Monday 4 December 2017

Stitching through the Winter

Hi all, I hope this post finds you well. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying my stitching lately. Even when I'm not putting needle to thread, I'm reading magazines or browsing blogs or eyeing up my next stitchy purchase. It's lovely to be fully immersed in a hobby once more. 

I've got another card finish to share. This one is a birthday card for my grandmother, who doesn't own a computer, so no risk of her seeing it before the big day! I used a design from an old magazine from my stores, then picked the colours as I went along from my box of leftovers. I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps leftover threads - they're so handy for small projects like this. 




I finished Love Cats fairly quickly. It was all block colour then a bit of back stitching so it was a nice quick one. I'm thinking of adding her wedding date and gifting this to my sister. Just got to find the perfect frame first!



And I have a new start to share. I don't think this one will take me too long at all. It's Time for Tea by Country Cottage Needlework and I've subbed a couple of the threads for ones I already had. I'm definitely a budget stitcher! 



That's it from me this time. Only two weeks to go until surgery, then there will be no stopping my needle :) I've started kitting up a few things so it will be nice and easy for me to pick things up during my respite time. And then it will be Christmas! I've sent some SewAndSo links to Lawrence so hopefully Stitchy Santa will leave something for me under the tree!! 

Best wishes,

Bekca
xxx

6 comments:

RJ said...

Bekca your card is going to be lovely for your Grandmother. She will love it. It is such a thoughtful way to send good wishes. And I love your tea stitch. My Mom was a huge tea drinker and would have loved this stitch. Thinking of you and the upcoming surgery. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

Justine said...

What a sweet card for your grandma. I love the tea sampler too, it's just so pretty. It's great that house back stitching again. Hope all goes well with your surgery and you enjoy your recovery time.

Mary said...

Hope your surgery goes well and you are pain free to enjoy your stitching time. Your grandmother will love the homemade card from you. the tea stitch is a sweet one. Mary

Brigitte said...

Great stitching, Bekca. For small designs I always use leftover threads and the result is just as beautiful as when you stitch with the recommended threads. Two lovely finishes. And such a nice new start. I'm sure it will soon be finished as well.

Carol said...

It's so nice to read that you are enjoying your stitching (and related activities!) so much, Bekca! Really cute card and kitty finish and a nice start on the tea piece.

Wishing you all the best on your surgery--I'm sure you have lots of fun projects kitted up to work on as you recover :)

butterfly said...


Lovely card , for your grandmother. I enjoyed seeing all your work.
All the best with your surgery.