well over the weekend i discovered many of my started cross stitch pieces, it was a happy wander though some of my 'stuff' ! i knew i had them and more too and it also made me realise i must justify what i keep and not keep, so much !
this a completed one done many years ago, in the learning process, it was a kit from either permin or danish handcraft guild, it is done in fine wool on a woollen fabric
this one is nearly finished, so close, i don't know why really that i have not completed it, i think just life got in the way
these two are from danish handcraft guild, christmas advent calenders, both started, must be finished, easy stitching though now as they are both done on 18 count permin linen
and this is my prairie schooler marathon started about 4 years ago and the inspiration for those who started with me, but have now finished, mine still needs alot more work! funny about that! i will have to join father christmas and dasher here and get on with it !
many of those that took part in the cross stitch show over the weekend, links in the last post, said that they do not do so much cross stitch now because of eyesight problems. these are a great help for all close work, they come with 4 x different magnification lenses and just fit on your glasses
also looking at some of the comments left by other bloggers about cross stitch etc. i thought i would do a post later in the week explaining my approach and about stitching and caring for these textiles, not that i think i am a know all, but just have some information that i could share !
remember also if you leave a comment on this or the previous post, i will make a draw and someone will receive a giveaway !!!!!!!!!!!!!