I didn't get any stitching time today because my seven-year-old insisted on playing a marathon game of Yu-Gi-Oh, a card game with rules understood only by a small boy. I lost, at least I think I did - who could tell? I'm about to start now even though I ought to be preparing for bed (this hobby sure is addicting - not that I need to tell any of you that). Meanwhile I have a picture of another small piece I have done - the French Country Apple by JBW Designs.
This was easy and fun to stitch. I have a start on one of her Christmas designs but have put it down to pursue other things for awhile.
I have a blogging question if anyone wouldn't mind answering. So many of your blogs have wonderful designs that I know don't come from the basic templates Blogger offers. And I love the pictures in the masthead look. But I haven't been able to figure out how you find new templates, or how to insert a picture at the top (how in the world do you know what size image to use, for one thing?) I'm not sure what is more of a challenge - learning to cross stitch or mastering the blog world!
Thank you all again SO much for welcoming me into this very special community.
15 comments:
Michele, your blog looks wonderful!! I wish you lived nearby so you could teach your goddaughter how to do this. :) Another homeschooling mom got her started last summer but she became frustrated because it snagged so frequently -- the thread would sort of knot up and get "stuck" -- and we were having trouble counting...I think she needed to start with something a little easier!
I'll be back often to see your progress!
TTYS!
Laura
Hi Michele! Welcome to the stitching and blogging world. I love your Apple finish - it looks great and your stitches look lovely :) It's so good to see a new stitcher :)
Wow love your JBW finish :)
I have this pattern in my stash...but I've never started it. I'll have to do that soon :)
Welcome to cross stitch and blogging Michele! I'm fairly new to the blogging world as well, and still get excited when I see people leaving comments.
Love your JBW Apple design, I have it and a few others, and just finished the Pumpkin one a couple of weeks ago. Your stitching looks great, and the finishes are all very cute. Looking forward to seeing more.
Don't worry too much if you find you didn't a part in the "wrong" color, pretty soon you'll be changing colors on purpose!
Michele,
Welcome to the world of stitching! I've been at it for a long time and I think I get slower every year! We all make mistakes so don't let that bother you! Sometimes I frog, sometimes not. I can't help you with the blogging questions since I am so new at it myself but maybe someone will answer your questions for you.
Love the JBW patterns - I have several of those in my stash - I even bought the pumpkin one twice - guess I really liked that one! LOL
Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging Michele! Your apple finish is lovely as are all your other pieces you have shown on your blog. I see you are a Little House Needleworks fan:)
Love your apple finish...those JBW's are fun! I've stitched the Lamb and Pumpkin and just bought A Very Merry Christmas!!!
Hello
We don't all manage to stitch up fabulous projects in just a few days :o) I've been stitching on my current project since February. I'm a VERY slow stitcher and only get maybe 2 or 3 hours, 3 or 4 times a week at most.
I think your stitching is beautiful. I can't see anything wrong with it at all. You certainly don't stitch like a beginner. I think we are all a little too 'particular' when it comes to our own stitching.
Welcome to the stitching bloggers world :o)
Welcome to the blogging world, your APPLE finish is just great!!!
take care,
edgar
Welcome Michelle :) I love your stitching, we have similar tastes. I did the Apple design in January and loved it. Yours looks great :) I used to be scared of different finishing methods too, I framed everything! I am getting braver now, so just jump in with both feet!
I just found your blog and I am in the same place as you! I have recently come back to stitching after being gone for several years. I am pretty slow too but I try to enjoy the process. I have bookmarked your blog and will check back for inspiration! From one pokey stitcher to another...speed is over-rated!!
Jen
Hi Michele...
Your apple finish looks great!
Welcome to the blogging world, I just found a link to your blog! What a lovely apple finish!
Welcome to the world of blogging. I am sorry that I can't help you with your question, I haven't attempted to put any pictures in the banner. I love your stitching.
Well done.
Joanne
Hi Michele - I love you blog and your honest sense of humor. I play Yu-Gi-Oh by that same weird set of "boy rules" that you do. My 11-yr old explains the "rules" and they seem to change EVERY time! :)
I'm so happy that you've found blogging and joy in stitching. Keep sharing your progress!
Sharon in FL
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