Well its certainly not the weather for thinking about Christmas - its been a real scorcher today but I'm determined to be organised this year so here is my Christmas creation for this week.
I did this cross stitch ages ago (about 7/8 year ago to be honest ) but I found it with a load of other finished (and unfinished) stitching projects at the weekend and decided to finish it off. I used plain black fabric for the back and added scraps of ribbon to tie it on to the wooden hanger. I have to confess I hand stitched it as I couldn't be bothered to get my sewing machine out. I really must motivate myself and dust it off - I got a new sewing machine about 2 years ago and I can never be bothered to set it up and use it. The pic is taken on the dining table as I didn't want to risk hanging it up incase it was bad luck lol.
I'm entering this in to this weeks challenge from Bah Humbug which is 'Ribbons' and also Susie and Vikki's Christmas Club where the challenge is 'Stitching'
Have a lovely weekend and thanks for looking
Claire xx
Great job Claire, so sweet. I love that you went back and finished it, that's something i'm more comfortable with nowadays. I find things half done and either finish or put them to a different use :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work Claire. Just don't forget where you put it in readiness for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
What a lovely way to use this piece of cross stitch. Hope you will use it this year!
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That is a stunning piece of work xx Jan
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little Christmas decoration! My eyes can't do that embroidery work anymore, but I love it! I'm proud of you for finishing this project!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous job Claire, just make sure you use it this year.xxx
ReplyDeleteGReat PRojEcT !! Good for you for getting things done girl! Thanks for joining in at Susie & Vikki's Christmas Club Challenge this week. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome what a fabulous project loving the cross stitching and those bows great work Claire
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Lorraine x
Wonderful Claire - so pleased our challenge motivated you into finishing your beautiful project. Fabulous use of ribbons. Thank you for joining in with us at Bah! Humbug! this week.
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Max
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oh wow Claire this is just gorgeous. I'm hoping to do some more adventurous stuff this Christmas now that my cards are so well underway. Don't know about stitching though as my stitching is not the best in the world!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this with us as it's definitely something special.
Ann xxx
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Fab work Claire, well done you!!! Cathy xxxx
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ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing and beautiful, It must have taken you ages to stitch. The ribbons are the perfect touch. Truly a family heirloom.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us.
luv
irene
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What a beautiful piece of work. Well Done. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! Is this ever pretty! It's been YEARS since I've done any cross stitch. Love it! xxD
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