Hello! It certainly has been a while since my last post. I've been super busy with kids, life, and, of course, stitching!
As you may remember, I was one of the pattern testers for The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery's Autumn Sampler. That kept me super busy, and boy, was it worth the time I spent stitching it. SO CUTE.
I also decided that, after both admiring and being intimidated by them for longer than I can recall, I would take the plunge and buy my first Quaker sampler pattern. I LOVE IT. Oh my gosh, I love it so much! I haven't gotten very far yet, but it is wonderful. Words cannot convey how much I love this thing.
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| Quaker Season Autumn by ByGone Stitches |
I am stitching this on the suggested fabric (PTP's Mello Cashel) with the suggested floss (GAST). The linen is dreamy and the colors are gorgeous, and the pattern is easy to follow. I love it. I can't believe I waited this long to stitch a Quaker sampler. (Also, how cute is that scissors needle minder?!?)
In addition to stitching, I decided it was high time to get serious about learning how to crochet. A friend tried to teach me many years ago, but I couldn't get the hang of it back then. With the help of the internet (Crochet School and YouTube, in particular), I was able to finally make it "click" in my head. I can't do anything fancy, but I have mastered the double crochet stitch and can make a washcloth in just a couple hours.
By the way, washing dishes is far more fun when using a candy corn-colored dishcloth. Trust me on this one.
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I am so happy that you are working on the Autumn sampler! I can't wait to see more of it.
ReplyDeleteI used one of your cloths last night! I love it so much. Your crocheting is lovely. :)
That Quaker sampler looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the teaser of the acorn. . . can't wait to get to it next week!
That squirrel and acorn are so adorable. I love Quaker samplers, but have never stitched one. They do look like so much fun to stitch. Your needle minder scissors are to die for.
ReplyDeleteI love love love both of the cross-stitch projects, Kristi. Such gorgeous colors, too.
ReplyDeleteYay for getting the hang of crochet! I have some crocheted washcloths I received in a craft swap and I love them; they're so sturdy.