cross stitch, I’m ready for it. I wonder how long it’ll take me. Years perhaps or sooner. I never know about me.😁

Wishing you all good moods and happy crafting.

 

Classic Impressions Needlepoint -Another Update

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I’ve finally finished the rose in the middle of my Classic Impressions Needlepoint project. I’m glad to have it done. I can now work on the last of the borders.
I’ve discovered that if I ever get this project finished and washed, I’m going to have to block it, to try and get it squared up. As you can see, it’s edges are crooked. I guess my stitching tension has varied a bit too much over the years. :/
Anyway, I’m happy to have it this much finished.

Here’s wishing everyone a pleasant rest of the week.

 

 

Classic Impressions Needlepoint Update – Secret of the Butterflies

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I’m making a bit more progress on my Classic Impressions Needlepoint that I started in 2020. I don’t know why I’m so slow on this project. I think it’s a pretty piece. I enjoy working on it, I just can’t stay motivated for too long of a stretch of time. 😊

Now for the Secret of the Butterflies. The butterflies in the bouquet behind the needlepoint are really pretty in real life. As I was watering the bouquet the other day, I discovered that the butterflies are made of painted feathers. The body seems to be made with some kind of clay.  They’re so cool!
I can imagine trying to make butterflies like this for many different crafts. Keyword is trying. lol
I thought it was such a clever idea that I’d share it here with you, in case you might want to gussy-up a craft with butterflies sometime.

The welcomed budding and blooming of the world waking up from its long winter’s nap has started big-time. As nice as that is, all the pollens and nonsense tend play havoc with our allergies. Might not be as bad if the wind would stop auditioning for the lead role of trying to prove it’s stronger than the Sun. lol
(Remember the fable: The North Wind and The Sun – Aesop Fables)

The warmth of Spring temperatures sporadically makes appearances. Except for nights, more than a few nights, we have to cover my flowers to keep them from freezing. I’m thankful that it won’t be too much longer until the night temperatures should even out and become pleasant.

Wishing you all the warmth of pleasant
Spring breezes with very few sneezes.

🌞

 

Well Shucks No Cross Stitch Kit

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I was thinking about doing a new cross stitch project. I have plenty of floss and fabric, so no need to buy a kit.
I figured I’d find a pattern and kit-it-out. I’d have it handy to work on through this year. I planned to start on it tonight…
I found a charming pattern and printed it off. I sat down with my oodles of floss and soon discovered that for all my skeins, I was about 25 colors shy. And, in truth the fabric really needs to be blue instead of white.
Well shucks, no kit today…
Part of the joy of making the kit was using my on-hand supplies. I put my supplies away until I decide if and when I want to place a floss and fabric order and try to kit-it-out again.

Wishing you all success in your 2024 plans.

 

Work In Progress – Classic Impressions Needlepoint 2-26-2020

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I’ve made a little bit of progress on
my ‘Classic Impressions Needlepoint’.
I’m happy with it, so far.
I really like this nostalgic looking collage.
Wishing you all a happy Wednesday!

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Work In Progress – Classic Impressions Needlepoint 1-22-2020
Work In Progress – Classic Impressions Needlepoint 1-29-2020