Wednesday 15 December 2010

Last of the Christmas bits

I have just finished The Snowman from the latest Card Shop magazine and think that'll be my last Christmas piece for this year. Although I have a few cards to show yet but need to wait until they have arrived to who they've been sent too.
Here he is - very cute but lots of white so I wouldn't want to do one any bigger!
Cross Stitch Card Shop issue 71
Last week I finished and framed another freebie but from an old Cross Stitcher magazine. I actually started this back in August on holiday in Spain - but only picked it up again a few weeks ago. He has a lovely red button for his nose!
Cross Stitcher issue 220
I have also stitched the letter R and L for the girl's Christmas sacks. I was hoping to sew some new sacks too but haven't had chance so I have used some old ones my mother in law made several years ago. Here they are being shown off by one of my Santa ornaments. -
World of Cross Stitching issue 171
I finally took my Family Tree piece in for framing yesterday, it'll be ready next Thursday. I can't wait to get it hung on my wall and admired over Christmas.
Tonight we have been to see Becki's college Dance Show, she was great as usual.... so much energy. The girls have nearly completed their first terms at college now and I am so pleased they have settled in really well and are getting excellent results. There's an Inter-College Christmas Party on Saturday night...... I have agreed they can stay until 12.30am...... late night for mom's taxi !!
Happy stitching
Ginnie x

13 comments:

Angela said...

Your christmas stitching is lovely. Love that reindeer, he's so cute!

mbroider said...

I love the projects you pick!! Good choice, every time:)

Lesleyanne said...

Your stitching finishes are gorgeous. I love the framed Reindeer. Can't wait to see your family tree framed. Have a lovely christmas. Late night could mean extra stitching time lol.

Annette said...

What a beautifull Christmas pieces you have made!!!!
Love the reendier letters.. Need to look for that magazine!!!
Can;t wait to see your tree framed...

Mylene said...

What beautiful christmas fi!!nishes

Sally said...

Your finishes are so cute Jayne. I especially love the snowman:)

Looking forward to seeing your family tree framed.

stitchersanon said...

Wow..lovely finishes as always. I am so glad that they have settled into college. Maybe they will let you join the party lol!

anna s. said...

I LOVE your framed reindeer!! :)

Clare-Aimetu said...

Great work Ginnie -I love your Snowman

The Button Witch said...

SNAp I did the Snowman too! Great cards and great stitching as always
Hugs and Happy Stitching
Shellie xxxxxxxxxxxx

PS your right about the white and I just bought 2 more Kits to turn into ornies next year lol

Laura said...

The reindeer is sooo cute. I love looking at your work x

CalamityJr said...

You've really been busy! Everything looks great, but I especially love the reindeer - what a cutie!

Gill - That British Woman said...

wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas,

Gill in Canada