Saturday 30 August 2008

Several to show

I have had a busy few days with my stitching and a busy day out today.
Firstly on Thursday I did what I set out to do and finished this -


View from the Terrace
Derwentwater Designs
I also finished another little Christmas stitching from the recent Cross Stitcher magazine, I will finish this as an ornament like the one I did last week. The chart showed it in a blue colour but I used a DMC variegated red thread. I really like this one and may stitch another.



The postman also bought me my "Hot Cocoa" chart on Thursday, I can't wait to start it but it has gone in the drawer for now until I can fit it into my busy schedule!!
Friday morning I set about sorting the threads for D for Dancer.... oh this was a challenge. Most of my stitching has consisted of using DMC or Anchor 6 stranded cotton, with the occasional metallic threads/braid. In this I had "Thread gatherer" "Gloriana overdyed silk" "Au ver a Soie" "Kreinik Mori" etc..
It took me a while but I think I sorted it correctly, I never realised that some threads are 12 stranded!!
Finally last night I started it..... not much to show so far. I have a deer, a dolphin and some darning stitches!! I am going to pick it up again in a moment but I am taking my time with it to get all the specialty stitches correct.


Today as it is virtually the end of the summer holidays, Stuart and I have taken the girls to Warwick Castle. It was packed!! where we parked it was a 20 minute walk to the entrance. But it was worth it we had a fab day, lovely weather etc. We watched jousting, falconry etc. The girls and I went up the big tower and round the ramparts, 530 steps.... oh my legs ache now! It is a lovely castle and it had been years since we went, I am glad we made the effort to go.
Well back to the stitching, I must work on some of Mom's sampler this evening too.
Ginnie x

16 comments:

loulee said...

I like the little christmas ornament.

Anonymous said...

View from the Terrace is lovely as is the other pieces. I am going to put this in my list of "excellent needlework" on my blog's sidebar.

zetor said...

Lovely stitching. Your'Joy' ornament is nice with the variegated threads, I finished mine too.

Daffycat said...

Congratulations on your wonderful finishes! ***happy dance***

Wow! New starts! The DfD sounds yummy with all the specialty stitches and silk threads. It's fun to branch out into new areas.

Your trip to Warwick sounds divine; it's on my list of places to see :o)

Erica said...

View from the Terrace is just lovely! I love your little red ornament too. The variegated red is just the right touch!

Angela said...

Both of your finishes are wonderful! The Joy ornament caught me eye when I saw it too.

Jane said...

Certainly had a good day for it today. View from the terrace looks wonderful

Annie said...

I love both of your finishes. Doesn't it feel good to get 2 things done?

The Button Witch said...

Hi Ginnie
Card shop is one i dont sub too but will look out for it thats for sure what number is it in ?
Love ur view from terrace its stunning
Also love J0y I did both mine with vari thread too I use it in alot of my work for cards
keep up the great work

happy Stitching
Shellie

Samantha said...

What lovely finishes Ginnie! The 'Joy' ornament is gorgeous in red :o)

Julie said...

Congrats on your finishes and your new start, i'm looking forward to seeing that one grow, i love VS designs.

Jennifer said...

View from the Terrace is beautiful. A big "Happy Dance" for you! Your ornament is very cheery with the thread color (good choice). I am a first time visitor and I love your work, thank you for the inspiration. I will be back in the future.

Anonymous said...

Cute christmas ornie, love the colors. Derwentwater is very lovely as well. Congrats on your HD!!

Sharon said...

Beautiful finishes. Congrats.

Dani - tkdchick said...

beautiful finishes

Lelia said...

Lovely stitching projects : ) Nice choice with the red floss - turned out so nice