Happy Baby Shower! A Cross Stitch Update.

One of my good friends is having a baby and she is doing a Woodland Themed nursery. I knew I needed to make her a decoration for the nursery that would fit and I had just received a book called “Cross Stitch for the Earth” that would have a perfect pattern for it!

This was done on an 18ct Linen that is more of an off white cream color. I also have been learning how to frame my finished cross stitches, so I mounted it on foam core with stainless steel flat head pins, found the frame at my local small business frame store (shop small, shop local!) and then finished it off with craft paper, wire and hooks for hanging, and foam padded corners to make it lay straight.

I’m so excited for my friend’s upcoming bundle of excitement. She is gonna be the best mom.

Cleaning Up and Cleaning Out

Zoo Lights, 2022

As I straighten up my office I am confronted with SO MANY PROJECTS.

There is a pile of clothing that needs alterations, a box of yarn put aside for a branch weaving, a half painted wood pumpkin for a handmade fall decoration, a half finished weaving on a loom, and a drawer of tiny things I want to try….

Not to mention the plastic aida canvas for the 3D projects I want to try out.

So, I need to make a plan to actually finish these projects and get them out of my closet and my life, haha. The sewing is probably the biggest pain. I have several days off for the holiday so I think that is when I’ll tackle those items.

The loom is large and unwieldly. I would put that up in the attic once I finish the weaving on it, so that and then the branch weaving.

I believe that’s a good start, and that would free up a bunch of space in my closet. Fingers crossed I actually stick to my own plan!