Posted in cross stitch on September 2, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Jack is taking a break from all the outlining on his kitty. He is working on a couple doilies and a dresser scarf. Aren’t the colors vibrant?
Here is the angel. I am busy, busy on her wings. Since I took this picture, I have finished the white of her wings and [...]
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Posted in cross stitch on August 22, 2009 | 4 Comments »
In between picking away at the kitchen floor, Jack and I have been managing to get some cross stitch done. Jack is now finished with the cross stitch on his kitty and is now outlining away. I love the eyes on this guy by the way.
Here is my angel project. I am [...]
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Posted in crochet, cross stitch, katie on August 16, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Jack is nearly done with the cross stitch on his kitty then it is on to the backstitching. Is there anyone out there who actually likes a mile of backstitching? Not me or Jack.
Finally!!!!! I finished my wrap! It has been more off working on it than on since April. [...]
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Posted in cross stitch, tagged home tips on August 8, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Well the chunk of moon that gave me such fits and seemed to take forever is done! Happy dance!!! I am now working on the ribbons above her head and the little bit of moon up there.
Jack’s kitty progress. Despite another painful flair up in a foot, he has managed to feel [...]
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Posted in cross stitch, katie on August 2, 2009 | 9 Comments »
I finally feel like I am getting somewhere on this chunk of the moon. I did have a nice long visit from the frog though. But I soon sent him packing. The areas next to the halo missing floss will have beads and metallic floss. I still haven’t gotten the missing [...]
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Well, quite by accident Jack discovered there is hardwood under the kitchen linoleum. We hope it is in good shape or at least repairable. Not only would we love hardwood in the kitchen, it would save money as one less room to tile!
I brought out my two most favorite cook books and found [...]
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Jack has not worked to much on his kitty but some. So here it is.
I am back on The rainbow bridge. I did the leaves and twigs around the word rainbow and now I am doing the word bridge. Too be honest I am ready to move onto the next page. [...]
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I have been working on Blue Moon Angel the last few days.
Here is a close up of the moon which is what I am working on. That beige jumping all over the place about makes me cross eyed at times.
And here is Jack’s kitty. It is looking really nice now and more [...]
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Posted in cross stitch on July 1, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Well I was gonna post this last night but both sets of my camera batteries needed charged. So I just figured I would do it today. I was nearly finished with the word Rainbow when I took this pic and now it is finished. I am now doing the twigs and leaves [...]
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Well I have finally started on this. Took a bit to get used to with the length of the aida.
This will give you some idea of just how long it is. Finished size is 9.07 inches wide and 35.50 inches long but mine is a bit longer to add names at the bottom. [...]
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