Tuesday 11 December 2012

Christmas Decorations

 My needles have been flying recently as I have been trying to finish up UFOs (Unfinished projects) plus make more Christmas decorations than I have managed previously.  The Robin decoration was a cover kit with issue no. 258 of Cross Stitcher Magazine.
Another Cross Stitcher cover kit from issue no. 257 is this stitched snowflake garland.  I backed all the stars with red card and run them throughy my laminating machine before threading them on the bakers twine to make them a bit more durable. 
At first I strung them along the bottom of the t.v. - not a good look - I have since strung them along a bookcase since I took this photo where they look a bit more at home.
Another chart from Cross Stitcher no. 259: Season's Tweetings.
I had another go at a thread crochet starflake, this time using a slightly thicker thread and a size larger hook.  Again the pattern is from "100 Snowflakes to Crochet" currently available free from the Lion Brand website.  I still do not like them very much so don't think I will bother making any more.

I have finally finished John's Aran sweater, yay!  I was so fed up with it I just want to get it over and done with.  I really do not like knitting men's sweaters, there are too many stitches on the needles.  I told him if he wants another I will crochet it or else dig out my old knitting machine!
Anyway, I am off now to sit in front of the fire and stitch some more decorations.  The weather is feezing here, we have already had snow twice so I plan on hibernating with some crafty projects.
 
Thank you to those who sent me kind messages to my last post.  I still miss Archie so much, we were constantly together and your thoughtfulness is appreciated.  I just hope that one day I can get over his devastating loss.

5 comments:

  1. O poor you...i feel your pain...i love that first robin stich......love warm hugs from me...xxx..

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  2. John's sweater is absolutely gorgeous! What a lot of work!
    I know exactly how you feel. Not a day goes by that I don't miss my Maggie.

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  3. your bird ornament looks cute and all your projects look nice. Feel sorry for you and Archie

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  4. Love the little robin, Shirley! Your sweater for John is amazing. You may not have enjoyed stitching it, but you sure did a wonderful job. I know your heart will ache for the loss of dear Archie for a long time...I'm so very sorry.

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  5. Well done on all your Xmas makes...!!!
    Merry Christmas. x

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